Showing posts with label Body Beast Challenge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Body Beast Challenge. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

BEAST UP: Body Beast Chest Shoulders and Tris

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Well I had a very PRODUCTIVE day I would say! Woke up, created a TO DO LIST, hiked up one of my favorite places in Vegas, and spent time with my family. Oh, and I did Body Beast =)

One of the things that I love about Body Beast is that you can take the workouts anywhere like the gym or an outdoor park. I love working out at the gym, but sometimes I love the convenience of working out from home with my Beachbody on Demand.

If you haven't been to Exploration Peak Park in LAS VEGAS, I encourage you to make a visit, it's a great place to hike, run, or just spend time with family. Feel free to watch my quick video below, and if you have an interest in Body Beast, just send me a message here, and I can help you out =)

Beast Up: Body Beast Chest Shoulders and Tris - Beachbody on Demand


Thanks for visiting my blog, feel free to ask me anything, I'd love to help you with your health and fitness journey! CIAO =) 


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Friday, January 16, 2015

8 Foods That Can Get You Stacked

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 8 Foods That Can Get You Stacked!

Guys and "some girls" are always looking for ways to gain muscle mass. I mean, what guy out there  hasn't ever thought of getting STACKED! There's really no secret to gaining muscle mass naturally. It's pretty simple, if you stay consistent, lift heavy, and add these 8 ingredients to your nutrition on a weekly basis, you will soon to be stacked.  

8 FOODS THAT CAN GET YOU STACKED:

1. ALMONDS - Vitamin E is an antioxidant that can help prevent free-radical damage after heavy workouts, and almonds are hands down one of the best sources of alpha-tocopheral vitamin E. The less damage from free-radicals, the faster your muscles will recover and that's when your muscles grow.

2. EGGS - The protein in eggs has the highest biological value of any food including beef, but you have to eat the yolk. Other than just protein, eggs also have vitamin B12 which aids in fat breakdown and muscle contraction. Eggs are packed with other vitamins and minerals such as riboflavin, folate, B6, B12, D, and E, phosphorous, iron, and zinc.

3.  SALMON - It's packed with high-quality protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3's are known to decrease muscle-protein breakdown after your workout which improves recovery. Why is this important? It's quite simple, because in order to build muscle, you need to store new protein faster than it takes for your body to break down the old stuff. Plus, consuming Salmon reduces your risk of heart disease and diabetes, because who wants that anyways.

4.  YOGURT - Has one of the best combinations of protein and carbs for exercise recovery and muscle growth. It's recommended to buy the regular ones with fruit at the bottom, and not the sugar free ones. The extra carbs from the fruits will boost your blood levels of insulin, which is one of the ways to reducing post-exercise protein breakdown.

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5.  BEEF - Beef is a major source of iron and zinc which are two crucial muscle-building nutrients. It's also the number one food source of creatine, which is your body's energy supply for pumping iron. For maximum muscle mass without all the unwanted calories, shoot for "rounds" or "loins".

6.  OLIVE OIL - Also known as "Liquid Energy", the monounsaturated fat in olive oil can act as an anticatabolicnutrient, which can prevent muscle breakdown by lowering levels of a sinister cellular protein called tumor necrosis factor-a...I know, BIG WORDS! The extra virgin variety is better because it has a higher level of vitamin E.

7.  COFFEE - Bottom line, fueling your workouts with caffeine will help you lift longer. On a recent study from Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, they found that men who drank 2 1/2 cups of coffee a few hours before an exercise test were able to sprint 9 percent longer than when they didn't drink any. And since sprinting and lifting are anaerobic exercises (requires no oxygen), a little jolt of some JOE can help you pump more reps. If you have a history of high-blood pressure, then skip this.

8.  WATER - Did you know that muscles are 80% water? Me either! Even a change of as little as 1% in body water can compromise your exercise performance and recovery. Just to make sure that you are not dehydrated throughout the day, try weighing yourself before and after your workouts, then drink 24 ounces of water for every pound lost. FYI, the more dehydrated you are, the slower your body uses protein to build muscle.

So there you have it. 8 Foods That Can Get You Stacked! If you are interested in joining my Body Beast Fitness Challenge and Accountability Group, message me! I'll be sure to help you with your muscle mass goals.

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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Spartan Race Training with Body Beast

Spartan Race Training with Body Beast
Spartan Race Training with Body Beast

I remember when the Body Beast Workout Program was first launched, I was very hesitant on doing the program because it was geared more towards people who were interested in Body Building and Physique Modeling. But the more I looked into the program, it was a lot more than that. It was a program that catered to weight loss, toning up, gaining lean muscle, and even gaining strength for Spartan Races. Not specific to Spartan Race, it is perfect training for any Obstacle Course Racing event which requires a lot of strength to conquer the obstacles. There are different workout schedules to follow depending on your goals, but if you are training for a Spartan Race, then you may have to change it up a little to make sure that you are using the program for not just strength, but also for athletic performance.

Spartan Race Training with Body Beast


I'm not gonna lie, but since I've been doing Body Beast, I rank it up there as one of my favorite workouts along with P90X and Insanity Asylum Workouts, I'm totally addicted to it! What guy do you know doesn't like lifting weights? And that's the thing, it's easy to want to lift more weight with Body Beast, but if you are focused on becoming a faster OCR (obstacle course racing) athlete, then building too much mass with Body Beast will hinder your speed and ruin your PR times. So you now ask "why would I want to do Body Beast then?"

Here are some benefits to using Body Beast for Obstacle Course Race Training:

- Helps you gain strength
- Easy to follow workouts, just add some cardio conditioning (examples below)
- Workouts can be done at home or gym
- Totally customizable depending on your goals

So let's talk about each of these benefits.

Helps You Gain Strength
I think that this is the main benefit for using Body Beast for a Spartan Race or OCR. But just like any lifting program, the question is, how much is too much? Just to keep it simple, if your goal is not to become a Body Builder, then it's really not necessary to lift really heavy. The next question is, how much is too heavy? Well this all depends on you. With Body Beast, a lot of the workouts have anywhere from 3 to 5 complexes, each complex can have a set number of reps per exercise from 8-15 reps including super sets. If you cannot finish all of your reps, then you are probably lifting more than you should. I mean you should always push yourself to add more weight, but remember, we're just building strength and lean muscle, not MASS. Of course the more you continue doing Body Beast, you will soon see that your strength gains go through the roof, just be careful not to build too much mass or else it will again slow your running pace down when you are at a Spartan Race.

Spartan Race Training with Body Beast

Easy To Follow Workouts
That's what I like about Body Beast, because just like the Daily Spartan and Crossfit WOD's, you know exactly what you need to do because it tells you what to do. The only thing about Body Beast is that it is all about lifting (most of the time), and hardly focuses on Cardio Conditioning. So what do you do? You add it in between the Body Beast sets. Here's are some examples:

Ex. 1
During Body Beast Total Body (which is a Full Body Workout) there a 4 circuit sets. The first set includes: Pull ups, Push ups, Squats, and Crunches (2 rounds). What I do is after I complete the circuit of 2 rounds, I will pick up a sand bag and run up some stairs, or if I don't have stairs, then I will just run around the block for 100-400 meters. Other things that you could do in between sets are (depending on the workout):
- Burpees
- Jump Squats
- Running without Sandbag
- Bucket Carry
- Jump Rope
- Insanity or Insanity Asylum Exercises

Ex. 2
During a Body Beast Back/Bis Workout, this workout consists of about 8 sets, each set includes 1-3 exercises with 3 to 4 rounds of lifting reps (from 8-15 reps). After each set, you could add some cardio conditioning such as running, high knees, box jumps etc. Just be careful not to work the same muscle groups every day. If you can only workout 3X per week, then I would do Full Body Workouts on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays, then maybe do some running, core focused, and even yoga in between those days. If you need help with this, message me and I would be happy to assist =).


From Home or Gym
I workout at both home and the gym, but I also love doing work outdoors! Body Beast is perfect because you can workout at home, then go outside to do your added cardio conditioning and athletic-based exercises to cater to your Spartan Race goals. The gym works the same way especially if you are using an outdoor gym, or gym with outdoor access.  My gym has an athletic training area, so I will go back and forth from the weight training area to the green training area.

 Just another Spartan Race Success Story using Body Beast
Spartan Race Training with Body Beast
Body Beast helped me build my legs for those elevated hikes carrying sand bags. It also helped with the atlas carry, Hercules hoist to where I can lift heavier weight with less effort. ~Jeremy


Totally Customizable
Although Body Beast has their own workout schedules, and it's highly recommend that you follow it according to your goals, it can still be customizable. For Spartan Racers and OCR Athletes, the workouts should be more customized to your athletic goals, and cardio conditioning and athletic-based exercises should be added in between sets to get the full benefit of Body Beast for Obstacle Course Racing. If you are not skilled with creating your own workouts, then I can assist you with showing you how Body Beast can benefit your OCR strength and running game. Make me your FREE Coach now, click here!

So I hope this helps you understand some benefits of using the Body Beast Workout Program for Spartan Race and other Obstacle Course Racing events. As always, listen to your body, use proper form, and have fun!

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Saturday, September 20, 2014

Body Beast Total Body Workout - Makati City, Philippines

Body Beast Total Body Workout
Body Beast Total Body Workout - Makati City, Philippines

When I travel, I never make an excuse not to workout. It can get pretty challenging at times, but it's a challenge back home as well, so I try not to make it a big deal when I travel because in all reality, it's just an excuse. So I arrived in Manila, Philippines a couple days ago and the first night I arrived pretty late, so I didn't really do anything but catch up on some Beachbody business stuff. I ended up not sleeping at all since I was still trying to get use to the time change from flying in from the USA into Asia, which is a 12 hour difference. When everyone in the Makati City was sleeping, I was wide awake! =)

By the time I knew it, the sun was up and I was very excited to start my day. The night before, I met this traveler from North Dakota who's family became pretty wealthy in the oil business years ago. The cool thing about him is that he didn't act like he was wealthy, or he didn't brag about coming from a family with money. Just like most backpackers that I meet, he was more focused on what life has to offer through the gift of travel. Through my travels, I have met Harvard Grads to down-to-earth millionaires who have started tech companies, travel blogs etc. while traveling, and we all have one thing in common, travel is the best education out there, and most of the world is totally clueless when it comes to doing something that you are truly passionate about.

Body Beast Total Body Workout - Slimmer's World Makati City
 Body Beast Total Body - Slimmer's World, Makati City Philippines

So it was now about 6:00 am, and my travel buddy asked me if I wanted to go ahead and hit the gym, which we talked about the night before. We talked about going at 7am, but heck....we were both up so we decided to start the day! Before taking off, the receptionist gave us a couple guest passes to this gym called Slimmer's World. The name sounded a bit weird, but we took the passes, thanked him, and went out the door. We decided to run to a Gold's Gym which was about 1.5 miles away. We figured that the run would be a good little warm up to our workout. It was pretty fun dodging cars and jeepneys along the way, and made for a nice little obstacle run. We finally arrived at the Gold's Gym on Ayala Dr. (Makati City) and requested a day pass. The receptionist told us that it would be 1000 pesos which translates to about $25 US. Now I've been to a lot of gyms when I travel, and I have never paid $25 for a day pass! I've also been to to a few Equinox Gyms around the world and made use of free passes. I mean the most I've ever paid for a day pass is about $5-$10, and that's in the USA.....so paying $25 for a day pass in the Philippines was totally ridiculous! I started thinking that maybe this girl was starting a business on the side or something lol.

We ended up leaving and decided to check out Slimmer's World (Makati City). Our passes were good for 3 days, and when we arrived at the gym, we were totally impressed. The gym had 3 levels with everything that we needed and then some. Body Beast Total Body was the workout of the day, and we added some strength body weight cardio exrecises in between the circuit sets such as burpees, plyometric jumps, and more burpees =). 

It was an awesome workout, and I am definitely looking to my second visit today! If you are ever in Makati City, I highly recommend that you check this place out. Happy travels and stay active my friends! =)

Need more tips about working out while traveling? Contact me and I'd be happy to share some tips to help you stay motivated! =)

Makati City Philippines - Jeepney
Body Beast Workout Makati City Philippines

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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Body Beast Workout REDUCED!


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Body Beast is the first in-home Body Building Program that incorporates resistance, nutrition, and supplements systems on the market. Not just for the home, this program is perfect for GYM RATS as well, kinda like me =) I love working out at home, gym, and the outdoors, and Body Beast along with P90X are my "go to" programs when I am building muscle and strength.

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The program has been reduced, and is at it's LOWEST price ever! Like I mentioned in some of my other posts, Body Beast is hands down one of my favorite workout programs. It just works!

Body Beast Reduced!


Whatever goals that you have, whether it be to lose weight, build mass, gain strength, or get ripped, there is a Body Beast workout schedule for you! There is even an annual Body Beast Physique Competition where you can show off your results! But if you're not the type of person who likes being on stage (like me), then you can simply submit your results into the Beachbody Challenge and have the opportunity to win $500-$100,000!

Body Beast at the Gym
Body Beast Reduced


Body Beast for Women
Body Beast Womens Results


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BEST DEAL - BEST RESULTS
- Body Beast Extreme Challenge Pack (with Body Beast Supplements), $170 "reduced from $220"
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GOOD DEAL - GOOD RESULTS
- Body Beast Base Kit, $39.90
- Body Beast Deluxe Kit, $149.90
- Body Beast Ultimate Kit, $199.90

The Body Beast Challenge Packs (highly recommended) include the Body Beast Fitness Program, Free Trial Club Membership (with meal planner), Shakeology Nutrition (or Extreme Supplements), Free Coaching, and addition to an Online Body Beast Challenge Group for BEST results!

Body Beast Challenge Groups Forming Now!
Body Beast Challenge Group

Here are some Frequently Asked Questions about Body Beast:

- How long is each workout?
Workouts range from 29-55 minutes

- What is the workout schedule?
1 workout per day, 6 days per week, 12 weeks.

- What size workout space is needed?
6 square feet of space is needed

- What shoes are recommended for this workout?
Cross-trainers

- Where can I get the workout sheets?
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- Where can purchase Body Beast equipment?
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- Can I get the same Hampton Dumbbells featured in the videos?
Yes, click here

- How can I get the best results?
Purchase a Challenge Pack (reduced links above). Fitness is not just about working out, it's about what you fuel your body. Just think 80% nutrition, and 20% fitness.

Body Beast at the Gym
Body Beast at the Gym

Body Beast Group Workout - Orlando, FL
Body Beast Group Workout

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Saturday, July 19, 2014

Body Beast Cardio Workout

I did Body Beast Cardio for the first time today, and I would have to say that it was a pretty darn good one! As a loyal Insanity and Insanity Asylum fanatic, I figured that this workout would be a piece of cake! Boy was I in for a surprise =). One of the best things that I enjoyed about this particular workout was the fact that weights were also incorporated. And trust me, you don't need a lot of weight because of the amount of reps that Sagi has you do with the exercises. I love the Body Beast strength workouts, and I have always ignored the cardio workout because I thought that it would be too easy lol. If you haven't tried it for the same reasons, then I highly recommend that you give it a shot, you will be in for a rude-awakening, I'm so glad that I did it! Thanks for a great workout Sagi.


Length: 30 minutes
Equipment needed: Bench (optional), and weights

The WARM UP consisted of high knees, hip circles, reverse lunges, side squats, sumo squats, and some more high knees.


High Knees
Body Beast High Knees

MAIN WORKOUT:

Squat to Overhead Press + Hold - Do a squat press up for about 20 seconds, then hold in squat position for 10 seconds. Repeat 3X.


Body Beast Cardio - Squat Overhead Press Hold

Toe Tap - Use a bench if you have one, if not, you could use anything such as a dumbbell, box, etc. The idea is to do them as fast as possible for about a minute.


Toe Taps
Body Beast Toe Tap

Squat to Jump Squat + Hold - Do two half squats with a vertical jump in between (20 sec), then hold a squat for 10 seconds. 3X

Squat to Jump Squat + Hold
Body Beast Squat to Jump Squat + Hold

Mountain Climber + Row + Plank - Start in plank with your dumbbells (If you use Bowflex Dumbbells, you will not be able to plank with your dumbbells, just put them aside), do mountain climbers (20 sec), then dumbbell row in plank position each side, then hold plank for 10 sec. Repeat 2X.


Body Beast Mountain Climber Row Plank

Sumo Squat + Hold - Do a sumo squats with a dumbbell for 20 secs, then hold it for 10 sec. Repeat 3X.


Body Beast Sumo Squat

Weighted Burpee + Stretch - Jump back to a burpee (just to a plank position) with dumbbells, then go straight back up with dumbbells in hand. After 30 sec, you do opposite hand, opposite leg stretch. 2X.



Body Beast Burpee


Body Beast Stretch


Plyo Push Up + Hold - Do plyo push ups for 20 secs, then hold down for 10 secs. 3X


Body Beast Plyo Push Up

Sumo Jump - Do a sumo squat, jump in, jump out to sumo squat again for about a minute.


Body Beast Sumo Jump

Squat to Upright Row + Hold - Squat with weights between your legs then go up to an upright row. Do that for 20 secs, then hold the last upright row for 10 secs. 3X


Body Beast Squat

Body Beast Upright Row


Alternating Lunge Jumps + Hold - Jump lunges switching legs for 20 secs, then hold down for 10 sec. 2X.

Body Beast Lunge Jumps

Plank Press Up + Hold - High to low plank for 20 secs, then hold low plank for 10 secs. 3X.


Body Beast Plank Press Up

Plank, Twist, Sprint - Hold plank and bring knees to elbows (4 reps), then side to side plank twists (4 reps), then full on sprint for 20 secs. 3X.

 
Body Beast Plank Twists


Body Beast Sprint

Cool Down: 2 minutes


Body Beast Stretch

Body Beast Cardio

Like I said, this workout really took me by surprise being that I do a lot of Insanity workouts. It's all about changing things up, and that's why all of the Beachbody Fitness Programs work so well, they work every part of your body, and are structured to make sure that you master the movements before going on to the next phase, which is what you want to do to help prevent injuries.

Finished my BEAST workout with my Shakeology, gotta have it!! =)


Body Beast Shakeology Challenge Pack

Keep it up guys! If you need some motivation and accountability, feel free to connect with me and make me your FREE Coach now!

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Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Body Beast Bulk Shoulders and X3 Ab Ripper

So this blog post was from yesterday's workout. It was a late one, and I started falling asleep while I was uploading the photos to my blog, so I am day late and a dollar short! =). Whatcha gonna do right? =)



Body Beast Bulk Shoulders was a great workout, and being that I love working out my shoulders, it made the workout pretty fun. Now as you know, the only way that you can get the best results physically, is when you are working on the exercises that you are not good at, you know, the ones you say "I really suck at those", and I will be the first one to tell you that I am terrible at yoga, stretching, and core workouts, such as abs and back core. So to balance my workout last night, I decided to end my Body Beast workout with P90X3 Ab Ripper, and don't laugh when I tell you this, but I was crying during the workout because it royally kicked by butt so bad! Remember this, if you want the best results, and you want to see big physical changes in your body, you have to be willing to do things that you don't like doing. You have to do the exercises that you are not good at, and more importantly, you have to change what you are feeding your body. Once you do that, trust me when I say this, you will not want to look back! And it won't just be about the physical changes that you are making, it will also impact your mind. It's not about a 90 day program, it's a LIFESTYLE!

So let's get it on!


WARM UP!

When doing a Body Beast Workout, you will go from one exercise to the next, then repeat until all reps are complete before going into the next set (round). For example, you will do a Lateral Raise for 15 reps, then go to the Arnold Press for 15 reps. After that you repeat the Lateral Raise for 12 reps and so on. 

SUPER SET:
- Lateral Raise, 15/12/8/
- Arnold Press, 15/12/8/8 (drop set)

 Arnold Press
Body Beast Arnold Press

Arnold Press
Body Beast Arnold Press

Lateral Raise
Body Beast Lateral Raise

PROGRESSIVE SET:
- Upright Row, 15/12/8/8/12/15 (reps)

Suggestion:  Pick a weight that you can do for the whole set, don't get cocky! Cockiness doesn't get results, proper form and completion of the full set does!

Upright Row
Body Beast Upright Row

Upright Row
Body Beast Upright Row

SUPER SET:
- Alt. Front Raise, 15/12/8
- Plate Twist-Twist, 10/10/10

If you've never done this workout before, you will be surprised what you can accomplish with light weights! Bulking is not all about heavy weight, so get over it! =)

Alt. Front Lateral Raise
Body Beast Alt. Lateral Raise

Plate Twist-Twist
Body Beast Plate Twist Twist

PROGRESSIVE SET:
- Reverse Fly, 15/12/8/8/12/15

SUPER SET:
- Superman Stretch, 10/10
- Plank Twist-Twist, 30 sec/30 sec

Now it's time for P90X3 Ab Ripper! Holy Shitake Mushrooms!! =) I was glad to know that this abs/core workout was not 30 minutes like the rest of the X3 workouts, and now I know why! It's murderous =)

Tin Man Windmill
Body Beast Tin Man Windmill

Tin Man Windmill
Body Beast Tin Man Windmill

C-Y Reach

P90X3 C-Y Reach


Sphinx Crunch Hold

P90X3 Sphinx Hold

X3 Ab Ripper Movement List: (15 minutes)
- Tin Man Windmill
- Dolphin Hops (talking about what I really suck at lol)
- C Y Reach
- Sphinx Crunch Hold
- 5 Way Abrinome
- Hip Drop Twist: Right
- Hip Drop Twist: Left
- Bridge Burners
- Speed Bike
- Burnout

COOL DOWN

And that's it guys! That was my BEAST Shoulders and Abs workout in less than an hour! Wanna workout with me? Check out my Free Online Fit Club, click here! I also do one on one workouts in my Online Challenge Groups, message me! =)



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