Monday, August 15, 2016

Day 1, Week Six - 22 Minute Hard Corps | Resistance 1

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WAHOO!!! Week 6 is finally here =)

Today's workout was Resistance 1 and my niece even decided to join us, and she did amazing! I think the toughest part of the workout was the pull ups and of course the BURNOUT round at the end with the Sprint, Burpee, Push Ups.


Here's the thing, this 22 Minute Hard Corps Challenge is a 60 day program, and it is pretty impossible to maintain 100% of your energy and strength for that amount of time. So today was one of those days where I had to tone it down a bit and listen to my body. Don't get me wrong, I still pushed myself to the limits, but I also know that if I do not pace myself, I could either get injured, become overtrained, or even discouraged, and I do not want that to happen. NO WAY!

What will it be? You got this!!
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So if you are doing a challenge, or any type of workout, it doesn't have to be a set program or anything like that, I would recommend that you always make a point to listen to your body and put your ego aside, and keep it safe. In my experience, you will get better results, and will also have a more enjoyable time working out =)

If you have any questions about 22 Minute Hard Corps, or any other Beachbody Workouts, please feel free to contact me here, I'd love to assist you!

So here's my daily accountability video =)

Day 1, Week Six - 22 Minute Hard Corps | Resistance 1


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Sunday, August 14, 2016

Day 7, Week Five - 22 Minute Hard Corps {Week 5 Done}

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Today's CARDIO 1 workout was a make-up workout from last week. Last Saturday I was in Asheville filming a Spartan Race and one thing lead to another, and I wasn't able to get my workout done, so my Dad and I decided to add this missed workout to the end of this week, which is WEEK 5.

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We are now all caught up with all of our 22 Minute Hard Corps Challenge workouts and DONE with week five =) Week SIX begins tomorrow!

Here is our daily accountability video =)

Day 7, Week Five - 22 Minute Hard Corps | Cardio 1

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Saturday, August 13, 2016

Day 6, Week Five - 22 Minute Hard Corps | Cardio 2 + Special Ops Core

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I'm going to keep this post pretty short and just say one thing.....I am getting much better at the CORE Workouts!!! So excited =)

If you are just visiting my blog for the first time, let me catch you up to speed and let you know that CORE and flexibility is my weakness, but since starting 22 Minute Hard Corps and doing the core workouts 3 times per week, I feel my mid-section as well as my back core getting stronger. My Dad and I are almost finished with this week, and we will have 3 more weeks until completion =)

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Thanks so much for continuing to support my journey, feel free to connect with me, as I would love to support you as well. Here's my daily accountability video!

Day 6, Week Five - 22 Minute Hard Corps | Cardio 2 + Special Ops Core

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Arnel Banawa Confessions - Q&A Time

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Let me start off by saying that I am not the type of person who enjoys being in the SPOTLIGHT. I'm sure that a lot of you know me from some of the obstacle course racing videos that I create for my OCRTUBE media project, and you will see that most of my videos are FOCUSED on other people, and not myself =).

It brings me joy to be able to document the journey, struggles, and triumphs of the people around me, and that's one of the reasons why I am very passionate about what I do as a Beachbody Coach, I just love helping people, and making it about them.

So WHY a Q&A about me?

I've turned down a few interviews only because again, I just do not feel comfortable being in the spotlight, I actually run from it, not because I'm afraid, but mostly because I take my life and my family VERY seriously, I enjoy my private life, as I'm sure that most of you do as well.

My #FitFam =) 
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I've learned a lot as a Beachbody Coach, in terms of leading my team and challengers to success, and it's been a rollercoaster, but these are the things that have made me SPARTAN strong. I stay out of the limelight so that I can focus on the people who matter most to me, like my family and my coach team. These people have dedicated A LOT of their blood, sweat, and tears with me, and they truly deserve my full attention, so I reserve that EXCLUSIVELY for them. =)

I've created a few social media channels for other people to learn more about me, and what I do because I know the importance of building relationships. If I'm not relatable, then why would people want me to coach them right?

A lot of people ask me what I do for a living, and they are always shocked to find out that I am a full-time Beachbody Coach! I mean, I literally run an internet fitness company from my smartphone and/or my macbook, and that's how I am able to travel and film a lot of the obstacle races that you see on my YOUTUBE channel. Again, I don't say this to brag because it was pretty damn TOUGH to get where I am, and I am just now scratching the surface and getting started. People think SUCCESS just comes easy sometimes especially if they're only looking from the outside in, BUT I struggled a lot for years! I've hit rock bottom, slept in my car for months on end, and used to live off of RAMEN NOODLES (that's a good week), so I know about struggle. I know what HARD is. It's not fun, and all I knew was that I didn't want to live that crappy life anymore, so I quit making excuses. I focused on being an honorable father to my daughter, and everything started coming into place.

My daughter and I
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My social media channels are focused on sharing my journey with people (good and bad) and to hopefully make an impact around the world. It's NOT to show off, or make anyone think that I am better than they are (because I'm not), I definitely have a lot of weaknesses, and I am by no means PERFECT, no way!

I am just like most of you who just wants to be happy, provide for my family, travel around the world, and leave a legacy.

So back to the Q&A, I've had a number of questions lately about what I do, and who I am, so instead of spending all day messaging and sharing on my social networks, I felt that it would make sense to post a blog on some of the common questions that I've been receiving, so here goes! =) I'm just going to cover a few questions now, and will post another blog later.

ARE YOU SINGLE?
Yes, I am single. It's not that I don't believe in marriage or relationships, it's because it's not a priority for me. I've met a ton of people who are unhappy, and they always say this, "If I could just find someone to be with me, then I would be happy". That BS!! Make yourself happy, and the person you meet someday will just enhance your life. I don't ever go out looking for relationships, it's not natural. Things will happen when it's meant to happen, so my piece of advice is to relax and enjoy your life! Learn to be happy with who you are first, and you'll be surprised how amazing your life will be.

HOW ARE YOU ABLE TO TRAVEL ALL THE TIME?
Well, I don't really travel all the time, but I have a online business that allows me to be location-independent. As long as I have internet, I can work from anywhere around the world. And FYI, this didn't happen overnight (so don't think for a minute that this opportunity just fell into my lap), I went through many failed businesses since 2002, and finally found something that gave me the opportunity to become digitally nomadic. Not everyone can travel like I do or would like to travel like I do, but I'm not like everyone, and you shouldn't be either.

Bagan, Myanmar
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WHAT WORKOUTS DO YOU DO AND RECOMMEND?
I've been doing Beachbody Specific Workouts since 2010. My first program that I completed was P90X which helped me hit some PR's (1:36 half marathon, 19:30 5K) and I even hit some podium wins in OCR being in the top 10% precent. I think that I've completed most of the advanced Beachbody programs (primarily the ones that are strength and athletic-based specific), and I continue to do the workouts, mostly creating hybrid programs to help me stay in peak physical condition for adventure traveling and filming races in some of the most toughest terrains around the world. They've worked for me all these years, and the company Beachbody continues to be innovative with the latest movements in exercise science. I recommend that people do whatever they feel is good for them. It's not about what I do, it's about what your goals are. If you ask me to help you, I can only give you advice based on what I've learned with my experiences with my workouts, as well as learning from some of the best OCR and endurance athletes in the world.

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WHY DON'T YOU RACE COMPETITIVELY ANYMORE?
Almost 3 years ago I endured my first injury while obstacle racing. I popped my knee out going down a mountain in Killington, VT. Since then, my knee has never been the same. I also unfortunately inherited the infamous Gout from my family line, which has gotten a lot worse with age, especially with some of my more extreme workouts, including long distance running. I was feeling sorry for myself for the longest time because of the athletic goals that I set for myself, the ones that I could not achieve because of my condition. But I have come to a realization that I cannot control everything, so it's best to make due with what I have, and make the best of my life and appreciate the fact that I am alive and healthy.

I still workout, I still run, I still live an active lifestyle, and instead of training for a race, I am simply training just to be active and happy. These days I am more focused on my nutrition, coaching people, and growing my cause-related media project.

Filming the Nuclear Race UK - 2016 
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So to wrap things up, I'd like to say that I've had a wonderful 45 years of learning the in's and out's of life, and I look forward to continuing my journey because the day that I stop learning is the day I stop living, and I'm definitely not done yet! 








Friday, August 12, 2016

Day 5, Week Five - 22 Minute Hard Corps | Special Ops Resistance

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Week 5 of my 22 Minute Hard Corps Challenge is almost done, and all I have to say is that, Tony Horton is not slowing it down for us! My father and I did Special Ops Resistance today and the toughest part for me was the "track star pull ups". Just the basic pull up from a dead hang is tough enough, and then you add a knee-up crossover, and the difficulty factor percentage just raised at least another 50%. I have yet to be able to complete the track star pull-up reps without stopping.

It may take a few more rounds of this before I can even think about doing them with added weight from a weight vest. But that's what I love about these Beachbody Workouts, the intensity level is up to you. There are modifications for people who need them, and there are alternatives for people who require a little more intensity to achieve peak performance, I would say that I am somewhere in between =).


Another thing that I would like to point out about the 22 Minute Hard Corps workouts is that there are a lot of reps. If you would like to gain more strength with the workouts, you could even do less reps with more weight. Here's and example: Instead of using the Beachbody PT Sandbag which is only 20lbs (which is plenty especially with the amount of reps required), you could do half of the required reps, and use a heavier sandbag like a WRECK BAG. It's really all about being creative with your workouts and knowing that the sky's the limit with the workouts. If you would like my advice on creating a more intense workout using Beachbody Fitness, please feel free to message me, I'd love to help out! =)

So without further ado, here's my daily accountability video!

Day 5, Week 5 - 22 Minute Hard Corps | Special Ops Resistance


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Day 4, Week Five - 22 Minute Hard Corps | Cardio 3 + Core 2

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I don't know about you, but doing LATE NIGHT WORKOUTS are really tough for me, at least it is for me these days!

Today's workout was Cardio 3 + Core 2 and my Dad and I are moving right along with our 22 Minute Hard Corps Challenge. I can't believe that we are about to close out WEEK 5! =)


So let me tell you how I've been feeling lately:

- My legs are so much stronger. I feel that they are as strong as when I used to run obstacle racing events competitively. I noticed this when I was climbing the mountain in Asheville during the Spartan Super Race that I was filming last weekend.

- The definition that I lost when I was in Europe for two months is coming back. I can see it in my legs, and upper body. I am gaining my lean muscle again =)

- I am still struggling with the core exercises, but that has always been my weakness. I do see my abs carving out, and I'm excited to see more of them by the end of the challenge.

- My nutrition has been good, and it's getting better as the weeks pass by. I've been really taking it easy on my carb and sugar intake. I'll be getting more strict about it in the coming weeks.

- I only use water in my Shakeology, and just recently cut my love for peanut butter, at least for now =) My typical shakeology recipe has been Chocolate Shakeology, Water, and a whole banana. Sometimes I will replace the banana with half of an avocado.


So that's my updates! I'm feeling good and my Dad is doing great. I feel that my Dad's greatest struggle is getting his form right with the movements as well as the modified exercises. I have to stop the workout sometimes to make sure that he is doing the exercises correctly to ensure that he doesn't injure himself, and that he is getting the most out of it with, even with modifications. My Dad does modifications probably about 30% of the time. He's 71, and is really tough. He can handle a lot, but I have to make sure that he tones it down sometimes, and remind him that he needs to listen to his body, and not his ego, I know that we all go through this. My Dad just does not quit, he's always been a hard worker all of his life, so he treats his workouts the same way. I mean, he works out harder than a lot of the 20-30 something's that I see, it's pretty inspiring!

Anyways, here's our accountability video =)

Day 4, Week Five, 22 Minute Hard Corps | Cardio 3 + Core 2

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Simple quotes like this are daily GREAT REMINDERS, let's do this! 
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Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Day 3, Week Five - 22 Minute Hard Corps | Resistance 3

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Ok, let me just tell you that it's been a HELLUVA challenge to post a video everyday during my 22 Minute Hard Corps Challenge! I know that you're saying, "then why do you do it then?" so let me tell you why =)

There are a number of reasons, but I'll give you my TOP 3 reasons why I committed to posting a workout video everyday during my 22 Minute Hard Corps Challenge.

1.  To keep myself accountable to my workouts, and commitments as a Beachbody Coach, especially as a leader to my coach team.

2.  To provide ongoing content to my blog so that I can share my journey with others who may be inspired to start a journey themselves.

3.  I want success not just for me, but for my team. In order to be successful at anything, it takes consistency and doing HARD THINGS. Posting a video and a blog post everyday on top of my daily activities is pretty tough, especially when I am traveling all the time. It's about doing things even though others don't understand what you do. It's about doing things when no one is around watching you. I do this for me, my family, and others who have struggled with their health, fitness, and finances their whole life. I want to be someone who can give others HOPE, because that's what this lifestyle has done for me.

Ever wonder why some people NEVER win their own race? It's because they are too 
concerned with other people's success. Focus on winning in your life, and guess what?
YOU WILL WIN! 
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So now you know =) As I am currently writing this post, I just got off of a 2+ hour long online coach call that ended way past 10pm, and it was jam-packed with a lot of information from some of the most successful coaches on our team. I was beat tired after 2 hours, but I knew that sacrificing a little bit more time would yield me more success for my family's future. And then....my commitment to posting a video and blog daily, that's what I'm doing now (almost midnight now) =)

So here you go, here is my daily accountability video =) Hope you had a fantastic day!

Day 3, Week Five - 22 Minute Hard Corps | Resistance 3


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Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Day 2, Week Five - 22 Minute Hard Corps | Special Ops Cardio + Core 2

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THOSE BURPEE ROLLS with a sandbag, wows!!

It's Day 2, Week Five of my 22 Minute Hard Corps Challenge, and both of the workouts today were totally new to my Dad and I. The WOD was Special Ops Cardio and Core 2. We were a little confused in the beginning, so we had to stop a few times to make sure that our form was correct, but we eventually got it done!

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One little piece of advice: whether you are working out with a personal trainer, or doing workouts on your own, I encourage you to make sure that you are doing the movements correctly. Proper movements are so important because it can improve your results much quicker, and it can prevent a lot of injuries. Also, in the beginning, don't worry so much about speed. Get the movements down first, and then once you feel comfortable, you can go for speed. Just remember, quality over quantity =)

Here is today's accountability video!

Day 2, Week Five - 22 Minute Hard Corps | Special Ops Cardio + Core 2

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Day 1, Week Five - 22 Minute Hard Corps | Resistance 2

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WEEK 5 is finally here!!

Today's workout was Resistance 2, and it seems like my Dad and I have improved a lot since the first time that we did this workout. Definitely feel stronger, and although I didn't go as hard as I normally do, because I am still recovering from filming a 10+ mile brutal Spartan Race, I still felt pretty dang good.

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One thing that I wanted to mention is that when I was filming the Spartan Race in Asheville, NC this past weekend, my legs felt so strong climbing up the mountains, I was surprised how long I could go without stopping. Now going up is a lot differnet than going down the mountains, and my knees aren't the strongest because of a prior knee injury a couple years back, I also forgot my knee compression that I normally wear during the mountain races, so my knees began to pop again, so I had to go slow to ensure that I do not re-injure myself, which I did anyways...slightly =). It comes with the territory and something that I just have to be careful with as I film in some of the most remote and treacherous places on planet earth. I should be better prepared knowing that it's always a surprise at an obstacle race, you never know what the course will be like until you're out there.

a little Spartan Race reminder, don't complain about how TOUGH a race is,
just embrace the suck, and be prepared for anything. 
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I took it pretty slow for this workout, but like I mentioned before, I still felt strong and only modified about 20% of the time. At any rate, it's just another day in paradise =)

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Monday, August 8, 2016

Day 5, Week 4 - 22 Minute Hard Corps Challenge | Special Ops Resistance

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Woke up MEGA EARLY to get my workout done before my road trip to Asheville, NC to film a Spartan Race. Felt good to get it done early! I also went to the Rise of the Sufferfest OCR Documentary Screening, what a great film! A must see if you are an OCR ENTHUSIAST!


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FYI, this is a LATE POST (from last Friday), just playing catch up after filming the Asheville Spartan Super this past weekend, should be all caught up by tomorrow =) 

Here's my accountability video though! =) Thanks so much for following my journey! 


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Friday, August 5, 2016

Day 4, Week Four - 22 Minute Hard Corps | Cardio 3 + Core 1

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My Dad and I did Cardio 3 for the first time last night and the Cross Climbers and the Burpees got me this time =)

I am really enjoying 22 Minute Hard Corps, but I would have to say that it does help A TON to have a workout partner. My Dad and I keep each other accountable, and he makes me look forward to working out because I know that we can crack jokes during the workout. I admit, we sometimes have to stop the video to finish laughing, but hey, at least we're getting an extra AB WORKOUT right =)


The 22 Minute Hard Corps Challenge has been a great experience so far, and I am definitely looking forward to both of our results in the next month!

Here's our accountability video =)

Day 4, Week Four - 22 Minute Hard Corps | Cardio 3 + Core 1


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Thursday, August 4, 2016

3 Week Yoga Retreat - Beachbody on Demand

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Let me first tell you a story on how I became a believer in YOGA.

A few years ago, I used to be a competitive obstacle racer placing TOP 10 in my age group, and in some races, TOP 20 OVERALL. One of my downfalls when racing was the CRAMPING issue! I cramped all the time, and I hated it. I lost many races because of this issue, and I didn't know what to do about it. If you are an athlete, runner etc. you know exactly what I'm talking about =)

I did everything from trying to narrow down my nutrition, getting enough rest/recovery, buying potassium pills, eating bananas, hydration strategies, and a lot more, and guess what....I still cramped.

Cramping at a Spartan Race!
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I had a friend named Jeffrey Bent, a fellow obstacle racer and yoga enthusiasts, just an all-round great guy! He kept on telling my that I needed yoga in my life, and I just consistently blew him off, not to his face or anything, I just didn't do it, or should I say, I didn't believe in it.

It wasn't until a year later, I was desperate for solutions, and I couldn't find any, so that's when I decided to do a 30 day yoga challenge, where I committed myself to doing 30 days of yoga. Yes, I repeat, 30 days of yoga =)

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Long story short, upon completion of my challenge, I traveled to Temecula, California to participate in a Spartan Super Race. I ended up doing the Spartan Sprint Race (5 miles) and the Spartan Super (8 miles) right after, with a total of almost 14 miles of obstacle racing that day, and guess what? I DIDN'T CRAMP ONE BIT =) 

That was the day that I became a BELIEVER in YOGA.

PRESENT DAY
I just came back from Coach Summit in Nashville, TN a week ago, and received exciting news that Beachbody, the company that I am affiliated with will be launching a BRAND NEW 3 Week Yoga Retreat Program online through Beachbody on Demand. And if you already have an online Beachbody on Demand membership, the 3 week program would be absolutely free! WHA WHA =) The 3 Week Yoga Retreat is geared primarily for beginner fitness levels, and will prepare you for progression into the yoga lifestyle.

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3 Day Retreat Launched September 2016

BUT get this, if you don't have Beachbody on Demand, you can get a 30 Day Free Trial, and still be able to do the 3 Week Yoga Retreat for FREE since the program is only, get this......3 weeks =)

Now I want to encourage you to check out the options below since health and fitness is not only about doing your workouts, it's also about fueling your body with the right foods. Nutrition is 80% of your success, and the workouts is only 20% of your journey.

Here is an idea of what the Yoga Classes will focus on by the week:

WEEK ONE - Building a foundation
WEEK TWO - Expansion
WEEK THREE - Progression

- Mondays will be focused on CORE
- Tuesdays will be STRETCH
- Wednesdays are BALANCE
- Thursdays are FLOW
- Fridays are FLOW TO GO, these are shorter but a little more advanced.
- Saturdays are RELAX
- Sundays are TAKE 10, where you do 10 minute classes that will help you wake up, wind down, or work on abs. You can do one or all three =)


I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am about this 3 Week Yoga Retreat on Beachbody on Demand. I will be starting some online accountability groups, and an exclusive yoga challenge group using this program complete with nutrition advice and more. Check out some of the options below, and then MESSAGE ME HERE, so that I can help you get started!

All options below will include the 3 Week Yoga Retreat. 


PLEASE NOTE THAT THE 3 DAY YOGA RETREAT LAUNCHES IN SEPTEMBER 2016

OPTION 1: (For people who really need to get their nutrition in gear)
- Beachbody Ultimate Reset Challenge Pack

OPTION 2: (You are ready to take on the challenge, and understand the important of maintaining your nutrition)
- Club Shakeology Challenge Pack

OPTION 3: (You need a place to start, and you are on a tight budget, but will one day focus on investing in your nutrition) This is a FREE option.
- FREE 30 Day Trial Beachbody on Demand

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How To Earn A Free Obstacle Race with P90X

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Check out the DEETS below!

Do I have to do P90X to earn a FREE race? The simple answer is NO =) Read below for the DEETS!

WHAT IS THIS ALL ABOUT?
I have been involved in the OCR industry since 2011, it was through P90X which my brother Fermin introduced me to, that I was introduced to the sport. I decided to do this referral type program for the following reasons:

-  To share my passion for health and fitness
-  To share my passion for the obstacle course racing industry
-  To help raise awareness for charity through my OCRTUBE media project
-  To help people understand that there are many training options for obstacle racing
-  To rip people off the couch!

OCRTUBE.com is a cause-related media project focused on helping the sport of OCR grow while raising awareness for charity. I do this by traveling around the world on my own expense and filming obstacle course and adventure races.


HOW DO I EARN A FREE OBSTACLE RACE?
I have set up a simple referral program based on a 5 tier system. You can earn anything from a FREE sticker to a FREE race.

This is how it works:
It's really simple, just refer me to anyone who would be interested in taking one of my Online Beachbody Specific Challenges. These challenges will be specific to their fitness level, goals, and aspirations (Free Fitness Assessment included). For more information on the Beachbody Challenge, click here.

Here is the 5 Tier Referral System to WIN a FREE race:

REFER 1 - win a FREE OCRTUBE.com Sticker
REFER 2 - win a FREE OCRTUBE Race Tee
REFER 3 - win a FREE OCRTUBE Long-Sleeve Tee
REFER 4 - win a FREE OCRTUBE Hoodie or Sweatshirt
REFER 5 - WIN A FREE OBSTACLE RACE!

Check out some of the OCRTUBE apparel here.

*Please note that each referral must be a confirmed challenger, meaning that they must order a challenge pack from me in order to be counted as a legitimate referral.

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WHAT FREE RACES CAN I EARN?
You will be able to earn a FREE races from companies such as Spartan Race, Battlefrog Series, Bonefrog Challenge, Savage Race, Tough Mudder, Warrior Dash, Toughest, Civilian Military Combine, and much more!

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WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE ACTUAL CHALLENGE PACK:
Your referral who decides to take on a challenge will receive a fitness program or their choice, fitness and nutrition guides, workout schedules and calendar, Free Trial of Beachbody on Demand (includes $4,000 worth of online streaming workouts for 30 days!), exclusive invite to join my online accountability group, 30 day supply of Shakeology Nutrition, and of course FREE Online Coaching from me =).


HOW DO I REFER PEOPLE TO YOU?
Firstly, please message me and introduce yourself. I would like to get to know you, and answer any questions that you may have in regards to this unique and cause-related OCR referral program.

The program is easy! If you know anyone who is interested in P90X, in-home workouts, Any Beachbody Workouts, or just looking for other ways to keep their fitness fun...all you have to do is refer them to my Facebook here, and tell them to let me know that you referred them to me. I will then send them a FREE Fitness Assessment, and once they become a confirmed challenger by purchasing a challenge pack, I will personally contact you, and reward you for the referrals. =)

CAN I EARN A FREE RACE BY DOING A CHALLENGE INSTEAD OF REFERRING PEOPLE?
Yes, you sure can! Simply message me here, and I'll send you a Free Fitness Assessment to help you find the best Beachbody Challenge for you and your goals. Upon completion of your online challenge, I will personally reward you with a FREE race =) It will be a great way to train for an upcoming race that you earned yourself! =)

MORE QUESTIONS?
Message me here =)

*PLEASE READ: This referral program is currently only available only in the USA, Canada, and all US Trust Territories.





Day 3, Week Four - 22 Minute Hard Corps | Resistance 1

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My Dad and I got our 22 Minute Hard Corps Resistance 1 Workout done late. It was just one of those NON-STOP days =).

When I started working out and doing P90X back in 2010, I used to workout late at night and felt good, and now I actually prefer doing my workouts earlier. We did this workout last night, and during some parts of this workout, I just felt drained. There will be some days where you will just not have enough energy, and it might've been because of doing the workout late, or not fueling my body properly though out the day.

There are a few reasons that one might feel the lack of energy during their workouts, here are some of them: (check out the Beachbody Performance Stack for pre-workout and post recovery)

- Poor nutrition, or not enough calories though out the day
- Lack of rest, sleep, and recovery
- Dehydration
- Negative people =) 

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I encourage you to make sure that you try to stay on point with the above. I know that it can be difficult depending on the circumstances, and not everyday will be the perfect day, but that's all part of the journey. It's also not just all about the workouts, that's only 20% of the journey.

Anyways, we all go through some tough times when trying to BETTER ourselves. Just remember that you are INSPIRING others whether you know this or not. By you working out and eating healthy, you are helping the people around you, so please keep doing what you are doing =)

If you ever need some extra fitness motivation, I can help, feel free to message me here!

Day 3, Week Four - 22 Minute Hard Corps | Resistance 1