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Thursday, January 31, 2008
Its finally here! The new Rockin Body by Shaun T. Rockin Body is a workout that will keep you dancing to any beat! These dance moves will keep your metabolism soaring so you can watch the fat burn off. Start to see results quickly with the quick start guide, its as easy as following a calendar.

ROCKIN BODY is the next step to the Hip Hop Abs workout routine, so get ready and dance those pounds off!


by: UltimateFitnessGear
Friday, January 11, 2008
We get questions asking about the Hip Hop Abs package and what is so special about it. It is a very popular workout routine that is up beat and will get you results. It's a workout routine that helps tone and build muscles in your ab region. Shaun T. the creator of Hip Hop Abs has worked with celebrities to help them get the sexy abs they need for their 'job'. Shaun T, also keeps you motivated and coming back for more. If you can complete the entire 30 day workout, you are almost bound to see results.

There are two different Hip Hop Abs packages to choose from, one includes weighted gloves. The Hip Hop Abs Ultimate Results comes with the same as what the regular Hip Hop Abs package comes with except for the weighted glove. With the glove you will get 96% more muscle activity to help you tone your muscles faster. Adding a little weight can speed up your muscle activity and get you to where you want to be faster. Check out the Hip Hop Abs package to see which is right for you.


by: UltimateFitnessGear
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
The Power 90 In-Home Boot Camp is an exercise workout system that can help you get rid of the extra fat quickly, while at the same time, providing your body with a lean and sculptured look. The metabolism features help you to keep the weight off your body. The reason behind the name Power 90 is because this system gives you the tools to have that fabulous body in 90 days.

The Power 90 system was developed by Tony Horton, a celebrity fitness trainer. He operates a fitness studio in Santa Monica, California, called ASH Fitness. His area of fitness includes boxing, aerobics, cardio workouts, weight training, resistance training, kickboxing and much more. His philosophy about fitness training is to make it exciting and challenging. Tony has been able to help many people get to where they need to be with his down to earth personality. He has also been published in many fitness magazines.

When Tony first started out getting into fitness, he didn’t want to get into bodybuilding. He didn’t care for the bulky look. So, he decided to find something else that would help him get in shape. He got into yoga, Pilates, rock climbing and other fitness workouts. As his body started to shape up, people were mesmerized by his appearance and wanted to know what he did to get that way. With word of mouth, Tony was able to start helping celebrities and musicians get that better body. His world of fitness training had begun.

The Power 90 Boot Camp is credited with having Tony’s special training technique, called Sectional Progression™, that when your workout movements are responsible to pinpoint different zones on your body to get rid of the fat. This technique also helps tone your body. You can do this technique for about 30 minutes a day.
This power packed system comes with six video workouts that involve cardio and body sculpting. These workouts use Tony’s special training technique. They include:
  • Sculpt Circuit 1-2 – This workout helps your body to become firm and toned. It also helps your body to become strengthened.

  • Sculpt Cardio 1-2 – This workout helps your body to burn fat and lose inches quickly. It involves Pilates, kickboxing and cardio workouts.

  • Sculpt Circuit 3-4 – The workout is a step up to help you have sculpted muscles that are long and lean.

  • Sweat Cardio 3-4 – This workout is designed to get rid of those extra calories and fat quickly.

  • Ab Ripper 100 and 200 – These two workouts help you get your abs to the flat six packs that you’re looking for.

In addition to the above, the package includes a program guide and a tracker to keep up with your progress, a three month calendar to track your results and progress and access to free diet and fitness tips online. Using these tools consistently will help you keep focus on your goal.

Also included in the package are five bonuses just for purchasing the Power 90 workout system. They include:
  • The Fat Burning Express Workout – This workout helps to get your metabolism going. It also helps to get rid of the extra calories and fat.

  • The Fat Burner Meal Plan – This is a mean plan designed to burn fat and still be able to eat the foods you like.

  • The 6-Day Fat Burning Express Plan – This plan, if used correctly for six days can help you lose up to 10 inches and 10 pounds.

  • The Success Measurement Card and Tape Measure – These tools can help you focus on your goals to lose weight and stay fit.

  • A Power Sculpting Band – This tool can help you lose weight and have a new body.

This revolutionary workout system is so powerful; it has helped many people transform their body into a lean and sculptured powerhouse.

Tony also went on to create the popular P90X workout system which not only helps you lose weight, but helps to tone every single muscle in your body. The PX90 is a very difficult training routine that will take you to the next level from Power 90.


by: UltimateFitnessGear
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Are you one of those people whose day begins before the crack of dawn and ends late in the evening? Do you stop at one of those fast food places that’s open late at night or 24 hours? You have so much to do and barely enough time in the day to do it. Don’t even think about losing a few pounds or just getting in a few laps.

You might think it’s difficult to lose weight or get any exercise in just because you’re so busy. Keep in mind that it’s important to maintain a healthy lifestyle as well as a healthy weight. You must learn how to incorporate these, regardless of your busy schedule. Even people that stay on the go have to take a breather and watch their weight. Finding the time to workout for them becomes a task in itself.

You should develop a weight loss plan. Don’t put off what you can do today. Busy people don’t seem to get around to it, because they’re busy. They barely have enough time to breathe, let alone take about 15 minutes to get in some exercise. You can start by implementing small goals that could fit into your schedule. If you have a problem doing this, consult your doctor, health care professional or fitness trainer to assist. Let them know of your busy schedule and see what they can do to help.

When you do finally get an exercise regimen in place, you can start out with running or walking. Both exercises help you to burn additional calories and get rid of those extra pounds. The faster you walk, the more calories you burn. If you’re on the heavy side, you will burn more calories than a skinny person. There are several advantages to doing both. It will only take 30 minutes to get in a good exercise workout of running or walking. You can run or walk at home or at a local park. You don’t have to trek to a gym or fitness facility. No additional equipment is needed; all you need is a pair of running or walking shoes. Make sure the shoes are comfortable for your feet.

In addition to exercise, you will have to make different food choices. Going to the drive-thru at a fast food joint won’t cut it anymore. You’re just looking to consume more saturated fats in your body. Choose sub sandwiches instead of burgers and fries. Drink water instead of carbonated drinks. If you can, bring a lunch from home instead. Set aside some time the day before to prepare it or prepare it prior to you going to work. It only takes a few minutes to do this. Stock up on fresh fruits and vegetables. They have plenty of vitamins and nutrients to keep you going throughout the day. You can also set some of it aside for an afternoon snack. Bringing your lunch from home will discipline you with your money. You will have more money saved and it could be used for something else.

Try to refrain from consuming alcohol as much as possible. You should also cut back on fruit juices and drinks because they contain a lot of sugar. Substitute it with fresh fruit instead. If you have to have sugar, use a sugar substitute. Drink green tea instead of coffee.

Being too busy to lose weight is just a myth. You must realize that weight loss is important to your health, regardless of how busy you are. When you take time to take care of yourself, you will extend your quality of life. Finding time to workout at home will benefit you in the long run. The PX90 workout routine is one hour every day for 90 days and if you can find the time to workout at home, after 90 days you will see huge results. After P90X comes P90X Plus, an advanced workout after you have completed the first 90 days.


by: UltimateFitnessGear
Monday, January 7, 2008
Aerobics are exercises that help you to lose weight and keep your health intact. Aerobic exercises can be done at different intensity levels and you can sustain for longer periods of time. They can be focused on any part of your body that needs improvement. This type of workout is very popular, because it’s easy to start. You don’t need to purchase equipment to do this.

When you’re doing aerobics, glycogen, which is animal starch, is broken down by your body to use for energy. If there is not enough in your body to use, the fat reserves take over. This is what happens when you lose weight. You don’t use a lot of energy when you’re doing aerobic exercises. The energy is spread out over a period of time to compel the fat in the production of energy. Some aerobic exercises include long distance running, dancing, and swimming.

Aerobics is highly recommended because of the benefits. Even if your weight is at the right level, it wouldn’t hurt to try it out for a few days each week. Your muscles get strengthened and your heart pumps efficiently. With your heart pumping efficiently, your blood and oxygen flows increase. Engaging in aerobic exercise also increases the endurance in your body, meaning that you can go on for longer periods with aerobics. Aerobic exercise also decreases the risk of cardiovascular problems and osteoporosis in both genders.

You can learn how to do aerobics. There are a lot of places that have classes regularly. You can check your local gym or fitness center to get more information. Or, if you want to do it on your own, you can try out the PX90 workout program or any of the other workout routines on Ultimate Fitness Gear. If this is your first time doing this, consult with your physician or health care professional. They will be able to tell you which exercises will be beneficial for you to engage in. Aerobics can help you have a healthier and more productive life. Your body will feel better after your start with these exercises.

Don’t get overwhelmed when you’re just starting out. There are many ways to workout and if you do something constructive, you’re off to a good start. The course of your aerobics workout should include your body moving fast. Your heart and lungs will also have to work harder because of this. If you are just starting out you can also start small and work your way up to harder workouts. Hip Hop Abs or Power 90 are two workouts that shouldn't be too difficult, but are a great starting point.

One way for people who are beginning aerobics to start is to walk or jog in place. Expand that to moving your arms up and down. The key to aerobics is to get your heart pumping, so you have to keep moving repetitiously. You can also do some jumping jacks in as many repetitions as you can. Doing these simple exercises can help you work your way up to more advance aerobics. This can help you get in good shape.

Don’t forget to eat balanced and healthy meals in order to keep the blood flowing and your body filled with energy. You need energy in order to do the repetitive exercises. Aerobics is a great way to lose weight and keep your heart in tact. So you shouldn’t waste any more time sitting around; instead get moving!


by: UltimateFitnessGear
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Tony Horton’s P90X Plus exercise program is the next step up from PX90. If you’re ready to move on from P90X, this program is designed to give you a challenging workout. This package has exercise workouts with new moves that have never been seen before. They are collaborated with music that was created by the lead singer of the pop/rock group Chicago.

Some of the workouts include muscle chiseling, intense cardio workouts and intense ab exercises to quickly get you results. These advanced workouts are designed to take you to the next level in fitness.

The P90X Plus comes with five intense workouts on DVD:
  • Interval X Plus – This 40-minute workout has lots of cardio moves that start from low intensity to high intensity. This workout makes you want to do some boxing moves. For your lower body, doing this workout will strengthen and sculpt and give you more energy. This workout will change your body in a short time.

  • Kenpo Cardio Plus – In this 40-minute cardiovascular session, you will go through a fast paced workout. This will help you with your balance and can help get rid up that layer of fat that just won’t go away.

  • Upper Plus – A 45-minute intense workout that works your muscles and your entire upper body, to include your chest, back, shoulders, biceps, triceps and whatever else is there. This workout is so intense you may not be able to pick up anything for a few hours after you’ve finished.

  • Total Body Plus – This is definitely a total body workout. For 45 minutes, you will be involved in sculpting, strengthening and getting those muscles worked up. When it’s all over, you might not be able to stand for a little while.

  • Abs/Core Plus – This 20 minute workout is an advanced version of Ab Ripper X, from P90. You will be involved in four positions: hanging, sitting, standing and plank). This will help your ab workout to be more intense and quickly shrink your midsection.

This workout program comes with additional tools to help you in your quest for a better body:
  • A fitness guide that contains workout schedules. It shows you how to use the P90X Plus workouts with your P90X workout program.

  • Plenty of worksheets that you can download from your computer. You will be able to keep up with how you’re doing.

  • Free online access and a chance to chat live with Tony Horton. You will also be able to interact with an online community.

  • Tony’s Trainer Tracks on DVD that contains tips to get your body in a fabulous form.

Since the P90X Plus workouts are so intense, you should take what is called a “recovery week” to cool down after you’ve finished the workout program. You can use the easy exercise workouts (Yoga X and Cardio X to name a few) from P90X to heal your body. These exercises will help your body to get ready for the next session of intense workouts form P90X.

With the intense workouts from P90X Plus, your body will be sculpted to perfection and looking like it has never looked before, even after working out with P90X!


by: UltimateFitnessGear
Saturday, January 5, 2008
You’re probably disgusted at the way you look now. Your hips have spread and it doesn’t look very flattering. Due to lack of exercise, being sedentary and having children can contribute to this disaster. However, there are ways you can go about slimming down the hip area so you won’t look so broad and wide.

If you’re looking to slim down and have shapely hips, you must incorporate different workouts that target this area. These exercises should tone and firm the muscles in your hip area. It should also strengthen the muscles as well as build up additional muscles.

Here are some exercises that can help you achieve that goal:
  • Walking – Walking can help get your hips in shape. While you walk, you can burn calories every minute. This comes from your midsection area and the lower part of your body. You can also incorporate weight training using leg machines.

  • Bicycling – With bicycling, the muscles work more in your favor depending on the steep grade that you ride on.

  • Swimming – Swimming is a low-impact workout, using all the muscles. It also helps to get rid of fat and tones the hip muscles.

  • Lunges – In addition to helping toning your hip muscle area, lunge exercises are helpful for your hamstrings, lower back and the back of your thighs as well.

  • Step Aerobics – This helps to tone and improve your hip muscles. To make it more intense, incorporate higher steps when you feel you can handle them.

  • Squats – Using your waist, knees and shoulders, the repetitions will help tone your hip muscles. When you add weights, you gain additional muscle.

In addition to doing exercises, you must also incorporate a healthy and balanced diet. You must eliminate extra fat from your hip area. Avoid trying the fad diets that promise quick results. You should not totally eliminate carbohydrates because they are the primary source of energy for your body.

Be sure to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner and include small meals in between. For breakfast choose healthy cereals that have lots of fiber. You can include fruits like strawberries or bananas, chop them up and put them in your cereal.

Try as much as possible to avoid eating fast food, whether it’s lunch or dinner. Most fast food selections are filled with lots of grease and saturated fats.

Saturated fats are not good for your system. They are the cause of high cholesterol levels and are found in meats, dairy products and seafood. So if you can, try not to consume too much of these food items that contain saturated fats. When you do eat meat, make sure you remove the extra fat before you consume it. Eat all your food in moderation.

You should consume plenty of fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables contain plenty of vitamins and nutrients that will keep your body strong and give you energy to do exercises. Incorporate some healthy snacks with the fruit and vegetables.
You should drink plenty of water and cut back on the sodas and sugary juices. Water helps to flush out your system and it doesn’t have any calories. You can also try the P90X Peak Recovery Packets after your workout to help you hydrate your body.

Doing these things will not only help you to have a healthy body, but in a matter of time, you will be ready to show off those curvy hips. The PX90 workout is another great workout routine to help you tone your hips and abs.


by: UltimateFitnessGear
Friday, January 4, 2008
Hip Hop Abs was created by Shaun Thompson, who is better known as Shaun T. He started out dancing at Rowan University, which is located in Glassboro, New Jersey. He received a bachelor’s degree in Sports Science and minored in Theater and Dance.

Shaun has worked with many Hollywood actors, actresses, musicians, designers and many others. In addition to dancing, he incorporated choreography along with that. He was chosen to coordinate events such as the NCAA Final Four halftime show and the Garden State Dance Festival.

Shaun created Hip Hop Abs in February 2007. The workout system was made to work on the abs area. After it debuted on television, it didn’t take long for it to become the #1 fitness program in America.

His abs program includes - Four intense and power packed workouts designed to help your abs look their best:
  • Secrets to Flat Abs – This 13-minute workout contains special techniques to pin point your abs area, which include your upper and lower abs. It works in conjunction with you burning fat. You can have flat abs in no time using the “Tilt, Tuck and Tighten” technique.

  • Fat Burning Cardio – 30 minutes a day is all you need to get burn the fat using Shaun’s dance techniques with popular music from well-known artists.

  • Ab Sculpt – This 25-minute workout contains abs techniques to sculpt your six pack that you’ve been wanting for the longest. This video shows you how to do it without involving any sit-ups or crunches.

  • Total Body Burn – For 45 minutes a day, you can get rid of fat and work on getting a firm, tight and lean body. This is a combo workout with cardio and body sculpting.

There are additional tools that are included with the Hip Hop Abs Program:
  • Nutrition Guide – This guide teaches you how you can quickly lose weight and still eat your favorite foods.

  • A Workout Calendar for 30 days – You can use this to chart your workout progress for a month.

  • Online Support – Get to know the online community and get tips and other strategies. You may be able to get a chance to chat live with Shaun himself.


There’s more with Hip Hop Abs that includes four bonus items:
  • Hips, Buns and Thighs video – This 25-minute instructional workout video can help you tighten up those problem areas without using squats and lunges.

  • A Diet Guide – The Results on the Run can help you decide what foods you can eat when you’re out and about.

  • Slimdown Plan – A weight loss plan where it enables you to lose up to three inches off your waist in six days.

  • A Measurement Card and Tape Measure – these tools can be used to keep up with your progress as you work on getting flat abs.


There is also an additional video that shows you how to increase your metabolism with three hip hop dance moves. With all of this, you shouldn’t have a problem getting the six-pack abs you’ve been wanting. Your family and friends will be awed by your transformation with this abs workout system, as pictures don't lie.

After going through Hip Hop Abs, try PX90 to continue your workout routines. P90X will take you to the next level of workouts that you have never experienced.


by: UltimateFitnessGear
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Slim In 6 was created by Debbie Siebers. Debbie has been working in the fitness arena for over 20 years. She has been seen on numerous news media outlets and entertainment programs. She was determined to get herself right with getting herself in shape. She began to work on a regular basis, and she started eating better. When she felt herself getting to a low point in her life, she turned away from foods that would harm her and continued to workout. She enjoyed working out so much, she decided to become a personal trainer. Her first assignment was working at Body-by-Jake, where she would work with celebrities.

She continued as a personal trainer and decided to develop her Slim In 6 exercise program.

The Slim In 6 program was made to revolutionize and reshape your body within a matter of six weeks. This exercise program uses a technique called Slim Training®. This technique uses light resistance moves and cardio moves to assist with fat burning. It also helps you to get sculpted into a lean and toned body.

The workouts include three videos to help you slim your body:
  • Start It Up! – This is a 25-minute video that helps to burn calories and reshape your body, using the Slim Training technique.

  • Ramp It Up! – Lasting 48 minutes, you will be able to burn plenty of calories every day in order to speed things up.

  • Burn It Up! – A 60-minute body reshaping video that features lots of slimming and toning exercises.

Slim In 6 also features tools to help you keep up with your progress:
  • There is a guide, called Simple Steps to Success!, that can help you get the maximum effectiveness from your workouts.

  • A nutrition guide that can help you with eating right and consuming healthy meals.

  • You can keep up with your progress with a motivational calendar.

  • When you lose those inches, you can measure your progress with a tape measure.

  • You have access to free diet and fitness tips online, with support from others.

Last, but not least, Slim In 6 contains three bonuses to further assist you with your fitness goals:
  • An 11-minute video featuring an advanced abs workout to help you get those flat abs.

  • A 14-minute video, called Slim and Limber that is a light workout routine to keep the energy flowing in your body.

  • A 6-Day Express™ food plan that can assist you in losing up to six pounds within the first week.


With these instructional videos and additional tools, there’s no reason you wouldn’t want to have a more lean and toned body. Within six weeks, your abs, thighs and butt should have a sculptured look that would make people’s heads turn. If you put the energy and the time into this program, you will also lose that excess fat, consume more energy, have more strength and endurance while building muscle in less time than you would have thought possible. You can also try the PX90 workout routine after finishing Slim in 6. P90X also comes with an updated workout program to take you to the next level called P90X Plus.


by: UltimateFitnessGear
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
In order to benefit from resistance training, you have to first know what it is and how it affects your body. Resistance training involves using different exercise equipment and machines. Some of the equipment people use for that are dumbbells or barbells. When these are used, your muscles are going against the resistance. The cells in your body are forced to adapt. The muscle cells will help the muscles develop contractions in an efficient manner.

You don’t have to purchase costly exercise equipment to start with resistance training. This can be performed at home. In addition to the dumbbells and barbells, you can also include push-ups with your regimen. When you’re doing push-ups, your body weight is going against your muscles. That is why the P90X workout routine is so effective and the reason why they use resistance bands.

If you are interested in resistance training and you have a medical condition, consult with your physician prior to starting. This is especially important if you are suffering from heart disease, diabetes or kidney disease.

There are many benefits to engaging in resistance training, some of them are listed here:

Resistance training is known to improve bone density. This is good for people of all ages because your bones continue to grow. By the time we start aging, the growing slows down. This can be a problem for women who are post-menopausal and elderly people. Your hormones support bone density and there is stress on the bones. When your hormones become less and there’s not as much stress, you should incorporate some type of exercise to remedy that. When you’re involved in resistance training, it helps to maintain bone density, thus assisting the aging process.

Speaking of the aging process, getting involved in resistance training will improve their health and minimize any aging issues. They won’t have to rely on others to do things that they’re used to doing. Resistance training also minimizes the risk of injuries in the elderly.

Resistance training can reduce your body fat. When you increase the mass of your muscle, you will have more energy in your body. You will also have more energy in your body when you exercise. As you attain more muscle, you will have more energy that has to be broken down. This helps your body to work efficiently. When this happens, you will be burning fat from your body. You will have a lean body and you’ll feel better. You will have stronger muscles when you engage in resistance training. As you progress in your workout, your muscles will develop more.
You can benefit from a lower heart rate and lower blood pressure after your exercise. This helps to reduce your risk of heart disease. In order to benefit from this, you must be committed and consisted to resistance training.

Your body will gain more strength and help you to have a more active lifestyle. You can live longer when your body is stronger and continues to burn fat. You will also be able to do more intense activities. Your mood will change for the better and you’ll want to do more.

Remember, that every bit of resistance training will help your body. As long as you’re doing it consistently, the returns will be better for your health. The P90X Plus workout is also another workout routine that takes resistance training to the next level.


by: UltimateFitnessGear
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Its the New Year and the resolutions are starting again. If you are familiar with New Years resolutions you will know that most people take this time to make a goal of getting in shape, living a healthier lifestyle, losing those extra pounds, or just building muscle. Whatever the resolution is, most Americans look to better their health in one way or another.

Now is the time to look into what an extreme workout the P90X workout routine really is. If you have seen the commercials or have heard from friends or family members you might know that the P90X system is one of the hardest workouts and yet will guide you to a better life. Just like paying for a fitness trainer at your local gym, except the cost are really low.


by: UltimateFitnessGear
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