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The New P90X-2!!!

Friday, June 24th, 2011 at 9:29 pm  
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Currently in development, P90X2™ is the sequel to Beachbody’s best-selling workout program, P90X. With P90X2 workout, P90X grads can get even stronger, more flexible, and more ripped. This program is designed for maximum intensity and efficiency. In fact, this completely new 90-day program features cutting-edge workouts so intense, we only let you do them 5 days a week.

Watch for more exciting details and the upcoming release date. Be one of the first to experience the long-awaited follow-up to P90X.

Muscle Confusion™ 2

If you doubt your muscles could feel any more confused than the first time you did P90X—you ain’t seen nothin’ yet! P90X2 is going to up the ante with movements, sets, supersets, and complexes that are going to have your muscles so baffled, they won’t know which way is up.

Less is More

As intensity increases, training volume needs to decrease to allow more time for recovery, so in P90X2, you’ll only be training 5 days per week. Remember what you learned in P90X: The body can only grow stronger at rest. This time around, you’re earning more of it. Hard training is all about efficiency, and P90X2 has evolved to the point where less really is more.

P90X2 Workout

The P90X2 program is made up of three phases, each focusing on a different aspect of your fitness: Foundation, Strength, and Performance, that will help your body evolve in ways you never imagined. You’ll begin by improving your foundation, where instability plays a large role. Then you’ll build strength and, finally, power, which all translates to improved performance.

Expanding on the original program, P90X2 workout embraces the latest research in applied science to keep your muscles “confused” even longer. The end result is a program that everyone from 5K aspirants to professional athletes can benefit from.

What gives P90X2 its edge?

Dr. Marcus Elliott and the Peak Performance Project.
In order to take P90X2 to the next level, we enlisted the services of Dr. Marcus Elliott. One of the most sought-after trainers in the world of sports, Dr. Elliott now presides over Beachbody’s Scientific Advisory Board and has lent his expertise to the evolution that is P90X2. Until now, his groundbreaking training techniques have only been available to world-class athletes. With P90X2, now you can take them home.

Asics Evolution 5 Review

Monday, January 11th, 2010 at 10:22 am  
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Shoes are the key to an amazing run!!! I have never owned a pair of shoes that were over $50. The best pair I’ve had are my Nike Shox. I thought these shoes were amazing, and I still love them. BUT…I have always had aches and pains when I run especially in the quads and shins. I decided I needed to invest in some new shoes. After doing some research I found out they have RUNNING shoes! Shoes specially made just for running.

I had no idea that there were SO many different styles of shoes! Stability, control, support, cushioning, the list goes on and on. So I went into a local running store, The Portland Running Company, and got fitted. They had me run up and down a matt so they could watch my stride and how each foot lands. Turns out I have very low arches and am a severe over pronator(When the foot twists outwards and causes the arch to be over stretched).

After trying on a few different pairs of shoes and running in each one up and down that mat, I found the perfect pair. The Asics Evolution 5. It was like running on a cloud! This shoe is amazing. I have been running in these shoes for a week now and these have been the best runs of my life!Asics1

The 2 key parts of this shoe that make the biggest difference for me is the heel and the arch support. I have had heel pain for the past year because of my low arches. The heel on this shoe is more of a V shape rather than the typical U, meaning it cups the heel fairly tight and has lots of cushion underneath. I feel NO pain at all in my heals with these shoes. The 2nd part is the arch support. For those of us with low arches, when our foot strikes the ground, the arch collapses in order to absorb the impact. The support however, minimizes that impact by having a denser material underneath the arch to stop it from fully collapsing.

These shoes also have other key factors such as ACTUAL gel cushioning rather than air! Also the shoe has an outter lining that is VERY breathable and lightweight. Simply an amazing shoe and fantastic brand, Asics!

I highly recommend getting into a specialty running store, getting fitted, and making the investment in a GOOD pair of running shoes. The Asics Evolution 5 is perfect for anyone that over pronates or has low arches and needs that extra support.

You can see these shoes and my video review on www.Youtube.com/Betterlife90