Thursday, January 23, 2014

At Home Work Out programs. How to get fit without going to a gym.



I don't have 45 minutes to a hour before or after work; to go to the gym and get to work, or back to my family.  I was trying to figure out if all I would ever have time to do was run and do a few push ups.  I luckily found Beachbody, and their wonderful at home workout programs.  Gone are the days where people would look at you crazy when you told them you worked out at home.  At home work out programs like Insanity, P90X and T25 have gained crazy almost cult like followings.  You can see them everywhere on social media to infomercials.  And they are getting all this publicity frankly because they deliver and allow people to get amazing results without having to disrupt their regular lives.  If you are a stay at home mom looking to get in shape, something like T25 is fantastic.  You can get your workout in in under 30 minutes, shower up and eat all while your kids are taking a nap.  Or, on a weekend instead of leaving your house and commuting 15 minutes both way to the gym, well you can get your workout done in the time it takes you to commute to the gym.  
At home workout programs save you time, they save you money and quite frankly are a lot of fun when you plug into their system.  
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Calf Compression Sleeve Reviews. Yes, you will look awesome!

Hi Fitness Fans,

Last post we talked about why you need compression calf sleeves.  Just as a reminder in case you forgot or did not see the last post I will go over a few of the benefits of calf compression sleeves.

  • Circulates blood easier.  Which aids in post recovery.
  • Increases endurance as lactic acid has a harder time building up with increased blood flow.
  • Helps prevent shin splints.
  • You look cool. 

This time around we are going to review which of the calf compression sleeves I believe work best.

180 Quantum Cool Compression Calf Sleeves-  My first pair of compression gear. I really like these a lot and they really do wick away moisture when you really hit it hard at the gym or working out at home.  Has UPF 50+ so it is great to wear all year round especially when running outside as it can cool your skin down up to three degrees.  Rank #3

2XU Compression Calf Guard- Uses a graduated system of compression for different parts of your leg to help aid in blood circulation, which aids in anti-fatigue and quicker recovery. A very comfortable pair that I highly recommend.  Rank #2

Zensah Calf Compression Wear- These helped aid me in getting rid of my shin splints or at least not feeling the effects of them.  During Insanity and T25 workouts, there are a lot of plyometric jumps that can cause shin splint issues.  With a graduated compression system similar to 2XU, Zensah after regular use helped my shin splint issues go away.  Now I can try to compete with Shaun T... yeah right.  Rank #1

Whether traveling, sitting at your desk, or working out like a crazy person calf compression gear will help you feel better.

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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Why you need Calf Compression Sleeves. You'll Look Awesome too.




I enjoy Insanity, Insanity the Asylum Workouts, and T25 workouts.  And my calves always feel like they are going to explode when I am about 10 minutes into it.  Which is usually the warm up phase.....Ahhh!  Now, I do wear minimalist style shoes like my Inov-8's.  These types of shoes cause the calf muscles to work more and thus get my blood pumped into the veins, better muscle growth etc.  These types of shoes cause your feet and your calves to have a great range of motion when doing exercises like lunges, squats and even sprints.  I love these style of shoes, but found that my calves were getting too pumped too quickly.  I soon ordered a pair of calf compression sleeves and once I got over how cool I looked (my wife sighs in disbelief) I found that my calves were a lot less sore after my next workout.  My legs recovered quicker the next day and were ready for my favorite at home workout Insanity Pure Cardio!

I love to wear compression calf sleeves when I am traveling.  Whether flying or driving, compression calf sleeves keep your legs fresh from fatigue as the blood flows easier.

Whether running, lifting,biking, or doing High Intensity Interval Training (like the at home workout program T25), wearing calf compression sleeves will make your workout more pleasant and your legs will thank you the day after!

Did I mention that they make you look cool?  Fact:  My wife finds me much more handsome when I am wearing them.

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Thursday, January 16, 2014

What Do I need for a home gym? What you need to work out at home

Hey Fitness Fans,

So today we will be discussing what you really need to work out at home.

You first have to ask yourself what your goals are.  Do you want to lift weights to tone up and build bone density?  Are you looking to get stronger?  Are you looking to lose weight?  Gain cardio capacity for sports?
All these different goals will lead you to what type of equipment you should get.


  • If you are looking to get stronger and or tone up, build bone density, then you need to invest in some free weights.  Also known as dumb bells.  There are many different types of dumbbells to get, most will cost you roughly about a dollar per pound.  Another option to consider which costs considerably less is resistance bands.  Resistance bands are basically a large rubber band that creates resistance.  Simply by changing how you stand on the band while doing a bicep curl will change how much resistance you experience during the exercise.  So, most of the time you can get by with simply one or two bands compared to a set of dumbbells from 5lbs to 25lbs in five pound increments.  One thing to keep in mind with resistance training is that by building muscle you fight fat.  



  • A treadmill, elliptical, or bike are great options to increase your cardio capacity and lose weight.  These types of equipment will typically be fairly costly if you wish to have something that will last more than a year of continuous use.  I personally like the elliptical as it gets the arms and legs moving and is zero impact on the joints. I save the impact workouts for Insanity, P90X3 and T25.

  • Gym flooring is a great item to invest in.  I have had my gym flooring in my basement for about 2 years now.  Its great that I don't have to worry about denting my wood flooring with my dumbbells and I also have less stress on my joints from plyometrics. 



  • Exercise at Home DVD's are a great investment.  Hiring a personal trainer costs around $40 per session in most mid sized markets in the US.  If you work out with a trainer twice a week for two months you could have bought Insanity, P90X3 or T25 and had world class trainers in your home like Tony Horton and Shaun T.  I know you think it does not feel the same, but let me tell you that when they say go for it, you really want to because they can motivate you right through your computer screen.  I love P90X3 work out at home fitness dvdfor weight and resistance training.  I love T25 Work out at home with Shaun T for its cardio and mixed resistance training.  Both systems are very effective but distinctly different.  
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