Day 5 of the P90X® programs brings back several great workouts, including Ab Ripper X and several exercises from the back routine first done on Day 1. In addition, however, Tony Horton and the gang bring on some leg exercises that don't look like much, until you try to DO them! Link to Full Story
With a national obesity rate of nearly 30 percent, we know that we're overweight. But if thin isn't the indicator of fitness, and you can't be large and fit, how are we supposed to tell if we're healthy? Let's decipher what these studies indicate and sort through the murkiness about what it really means to be fit. Link to Full Story
OK, for all of you people who think that yoga is for wimps, I challenge you to try the P90X version - Yoga X! Not only is it incredibly challenging, but rather than just perverting yoga into some mindlessly intense workout, Yoga X actually flows in a manner that is both extremely effective, as well as executed in a manner that is true to the yoga lifestyle and philosophies. Link to Full Story
Finally - a P90X workout that didn't leave me wanting to curl up into the fetal position and cry for Momma! That being said, the P90X® Shoulder and Arm routine is no joke, and is every bit as effective as every other P90X workout that I have been through. Link to Full Story
Concepts such as visualization and affirmations were popular long before the term "law of attraction" became mainstream, and long before the success of movies like The Secret. The reason for that is because those methods work. However, like any success method, you have to do it right in order to get the results. Link to Full Story
If you wanted to go from the east side of town to the west side of town, there would be a defined route to get there, right? In fact, most people would take that route because it is probably the easiest, fastest, most convenient way to get to that side of town. What do you do when that route is blocked, however? Link to Full Story
Wouldn't it be nice if when it came time to make changes in our lives, we could just look up ahead and see a bright, blinking arrow that would point us in the right direction to go? Well, life doesn't work that way, so it falls to us to recognize the signs, and to then take appropriate action. Link to Full Story
It's not the size of your success plan that matters, but rather what you DO with it! Link to Full Story
The P90X chest and back workout is no joke! It is as intense as they claim it is, and at the same time it is fun, and radically effective! Link to Full Story
If you are of the belief that the product or service that you offer can be truly beneficial to other people, then finding a way to get that product or service in front of your audience is the most immediate challenge. Link to Full Story
Beachbody's online WOWY workout community and their Million Dollar Body Club are truly extraordinary in the opportunities they represent for someone who wants to lose weight or get in shape. Beachbody's offering gives new meaning to the term "over-deliver," and a quick look at this list of goodies will prove that conclusively. Link to Full Story
Despite a startling amount of scientific research and real-world examples, there is still a grossly inaccurate belief that the key to weight loss is starving yourself. Not only is that an exceptionally false statement, but starving yourself actually causes your body to store body fat, and it also deprives your body of much needed energy and nutrients, which in turn makes your health decline - regardless of what the scale says. Link to Full Story
In all of my years as a personal trainer and a personal development writer, I have never been more convinced about a program's ability to help people take control over their lives more than the P90X Extreme Training System®. Link to Full Story
One of the biggest problems that people face (if not THE biggest), is that they stand in their own way when it comes to getting what they want out of life in general, or even out of any given situation. Link to Full Story
Research shows that the more veggies you consume daily, the better off you'll be, in terms of overall health and body weight. Aim for five to nine or even 13 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Here are six reasons why. Link to Full Story
No one likes to be called a quitter, and it's pretty easy to not end up with that title, because in truth, very few people actually make enough of a true effort at something to even honestly say that they tried in the first place. Link to Full Story
People have been sweating it out on the dance floor for years now, and the fact that it is a great workout is pretty well understood. However, like any workout, there are ways to get the most out of it, or ways to minimize the benefits that you'll get. Link to Full Story
Personal Development for Stupid People is available in both eBook and Audio download format, and a printed version is also available for people who want to curl up with the book and study it while away from their computer. Link to Full Story
If you want to get the most out of your exercise and weight loss program in the shortest amount of time, there are two words that you should become very familiar with - muscle confusion. Link to Full Story
Almost from the cradle, people are conditioned to strive not for what they actually want, but rather for whatever their local culture believes is possible for them. What kind of self-replicating, culturally limiting crap is that? Link to Full Story
If low fat and fat free foods were the key to weight loss, why are there still so many overweight people in the world? Link to Full Story
An in-depth and very specific review of the entire Million Dollar Mindset program, a 6-CD audio set produced by James Arthur Ray. Link to Full Story
Updates on the Personal Development for Stupid People eBook and audio book, and also a teaser about the upcoming Million Dollar Body Challenge!Updates on the Personal Development for Stupid People eBook and audio book, and also a teaser about the upcoming Million Dollar Body Challenge! Link to Full Story
An in-depth and very specific review of the entire Million Dollar Mindset program, a 6-CD audio set produced by James Arthur Ray. Link to Full Story
Have you ever just had it with all of the self improvement dogma that is happily running rampant all over the Internet these days? Does the term "information overload," or the question "Where did all of these 'alleged' experts come from?" ever cross your mind? Link to Full Story
Whose fault is it REALLY that you are fat? I mean, it couldn't possibly be your own, right? Link to Full Story
Are your productivity practices actually increasing your productivity, or are they eating up your valuable time and mental capital instead? Link to Full Story
If you are wondering what personal development resources you should consider on your path of personal growth and success, be sure to check out this interview about the Personal Development Partners website. Link to Full Story
Even the most efficient and confident people can sometimes benefit from a well-timed helping hand. What about you? Are your plans for world domination right on schedule? Link to Full Story
Do you have a paperless office, or have many trees sacrificed themselves in the course of you doing your business every day? If you'd like to "go paperless," then check out some of these tips for doing just that! Link to Full Story
There is an old saying that "no man is an island," and I have found over the years that rarely can a man or woman accomplish anything of note without some help from other people. Link to Full Story
Personal Development is just like anything else in the world - in order to get the most out of it, you'll need people to help you along the way. The trick is to find the right type of people who will help you attain your goals without bogging you down in the process. Link to Full Story
So, are you ready for another year of claiming that you are going to do a bunch of great stuff, but then not actually doing it? Link to Full Story
Do you want to take advantage of a simple and free method of attaining your goals, or are you going to insist on doing it the hard way? Link to Full Story
Ever written your own eulogy? You should try it - it is an amazing personal growth experience! Link to Full Story
You've got grand plans to build an empire of happiness and success in your life, right? Do you know the fast and easy way to do that, or are you taking the long road? Link to Full Story
Calorie counting can be a recipe for disaster when it comes to weight loss. Don't fall into this common trap! Link to Full Story
When it comes down to it, are you living the life that you truly want to be living, or the life that is convenient or expected of you? Link to Full Story
If you could go back and smack your younger self around to knock some sense into him or her, would you do it? Link to Full Story
As the New Year approaches and you start thinking about your New Year's weight loss resolutions, consider what you have done in the past and how effective it has been. If you haven't yet attained your weight loss goals, make sure that you do things differently this year. Link to Full Story
A Thanksgiving opportunity to get some serious discounts on personal development products and services! Link to Full Story
Would you believe that real weight loss and noticeable muscle gain can happen without ever setting foot inside a gym? YES is the answer, and here is how I did it! Link to Full Story
A vacation becomes even more valuable when you can bring home some lessons that will make all future days - vacations and otherwise - even better than they were before. Link to Full Story
It's time to buckle down and get serious about using the Internet for something other than web surfing, and in order to help make that happen, I am going to pretty much give away my paycheck! Link to Full Story
Are you one of those people who is constantly changing their mind about what to do? We call that "waffling" where I come from, and here is a great way to stop that nonsense! Link to Full Story
Ever felt stupid, or come across someone that you thought was stupid? Check out these 7 tips and help to stamp out the stupidity! Link to Full Story
Update on the membership drive for Personal Development Partners, including over $500 worth of cash and prizes, free iPods, free premium memberships, and more! Link to Full Story
Very cool weight loss product discount on the eBook The Definitive Weight Loss Guide to Exercises that Shred Bodyfat! Link to Full Story
Improve your life by simply managing your expectations about what life is going to throw at you, and then responding accordingly! Link to Full Story
If you want to know how to use the Internet to lose weight, be sure sure to check out these 6 tips on how to get the most out of your time online! Link to Full Story
Want a FREE iPod Nano with video, or a free iPod Shuffle preloaded with incredible content? Or how about a gift certificate for $75 so you can go shopping at Amazon.com? It's all part of the Personal Development Push! Link to Full Story
This is another one of those exercises that looks a lot easier than it really is! However, when done correctly, it is a great core training exercise, and you will build up the stability of your shoulder joints as well. Link to Full Story
The new Personal Development Partners interface is finally done, and it is bigger and better than ever! Link to Full Story
Solid information about the Bent Knee Leg Raise abdominal exercise, as well as good info about effective abdominal exercises in general. Link to Full Story
Memes and group writing projects in the blogosphere can have real value, even when it comes to personal development. If you are going to participate in these projects, make sure that you do it for the right reasons and that you get the most out of it! Link to Full Story
The squat exercise has many different variations, and not all of them are the classic image that people get of some huge guy with chalk all over his hands trying to squat down with about 800,000 pounds of metal on his shoulders! Link to Full Story
This edition of the Doing it Differently Blog Carnival covers an incredible variety of information! We've got getting rid of social norms, finding a job, creating success, overcoming obstacles, humor, sex, making babies, and more! Link to Full Story
The Burn the Fat Inner Circle is an incredible weight loss website, and this post lists some of the major benefits, as well as links to free content and tours of the site. Link to Full Story
Having a high level of cardiovascular endurance means that you can exercise both longer and harder, resulting in more rapid weight loss, a better level of heart health, significantly lower blood pressure, and an overall increase in your level of health. Link to Full Story
If you have solid goal attainment practices, then you should be well on your way to success. However, are you prepared for the 7 surefire ways to fail at goal attainment that might jump up and sabotage your progress? Link to Full Post
The Dumbbell Supination Curl is one of the best overall bicep exercises because it works the bicep muscles from several different angles and it engages the forearm muscles as well. Link to Full Story
This is a great list of motivating factors that will help you to get out of bed even when you don't want to! Link to Full Story
Clarian health has put a hardcore message out to its employees: Shape up, or PAY up! Link to Full Story
So you've got a class reunion coming up and you don't want to be the person who looks like they've spent the last 10 years growing OUT instead of up. If you've got 30 days and you are willing to live by the following 5 tips, you are guaranteed to not only lose a significant amount of weight, but to feel incredible as well! Link to Full Story
This week's Link Love edition runs the gamut from being a kid all the way up through being the future you, and includes many ideals and systems for maximizing the entire journey! Link to Full Story
Crunches on an exercise ball are a very effective abdominal exercise, but you need to do them right if you want to get the most out of the movement! Link to Full Story
Having a party based around the Law of Attraction and including some awesome prizes is just a fun thing to do, and Edward Mills has done it with style! Link to Full Story
For years both men and women have been searching for that perfect abdominal training routine that would give them a sexy mid-section. It is a process that can broken down into two simple steps, both of which are detailed here. Link to Full Story
The keys to your future happiness may lie safely tucked away in your past where they can be withdrawn and used - free of charge! Link to Full Story
If you want to maximize the loss of bodyfat when you are doing cardiovascular training, then learn to manipulate your body's systems by checking out this brief primer on how your body uses energy during cardiovascular exercise. Link to Full Story
Hmmm....which is more humiliating? Getting caught trying to solicit sex, or walking around town in a chicken suit helping to stamp out the very crime that you got busted for??? Link to Full Story
Are your barriers to personal growth due to the fact that you are not providing enough service to yourself, or to others? The examples in this post will help to clarify whether or not that is happening to you. Link to Full Story
The way that you act in public needs to match the way that you act in private if you truly want to create success in your life! Link to Full Story
This close grip push up is an excellent way to work your tricep muscles without using any equipment whatsoever! Link to Full Story
Are your emotions powering up your level of motivation so that your goals come screaming towards you at break-neck speed, or are you just going through a list of goal-related tasks without really putting forth a gargantuan effort? Link to Full Story
If you don't know how to workout with dumbbells, you are truly missing out on a great way get in shape, yet a way that requires very little exercise equipment.In fact, if you had a proper set of dumbbells, you could stay in shape for the rest of your life. Link to Full Story
Apparently the old adage 'sex sells and people are buying' is as true now as it has ever been! At least that seems to be the case when considering the details behind an ex-bikini model working as a news anchor, even though she has no real journalism experience to speak of... Link to Full Story
Is this the death of positive thinking? Hardly! However, knowing how to use positive thinking as a tool means understanding how it works - both the good, as well as the bad. Link to Full Story
The Barbell Step is one of the most effective leg exercises that you can do, and it also does a great job of keeping your heart rate up, thus burning more calories! Link to Full Story
Have your personal development efforts met with limited success? Believe it or not, even if you are working hard to accomplish your goals, you could be missing one important step to the process! Link to Full Story
Don't let expensive exercise equipment keep you from getting started on a health, fitness, or weight loss program! Save money on exercise equipment using these 4 tips, and you'll have cleared a roadblock that may have previously been standing in your way. Link to Full Story
Michael Vick was indicted on federal charges recently, but his story can be used as a valuable life lesson that everyone from "common folk" all the way up through the rich and famous can get value from. Link to Full Story
Your ability to create success is limited only by your ability to believe in yourself. Are you doing what you want to do in the world, and accomplishing it with an unlimited supply of power? Link to Full Story
Volume 1 of Cross-Cultural Contamination features quality blog posts about self improvement, the law of attraction, interval training, weight loss, and exercise! Link to Full Story
This is one of my favorite abdominal exercises, and if you want to get the most "bang for your buck" out of the time that you spend working your abs, you should try this exercise out and see how effective it is! Link to Full Story
This edition of the Doing it Differently blog carnival has plenty of job/career-related info that has a lot of value, several mind-hack or point of view modifications to make your life a better place to be, and even a different take on making money with Google AdSense! Link to Full Story
If you really want to lose weight or crank up your level of health, interval training is the way to go! This guide spells out the basics of how to take advantage of this very effective exercise system. Link to Full Story
The Roman Catholic church comes forth with $660 million dollars and an official apology to the victims of sexual abuse. Am I the only one who smells "PR move" rather than an actual solution to the problem? Link to Full Story
Attention Splatter, intuition, health, happiness, kisses, and even lessons from someone who has been at the helm for almost a century. Be sure to check out this edition of Self Improvement and Law of Attraction Link Love! Link to Full Story
Power up your abdominal workout and also save time by doing an exercise that works many different muscles all at the same time, yet requires no equipment whatsoever! Link to Full Story
Apparently there are all of these miraculous new ways to lose weight! Let's see...cutting the vagus nerve, the SUGAR diet, popping the "market's best" pills, and oh, let's not forget about TEEN GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY! Uh. I can't say anymore. Just read the post. Link to Full Story
A hilarious look inside the unlikely keyword combinations that landed people on a blog about self improvement and personal development. Would you believe nudity and fishing were both involved??? Link to Full Story
Are you making any progress with your cardiovascular training program, or are you just going through the motions and not getting very much out of it? Link to Full Story
How much fun would the gym be if everyone worked together and liked each other? Sounds pretty boring. Check out this story about Teddy Bear, and see if you can relate! Link to Full Story
When I heard about Brian Kim's eBook, 'The Hidden Secret in Think and Grow Rich', I knew I had to check it out. My review of the book dishes on what it has to offer, which is plenty! Link to Full Story
Doing the reverse barbell curl is an excellent exercise for pounding on your biceps while also developing strong, powerful forearms. Link to Full Story
People have become unnecessarily hooked on sensationalized news stories, and this business with Paris Hilton is just the latest example. Mika Brzezinski fights back by destroying not one, but two news stories about Paris Hilton while on the air! Link to Full Story
Self improvement defined, personal development, decision making, weight loss, schmoozing, and more! You don't want to miss this edition of the Self Improvement and Law of Attraction Link Love Series! Link to Full Story
