P90X - The 11 Laws of Health & Fitness by Tony Horton

Hey Rockstars!  I want to share with you today WHY P90X is the success that it is.  In a nutshell, Tony Horton is ahh-mazing, and he totally 'gets it'.  He has 11 Laws of Health & Fitness, and I absolutely have to share them with you...if this doesn't hit home with you, I don't know what will!!!

The 11 Laws of Health & Fitness by Tony Horton   Law 1- The three C's: Be CREATIVE, stay CURIOUS, & live COMMITTED to a life of variety.   Create variety in your workouts!  Always up the ante and increase resistance.   Law 2- Consistency   a. Show up everyday.  Do something!  The more you do the better.  Consistency is key you have to exercise at least 5-7 days days a week.  b. Patience and persistence create discipline and success. c. Stick to your plan no matter what...FINISH!   It doesn't have to be perfect; good days and bad days happen...just DO SOMETHING!   "Do Your Best....And Forget The Rest!"   Law 3- Intensity   a. Find the line:         **extra reps         **add more weight and resistance         **increase your range of motion as you get stronger         **high reps, low-reps: what's right for you?   b.  The over/under        **If you over train you won't see results because your body doesn't get a chance to repair.  If you under train you won't get results!   c. Put on the brakes       **take a break in the middle if you have to       **give yourself a break--its not about your ego       **illness & injuries need a break (if your ankle's broken work the top, if your shoulders hurt work the bottom...if both are messed up work your middle!)   Law 4-- Purpose! Find your reason why    Tony's reason's for why he works out and cares about his health   1. Better health & vitality 2. Improved fitness over time 3. Quality of life your energy and enthusiasm 4. Right plan for the future--- less vulnerable to illnesses and injuries   Other reasons why: 1. Community: spending time with like minded people & meeting new friends 2. Sports: Competition athleticism, improved balance & coordination & fun1 3. Looking better: self esteem & confidence 4. Mind-Body-Spirit--Fitness is a foundation of an abundant life!   Law 5--Reality   1.  Stop living in the past, the future or for other people 2.  Know the difference between the truth and your fantasy version of your life. 3.  Accept who you are right now and keep moving forward...ROCK WHAT YOU GOT! 4.  Don't let your ego ruin your life. 5.  Stop lying to yourself.   Reality pt. II   1. Choose workouts that target your strengths and weaknesses 2. Know your body "ectomorph", "endomorph", or "mesomorph" 3. Grow fit & get healthy gracefully     Law 6--Sports create: 1. Balance 2. Coordination 3. Stamina 4. Agility 5. Endurance 6. Skill 7. Competition 8. Community/Friendships 9. Family Unity   Law 7--Plan "Plan it you'll do it, wing it & you won't!"   The rules:   1. Schedule all the workouts 30 days in advance! 2. Write it down! 3. Get a calendar put it somewhere you will see it everyday! 4. Stay accountable w/workout partners!   Law 8--Stress n' Sleep ARE linked! **stressed out & sleep deprived people don't eat right or exercise   You need a minimum of 7-8 hours of sleep every night. When you don't you crave sugar, fat, salt, & caffeine. Stress depletes energy, decreases strength, and leads to injuries.   Combat stress by:   --Turn off the drama in your life!  You're not in junior high anymore!! --Choose wisdom and forgiveness over anger and blame. --Focus on the solution, not the problem! --Write your issues down and go to bed; don't stay up thinking about it!   Sleep=Healing "Recharge & Replenish" 1. Restores the power of the body mind & spirit 2. Improves immunity function 3. 7-8 hours essential for mental & emotional balance   Law 9-- LOVE it   Be Creative Follow the fun Hybrid programs & workouts to keep it interesting and keep boredom and plateau at bay   Law 10--Flexibility Yoga & stretching is the glue!   --Helps improve strength & conditioning --Do some kind of yoga or stretching as often as you can get it in   Law 11--You are what you eat!   1. If you eat crap, you will feel like crap. Period! 2. Food is energy that feeds the mind, body, spirit 3. Prevents fatigue, improves sleep quality & relieves stress 4. Slows aging   Keep eating bad i.e., Fatty, sugary, salty foods here's what you can expect:   **heart disease **high blood pressure **hypertension **type II diabetes **arthritis **parkinson's disease **cancers of the breast, prostate, liver, colon, esophagus, and kidneys   Think about the future!!!  The last 20 years of your life are going to be hell if you don't start taking better care of your health and fitness! Okay friends...You can't say it any better than Tony just did.  Like it?  Want more of Tony?  Get with your Beachbody coach and order you some P90X!  Take the first step and start working towards a happier, healthier YOU!