Choosing a workout and training program is one of the most important first steps you should take as you start your 90 Day Body Transformation Challenge! We have compiled several optional program options for you as you go on this journey that we find to be effective programs.
To get started, We Recommend:
- Official Hynes Fitness Challenge Fitness & Nutrition Guide. This is a good overview of nutrition advise as well as training, but again, you can choose whatever program you would like and by no means our workout programs are not a one size fits all!
More Specialized:
But we also compiled several gender specific training plans too, if you are looking for something different and more specific to your needs:
- Workout Plans for Men: Several different programs for beginner, intermediate, advanaced, and over 40 group.
- Workout Plans for Women: Whether your goal is to sculpt, build muscle, lose fat, we have some options for you here.
Other Options:
Boot Camps
Boot camp workouts are efficient because you work your entire body– heart and muscles–by going from one exercise to another with no rest. The workouts involve calisthenics like pushups, jumping jacks, crunches and other body weight exercises…the difference lies in the intensity. In boot camp, your challenge is to take your body to its limit. You work, you sweat and, best of all, you burn calories like crazy.
- A great way to burn lots of calories.
- Efficient – you work your whole body in a short period of time.
- Fun – each exercise is different so you don’t get bored.
- Easy to fit in to a busy schedule – You can do it anywhere with little equipment.
- As challenging as you want them to be.
P90X & INSANITY
If you prefer to workout from home or just have to because of your busy lifestyle, etc. then 2 of the best options on the market would either by the P90X or Insanity. The other great benefit to a program like this is that you don’t have to do any real planning, just throw the DVD’s in and press play and get ready to go! Below is a comparison of the programs for your review. Even if I am not doing a P90X program, I will still do their “Ab Ripper X” routine, its that good!
| P90X | Insanity | |
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| Fitness Instructor | Tony Horton | Shaun T. |
| Workout Slogan | “Bring It!” | “Dig deeper!” |
| Length Of Program | 90 Days | 60 Days |
| Average Time Of Workouts | About 75 Minutes | About 45 minutes |
| # Of Workout DVD’s | 12 DVD’s | 10 DVD’s |
| Style Of Workouts | Muscle Confusion | Max Interval Training |
| Workout Schedule | 6 days a week, 1 rest/stretch day | 6 days a week, 1 rest day |
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CrossFit
CrossFit is something that I do on and off in addition to my more traditional fitness program. It is great for increasing your cardiovascular ability, flexibility, and strength and is extremely challenging and fun! Its something that I would certainly recommend trying out.