The New Garmin Fenix 3 Sapphire

I recieved the Garmin Fenix 3 in the mail today.  I am going to test it out this week as much as possible so that I can do a review on it.  It will mostly be on the features I myself will use it for, which is running, trail biking, and everyday activities.  I will also add other things I'm interested in like notifications, widgets, pc connection, etc.

This will be be my first review posted on Youtube, and hopefully not my last.  So, if you like working out, fitness gadgets, running shoes, etc., make sure to stay tuned.  My goal is to share my experiences, tips, and opinions about things I use for fitness, and hopefully others will find this information helpful.

Where to buy the Fenix 3 Sapphire?  This is where I bought mine.
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Taking Insanity Max 30 Outside!

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Just because it's a home workout, doesn't mean it has to be done at home or even inside.  Yesterday we take it to the soccer field.  It was nice out and we felt like doing something outside.

 

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We used a laptop and put the disc in and started doing work.  I definitely enjoyed being able to take up more room while doing suicide burpee drills. It's great to be able to stay on my workout schedule no matter where I am.  It's especially even easier to do so with Beachbody On Demand too!

What is Beachbody On Demand?

What is Beachbody On Demand?

Now you can access awesome workout programs from Beachbody like P90X and Insanity all in one location digitally.  You can now access these workouts from your mobile device or computer!  Now you can get your workouts in anytime, anywhere!  I will tell you exactly how to do this.

What you will need is a Beachbody Club Membership.  Beachbody On Demand is not available to those with basic memberships(free membership).  The Club Membership is $2.99 a week, billed $38.87 quarterly in advance to the credit card you provide.  The Club Membership gives you more than just the access to a massive collection of world-class workout programs like P90X and Insanity.  Here's a list of other things you will get with your Club Membership.

New workouts every month, so you'll never run out of streaming options when you're on-the-go!  10% discount on all Beachbody products, including Shakeology®, fitness programs, gear, and supplements  Personalized meal plans that help accelerate your progress  Live chats with your favorite trainers, including Tony Horton, Shaun T, Autumn Calabrese, and Chalene Johnson  Your own personal Coach, who can help take your results to the next level with individualized guidance and support  Active Message Boards with answers to your food and fitness questions  Access to the online SuperGym, where you can schedule and log your workouts and easily track your progress Also available is the Club + Shakeology Challenge Pack! March Special Only!! BUY NOW! Team Beachbody Club + Shakeology Challenge Pack includes: 1.  3 months Full Access to Beachbody On Demand Digital Fitness Library 2.  10% discount on Team Beachbody purchases 3.  Personalized meal plans 4.  VIP Access to Beachbody Celebrity Trainers 5.  Your very own FREE Team Beachbody Coach =) 6.  Access to the online SuperGym to track your workouts and progress 7.  Message boards 8.  30 day supply of Shakeology (choose your own flavor) 9.  Exclusive Invitation to my VIP Mecca Challenge Group on Facebook! 10.  Workout anywhere as long as you have an internet connection, no more DVDs!

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P90X3 and Insanity Max 30 Hybrid Workout Schedule

 
I wanted a workout schedule that included weight training, cardio, core strengthening, and stretching.  As an obstacle racer I feel that it is very important to be strong in all these areas, so I decided to create this P90X3/Insanity Max 30 Hybrid Schedule.  I also included scheduled runs, because running is a big part of OCR(Obstacle Course Racing).

Who should consider doing the P90X3 and Insanity Max 30 Hybrid?
I recommend this schedule to those who have completed P90X3 and Insanity Max 30, or if you are in great shape wanting to taking it to the next level.  I do not recommend this hybrid program to those just starting/beginners.  Although these workouts can be done by beginners with modifications, this hybrid may be too much for those just starting.  Two workouts in one day can cause beginners to over train and can lead to injury.
 
P90X3 will give me the upper body strength, balance, and stretching I need.  I used all of the strength training workout from P90X3 to help build muscle.  I've incorporated X3 Yoga for flexibility and balance.  X3 Abs will help with my core strength.

Insanity Max 30 will give me the speed and endurance I need.  I added all of the workouts from Insanity Max 30 into this hybrid.  The cardio is top notch even though it is only 30 minutes long.  These workout will help me keep my speed and endurance while still strengthening my legs, chest, and core.

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A Couple Ways I Train For Spartan Races

Trail Running and Sandbag exercises are a couple of ways I train for OCR( Obstacle Races).  Spartan Race always seem to find awesome trails to run through during their events.  Honestly, I like trail running better than running on the road.  It's just a little more exciting in my opinion.  On the trails it's important to stay alert of path so that you do not trip over rocks, roots, and other things you might find on the trail. Most of the trails I've run have been very windy as appose to a straight street or sidewalk.  All this is great training for obstacle races.

UWF Trails in Pensacola, FL

The Sandbag exercises I do also help get ready for obstacle races.  Usually they have you carry something.  I've had to carry logs, sandbags, buckets of sand, buckets of sand, and even ruck sacks.  Adding a little weight during your runs or even walks can help you prepare for some of these challenges during the races.  There are many other ways to train with sandbags besides just walking or running with them.  You can do squats, lunges, presses, curls, etc.

Sandbag Carry with My Wife

While these are a couple of ways of training for obstacle races, they are not the only things I do to prepare.  Below are a couple other workouts I've done to get ready for Spartan Races.

Spartan 300 Workout
Asylum's Power Legs
P90X2 Total Body Workout
P90X2 P.A.P. Upper Workout

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Last Week Of My P90X2/ Asylum V2 Hybrid Workout Schedule

This is my workout today, but the video was taken 2 years ago.  I tell you what. This workout does not get any easier.  You just keep getting better.  A lot of the exercises in this workout takes some time to get used to because of the stability ball.  If you work through it and keep doing your workouts.  You will definitely improve.

If you have done this workout before, what are your thoughts?  Did it take you a while to get used to the stability ball?  Comment below.




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What And What Not To If You Miss One or More Scheduled Workouts

So, what do you do when you miss a day or even a couple days from a workout program like P90X, Insanity, Body Beast, or any other workout program with a schedule?  I get asked this question a lot, because let's face it.  Life happens and sometimes it makes it impossible to get a workout in.  I want to share with you what works for me.

Importance Of A Workout Schedule
The first thing I want to stress is the importance of a workout schedule.  This is the way I look at it.  A schedule helps you stay on track with what you need to do as apposed to what you just feel like doing.  You may not feel like working out your legs, but if it's on the schedule you will more likely get it done than if you had no schedule at all.  You may already know that you don't want to skip "leg day", because it just looks funny when you are built up top but your your lower half is not.  If you are following a schedule, then it should include exactly what you need to get to your goals.

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What To Do When You Miss A Workout
Ok, so here it is. If i absolutely cannot get my workout in and miss a day.  I use that day as my rest day and continue where I left off on the next day.  You will usually have a rest day at least once week, so if you do what I just explained you will not actually have missed a day.  If I miss two days I just move on the the next scheduled workout the next day.  I try not to stress on missing two days because I can at least make one of those days up on my rest day.  If I miss any more days than two workouts I usually start the week over again.

What Not To Do
So, the one thing I see people do if they miss a workout is double up workouts the next day.  They will do the workout that they missed and also the workout that is schedule for that day on the same day.  This is something that I do not recommend.  One reason is because it increases the chances for injury.  Results do not come from just one or two great workouts.  Results come from staying consistent doing exercise daily for a couple weeks to a few months.  Some double up their workouts as I explained and cannot do their workout the next day because they are too sore or even injured.  This will mess up your consistency.  Yes, you may feel ok to do both workouts at the time but you don't know how it will effect your performance the next day.  I know people like to workout hard, but if you're injured you may not be able to put any work in.  Workout hard and smart.  Here's an analogy for you.  If by chance you didn't get to brush your teeth yesterday, would you brush it twice in a row today?  No, it doesn't work that way.

Related Links:
P90X2 and Asylum Volume 2 Hybrid Workout Schedule
Sticking To My Workout Schedule