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This is a review of the Plyo X workout, part of the P90X program. To learn more about the program and see reviews of the other workouts in the program, click here. As I have previously mentioned, P90X is, by far, the hardest workout program I have ever done. The plyometrics workout (Plyo X), however, is, in my opinion, the hardest workout in the program. For right about an hour, you're doing one thing and only one thing: jumping.
I’ve mentioned before that I am a very busy person. When I say this, please know that I am not complaining (most of the time). The fact of the matter is that I am busy because I choose to be. Part of this goes back to the fact that I’m a goal-oriented person: if I [...]
This is a review of the Chest and Back workout, part of the P90X program. To learn more about the program and see reviews of the other workouts in the program, click here. Chest and Back is the very first workout you are introduced to in the P90X program. As the name implies, the workout involves moves that target your chest and back (sorry, I had to point out the obvious). This essentially boils down to a lot of push-ups, pull-ups, and a few other, back-fly type exercises.
A lot of people try to avoid the idea of budgeting their money. They will tell you that it just takes too much work, or that having a budget is too restrictive. I understand these sentiments; setting up a good budget can be a lot of work, and I didn't spend my entire adolescence yearning for freedom just to be put back on an allowance (ok, I never actually received an allowance, but you get the idea). When you look at the facts, however, I think you'll see that budgeting, rather than being restrictive, really creates financial freedom.
I read a lot. In fact, there are times when it feels like reading is all I ever do. Some of what I read is trivial, some is informative, and then there are the things I read that really capture my attention. Here are some attention-getters from the past week. Changing How You Think About Money And Seeking Gods Direction With Your Finances This was a great guest post over at BibleMoneyMatters about putting our finances and spending in a heavenly perspective. It's a good reminder that our finances are ultimately not our own and that they have a purpose other than to make us happy. Lessons Learned From a Bicycle Being a big fan of riding my bike, the title of this article caught my attention. Turns out the story and lesson in the article made it worth my time to read. Just thought I'd pass those along to you. Feel free to let me know what you think! Or, even better, let the authors of these posts know what you think.
P90X is, without a doubt, the hardest workout program I have ever done. Each day is filled with new challenges, trials, and goals designed to get you into the best shape of your life. It's a lot of really hard work, but it is definitely worth it.
I let you all know last week that I had the opportunity to attend a workshop hosted by the Rich Dad team. As promised, here is my review of the event! For those who aren't aware, about 10 years ago, Robert Kiyosaki wrote a book called Rich Dad, Poor Dad, detailing his experience growing up learning from his "Rich Dad" the principles of getting rich (I am currently reading this book). The book covers many topics, but has an emphasis on the process of acquiring assets to become rich. He has since created an organization named Rich Dad with the purpose of teaching people around the world the advanced principles of his theories and ideas. I recently attended a promotional workshop with the organization and have written a review of the experience for your enjoyment.
This is the third of three posts in a series on goal setting. I'll try to make each post present the information from a different point of view, but you may notice that some trends do occur. If you have any questions or find any of this information helpful to you, feel free to leave me a note in the comments section. Other posts in this series: Setting Goals I, Setting Goals II.
Well, if you’re a user of mint.com like I am, then you might be aware of yesterday’s announcement that the site will be purchased by Intuit, the maker of Quicken, QuickBooks, and TurboTax. As a user of the program since right after its inception, I have to admit that I have some mixed feelings about [...]
This is the second of three posts in a series on goal setting. I'll try to make each post present the information from a different point of view, but you may notice that some trends do occur. If you have any questions or find any of this information helpful to you, feel free to leave me a note in the comments section. Other posts in this series: Setting Goals I, Setting Goals III.
I've spent a lot of time redesigning the look of the site this weekend and I'd love to hear your opinions on the new look. What do you like? What don't you like? What else would you like to see? Please let me know in the comments or contact me via the contact page!
This is the first of three posts covering the topic of goal setting. I'll try to make each post present the information from a different point of view, but you may notice that some trends to occur. If you have any questions or find any of this information helpful to you, feel free to leave me a note in the comments section.
Sorry guys, I don't have a lengthy post for you today. Instead, I have some exciting news!
My faith should affect everything I do. And yet it doesn't. Jesus said that, if I had faith the size of a mustard seed, I could move mountains.
I don't want to be fat. For most of my life, I've been involved in athleticism in some way or another. Growing up, my main form of exercise came from swimming.
Of all the areas in my life, I am probably the most disciplined when it comes to finances. What can I say? I have a plan, and I stick with it.
Faith. Fitness. Finance. These three words seem so simple. That is, until you actually try to engage in anything involving any of them with any rate of success.
My name is Branden. I am a high school teacher, a track coach, and a fitness and finance junkie who happens to think that life is pretty rough without viewing it through a spiritual lens. On this site, I hope to help you explore how to get into peak physical and financial shape while serving others, growing spiritually, and giving both time and money.
