Here I compare the TRX Portable Gym Suspension Trainer vs the Elite Gymnastics Rings II.

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Elite Rings II Product Review

I have 5 pairs of these bad boys in my torture chamber and love them!  Here is some honest feedback to help your buying decisions.

1 Set Up – slightly tedious.  I recommend hanging them and leaving them.

2 Portability – Elite Rings are portable but are easier

3 Durability – Quality Nylon webbing straps and strong buckles.

4 Adustability – very easy to adjust.

5 Compared to Xtreme Rings … Elite Rings have a HIGHER weight capacity

6 Elite Rings Include…
2 Resin Elite Rings
2 Extra long straps with easily adjustable buckles.

Elite Rings allow for extreme upper body drills…
Pullups – Endless Variations
Pushups – Endless Varations
Muscle Ups
Dips
Multiple Ab Exercises
**Limited Lower Body Use.  When you are looking for extreme upper body gymnastics strength go with Elite Rings.

When you are looking for a total body workout for both upper and lower body, go with the TRX Gym in a Bag Suspension Trainer.

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One of the most common issues when it comes to health and healthy weight loss is the topic of going to the bathroom…as in #2.  It may not be the most pleasant topic but it MUST be addressed in order for you to get the weight loss and health results that you want.  Based on my experience, I would guess that 5 out of 10 (ladies probably 7 out of 10) of YOU are constipated.  That is having ONE or less bowel movement per day.  There is the reason you “feel” the way you feel.

When you are bound up and constipated you are storehousing toxic waste in your system.  This wreaks havoc on your immune system and hormonal system and is the main reason why a number of you are at a weight loss plateau and or struggling to lose weight.

Here is are some key contributors to constipation…

• Poor nutrition (high sugar / high carb)
• Lack of sleep
• Avoiding exercise
• Cumulative stress (family, job, boss, dog, finances, etc…)
• Low dietary fiber intake
• Medication (specifically anti-depressants, pain meds, and anti-biotics)

How can you solve this problem?

This AdvoCare Product Review is one of the most UNDER-utilized products on the market for Weight/Fat Loss and overall Health.

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Here is what Probiotic Restore will do for you…

• Relieve constipation

• Balance intestinal bacteria (providing help with Krohn’s, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Diverticulitis)

• Improve immune system

• Increase nutrient absorption (more energy)

• Improve digestion and intestinal health

Click Here to Buy Probiotic Restore

When beginning ANY Weight / Fat Loss Program, I recommend starting with the following products in addition to Probiotic Restore in order to MAXIMIZE YOUR RESULTS…

    Herbal Cleanse

    Meal Replacement Shakes

    Spark

*Please ask your questions about your weight loss plan or product questions in the COMMENTS section below.  Also leave COMMENTS as to how Probiotic Restore and the Cleansing process have worked for YOU!

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*St. Paul Kettlebell Instructor Brad Nelson Reviews AdvoCare Probiotic Restore.

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Here is product review on AdvoCare’s Herbal Cleanse.  I recommend this product to EVERYONE who…

• Is starting a weight/fat loss program

• Is an athlete looking to go to the next level

• Wants more energy

• Wants to boost his/her immune system.

Click Here to Buy the Herbal Cleanse System

Herbal Cleanse benefits…

• Supports healthy weight/fat loss
• Eliminates toxins
• Promotes regularity
• Body detoxification
• Fiber
• Increases healthy bacteria balance
• Boosts immune system
• Improves skin tone

Products that complement the Herbal Cleanse system…

   Probiotic Restore

    Spark

    Meal Replacement Shakes

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 ”What is the BEST Portable Gym available for the money?”

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That is one of the most common email questions I receive.  Here is my answer…

I own the 2 most popular suspension training gyms on the market…

1 TRX Suspension Trainer Gym in a Bag

2 Lifeline Jungle Gym

The following Video contains scenes from my “Lab” where I test equipment like this on a daily basis.

Here’s my opinion on how they stack up against each other…

Here’s who wins in a cage match between the TRX Gym in a Bag vs. Lifeline Jungle Gym…

• Durability…TRX Gym in a Bag
  
• Multiple Anchoring Capability (doors, bars, trees, anything you can “loop”)….TRX Gym in a Bag
• Ease of Adjustability…TRX Gym in a Bag
• Strength of Straps…TRX Gym in a Bag
• Handle Comfort…TRX Gym in a Bag
• Overall “Feeling” of Safety…TRX Gym in a Bag
• Overall Ruggedness / Ability to Handle the “Beatdown”…TRX Gym in a Bag
• Price…Jungle Gym

*Price is the ONLY comparison where the Lifeline Jungle Gym beats the TRX Suspension Trainer Gym in a Bag.

Which car is better in performance (and which would you rather drive)…a Chevette or a Audi R8?

  Vs. 

When you decide on the Audi R8…
I recommend the TRX Gym in a Bag “Home Training Bundle”

Click Here to Buy the TRX Gym in a Bag

Click Here to Buy the TRX Gym in a Bag

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This is My ALL-TIME Favorite Workout Tool.  I believe it is the greatest invention for workouts / training ever invented…

The Gymboss Interval Timer

Have you every spent WAY more time in the gym because you were sidetracked talking to someone?  or looking at the opposite sex?

Here’s why I recommend the Gymboss Interval Timer to keep you on task during your workouts…

-One or two different time intervals from 2 seconds to 60 minutes adjustable by the second
-Adjust the Interval Period and/or the Rest Period or both
-Auto mode keeps repeating through intervals
-Manual mode acts as countdown timer
-Alarm by beep, vibration, or both
-Alarm duration of 1 or 10 seconds
-AAA battery included
-Size of a small pager
-Water and shock resistant
-Tracks the number of intervals you have completed
-Easy to use
-Easy to change intervals

Here’s are THREE workout ideas for Gymboss Interval Timer…

Tabata

One of the easiest, simplest methods for quick fat loss.  Tabata
protocol is :20 work / :10 rest for 8 rounds or 4 minutes.  Each 4
minute interval will kick your ass like nothing you’ve ever tried
before.  Do 4-8 Tabata protocols for training sessions lasting 16 – 40
minutes total (including optional rest).

Here is killer 20-minute Tabata workout…

:20 Bodyweight Squats
:10 Rest
:20 Pushups
:10 Rest
Repeat 4 Rounds

Rest 1:00

:20 Mountain Climbers
:10 Rest
:20 TRX Rows ( TRX Portable Gym in a Bag )
:10 Rest
Repeat 4 Rounds

Rest 1:00

:20 Hindu Pushups
:10 Rest
:20 Alternating Lunges
:10 Rest
Repeat 4 Rounds

Rest 1:00

:20 Burpees
:10 Rest
Repeat 8 Rounds

Total Time = 19 minutes

HIIT = High Intensity Interval Training

HIIT is a much better way to lose fat with any type of cardio
training.  It is similar to Tabata but with longer interval periods.
Usually HIIT periods are a 2:1 work:rest ratio.  They can really be
whatever interval length you want.  Here’s an example…

Sprint 200 meters
Walk 100 meters
Repeat 8 rounds

Metabolic Conditioning

Metabolic Conditioning is where you pick 3-5 exercises with a
specific rep count and do the exercises for as many rounds as possible
in a specified time period.  Here’s an example…

5 Pullups
10 Pushups
15 Burpees
Repeat as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes.

Bottom-line… You can do all of this and MUCH MORE with the Gymboss Interval Timer and the Alarm Beeping at you at the end of an interval and especially a “Rest” Period is…

The Ultimate “Built-in Kick in the Ass.”

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Today I want to discuss One of My Favorite Exercise Tools that can be used ANYWHERE…

Resistance bands are a fantastic product that you can use for…
-home workouts
-hotel workouts
-park workouts
-anywhere….be creative!

Here’s what Resistance Bands have to offer…

1 Portability.  Take them ANYWHERE.
2 Large variety of exercises.  You can do endless exercises with bands because you can change your positioning and the angle of the band in multiple ways on the fly.  You can do every single exercise you can do with free weights plus many more.
3 Easily switch from one exercise to another.
4 Easy to set up. Bands can be attached to a door or a banister or step on for INSTANT workout capabilities
5 Provide a total body workout.
6 Bands constantly engage your CORE.  Both Upper and Lower body exercises will require you to engage more of your core in order to stabilize against the resistance.
7 Create resistance from ALL angles.  Front, behind, side, low, high, overhead, below…every possible angle.
8 Progressive Resistance.  The more you expand the band the harder it gets.  Resistance Bands are the ONLY exercise tool that offer this.
9 Increased coordination.  Due to progressive resistance, stabilizers come into play much more.
10  Great for all fitness levels.
11 Inexpensive.  Most bands are between $20-70 for a set
12 Color-coding for the different tension levels (light, medium, heavy, very heavy)

I’ve used several different brands of bands including…
-Dick’s Sporting Goods
-Target
-Spri
-Bodylastics (you know the one’s Terrell Owens “supposedly” uses)

…however in my opinion…

Here’s why Resistance Band Training – Bands are My Favorite Resistance Bands…

1 Continuous bands.  These offer even more variety than regular bands.  A continuous band is a loop.

2 Higher tension bands.  This means that ALL levels (kids, moms, elderly, & advanced athletes) will find these bands challenging.

3 Training Handles.  Interchangeable to quickly add handles to ANY BAND.

4 Utility Strap.  Allow you to attach your bands to any door within seconds.

Resistance Band Buyer’s Guide

I have been using resistance bands with my clients and myself for over 10 years.  Here’s what I recommend when you decide to purchase Resistance Bands.

1 Buy at least 3 tension levels – light, medium and heavy.  This ensures all muscle groups will have adequate resistance and continue to progress in strength.
2 Stronger bands must be bought online.  You will plateau the resistance bands you find in discount stores and local sporting good stores within the first month because of the lack of resistance.

WOMEN – Beginner = BEGINNER Package
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WOMEN – Intermediate/Advanced = INTERMEDIATE Package
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MEN – Beginner / Intermediate = INTERMEDIATE Package
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MEN – Advanced = ADVANCED Package
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Let me know how YOU use your resistance bands and what you would like to see more of here by posting to the Comments Section BELOW!!

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THERMOPLUS is designed to release and burn stored fat.

Here’s what ThermoPlus will do for you…

• Boost metabolism

• More energy

• Burn fat

• Bust plateaus

• Get you to your goal pants faster

Click Here to Buy ThermoPlus

For all weight loss programs, I recommend ThermoPlus in addition to the following products:

Slim

Meal Replacement Shakes

Catalyst

Click Here to Buy ThermoPlus

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CATALYST is designed to support lean muscle while stripping body fat.

Click Here to Buy AdvoCare Catalyst

Here’s what Catalyst will do for you…

• Lose dress/jean sizes faster

• Lean you out faster

• Discover muscle tone that you never knew you had

• Increase energy for exercise & workouts

For all weight loss programs, I recommend Catalyst in addition to the following complementary products…

    Slim

    Meal Replacement Shakes

    ThermoPlus

Click Here to Buy AdvoCare Catalyst

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Is this YOU?

• Want a nutritious meal on the go?
• Want to lose or maintain weight in a healthy manner?
• Want added a simple, healthy on-the-go breakfast?
• Want a simple to digest meal replacement shake?

Click Here to Buy Meal Replacement Shakes

Here’s what Meal Replacement Shakes will do for you…

• Start your day right by choosing one for breakfast

• Add protein to your meals

• Offer an alternative “healthy” snack when you feel hungry

• Lose dress/jean sizes faster

• Lean you out faster

MEAL REPLACEMENT SHAKES are designed to…

• Support lean muscle

• Provide a 1:1 ratio of protein to carb intake at a given meal

• Provide 5-6 grams of fiber for healthy digestion

• Provide 220 calories (complete meal)

• Provide 24 grams of protein

For ALL weight loss programs, I recommend Meal Replacement Shakes in addition to the following complementary products…

    Slim

    Catalyst

    ThermoPlus

Click Here to Buy Meal Replacement Shakes

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