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Welcome to my ever-evolving blog. It started out as a blog on Beachbody workouts and products, mainly when I was a Beachbody coach. I no longer coach, not because I don't believe in Beachbody's programs (I subscribe to Beachbody on Demand and use their workouts every day), I am just not a salesperson and hated that aspect of it. I am more than willing to answer questions about my experiences with their products and the various workouts, and I feel freer to do so without the appearance of giving a biased review of something.

I have also started adding reviews for various things I have purchased like movies, books, CDs, and other products. This was brought about by a fight with Amazon in which all of my reviews were removed over a completely bullshit allegation that I posted a review that violated their terms of service. After going back and forth with the morons in the community-reviews department (even after they admitted that my posts did not violate their guidelines) they restored my account (which took them six months to do), but I have been posting my reviews on my blog to have them preserved in case something like that happens again. And here, I will post uncensored reviews so I will swear from time to time and post reviews that may be longer than Amazon's character limit. Everything I post here on any topic or product is my personal opinion, and I take no compensation for any product reviews I post. I am a member of Amazon's vine program and because I get those products for free, I keep those reviews on Amazon only, but everything I have purchased with my own money, whether from Amazon or some other store/website/outlet, I will post here.  

I also plan to do some longer blog posts on various topics, such as how to learn physics, how to get through calculus, and longer reviews of workout programs as I do them. Basically, whatever strikes me as interesting at the time.  As you can see if you navigate around the blog, I had many years in between postings. During that time I was going back to school to get an engineering degree, and learning material that I avoided my first time through college was a different experience and one that gave me a lot of insight into how to do well in those classes, which I will try to impart here for those who are looking to get a science or engineering degree. 

Friday, March 16, 2012

P90x2 Fit Test

I just finished the fit test for P90x2. I had already worked out today, so some of the numbers may be a little off, but here they are: Pull Ups (Wide Front) 4-unassisted. I usually use the pull up assist that you can get through the beachbody store (which is in my opinion one of the best inventions ever) because I struggle mightily with unassisted pull ups. Vertical Leap About 10-11 in. I cannot really measure exactly on this one because my basement ceiling is very low, so I have to do it in my front hallway. I can almost hit the ceiling on the jump which is about a ruler length from where I can reach to. Push ups 18 Toe Touch -5 in This is where I really hope the recovery and mobility and yoga will help. I have very very tight hamstrings and lower back, which makes that sit and reach test my nemesis. Wall Squat 1:16 Since I did P90x Legs and Back today and had already done these I just cut it off a little after a min. Bicep Curls 13 reps 20 lbs In & Outs 30 reps Heart Rate Maximizer 171 immediately after, 118 after 1 min, 102 after 2 min, 96 after 3 min and 90 after 4 min.
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