Delta Fit Speed Shred Review #1

The Delta Fit Speed Shred DVD series has just arrived today. I am planning to start the program on Monday and giving a weekly review. I will give a short overview of the program no real details. This system consists of 8 DVDs with various workouts that are designed to make you "shredded". The program in it's entirety is 12 weeks and is broke down in to 3 phases that are each individually 4 weeks long. The first 3 discs contain the three phases of workouts. Disc 4 is "High Energy Athletic Training" aka H.E.A.T, basically low impact cardio workouts meant to be done on rest days or days between workouts. Disc 5 is "The Ultimate Body Weight Workout" a 45 minute routine using no equipment. Disc 6 "The Ultimate Kettle bell Workout" 3 routines requiring the kettle bell. Disc 7 "The Ultimate Boot camp Workout" 4 cycles of 10 exercises at a High Intensity Interval type pace. Finally Disc 8 "The Workout From Hell" yes you read that right, this workout is designed to incinerate fat and set your muscles on fire and is based around one key movement the burpee. I always like a workout that includes burpees. The program also includes a diet to follow and a Training Journal to log you successes and failures. The diet included is nothing special and pretty basic to say the least. The training journal is far better than others included in programs that I have looked at in the past. It includes not only a workout log but also a diet log, results tracker and sort of an emotional evaluation log (how were you feeling that day, how did you sleep). And also a questionnaire for each workout. This alone might push a person to attaining better results with this program over the competitors. It should help anyone stick with it a little better than the usual calender with boxes to check off.

The three phases look to be simple enough to follow. The difference in this program compared to the competitors is that it only has you working out 3 days a week. The rest of the week are rest days or optional "H.E.A.T." workout which is just extra cardio. The additional DVD workouts are also recommended for the more advanced audience to do on the optional days or for a new challenge when the phases are complete. A workout plan that gets me shredded only doing 3 separate 30 minute workouts a week..... I like that idea. I am a fitness professional and I know better. The diet included and optional cardio days are a must to make this successful. The description might be misleading to some of the consumers though. That should be a red flag to any beginner starting the program and expecting results by doing the minimum workouts suggested. Along with doing this workout I will also maintain my regular workout schedule. I am not going to post my personal results from the workout..... unless there is some kind of complete body transformation that takes place. I don't expect it though. I am excited about this program to say the least. It was put together by Men's Health Magazine and fashioned by B.J. Gaddour C.S.C.S. who is the self proclaimed Metabolic Master. I have read reviews on this saying it is extremely hard and extremely fun as well. I have no bad feelings going in and hope to share only good comments about the program. I plan to stick to the 3 day program and on the off days I may throw in an optional workout here and there but my running will probably keep me busy enough on the optional/rest days.  Keep your eyes open for a review of my first week of Phase 1 next Friday if I survive the workouts...........

In the mean time get in the gym and get after it, the only one holding you back from success is yourself...... No Excuses!!

Living Healthy

I'm going to dedicate this blog to giving my opinion on fitness as well as giving tips and advice to all that want to listen. I don't claim to be the all knowing expert in all areas of fitness, but I will research anything and give my informed opinion. I will tell you there is A LOT of misinformation out there. There is good knowledge at every one's finger tips in the field of health and fitness as well, but it is hard to weed through the junk. Most of the time it is not complete junk but something good that has been misinterpreted or stretched one way or another.

Every where I look there is a good article, book, movie or video clip on the subject of health and wellness. So no one can tell me the resources are not there to become healthier. My best initial advice to anyone trying to be healthier is just that "be healthier". Become aware in everyday life to find out how unhealthy you actually are and figure out the steps to change it. Being aware is an important aspect of living healthy. To repair your health you must know where the problem lies. You can't take a car to a mechanic and expect them to fix it without telling them what is wrong. So don't expect to fix your health without finding the issues within your current lifestyle. Most already know their problem or can figure it out without much effort.

Using common sense in everyday situations is another important aspect of living well. Common sense tells us more activity is better than less. Eating healthy is usually common sense for the most part as well. If you think the bacon double double cheeseburger with a side of cheese fries is a healthy option because you drank a diet soda common sense may not be your strong suit. At that point it's time to seek professional advice.

Be Aware, Use Common Sense and Be Healthier today! No Excuses.....