Nov 26, 2014

Just a few hours ago, Beachbody launched its annual Holiday Sale with some crazy good deals on awesome fitness programs and some great at home fitness equipment.  This graphic gives you the run down of all the sales and promotions but you need to order quickly because some things are already sold out!  If you click on the graphic, it should take you right to the holiday deals on our Ferguson Fitness Beachbody order site!     Our Favorite Fitness Gifts Beachbody has some amazing fitness programs and products that we love.  Here are a few of our favorites with links to order for yourself or someone on your  Christmas list!   Piyo   Piyo is a high intensity, low impact workout that is inspired by yoga and Pilates but much more athletic and fast-paced.  Its been my main workout since July now and I feel incredibly strong and flexible.  Its great for anyone who maybe doesn’t like to do traditional yoga or stretching routines.  Also great for those who don’t get enough flexbility training like runners, cyclists and weight lifters.  Or if you like intensity but don’t like high impact on your joints, Piyo is perfect!  And bonus – through Sunday, November 30th – there are great deals on two Piyo Challenge pack bundles with Shakeology and 3 Day Refresh!  Click the picture above for details!   21 Day Fix   If you’ve ever struggled with nutrition or feel like you are working out and eating healthy but can’t seem to lose weight, you need to try the 21 Day Fix.  This program is focused on developing healthy habits that will last much longer than 21 days and with a patented portion control container system and simple to follow nutrition plan, you will see great results quickly.  You will also get 30 minute daily workouts to do at home so it fits into any schedule.  Click on the picture to check it out!     Energy & Endurance – Preworkout I was never a big fan or user of supplements.  But at some point when I was doing Focus T25, I tried some of Anthony’s E&E which is Beachbody’s pre-workout drink mix.  I...

Nov 12, 2014

As I’m writing this article, I can feel it coming.  Can you?  The busy-ness and stress of the holidays is fast approaching.  My parents were already calling yesterday for my kids’ Christmas list items to start shopping.  I’m pricing holiday meals for family that will be in town this weekend.  So, its officially HERE! Now, don’t get me wrong – I LOVE the holidays and spending time with family.  I also have an awesome job as a professor so I get a lot of extra time off in December as school is out (yes, I’m spoiled -I know and appreciate it!)  But even for me it can be hard to stay FOCUSED on my fitness program and goals and avoid pitfalls of holiday meals, comfort food as the outside temperatures drop and stress of making sure all the gifts are gotten and wrapped and Christmas cards….well, you guys know what I’m talking about right? So, how do you stay on track with workouts and nutrition during the holidays?  Here are MY best tips and strategies on avoiding weight gain, staying consistent with workouts and keeping your sanity during a busy time of year. 1. Have a plan and stick to it! Its soooo much easier to stay focused when you have written workout and meal plans to follow.  Personally I am a plan-follower so if I sit down and write or type something out, I’m much more likely to follow it and my inner nerd is at peace.  When I’m waking up in the morning and deciding what workout I will do that day or deciding daily what to eat for dinner, its much easier to give into temptation and skip a workout or give into unhealthy, fast meal options. 2. Set your goal to maintain and definitely get in exercise daily. Depending on your holiday schedule, this MAY not be the time of year where you will see extraordinary results and pounds and inches falling off left and right.  It MIGHT BE but chances are you will likely have at least a few extra “special meals” and parties to attend or few dozen cookies to bake.  But we don’t want to back slide...

Oct 5, 2014

I’m not sure whether to be excited or very, very scared but celebrity trainer Shaun T has created a brand new fitness program that will be released in December.   Introducing INSANITY MAX:30™ With INSANITY®, Shaun T gave you a year’s worth of results in only 60 days. And now, 5 years later, it’s time for INSANITY MAX:30—the hardest 30 minutes of your life. There’s no equipment needed; just push to your MAX and get insane results in 30 minutes a day.  Every day you’ll push a little harder, go a little longer, and dig a little deeper. It’s not about finishing the workout—it’s about seeing how far you’ll go before you MAX OUT.  One more minute. One more rep. One step closer to the body you want. In talking with a lot of people who have tried or completed the original Insanity workout, many of us including Anthony and I have commented how much more we like the Month 1 workouts vs Month 2 just due to the longer workouts and time required.  I think with Max 30 workouts all being 30 minutes, it will make it a little more manageable for tough schedules and allow you to work harder during those 30 minutes knowing you don’t have to go a full hour.  There’s also a modifier in every workout so that everyone can achieve success.  If you’ve ever done a Shaun T workout, you know you’re going to WORK whether you modify or not!     I’m also intrigued by the concept of the program which will have you recording your “MAX OUT” time each day during every workout.  The goal is that you will increase the time it takes you to reach your max point and progress your fitness level for insane results.  Science tells us that the body has to be taken beyond its capacity or out of its “comfort zone” so to speak to get stronger, fitter and see continued progression and improvement.  This is different from the original Insanity principle of “Max Interval Training” with longer periods of high intensity work and short rest breaks.  Max 30 doesn’t have breaks!  Max 30 also contains 150 new exercises!  So...

Sep 23, 2014

If you have ever said things like “that program is too hard” “I would try it but have bad joints“ “the workouts are too long” then we are excited to let you know about a program we feel is going to change everything for you! We talk with clients all the time and a common question that comes up is “Can I even do it?” and they begin to tell us of programs they have started only to find it was too extreme for where they were starting from! As a trainer for the past 16 years what I have continually worked on is keeping clients exercising consistently by providing the right program and modifications but I always wonder how many more people we could help who are too afraid to start. It is so motivating to see Tony Horton recognize the need for a program for everyone! P90 is on sale this month and we always include our free online coaching and support through Team Inspire! Also it was just announced Friday that $5.00 from each challenge pack will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project! Watch below for a inspiring P90 preview!   Checkout what Tony has to say about the new P90 Program…… “Here’s something you thought I’d never say . . . Hardcore workouts aren’t for everybody. I mean, what if you just want to lose 20 pounds? Or get back some of the muscle tone you had in college. Maybe you just want to get out of bed in the morning without a backache. For that all you need is something straightforward. Fundamental. Doable. That’s why I created the NEW P90 workout. Whether you used to be in shape and feel fitness has now passed you by, or you’ve never worked out a day in your life, my P90 workout is your easy-to-follow way to lose substantial weight, have the energy to run and play with your kids, and feel better in everything you do—without the agony of high-intensity exercise. P90 is the result of everything I’ve learned in 20 years. Here’s the key . . . In as little as 25 minutes a day, P90 will help you completely change...

Feb 27, 2014

Take on our Spring Break Challenge! 3 Training Options with Meal Plans! P90X Roanoke – BOGO Half Off! What?  Who approved that?  Just kidding – we did!  For a limited time, you can join our live P90X training program for March and April and save $50!  Only $149 for unlimited attendance from March 3rd – May 3rd!!  AND you will get a meal plan and nutrition help, assessments to track your progress, and time-saving 30-40 minute challenging workouts to save time and see improvements FAST!  Plus, in April we will start some of our OUTDOOR workouts!  Also, we are changing our evening class times to 6:00 PM Monday – Thursday.  You can get all the details and sign up HERE!  We would love to have you join us if you have been MIA for a while – NOW is the time!  Deadline to register for this Special Offer is Sunday, March 2nd – Hurry and Claim Your Spot! Two NEW Online Challenge Groups We are starting TWO NEW online challenges on March 10th with two great programs.  The brand new 21 Day Fix is a simple workout, simple nutrition program designed to help you kick-start your weight loss goals and learn portion control.  The program comes with 7 portion control containers, Shakeology and a simple nutrition system that gives you flexibility without counting calories.  It also includes 7 different 30 minute workouts that are simple yet challenging for all fitness levels.  This program sold out 3 weeks ago within 24 hours and JUST came back in stock!  Contact us ASAP to enroll in this group as spots will go FAST!  PLUS….we are also offering a Les Mills Combat challenge starting March 10th as well.  If you like martial arts, kickboxing, or just an awesome workout to great music, COMBAT is for you.  Train like a WARRIOR and get lean and shredded in 60 days!  Program includes 7 different workouts, Combat nutrition plan and Shakeology and all the tools you need to be successful.  Both challenge groups include access to our private Facebook challenge groups where we coach you daily and you get support from your other challenge group members.  Email or Facebook Johanna (johannatferguson@yahoo.com)...

At our last Quarterly event for Beachbody Coaches, we got to try out a workout from Tony Horton’s brand new P90X3 which is due to release on December 10th.  This latest program takes all the results-producing exercises and principles from P90X and P90X2 and packs them into 30 minute intense workouts to get you extreme results FAST!  The latest research is showing that higher intensity, shorter duration workouts can be more effective at improving fitness, strength, and body composition much faster.  The workout we did was called the Warrior workout and included a variety of exercises including strength,  cardio, core and even yoga moving from one challenging set to the next with little to no rest.  I am excited to see the results our P90X3 Challenge group will get starting January 1st.  Check out this short video to learn more and contact us at anthony@fergusonfitness.com to be the first into our P90X3 Challenge Group to get your New Year started...