Personal Trainers as Beachbody Coaches - The Perfect Combination

Recently, I was talking to a fellow Beachbody Coach who is also a personal trainer. This intrigued me, because I just never thought that the two things would work together. Man.... she proved me wrong. Here's her quote on how she uses both jobs together to create life-long clients:

"Hi Paul!

I have 1 PT that is a coach (not in TX) and I am a coach. I started in May and its added several hundred dolars to my PT business alone already. Theres SO MANY ways to use it.
Are you a PT? -
These are just some of the endless ways to use it:
1: In my initial meeting and intro packet I talk about PT (usually 2x aweek) but that they must get on a home program as well. Then I introduce BB and why I became a Coach as a resource for my clients...
2: I deduct the cost of any BB program they get from their total PT training fee if they do it within the first 30 days (and I remind them weekly). So other than shipping the really get a FREE program. Most of my clienst dont exercise so I direct them to 10 Minute Trainers, Power Half HR etc...

3: I give free programs away as monthly contest gifts- I set up their Team BB WOWY free acct and just bill it to myself- but deliver it to them

4: I have nearly everything by BB so I let my clients check out DVDs to view at home - a Try Before You Buy option

5: I give every clients LOTS of Shakeology Samples - direct them to drink them after PT sessions. I do for about 3 weeks (thats 4-6 samples) - Then they get hooked and go on HD Shakeology.

6: I have always kept in constant email contact with my prospects-former clients -clients. I do a monthly "Featured Program"- I give overviews, my thoughts about who its perfect for and the like. I have converted 3 year old prospects who never started PT into BB customers.

7: When I have a client that is just amazing in attitude & results I have always talked about them becoming PTs..Now its a natural segway to talk about them becoming coaches.... planting seeds everywhere."

I am now working on becoming a PT because I see that the two roles are really a perfect fit together. She went on in a future email to say:

"...as a little side/personal note. I am 47 and was in stellar shape & health - in Dec of 2009 I was diagnosed with sudden onset Rheamatoid Arthritis that struck my hands. It was a wakeup call for me...What if life dealt me a situation where I could no longer do what I was doing for income? SCARED ME TO DEATH! I had been playing with the idea of BB Coaching for 6 years or more... It was that diagnosis that made me take the plunge. I wish I had done it 6 years ago! LOL ... Anyway- I guess my point is this: Everyone needs a plan B. For me it was a medical thing- it could have been a car accident or having to suddenly relocate with my husband- whatever- I think we ALL need a Plan B.
Much success to you in your life- let me know if you want help with a Plan B."

That brought up a good point. Not just for PTs, but for everyone.... if something happened to you that caused you to not be able to work, what is YOUR plan B? It's so easy to become a coach for Beachbody. It's a business, it does take some work, but with proven products like P90X, Turbo Jam, Shakeology, and many more, you can make this in to your financial safety net.

For more information about Team Beachbody and becoming a coach, please visit http://beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/TheKoz?bctid=41922032001

Recipe of the Week

This one goes out to all of you who, like me, have a sweet tooth. I've heard people say that they don't want to eat healthy because they'd have to give up desserts. Here's a recipe for you!

Banana Mousse 2 Tbsp. low-fat milk 1 medium banana, quartered 1 cup plain, low-fat yogurt 4 slices banana (1/4 inch each) 4 tsp. brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract In a blender, blend milk, sugar, vanilla, and the quartered banana together at high speed until mixture is smooth. Pour into a bowl and fold in yogurt. Chill mixture for at least 45 minutes in refrigerator; when chilled, spoon mousse into 4 dessert dishes, standing a banana slice on the side. Makes 4 servings. Preparation Time: 1 hour Nutritional Information: (per serving) Calories: 89 Protein: 4 g Fiber: 1 g Carbs: 16 g Fat Total: 1 g Saturated Fat: 1 g

For more information about Team Beachbody's exercise and nutritional programs, please visit http://www.beachbodycoach.com/thekoz

A Great Support Tool

We all know that exercise and nutrition are key essentials to the success of increasing your level of fitness. Let's not forget another key component and that is SUPPORT. This support could come in the form of moral support from friends and family. It could also be tools that provide support in your journey. Today I want to go over the basics of one of the best support tools out there and that is the FREE website from Beachbody.

Just like most websites available today, the first step is to set up your account. To do that head to http://www.beachbodycoach.com/thekoz and click on Join.

From there, a pop up window will appear, showing you the difference between the free membership and the club membership. For this example, we are going to select the free membership. Scroll down in the pop up window and click on, "Try Free Membership"

The next section is where you put in the required information needed to set up your account. Notice that they do not even ask you for a credit card number. Why? Because it's FREE! Fill out your information and click on "Submit"

Congratulations! You now have your very own free account at teambeachbody.com. The first thing to do is to fill out your profile. To get started with that, click on "Edit Profile."

As you can see, there are many areas of your profile that you have the option of filling in. I recommend filling out everything, but in this example we are going to look at two important areas. The first one is Fitness Programs. If you haven't decided which program to do yet, that is perfectly fine. You can skip this step and come back to it later.

The programs section is where you list which Beachbody programs you are using and which is your primary program. You can also select what type of equipment and nutritional items you are using. In this example, we are going to select that we are doing P90X. Make sure you scroll to the very bottom of the screen and click on Save.

Now we are going to set up our Progress and Goals section. On the left side of the screen, click on "Progress and Goals." The first thing to select is your Overall Goal. Select your goal from the drop down menu. You can also put in your start date as well as your transformation story. Click Save.

Scroll down to the Body Measurement section. Your starting measurements should be taken the day before or the day you start any fitness program. Notice that weight is one of the measurements, but it is not the ONLY measurement. I've said it before and I'll say it many times again... The scale is not your friend. Do not measure your progress my pounds. Measure it in inches and body fat %. Once you are done putting in your starting measurements and projected goals, click Submit.

As you can see, you will be able to add entries as you progress through your program. You can do these weekly, monthly, or whenever you want to.

As you enter in your progress, you will be able to see how close you are to reaching your goals. On the top right of your screen there is a progress bar. As you get closer to your goal, a green bar will fill the empty space and you will also be given your % to goal.

Now on to the WOWY SuperGym. This tool is GREAT! I love it, I use it every day, and I LOVE IT! This is the easiest way to keep track of how hard you've worked in the past and what workouts are coming up in the future. To get there, click on the Get Fit tab at the top then WOWY SuperGym on the side.

You have the option to manually enter any type of workout you do such as go for a run, go swimming, etc. One of the great features this has is the auto schedule feature. If you are doing a Beachbody workout program, this will automatically fill up your calendar with which workouts to do every day. Click on the Auto Schedule link on the left side of the screen.

Remember when, on our profile, we selected which programs we were doing? This is one of the main reasons that we did. You will only see options to auto fill the calendar for programs that you said you were doing. In this case we are doing P90X and we are going to select the Classic version of the schedule.

Now we just have to put in the day we are going to start working out and the time of day we will be doing our workouts and click on Auto-Schedule Workouts. Then, in the pop-up window, select "Back to SuperGym."

Now, when you log in to this site, you can come to the SuperGym and see which workouts are planned for the day. When you are ready to workout, just click on Start Now and go do your workout. The calendar will keep track of how many workouts you have done each month.

The last thing I want to talk about is the message boards. I have truly saved the best for last. Go to your Connect Tab (on the top of the screen), then click on Message Boards.

From here, you can see that there are tons of categories containing thousands and thousand of posts. You can get information about programs, nutrition tips, find workout partners, and so much more. Let's take a look at the P90X message boards. Click on Programs.

Now click on P90X.

One thing you'll notice in this message board is that people are starting up posts for P90X workout groups. This was where I found my group and it has been great. This is where you'll get tons of moral support from people who are going through the same struggles as you. You'll find that you have some questions that they have answers to and they'll have questions that you have answers to.

Take the time to explore all of the amazing features that this website has to offer. Once you log out, you can return to your site, by heading to http://www.teambeachbody.com and logging in. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at bbcoachkoz@yahoo.com

For more information about Team Beachbody and to sign up for your free website access, please visit http://www.beachbodycoach.com/thekoz

Picking the right program

There are two main factors to take in to consideration when trying to choose a workout program.

1 - What is your current level of fitness? It is important to pick a program that is going to really push you, but not one that is going to kill you. If you pick a program that is too easy for you, then chances are that you won't get much (if anything) from it. If you are a beginner and decide to jump into something like Insanity, you will probably end up either quitting after 2 days or injuring yourself. If you are unsure, I always live by the rule of it's better to start off too easy than too hard.

2 - What is your preferred workout style? There are different programs at each level of fitness to choose from. Are you someone who likes the feel of a traditional workout program with weightlifting, cardio, push ups, pull ups, etc or do you like more of a dance / kickboxing workout? Even if you pick a program that is within your current level of fitness, if you hate doing it every day, chances are that you will not stick with it.

I'm going to show some of the programs that are offered by Beachbody and group them by difficulty. The videos are there to show you they style of workout, so you can see if it is something you would enjoy doing.

BEGINNER:

Power 90 - Tony Horton will give you a traditional style workout combining weights, cardio, yoga, ab work, and kenpo.

10 Minute Trainer - Another program with Tony Horton. This program (as the name states) features workouts that are done and meals that are prepared in 10 minutes.

Turbo Jam - Chalene Johnson gets the party going with her unique style of cardio dance and kickboxing. This routine is so fun that you won't realize that you are working out until it is over and you are covered in sweat.

Body Gospel - Inspirational gospel music powers you through cardio and light resistance workouts to help burn fat and reshape your body. Connects your faith with your fitness.

INTERMEDIATE PROGRAMS:

P90X - Tony Horton is back with Power 90 Extreme (P90X). He has built this program around the idea of muscle confusion. This is the one that I personally use and you can read about my results in previous and future posts.

Hip Hop Abs - Shaun T shows you how you can lose weight and work your abs without doing a single sit up or crunch. His dance routines feature moves that are designed to make your abs work while you get a great cardio workout. You melt away the fat while building up your ab muscles which gives you amazing results.

ChaLean Extreme - This program is led by Chalene Johnson and is a 3-phase circuit training program designed to help you build lean muscle so that your body burns fat quickly

ADVANCED / EXPERT

Tony Horton One on One - Every month Tony Horton delivers his latest workout from his home to yours. No music, no demonstrators, just you and Tony, One.... on.... one. Can you hang?

TurboFire - Chalene turns up the heat (pun intended) with this advanced version of Turbo Jam. You want a fun, but EXTREME workout? Well here it is!

Insanity - Here it is. The mother of all the workout programs. Shaun T is going to push your body to it's limits.... then he's going to push more. No equipment. It's just you against your body. Just added! It now comes with an extra workout disc, Insanity, Fast and Furious for those busy days when you can't do a full session of Insanity.

As always, if you have any questions or need help deciding which program is right for you, please feel free to ask.

To order or get more information about Team Beachbody programs, please visit http://www.beachbodycoach.com/thekoz

My P90X Journey Update

It's been awhile since I've posted anything about how I am personally doing with P90X. I am in the middle of week 7 now and loving the change up in routine. "Chest & Back" as well as "Shoulders & Arms" have been taken out and replaced with "Chest, Shoulders, & Triceps" and "Back & Biceps"

When switching up which muscles are working together, you can really feel the difference. For example, when working out your biceps, there is a noticeable difference when doing it while your back muscles are tired as opposed to your shoulders and triceps being tired.

Not only did the muscle combination change, but most of the exercises are completely different from what was done in Phase 1. There are more variations of push ups and pull ups as well as some really creative weight lifting moves that are both challenging and fun.

As for my results, I took my weight and measurements at the end of week 6. Here's how I did:

Stat Day 0 / Week 5 / Week 6

Weight 255 / 237 / 233

Waist 44 / 40.75 / 40.75

The pounds keep melting away. I know that the waist size stayed the same this week, but that could just be that the tape measure was not straight, that is was too loose this week, or too tight last week. Either way, I am seeing improvement every week. Starting P90X was the best decision of my life. What are you waiting for? Make the commitment to press play every day, eat healthy, and "Do your best and forget the rest."

For more information about Team Beachbody and P90X, please visit http://www.beachbodycoach.com/thekoz

Recipe of the Week 8/2/10

Monday's are going to be the day that I post the recipe of the week. This will always be a healthy recipe that tastes great and is not overly complicated to make. This recipe comes from Team Beachbody:

Zesty Chicken with Brown Rice

• 2 cups brown rice
• 4 cups water
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch strips
• 1 can diced tomatoes, low-sodium
• 1 cup chili sauce, low-sodium
• 1-1/2 cups green pepper, chopped
• 1-1/2 cups cups celery, chopped
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped (or 1 tsp. dried)
• 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp. dried)
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 3 Tbsp. olive oil

Heat 2 Tbsp. of olive oil in a large pot on medium heat. Add rice and stir until it starts to crackle (about 2 minutes). Add water and 1/2 tsp. of salt. Cover pot and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and allow to cook for about 30 minutes, until rice is soft. In a deep skillet, add 1 Tbsp. of olive oil and preheat over high heat. Cook chicken in skillet until no longer pink (about 4 minutes). Reduce heat and add all other ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover for 10 minutes. Serve over the cooked brown rice. Makes 4 servings.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Nutritional Information: (per serving)

Calories: 310

Protein: 31 g

Fiber: 5 g

Carbs: 43 g

Fat Total: 6 g

Saturated Fat: 1 g

For more information about Team Beachbody, please visit http://www.beachbodycoach.com/thekoz

Lose Weight, Get Fit, and Get Paid While Doing It

With Programs like P90X, Turbo Jam, Insanity, Hip Hop Abs, Slim in 6, TurboFire, and many more, Beachbody has changed thousands and thousands of lives, including mine. When I started P90X, I was in the worst shape of my life. I had gotten out of the Army 6 years beforehand and had gained about 60 pounds. I finally decided that at 255 pounds it was time to make a change. I just finished my 6th week and am now sitting at 233 pounds and have lost over 3 inches off my waist.

Check out some of the videos, below:

P90X - http://beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/TheKoz?bctid=25219321001

TurboFire - http://beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/TheKoz?bctid=82703972001

ChaLean Extreme - http://beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/TheKoz?bctid=25219364001

Insanity - http://beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/TheKoz?bctid=45375625001

All of these programs come with the 3 essentials to increase your level of fitness...

1) A top of the line exercise program

2) A nutritional guide. Just because you are working out does not mean you can eat whatever you want. Don't be afraid of this, you will not starve and you will not eat disgusting food.

3) Support - When you sign up, you will get instant access to the Beachbody website. There you will find message boards, chat rooms, your own personal profile and progress chart. You will also have your own personal coach (me) who can help you with any questions you may have.


Here's the best part. If you are looking beyond getting fit, you can become a coach with Beachbody and start making money while you get fit! Here's a video about becoming a coach:

http://beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/TheKoz?bctid=41922032001

If you need help deciding which workout program is right for you or want more information about becoming a coach, please feel free to message me on these forums or privately through Facebook or my website (http://www.beachbodycoach.com/thekoz).

Take the first step towards transforming your body and your life TODAY!