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Getting Strong Now Thanks for stopping by! One thing that I feel is important for having a healthy and happy life is getting in shape and staying strong. On this blog I talk about all of things I have tried, and what has worked in helping me reach that goal!

12 September 2011 ~ 0 Comments

Mental Roadblocks to getting in Shape

Mental Roadblocks to getting in Shape

Just a quick post today.
Before, during and after this mornings workout I found myself lacking motivation here and there. At times I wanted to stop or would say ok I’ll stop after the next set. I didn’t stop and I am greatful for that. I feel great now.
The one thing that was buzzing in my [...]

10 September 2011 ~ 0 Comments

2 Weeks and Pants Fit Better

2 Weeks and Pants Fit Better

Woot Woot lol… By the way that pic with the loose pants is not me
Well it is Saturday morning and I just finished up my workout which consisted of the warm up from plyo cardio circuit and the full Cardio Abs circuit from the Insanity Workout. I am typing this from my laptop [...]

01 September 2011 ~ 0 Comments

It’s Official – 90 Day Fitness Challenge Starts

It’s Official –  90 Day Fitness Challenge Starts

Well folks today is the “official” start date of the 90 Day Fitness Challenge. I have been at it since Monday and I am feeling good, eating clean and ready to go!
The first few days have been rough, but I just push through to get up at 5:30 am and get in that garage and [...]

30 August 2011 ~ 0 Comments

My Challenge Begins

My Challenge Begins

Phewww… what a crazy last few days. Not sure where you live, but I am in New Jersey and had to deal with Hurrican Irene over the weekend. What a nightmare! I had to have a generator in my garage running to keep my sump pumps going. All I could think of was crap I [...]

24 August 2011 ~ 0 Comments

My Pre 90 Day Challenge Measurements

My Pre 90 Day Challenge Measurements

OK folks I got my fat % measurements last night 08/23/2011
I want to give a big thanks to Jose Fuentes at SHAPES “R” IN a personal trainer in Morris county NJ.  If you are in Morris County NJ and have been looking for a personal trainer then stop by http://www.shapesrin.com/ to learn more. I will [...]

10 August 2011 ~ 0 Comments

My 90 Day Challenge Routine

My 90 Day Challenge Routine

Well I have been slacking on getting my routine up here, but I have been thinking about this in my head for the last month, so here goes it!
Pre 90 Day Fitness Challenge
I talk more here http://www.gettingstrongnow.com/first-workout/ about doing a few workouts before the challenge. If you have been out of shape, I highly recommend [...]

09 August 2011 ~ 0 Comments

First Workout

First Workout

Ugh so I had said in my last post I needed to get ready for the fitness challenge… did I ever!
Yesterday I did my first workout in… hmm.. I don’t even know, it had to be since June.  I was glad I did it.
I basically did the first half of the very first P90x workout, [...]

01 August 2011 ~ 0 Comments

90 Day Challenge Countdown

Well folks it is August 1 and we are 30 days away from the 90 Day Fitness Challenge. People are starting to sign up and that is a great thing! The more the merrier/sweatier!!
In another week or two I am going to post my fitness plan that I will be following for the [...]

06 June 2011 ~ 0 Comments

Review of BBCOR Bats

Review of BBCOR Bats

Some of you might know I play softball. Sure its kind of a lazy mans game, but your only lazy as you make it. It is actually pretty crazy. I mean I can be doing the Insanity Workout and think I am in great shape, then I play my softball game on monday night and [...]

13 April 2011 ~ 0 Comments

Insanity Asylum Release Date

Insanity Asylum Release Date

Well folks it looks like Insanity Asylum is being release on April 18th!
If  you haven’t heard about the Insanity Asylum then take a look at this overview here http://www.gettingstrongnow.com/insanity-asylum-review/
For the last 2 months I have been doing  P90x / Insanity hybrid workout.
Basically P90x on M-W-F and Insanity on Tues and Thursday. Also been playing a [...]