Does Power 90 Work? An Honest Review

In 2001 personal trainer Tony Horton released 'Power 90' through Beachbody, a fitness company dedicated to delivering at-home workout routines. Power 90 was so successful that in 2004 Tony Horton released P90X, a program that has gone on to sell 2 million units, become a household name and favorite celebrity workout. However, even as P90X claimed the spotlight, Power 90 continued to sell, and today remains one of the most popular at-home fitness programs on the market. In this article we ask: has Power 90 remained a relevant workout? Can it deliver outstanding results? Has it not been superseded by P90X?

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First a brief overview of the Power 90 workout itself: meant to take 90 days, the workout is designed to pass you through 4 stages of gradually increasing intensity as you cycle through six distinct workouts contained on 2 DVD's. These workouts consist of two 'Sculpt Circuit' workouts, two 'Sweat Cardio' workouts and two 'Ab Ripper' routines. The onus is on the user to decide when they are ready to transition from one difficulty level to the next; Power 90 clearly states that you need to listen to your own body and progress at your own rate.

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The actual workouts are quite brief. The longest runs at Sculpt and Sweat workouts range from 29 to 42 minutes, while the ab routines are very brief, ranging from 4 to 6 minutes. Anybody familiar with the P90X workout will recognize the components that go into each of these routines. Sweat Cardio begins with yoga as a warm up, and then continues into a variety of cardio exercises including martial art strikes that culminate in a stretch/yoga cool down. The Sculpt Circuit also begins with some stretching and light yoga, and then proceeds through a weight resistance routine that is demonstrated with both free weights and resistance bands. As such, they progress through a mix of different styles and workouts in their 40 minute durations.

What is immediately apparent upon watching these workouts is that they do not have the intensity or production values of P90X. The setting is a bland, featureless studio space and you will definitely want your own music playing to keep you pumped. The workouts themselves are simply not as extreme as those in P90X, given that not only is their duration brief but the actual exercises will fit within the upper reaches of most people's comfort levels.

Is this a bad thing? No. Of course having a beautiful stage with all the props and effects such as P90X boasts of is more impressive, but that has nothing to do with the quality of the workout. The only effect such a cheesy setup has is to make it more difficult to take the workouts as seriously. However, anybody who is serious about getting physical results should be able to look past this early iteration of a Beachbody product made when the company was still young, and focus on the exercises themselves.

It is important to note that P90X and Power 90 are meant for different audiences. P90X is literally an extreme program, and should only be attempted by those in already good physical condition. This is not meant to be a provocative statement designed to sting your pride and goad you into 'manning' up, but rather the plain truth. P90X is very, very hard, and just as somebody setting out on learning how to run should not adopt an Olympic marathon routine, novices and those who have not exercised in some time should not attempt P90X.

Instead, Power 90 is the perfect program for them. This is where Power 90's moderate intensity level is of value. While anybody can push their workouts while undertaking this routine to their personal maximum and thus achieve greater results, Power 90 is a more flexible routine that lends itself to a greater variety of athletes and people.

In conclusion: the principles behind Power 90 are solid. If you follow the workouts and the nutrition guide for three months, you should achieve impressive results. The degree of results will depend on your dedication and effort; Power 90 will tell you how to achieve them, but it will fall on you to do the exercises and eat correctly. Has it been superseded by P90X? No. It is the logical precursor to P90X, and should be seen as a challenging routine for all people interested in going from a beginning or mid-level of fitness to a more advanced position. What is required on your part is that you set aside ego and pride and ask yourself where you are at, and how best to achieve the results you desire. Some athletes can jump right into P90X, while the rest of us have to earn that level of requisite fitness. Which is exactly where Power 90 fits into the picture.

Does Power 90 Work? An Honest Review

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Product Description This listing is for a 13 pcs beautiful GEENNY brand new Crib set with all the bundle you will need. This set is made to fit all standard cribs and toddler beds. The whole set comes with 10-pcs set plus 3 New Wall Art Decor Hangings, which comes out as this total 13-pcs bundle. The set is made by Geenny Designs, well known as Nursery series products Designs. All bundled pieces are in brand new zippered, handled carrying bag. These are the real beautiful new styles with retail price over 0.00. The following is the standard feature table list: # Crib Quilt (36 x 45") # Crib Bumper (10 x 158") # Fitted Crib Sheet (28 x 52") # 2 Window Valances (16 x 58") # Crib Skirt (28 x 52") # Diaper Stacker # Toy Bag (14 x 20") # 2 Decorative Accent Pillows (10 x 10") # 3 Wall Art Decor Hangings

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Wall Decorating Ideas

If you want to avoid having the rooms in your home look cold and without personality, make sure you do not have any stark spaces in them. When you want to add some life to a room and give it character, you have to add some wall decor to relieve that monotony of blank walls. Here are some great ideas to bring this kind of life to your walls.

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One of the best and easiest way is to add texture to the wall. There are so many wallpapers that have texture, and it is a simple task to paper the wall or walls with a wallpaper that has a raised design, or is made to look like bamboo or linen. Of course, this can be brought to an extreme, and there have been avant garde decorators who adhered straw or paper bags to a wall to achieve texture, but this is not a solution that is for everyone.

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Wallpaper is still the tried and true way to add texture as well as color to your walls, and if you start to look at some of the wallpaper books in a decorating store, you will be amazed at the variety of styles you can achieve, and leave the straw out in the barn for the animals!

You may also consider wall hangings to remedy a bland wall. A beautiful old quilt adds a lovely touch of texture and color, and also spotlights a unique family heirloom. This is one of the nicest ways to add texture, since it is done in such a personalized way.

Another very personalized way to add texture is to display a collection on a wall. For example, a gentleman who collects antique tools might consider hanging them on a wall in a family room in an interesting pattern. Now they are serving a function, and he has also succeeded in removing some clutter from his garage.

How about using old doll clothes or dresses to perk up the walls in a girl's room? Here you are sure to have plenty of color, and the textures of old dresses are usually materials such as tulle or organza, which would be very eye catching. The colors of dresses such as this are perfect for a little girl's room.

Just using your imagination and the materials around you will yield a lot of ideas for adding texture to a dull wall.

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How to Stop Their Child From Crying in 30 Seconds Or Less

Have you ever been at a restaurant, and your child wanted what your other child got? Your other child would not share, and all of a sudden your 2 year old started screaming? No matter what you tried he or she would not calm down. How about you were working on something important, and all of sudden your child began screaming? The kids fought over a toy, and one of them was screaming their head off. If you have ever felt this way, I am here to tell you that I have found the solution to your problem.

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Being a mother of 3 children, I have felt this way many times, and always wished I could have a solution to make the child quiet in 30 seconds or less. That way everyone can move on, and I don't need to get stressed, nor do they need to be stressed, or crying.

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My first question to all parents is why do children cry? There are many reasons a child cries. I will list briefly what some of those reasons are: hunger, fear, someone hurt them, they want something, or just trying to get attention. Have you ever been in a situation where you have a 2-7 year old and something happens, and they begin crying so loud? Crying uncontrollably? It's as if someone was trying to kidnap them, yet nothing has happened to them. To the child it feels as if their world is falling apart. Yet most parents feels that ignoring the problem is the solution, but it's not. I have stated what some doctor's have to say about that, after extensive research being done on children crying."

"One study showed infants who experienced persistent crying episodes were 10 times more likely to have ADHD as a child, along with poor school performance and antisocial behavior. The researchers concluded these findings may be due to the lack of responsive attitude of the parents toward their babies." (Wolke, D, et al, Persistent Infant Crying and Hyperactivity Problems in Middle Childhood, Pediatrics, 2002; 109:1054-1060.)

"Dr. Brazy at Duke University and Ludington-Hoe and colleagues at Case Western University showed in 2 separate studies how prolonged crying in infants causes increased blood pressure in the brain, elevates stress hormones, obstructs blood from draining out of the brain, and decreases oxygenation to the brain. They concluded that caregivers should answer cries swiftly, consistently, and comprehensively." (J pediatrics 1988 Brazy, J E. Mar 112 (3): 457-61. Duke University. Ludington-Hoe SM, Case Western U, Neonatal Network 2002 Mar; 21(2): 29-36)

Due to all of these factors and many more, I decided to find a solution to the problem that many parents face.

What is the new technique? Well, reading many books in this field, studying child psychology, and going to many seminars still sometimes doesn't equip you for what real life throws at you. At amazement one day, I told myself I had to figure out how to quiet these kids quickly, and effectively. For I am a stay at home who home schools, and works from home. I couldn't have them crying all day, if I was teaching the other ones, or if I started cleaning. Yet, I don't have the time to sit with each one for 10-15 minutes at a time. That alone took most of my time. That's when I tested and tried my new strategy. I thought if it worked for me, than it could work on anyone. Are you ready?

Basically, anytime a child begins to cry for whatever reason it is:

1. You take a deep breath and then bring them close to you, and then go through these exercises with them.
2. You show them how to take a deep breath. As they take one, take another one, and then another one. I usually take 4-5 deep breaths with them, and then I say ok, now we will do it this way.
3. I start to blow out faster and faster and laugh while I am doing it. They love this part the most. They blow out and smile and laugh with me. It changes their whole mood, and they no longer are crying.
4. Once they have calmed down, then I sit them on my lap and ask them what happened. By this time, their smiling and they have to use a normal tone, not a whining tone to tell me what happened.
5. After they tell me, then I help them figure out what went wrong, and what not to do again, to get that type of reaction. They agree, and it's finally over. I break the pattern they are in, with a whole new pattern, which helps them calm themselves down.

I have used this technique not only on my children, but also my neighbor's children, nieces and nephews. Their ages ranged from 2-7 years old. It has worked every time for me. It just takes some patience, time and practice. You will see eventually the kids will be doing these techniques to other kids they see behaving the way they did. My son and daughter sometimes teach me these techniques if I am sad and crying. It really works for adults as well as children. You just need 30 seconds to implement it, and then they're on their way.

Once you can get your child to learn these new habits, you then teach them that crying and whining doesn't really help them get what they want. If they want something, they need to ask for it kindly, and if it is something the parent thinks the child needs they will get it, if it is not, then they need to understand the parent knows best. The more the parent is able to explain to the child, the better the child understands. Sometimes it takes 10 - 20 times of repetition, but eventually it does soak in. It is also at this time, that I speak to the other child about how they treated this one. If there is two or three of them, then once this child is relaxed, I go over and tell the other ones, what they did was wrong, and that' not how we should treat this situation. I then give them an example of how I would treat this situation. That way they are aware that there is many ways to deal with a situation. I want the kids to put that in their memory banks of their brains, and use it when this situation or another similar one arises.

A few more quotes on why crying is not the right thing for a child to carry on

• "Leaving a baby to cry evokes physiological responses that increase stress hormones. Crying infants experience an increase in heart rate, body temperature and blood pressure. These reactions are likely to result in overheating and, along with vomiting due to extreme distress, could pose a potential risk of SIDS in vulnerable infants. There may also be longer-term emotional effects. There is compelling evidence that increased levels of stress hormones may cause permanent changes in the stress responses of the infant's developing brain. These changes then affect memory, attention, and emotion, and can trigger an elevated response to stress throughout life, including a predisposition to later anxiety and depressive disorders." Pinky McKay

Pinky McKay is the mother of five, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and a Certified Infant Massage Instructor.

• English psychotherapist, Sue Gerhardt, author of Why Love Matters: How Affection Shapes a Baby's Brain, " explains that when a baby is upset, the hypothalamus produces cortisol. In normal amounts cortisol is fine, but if a baby is exposed for too long or too often to stressful situations (such as being left to cry) its brain becomes flooded with cortisol and it will then either over- or under-produce cortisol whenever the child is exposed to stress. Too much cortisol is linked to depression and fearfulness; too little to emotional detachment and aggression."

At this time I would like to go into a summary of how all of this works:

• First, take a deep breath your self.
• Next, bring the crying child over and teach them how to take deep breaths, tell them to follow you. Take about 4-5 Deep Breaths.
• Third, have them blow out back to back for another 10 seconds. By this time, the kid should be laughing out loud with you.
• Fourth, now you have broken their pattern of crying into being happy.
• Ask what happened, and help them understand.

This is vital to break the pattern. Once the pattern is broken with something better taking its place then it won't be long when, you'll notice they cry less and less. As they age they will realize that crying should be left for something really painful and not every two minutes. As parents and educators we need to teach them to learn there are different styles and ways to do things. We need them to be able to help them calm themselves down, and them to formulate that habit as they grow up. To be confident, and handle any situation that comes at them with a different approach. This approach will lower their stress and build their confidence. The less they cry, and the more they are loved, the more stability these kids will have with their own emotions.

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Bedtime Originals Champ Snoopy™ 4 Piece Bedding Set

Bedtime Originals welcomes our new Champ home in style. The furry appliquéd Snoopy and Woodstock are a winning combination. The 4 piece bedding set includes a quilt, bumper, sheet and dust ruffle.

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•4 Piece Set: Quilt, Bumper, Sheet, Dust Ruffle
•Mobile musical features a plush Snoopy and sports icons and plays the Brahms' Lullaby
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•Diaper stacker perfectly coordinates with the bedding set
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Earthtones of houndstooth, herringbone, textured solids, corduroy, ticking stripes with a touch of vintage blue and brick red when combined with doggie appliqués and embroidery, make this the most irresistible collection. Rich with blues and browns, this collection looks great in an expresso or dark cherry crib…cozy, cute, and different!! The comforter, which measures, 35" x 43" is rich with detail, texture, applique and embroidery. It reverses to a woven chocolate brown ticking stripe and it trimmed all around the frame with navy corduroy. The bumper, in four sections, reflects the use of mutliple textured fabrics with 2 large doggie appliques. It reverses to a soft and subtle houndstooth check and is bound all around in navy corduroy. The adorable print sheet, which is 200thread cout 100% cotton, shows small doggie bones and toy balls in coordinating colors on a ground of light blue. There is elastic on all four sides and 7" pockets at each corner. The tailored dustruffle is in a woven warm beige and chocolate plaid and is generously trimmed with navy corduroy. The sheet, which is a light blue ground, has small doggie bones and toy balls scattered in a broad palette. It has elastic on all four corners and 7" pockets in each corner. The tailored dustruffle, in a warm beige and chocolate woven plaid, has a drop of 13" with a generous trim of navy corduroy.

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Check List For Baby - What You Need When Expecting a New Arrival

As you plan for the arrival of your new baby, it's a great idea to have a check list for everything you will need. You would never think someone so small could require so much. It can be overwhelming enough just to be expecting and then you have the task to try and ensure that you have everything for when your little one arrives.

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Knowing what is needed and being prepared will make for a nice smooth transition for you and your little one upon returning home from the hospital. Having a list of the essentials can also help you when registering for your baby shower and making purchases of the items you need. It is also a good idea so nothing is forgotten.

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I used the list below when I was expecting my first baby and it was very useful. I already had a general idea of what I thought I needed but it opened my eyes to some things I had not thought of. It also came in handy when I was registering for my baby shower. We my little arrived it was a relief knowing everything was ready for when we got home so we could settle in.

This list is not only good for first time mothers but for all mothers that are expecting. It is a great refresher and reminder of all your little ones needs.
CHECK List

- Infant car seat
- Crib
- bassinet
- Changing table
- Crib mattress
- Vinyl mattress cover
- bassinet or portable crib mattress
- Crib bedding set
- Stroller
- Audio monitor or Video monitor nursery
- Fitted crib sheets (Qty: 4-6)
- Bedding sets
- Sheets (Qty: 4-6)
- Receiving blankets (Qty: 4-6)
- Waterproof pads (Qty: 4-6)
- Changing table covers (Qty: 2-4)
- Changing table pads
- Formula
- Warmers & sterilizers
- Burping cloths (Qty: 6-12) Cloth diapers (Qty: 6-12)
- Lap pads (Qty: 6) 6 Bibs (Qty: 8-12)

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• Dust ruffle offers 14" drop displaying contemporary graphic design and solid brown border

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The Green Elephant 4 Piece Baby Crib Bedding Set includes: quilt, bumper, dust ruffle and fitted sheet. The quilt measures 36" x 45", the bumper measures 11" high x 157" long with single ties on each corner and 7 sets of double ties along the top and bottom.

The dust ruffle has a 14" drop and the fitted sheet is designed to fit a standard size 28" x 52" crib mattress. The quilt and fitted sheet are both made from 100% cotton. The front of the bumper is 100% cotton and the back is 65% polyester, 35% cotton. The dust ruffle is 65% polyester and 35% cotton.

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Gender neutral 10 pc set; soft beige ground with blue , mocha, chocolate, green, yellow and toasted orange come together in a very sweet print of circles and dots. The comforter, which measures 37" x 47", reverses to a broad soft green stripe, which is alo used in the tailored 13" drop dustruffle. The bumper, in 4 separate sections, is green stripe inside reversing to the circle dot print and bound in chocolate solid. The sheet is a random medium size dot in shades of mocha, green and yellow. It has elastic on all four corners and 7" pockets. The diaperstacker, with an overall measurement of 22" has a green stripe yoke and circle dot body. It holds 36 diapers and includes a hanger. The blanket is a soft yellow fleece with a 1 1/2" green stripe binding all around. The valance has a drop of 18" including green stripe tabs and is defined by a 1" chocolate trim at the top of the circle dot print. Buy two for added fullness to your windows!! The set of 3 wallhangings, 11" squares, shows different circles and dots screen printed with a 3/4" trim of the coordinate green stripe. An extra set of these will make a great statement on the nursery walls.

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