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That's true. I did that with the first workout just to see if this was for me. I didn't have as much time today so jumped into the plyo without knowing the moves. I guess I'll have to make time to run through them before each new workout. I really hate this workout while I'm doing it but man I feel good after I've cooled down. I've missed that feeling.
A few things that helped me...
), but it does help. I was down on myself at first when I couldn't keep up, but so what? Unless you're a super stud already, you're going to need extra breaks.
Hey Ned, how does the plyo and other days that don't focus as much on lifting compare to insanity? Actually, do you use weights in every workout? I decided to buy a set of select techs because I figured I have bought TVs, xboxs, recliners, and computers. I might as well drop a chunk of cash on something that will help me get healthier. I also ordered a pull up bar. I believe P90X will be much tougher for me than insanity because I have never lifted weights in my entire lift, but I have played sports and other athletic things to help with the cardio shock that insanity brought.A few things that helped me...
[*]Don't let the beginning beat you down as you adjust to the workouts. I went from a completely sedentary life to P90x. Its going to be a big shock to your body. Don't let it discourage you. Just push through the first week or so and it gets more manageable (I hate saying 'easier').
[*]Make sure you eat enough. I made the mistake of skimping on a lot of calories at the start because I was in that weight loss mode. You'll eventually bonk. Feeling like crap before you even start one of these workouts makes it completely miserable.
[*]It sounds obvious, but make sure you have all the required equipment for the day ready/setup before you start. As you noticed they don't really mess around and rip right through exercises. Having it all set up and easy to get to helps.
[*]Don't be afraid to pause and take an extra break (he'll remind you a million times), but it does help. I was down on myself at first when I couldn't keep up, but so what? Unless you're a super stud already, you're going to need extra breaks.
[*]If you're working out in a small room, have an oscilating fan going. The room gets pretty nasty/stale when you're working that hard in a small area. I workout in my home office which is only a 10x10 room.
[*]Don't let the schedule get to you. I put too much pressure on myself to keep up with the 6 days/week. If I couldn't make a day, I stressed out about it. Don't let it get in the way of life. If you have to miss a day, just pick up that workout the following day. It's not going to reverse all of your results.
I'm getting preachy, but I'm a big fan. I actually miss it and can't wait to get Insanity over with so I can come back to this in the Fall.
Plyo is easier than probably every non-recovery Insanity DVD. It's an hour long, but slower paced then the Insanity DVDs. It's still tough, but I think you get just as much of a cardio workout during the first month DVDs, which are quite a bit shorter than P90x Plyo. The Max workouts are a whole new level that I don't think P90x could ever compare to.ETA - Kenpo is another P90x cardio that is probably equal to the Core Cardio & Balance. All the others aren't a good comparison because they're weight related.Hey Ned, how does the plyo and other days that don't focus as much on lifting compare to insanity? Actually, do you use weights in every workout? I decided to buy a set of select techs because I figured I have bought TVs, xboxs, recliners, and computers. I might as well drop a chunk of cash on something that will help me get healthier. I also ordered a pull up bar. I believe P90X will be much tougher for me than insanity because I have never lifted weights in my entire lift, but I have played sports and other athletic things to help with the cardio shock that insanity brought.A few things that helped me...
[*]Don't let the beginning beat you down as you adjust to the workouts. I went from a completely sedentary life to P90x. Its going to be a big shock to your body. Don't let it discourage you. Just push through the first week or so and it gets more manageable (I hate saying 'easier').
[*]Make sure you eat enough. I made the mistake of skimping on a lot of calories at the start because I was in that weight loss mode. You'll eventually bonk. Feeling like crap before you even start one of these workouts makes it completely miserable.
[*]It sounds obvious, but make sure you have all the required equipment for the day ready/setup before you start. As you noticed they don't really mess around and rip right through exercises. Having it all set up and easy to get to helps.
[*]Don't be afraid to pause and take an extra break (he'll remind you a million times
[*]If you're working out in a small room, have an oscilating fan going. The room gets pretty nasty/stale when you're working that hard in a small area. I workout in my home office which is only a 10x10 room.
[*]Don't let the schedule get to you. I put too much pressure on myself to keep up with the 6 days/week. If I couldn't make a day, I stressed out about it. Don't let it get in the way of life. If you have to miss a day, just pick up that workout the following day. It's not going to reverse all of your results.
I'm getting preachy, but I'm a big fan. I actually miss it and can't wait to get Insanity over with so I can come back to this in the Fall.
I'm sorry I might have said that wrong. Believe me looking at the DVD's one is more then enough. I was wondering if you just do them in 1-12 and then repeat?Thanks for the link.
Thanks.
Thanks, good to know that they help you out with stuff like that.
There are a ton of different spreadsheets out there that you can use. Just google P90x worksheet and you'll see a bunch of them. Just pick one and go with it. I printed everything out and write it down as I go.10ft shouldn't be a problem for going back/forth to your pullup bar.madshot31 said:Questions: Where do you guys record your #s on each exercise, is it on the back of the training schedule on the calendar? Also, for a person who despises eggs besides when cooked in other things, whats your go to breakfast foods? I am a big fan of the Kashi Go Lean cereals and they have a good amount of fiber and protein, but I hate to use my carb for the day before I can have a sandwich at lunch. Lastly, will having my pull up bar about 10 ft away from my main workout area and not in view of the TV be a problem?Edit: Got to say, I think I'll be enjoying the soreness of my first weight work outs ever. To think back to the first three days of insanity, I went to the clubs in Tahoe on the third night and was literally the walking robot trying to get from table to table.Good times.
It depends on what you can already lift. The exercise where you need the heaviest weight is 'Heavy Pants'. I started out with 35s and ended up using 50s by the end. I'm not the strongest guy in the world so you may need more.Here's a link to what the move looks like (it's a tad different but you'll get the idea) - link
Did you start with Plyo just to get a feel for things? Because that isn't supposed to be day 1. Chest & Back (plus Ab Ripper) is day 1, and it's a #####.I'm on week 9 and had forgotten how hard Chest & Back was after being away from it since week 3. My chest was sore for three days.
Increased strength in the arms, shoulders, and legs for holding on. And likely even more important... the core helping with balance. This resulted in crowd applause and hi-fives normally reserved for hot chicks losing control of their skirts. The chick I met was also very impressed. 
I went to Austin for the weekend and saw some definite benefits from P90X. And not just from looking better at the bars and the river (though that was nice too).Floating the river there are several spots with large painful rocks just below the surface. I was the only one in my group who managed to avoid hitting any with his ###, using abs/core to keep it out of harm's way.Then that night we went to a bar that had a mechanical bull. I'd never done that before but wanted to give it a try. Pretty much killed it.Increased strength in the arms, shoulders, and legs for holding on. And likely even more important... the core helping with balance. This resulted in crowd applause and hi-fives normally reserved for hot chicks losing control of their skirts. The chick I met was also very impressed.
Because of P90x, I've become a huge believer in core strength. There have been so many times recently where I've done something and thought 'damn, I could feel my core there'.I'm really itching to get started on round 2 of P90x. I've considered cutting Insanity short and coming back to this, but I just can't leave Insanity unfinished. 3 more weeks.
Ned - for rd two are you going to modify anything? Only wondering because I'm still trying to get my chest back to where it was before P90X (getting close). I've now got two chest days (chest, shoulders & tri's - & chest & legs). I also replace all pushups with bench press or chest flys.I went to Austin for the weekend and saw some definite benefits from P90X. And not just from looking better at the bars and the river (though that was nice too).Floating the river there are several spots with large painful rocks just below the surface. I was the only one in my group who managed to avoid hitting any with his ###, using abs/core to keep it out of harm's way.Then that night we went to a bar that had a mechanical bull. I'd never done that before but wanted to give it a try. Pretty much killed it.Increased strength in the arms, shoulders, and legs for holding on. And likely even more important... the core helping with balance. This resulted in crowd applause and hi-fives normally reserved for hot chicks losing control of their skirts. The chick I met was also very impressed.
I'm probably only going to modify the cardio days and use some of my favorite Insanity DVDs in place of Plyo/Kenpo. I'm also probably only going to do Yoga once/twice a month and then use those other days as extra rest.I've never been a big bencher, so I'm interested in what you're specifically doing if you wanted to share. I may steal some of it to help break up all the the push-ups since they really kill my wrists. I also only have a flat bench and dumbbells, so I'd only be able to do dumbbell chest exercises. Which I think I'd prefer since I'm a lefty and really favor my left side a ton. I have to literally think about pushing with my right hand to try and even things out...Ned - for rd two are you going to modify anything? Only wondering because I'm still trying to get my chest back to where it was before P90X (getting close). I've now got two chest days (chest, shoulders & tri's - & chest & legs). I also replace all pushups with bench press or chest flys.I went to Austin for the weekend and saw some definite benefits from P90X. And not just from looking better at the bars and the river (though that was nice too).Floating the river there are several spots with large painful rocks just below the surface. I was the only one in my group who managed to avoid hitting any with his ###, using abs/core to keep it out of harm's way.Then that night we went to a bar that had a mechanical bull. I'd never done that before but wanted to give it a try. Pretty much killed it.Increased strength in the arms, shoulders, and legs for holding on. And likely even more important... the core helping with balance. This resulted in crowd applause and hi-fives normally reserved for hot chicks losing control of their skirts. The chick I met was also very impressed.
Off the top of my head.....Chest, shoulder, tri day5 sets of bench moved to the beginning of the workout. Tried doing these where they had pushups, but my arms were too dead by the third or fourth set to be effective. So I do 5 sets (last time was 135x10 145x8 165x6 185x4 145x10) before starting P90X. I then follow the routine, skipping all pushups. In place of the last three pushup routines I do chest flys (40x10).On Legs and Back day I do some heavier lifting, fewer sets. And skip all pullups. Only did this once so I still may modify this.I'm probably only going to modify the cardio days and use some of my favorite Insanity DVDs in place of Plyo/Kenpo. I'm also probably only going to do Yoga once/twice a month and then use those other days as extra rest.I've never been a big bencher, so I'm interested in what you're specifically doing if you wanted to share. I may steal some of it to help break up all the the push-ups since they really kill my wrists. I also only have a flat bench and dumbbells, so I'd only be able to do dumbbell chest exercises. Which I think I'd prefer since I'm a lefty and really favor my left side a ton. I have to literally think about pushing with my right hand to try and even things out...Ned - for rd two are you going to modify anything? Only wondering because I'm still trying to get my chest back to where it was before P90X (getting close). I've now got two chest days (chest, shoulders & tri's - & chest & legs). I also replace all pushups with bench press or chest flys.I went to Austin for the weekend and saw some definite benefits from P90X. And not just from looking better at the bars and the river (though that was nice too).Floating the river there are several spots with large painful rocks just below the surface. I was the only one in my group who managed to avoid hitting any with his ###, using abs/core to keep it out of harm's way.Then that night we went to a bar that had a mechanical bull. I'd never done that before but wanted to give it a try. Pretty much killed it.Increased strength in the arms, shoulders, and legs for holding on. And likely even more important... the core helping with balance. This resulted in crowd applause and hi-fives normally reserved for hot chicks losing control of their skirts. The chick I met was also very impressed.
I thought I got my recording excel spreadsheet from someone in this thread? Anyway, the one I have is awesome. You enter in the starting day and it'll spit out the entire 90 day schedule. Print out the sheets for each workout so I can manually fill in during the workouts...then when I get to work, I'll put them into the excel sheet. It charts progress, etc. You can also use it to track weight, body fat %, etc. It's pretty sweet. I guess if people want to PM their email to me, I could forward it.There are a ton of different spreadsheets out there that you can use. Just google P90x worksheet and you'll see a bunch of them. Just pick one and go with it. I printed everything out and write it down as I go.10ft shouldn't be a problem for going back/forth to your pullup bar.madshot31 said:Questions: Where do you guys record your #s on each exercise, is it on the back of the training schedule on the calendar? Also, for a person who despises eggs besides when cooked in other things, whats your go to breakfast foods? I am a big fan of the Kashi Go Lean cereals and they have a good amount of fiber and protein, but I hate to use my carb for the day before I can have a sandwich at lunch. Lastly, will having my pull up bar about 10 ft away from my main workout area and not in view of the TV be a problem?Edit: Got to say, I think I'll be enjoying the soreness of my first weight work outs ever. To think back to the first three days of insanity, I went to the clubs in Tahoe on the third night and was literally the walking robot trying to get from table to table.Good times.
Towards the end of Kenpo, Tony says something like, "I'm getting my second wind" and I keep thinking that I never lost it the first time. It is getting too easy. I try getting my whole body involved and moving my hips like he says to, but still...seems easier. I've since started adding extra reps between movements. When he's explaining what to do, i'm already doing it. don't get me wrong, I'm sweating at the end of it, but I don't really have to push myself to complete it.
That's where I am now. I did the same thing with adding reps yesterday. Also tried not to start slow on most of them. Starting at basically full speed in the elbow series made sure I was tired by the end.Getting significantly deeper in the horse stance than they were also helped add something to that one and the blocking stuff.
P90 is the first program from Tony Horton. It is broken up into two 6 week portions. The first week you alternate between one cardio (Sweat 1-2) and one lifting (Sculpt 1-2) exercises six days/week. Phase two is the same except the workouts increase a little (Sweat 3-4 & Sculpt 3-4).P90M (Masters Series) was made after P90X and is very similar to the P90X program without the pull ups. There are six different routines, Sweat 5-6, Sculpt 5-6, Core Cardio, Cardio Intervals, Plyo Legs & Uppper Middle Lower.P90X+ adds new and more intense workouts to the P90X program.
3oz of skinless chicken (one portion according to the program) is about 17grams of protein.1 tbsp = 1 fat portion = ~120calories = ~13g fat1 portion of carbs (according to the P90X nutrition guide) looks to be ~ 35g of carbohydrates.
I have gone off the deep end and changed my mind. I ended up quitting Insanity with 2.5 weeks to go.
I just got sick of being stuck in my office. Doing all these DVDs indoors since February wore me down. I've ran a few 5K's with a buddy of mine this spring/summer who's talked me into training for the Philly half marathon in November. Needless to say that's going to consume me for the next 4 months.I'm going to be using P90x as my strength training days while following the higdon program. Probably a mix of Chest/Back Ab Ripper and Arms/Shoulders Ab Ripper for the most part to keep the upper body going.
Both DVD's were good a lot of the yoga was to advanced for me hell a lot of the AB Ripper was advanced. But I'm doing what I can and I feel great. Still waiting on my pull up bar to dive all the way in.
NICEPretty close. I've been out of town some the past couple weeks, so it's taking a little longer than scheduled. Tomorrow is the last day of week 10. Did 73 pull-ups today. 50 more than week 1.
