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Yep, I am going to stick out Yoga because it was something different, helped my soreness a lot, and I would like to have better balance. The Kempo routine I'm not sure about. We will see how I feel about it in a week. Forgot to mention earlier, what was up with the tall flabby guy who created the Kempo routine doggin his own stuff?Random said:
Started back up Saturday with the Chest & Back disc. Replaced standard pushups with bench and dive bombers with dumbbell flies. Judging by the chest soreness today, I'm thinking this was a good move.Side note: two weeks of inactivity dropped me back down to 182.yup. will do cardio x or core instead of Yoga. As I mentioned a couple posts up, grab some very light (I used 2.5lb) dumbbells when doing Kenpo. It really increased the intensity and I'll be doing that from now on.
I was basically in the same boat. I didn't really know what to do and wasn't all that motivated to do much of anything. With P90X I've been able to "keep pushing play".
You can definitely both gain muscle and lose fat with P90X. Most people lose weight, but I gained 12 pounds. Look and feel better.
You can definitely put on some muscle, and most certainly improve definition, but I don't think it is the best program for hard gainers. However there is no question that P90X is very motivational.I was basically in the same boat. I didn't really know what to do and wasn't all that motivated to do much of anything. With P90X I've been able to "keep pushing play".You can definitely both gain muscle and lose fat with P90X. Most people lose weight, but I gained 12 pounds. Look and feel better.
Oh yeah, you're not going to get huge or anything. But it's good for adding some lean muscle.You can definitely put on some muscle, and most certainly improve definition, but I don't think it is the best program for hard gainers. However there is no question that P90X is very motivational.I was basically in the same boat. I didn't really know what to do and wasn't all that motivated to do much of anything. With P90X I've been able to "keep pushing play".
Oh yeah, you're not going to get huge or anything. But it's good for adding some lean muscle.You can definitely put on some muscle, and most certainly improve definition, but I don't think it is the best program for hard gainers. However there is no question that P90X is very motivational.I was basically in the same boat. I didn't really know what to do and wasn't all that motivated to do much of anything. With P90X I've been able to "keep pushing play".You can definitely both gain muscle and lose fat with P90X. Most people lose weight, but I gained 12 pounds. Look and feel better.
When I started my first round of P90X I was 165 and 12%body fat. I'm on week 10 of round 2 and I'm still about 165lbs ....but I'm tons stronger. No weight gain but stronger = more lean muscle. Not huge though.Thanks for that. I think that's what I'm really looking for. Motivation to do stuff day in and day out that will make me put on a few pounds and add definition. I'm not built in a way that will let me be huge, but that doesn't mean I can't do anything.Oh yeah, you're not going to get huge or anything. But it's good for adding some lean muscle.You can definitely put on some muscle, and most certainly improve definition, but I don't think it is the best program for hard gainers. However there is no question that P90X is very motivational.I was basically in the same boat. I didn't really know what to do and wasn't all that motivated to do much of anything. With P90X I've been able to "keep pushing play".
Motivating the user is perhaps the primary strength of P90X. It really pushes you in a positive way to continue with the program.Thanks for that. I think that's what I'm really looking for. Motivation to do stuff day in and day out that will make me put on a few pounds and add definition. I'm not built in a way that will let me be huge, but that doesn't mean I can't do anything.Oh yeah, you're not going to get huge or anything. But it's good for adding some lean muscle.You can definitely put on some muscle, and most certainly improve definition, but I don't think it is the best program for hard gainers. However there is no question that P90X is very motivational.I was basically in the same boat. I didn't really know what to do and wasn't all that motivated to do much of anything. With P90X I've been able to "keep pushing play".You can definitely both gain muscle and lose fat with P90X. Most people lose weight, but I gained 12 pounds. Look and feel better.
Motivating the user is perhaps the primary strength of P90X. It really pushes you in a positive way to continue with the program.Thanks for that. I think that's what I'm really looking for. Motivation to do stuff day in and day out that will make me put on a few pounds and add definition. I'm not built in a way that will let me be huge, but that doesn't mean I can't do anything.Oh yeah, you're not going to get huge or anything. But it's good for adding some lean muscle.You can definitely put on some muscle, and most certainly improve definition, but I don't think it is the best program for hard gainers. However there is no question that P90X is very motivational.I was basically in the same boat. I didn't really know what to do and wasn't all that motivated to do much of anything. With P90X I've been able to "keep pushing play".
I actually miss it and can't wait until the winter to start up round 2.
The funny thing is that Tony can be such a cheeseball I am surprised he is capable of motivating me (I'm a born cynic).I think it's the fact that after even one workout you intuitively know that he isn't selling snake oil and if you continue with the program you will absolutely achieve the results that are promised. Once your brain wraps around that concept (consciously or subconsciously) you don't mind the cheese factor. In fact you kind of start to appreciate it.I actually miss it and can't wait until the winter to start up round 2.
"Like a pterodactyl - backing out of trouble...Caw Caw! Caw Caw!!"The funny thing is that Tony can be such a cheeseball I am surprised he is capable of motivating me (I'm a born cynic).I think it's the fact that after even one workout you intuitively know that he isn't selling snake oil and if you continue with the program you will absolutely achieve the results that are promised. Once your brain wraps around that concept (consciously or subconsciously) you don't mind the cheese factor. In fact you kind of start to appreciate it.
"Gonna go check on the kids! How you doing kids?""Tip of the day... don't smash your face!"
"I know it burns...it's SUPPOSED TO!"
"THAT'S where the money is...get 'em up!"
"Get ready... cause it's coming!"
"They're working hard, I know you are!"
His pitch on those last two kills me.
"Cause I'm the leader of the band""Gonna go check on the kids! How you doing kids?""Tip of the day... don't smash your face!"
"I know it burns...it's SUPPOSED TO!"
"THAT'S where the money is...get 'em up!"
"Get ready... cause it's coming!"
"They're working hard, I know you are!"
His pitch on those last two kills me.
This is Pam. I call her "BLAM""Cause I'm the leader of the band""Gonna go check on the kids! How you doing kids?""Tip of the day... don't smash your face!"
"I know it burns...it's SUPPOSED TO!"
"THAT'S where the money is...get 'em up!"
"Get ready... cause it's coming!"
"They're working hard, I know you are!"
His pitch on those last two kills me.
AWESOME!I used to get a stiff neck and back all the time. Once a month, I'd spend a couple days with neck or back pain. Since I've been doing P90X,, seems as though the frequencey and severity has greatly diminished.Popped my right knee out this morning when my dog saw a squirrel and then bolted after it while bumping my leg perfectly as I planted. This is a old injury from a skiing accident that flares up every so often. Usually I go through 1 day of trying to avoid pressure and then 2-3 more of going easy on it. I had it back in place about .3 seconds after it happened but usually the damage has already been done. To my surprise, it felt okay. I'm usually #####ing and moaning while it is in a good amount of pain. So, I go about my day and an hour later I realize I totally forgot about the injury. When it first happened I thought my P90X schedule was toast, but by this afternoon I decide to give it a go with the workout of the day, Plyo. I slap on a knee sleeve for a little extra support and just crush the routine. The only thing I can think of is that I have done plyo and max interval training from Insanity and P90X about 35 times in the past three months. Each time I have had a nice muscle soreness showing that I worked hard. When before this exercising period, my leg strength was just from doing everyday things and walking around. Here's to working out, which in turn creates much stronger muscles that prevent injury.
I used to get a slipped disc in my back frequently that would cause some serious neck/shoulder/back pain. Hasn't happened since I started P90X 8 months ago.AWESOME!I used to get a stiff neck and back all the time. Once a month, I'd spend a couple days with neck or back pain. Since I've been doing P90X,, seems as though the frequencey and severity has greatly diminished.Popped my right knee out this morning when my dog saw a squirrel and then bolted after it while bumping my leg perfectly as I planted. This is a old injury from a skiing accident that flares up every so often. Usually I go through 1 day of trying to avoid pressure and then 2-3 more of going easy on it. I had it back in place about .3 seconds after it happened but usually the damage has already been done. To my surprise, it felt okay. I'm usually #####ing and moaning while it is in a good amount of pain. So, I go about my day and an hour later I realize I totally forgot about the injury. When it first happened I thought my P90X schedule was toast, but by this afternoon I decide to give it a go with the workout of the day, Plyo. I slap on a knee sleeve for a little extra support and just crush the routine. The only thing I can think of is that I have done plyo and max interval training from Insanity and P90X about 35 times in the past three months. Each time I have had a nice muscle soreness showing that I worked hard. When before this exercising period, my leg strength was just from doing everyday things and walking around. Here's to working out, which in turn creates much stronger muscles that prevent injury.
I used to get a slipped disc in my back frequently that would cause some serious neck/shoulder/back pain. Hasn't happened since I started P90X 8 months ago.AWESOME!I used to get a stiff neck and back all the time. Once a month, I'd spend a couple days with neck or back pain. Since I've been doing P90X,, seems as though the frequencey and severity has greatly diminished.Popped my right knee out this morning when my dog saw a squirrel and then bolted after it while bumping my leg perfectly as I planted. This is a old injury from a skiing accident that flares up every so often. Usually I go through 1 day of trying to avoid pressure and then 2-3 more of going easy on it. I had it back in place about .3 seconds after it happened but usually the damage has already been done. To my surprise, it felt okay. I'm usually #####ing and moaning while it is in a good amount of pain. So, I go about my day and an hour later I realize I totally forgot about the injury. When it first happened I thought my P90X schedule was toast, but by this afternoon I decide to give it a go with the workout of the day, Plyo. I slap on a knee sleeve for a little extra support and just crush the routine. The only thing I can think of is that I have done plyo and max interval training from Insanity and P90X about 35 times in the past three months. Each time I have had a nice muscle soreness showing that I worked hard. When before this exercising period, my leg strength was just from doing everyday things and walking around. Here's to working out, which in turn creates much stronger muscles that prevent injury.
I have a partially torn ACL in my left knee that would always give me issues when I'd run for 2-3 days in a row. After doing P90x and most of Insanity, I've logged ~ 100 miles of running without a shred of knee pain. 
Might want to delete the posts about t*rrents.
Back pain from herniated disks for much of my adult life. Halfway through Insanity it went almost completely away. I think it's a combination of core strengthening and stretching.I used to get a slipped disc in my back frequently that would cause some serious neck/shoulder/back pain. Hasn't happened since I started P90X 8 months ago.AWESOME!I used to get a stiff neck and back all the time. Once a month, I'd spend a couple days with neck or back pain. Since I've been doing P90X,, seems as though the frequencey and severity has greatly diminished.Popped my right knee out this morning when my dog saw a squirrel and then bolted after it while bumping my leg perfectly as I planted. This is a old injury from a skiing accident that flares up every so often. Usually I go through 1 day of trying to avoid pressure and then 2-3 more of going easy on it. I had it back in place about .3 seconds after it happened but usually the damage has already been done. To my surprise, it felt okay. I'm usually #####ing and moaning while it is in a good amount of pain. So, I go about my day and an hour later I realize I totally forgot about the injury. When it first happened I thought my P90X schedule was toast, but by this afternoon I decide to give it a go with the workout of the day, Plyo. I slap on a knee sleeve for a little extra support and just crush the routine. The only thing I can think of is that I have done plyo and max interval training from Insanity and P90X about 35 times in the past three months. Each time I have had a nice muscle soreness showing that I worked hard. When before this exercising period, my leg strength was just from doing everyday things and walking around. Here's to working out, which in turn creates much stronger muscles that prevent injury.I have a partially torn ACL in my left knee that would always give me issues when I'd run for 2-3 days in a row. After doing P90x and most of Insanity, I've logged ~ 100 miles of running without a shred of knee pain.
I am sure Tony is aware of torrents.
Insanity is cardio based. P90X is strength based. Insanity clocks in from 42 minutes to 58 minutes depending on which section you are on. Insanity has a Ab dedicated workout that can't sneeze at P90X's and even its strength routines are still highly cardio based. If you feel you can hold your own in the P90X cardio disks, don't be surprised to have a rough few days to start Insanity because it ups the cardio intensity three notches. Also, Shaun T, the Insanity instructor, keeps an eye on the clock at all times and has you back doing the routines much quicker that Tony. I highly recommend getting a heart rate monitor for Insanity because on some routines I was peaking at 188-190 when in P90X Plyo I was getting to 165 bpm. I had to force myself to stop because I was literally getting close to red lining. Both are great programs but you might find Insanity lacking in the strength department, which can also be said about P90X with cardio. One thing with Insanity is that it will decrease your body fat % if you have a reasonable diet very effectively. I believe someone on the boards has a nice schedule that puts both routines together in one organized workout schedule that complements each other.
Go into Insanity with an open mind. Don't think because you just came from P90x that you'll rock Insanity. They're two totally different animals. I made that mistake and got my ### handed to me the first week. Like P90x you'll adjust quickly, but just in time for them to change it up. The Max workouts are killer.
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Not to be Debby Downer, but don't count on it.
I've been doing the workouts in my basement and don't have a way to do the pull ups. I use my bowflex to mimic the band replacement. I did P90x last summer and did not really see the results that I wanted. I was like you. I had moderate results, but nothing earth shattering. I decided to start it again this summer, but this time, have really stuck with the diet program. The results have been phenomenal! Not sure if you are following the diet, but it really makes a difference in the results.
I've had lower back problems for about 10 years. Yes, some of the ab exercises hurt, not piercing nerve hurt, but enough to have to stop and stretch. Specifically, the first batch where you're sitting down with your legs extended off the ground. Once I get to lay down it gets a lot better. But I have noticed my back hasn't tightened up at all besides doing ab ripper. Usually I was good for a flare up or two a week.
Maybe try working out a different time of day. Morning before work (yuk), lunch break, late evening. Right after work works best for me, but there's other options if you're just not into it then.
That sounds good to me, but I'm by no means a nutrition expert. Depending on how big you are, I found it almost impossible to keep up with the total calories they were calling for (3300 for me).
@ WilkedThat sounds great. I am at the end of week 3 and have been following the eating habits but not the actual meals. I just try to go high protein, fruits, and vegetables. Then add in a serving or two of carbs, light on the sugar, and lots of water. I actually get a lot of fats in my diet due to eating about 20 almonds a day with yogurt, but I don't see a problem since the whole philosophy that I am following works well.@ NedTheir calorie calculator puts me around 2900. I can do this no problem if I am chugging fast food or sweets. But since I have changed my eating habits to a much more healthy style, I can't even tough this amount and I eat 5-6 times a day at 250-450 calories. I find I feel so much more filled eating the small meals rather then two huge 1500 calorie meals a day. I am never hungry and and don't see the problem as long as I stay full of energy.At the end of week 3 now. Half way through week 2 I switched in some Insanity workouts for the yoga/kempo days. I have been using a heart rate monitor gadget that measures my calories burned. I'm burning 30% more calories, so that's a in my book because I like the routines much better and they are much MUCH shorter. About the strength routines, I am seeing some major increases in my numbers each week while seeing my muscles becoming more defined.
Exactly. Eating even a semi-clean ~3000 calories is tough.
This is what I do. I make sure I don't eat crap and limit my portions. I will have Fiber One for breakfast, fruit mid morning, peanut butter sandwich on wheat for lunch (alternate with can of tuna fish in water) and celery, handful of nuts or fruit for mid afternoon snack, and then a sensible dinner. I drink a lot of water and don't touch soda, fast food, etc. Make sure you build in a cheat day where you let yourself eat whatever you want. After awhile, you will not want the bad stuff because it makes you feel like crap. Stick with it.
Wow, this is my "diet" to a T. Love the Fiber One Honey Cluster (usually have a bowl before bed too).
I was on the Honey Cluster but one day Walmart was out of it. I bought the twigs instead. It was hard to shovel it down at first, but I look forward to having it every morning now. This coming from a guy who thought he was eating healthy with Lucky Charms and Fruity Pebbles. I stop eating 3 hours before I go to bed. It is not good to have food in your stomach when you sleep because your metabolism slows considerably. Just a suggestion.
This is a common refrain but I don't believe there a lot of scientific evidence that supports it. Weight gain is ultimately a product of calorie in vs calories out regardless of what time you get your calories.
