P90X - Anyone try this? (3 Viewers)

[Bud Kilmer]

bump.

Have had the dvds for a while and will start on Monday with the workouts...

 

[Popcorn Eating Guy]

I'm toying seriously with buying the program, but have two major reservations:

1) I take Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 3 times a week and it is REALLY physical most practices. Will I be too sore/exhausted to do both?

2) I work in an office and tend to eat quick or not at all during the day. i'm really lazy when it comes to preparing food. Is the diet going to dominate my every thought, or is it easy to follow?

Really appeciate any advice you all can give.

 

[the moops]

I'm toying seriously with buying the program

Torrents are free.

 

[Popcorn Eating Guy]

Don't feel right taking it for free.

More than the money, I just want to know if it will kill my BJJ classes and make me eat with "discipline" (not good at that).

 

[Third]

Planning on starting this in mid-Feb. Based on what I'm reading, I'm going to continue getting myself ready to start it between now and then by running and doing bodyweight exercises (squats, pushups, etc.).

I'm going to start the Armstrong Pull-Up program to get myself back into pull-up shape before starting.

 

[george]

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[OC Zed]

My wife and I are interested in starting the P90x routine, but were wondering a few things...

1. If we do this together, do we need two separate pull-up bars or is there enough time in the routine to alternate?

2. How effective is this at working your legs and butt? (my wife's question - not mine)

3. If I only end up doing this 3 or 4 days a week and not strictly following the diet program, will I still see any results? As background, I would probably be doing other exercise for 2 of the non-P90x days and I don't know if I have enough time during the week to do it every day. In terms of our diet, we already eat pretty healthy, but I don't want to have to consult a chart when I eat or limit my alcohol intake (which is really a couple glasses of wine on Friday, Saturday and Sunday).

 

[Air Coryell]

I'm toying seriously with buying the program, but have two major reservations:1) I take Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 3 times a week and it is REALLY physical most practices. Will I be too sore/exhausted to do both?2) I work in an office and tend to eat quick or not at all during the day. i'm really lazy when it comes to preparing food. Is the diet going to dominate my every thought, or is it easy to follow?Really appeciate any advice you all can give.

1. I've found the workouts to take rather long, and you usually are pretty beat right after. That being said if you do it on your non-lifting days it may not be so bad.2. I found the diet to be a rough guide rather than hard and fast rules. I hate to cook and didnt. Used mostly frozen healthy choice/lean cusine type stuff for food.

 

[Air Coryell]

My wife and I are interested in starting the P90x routine, but were wondering a few things...1. If we do this together, do we need two separate pull-up bars or is there enough time in the routine to alternate?2. How effective is this at working your legs and butt? (my wife's question - not mine)3. If I only end up doing this 3 or 4 days a week and not strictly following the diet program, will I still see any results? As background, I would probably be doing other exercise for 2 of the non-P90x days and I don't know if I have enough time during the week to do it every day. In terms of our diet, we already eat pretty healthy, but I don't want to have to consult a chart when I eat or limit my alcohol intake (which is really a couple glasses of wine on Friday, Saturday and Sunday).

1. You would need two pull-up bars, or you will need to hit pause, and rewind so the other person can do their set. I'd imagine that will add a lot of time to the workout which already takes a long time to do.2. Both will most likely be sore after your first day of Plyo. Between Plyo and Legs/Back routine both get a good workout.3. The diet is the to give structure to folks who might otherwise overeat, or not eat properly. If you eat more than you burn off you won't see the same results as someone who followed the diet piece more closely. If you're really serious about getting in shape you can most likely skip wine for 3 months.The routine is very time consuming, you will most likely see results even if you only do 3-4 days of it. You'll see more progress/faster progress if you do the 6 days a week version.

 

[OC Zed]

My wife and I are interested in starting the P90x routine, but were wondering a few things...1. If we do this together, do we need two separate pull-up bars or is there enough time in the routine to alternate?2. How effective is this at working your legs and butt? (my wife's question - not mine)3. If I only end up doing this 3 or 4 days a week and not strictly following the diet program, will I still see any results? As background, I would probably be doing other exercise for 2 of the non-P90x days and I don't know if I have enough time during the week to do it every day. In terms of our diet, we already eat pretty healthy, but I don't want to have to consult a chart when I eat or limit my alcohol intake (which is really a couple glasses of wine on Friday, Saturday and Sunday).

1. You would need two pull-up bars, or you will need to hit pause, and rewind so the other person can do their set. I'd imagine that will add a lot of time to the workout which already takes a long time to do.2. Both will most likely be sore after your first day of Plyo. Between Plyo and Legs/Back routine both get a good workout.3. The diet is the to give structure to folks who might otherwise overeat, or not eat properly. If you eat more than you burn off you won't see the same results as someone who followed the diet piece more closely. If you're really serious about getting in shape you can most likely skip wine for 3 months.The routine is very time consuming, you will most likely see results even if you only do 3-4 days of it. You'll see more progress/faster progress if you do the 6 days a week version.

Thanks, this info is much appreciated. If anything, my wife and I don't eat enough, so I can probably stand to keep my alcohol intake where it is and ramp up on the healthy foods. My goal isn't necessarily to look like anyone in the infomercials, but to find a fun and varied way to add a little bit more of lean muscle. This might be do the trick.

 

[Bud Kilmer]

My wife joined in on this with me and we're in our second week. We are trying to get the workouts done in 8 days instead of 7. Our schedule tends to occupy a night or 2 during the week and its nearly impossible for us to work 6 or 7 days in a row.

Wow, I feel like a pansy after the first week. I've been in somewhat decent shape but never one with a lot of upper body strength. The pull-ups haven't worked for both my wife and I so bands have been ordered, plus that solves the 2 pull-up bar/pause the dvd conundrum. The plyometrics kicked our butts the first time and then again yesterday. Ab ripper X absolutely destroys us. Overall, we are getting our collective butts kicked.

However, after we both can do more in our 2nd week already and we both are enjoying it. The diversity of the workouts is great. I've never felt my legs burn more and we aren't really using much weights, just different lunges and squats.

As far as the diet goes, I'm doing my best to try and follow it. I think one of the things that I didn't realize is that I can't just eat less. I have to eat healthier and have more yet smaller meals. I can tell on days when I don't eat enough i have less energy towards the end of the workout.

Overall, I'm really happy with everything so far even though I sometimes curse at the TV when things get tough.

 

[OC Zed]

My wife joined in on this with me and we're in our second week. We are trying to get the workouts done in 8 days instead of 7. Our schedule tends to occupy a night or 2 during the week and its nearly impossible for us to work 6 or 7 days in a row. Wow, I feel like a pansy after the first week. I've been in somewhat decent shape but never one with a lot of upper body strength. The pull-ups haven't worked for both my wife and I so bands have been ordered, plus that solves the 2 pull-up bar/pause the dvd conundrum. The plyometrics kicked our butts the first time and then again yesterday. Ab ripper X absolutely destroys us. Overall, we are getting our collective butts kicked. However, after we both can do more in our 2nd week already and we both are enjoying it. The diversity of the workouts is great. I've never felt my legs burn more and we aren't really using much weights, just different lunges and squats. As far as the diet goes, I'm doing my best to try and follow it. I think one of the things that I didn't realize is that I can't just eat less. I have to eat healthier and have more yet smaller meals. I can tell on days when I don't eat enough i have less energy towards the end of the workout. Overall, I'm really happy with everything so far even though I sometimes curse at the TV when things get tough.

How fit were you before you started? What's the soreness level like?

 

[OC Zed]

Planning on starting this in mid-Feb. Based on what I'm reading, I'm going to continue getting myself ready to start it between now and then by running and doing bodyweight exercises (squats, pushups, etc.).

I'm going to start the Armstrong Pull-Up program to get myself back into pull-up shape before starting.

This post was really helpful as I have been doing the Armstrong pullup program for the last couple weeks. Even in that short time span I have noticed an increase in my arm and shoulder strength. Although the one thing that I do not like about the program is that it is not varied enough. Essentially, it focuses on just one type of pullup without variation. I think I am going to tweak the program to change it up during the week (e.g., Mondays - pullups, Tuesdays - chinups, Wednesdays - neutral grip, etc.). The pushup routine in the morning though is simple but very effective.

 

[kjberry]

My wife joined in on this with me and we're in our second week. We are trying to get the workouts done in 8 days instead of 7. Our schedule tends to occupy a night or 2 during the week and its nearly impossible for us to work 6 or 7 days in a row. Wow, I feel like a pansy after the first week. I've been in somewhat decent shape but never one with a lot of upper body strength. The pull-ups haven't worked for both my wife and I so bands have been ordered, plus that solves the 2 pull-up bar/pause the dvd conundrum. The plyometrics kicked our butts the first time and then again yesterday. Ab ripper X absolutely destroys us. Overall, we are getting our collective butts kicked. However, after we both can do more in our 2nd week already and we both are enjoying it. The diversity of the workouts is great. I've never felt my legs burn more and we aren't really using much weights, just different lunges and squats. As far as the diet goes, I'm doing my best to try and follow it. I think one of the things that I didn't realize is that I can't just eat less. I have to eat healthier and have more yet smaller meals. I can tell on days when I don't eat enough i have less energy towards the end of the workout. Overall, I'm really happy with everything so far even though I sometimes curse at the TV when things get tough.

I would agree with about everything you said. My wife and I are just finishing week 2 although we are going by the book on workouts. I am not following the their diet plan, I'm smart enough to realize that is just not going to happen but I am watching what I'm eating and trying to eat less/better. The soreness from Week 1 was 100% worse than the soreness after Week 2. Already I feel stronger/in better shape. Pull ups kill me and I can only do like 3 so then I have to use the chair for weight assistance but you gotta start somewhere.Will report back with further results on how it goes.

 

[pile of sith]

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[Third]

I'm still gearing up to start this in the next week or so. I want to make sure I'm "ready" to start so I don't have to dog it through the workouts. I've done a few test runs on some of the videos and it is brutal. I've done CardioX twice to get a feel for some of the Kenpo and Plyo and it wears me out. I was drenched with sweat by the end . . . and it is supposed to be the easiest workout next to StretchX. As for those asking about how good of shape you need to be in . . . I've been running 2.5 - 3 miles per day for the past month (10 minute miles avg.) and can do 40 push-ups/5 pull-ups. I could stand to be in better shape before starting, but I think I'm easily in good enough shape to start.

Last night I did Chest & Back. Predominantly pushup and pullup variations. Again, I can only do 5 pullups at this point, so I used the "one foot on the chair method" to finish out my sets. My lats and triceps were fried. I am psyched about where I'm going to be in 90 days. I plan to do the before/after pics, so I'll share as I go.

 

[OC Zed]

I'm still gearing up to start this in the next week or so. I want to make sure I'm "ready" to start so I don't have to dog it through the workouts. I've done a few test runs on some of the videos and it is brutal. I've done CardioX twice to get a feel for some of the Kenpo and Plyo and it wears me out. I was drenched with sweat by the end . . . and it is supposed to be the easiest workout next to StretchX. As for those asking about how good of shape you need to be in . . . I've been running 2.5 - 3 miles per day for the past month (10 minute miles avg.) and can do 40 push-ups/5 pull-ups. I could stand to be in better shape before starting, but I think I'm easily in good enough shape to start.

Last night I did Chest & Back. Predominantly pushup and pullup variations. Again, I can only do 5 pullups at this point, so I used the "one foot on the chair method" to finish out my sets. My lats and triceps were fried. I am psyched about where I'm going to be in 90 days. I plan to do the before/after pics, so I'll share as I go.

Are you planning on shaving your chest on Day 30, Day 60 and Day 90? It seems to be part of the workout routine by looking at the photos on the infomercial.

 

[Third]

I'm still gearing up to start this in the next week or so. I want to make sure I'm "ready" to start so I don't have to dog it through the workouts. I've done a few test runs on some of the videos and it is brutal. I've done CardioX twice to get a feel for some of the Kenpo and Plyo and it wears me out. I was drenched with sweat by the end . . . and it is supposed to be the easiest workout next to StretchX. As for those asking about how good of shape you need to be in . . . I've been running 2.5 - 3 miles per day for the past month (10 minute miles avg.) and can do 40 push-ups/5 pull-ups. I could stand to be in better shape before starting, but I think I'm easily in good enough shape to start.

Last night I did Chest & Back. Predominantly pushup and pullup variations. Again, I can only do 5 pullups at this point, so I used the "one foot on the chair method" to finish out my sets. My lats and triceps were fried. I am psyched about where I'm going to be in 90 days. I plan to do the before/after pics, so I'll share as I go.

Are you planning on shaving your chest on Day 30, Day 60 and Day 90? It seems to be part of the workout routine by looking at the photos on the infomercial.

Definitely. Plus, spray-on tan and teeth whitening.

 

[Bud Kilmer]

How fit were you before you started? What's the soreness level like?

Let's see. 6'2, 200. went the gym 2-3-4 times per week with some cardio, some lifting but really no good plan. I'm fairly active so I'd like to think I wasn't out of shape but obviously no big training the past few years. Soreness the first time through the DVD's was pretty intense. I remember after the first plyometrics it hurt to walk up and down steps. Not hurt, but a burn, a good burn. This second week has been much better and I feel myself doing the exercises better and longer.We just did the yoga today and it had me sweating more than ever through the first 45 minutes and then falling over the next 45 minutes doing the balance section. We love it.

 

[Bud Kilmer]

I would agree with about everything you said. My wife and I are just finishing week 2 although we are going by the book on workouts. I am not following the their diet plan, I'm smart enough to realize that is just not going to happen but I am watching what I'm eating and trying to eat less/better. The soreness from Week 1 was 100% worse than the soreness after Week 2. Already I feel stronger/in better shape. Pull ups kill me and I can only do like 3 so then I have to use the chair for weight assistance but you gotta start somewhere.Will report back with further results on how it goes.

I'll be interested to hear from you as well. We are following the workouts but instead of doing 6 days in a row and the 7th being a stretch/rest day, we end up doing the 6 workouts in 8 days with 2 rest days. I'd love to get 6 in a row but our schedules just don't allow it. The diet plan is tough to follow. I'm trying to eat more salads and avoid the chips/ice cream/unhealthy snacks. Hopefully I can continue to eat better and see what the results are.

 

[kjberry]

I would agree with about everything you said. My wife and I are just finishing week 2 although we are going by the book on workouts. I am not following the their diet plan, I'm smart enough to realize that is just not going to happen but I am watching what I'm eating and trying to eat less/better. The soreness from Week 1 was 100% worse than the soreness after Week 2. Already I feel stronger/in better shape. Pull ups kill me and I can only do like 3 so then I have to use the chair for weight assistance but you gotta start somewhere.Will report back with further results on how it goes.

I'll be interested to hear from you as well. We are following the workouts but instead of doing 6 days in a row and the 7th being a stretch/rest day, we end up doing the 6 workouts in 8 days with 2 rest days. I'd love to get 6 in a row but our schedules just don't allow it. The diet plan is tough to follow. I'm trying to eat more salads and avoid the chips/ice cream/unhealthy snacks. Hopefully I can continue to eat better and see what the results are.

Week 3 begins today. Hoping to do more than 3 pullups

 

[Third]

Phase 1, Week 1 starting today.

I'm fearing Plyometrics tomorrow a.m.

 

[Bud Kilmer]

Week 3 begins today. Hoping to do more than 3 pullups

I hear you. We're on week 2 Legs and Back. Our bands came today to hopefully after a few weeks of bands the pullup number will be higher.

 

[Bud Kilmer]

Phase 1, Week 1 starting today. I'm fearing Plyometrics tomorrow a.m.

Are you working out tonight and then plyo in the AM? Ouch. Make sure you eat enough and plow through the water. I actually caved and bought a protein powder and make my own recovery drink. It actually seems to help and I'm sure would be nice in your case.

 

[Third]

Phase 1, Week 1 starting today. I'm fearing Plyometrics tomorrow a.m.

Are you working out tonight and then plyo in the AM? Ouch. Make sure you eat enough and plow through the water. I actually caved and bought a protein powder and make my own recovery drink. It actually seems to help and I'm sure would be nice in your case.

No - I did Chest & Back and Abs this morning. I have protein powder, too. I'm sticking with the diet pretty close, so I'm going to need to supplement with powder to get all my proteins in during Phase 1.

 

[Bull Dozier]

Just ordered this yesterday. I saw the infomercial previously and had done research. The consensus seemed to be that while the program does indeed work, all of the information is already out there and available for free, so it wasn't worth the money. Two years later, and in no better shape I broke down and bought it yesterday. I saw the infomercial again and said 90 days? Just in time for summer. Once, just once in my life I'd like to enjoy a summer where I'm not embarrased to take off my shirt at the beach.

I have been able to lose weight previously when I really tried, but I've always been a hard gainer. I'm anxious to see if this will kick my butt enough to put some meat on my bones.

 

[Wrigley]

Downloaded this(torrents) will give it a try when I'm done with Body for Life......currently in week 8

 

[jb1020]

now im starting to consider jumping on this gravy train. i feel like theyre talking to me on the infomercial. im the guy that usually weighs 220 (5'11") and then will forget about working out and end up at 240, rededicate myself to working out, get back to 220 and then not be able to lose anymore. im at 220 now and really cant seem to lose much more. i go to the gym, light workout with weights and run 3-5 miles depending on the day.

i know one guy that did this program and confirms its pretty much an ### kicker.

so its really 6 days a week and 90 minute workouts?

 

[Thorn]

now im starting to consider jumping on this gravy train. i feel like theyre talking to me on the infomercial. im the guy that usually weighs 220 (5'11") and then will forget about working out and end up at 240, rededicate myself to working out, get back to 220 and then not be able to lose anymore. im at 220 now and really cant seem to lose much more. i go to the gym, light workout with weights and run 3-5 miles depending on the day. i know one guy that did this program and confirms its pretty much an ### kicker. so its really 6 days a week and 90 minute workouts?

More like 1:15

 

[Bankerguy]

My wife just ordered it. I'll be doing it too and will report back.

 

[Muahahaha]

I'm on Week 9 of this. Yes, it works. I've lost about 12 lbs and right around 8% body fat. I've gone from size 38 waist to size 34. Overall strength, stamina and athleticism are through the roof.

Also, this is probably the only real workout video out there that is targeted to men. Since I bought this, I looked at other things and nothing comes close to this in terms of a cardio/resistance training workout. Lots of chick videos, but really nothing for guys.

I wouldn't worry so much about "getting ready" for this. Your body will adjust fairly quickly. When I first started, I had to basically pause the Plyometrics every 3-4 minutes and wait for my heart rate to come down. My heart rate was spiking over 160 repeatedly and sometimes going as high as 170. Now, plyo almost feels easy; my heart rate is peaking in the low 150s and I can go straight through without stopping.

I do one protein shake a day, creatine after my resistance workouts, and have done everything I can to cut out fat in my diet.

I think as long as you keep pushing play and eating right, this thing is basically idiot proof. That is what I needed. Somebody to hold my hand and guarantee results. This thing will guarantee you results.

 

[jb1020]

I'm on Week 9 of this. Yes, it works. I've lost about 12 lbs and right around 8% body fat. I've gone from size 38 waist to size 34. Overall strength, stamina and athleticism are through the roof.Also, this is probably the only real workout video out there that is targeted to men. Since I bought this, I looked at other things and nothing comes close to this in terms of a cardio/resistance training workout. Lots of chick videos, but really nothing for guys.I wouldn't worry so much about "getting ready" for this. Your body will adjust fairly quickly. When I first started, I had to basically pause the Plyometrics every 3-4 minutes and wait for my heart rate to come down. My heart rate was spiking over 160 repeatedly and sometimes going as high as 170. Now, plyo almost feels easy; my heart rate is peaking in the low 150s and I can go straight through without stopping.I do one protein shake a day, creatine after my resistance workouts, and have done everything I can to cut out fat in my diet.I think as long as you keep pushing play and eating right, this thing is basically idiot proof. That is what I needed. Somebody to hold my hand and guarantee results. This thing will guarantee you results.

that is good to hear. i have been a 38 waist for as long as i can remember. never been able to shake it down a couple of sizes. thats what my buddy told as far as the athleticism goes. he also told me you can pretty much eat what you want because youre working so hard.

 

[kjberry]

I think as long as you keep pushing play and eating right, this thing is basically idiot proof. That is what I needed. Somebody to hold my hand and guarantee results. This thing will guarantee you results.

This is the key. You have to stick to the schedule and keep pushing play. Your results will be tied directly to your ability to stay on schedule and eat right. You start cheating and its all down hill. I'm into Week 4 now (recovery week) and Week 3 was WAY easier than Weeks 1 and 2. I've lost a few pounds (not as much as I could if I would eat better) and I've bulked up quite a bit too. I can get through workouts much easier than the first time through. Most workouts are an hour plus you have 15 minutes of abs 3x week. Yoga is the longest at like 1.5 hrs.

 

[jb1020]

how are the results if you miss a day or two. i eat fairly healthy all the time so im ok there, but i have to travel a good bit. if you do 4-5 days a week do you still get fairly decent results?

 

[Muahahaha]

how are the results if you miss a day or two. i eat fairly healthy all the time so im ok there, but i have to travel a good bit. if you do 4-5 days a week do you still get fairly decent results?

4-5 days is fine. When I say week 9, it's probably week 11 in real time. I've had to miss a few days here or there. No real issues.I did some Core training with Athlete's Performance, which helps guys get ready for the combine and stuff, and it really was kind of light compared to this. Even with missing a day or two you are pushing yourself pretty hard.

 

[Seatown Mofos]

BD.

 

[Bankerguy]

Can anyone send me the worksheets they include in the real package and where can I find info about the diet. We are only getting the videos from an acquintance.

 

[Balance]

Downloaded and did the first one this morning. Will probably be my last one.

The dude is annoying as hell, no better workout than I get myself at the gym, and I feel funny working out in my home office/living room.

 

[jb1020]

Downloaded and did the first one this morning. Will probably be my last one.The dude is annoying as hell, no better workout than I get myself at the gym, and I feel funny working out in my home office/living room.

i would think working out at my house would be a pretty convienant plus.

 

[Balance]

Downloaded and did the first one this morning. Will probably be my last one.The dude is annoying as hell, no better workout than I get myself at the gym, and I feel funny working out in my home office/living room.

i would think working out at my house would be a pretty convienant plus.

convenient, maybe. not at all conducive to focusing, however.better focus and intensity at the gym - thats all I do at the gym.and lastly, the fact remains that the guy in these videos needs to be punched in the face.

 

[goldenchild]

Decided to take the plunge and buy this thing...

I couldn't believe how many things they try to sell you on their website in addition to the basic package! Upon checkout, I clicked "skip" 5 times until the webpage went bad. So I had to call to place my order!

Can't wait to get started...

 

[jb1020]

Decided to take the plunge and buy this thing...I couldn't believe how many things they try to sell you on their website in addition to the basic package! Upon checkout, I clicked "skip" 5 times until the webpage went bad. So I had to call to place my order! Can't wait to get started...

good luck, keep us updated. im still in the thinking stage

 

[goldenchild]

Decided to take the plunge and buy this thing...I couldn't believe how many things they try to sell you on their website in addition to the basic package! Upon checkout, I clicked "skip" 5 times until the webpage went bad. So I had to call to place my order! Can't wait to get started...

good luck, keep us updated. im still in the thinking stage

Thanks!I think the dealmaker for me was the convenience of doing this at home and with minimal equipment. We've got 2 small children at home so it's nearly impossible to find the time to step out of the house for 1-2 hours to hit the gym, let alone both of us.There is a 90 day money back guarantee (less s/h + taxes), so if we're not happy after the 2nd month or so, then we can return it so why not give it a shot?

 

[Balance]

Decided to take the plunge and buy this thing...I couldn't believe how many things they try to sell you on their website in addition to the basic package! Upon checkout, I clicked "skip" 5 times until the webpage went bad. So I had to call to place my order! Can't wait to get started...

good luck, keep us updated. im still in the thinking stage

Thanks!I think the dealmaker for me was the convenience of doing this at home and with minimal equipment. We've got 2 small children at home so it's nearly impossible to find the time to step out of the house for 1-2 hours to hit the gym, let alone both of us.There is a 90 day money back guarantee (less s/h + taxes), so if we're not happy after the 2nd month or so, then we can return it so why not give it a shot?

I forgot to add this as another reason for me not to do this.My kids LOVE going to the gym (3 and 1). My kids HATE it when we try to do something without them at home.Imagine doing sit ups with two kids on top of you, or pull ups with two kids hanging on you, or push ups with two kids trying to tackle you, or reaching down to grab your weights to find your 3 year has just decided they are "mine." etc.And the guy on the video making you want to punch him in the face.

 

[goldenchild]

Decided to take the plunge and buy this thing...I couldn't believe how many things they try to sell you on their website in addition to the basic package! Upon checkout, I clicked "skip" 5 times until the webpage went bad. So I had to call to place my order! Can't wait to get started...

good luck, keep us updated. im still in the thinking stage

Thanks!I think the dealmaker for me was the convenience of doing this at home and with minimal equipment. We've got 2 small children at home so it's nearly impossible to find the time to step out of the house for 1-2 hours to hit the gym, let alone both of us.There is a 90 day money back guarantee (less s/h + taxes), so if we're not happy after the 2nd month or so, then we can return it so why not give it a shot?

I forgot to add this as another reason for me not to do this.My kids LOVE going to the gym (3 and 1). My kids HATE it when we try to do something without them at home.Imagine doing sit ups with two kids on top of you, or pull ups with two kids hanging on you, or push ups with two kids trying to tackle you, or reaching down to grab your weights to find your 3 year has just decided they are "mine." etc.And the guy on the video making you want to punch him in the face.

Well, I guess it would depend on your situation. I have a 21month and 3month old. My 21 month old is all about copying right now. So I'd imagine she would be right there next to us trying to do the exercise herself And my 3month old, well, you know we can just set her in the crib.Or we can just do our exercises separately while the other watches the children Personally, I plan to do my sessions early in the morning before I go to work (while everyone is still asleep). That way my wife can get hers done when I get home.I wish I hadn't read your opinon of the guy in the video though... now I'm probably going to feel the same way when I see him, lol

 

[Balance]

Decided to take the plunge and buy this thing...I couldn't believe how many things they try to sell you on their website in addition to the basic package! Upon checkout, I clicked "skip" 5 times until the webpage went bad. So I had to call to place my order! Can't wait to get started...

good luck, keep us updated. im still in the thinking stage

Thanks!I think the dealmaker for me was the convenience of doing this at home and with minimal equipment. We've got 2 small children at home so it's nearly impossible to find the time to step out of the house for 1-2 hours to hit the gym, let alone both of us.There is a 90 day money back guarantee (less s/h + taxes), so if we're not happy after the 2nd month or so, then we can return it so why not give it a shot?

I forgot to add this as another reason for me not to do this.My kids LOVE going to the gym (3 and 1). My kids HATE it when we try to do something without them at home.Imagine doing sit ups with two kids on top of you, or pull ups with two kids hanging on you, or push ups with two kids trying to tackle you, or reaching down to grab your weights to find your 3 year has just decided they are "mine." etc.And the guy on the video making you want to punch him in the face.

Well, I guess it would depend on your situation. I have a 21month and 3month old. My 21 month old is all about copying right now. So I'd imagine she would be right there next to us trying to do the exercise herself And my 3month old, well, you know we can just set her in the crib.Or we can just do our exercises separately while the other watches the children Personally, I plan to do my sessions early in the morning before I go to work (while everyone is still asleep). That way my wife can get hers done when I get home.I wish I hadn't read your opinon of the guy in the video though... now I'm probably going to feel the same way when I see him, lol

Don't mind me - these are real reasons for me not to do this - but if it works you go for it.I'm mostly just messing around. Except for wanting to punch him in the face. I really do.

 

[Thorn]

Decided to take the plunge and buy this thing...I couldn't believe how many things they try to sell you on their website in addition to the basic package! Upon checkout, I clicked "skip" 5 times until the webpage went bad. So I had to call to place my order! Can't wait to get started...

good luck, keep us updated. im still in the thinking stage

Thanks!I think the dealmaker for me was the convenience of doing this at home and with minimal equipment. We've got 2 small children at home so it's nearly impossible to find the time to step out of the house for 1-2 hours to hit the gym, let alone both of us.There is a 90 day money back guarantee (less s/h + taxes), so if we're not happy after the 2nd month or so, then we can return it so why not give it a shot?

I forgot to add this as another reason for me not to do this.My kids LOVE going to the gym (3 and 1). My kids HATE it when we try to do something without them at home.Imagine doing sit ups with two kids on top of you, or pull ups with two kids hanging on you, or push ups with two kids trying to tackle you, or reaching down to grab your weights to find your 3 year has just decided they are "mine." etc.And the guy on the video making you want to punch him in the face.

Well, I guess it would depend on your situation. I have a 21month and 3month old. My 21 month old is all about copying right now. So I'd imagine she would be right there next to us trying to do the exercise herself And my 3month old, well, you know we can just set her in the crib.Or we can just do our exercises separately while the other watches the children Personally, I plan to do my sessions early in the morning before I go to work (while everyone is still asleep). That way my wife can get hers done when I get home.I wish I hadn't read your opinon of the guy in the video though... now I'm probably going to feel the same way when I see him, lol

I guess I found Tony to be the right kind of motivated. Not over the top, IMO, but some energy and making a point to you that you ought to keep your intensity up to get best results.One other thing, you have the option to play them muted, just with music, just with instruction, or only with beeps to cue the next exercise. After a few weeks I found I really liked doing them with instruction (no music) and my own ipod mix going.

 

[kjberry]

Embrace the Tony.

He's a little over the top but it works. I personally do not work out nearly this hard when on my own, so following the video keeps me motivated.

 

[goldenchild]

Our package isn't scheduled to come for another few days... is there anything we can do in the meantime to get us "prepared"?

ETA: Also, what basic equipment do I need to get started? So far, I've read: a pullup bar, yoga mat, and some light weight dumbells... anything else? I want to be ready to start as soon as them DVDs arrive on my doorstep!

 

[Muahahaha]

Our package isn't scheduled to come for another few days... is there anything we can do in the meantime to get us "prepared"?ETA: Also, what basic equipment do I need to get started? So far, I've read: a pullup bar, yoga mat, and some light weight dumbells... anything else? I want to be ready to start as soon as them DVDs arrive on my doorstep!

Doing the Fit Test everyday is a good way to start getting prepared. Pushups, some cardio, etc.As for equipment, I have a pullup bar, yoga mat, dumbbells, and a heart rate monitor. The heart rate monitor does a pretty good job of letting me know when I am dogging it or going too hard. You can get one for about $40 from Amazon. I would also recommend getting some chocolate milk or whatever you want to use for a recovery drink. You really need to get some carbs and protein back in your body right after working out. A multivitamin and some fish oil is also a good idea.