P90X - Anyone try this? (1 Viewer)

[jb1020]

Week 11 in the bag. Haven't really lost anymore weight. Missed a few days due to travel. Been fun, but I won't lie, I'm ready to be done. Not sure what to do next though. Run and bike?

Question on the weight loss. Do you still see a good bit of flab in the mirror or do you consider yourself in great shape.After doing this for 2 weeks, I can't imagine that it's not having a significant impact.When I'm done, I plan on lifting weights twice a week, playing basketball once or twice a week, and doing the plyometrics routine once a week. That thing is awesome and I think will always be something worth doing.Maybe going to insanity might be an option too.

I can tell you I started out a very flabby 238, and I'm down to a lot less flabby 217. I'm definitely no chiseled Greek God when I get in the mirror, and I didn't expect to be. I'm a long way from that. I do skip the ab ripper now, did it the first 3-4 weeks. I'm sure that would have helped with a few more pounds. Same with yoga. Besides just the general feeling of being in better health, the best result I could tell was the way my pants fit. I started wearing size 38 jeans and they were rather snug. I bought some 36's and they are pretty baggy now. I'd guess I lost 4-5 inches in the waist. I can start to see a hint of biceps too. I think I might jump into Insanity when this is done just to try and lose another 15 pounds and get to 200 or less. I'd like to think I could get back into running and biking, but with a 1 year old in the house and a wife that works early and late (nurse) its pretty handy to pop in a DVD in the garage before work. If I could get down to around 200 or less, then do p90x again, I think I'd see the significant results you're talking about.

How has your diet been on the plan? Have you followed it very closely? Strayed from it a bit? If you have strayed, in what way have you strayed?

First 30 days I stayed on the diet pretty good. After that I just "ate healthy." I pretty much eat some cereal in the morning, a lean cuisine for lunch (about 280-350 calories) when at work, snack on a granola bar or pistachios in the afternoon and at night either stayed on lean meat or if we went somewhere to dinner I'd usually split the meal with the wife. Eating in moderation was definitely a new thing for me. I didn't even look at the diet after 30 days.

 

[James Daulton]

I think a round of Insanity followed by another round of P90X would net you great results. I did Insanity first, followed by P90X, now I'm doing my own resistance x3 + cardio x2 thing. I do always mix in at least once a week an Insanity or P90X plyo workout. I think nothing beats those two. I started at a pretty flabby, good sized love handles 255. I'm down to 225 now after about a year and I can honestly look in the mirror and say that I'm pretty close to looking exactly how I want to look. Lean with no love handles and nice muscle definition. Haven't looked like this in 20 years (I'm 43). My plan was to try to have about an average of 500 calorie deficit a day so the weight would come off slow and steady. I have about 5 more pounds to go then I can maintain. When the wife looks at you and says you don't have love handles anymore, that's a nice feeling. Keep mixing the weights in, watch what you eat, and results will come.

 

[Chaka]

I do skip the ab ripper now, did it the first 3-4 weeks. I'm sure that would have helped with a few more pounds.

Why are you skipping the AbRipper? In many ways I consider it to be the most important/beneficial routine of the bunch.

 

[Mitch Robbins]

I haven't read this whole thread, but is there a "beginners" or a part of this that is for the "extremely obese" Say like 5'9 300?

 

[jb1020]

I think a round of Insanity followed by another round of P90X would net you great results. I did Insanity first, followed by P90X, now I'm doing my own resistance x3 + cardio x2 thing. I do always mix in at least once a week an Insanity or P90X plyo workout. I think nothing beats those two. I started at a pretty flabby, good sized love handles 255. I'm down to 225 now after about a year and I can honestly look in the mirror and say that I'm pretty close to looking exactly how I want to look. Lean with no love handles and nice muscle definition. Haven't looked like this in 20 years (I'm 43). My plan was to try to have about an average of 500 calorie deficit a day so the weight would come off slow and steady. I have about 5 more pounds to go then I can maintain. When the wife looks at you and says you don't have love handles anymore, that's a nice feeling. Keep mixing the weights in, watch what you eat, and results will come.

I think that will be the plan. Insanity looks like a beast, I actually tried it for about 3 days almost a year ago. Now that I'm in pretty decent shape I think it will be much more tolerable.

 

[jb1020]

I do skip the ab ripper now, did it the first 3-4 weeks. I'm sure that would have helped with a few more pounds.

Why are you skipping the AbRipper? In many ways I consider it to be the most important/beneficial routine of the bunch.

Trust me I wish I hadn't, but mainly time constraints. Like I said, small kid in the house. I try and work out in the morning, but sometimes he'll wake up a little early. Or my wife will stick her head in the garage with a screaming baby and drop little hints like, "you almost done!" I think I justified it by coming to the conclusion that I was not about to bust out a 6 pack of abs. I'll definitely stick with it next go around.

 

[James Daulton]

I think a round of Insanity followed by another round of P90X would net you great results. I did Insanity first, followed by P90X, now I'm doing my own resistance x3 + cardio x2 thing. I do always mix in at least once a week an Insanity or P90X plyo workout. I think nothing beats those two. I started at a pretty flabby, good sized love handles 255. I'm down to 225 now after about a year and I can honestly look in the mirror and say that I'm pretty close to looking exactly how I want to look. Lean with no love handles and nice muscle definition. Haven't looked like this in 20 years (I'm 43). My plan was to try to have about an average of 500 calorie deficit a day so the weight would come off slow and steady. I have about 5 more pounds to go then I can maintain. When the wife looks at you and says you don't have love handles anymore, that's a nice feeling. Keep mixing the weights in, watch what you eat, and results will come.

I think that will be the plan. Insanity looks like a beast, I actually tried it for about 3 days almost a year ago. Now that I'm in pretty decent shape I think it will be much more tolerable.

If you do Insanity for the 60 days and watch what you eat, then weight should fall off you. By the 2nd month I was burning around 1,200 calories per workout.

 

[jb1020]

I haven't read this whole thread, but is there a "beginners" or a part of this that is for the "extremely obese" Say like 5'9 300?

I've read something about P90 (think that's right) which is a little less extreme. Honestly, I would just jump straight in. I assume you wont be able to do much, but a little is better than nothing and you will be able to dome more and more each time. Being 300 lbs, if you put forth effort and stay the course on the diet there's no reason you shouldn't be able to drop 30 pounds in 3 months. Then do it again.

 

[Chaka]

I do skip the ab ripper now, did it the first 3-4 weeks. I'm sure that would have helped with a few more pounds.

Why are you skipping the AbRipper? In many ways I consider it to be the most important/beneficial routine of the bunch.

Trust me I wish I hadn't, but mainly time constraints. Like I said, small kid in the house. I try and work out in the morning, but sometimes he'll wake up a little early. Or my wife will stick her head in the garage with a screaming baby and drop little hints like, "you almost done!" I think I justified it by coming to the conclusion that I was not about to bust out a 6 pack of abs. I'll definitely stick with it next go around.

The Ab Ripper is the only routine I do regularly since I finished my last round (every other day). The good thing about it is that it is only 16 minutes and I can do it anytime and anywhere. I don't feel locked in to tying it to my actual workout for the day so I usually do after I wake up or before I go to bed. It's also a nice way to 'salvage' a day when you miss a workout.Ab Ripper X I hate it, but I love it.

 

[bleachercreacher]

Any tips to someone starting out with p90x? I've been on it a week, and I really seem to like it. I started at 6'7" 279, and I'm down to 275 after a week. I'm sure I'd be at least a pound lighter, but my core is so sore that I haven't been able to take a solid #### in 4 days. I've been strictly following the diet, and beside getting my body used to low carbs I really like it. I'm probably going to skip plyometrics for a couple of weeks because my knees are really feeling the first go around. I might do Kenpo on plyo day instead.

 

[Disco Stu]

I'm probably going to skip plyometrics for a couple of weeks because my knees are really feeling the first go around. I might do Kenpo on plyo day instead.

Maybe try Cardio instead of doubling up on Kenpo?

 

[jb1020]

I'm probably going to skip plyometrics for a couple of weeks because my knees are really feeling the first go around. I might do Kenpo on plyo day instead.

Maybe try Cardio instead of doubling up on Kenpo?

Horton does suggest the Cardio DVD if you aren't ready for Plyo.I'm really getting frustrated here towards the end. Halfway thru week 12 and I took nearly a week off. Having to travel, and just being flat worn out by it. I have 3 workouts then a recovery week and I'll be finished. I can tell my metabolism has really been kicked up a notch. Me and a group of guys (who happened to be tri-athletes who ate whatever the hell they wanted) went to the Masters last week. We practically ate nothing but fastfood. It was a group of 5 and I wasn't going to be the one to complain. They were all pretty cheap too. I tried to eat as healthy as possible and in moderation. Got back and after about 5 fast food meals and not working out I had lost nearly 2 pounds. Looking to finish out strong these last 2 days. If I could get down to 215 (currently at 217) it would be 23 total pounds lost since the first week in January. I'd be more than happy with that.

 

[Disco Stu]

I finally started back on this last week after six or seven months of being lazy. And holy crap am I sore.

My metabolism is good, so it's not like I got fat in the time off. I just don't feel as healthy/strong as I was after completing this. I went from 177 to 189 last time. At 184 now.

Motivation to finally get off my ### is a beach trip at the end of THIS month. Have a bit of a beer gut that I'd like to drop before then.

I'm curious to see what would happen if I ate less (or smarter) than I did last time. I generally eat healthy, so I didn't attempt to follow the diet plan. Any cliff notes on quickly cutting some fat?

Here's what I eat in a typical day...

Breakfast - Clif Bar and coffee (with splenda and "non-fat" half-and-half)

Morning snack - almonds

Lunch - turkey sandwich on wheat (not whole wheat, with "low fat" provolone, mustard, pickle), baby carrots, fat free yogurt, and unsweetened iced tea

Afternoon snack - Clif Bar

Dinner - chicken breast or salmon, vegetable (broccoli, corn, or asparagus), and sometimes baked potato

After workout - recovery drink, protein shake

Before bed - protein shake

Improvements(?) I can see...

- 2% milk instead of half-and-half

- whole wheat bread or tortilla on the sandwich, maybe drop the cheese, a piece of fruit instead of yogurt

- switch to sweet potato

- skip the second protein shake(?)

Thoughts?

EDIT: Oh yeah, I also drink. Doing P90X reduces my weeknight drinking, so that should help. I'll try to stick mostly with vodka sodas when I do drink.

 

[shader]

I'm 3 weeks in and 7 pounds down. Love the workouts. I don't eat quite as much as they say to eat but I don't "cheat" with snacks or carbs or anything. I think I'll probably stay low carb for the duration. I leave for Destin on like the 91st day so it's a great movtivation to keep going.

 

[shader]

I finally started back on this last week after six or seven months of being lazy. And holy crap am I sore

My metabolism is good, so it's not like I got fat in the time off. I just don't feel as healthy/strong as I was after completing this. I went from 177 to 189 last time. At 184 now.

Motivation to finally get off my ### is a beach trip at the end of THIS month. Have a bit of a beer gut that I'd like to drop before then.

I'm curious to see what would happen if I ate less (or smarter) than I did last time. I generally eat healthy, so I didn't attempt to follow the diet plan. Any cliff notes on quickly cutting some fat?

Here's what I eat in a typical day...

Breakfast - Clif Bar and coffee (with splenda and "non-fat" half-and-half)

Morning snack - almonds

Lunch - turkey sandwich on wheat (not whole wheat, with "low fat" provolone, mustard, pickle), baby carrots, fat free yogurt, and unsweetened iced tea

Afternoon snack - Clif Bar

Dinner - chicken breast or salmon, vegetable (broccoli, corn, or asparagus), and sometimes baked potato

After workout - recovery drink, protein shake

Before bed - protein shake

Improvements(?) I can see...

- 2% milk instead of half-and-half

- whole wheat bread or tortilla on the sandwich, maybe drop the cheese, a piece of fruit instead of yogurt

- switch to sweet potato

- skip the second protein shake(?)

Thoughts?

EDIT: Oh yeah, I also drink. Doing P90X reduces my weeknight drinking, so that should help. I'll try to stick mostly with vodka sodas when I do drink.

I haven't been extremely sore with this program like I have been in the past. I've been sore don't get me wrong...but not sore where I can't lift my arms. Now I don't know if it's becaue I'm drinking a recovery drink now and I haven't in the past? But that concerns me a bit. I should be more sore I would think. When I did Body for Life, I was so sore that I felt aches that made me want to throw up. Not so with this one. But again, maybe it's the recovery drink because I am working hard and am totally spent when the workout is over.

 

[jb1020]

Finished up week 12 this morning, all I got now is the last recovery week.

Its been fun, I actually grew to enjoy the workouts (and results). It did become a mental grind the last 2-4 weeks, I guess it just got difficult to get out of bed.

I didn't take pictures or real measurements but I can report...

Started 238, down to 215.

Been wearing pants with a 38 in waist (which were pretty tight, probably should have been 40's). I bought some 36 in pants and they're getting a little loose.

I'd guess I lost 4-5 inches in the waist.

 

[jb1020]

Done!

Ended up at 213 for a total of 25 lbs lost. Feeling pretty good, but damn happy its over.

 

[shader]

Awesome job! I'm four weeks in and 8 pounds down so I'm happy so far.

 

[Disco Stu]

Done!Ended up at 213 for a total of 25 lbs lost. Feeling pretty good, but damn happy its over.

I'm struggling a little getting back into it, but some of that is by design. I figure if I'm less strict about taking days off, I'll be less relieved when it's "over" and therefore less likely to shut it down for another six months.

 

[jb1020]

Done!Ended up at 213 for a total of 25 lbs lost. Feeling pretty good, but damn happy its over.

I'm struggling a little getting back into it, but some of that is by design. I figure if I'm less strict about taking days off, I'll be less relieved when it's "over" and therefore less likely to shut it down for another six months.

I went in with the attitude of not getting frustrated if I miss a day, or 3. It think it really did help. Ideally, yeah, you don't want to miss a day at all, but in the whole scheme of things if you miss 2 days a week you'll still see results.

 

[paninaro]

If anyone is considering dumbbells, there is a pretty good deal today on the Bowflex SelectTech 552's. Normally $400, on sale for $240 with free shipping. I bought these weights last time I saw this sale, and love them.

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[shader]

Well I'm about 8 weeks in and down about 15 pounds. This week I have a cold and it's a recovery week...so I've only worked out once. Definitely feel horrible. I hope to get in a workout the rest of the week and start week 9 very strong.

The workouts definitely get old after awhile. I'll be looking forward to getting back in the gym.

 

[ren hoek]

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[jb1020]

Started round two this morning. We will see how it goes.

I finished the first go around in April. Since then I have been doing a lot of running in the late afternoons and I've lost another 10lbs. 240 to 205.

I plan on modifying it a bit. I'd like to do p90x in the morning and still get my runs in in the afternoon. It might turn out to be too much.

The plan is to do the weight lifting dvds in the mornings and still run in the afternoon. No Yoga and only do either plyo or kenpo once a week.

Will look something like this.

Monday: (AM)Chest & Back; (PM)3 mile run + Ab Ripper

Tuesday: Alternating between Plyo and Kenpo each week.

Wednesday: (AM) shoulders and arms; (PM)3 mile run + Ab Ripper

Thursday: (PM) 3 Mile Run

Friday: (AM) Legs & Back

Saturday: Long Run 5+ miles.

Sunday: off

Anyone think that looks too intense? Only 2 days of "doubling up." Pros/cons of it? Open for suggestions. I signed up for a couple of half marathons is the only reason I want to add the running.

 

[ren hoek]

Yesterday was day 2 of P90x Cardio. Started on Saturday. I can't move without feeling tremendously sore.

I crashed once for about 5-10 minutes during my first runthru, and twice for 5 and then 10 minutes during my 2nd runthru. Yesterday I threw in an 8minute ab workout I found on youtube. I drink water almost exclusively, unless I'm eating a bowl of cereal, usually 1-2 per day.

Is Cardio considered a full daily workout, or is it considered supplementary to others? I was DYING, but it felt good to finish up those 2 sessions. I'm 5'8 180lbs, and I guess my goal is to lose 20 pounds and just be leaner in general. I don't care about looking muscular.

Any tips on cheap, relatively tasty and nutritious food items I can get from the grocery store that don't require any sort of cooking? Something that will reduce the likelihood of me crashing during a session? I'm incredibly out of shape and quit smoking about 7 months ago.

I have nothing but respect for people that are well into their way in this program. Feel free to harass me in this thread about whether or not I've been keeping up with it.

Made this post from my phone, so sorry if it's a little disjointed/random.

 

[madshot31]

Yesterday was day 2 of P90x Cardio. Started on Saturday. I can't move without feeling tremendously sore. I crashed once for about 5-10 minutes during my first runthru, and twice for 5 and then 10 minutes during my 2nd runthru. Yesterday I threw in an 8minute ab workout I found on youtube. I drink water almost exclusively, unless I'm eating a bowl of cereal, usually 1-2 per day.Is Cardio considered a full daily workout, or is it considered supplementary to others? I was DYING, but it felt good to finish up those 2 sessions. I'm 5'8 180lbs, and I guess my goal is to lose 20 pounds and just be leaner in general. I don't care about looking muscular. Any tips on cheap, relatively tasty and nutritious food items I can get from the grocery store that don't require any sort of cooking? Something that will reduce the likelihood of me crashing during a session? I'm incredibly out of shape and quit smoking about 7 months ago. I have nothing but respect for people that are well into their way in this program. Feel free to harass me in this thread about whether or not I've been keeping up with it.Made this post from my phone, so sorry if it's a little disjointed/random.

Are you doing the complete P90X routine or the lean version, I'm kind of confused by your first sentence because the weight days have Ab Ripper X, which is an awesome ab workout by itself. Whichever it is, good job, the first week is the toughest and the soreness will decrease a ton by day 5-7. After a few days your "crashing" will go away as your body starts gaining endurance and you'll feel much better as long as you eat enough calories and stay hydrated.Do you like tuna fish at all? I'm a big fan of making a tuna sandwich with toasted wheat bread and no mayo. Usually I'll add some lemon juice, a lot of Franks Red Hot hot sauce, and some dill pickle and it makes the tuna much tastier to me. I'll toss on a hand full of salad mix which I can't even notice after the lemon/hot sauce flavor. Also, since it seems like your a cereal junkie, what type do you eat. There's a difference between super sugar cereals and good for you cereals, but there is also a difference between the sugar loaded stuff and and middle of the road types.

 

[trout]

Started round two this morning. We will see how it goes. I finished the first go around in April. Since then I have been doing a lot of running in the late afternoons and I've lost another 10lbs. 240 to 205. I plan on modifying it a bit. I'd like to do p90x in the morning and still get my runs in in the afternoon. It might turn out to be too much. The plan is to do the weight lifting dvds in the mornings and still run in the afternoon. No Yoga and only do either plyo or kenpo once a week. Will look something like this.Monday: (AM)Chest & Back; (PM)3 mile run + Ab RipperTuesday: Alternating between Plyo and Kenpo each week.Wednesday: (AM) shoulders and arms; (PM)3 mile run + Ab RipperThursday: (PM) 3 Mile RunFriday: (AM) Legs & BackSaturday: Long Run 5+ miles. Sunday: offAnyone think that looks too intense? Only 2 days of "doubling up." Pros/cons of it? Open for suggestions. I signed up for a couple of half marathons is the only reason I want to add the running.

The P90X Doubles program is like that. Phase 2 calls for Cardio X in the am and weights in the PM on MON, Wed, and Fri. Phases 1 and 3 are normal.

 

[ren hoek]

Yesterday was day 2 of P90x Cardio. Started on Saturday. I can't move without feeling tremendously sore. I crashed once for about 5-10 minutes during my first runthru, and twice for 5 and then 10 minutes during my 2nd runthru. Yesterday I threw in an 8minute ab workout I found on youtube. I drink water almost exclusively, unless I'm eating a bowl of cereal, usually 1-2 per day.Is Cardio considered a full daily workout, or is it considered supplementary to others? I was DYING, but it felt good to finish up those 2 sessions. I'm 5'8 180lbs, and I guess my goal is to lose 20 pounds and just be leaner in general. I don't care about looking muscular. Any tips on cheap, relatively tasty and nutritious food items I can get from the grocery store that don't require any sort of cooking? Something that will reduce the likelihood of me crashing during a session? I'm incredibly out of shape and quit smoking about 7 months ago. I have nothing but respect for people that are well into their way in this program. Feel free to harass me in this thread about whether or not I've been keeping up with it.Made this post from my phone, so sorry if it's a little disjointed/random.

Are you doing the complete P90X routine or the lean version, I'm kind of confused by your first sentence because the weight days have Ab Ripper X, which is an awesome ab workout by itself.

It's just one single 44-minute video that I found on the internet.. this is the video title for it90X.DISC.11.Cardio.XI hope it's a fairly comprehensive workout, because I'm not jazzed at the notion of the work I've put in so far not being well-rounded enough. If there's more stuff you think I should take a look at, I'll definitely check it out.

Whichever it is, good job, the first week is the toughest and the soreness will decrease a ton by day 5-7. After a few days your "crashing" will go away as your body starts gaining endurance and you'll feel much better as long as you eat enough calories and stay hydrated.

You weren't kidding about the calories thing. Today I had a grilled chicken sandwich from Zaxby's, 4 California rolls, a banana, a dill pickle, a bowl of frosted flakes. But yeah, I was scarfing down some food and I never even felt like I ate too much or that I was bloated. I just finished up day 4 a little while ago and the soreness has decreased monumentally. I think my most dreaded exercises right now are the Warrior 1 yoga stretch, the Squat-X jumps, the Dreya rolls, and the extended punch combos. The Neanderthal run is pretty brutal for me as well. Is it "less" of a workout if I stay hydrated and keep the fan on me (turned on High setting the past couple sessions) throughout the course of it, as opposed to just grinding it out and becoming thirsty/burnt out? The first couple days I crashed, and I think it's because I was just out of shape, but also because I didn't stay cool/hydrated. But these last couple sessions I just needed 3-4 two to three minute breathers instead of completely crashing and resuming the workout after a 5-10 minute stretch. I feel like it's better if I stay cool and hydrated.

Do you like tuna fish at all? I'm a big fan of making a tuna sandwich with toasted wheat bread and no mayo. Usually I'll add some lemon juice, a lot of Franks Red Hot hot sauce, and some dill pickle and it makes the tuna much tastier to me. I'll toss on a hand full of salad mix which I can't even notice after the lemon/hot sauce flavor. Also, since it seems like your a cereal junkie, what type do you eat. There's a difference between super sugar cereals and good for you cereals, but there is also a difference between the sugar loaded stuff and and middle of the road types.

I do like tuna fish, and I love lemon juice and Franks Red Hot as well. Instead of eating out during lunch tomorrow I'll be packing a lunch with the following:*sandwich- roughly 3 slices of regular-sliced oven-roasted turkey, 2 slices of colby jack cheese on Nature's Own wheat bread.*brown rice in a pre-packaged jello-esque cup, microwaveable*bananaRight now I've got half a box of Frosted Mini Wheats and 3/4 box of Frosted Flakes. But I enjoy the Special K's and Honey Nut Cheerios, that type of stuff as well. I go about 50/50 between Vitamin D milk and 2%.

 

[madshot31]

It's just one single 44-minute video that I found on the internet.. this is the video title for it90X.DISC.11.Cardio.XI hope it's a fairly comprehensive workout, because I'm not jazzed at the notion of the work I've put in so far not being well-rounded enough. If there's more stuff you think I should take a look at, I'll definitely check it out.

It does a good job especially if your not used to working out. But the entire P90X program has four strength videos for chest, back, arms, and legs. You need weights or bands and a pullup bar for these, so they are harder to get into. Also P90x has a yoga, a Ab, a cardio, a kempo, and a plyo video. The one you have is the cardio disk. Its kind of a mix between the yoga, kempo, and plyo sets in one. I guess if you don't want to or have the ability to acquire the equipment needed you could continue to do the cardio routine and throw in some regular, wide, and military pushups to help round out the routine. Doing a Ab workout is also a great thing since basically everything comes from your core. You said you found a 7-8 minute routine, that probably works well, but the Ab Ripper X video is the best P90X routine IMO and it is only 14 minutes long, so it can be tacked onto a normal workout or be done by itself at anytime of the day pretty easily.

 

[Harry Manback]

Started the ab ripper this week while Im waiting to get some waits to start in earnest.

####### do those v sit ups and miller twists blow balls.

I love it though, I think I'm going to like this a lot more than insanity.

 

[Thorn]

Is it "less" of a workout if I stay hydrated and keep the fan on me (turned on High setting the past couple sessions) throughout the course of it, as opposed to just grinding it out and becoming thirsty/burnt out? The first couple days I crashed, and I think it's because I was just out of shape, but also because I didn't stay cool/hydrated. But these last couple sessions I just needed 3-4 two to three minute breathers instead of completely crashing and resuming the workout after a 5-10 minute stretch. I feel like it's better if I stay cool and hydrated.

You're not doing yourself any favors by not being hydrated. I don't know about the heat thing, I suppose you might burn a couple more calories, but totally not worth it, especially if you are just starting out.

 

[Harry Manback]

Anyone here try the paleo/caveman diet?

Been doing it for a week now, basically anything you can't pick or kill doesn't get eaten.

Haven't had any bread/rice/potatoes/legumes in a week.

It's interesting.

 

[Steeler]

Does anyone know if the Ab ripper video is available anywhere on line?

 

[JFT Ben]

Anyone here try the paleo/caveman diet?

Been doing it for a week now, basically anything you can't pick or kill doesn't get eaten.

Haven't had any bread/rice/potatoes/legumes in a week.

It's interesting.

Wife and I have been doing Primal for one month now. This is pretty similar to paleo with a few exceptions. Feels weird to eat fat after being brainwashed on the high-carb/low fat coolade for so long. I've also been skipping more breakfasts (even after morning workouts) and sometimes lunches (intermittent fasting, or IF) with ease as well. Energy levels have been very constant, but when I get hungry I get REALLY hungry. Just got done eating a Jimmy Johns Unwich, Mighty Tasty!

 

[Chaka]

Anyone here try the paleo/caveman diet?

Been doing it for a week now, basically anything you can't pick or kill doesn't get eaten.

Haven't had any bread/rice/potatoes/legumes in a week.

It's interesting.

Wife and I have been doing Primal for one month now. This is pretty similar to paleo with a few exceptions. Feels weird to eat fat after being brainwashed on the high-carb/low fat coolade for so long. I've also been skipping more breakfasts (even after morning workouts) and sometimes lunches (intermittent fasting, or IF) with ease as well. Energy levels have been very constant, but when I get hungry I get REALLY hungry. Just got done eating a Jimmy Johns Unwich, Mighty Tasty!

I'm a big fan of Mark's Daily Apple.

 

[ren hoek]

Is it "less" of a workout if I stay hydrated and keep the fan on me (turned on High setting the past couple sessions) throughout the course of it, as opposed to just grinding it out and becoming thirsty/burnt out? The first couple days I crashed, and I think it's because I was just out of shape, but also because I didn't stay cool/hydrated. But these last couple sessions I just needed 3-4 two to three minute breathers instead of completely crashing and resuming the workout after a 5-10 minute stretch. I feel like it's better if I stay cool and hydrated.

You're not doing yourself any favors by not being hydrated. I don't know about the heat thing, I suppose you might burn a couple more calories, but totally not worth it, especially if you are just starting out.

Thanks for the advice.

 

[ren hoek]

It's just one single 44-minute video that I found on the internet.. this is the video title for it90X.DISC.11.Cardio.XI hope it's a fairly comprehensive workout, because I'm not jazzed at the notion of the work I've put in so far not being well-rounded enough. If there's more stuff you think I should take a look at, I'll definitely check it out.

It does a good job especially if your not used to working out. But the entire P90X program has four strength videos for chest, back, arms, and legs. You need weights or bands and a pullup bar for these, so they are harder to get into. Also P90x has a yoga, a Ab, a cardio, a kempo, and a plyo video. The one you have is the cardio disk. Its kind of a mix between the yoga, kempo, and plyo sets in one. I guess if you don't want to or have the ability to acquire the equipment needed you could continue to do the cardio routine and throw in some regular, wide, and military pushups to help round out the routine. Doing a Ab workout is also a great thing since basically everything comes from your core. You said you found a 7-8 minute routine, that probably works well, but the Ab Ripper X video is the best P90X routine IMO and it is only 14 minutes long, so it can be tacked onto a normal workout or be done by itself at anytime of the day pretty easily.

Kind of fell off yesterday and met up with a friend at a bar. Had two Michelob ultras and ate some German noodles and half of a Reuben sandwich. Got home, passed out til 12am, had a bowl of frosted flakes and then passed out again. Didn't do any sort of training yesterday. Sorry in advance to everyone for posting the food I eat, but I feel like I'm much more likely to stuck with this if I log everything, good or bad. Ab Ripper X sounds like exactly what I'm looking for. Will check it out laters.

 

[bushdocda]

Anyone have these in DVD want to be rid of them? I am lo tech and don't have a machine that burns.

Insanity made me think I am up for this.

 

[DCThunder]

Anyone have these in DVD want to be rid of them? I am lo tech and don't have a machine that burns. Insanity made me think I am up for this.

You can find them on eBay. I've looked into starting this with a new female friend too.

 

[trout]

Anyone have these in DVD want to be rid of them? I am lo tech and don't have a machine that burns. Insanity made me think I am up for this.

you looking for just the DVDs or or the entire 'program' (nutrition guide, calendar)? I have an extra set of disks if thats all you're looking for.

 

[pigskinliquors]

I'm just finishing my last week of P90x, and want to know if anyone has recommendations on what to do next? I'm contemplating trying P90x doubles, or Insanity.

I've trained and run ultra's and Half Iron Man's, but don't think I've ever been in as good of shape (whole body) as p90x has done. I'm not too amped to just start over. I want something new. Anybody have a suggestion?

 

[Reginald Cornsilks]

Currently in week 3 of the LEAN program (need to drop some pounds).

I FINALLY made it through YogaX all the way through. It's not so much a challenge but the repetition is so boring and the constant plank, vinyasa, pushup, downward dog is tearing up my already chronically injured shoulders. Anyone else feel the same or is 90 minutes of ripping up my shoulders actually what Yoga is?

This is great either way - I love all the other workouts. I was down 40 pounds from the beginning of the year just dieting and started to stall. I started P90X and boom, 4-5 lbs melting off per week again.

I like core synergistics a lot and years back I did Insanity, so I don't find the Pure Cardio that difficult on the P90X phase, in fact, it's kind of fun.

Kenpo is obviously a blast as well. Jab/Cross/Hook/Uppercut

 

[VA703]

Anyone have these in DVD want to be rid of them? I am lo tech and don't have a machine that burns.Insanity made me think I am up for this.

you have insanity? lets trade

 

[Snotbubbles]

I think a round of Insanity followed by another round of P90X would net you great results. I did Insanity first, followed by P90X, now I'm doing my own resistance x3 + cardio x2 thing. I do always mix in at least once a week an Insanity or P90X plyo workout. I think nothing beats those two. I started at a pretty flabby, good sized love handles 255. I'm down to 225 now after about a year and I can honestly look in the mirror and say that I'm pretty close to looking exactly how I want to look. Lean with no love handles and nice muscle definition. Haven't looked like this in 20 years (I'm 43). My plan was to try to have about an average of 500 calorie deficit a day so the weight would come off slow and steady. I have about 5 more pounds to go then I can maintain. When the wife looks at you and says you don't have love handles anymore, that's a nice feeling. Keep mixing the weights in, watch what you eat, and results will come.

I think that will be the plan. Insanity looks like a beast, I actually tried it for about 3 days almost a year ago. Now that I'm in pretty decent shape I think it will be much more tolerable.

If you do Insanity for the 60 days and watch what you eat, then weight should fall off you. By the 2nd month I was burning around 1,200 calories per workout.

I did Insanity after a long layoff from the gym and I was super sore. My feet, calves and thighs were sore the whole first month. By the 7th week I was shot with knee pain and had trouble jumping and running in place. Then I did P90x and saw some good results. Went back to the gym for a year and did a 30 minute cardio run 3x a week. I'm now doing another round of Insaity and I must say, it's a lot easier this time around. The overall soreness isn't there like the first time (still feel it in my hip flexors). Insanity is definitely one of those workouts that will melt pounds off you, especially once you get into month 2.

 

[Snotbubbles]

I'm just finishing my last week of P90x, and want to know if anyone has recommendations on what to do next? I'm contemplating trying P90x doubles, or Insanity.I've trained and run ultra's and Half Iron Man's, but don't think I've ever been in as good of shape (whole body) as p90x has done. I'm not too amped to just start over. I want something new. Anybody have a suggestion?

What are you looking to do? Add muscle, lose more weight, maintain?

 

[Ray Karpis]

Trying to jump back onto the P90X bus. Started with C&B this morning. Did the complete 90-day cycle in 2009...5 freakin' years ago.

I'm getting old....Tony hasn't changed a bit, though.

...or Audra.

 

[Drifter]

Trying to jump back onto the P90X bus. Started with C&B this morning. Did the complete 90-day cycle in 2009...5 freakin' years ago.

I'm getting old....Tony hasn't changed a bit, though.

...or Audra.

I've been doing some Insanity workouts (Plyo, Abs, weight training) along with Couch to 5k and like it better than the "pressure" of the whole programs.

 

[Cjw_55106]

Do you guys do the whole program (food and workouts) or just mainly the workouts?

 

[Ray Karpis]

Do you guys do the whole program (food and workouts) or just mainly the workouts?

I won't be following diet strictly, and I won't be doing every video - 6 days per week. I'll probably replace 1-2 workouts (Yoga) with the gym.

 

[culdeus]

Do you guys do the whole program (food and workouts) or just mainly the workouts?

I won't be following diet strictly, and I won't be doing every video - 6 days per week. I'll probably replace 1-2 workouts (Yoga) with the gym.

Swap p90x yoga with p90x2 yoga. It's 1000000x better. Really imo it's the only improvement from 90x to 90x2.