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Not sure if I posted this question or not yet...Has anyone else noticed that the 2nd day after working a body part is the most sore? I've noticed every day this week that the body part I worked 2 days prior is super sore. Moreso than the day immediately after.The very tops of my calves, just below the knee and above the 'main' portion of my calves are a solid 9/10 in soreness. The only relief I can find (when walking) is to walk like a cowboy or on my tiptoes.
That's always the case. 2nd day is the worst.Not sure if I posted this question or not yet...Has anyone else noticed that the 2nd day after working a body part is the most sore? I've noticed every day this week that the body part I worked 2 days prior is super sore. Moreso than the day immediately after.The very tops of my calves, just below the knee and above the 'main' portion of my calves are a solid 9/10 in soreness. The only relief I can find (when walking) is to walk like a cowboy or on my tiptoes.
. I know the weaker/fatter you are, the bigger the results. But dang. I nearly doubled my pushup output (63 - 118) and almost tripled my ab output (74 
to 209) in a week's time. Maybe I learned how to push better this second time around? I know this kind of increase won't continue, but it's freaking motivating as all hell.
Damn dude. Those pushups #s are great. Are you following the diet at all? I've really paid a lot of attention to my protein intake.Diamond & divebombers absolutely kill me.Made me curious to check mine. Here's what I got for my first 3 weeksush ups - 180 195 190Pull ups - 23 19 23Ab Ripper - 140 200 229Blaah. Thats kinda depressing. Looks like I'm dogging it. Although I do remember my last day 1 routine feeling a bit drained throughout. Maybe its a good thing this is my "rest" week.
Thanks, but I'm kinda bummed about not really improving. As far as the diet goes, I am following pretty close, but its really not much change from how I would normally eat. Although I have added 2-3 protein drinks in per day. And being 148 lbs, I only spent about a week on phase one of the diet.ETA - Just did stretch x for the first time. It was pretty invigorating esp a night after drinking (one other area I stray from the dietDamn dude. Those pushups #s are great. Are you following the diet at all? I've really paid a lot of attention to my protein intake.Diamond & divebombers absolutely kill me.Made me curious to check mine. Here's what I got for my first 3 weeks
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You started off being able to do 63 pushups? And you consider that to be weak?whoa...So I'm on day 1 week 2 - chest/back/ab ripper xThe improvements are unreal. If it were someone else posting it, I would probably. I know the weaker/fatter you are, the bigger the results. But dang. I nearly doubled my pushup output (63 - 118) and almost tripled my ab output (74
This is what I needed to know, now I can skip the nutrition book. It's long and I have no intention on following it meal for meal, just the gist of it. Thanks for this post.One question for those who have done/are doing this. I think I'll be doing the videos in the evenings, 8:30-10:30pm time frames. Any reason to do anything special diet wise before the workout, or just use dinner as fuel to keep energy up?
That's total pushups across the entire workout. There's 6 different sets of pushups that you do twice. That's all intermixed between 3 different sets of pullups x 2, and 3 different back exercises involving weights (flys and such) x 2.The last set of pushups (dive bombers) I was only able to get 1 before falling on my face.Homer J Simpson said:You started off being able to do 63 pushups? And you consider that to be weak?Ned said:whoa...So I'm on day 1 week 2 - chest/back/ab ripper xThe improvements are unreal. If it were someone else posting it, I would probably. I know the weaker/fatter you are, the bigger the results. But dang. I nearly doubled my pushup output (63 - 118) and almost tripled my ab output (74
I know this kind of increase won't continue, but it's freaking motivating as all hell.The pump in my arms is incredible. I have never been this pumped in my life.
OK, that makes way more sense.That's total pushups across the entire workout. There's 6 different sets of pushups that you do twice. That's all intermixed between 3 different sets of pullups x 2, and 3 different back exercises involving weights (flys and such) x 2.The last set of pushups (dive bombers) I was only able to get 1 before falling on my face.Homer J Simpson said:You started off being able to do 63 pushups? And you consider that to be weak?Ned said:whoa...So I'm on day 1 week 2 - chest/back/ab ripper xThe improvements are unreal. If it were someone else posting it, I would probably. I know the weaker/fatter you are, the bigger the results. But dang. I nearly doubled my pushup output (63 - 118) and almost tripled my ab output (74
I know this kind of increase won't continue, but it's freaking motivating as all hell.The pump in my arms is incredible. I have never been this pumped in my life.
I didn't remember any mention of the rest week in there, so I thumbed through the book again. There wasn't anything that talked about cutting back during the rest week. I think it would make sense to bring the calorie intake down since your activity levels will be down during that week.
Wow, thanks! Going to have to get one.
ughI had thought a few times about doing it early in the AM, but I just like my sleep too much. Add to the fact that I've been sleeping like garbage since starting this and there's no way I'd be able to make the switch to early AM workouts.Did my first ever before work workout this am and I'm pretty sure I'll never do that again. I dont mind Sat 8:30 - 9:00 workouts but 5:30 sucks. I was not into the workout and now I'm dragging ###.
I do morning workouts everyday. It is still hard to get up that early, but I feel great the rest of the day. I do have to go to bed earlier than I like to, but I simply don't have the time any other part of the day. After the kids go to bed in the evening, no way do I feel like working out.Did my first ever before work workout this am and I'm pretty sure I'll never do that again. I dont mind Sat 8:30 - 9:00 workouts but 5:30 sucks. I was not into the workout and now I'm dragging ###.
I do really well immediately after work. I just have too much to do tonight after work and did not want to miss a day.I do morning workouts everyday. It is still hard to get up that early, but I feel great the rest of the day. I do have to go to bed earlier than I like to, but I simply don't have the time any other part of the day. After the kids go to bed in the evening, no way do I feel like working out.Did my first ever before work workout this am and I'm pretty sure I'll never do that again. I dont mind Sat 8:30 - 9:00 workouts but 5:30 sucks. I was not into the workout and now I'm dragging ###.
I am by no means an expert, but I added my 2 cents in blue.Good luck! Keep posting. It's fun and good support to keep reading each other's progress.
I'm starting Thursday, maybe we can keep each other honest/motivated.I'm no fitness expert but here's my two cents:1) Whenever you can get it in and stay committed. I'm going to try mostly evenings, but will probably have to mix some mornings in too.2) I'm thinking some low-fat chocolate milk and a protein scoop. I think you need some simple carbs after the workout because you burned through them (thus the chocolate milk/gatorade/recovery drink idea)3) I guess I'm going to try to take in the minimum while keeping my energy level up. I think a key might be to try to eat as much nutrient packed calories as you can...and to avoid too much white bread and pasta type foods that are high in calories and low in anything else.
The EAS whey should work just fine.
Didn't you say last week it was a really good workout? Cmon man, I had an awful week 1 yoga and thought the same thing, but now I'm glad I stuck it out. Maybe grab a yoga block (or small child, ha ha) or something.That said, I'd love to be able to work in a run once a week. Being that this is my recovery week, I'm going to run tomorrow instead of doing stretch x. Curious to see if I've improved from this.
It was a good workout and kicked my tail. I can see how it could benefit ya, but I'm not sure I'm game for doing this 1.5hrs every week and then twice during recovery weeks. I'll probably give'r another whirl next week, but it's definitely my least favorite workout right now.I too am chomping at the bit to run as that's always been my go-to workout. Maybe I'm just looking for an excuse to squeeze that in.
I'm ready for it to end when you switch to the balance poses, but that's only halfway in. It's definitely a test of patience. I am having a very hard time finding it the slightest bit relaxing/calming. I'm normally hyper/wired, so this goes directly against my nature.Same here, I was going to ask if anyone had anyway to make yoga bareable other than probably doing it with someone else. It just absolutely bores me to death even though Im sure improved flexibility would help other workouts. I cant see myself doing that for 90 mins.
Yeah that was my thinking as well. But, I also do see that Yoga will help with flexibility and balance. Something I could definitely use a big improvement on. I can't count the number of times I fell out of pose or even fell on to the ground last night.Half moon can suck it.
I went through a strange streak of getting exercise induced headaches while doing P90X. They eventually went away. Not sure the cause... could have been that I was not eating enough of the right foods to fuel the routine.
I've never bought it (I just drink apple juice and protein powder) but I did see it on ebay.
Are you staying hydrated?
Need a pullup bar.
You'll need a pullup bar. The doorway ones suck. They're not wide enough. I just ended up putting my weight lifting bar on top of my power rack. Works perfectly. You'll also want a mat if your hands slide on the carpet (try a downward dog, if you dont slide, you're fine).
I'd definitely get the mat. The carpet was tearing up my back during ab ripper x.
I would not spread them out. You won't be doing enough weight lifting often enough. I only get in 5, sometimes six days a week. I do the weight lifting on the scheduled days (or if I miss a day, I go back to the weight I missed), and do the cardio options on the other days. I think if you want any chance of adding muscle you have to do the three weight exercises each week, and supplement that whatever you can.Hoosier Daddy? said:
