P90X - Anyone try this? (5 Viewers)

[randall146]

Final Four Friday followed by Easter were unkind to P90X. Missed Saturday and Sunday after yoga Friday. Drank beer for Duke's win Saturday and lots of bloody marys for Easter brunch. I actually did pretty well sticking to the diet despite hosting Easter.

Is doubling up leg/back and Kenpo realistic? I'm only in week two workout-wise. I didn't have much trouble with Kenpo week one, but legs/back killed my quads - I definitely couldn't keep up with some of the squats.

If doubling up is possible I should do Kenpo first, right? If I do legs first I don't think there's any way I could do all the kicks without falling over.

Maybe I'll just stick to legs/back and AbX today, do Kenpo tomorrow, and skip my stretch day.

OK it's decided, thanks for talking this out with me.

 

[Random]

Final Four Friday followed by Easter were unkind to P90X. Missed Saturday and Sunday after yoga Friday. Drank beer for Duke's win Saturday and lots of bloody marys for Easter brunch. I actually did pretty well sticking to the diet despite hosting Easter.Is doubling up leg/back and Kenpo realistic? I'm only in week two workout-wise. I didn't have much trouble with Kenpo week one, but legs/back killed my quads - I definitely couldn't keep up with some of the squats.If doubling up is possible I should do Kenpo first, right? If I do legs first I don't think there's any way I could do all the kicks without falling over.Maybe I'll just stick to legs/back and AbX today, do Kenpo tomorrow, and skip my stretch day.OK it's decided, thanks for talking this out with me.

 

[Ned]

This is the first time I've gotten stuck missing consecutive days since starting the program. The long weekend, gorgeous weather, and a shed to finish resulted in me missing two days in a row. I jumped right in this morning with day 1 week 7 and felt great. A world of difference between the first time I did Chest, Shoulders, Tri. I still am nowhere near where I'd like to be, but I could definitely feel the difference between weeks 5 & 7. Nearing Phase 3, I'm starting to wonder what I want to do post-P90x.Do I take a week or so off and do some running and then start over? Try a hybrid? Go get Insanity or P90x plus? hmmmmmm....

Missed Thur and Fri as well. Made up Yoga and Legs/Back and only ended up skipping Kenpo. My post P90X plans are to just lift free weights, run, and do ab ripper x (probably work in some pullups as well) throughout the summer. Maybe 4-5 days a week. No way can I continue to do 6 days a week with summer upon us. Just not realistic for me.Today starts week 10 for me. Looking forward to this being over. But still loving the workouts.

I'm finding the need to push myself to put in the DVD more and more as things progress. Once I'm in the workout, I'm still enjoying it, but the crazy schedule is wearing on me a bit.I really am chomping at the bit to get more of a running schedule in, so I'm wondering if I try to make my own running/P90x hybrid. Knowing myself, my biggest fear is if I don't have a well laid out plan in front of me well in advance, I'll stray pretty bad. I think the biggest thing for me sticking with P90x for so long (yes, 2 months is long for me ), is that the schedule is so perfectly laid out. There's zero guesswork involved.

 

[Ned]

Final Four Friday followed by Easter were unkind to P90X. Missed Saturday and Sunday after yoga Friday. Drank beer for Duke's win Saturday and lots of bloody marys for Easter brunch. I actually did pretty well sticking to the diet despite hosting Easter.Is doubling up leg/back and Kenpo realistic? I'm only in week two workout-wise. I didn't have much trouble with Kenpo week one, but legs/back killed my quads - I definitely couldn't keep up with some of the squats.If doubling up is possible I should do Kenpo first, right? If I do legs first I don't think there's any way I could do all the kicks without falling over.Maybe I'll just stick to legs/back and AbX today, do Kenpo tomorrow, and skip my stretch day.OK it's decided, thanks for talking this out with me.

If anything, I'd reverse that order and do Kenpo first. Legs/back destroys my legs every single time.

 

[randall146]

If anything, I'd reverse that order and do Kenpo first. Legs/back destroys my legs every single time.

If I did that it'd go Day 1 Kenpo, Day 2 Legs/Back, Day 3 Shoulders Chest. With how bad I am at the pullups, it'd be silly to do the 2 pullup workouts back to back days.

 

[jurrassic]

Just started this workout this weekend. As I stated before, I have been pretty good at hitting the gym 4-5 days a week for the past 5 years, and have been lifting weights for about 15-20. I did the Plyo workout on Saturday and the Ab Ripper and Core Synergistics workout on Sunday. This thing had me sweating. I made it though all 3 workouts but that Plyo takes it out of you. I am going to follow my own diet, but I eat pretty clean (no refined flour, not soda, etc.). At the moment I plan on keeping my lifting schedule 3 days/week with a focus on hypertrophy and using this program, probably following a 6 days on 2 off schedule vs, 6 days on, 1 off schedule. I was doing interval running twice a week for 3 miles but I don't know if I will continue that with this workout. It will interesting to see if I can pull this off.

 

[Ned]

:whoosh: If anything, I'd reverse that order and do Kenpo first. Legs/back destroys my legs every single time.

If I did that it'd go Day 1 Kenpo, Day 2 Legs/Back, Day 3 Shoulders Chest. With how bad I am at the pullups, it'd be silly to do the 2 pullup workouts back to back days.

Oh I thought you meant doing both workouts in 1 day to play catch up. There's a stretch day in between the end of week 2 and start of week 3. I don't think it'd be too big of a deal. But, I agree with ya. I wouldn't double up.

 

[Ned]

Yikes......

I felt pretty awesome today during Plyo, until I decided to keep up with Dom on the 2nd set of jump knee tucks. I don't know if I was holding my breath during the routine or not, but I nearly passed out after that set. I got dizzy and had to catch myself on my desk from falling over. My whole neck/throat area and up to my cheeks got tingly and I nearly passed out. I had to sit down for a few mins before I caught my bearings again. I was able to finish the workout after that, so I must've been holding my breath...

 

[Random]

Yikes......

I felt pretty awesome today during Plyo, until I decided to keep up with Dom on the 2nd set of jump knee tucks. I don't know if I was holding my breath during the routine or not, but I nearly passed out after that set. I got dizzy and had to catch myself on my desk from falling over. My whole neck/throat area and up to my cheeks got tingly and I nearly passed out. I had to sit down for a few mins before I caught my bearings again. I was able to finish the workout after that, so I must've been holding my breath...

Holy crap dude, thats some serious bringing it! I can honestly say, after 9 weeks, I'm looking forward to plyo!Anyway, day 64 in the bag. I'm honestly wondering if I would ever plateau doing this workout. I'm always able to squeeze out a few more pushups, pullups, reps, or do heavier weight than the week before (even if it means eating carpet ). That said, can anyone do the 1 handed pushups?

 

[Thorn]

So I'm about to finish phase 2, but I can see what's happening. Nice weather, golf season, there's really no way I can continue to do this workout unless I somehow commit to doing it in the morning before work.

I'm torn bc this is the best shape I've ever been in, and I want to finish to see where I'd be at. I can see the first two ab muscles and have developed a line defining my obliques. Never had that before in my life. Frig.

 

[Silverbacks]

I just did the first workouts, chest & back along with AbRipper---I almost puked.

Very tough to get through. Hopefully this gets a "bit" easier.

 

[Random]

So I'm about to finish phase 2, but I can see what's happening. Nice weather, golf season, there's really no way I can continue to do this workout unless I somehow commit to doing it in the morning before work. I'm torn bc this is the best shape I've ever been in, and I want to finish to see where I'd be at. I can see the first two ab muscles and have developed a line defining my obliques. Never had that before in my life. Frig.

I am right there with you. Cant we just have 3 more weeks of bad weather????That said, maybe we should just go for 3/4/5 times a week? Its not like I'm going to stop working out after day 90 anyway. Dont know what I'm going to do but its really hard for me to get in my basement and workout when its 75*+ outside after work.

 

[Ned]

Yikes......

I felt pretty awesome today during Plyo, until I decided to keep up with Dom on the 2nd set of jump knee tucks. I don't know if I was holding my breath during the routine or not, but I nearly passed out after that set. I got dizzy and had to catch myself on my desk from falling over. My whole neck/throat area and up to my cheeks got tingly and I nearly passed out. I had to sit down for a few mins before I caught my bearings again. I was able to finish the workout after that, so I must've been holding my breath...

Holy crap dude, thats some serious bringing it! I can honestly say, after 9 weeks, I'm looking forward to plyo!Anyway, day 64 in the bag. I'm honestly wondering if I would ever plateau doing this workout. I'm always able to squeeze out a few more pushups, pullups, reps, or do heavier weight than the week before (even if it means eating carpet ). That said, can anyone do the 1 handed pushups?

I've always loved Plyo. Don't ask me why.I know what you mean about the not plateauing. I always see the numbers on my worksheet and am always surprised that I'm cranking just a bit more every week.

Sure I did 6 1 handed pushups last week.

on my knees

 

[Ned]

So I'm about to finish phase 2, but I can see what's happening. Nice weather, golf season, there's really no way I can continue to do this workout unless I somehow commit to doing it in the morning before work. I'm torn bc this is the best shape I've ever been in, and I want to finish to see where I'd be at. I can see the first two ab muscles and have developed a line defining my obliques. Never had that before in my life. Frig.

I am right there with you. Cant we just have 3 more weeks of bad weather????That said, maybe we should just go for 3/4/5 times a week? Its not like I'm going to stop working out after day 90 anyway. Dont know what I'm going to do but its really hard for me to get in my basement and workout when its 75*+ outside after work.

We need a post P90x support group. I have no clue what I'm going to do, but it's going to be some sort of hybrid or Insanity.

 

[Paper Lions]

So I'm about to finish phase 2, but I can see what's happening. Nice weather, golf season, there's really no way I can continue to do this workout unless I somehow commit to doing it in the morning before work. I'm torn bc this is the best shape I've ever been in, and I want to finish to see where I'd be at. I can see the first two ab muscles and have developed a line defining my obliques. Never had that before in my life. Frig.

I am right there with you. Cant we just have 3 more weeks of bad weather????That said, maybe we should just go for 3/4/5 times a week? Its not like I'm going to stop working out after day 90 anyway. Dont know what I'm going to do but its really hard for me to get in my basement and workout when its 75*+ outside after work.

We need a post P90x support group. I have no clue what I'm going to do, but it's going to be some sort of hybrid or Insanity.

There are several discs that would be good to mix in with any exercise routine. I like Plyo and Abripper after the end for sure. Legs & Back could be useful as well.

 

[Random]

Before I started P90X, I had a 15-20 routine that kicked ###. 2 sets of bench press, 2 sets of curls, and 2 sets of skull crushers (similar to Lying Triceps Extensions). Then I would run for about a half hour. I usually did that 4 X (running maybe 2-3) per week. While it obviously missed a lot of muscles, it did keep me in decent shape, with very little time commitment. I'm thinking of going back to that but also throwing in some pullups and ab ripper x.

 

[Ned]

So I'm about to finish phase 2, but I can see what's happening. Nice weather, golf season, there's really no way I can continue to do this workout unless I somehow commit to doing it in the morning before work. I'm torn bc this is the best shape I've ever been in, and I want to finish to see where I'd be at. I can see the first two ab muscles and have developed a line defining my obliques. Never had that before in my life. Frig.

I am right there with you. Cant we just have 3 more weeks of bad weather????That said, maybe we should just go for 3/4/5 times a week? Its not like I'm going to stop working out after day 90 anyway. Dont know what I'm going to do but its really hard for me to get in my basement and workout when its 75*+ outside after work.

We need a post P90x support group. I have no clue what I'm going to do, but it's going to be some sort of hybrid or Insanity.

There are several discs that would be good to mix in with any exercise routine. I like Plyo and Abripper after the end for sure. Legs & Back could be useful as well.

I agree Plyo and Ab ripper would be right at the top of my list. I liked Cardio X also. It was a bit easier and could be used as a rest-type day or used on a day where you're in a time crunch, but want a good burn still.

 

[trout]

Yikes......

I felt pretty awesome today during Plyo, until I decided to keep up with Dom on the 2nd set of jump knee tucks. I don't know if I was holding my breath during the routine or not, but I nearly passed out after that set. I got dizzy and had to catch myself on my desk from falling over. My whole neck/throat area and up to my cheeks got tingly and I nearly passed out. I had to sit down for a few mins before I caught my bearings again. I was able to finish the workout after that, so I must've been holding my breath...

Holy crap dude, thats some serious bringing it! I can honestly say, after 9 weeks, I'm looking forward to plyo!Anyway, day 64 in the bag. I'm honestly wondering if I would ever plateau doing this workout. I'm always able to squeeze out a few more pushups, pullups, reps, or do heavier weight than the week before (even if it means eating carpet ). That said, can anyone do the 1 handed pushups?

I did pushups as part of my normal workout routine before P90X. Now with P90X, I've been able to increase the reps each week. I thought I was pretty good at pushups. Yesterday was my first chest, shoulder, tri workout so it was the first time I tried a 1 handed pushup. Impossible. I ate carpet the first 2 times I tried. Did 2 on each arm from the knees.

 

[Ned]

Superman.....so incredibly simple, yet KILLER. God I hate those things.

 

[ditka...mike ditka]

So I just started this up today. Man am I weak. Hope to stay on it as good as I can, while also trying to train for a half marathon (though its about 24 weeks away so not pushing too hard). I just plan on dieting myself, and will hopefully shed my excess fat and gain some muscle. I am starting at 6'3 241 lbs. Will update here often to keep motivated!

 

[Ned]

So I just started this up today. Man am I weak. Hope to stay on it as good as I can, while also trying to train for a half marathon (though its about 24 weeks away so not pushing too hard). I just plan on dieting myself, and will hopefully shed my excess fat and gain some muscle. I am starting at 6'3 241 lbs. Will update here often to keep motivated!

 

[ditka...mike ditka]

Finished up day 2, poly. I was able to get through most of it, but seemed like during the 30 second sets I was taking of the last 5 seconds, or a middle 5 alot. But I figure that will be expected in the begining. Super Sore from day 1 though, hopefully that will go away as my body gets used to everything!

on to day 3!

 

[Ned]

Well, I'm certainly looking forward to the Phase 2 recovery week. I'm losing a bit of my drive and can definitely use the change up. I may just focus on my running during the recovery week, as I'm starting to wear a bit on working out in my office every day. Why can't every day be an amazing workout? I hate the crappy days (which seem to happen on Legs/Back a lot for me). I'm nowhere near quitting. I've just lost that chomping at the bit feeling.

One thing I'm really noticing with Ab Ripper... I'm really feeling the burn, but not feeling the total muscle failure like I did when I started. I'm able to push through the burn and hit the max on each exercise except for a few...

Heels to the heaven

V-up/roll up

mason twists - I can't break past 34 to save my life. I still can't get over the total muscle failure I get in my abs from these.

 

[Third]

Great job to all you guys toughing through this. This time last year I was on day 50 or so (finished in late May 09). I've been running (half-marathon training) since about October but did CardioX last night. I am going to start mixing in some of the P90X workouts 2-3 times per week for variety.

Didn't realize how much I'd missed Tony.

 

[trout]

Well, I'm certainly looking forward to the Phase 2 recovery week. I'm losing a bit of my drive and can definitely use the change up. I may just focus on my running during the recovery week, as I'm starting to wear a bit on working out in my office every day. Why can't every day be an amazing workout? I hate the crappy days (which seem to happen on Legs/Back a lot for me). I'm nowhere near quitting. I've just lost that chomping at the bit feeling.

One thing I'm really noticing with Ab Ripper... I'm really feeling the burn, but not feeling the total muscle failure like I did when I started. I'm able to push through the burn and hit the max on each exercise except for a few...

Heels to the heaven

V-up/roll up

mason twists - I can't break past 34 to save my life. I still can't get over the total muscle failure I get in my abs from these.

You're just ending Phase 2....I just completed week 1 of Phase 2. Legs and back killed me too. My numbers for this workout were no better then what they were in Phase 1. But I think the order of workouts is messed up during Phase 2. I mean we do Back and Biceps on Day 3. Then two days later my back are biceps are still sore and I'm supposed to do Legs and Back on day 5! Seems odd to have Back workouts just 2 days apart. They should've put Back and Biceps on Day 1...Chest, Shoulders, and Tris on Day 3....then Legs and Back on Day 5. I'll probably stick with the order as it's laid out; but if I ever do P90X again, I may switch the order.

 

[Eviloutsider]

I haven't been sore since week 1 (I am on week 3). Is this an issue? When I do the exercises I can feel the burn on the last couple and my body will give out on certain times but at no point after the exercises am I sore.

weird right?

 

[trout]

I haven't been sore since week 1 (I am on week 3). Is this an issue? When I do the exercises I can feel the burn on the last couple and my body will give out on certain times but at no point after the exercises am I sore.weird right?

Try using more than your wife's 5 lb dumbells seriously, that does sound weird to me. I feel like my legs are perma-sore. Have you been able to increase reps/weights each week? What (if anything) are you using for a recovery drink?

 

[Eviloutsider]

I haven't been sore since week 1 (I am on week 3). Is this an issue? When I do the exercises I can feel the burn on the last couple and my body will give out on certain times but at no point after the exercises am I sore.weird right?

Try using more than your wife's 5 lb dumbells seriously, that does sound weird to me. I feel like my legs are perma-sore. Have you been able to increase reps/weights each week? What (if anything) are you using for a recovery drink?

I have increased the weight and reps each week. No recovery drink.

 

[Ned]

Well, I'm certainly looking forward to the Phase 2 recovery week. I'm losing a bit of my drive and can definitely use the change up. I may just focus on my running during the recovery week, as I'm starting to wear a bit on working out in my office every day. Why can't every day be an amazing workout? I hate the crappy days (which seem to happen on Legs/Back a lot for me). I'm nowhere near quitting. I've just lost that chomping at the bit feeling.

One thing I'm really noticing with Ab Ripper... I'm really feeling the burn, but not feeling the total muscle failure like I did when I started. I'm able to push through the burn and hit the max on each exercise except for a few...

Heels to the heaven

V-up/roll up

mason twists - I can't break past 34 to save my life. I still can't get over the total muscle failure I get in my abs from these.

You're just ending Phase 2....I just completed week 1 of Phase 2. Legs and back killed me too. My numbers for this workout were no better then what they were in Phase 1. But I think the order of workouts is messed up during Phase 2. I mean we do Back and Biceps on Day 3. Then two days later my back are biceps are still sore and I'm supposed to do Legs and Back on day 5! Seems odd to have Back workouts just 2 days apart. They should've put Back and Biceps on Day 1...Chest, Shoulders, and Tris on Day 3....then Legs and Back on Day 5. I'll probably stick with the order as it's laid out; but if I ever do P90X again, I may switch the order.

I've always noticed my biceps, especially near my elbows, are still pretty sore when I'm on legs/back.

 

[Ned]

I haven't been sore since week 1 (I am on week 3). Is this an issue? When I do the exercises I can feel the burn on the last couple and my body will give out on certain times but at no point after the exercises am I sore.weird right?

Try using more than your wife's 5 lb dumbells seriously, that does sound weird to me. I feel like my legs are perma-sore. Have you been able to increase reps/weights each week? What (if anything) are you using for a recovery drink?

Totally agree with legs always being sore after legs/back. It still takes me 2 full days for the soreness to go away. The only other part that gets noticeably sore are my biceps. Other than that, it's minor soreness, if anything at all.

 

[trout]

I haven't been sore since week 1 (I am on week 3). Is this an issue? When I do the exercises I can feel the burn on the last couple and my body will give out on certain times but at no point after the exercises am I sore.weird right?

Try using more than your wife's 5 lb dumbells seriously, that does sound weird to me. I feel like my legs are perma-sore. Have you been able to increase reps/weights each week? What (if anything) are you using for a recovery drink?

I have increased the weight and reps each week. No recovery drink.

Hmmm....consider yourself lucky then I guess!

 

[trout]

Well, I'm certainly looking forward to the Phase 2 recovery week. I'm losing a bit of my drive and can definitely use the change up. I may just focus on my running during the recovery week, as I'm starting to wear a bit on working out in my office every day. Why can't every day be an amazing workout? I hate the crappy days (which seem to happen on Legs/Back a lot for me). I'm nowhere near quitting. I've just lost that chomping at the bit feeling.

One thing I'm really noticing with Ab Ripper... I'm really feeling the burn, but not feeling the total muscle failure like I did when I started. I'm able to push through the burn and hit the max on each exercise except for a few...

Heels to the heaven

V-up/roll up

mason twists - I can't break past 34 to save my life. I still can't get over the total muscle failure I get in my abs from these.

You're just ending Phase 2....I just completed week 1 of Phase 2. Legs and back killed me too. My numbers for this workout were no better then what they were in Phase 1. But I think the order of workouts is messed up during Phase 2. I mean we do Back and Biceps on Day 3. Then two days later my back are biceps are still sore and I'm supposed to do Legs and Back on day 5! Seems odd to have Back workouts just 2 days apart. They should've put Back and Biceps on Day 1...Chest, Shoulders, and Tris on Day 3....then Legs and Back on Day 5. I'll probably stick with the order as it's laid out; but if I ever do P90X again, I may switch the order.

I've always noticed my biceps, especially near my elbows, are still pretty sore when I'm on legs/back.

yup...me too. And I seems like you use a lot of biceps when doing back work. That area above and below the elbow are STILL a bit sore and I did that workout on Wed! My biceps never got sore during phase 1.

 

[Ned]

Well, I'm certainly looking forward to the Phase 2 recovery week. I'm losing a bit of my drive and can definitely use the change up. I may just focus on my running during the recovery week, as I'm starting to wear a bit on working out in my office every day. Why can't every day be an amazing workout? I hate the crappy days (which seem to happen on Legs/Back a lot for me). I'm nowhere near quitting. I've just lost that chomping at the bit feeling.

One thing I'm really noticing with Ab Ripper... I'm really feeling the burn, but not feeling the total muscle failure like I did when I started. I'm able to push through the burn and hit the max on each exercise except for a few...

Heels to the heaven

V-up/roll up

mason twists - I can't break past 34 to save my life. I still can't get over the total muscle failure I get in my abs from these.

You're just ending Phase 2....I just completed week 1 of Phase 2. Legs and back killed me too. My numbers for this workout were no better then what they were in Phase 1. But I think the order of workouts is messed up during Phase 2. I mean we do Back and Biceps on Day 3. Then two days later my back are biceps are still sore and I'm supposed to do Legs and Back on day 5! Seems odd to have Back workouts just 2 days apart. They should've put Back and Biceps on Day 1...Chest, Shoulders, and Tris on Day 3....then Legs and Back on Day 5. I'll probably stick with the order as it's laid out; but if I ever do P90X again, I may switch the order.

I've always noticed my biceps, especially near my elbows, are still pretty sore when I'm on legs/back.

yup...me too. And I seems like you use a lot of biceps when doing back work. That area above and below the elbow are STILL a bit sore and I did that workout on Wed! My biceps never got sore during phase 1.

The amount of bicep specific exercises in back/bi is insane. After my first time through back/bi, I seriously was afraid that I had done some damage my bicep tendons it hurt so much.It's still my favorite DVD, though.

 

[Ned]

I did Core Synergistics for the first time since the Phase 1 recovery, and wow. I cannot believe the difference. From being totally gassed during a lot of the exercises to feeling really good/strong during most of it. I could feel a big difference in the pushup/plank/chaturanga moves.

Superman/banana - God I loathe superman. I was able to stay with his calls this time. It was motivating, but still hurt like a #####.

Hill climbers (I forget the name they called it) - I am not flexible enough to do the Chaturanga runs, but I was able to stay and run with a good pace in the plank position this time. Phase 1 I was gassed about 15 seconds in.

Plank/Chaturanga Iso - Phase 1, I couldn't hold just Plank the entire time without dropping to my knees. This time, I was able to do the whole thing except the last Chaturanga. I remember thinking during Phase 1 that Chaturanga seemed impossible...

Needless to say, I'm super siked.

 

[randall146]

For a change of pace and to save time I did chest and back outdoors near my kid's lacrosse practice. I didn't have Tony to help but brought the sheets and was able to do it all myself. Also, I brought a band for pullups and hooked it over the rafters in a gazebo.

I kicked ### on the pushups (well, more ### than I've previously been able to kick - damn you dive bomb pushups!) but really didn't get nearly the workout from the bands as with the pullup bar.

Still, I highly recommend breaking out on your own on occasion with just your worksheet to guide you. The great outdoors was a nice change from my basement.

 

[jonessed]

I hurt my shoulder in early March so I started doing just legs, cardio, and playing indoor soccer. I then pulled a groin. Overall I took about a month off to heal. Put back a few pounds and definitely lost some muscle strength. Kind of a bummer, but I'm glad I started back up again. It's tough to re-start after such a long hiatus.

 

[Ned]

For a change of pace and to save time I did chest and back outdoors near my kid's lacrosse practice. I didn't have Tony to help but brought the sheets and was able to do it all myself. Also, I brought a band for pullups and hooked it over the rafters in a gazebo.I kicked ### on the pushups (well, more ### than I've previously been able to kick - damn you dive bomb pushups!) but really didn't get nearly the workout from the bands as with the pullup bar.Still, I highly recommend breaking out on your own on occasion with just your worksheet to guide you. The great outdoors was a nice change from my basement.

Cool idea. I may just try this with the laptop outside.

 

[Ned]

I hurt my shoulder in early March so I started doing just legs, cardio, and playing indoor soccer. I then pulled a groin. Overall I took about a month off to heal. Put back a few pounds and definitely lost some muscle strength. Kind of a bummer, but I'm glad I started back up again. It's tough to re-start after such a long hiatus.

Good luck! My biggest fear is getting hurt and falling off the wagon.

 

[Random]

As much as I hate to say it, I think I'm officially done with the 6 day a week schedule. And maybe P90X, since not working out 6 days a week can leave huge gaps between muscle groups. The last few weeks I have been horribly unmotivated and crunched for time so I've fallen behind 5 days.

So last night I decided to do my old workout to see if P90X has helped (I'll be happy doing this 3-4 days a week through the summer).

Bench Press - worse

Tri Extension - better

Curls - better

Abs & Core - wayyyy better

Running - bout the same

 

[Ned]

As much as I hate to say it, I think I'm officially done with the 6 day a week schedule. And maybe P90X, since not working out 6 days a week can leave huge gaps between muscle groups. The last few weeks I have been horribly unmotivated and crunched for time so I've fallen behind 5 days.So last night I decided to do my old workout to see if P90X has helped (I'll be happy doing this 3-4 days a week through the summer).Bench Press - worseTri Extension - betterCurls - betterAbs & Core - wayyyy betterRunning - bout the same

Well that sucks. I'm not shocked that your abs/core got way better since that seems to be the focus of this thing. Let us know how things are going this summer...

 

[trout]

For a change of pace and to save time I did chest and back outdoors near my kid's lacrosse practice. I didn't have Tony to help but brought the sheets and was able to do it all myself. Also, I brought a band for pullups and hooked it over the rafters in a gazebo.I kicked ### on the pushups (well, more ### than I've previously been able to kick - damn you dive bomb pushups!) but really didn't get nearly the workout from the bands as with the pullup bar.Still, I highly recommend breaking out on your own on occasion with just your worksheet to guide you. The great outdoors was a nice change from my basement.

Cool idea. I may just try this with the laptop outside.

seems interesting. But no way do I see myself working out under a gazeebo at a public place. don't know why. I am getting pretty sick of my little space in the basement though.

 

[trout]

As much as I hate to say it, I think I'm officially done with the 6 day a week schedule. And maybe P90X, since not working out 6 days a week can leave huge gaps between muscle groups. The last few weeks I have been horribly unmotivated and crunched for time so I've fallen behind 5 days.So last night I decided to do my old workout to see if P90X has helped (I'll be happy doing this 3-4 days a week through the summer).Bench Press - worseTri Extension - betterCurls - betterAbs & Core - wayyyy betterRunning - bout the same

Not too surprising at first glance. P90X chest is just body weight for restistance...not tons of poundage that you'd do with a typical bench press. I'd guess that leg presses (or curls or extensions) would be worse off too....for the same reason as chest. I'd guess that shoulders and back got better?

 

[randall146]

For a change of pace and to save time I did chest and back outdoors near my kid's lacrosse practice. I didn't have Tony to help but brought the sheets and was able to do it all myself. Also, I brought a band for pullups and hooked it over the rafters in a gazebo.I kicked ### on the pushups (well, more ### than I've previously been able to kick - damn you dive bomb pushups!) but really didn't get nearly the workout from the bands as with the pullup bar.Still, I highly recommend breaking out on your own on occasion with just your worksheet to guide you. The great outdoors was a nice change from my basement.

Cool idea. I may just try this with the laptop outside.

seems interesting. But no way do I see myself working out under a gazeebo at a public place. don't know why. I am getting pretty sick of my little space in the basement though.

I was pretty self conscious at first despite the fact that I was basically surrounded by people exercising. And even though its ridiculous, it was still hard to lose the feeling that people were watching, counting my pushups, and worndering what the hell I was doing with the girly green exercise bands.I mostly exercised behind the gazebo, where few people could see me, but it was definitely weird.Once I got going though it was fine. And it was certainly nice to do the stuff in fresh air and on nice soft grass rather than on a dirty rug in basement.

 

[zander_s]

I got the videos and will start Monday. I am planning on getting bands or barbells this weekend.

Questions - I'm sensing the dumbells would be better than the bands, but what weight(s) to start?

I also thought about the bands because i don't think i can get the pull up bar on the doorway where i'll be doing this. It is a pass through doorway (no door) but it is pretty close to a wall on one side. Now that i think about it, since there is no actual door i can't use the bands for pullups either is that correct??

How wide is the pullup bar? Maybe i can slide it over away from the wall??

I just noticed i don't have a separate video for fitness test, is there supposed to be one??

 

[Ned]

I got the videos and will start Monday. I am planning on getting bands or barbells this weekend.

Questions - I'm sensing the dumbells would be better than the bands, but what weight(s) to start?

I prefer the dumbells and have a range from 5lbs to 40lbs.

I also thought about the bands because i don't think i can get the pull up bar on the doorway where i'll be doing this. It is a pass through doorway (no door) but it is pretty close to a wall on one side. Now that i think about it, since there is no actual door i can't use the bands for pullups either is that correct??

How wide is the pullup bar? Maybe i can slide it over away from the wall??

It fits a typical 32" door.

I just noticed i don't have a separate video for fitness test, is there supposed to be one??

No video for the fit test.

GL!Keep us updated on how you make out.

 

[Warsteinner]

7.0 GB downloaded.. finally.I can already tell that chest/back is going to destroy me. They use a pull-up bar early and often. The bands don't look nearly as effective. Looks like I'll be spending time in the basement.

Did you pirate it?Are we going to get a weekly report on your progress?

Yarrr.Sure, I'll give updates.

Hoping on this wagon a little late as I've just now been catching wind of this through the ESPN radio guys. So you're saying one can actually get this online for a free trial and not have to go to the offical site?

 

[zander_s]

For those that somehow the videos magically appeared on your PC, did you end up with individual DVD's or all on one?

Interested in if the all on one has menu and such......

 

[Random]

As much as I hate to say it, I think I'm officially done with the 6 day a week schedule. And maybe P90X, since not working out 6 days a week can leave huge gaps between muscle groups. The last few weeks I have been horribly unmotivated and crunched for time so I've fallen behind 5 days.So last night I decided to do my old workout to see if P90X has helped (I'll be happy doing this 3-4 days a week through the summer).Bench Press - worseTri Extension - betterCurls - betterAbs & Core - wayyyy betterRunning - bout the same

Still not committing to the 6 days a week, but I was feeling withdrawal tonight. Picked up where I left off with legs and back. Crushed the workout. Went from 64 pullups last week to 68 tonight.Think I may just cut out Yoga and Kenpo and do the other 4 as scheduled, with one modification. I plan to replace pushups with bench press. I'll see how that goes.

 

[Ned]

As much as I hate to say it, I think I'm officially done with the 6 day a week schedule. And maybe P90X, since not working out 6 days a week can leave huge gaps between muscle groups. The last few weeks I have been horribly unmotivated and crunched for time so I've fallen behind 5 days.So last night I decided to do my old workout to see if P90X has helped (I'll be happy doing this 3-4 days a week through the summer).Bench Press - worseTri Extension - betterCurls - betterAbs & Core - wayyyy betterRunning - bout the same

Still not committing to the 6 days a week, but I was feeling withdrawal tonight. Picked up where I left off with legs and back. Crushed the workout. Went from 61 pullups last week to 67 tonight.Think I may just cut out Yoga and Kenpo and do the other 4 as scheduled, with one modification. I plan to replace pushups with bench press. I'll see how that goes.

 

[Warsteinner]

Placed the order today and should arrive in 5-7 days. I've been on the Total Gym and running for a few years, but am ready to try something new.