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P90X - Anyone try this? (1 Viewer)
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Mr. Chumley
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After 4 weeks i'm down 6 pounds. Really thought i would have dropped more than that. I had lost 5 in the first 3 weeks. Haven't missed a day and have really cut back on the calories. When am I supposed to be doing the fat burning disc that came with the program? I'm already doing the cardio and sculpt everyday.
BlueDredSo
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Just finished my 1st day. Wow...it's definitely what I expected and more. Felt like I was going to puke or pass out at the end, but recovered pretty quickly. By the way, whomever suggested the vanilla whey protein + apple juice is a genius. Delicious! Almost tastes like a pina colada, if that makes any sense. I still had a little indegestion/acid reflux, but it wasn't nearly as bad.
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Chaka
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The cross leg/wide leg sit up?Are you crossing your legs or leaving them flat in a 'V' position?Try allowing your arm to move forward instead of keeping it straight up until the twist at the end.Try to keep your chin off your chest.Are you doing them immediately following the workout for the day? If so it may be due to mineral (sodium, potassium, calcium) depletion. Rehydrate with a mineral replacement drink during your workout, or an hour prior to the ab ripper if you don't work out before hand. Try to get one without too much sugar in it (but that's just my thing). I have a similar problem with the oblique v-ups, I sometimes get brutal cramps on the outside of my lower leg. Eventually I switched the sit-up to a knees to the side oblique sit up (like in ab ripper 100 & 200).ex-ghost said:
Random
Footballguy
I swear it sounds like thats dubbed in.
Big B
Footballguy
I just started this on Saturday. And it is very difficult for me. Little background for me:
3/3/2009 I had Lapband Surgery and I weighed in at 415 lbs @ 6'4"
I did not do much (if at all) weightlifting but 6/2009 I bought and elliptical and have been working my way up on the fat burning program for it. Over the last 8 months or so I have been on it daily for 30 minutes.
as of 11/13/2010 I weighed in at 295 lbs (so dropped 120 lbs) and decided to give P90X a go, knowing that there would have to be a ton of modifications for me to even get through it.
Day 1 was not bad though. I bought the "Perfect Pullup" bar which is a very good system since it allows me to do inverted rows ( See 1st pic )to build myself up since I cannot even do one pullup. I will continue to work on doing an unassisted pullup but in the meantime I will use the bar to do inverted rows or assisted pullups. Pushups were assisted too since I was only able to crank out between 8-10 normal pushups. Remaining pushups were completed from the knees. I was able to get through all the excercises though which was good with the plan of increasing the amount of normal pushups I can do as well as working on getting non-assisted pullups done.
Day 2 - Pylometrics (Spawn of the Devil workout). This workout destroyed me and I was only able to do maybe half of them. A person of my size jumping around like a howler monkey is not a pretty site. Now here is where I really destroyed myself. I told myself I would do P90X in the mornings and continue to do the 30 minute elliptical at night. I tried to stay true to this and ended up making so I could not even roll out of bed.
Day 3 - Shoulder/Arms - This workout went fine. i used lighter weights so I could get an idea of the workout process itself and will up the weights to heavier on the next go around
Day 4 - Yoga (did this last night). My legs were shredded and I was afraid Yoga was going to be the death of me, however, it ended up being a lifesaver. Total body stretch and I felt amazing afterwards. I only did the first hours so the next go around I will complete the full 1.5 hours.
Ab Ripper X - Major issues here. I am able to maybe do 3 of the forms required as the others are too difficult to even maintain the position they want. So the ones I could not do I just did normal crunches instead.
Bottm line, insane workout for someone my size and it is going to take a long time for me to get into even a remote sense of shape to pull this off but I am going to make it happen. I am sticking with 6 days on and 7th as a rest day. But will no longer continue with my elliptical daily. I will now move my elliptical to the days I have weight lifting on.
The goal is to get to 240 lbs and see what happens
3/3/2009 I had Lapband Surgery and I weighed in at 415 lbs @ 6'4"
I did not do much (if at all) weightlifting but 6/2009 I bought and elliptical and have been working my way up on the fat burning program for it. Over the last 8 months or so I have been on it daily for 30 minutes.
as of 11/13/2010 I weighed in at 295 lbs (so dropped 120 lbs) and decided to give P90X a go, knowing that there would have to be a ton of modifications for me to even get through it.
Day 1 was not bad though. I bought the "Perfect Pullup" bar which is a very good system since it allows me to do inverted rows ( See 1st pic )to build myself up since I cannot even do one pullup. I will continue to work on doing an unassisted pullup but in the meantime I will use the bar to do inverted rows or assisted pullups. Pushups were assisted too since I was only able to crank out between 8-10 normal pushups. Remaining pushups were completed from the knees. I was able to get through all the excercises though which was good with the plan of increasing the amount of normal pushups I can do as well as working on getting non-assisted pullups done.
Day 2 - Pylometrics (Spawn of the Devil workout). This workout destroyed me and I was only able to do maybe half of them. A person of my size jumping around like a howler monkey is not a pretty site. Now here is where I really destroyed myself. I told myself I would do P90X in the mornings and continue to do the 30 minute elliptical at night. I tried to stay true to this and ended up making so I could not even roll out of bed.
Day 3 - Shoulder/Arms - This workout went fine. i used lighter weights so I could get an idea of the workout process itself and will up the weights to heavier on the next go around
Day 4 - Yoga (did this last night). My legs were shredded and I was afraid Yoga was going to be the death of me, however, it ended up being a lifesaver. Total body stretch and I felt amazing afterwards. I only did the first hours so the next go around I will complete the full 1.5 hours.
Ab Ripper X - Major issues here. I am able to maybe do 3 of the forms required as the others are too difficult to even maintain the position they want. So the ones I could not do I just did normal crunches instead.
Bottm line, insane workout for someone my size and it is going to take a long time for me to get into even a remote sense of shape to pull this off but I am going to make it happen. I am sticking with 6 days on and 7th as a rest day. But will no longer continue with my elliptical daily. I will now move my elliptical to the days I have weight lifting on.
The goal is to get to 240 lbs and see what happens
Chaka
Footballguy
ex-ghost
Footballguy
Yep, that is the one. My legs are flat. It doesn't matter if it is right after the workout or not, hurts in the same place. I will try your methods, thanks for the advice.
Mr. Chumley
Footballguy
I'm about 8 weeks into P90 and I've dropped about 12lbs from 197 to 185. My ultimate goal is 180. Question, is the exercising really playing a part in that? I have really cut back on the calories and junk I eat and drink. I would be shocked if I have broken 1500 calories more than 4 times in the last month. Would my results be the same with out the workouts?
Bull Dozier
Footballguy
Agree with Wilked that weight is not the most important number here. You can lose weight by diet alone, and not exercising one bit. You won't be near as fit, healthy, or have the same body fat % than you would if you combined diet and exercise.
Chaka
Footballguy
Yes of course it is.Ultimately weight loss is little more than a product of calories in vs calories out.
Mr. Chumley
Footballguy
I assume a little. I know I have lost a lot of gut and I can do more mushups than when I started but I'm not getting ripped. I still have to work on love handles. The routines are starting to get very boring. I thought about replacing some with running or swimming or something but I want to see this through. I also can't help but think some type of routine with weights especially for chest would be better.wilked said:
Mr. Chumley
Footballguy
No, I just do them til time runs out.
Chaka
Footballguy
P90 isn't going to get you ripped after only 3 months. In fact I don't think P90 is going to get you ripped at all.Right now your are building a foundation, getting ripped is more like finish work. Getting ripped will take more than 3 months with any program. Work through P90 and build a strong foundation then leave the getting ripped part to P90M &/or P90X (from where you are startoing personally I recommend M before X).
Chaka
Footballguy
I don't think keeping a workout log is really important for P90. For P90X I think it has significant value, but not really for P90.
Mr. Chumley
Footballguy
I'm looking for something to do next. I may look at the M, but I haven't heard anything about it. I'm thinking of doing a mini triathalon next spring so training for that should keep me going.
Chaka
Footballguy
M was made after X. It has six different workouts, the best way I have heard it described is that it is P90X without the pull ups. It's a solid routine.Mini-tri is a good goal.
ETA: M stands for Masters Series
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Chaka
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James Daulton
Footballguy
Day 5 of P90X tonight. While the P90X workouts are pretty rough, I'm really glad I did Insanity first. I think Insanity melts away a lot of the fat and it looks like P90X will build the muscles back up. I really like how there's very little rest between sets. I remember going to the gym at college and taking at least 5 minutes between sets with bs'ing and resting. Legs were a little sore from Plyo/Yoga, but nothing to terrible.
Angry Beavers
Footballguy
Starting this back tomorrow after a couple of months of being a slacker.
themeanmachine
Footballguy
Started today. Maybe I'm in worse shape than I thought. Could not pass all of the test (particularly the pull-ups), but could do most. But by the end of Chest & Back, I was putting up zeros on the push-ups. And Ab Ripper X? I couldn't even do most of it. Not because I was too winded or anything - I just couldn't do most of those moves, at least not with keeping any sort of decent form. Going to plow through and assume it will get better as I gain some strength. And I've been doing some cardio and jogging for the past couple of years, so my cardio shape should be ok for starting out.... I hope....
Not following the eating plan strictly. I already eat a fairly low-carb diet, just going to try to go heavier on the proteins and lighter on the fat.
Not following the eating plan strictly. I already eat a fairly low-carb diet, just going to try to go heavier on the proteins and lighter on the fat.
Angry Beavers
Footballguy
I did days 1 and 2, but then it got way too nice out for December/january and I went for a few long runs instead. Back to it tomorrow.
Chaka
Footballguy
Good luck with Plyo tomorrow.Keep it up machine, it does get easier...in a way.
xulf
Footballguy
It does get easier. Ive done a full session, a 70 day session and a 45 day session. It's hard to keep up with the 6 workouts a week, especially in the winter when its cold out and you don't want to get out of bed.
Im getting back into it a bit. I tried insanity, but saw very little results. Felt like I lost most of my upper body strength and didnt lose any weight...apparently not for me.
I just got an elliptical and am looking to put together some sort of plan with that and P90x.
Maybe
Monday - P90 chest/back or Chest, Shoulders & Triceps
Tueday - 1 hr on elliptical
Wednesday - P90 Shoulders & Arms or Back & Biceps
Thursday - rest
Friday - 1 hr on elliptical
Saturday - Legs & Back or rest
Sunday - Plyo or Kenpo
The mental exhaustion of having done these so many times has taken a lot out of me. Six workouts in one week is tough, so I think i may try and take two days off per week. Im not going for a quick fix that is tough to finish, rather something I know I can keep up in life.
Im getting back into it a bit. I tried insanity, but saw very little results. Felt like I lost most of my upper body strength and didnt lose any weight...apparently not for me.
I just got an elliptical and am looking to put together some sort of plan with that and P90x.
Maybe
Monday - P90 chest/back or Chest, Shoulders & Triceps
Tueday - 1 hr on elliptical
Wednesday - P90 Shoulders & Arms or Back & Biceps
Thursday - rest
Friday - 1 hr on elliptical
Saturday - Legs & Back or rest
Sunday - Plyo or Kenpo
The mental exhaustion of having done these so many times has taken a lot out of me. Six workouts in one week is tough, so I think i may try and take two days off per week. Im not going for a quick fix that is tough to finish, rather something I know I can keep up in life.
Snotbubbles
Footballguy
This. I think I'm gonna do the Insanity 1st month cardio workouts instead of the P90x ones.
jb1020
Footballguy
Jumping back on this today (yep, I'm the resolution guy). I made it 38 days before selling a house, moving out, buying a new house, moving in, unpacking and the wife giving birth to our first. All valid excuses huh?
I saw pretty good results in just 38 days. I could do so much more of each exercise on day 38, so I see how the "snowball effect" starts to begin.
I'm pumped, hopefully I can stay on track this time. I'll be checking in here.
I saw pretty good results in just 38 days. I could do so much more of each exercise on day 38, so I see how the "snowball effect" starts to begin.
I'm pumped, hopefully I can stay on track this time. I'll be checking in here.
themeanmachine
Footballguy
Day #2 - Plyometrics. A bit sore going in from yesterday. About 20 minutes in, I briefly thought this whole P90X experiment might be a terrible mistake, and I'm not even close to decent enough shape to be doing this. But I hung in there and was actually feeling pretty good towards the end. Some of the moves I had to just cut short, or do highly modified versions. And any time I saw the word "squat" I started weeping like a little girl. But I think if I can stick with it, over time I can start to mimic what they're doing on screen more closely. Hopefully.
Ned
Footballguy
Don't give up. It'll pay off big in the end. You'll be surprised at how well you did if you just keep pushing.I did Chest/Back/Ab Ripper last night for the first time since August while I nurse a hammy injury from running. I felt like I was back to square 1 all over again. My god that one hurts bad.
jb1020
Footballguy
Do any of you guys follow the diet really close?
I think I might try to this go around. I thought what I was doing everyday was pretty good. Its still low cal, but almost the opposite of the p90x phase 1 nutrition plan.
I eat pretty much the same thing everyday, Oatmeal and banana for breakfast, a lean cuisine microwave meal at lunch, and usually a piece of meat/chicken/fish with some sort of greens or mushrooms.
The breakfast and lunch are pretty high in carbs, but overall I'm pretty much staying under 1600-1800 calories.
Am I holding myself back pretty good? Weight loss is really my main goal this go around.
I think I might try to this go around. I thought what I was doing everyday was pretty good. Its still low cal, but almost the opposite of the p90x phase 1 nutrition plan.
I eat pretty much the same thing everyday, Oatmeal and banana for breakfast, a lean cuisine microwave meal at lunch, and usually a piece of meat/chicken/fish with some sort of greens or mushrooms.
The breakfast and lunch are pretty high in carbs, but overall I'm pretty much staying under 1600-1800 calories.
Am I holding myself back pretty good? Weight loss is really my main goal this go around.
wilked
Footballguy
You are doing fine... Make sure you snack as well though. I got lots of turkey jerky, soy nuts for mid morning and mid afternoon snacks. I would lose the lean cuisine lunch, instead make a big soup on Sunday and eat that for lunch. It is much healthier. I am very anti-processed food though
themeanmachine
Footballguy
One week in, so far, so good. Have enjoyed all of the workouts, haven't had any more "this was a mistake" moments. Taking it just a tad bit easy for this first week while my body gets used to this, will ramp up the intensity next week. I do think the fact I have been doing some light cardio and jogging for awhile has helped my stamina - I'd be dying during some of these if it weren't for that. Feel like I'm seeing some progress too - during the third Ab Ripper X session, I could sense noticeable improvement in my ability to do the moves, and some of the ones I basically just had to watch the first time, I could at least now do a few. Still terrible form on a lot of that stuff, but it's getting better.
One thing that worries me a little is an achilles tendon issue I've had for the past couple of months. At least, that's what I think it is - a pain I get in my right outside heel if I lock my knee and point my toes up. I've been very careful to not do any moves that would require straightening my right leg fully and pointing my toes up. (So every time Tony wants a "downward dog" I keep that right leg just a little bent to avoid pain.) Luckily I haven't felt it get any worse, but if it does, I'm going to need to reevaluate what I'm doing. Maybe stick with upper body stuff, and do some substituting for the others. The one that worries me the most is Plyo - I love the workout, but I'm afraid I'm going to do some damage. Might see about replacing it with Cardio X.
One thing that worries me a little is an achilles tendon issue I've had for the past couple of months. At least, that's what I think it is - a pain I get in my right outside heel if I lock my knee and point my toes up. I've been very careful to not do any moves that would require straightening my right leg fully and pointing my toes up. (So every time Tony wants a "downward dog" I keep that right leg just a little bent to avoid pain.) Luckily I haven't felt it get any worse, but if it does, I'm going to need to reevaluate what I'm doing. Maybe stick with upper body stuff, and do some substituting for the others. The one that worries me the most is Plyo - I love the workout, but I'm afraid I'm going to do some damage. Might see about replacing it with Cardio X.
themeanmachine
Footballguy
I know, I should do that.... I've been so amped up about getting this going, that I don't want to go to a doctor and be told I need to stop for several weeks... but I also don't want to aggravate it any further. so I've been hoping to just be careful with it instead. But I should probably go see someone to avoid any more issues.wilked said:
themeanmachine
Footballguy
Getting close to the end of week 2, so far so good. Feel like I'm making good progress, and have been able to push it a bit more on the second round. Last night was Yoga X, and I'm considering ditching it... I have no "yoga is for women" bias at all, and the moves are tough and definately get a sweat going. But so much of it just seems like difficult stretching, I'm feeling like it's a wasted day and I'd be better off swapping it for Kenpo X or Cardio X.
Ned
Footballguy
It's definitely not a waste. I'd stick with it for as long as you can. I admittedly ditched it a few times when I was doing P90x, but I sort of regret doing that now. Post P90x - I've actually used YogaX the most out of all the P90x discs. My hate for Yogax is pretty well documented in this thread, but I later learned the good that comes from Yoga. I use it frequently as a sort of 'massage' when I need a break from running.
Chaka
Footballguy
Keep the Yoga. You're right, it pretty much is difficult stretching and that's a good thing. It hits your body in ways that none of the other workouts achieve.There are a couple stretches I don't do, all three of the hamstring stretches (I am always surprised at how many people embrace moves that involve forward bending which is just awful for your lower back) and crane, but doing the routine through yoga belly seven is a very valuable workout.
themeanmachine
Footballguy
Good feedback, thanks guys.... I'll keep rolling with Yoga X...
Just finished Legs and Back week 2.... felt really weak through a lot of it, I had an all-protein breakfast, really no significant carbs since early yesterday afternoon. I usually work out in the evening after the kids are in bed, but I'm working from home today so I got some work done thing morning, then hit the basement. I think I'll stick with evening (or even afternoon) from now on.
Just finished Legs and Back week 2.... felt really weak through a lot of it, I had an all-protein breakfast, really no significant carbs since early yesterday afternoon. I usually work out in the evening after the kids are in bed, but I'm working from home today so I got some work done thing morning, then hit the basement. I think I'll stick with evening (or even afternoon) from now on.
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