P90X

[wilheldp_PE]

I did Chest & Back last night, and I'm probably going to do Plyo tonight. I've not decided if I'm actually going to do the whole program again, but I'm getting bored of the bike again.

I have some muscle or ligament or tendon or something near my groin that hurts like holy hell about 75% of the times that I do Ab Ripper. It usually starts on the bicycles, and prevents me from doing most of the rest of the exercises. That sucks because ab ripper is half the reason I did P90X last night...wanna try to get my 6-pack defined before I head to the beach next month.

 

[Master slacker]

I have some muscle or ligament or tendon or something near my groin that hurts like holy hell about 75% of the times that I do Ab Ripper.

Maybe schell could help you...

 

[Dleg]

"I think I pulled something in my groin!"

 

[wilheldp_PE]

Chest & Back + Plyometrics = sore all over.

 

[Master slacker]

I'm more sore now from chest and back than I was yesterday. I must have delayed soreness syndrome or something. Plyo hasn't hit me yet, but my legs were sure burning while doing the workout. Tomorrow's pain should be fun...

 

[wilheldp_PE]

I'm always more sore 2 days after the workout than I am the day after...which means I probably won't be able to walk tomorrow. I'm not actually going to do the whole program again. I'm skipping Yoga every time (maybe put Cardio X in that spot), and the week of Labor Day when I'm on vacation, I'm just going to do routines that don't require special equipment (Plyo, Kenpo, etc.).

 

[Master slacker]

Well, I'm practically half way through this regimen and I'm happy to say that I both see and feel the differences! At the end of phase 1 (end of week 4) my body fat percentage had dropped 3 whole points even though I had only lost 2 pounds at the time. In the last week and a half (weeks 5 and current week 6), I've lost an additional 5 pounds. I'm staying on the phase 1 meal plan (low carb count) and still don't have any loss of energy feelings during workout. Think I'll stick with it as long as I can.

Going el-cheapo on the supplements has helped. I originally bought the cheapest whey protein drink I could find, which didn't taste incredibly bad (chocolate Body Fortress from Wal-Mart). This one has creatine in it (don't know how much exactly), which may have decreased my weight loss potential. The last time I was on creatine (for two months while swimming) I gained 10 pounds and got stronger, but also got slower and sloppier. With that batch gone, I have now switched to a MUCH better tasting one from EAS with no creatine and not an extensive list of ingredients (vanilla from Sam's). I wonder if the switch alone will change my weight loss.

My recovery drink (4:1 carbs/protein) has been one cup of apple juice and a half serving of protein drink with milk. That's roughly 39 g carbs and 11 g protein. It's working well so far. My total expendature for all of my "supplements" is now about $100, which will last me through the remainder of the program. 90 days, $100, that's not so bad.

I don't see myself stopping before the end of the program. The only real workout I'm not a fan of is the Legs and Back routine. My legs have always been the tree-trunkiest and most oxygen-hungry part of my body and that workout wears me out. In fact, that's today's workout. Dammit!

 

[FusionWhite]

Well, I'm practically half way through this regimen and I'm happy to say that I both see and feel the differences! At the end of phase 1 (end of week 4) my body fat percentage had dropped 3 whole points even though I had only lost 2 pounds at the time. In the last week and a half (weeks 5 and current week 6), I've lost an additional 5 pounds. I'm staying on the phase 1 meal plan (low carb count) and still don't have any loss of energy feelings during workout. Think I'll stick with it as long as I can.
Going el-cheapo on the supplements has helped. I originally bought the cheapest whey protein drink I could find, which didn't taste incredibly bad (chocolate Body Fortress from Wal-Mart). This one has creatine in it (don't know how much exactly), which may have decreased my weight loss potential. The last time I was on creatine (for two months while swimming) I gained 10 pounds and got stronger, but also got slower and sloppier. With that batch gone, I have now switched to a MUCH better tasting one from EAS with no creatine and not an extensive list of ingredients (vanilla from Sam's). I wonder if the switch alone will change my weight loss.

My recovery drink (4:1 carbs/protein) has been one cup of apple juice and a half serving of protein drink with milk. That's roughly 39 g carbs and 11 g protein. It's working well so far. My total expendature for all of my "supplements" is now about $100, which will last me through the remainder of the program. 90 days, $100, that's not so bad.

I don't see myself stopping before the end of the program. The only real workout I'm not a fan of is the Legs and Back routine. My legs have always been the tree-trunkiest and most oxygen-hungry part of my body and that workout wears me out. In fact, that's today's workout. Dammit!

I snagged P90X and am going to give it a rip. I got drafted on to my companies indoor soccer team so its cut down on my workout time, but once the season ends I figure Ill get back to hitting weights and will mix this in. Im glad to hear some positive results. Up until soccer started a few weeks ago I was in a 6 month groove of weight lifting and Ive managed to pack on a fair amount of muscle. I had sort of hit a platue though and was looking for something to help break up the routine a little.

Im the same way about the legs. Ive been a runner for a long time and I carry a lot of my weight in my legs.

 

[Supe]

I am seriously considering getting rid of my gym membership, and buying the full P90X series and an elliptical machine. I just don't have the time to get to the gym before they close, or before the daycare at the gym closes. That's one of my biggest things about all this. When I lived in Houston, I walked down the stairs and was at a gym that was open 24/7, and was usually by myself. Now that I've got everything going on and have to drive 20+ minutes each way, the time and motivation just aren't there.

The legs and back routine worries me most as well. My thighs are huge, my calves are very solid, but my knees are horrible and so is my back. I'm wondering if it's going to help by strengthening the muscles, or if it's going to have me in agony.

 

[Master slacker]

I've had crunchy knees (can't do squats, run, or do stadiums) since I was 21 and was worried about the legs routines, including Plyo, as well. Turns out it's not so bad. I had to modify a few of the exercises (high knee jumps, rock star jumps, etc...), but for the most part I can do every exercise.

The first couple of weeks of the program caused my legs to quiver. I had to pause several times during leg workouts and double over to catch my breath. It got easier over time and I'm going without the pause button now.

 

[Supe]

I've had crunchy knees (can't do squats, run, or do stadiums) since I was 21 and was worried about the legs routines, including Plyo, as well. Turns out it's not so bad. I had to modify a few of the exercises (high knee jumps, rock star jumps, etc...), but for the most part I can do every exercise.
The first couple of weeks of the program caused my legs to quiver. I had to pause several times during leg workouts and double over to catch my breath. It got easier over time and I'm going without the pause button now.

That's great news. My knees are just that, completely full of grit. It's to the point where the elliptical gives me problems if I go to an incline, and my knees have given out a handful of times going up a flight of stairs. I'm hoping it will be doable.

 

[wilheldp_PE]

If you have bad knees, P90X will be difficult for you. There is a TON of lunges and squats. My knees are good, and they hurt pretty good after plyo and legs & back. You can modify a lot of the moves (they show you how in the videos), but you won't get as much out of the program if you do.

My home gym now consists of...

- A Lifecycle upright exercise bike.

- A weight bench with olympic sized bar and 300 pounds of free weights.

- Power Block 5- to 50-pound adjustable dumbbells.

- A power tower with pull-up bar, dip bars, leg raise rig, and push-up bars.

- Perfect Push-ups.

- TV with built-in DVD player (and cable for days when I'm just biking).

- 3/8" thick rubber flooring.

I have now worked out for 980 days in a row, and if I was relying on a gym membership, I can guarantee you I wouldn't have worked out half that much.

 

[udpolo15]

I snagged P90X and am going to give it a rip. I got drafted on to my companies indoor soccer team so its cut down on my workout time, but once the season ends I figure Ill get back to hitting weights and will mix this in. Im glad to hear some positive results. Up until soccer started a few weeks ago I was in a 6 month groove of weight lifting and Ive managed to pack on a fair amount of muscle. I had sort of hit a platue though and was looking for something to help break up the routine a little.
Im the same way about the legs. Ive been a runner for a long time and I carry a lot of my weight in my legs.

A friend of mine just got it and I am going to make a copy. I started the other night going through a few cycles of pushups, situps, pullups, etc to get ready. I'll probably do that for another week then start the program. I don't really plan to do much of the diet... I try to follow don't easy so much ****** food.

Does anyone travel frequently with the program? Can you do it without any props?

 

[wilheldp_PE]

You can do Plyo, Cardio, Kenpo, Yoga, and Stretch without any "props", but you need weights and/or a pull-up bar for all of the rest. If you get some resistance bands, you can do all of the exercises, and they are easier to transport than dumbbells and a pull-up bar.

 

[FusionWhite]

How much does P90X cost? I downloaded it off Pirate Bay to give it a try but if I like it Im going to buy it.

 

[roadwreck]

I'm not a P90X'er, but I've known people who have tried the program and have been really happy with the results. Of course if you do any exercise program everyday and watch your diet you are going to see results. For those who are thinking about giving P90x a whirl, or any home workout regime, I thought I'd mention this deal I just came across. I just ordered a set of these

http://www.bowflexselecttech.com/bst_micro...2+Dumbbells.jsp

I heard these are pretty useful for P90x too, although the powerblocks seem to be more highly recommended for the program. These were cheaper b/c currently there is a 40% off code, the code is D4PFSA1.

Total cost was just under $260, I haven't been able to find these things used for less than $300.

 

[Supe]

I'm not a P90X'er, but I've known people who have tried the program and have been really happy with the results. Of course if you do any exercise program everyday and watch your diet you are going to see results. For those who are thinking about giving P90x a whirl, or any home workout regime. I thought I'd mention this deal I just came across. I just ordered a set of these http://www.bowflexselecttech.com/bst_micro...2+Dumbbells.jsp

I heard these are pretty useful for P90x too, although the powerblocks seem to be more highly recommended for the program. These were cheaper b/c currently there is a 40% off code, the code is D4PFSA1.

Total cost was just under $260, I haven't been able to find these things used for less than $300.

That's a good deal. I wonder if you can enter the code to get the free stand as well?

 

[roadwreck]

I'm not a P90X'er, but I've known people who have tried the program and have been really happy with the results. Of course if you do any exercise program everyday and watch your diet you are going to see results. For those who are thinking about giving P90x a whirl, or any home workout regime. I thought I'd mention this deal I just came across. I just ordered a set of these http://www.bowflexselecttech.com/bst_micro...2+Dumbbells.jsp

I heard these are pretty useful for P90x too, although the powerblocks seem to be more highly recommended for the program. These were cheaper b/c currently there is a 40% off code, the code is D4PFSA1.

Total cost was just under $260, I haven't been able to find these things used for less than $300.

That's a good deal. I wonder if you can enter the code to get the free stand as well?

sounds like the codes won't stack. Couldn't hurt to try but I was happy with just the weights (new) for under $300

 

[Supe]

I'm not a P90X'er, but I've known people who have tried the program and have been really happy with the results. Of course if you do any exercise program everyday and watch your diet you are going to see results. For those who are thinking about giving P90x a whirl, or any home workout regime. I thought I'd mention this deal I just came across. I just ordered a set of these http://www.bowflexselecttech.com/bst_micro...2+Dumbbells.jsp

I heard these are pretty useful for P90x too, although the powerblocks seem to be more highly recommended for the program. These were cheaper b/c currently there is a 40% off code, the code is D4PFSA1.

Total cost was just under $260, I haven't been able to find these things used for less than $300.

That's a good deal. I wonder if you can enter the code to get the free stand as well?

sounds like the codes won't stack. Couldn't hurt to try but I was happy with just the weights (new) for under $300

I know people like the power blocks, but I'm not big on having it bumping into my wrists the whole time, though they are typically cheaper. I may jump on this deal and pick up a set, since the only thing other than the elliptical that I use at the gym are dumbbells, and this will put me one step closer to ditching the gym membership. The only downer is that I typically use 65 pounds and up for shoulder and chest exercises. I wonder if that code is good on the 1090's?

 

[roadwreck]

I know people like the power blocks, but I'm not big on having it bumping into my wrists the whole time, though they are typically cheaper. I may jump on this deal and pick up a set, since the only thing other than the elliptical that I use at the gym are dumbbells, and this will put me one step closer to ditching the gym membership. The only downer is that I typically use 65 pounds and up for shoulder and chest exercises. I wonder if that code is good on the 1090's?

I think the code works for the 1090's too. From what I've read on the message board I found the deal on the code should make the 1090's $360 before tax. Couldn't hurt to try the code and see if it works.