p90x puts man in hospital

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operation_cute
operation_cute Posts: 588 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/man-says-one-day-p90x-sent-him-emergency-170839781.html

Wanted to share because I know P90X is very popular around here... I know I'm going to get hit with a lot of negativity towards the post, but posting anyways so people know the risks. Basic moral of the story is listen to your body and don't over do it :)
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  • phjorg1
    phjorg1 Posts: 642 Member
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    this has nothing to do with p90x. this has everything to do with a noob to resistance training going too hard. this same result could happen with any resistance training template. And in fact has. When I was doing my PT courses there were more than a few examples of trainers pushing new clients too hard and causing exactly this.
  • tammymusic1
    tammymusic1 Posts: 243 Member
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    wow crazy did not know that could even happen
  • operation_cute
    operation_cute Posts: 588 Member
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    wow crazy did not know that could even happen

    That's why I posted it :) I think a lot of people are very focused on pushing themselves, but they dont' realize that it can be taken too far... I know a lot of the more "seasoned' fitness people on here know the risks, but a lot of us not so experienced ones don't.
  • phjorg1
    phjorg1 Posts: 642 Member
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    wow crazy did not know that could even happen

    That's why I posted it :) I think a lot of people are very focused on pushing themselves, but they dont' realize that it can be taken too far... I know a lot of the more "seasoned' fitness people on here know the risks, but a lot of us not so experienced ones don't.
    I should point out that the 'risk' diminishes exponentially every time you exercise. This virtually only ever happens to someone the first time they work out after a years long layoff.
  • operation_cute
    operation_cute Posts: 588 Member
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    wow crazy did not know that could even happen

    That's why I posted it :) I think a lot of people are very focused on pushing themselves, but they dont' realize that it can be taken too far... I know a lot of the more "seasoned' fitness people on here know the risks, but a lot of us not so experienced ones don't.
    I should point out that the 'risk' diminishes exponentially every time you exercise. This virtually only ever happens to someone the first time they work out after a years long layoff.

    a lot of people on here are exactly that though, new to fitness, and if they happen to hear word of p90x (which is very possible given its popularity) they could just as easily be in his shoes, isn't it better to warn the risks of jumping into an extreme program if your not ready rather than just assume everyone knows not to do it?
  • NavyKnightAh13
    NavyKnightAh13 Posts: 1,394 Member
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    That is nuts, though believable.
  • JerseyGirl081
    JerseyGirl081 Posts: 98 Member
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    "He has always been athlete"? but obviously doesn't know the first thing about fitness. You are supposed to go slow!! Modify!! Learn proper forms! Even if you WERE an "athlete". It's so funny how people who have "athletic backgrounds" think they can do any physical activity no matter how tough it is with no problem. Even a veteran runner cant go into olympic sprinting in the span of 2 days. And to blame P90X for his medical issue is so wrong cuz I'm pretty sure if it wasn't P90X he would probably have chosen another one of those intense programs on that site or elsewhere, or chosen to do some other tough exercise, push himself beyond his capability and have the same result. He needed to slow down and make sure he was doing things properly and make sure he wasn't pushing past what his body could. I'm thinking his ego got in the way. lol My BF tried doing P90X with me one day and he, trying to be all big and bad, tried to do a Gap Jump (from the Plyometrics workout-Day 2" and pushed passed where his legs wanted to go and injured a few muscles in his groin and broke his leg when he landed. Talk about Ouch!! He learned his lesson! lol My poor baby! lol He's learned to leave his ego in the bedroom lol before he workouts. :)

    But you are so right. You have to listen to your body and modify modify modify when you need to. Eventually your body will get strong enough where you can begin to challenge yourself.

    Your body is talking. LISTEN!!!
  • latinstarlite1
    latinstarlite1 Posts: 62 Member
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    I don't see what the big stink is?? The Lambardi himself says at the end of the article what he learned, which is Don't push to hard and listen to your body.... in so many words.

    I don't think this article was written to give P90X a bad name at all. I think it was titled in such a way to get people to read it so that they, themselves know the risks and are aware that pushing to hard can literally kill them. People who use P90X and like it should not take offense to this article, he's not blaming P90X, he blames himself, but after explaining the risk.
  • TheStephil
    TheStephil Posts: 858 Member
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    this has nothing to do with p90x. this has everything to do with a noob to resistance training going too hard. this same result could happen with any resistance training template. And in fact has. When I was doing my PT courses there were more than a few examples of trainers pushing new clients too hard and causing exactly this.

    Exactly.
    My uncle is doing P90X and told me about this article. You can't expect to do the entire workout your first try if you don't workout frequently. If it was that easy, it wouldn't give the results you are looking for.
  • AJinBirmingham
    AJinBirmingham Posts: 497
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    My physical therapist loves PX90 - it's great for her business. :tongue:
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,719 Member
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    He should have drank some Shakeology before the workout. Sounds legit.

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    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • TheEffort
    TheEffort Posts: 1,028 Member
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    He was trying to bounce back into shape too quickly...had not heard of this before now. He's lucky to be alive from the story. Thanks for sharing.

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  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
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    I really would wish more people on here would tell the new people that are very overweight or even the ones not quite as overweight but unhealthy and not worked out for years that they don't have to do all these types of exercise and they should just walk or swim etc for a while till they lose a little weight then change up to more difficult things when they feel ready. I rarely see anyone do that and I hope that changes. Yes I do see the people that lift weights on here suggesting they do that and that is great for sure. I'm talking to do with cardio though.

    Fat or just unfit people wanting to do too much too soon is a recipe for disaster because it can put them off getting fit, then they give up because they lose hope thinking they aren't good enough. WRONG they are but they need to take steps to get to where they want to be.
  • Doodlewhopper
    Doodlewhopper Posts: 1,018 Member
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    While on the subject - Be aware of the risks of taking NSAIDS.


    1. NSAIDs slow tissue healing.
    2. NSAIDs can damage your kidneys

    http://myrunningdoc.blogspot.com/2010/05/nsaids-why-runners-should-think-twice.html

    And

    Running, Rhabdomyolosis, and Renal Failure
    http://www.ultrarunning.com/ultra/9/9_1/running-rhabdomyolosis-an.shtml
  • Doodlewhopper
    Doodlewhopper Posts: 1,018 Member
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    I really would wish more people on here would tell the new people that are very overweight or even the ones not quite as overweight but unhealthy and not worked out for years that they don't have to do all these types of exercise and they should just walk or swim etc for a while till they lose a little weight then change up to more difficult things when they feel ready. I rarely see anyone do that and I hope that changes. Yes I do see the people that lift weights on here suggesting they do that and that is great for sure. I'm talking to do with cardio though.

    Fat or just unfit people wanting to do too much too soon is a recipe for disaster because it can put them off getting fit, then they give up because they lose hope thinking they aren't good enough. WRONG they are but they need to take steps to get to where they want to be.


    So right you are gal. We should caution noobs to temper their enthusiasm a little.
  • operation_cute
    operation_cute Posts: 588 Member
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    While on the subject - Be aware of the risks of taking NSAIDS.


    1. NSAIDs slow tissue healing.
    2. NSAIDs can damage your kidneys

    http://myrunningdoc.blogspot.com/2010/05/nsaids-why-runners-should-think-twice.html

    And

    Running, Rhabdomyolosis, and Renal Failure
    http://www.ultrarunning.com/ultra/9/9_1/running-rhabdomyolosis-an.shtml

    I use ibprofien for head aches and excedrine for my bad migraines :(
  • Hexahedra
    Hexahedra Posts: 894 Member
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    If you're motivated enough, it's entirely possible to do any physical exercise until you literally collapse. While it's nice to know that you have the will to push your body that far, it's not a smart thing to do unless your life depends on it. But I totally understand, as I let my pride get the best of me a couple of times, both times I ended up with minor injuries.
  • scottaworley
    scottaworley Posts: 871 Member
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    Everything that he says that he did in that article P90X tells you not to do.
  • waskier
    waskier Posts: 254 Member
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    Sounds like that Viagra disclosure to me. "Warning, if you have blood in your urine after 4 hours of our routine, you are too weak to participate and may die." Makes people want to prove they're tough enough.
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
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    I really would wish more people on here would tell the new people that are very overweight or even the ones not quite as overweight but unhealthy and not worked out for years that they don't have to do all these types of exercise and they should just walk or swim etc for a while till they lose a little weight then change up to more difficult things when they feel ready. I rarely see anyone do that and I hope that changes. Yes I do see the people that lift weights on here suggesting they do that and that is great for sure. I'm talking to do with cardio though.

    Fat or just unfit people wanting to do too much too soon is a recipe for disaster because it can put them off getting fit, then they give up because they lose hope thinking they aren't good enough. WRONG they are but they need to take steps to get to where they want to be.


    So right you are gal. We should caution noobs to temper their enthusiasm a little.

    People should see a doctor before starting new exercise regime especially when really unfit...that's what I always heard was a safe idea.Take it easy at first. Just my thoughts.

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