P90X3 - Who's with me?!

Tammy_Christopher

So I finished T25 a few months back and was extremely happy with my results. I had an "accountability" thread going that I logged each day and I want to continue that through my journey with P90X3. I feel it was a huge help for me and it was great getting all of the encouragement and encouraging others!. So tomorrow will be my official Day 1 of the program.

Who's with me? Anyone else stating tomorrow (or anytime) and want to join in to keep each other motivated? I look forward to another great program and can only hope for similar results to T25 as I was very happy with that.

Let's do this!! :happy:

faithfirst

Im starting my second month of the first p90X tomorrow.... absolutely love it! Im in for support :-)

stangirl1995

I just started on Thursday because I ate way too much over Christmas LOL. I think you will get even better results with P90X3. Most of the people I have talked to have done T25 also including myself. Everyday with P90X3 so far feels like a totally different workout. I even like yoga and I usually get bored with yoga!

mumx5

I'm also planning on starting tomorrow.

FR sent!

alyssa92982

Planning on starting that in 4-5 weeks after I wrap up insanity. Friend request sent:)

sweetpickles6

I'm finishing up my 2nd week of PX3 tomorrow! It's been an amazing experience so far and I'll agree every workout has been completely different from the previous day. I can't imagine getting bored. I've already started to see some results.

FR sent

Butrovich

I've been looking all over MFP for an active* P90X3 group to join for support. I am on Day 5 and am not disappointed with any of the workouts so far.

Mike

Just_Scott

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Tammy_Christopher

Awesome to see so many others are starting or already started. I am so excited to start this and look forward to supporting everyone else along the way also

Just_Scott

Has anybody placed the calories per workout in the MFP system yet? Feel free since I'll need it

Butrovich

Has anybody placed the calories per workout in the MFP system yet? Feel free since I'll need it

Not sure how accurate this is, but my heart rate monitor indicated I burned the following:

Total Synergistics - 436
Agility X - 602
The Challenge - 390
CVX - 520
Warrior - 475

Hope this helps.

Completed the Warrior this afternoon. The workout incorporates a lot of cardio mixed with pushups and core work. I always love pushups, so that was a bonus for me, even if I am still a little sore from the Challenge workout. The cardio portion involved a lot of leg work, which I had to ease into since my hamstrings are still a little sore from Agility X. I don’t know why this is so, but my hamstrings take forEVER to heal! Maybe I need to use the foam roller more often or immediately after a leg workout. Either way, my hamstrings are my slowest muscles to heal.

Mike

faithfirst

Thanks Mike! Very helpful :-).... looking forward to this group!

Tammy_Christopher

So today was Week 1 Day 1 for me, Total Synergistics. I have to say coming from T25 I am used to a quicker pace and not all those little breaks. I know this are to log your numbers but I feel like I'm losing workout time while they are all logging. That being said with the weights and all the focused moves I have no doubt that I will feel it later So for the others that have started already, are there other faster paced or more cardio focused workouts in the program? Overall I enjoyed the workout, except those boat crunch things haha. I am thankful for the upper body strength that I built up with T25 as I think it will help me with this program. Hope everyone has a great day!!

PS - Does Tony always talk that much?!

Butrovich

So for the others that have started already, are there other faster paced or more cardio focused workouts in the program?

Absolutely. You will find if there are weights involved you will need that short break to write down how you did. This helps you next time when you are wondering what weight to choose and whether or not to bump it up a few pounds. Workouts like Agility X and CVX are more cardio and less breaks.

PS - Does Tony always talk that much?!

Yeah, although it is not as bad as his P90X DVDs. His pterodactyl impersonations annoy me to no end.

Mike

fourfiftythree

So today was Week 1 Day 1 for me, Total Synergistics. I have to say coming from T25 I am used to a quicker pace and not all those little breaks. I know this are to log your numbers but I feel like I'm losing workout time while they are all logging. That being said with the weights and all the focused moves I have no doubt that I will feel it later So for the others that have started already, are there other faster paced or more cardio focused workouts in the program? Overall I enjoyed the workout, except those boat crunch things haha. I am thankful for the upper body strength that I built up with T25 as I think it will help me with this program. Hope everyone has a great day!!

PS - Does Tony always talk that much?!

I run in place or do skaters whenever there is downtime.

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I just finished P90X and did day 2 of P90X3 yesterday. Agility X... holy cow. That was a good workout.

dsimmons107

I have not gotten my P90X3 yet. It should have been here but BB has sent it to me a second time. Just finished T25 and starting it again. I am also doing P90X2 currently. Please add me.

mitchellkd

Just finished the fit test. Starting on the 1st with a bunch of people! Super excited.

vhuber

Hi Tammy! I'd LOVE to join you now but I had some major surgery on the 17th & I will be a "good" girl & listen to the Dr's as to when I can workout intensely again! I got the X3 for myself for Christmas & am jacked to start. I want to do this program & drop the very last 10 pounds! I will follow the thread & read all the heads up so I can spare myself any problems. To bad Tony has to yack so much, I was hesitant to order this cuz in the first series he about drove me nuts with his talking & him thinking he's funny!I wish you successful goals!!!!

fitaholic718

Starting p90x pylometrics today

laddyboy

Count me in. I love X3 and so far have loved the ones I previewed. CVX was a nice weighted cardio routine. Choose your weight carefully cuz you use it the entire routine and it gets heavy.
I'm on vacation until the 6th so I'm targeting that as day 1 but I'm itching to start.

powerpuffgirl66

I would love to join! I plan to start Jan. 6, after the holidays are done and I'm actually home!

I'm half-a$$ing T25 right now. I did Alpha for a few weeks, now I'm doing random Beta workouts. I'm too antsy to actually complete T25 and want to start p90x3. I prefer strength training over cardio. I already tried The Warrior workout. It wasn't too bad. Can't do a single pull-up though.

Tammy_Christopher

Hi Tammy! I'd LOVE to join you now but I had some major surgery on the 17th & I will be a "good" girl & listen to the Dr's as to when I can workout intensely again! I got the X3 for myself for Christmas & am jacked to start. I want to do this program & drop the very last 10 pounds! I will follow the thread & read all the heads up so I can spare myself any problems. To bad Tony has to yack so much, I was hesitant to order this cuz in the first series he about drove me nuts with his talking & him thinking he's funny!I wish you successful goals!!!!

Good luck to you with your surgery! Yea it's best to listed to the Dr so you heal properly and you can get into it full force after you're doing better. I'm glad you'll be keeping up with us though

Question for the folks doing it, what is a good alternative I can do while they are doing pull ups? I have no where to put a pull up bar and I workout in the basement, my ceiling is low so no where to use the bands. Should I do some sort of push ups or use weights?

Thanks all!

Butrovich

Question for the folks doing it, what is a good alternative I can do while they are doing pull ups? I have no where to put a pull up bar and I workout in the basement, my ceiling is low so no where to use the bands. Should I do some sort of push ups or use weights?

Thanks all!

There are three options, depending on the ceiling.
(1) If your basement is unfinsihed and you can see the joists, you can purchase about 6ft of 2x4 and a pullup bar. Cut the 2x4 into two 3ft lengths, attach them vertically to joistsand hang the pullup bar in between the two.
(2) Purchase an exercise band and a hook used to hang bicycles on walls. Use a stud finder to locate a ceiling joist (if you can't already see them) and attach the bicycle hook to the joist. You can use this hook to anchor the exerc ise band while you hold both ends in each hand and simulate pullups. Even if you are sitting on your butt while doing them, this would allow you to simulate pullups.
(3) Purchase the attachments that allow you to do pullups in an open doorway. I can't vouch how well they work or whether they will cause any damage to the doorframe, but I see a lot of people use them.

Pushups or lifting weights over your head won't work the same muscle groups, unfortunately.

Hope this helps.

Mike

CALake

I just started today. Obviously I haven't seen much of the program yet but so far I love it! I always liked P90X but would do the workout without the video playing because I could do most of them in 35 minutes without all of Tony's talking! These 30-minute videos without all of the breaks are perfect!

Also pairing it with Focus T25. Two programs and I'm still under an hour- perfect!

Tammy_Christopher

There are three options, depending on the ceiling.
(1) If your basement is unfinsihed and you can see the joists, you can purchase about 6ft of 2x4 and a pullup bar. Cut the 2x4 into two 3ft lengths, attach them vertically to joistsand hang the pullup bar in between the two.
(2) Purchase an exercise band and a hook used to hang bicycles on walls. Use a stud finder to locate a ceiling joist (if you can't already see them) and attach the bicycle hook to the joist. You can use this hook to anchor the exerc ise band while you hold both ends in each hand and simulate pullups. Even if you are sitting on your butt while doing them, this would allow you to simulate pullups.
(3) Purchase the attachments that allow you to do pullups in an open doorway. I can't vouch how well they work or whether they will cause any damage to the doorframe, but I see a lot of people use them.

Pushups or lifting weights over your head won't work the same muscle groups, unfortunately.

Hope this helps.

Mike

I actually have a finished drop ceiling in the basement so I can't see the joists and there is a gap in between the ceiling tiles and the joists underneath so I don't think I can do the bike hooks on the ceiling. I'm not to crazy about the door jam ones either. My walls are concrete also. May have to try to rig up some way to do that bike hook at the very top of the wall close to the ceiling and try that. I can't think of anything else that will work. Thanks for the tips Mike!

Chocolickkyss

I am beginning on January 6th and am excited. I put a pull up bar in the door way and then wrapped the resistance bands around the bar and did that instead of actual pull ups.

Butrovich

The second week of P90X3 has begun with another round of Total Synergistics. This time I burned 411 calories compared with last weeks 436, so it seems like I am consistent in my workout intensity. My diet is also going strong with no problems with junk foods or soda.

@Chrisskellint
How did you like Body Beast? How were the results? And what brought you to buy P90X3 immediately afterward?

vhuber

Tammy,
I was told (a long time ago) that "most" women can't do a full pull-up so to work that same area starting off to build some strength was to do floor pull-ups. Set 2 chairs facing the same direction about 3 feet apart. I stacked books (the same height) on each chair. Lay a weight bar across the books. I then lie on the floor, grip wide & pull my chest towards the bar. Give it a try, I hate to see you ruin your house!:laugh:

vhuber

I am beginning on January 6th and am excited. I put a pull up bar in the door way and then wrapped the resistance bands around the bar and did that instead of actual pull ups.

Hi CHOCO!!!!! Good to see ya around!!! Looks like life has been good to ya! How is the arthritis? Keeping it at bay? Hope the series works well for you!!! I will be coming on board around the middle of January!

coachrussd

I started P90X3 on Dec. 17 with my wife. I am having a blast so far!

https://www.facebook.com/coachrussd

Tammy_Christopher

Tammy,
I was told (a long time ago) that "most" women can't do a full pull-up so to work that same area starting off to build some strength was to do floor pull-ups. Set 2 chairs facing the same direction about 3 feet apart. I stacked books (the same height) on each chair. Lay a weight bar across the books. I then lie on the floor, grip wide & pull my chest towards the bar. Give it a try, I hate to see you ruin your house!:laugh:

Thanks for the tip! I appreciate it I was complaining to my hubby about not being able to do the pull ups and he reminded me we do have a bow flex that has a Lat pull down bar :ohwell: hahah I didn't even think about that. So I think that will work out as my alternative. I'll just set the weight up high and use it for pull-ups.