P90X Questions. Need some advice.

tdelam

Hey Guys,

I am on day 4 of P90x, I start Yoga X tonight but I have been avoiding Ab Ripper X for the first week because I my arms muscles, chest muscles, leg muscles, shoulders muscles etc etc are sore as expected, which I think is a good thing but my question is, is this advisable to skip it for now? I know Tony and his crew say take it slow and do what you can in P90X but I didn't even try. This first week I feel like after an hour of P90X I can't do anymore! This leads to my next question, my muscles are awesomely extremely sore, it's hard for me to walk up stairs, lift my laptop, and what not; I love this feeling!!! but, does this generally mean I am doing it right? Is it working? I never know with these things because I used to run and running never really gave me this level of some soreness.

Flan26

Yep, the soreness is normal. And it will go away as long as you continue to work and push yourself.

What are you asking to skip? Yoga X? I wouldn't skip that. I wouldn't advise skipping any of the workouts if you could help it. Despite the pain, you may find Yoga X to be refreshing. Keep your body working. Same thing with Ab-Ripper X. While it's daunting, you probably could eke your way through it by pausing, modifying the moves a little, etc. (In the beginning, I found it easier to do ARX barefoot, especially the legs-in-the-air stuff). But try to get through it and use that pause button.

Also, try a recovery drink after your workouts. They really, really help.

Good luck, and keep pressing play!

tdelam

Noooo, not skipping any of the main workouts. I have not been doing the the ab ripperx bonuses for the first week, my goal is start those on my second week once I am in fullmode. It makes sense though, I could modify it, I think I might just do that, I am 4 days in though. Is there a need to back track or do I just move forward and start in tomorrows schedule?

Greenrun99

just keep moving forward and next week start adding in ab ripper x.. its a supplemental workout

Flan26

Yep, keep moving forward. As Greenrun99 said, add AR X next week. Don't backtrack. Use this week to get your body acclimated to the main workouts and bring it in next week.

Like I suggested, ditch your sneakers to start. They add A LOT of weight to already difficult routines like Fifer Scissors and Heels To Heaven and I think the end-gains of completing the routines barefoot far out-weigh the frustration of not being able to complete them with shoes on. Keep the pause button handy and don't be discouraged if you can't keep up. It's a hell of a workout, especially after the full workouts.

And if this is your first run-through, you'll be pleased to know that the last 10 or so minutes of tonight's Yoga X will torture you as much as Ab Ripper X. Have fun!

tdelam

Thanks for the responses guys.

I actually can't wait for tonight's Yoga X!