P90X (NOVEMBER 1) - BRING IT
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P90X Lean Day 11 Yoga X:
Felt better than last weeks Yoga X. Still had to modify poses, but I got further into the 90 minutes before I started getting really tired. Made it all the way through though
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Day 11 done!!! It was much easier to do the Yoga this time. I think the Yoga blocks really helped. I could feel the muscle burn more and didn't fall over as often.0
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Arms and Shoulders + Ab Ripper X yesterday = amazing. I really felt the burn in my arms and my lower abs yesterday. It feels really good. I had my heart rate monitor on and I saw a pretty good calorie burn between the two programs. I'm a little sore today, but nothing like week 1. I can see progress! I love it!
In response to those that looked at measurements this week, I saw a drop in measurements pretty quickly. I'm not really trying to lose weight so much as I am trying to change body composition. My doctor even told me to expect to gain some weight. So I am more focused on inches rather than pounds. I saw a pretty drastic change of an inch being lost around my waist. I don't know if I was just retaining a lot of water or what, but it's gone, and my pants already fit better.0 -
Yoga done and also 60 minutes on the elliptical...running a little behind the schedule I set for myself. This workout is so dang long...but man I love the calm when I'm finished...I always feel very centered...0
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Yoga done and also 60 minutes on the elliptical...running a little behind the schedule I set for myself. This workout is so dang long...but man I love the calm when I'm finished...I always feel very centered...
So far I just feel relieved when Yoga is done, lol I'm sure the centered feeling will come eventually though.0 -
I did 25 bicycles last night! So proud of me!0
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I did 25 bicycles last night! So proud of me!
Wo0t! Nice Maya! I get so mixed up doing the backward bicycles LOL I am sure I represent a comedy of errors when I am doing that particular exercise haha0 -
I have a quick questions does p90x legs and back count as general circuit training?0
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I have been hearing about this program. I just saw the infomercial last night. I am really considering purchasing it. I usually workout four days a week because I work 10 hr days on the weekends. What accessories do I need (besides the P90X dvds lol )? How do I log in the workout? Thanks!0
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Does anyone know where I can find the calendar for P90x and Insanity hybrid workouts, I want one with more cardio than strength training, thanks...0
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gatedialer--Aside from the dvds, you'll need some weights (or handled resistance bands) and a pull up bar (they demonstrate using bands instead of a pull up bar, but I tried that and found it WAY less effective). And you'll definitely want a yoga mat, especially if you're on a hard surface. I think you can probably get by with just those things.
ermommy--If you sign up at the beachbody.com website, click on the WOWY supergym and then the auto schedule tab, and it'll show you the different programs. p90x Lean has more cardio, I think. It might be easier to just google it, though, I'm sure many people have posted the schedules on various blogs and things.0 -
I have been hearing about this program. I just saw the infomercial last night. I am really considering purchasing it. I usually workout four days a week because I work 10 hr days on the weekends. What accessories do I need (besides the P90X dvds lol )? How do I log in the workout? Thanks!
As mcjabber said, some weights or bands are essential. The pull up bar would be helpful but there are a lot of people, myself included that don't have much of a good place to use it without feeling like we would be pulling the house down on top of us so they have a different way to work out with the bands on those exercises. And a yoga mat is really, really nice since there is a nice yoga workout in the program. Also, a water bottle you like. I personally like the one that you can just squeeze during the workouts because it doesn't take as much time as it does to open a different bottle.0 -
I have a quick questions does p90x legs and back count as general circuit training?
It could. If you have an HRM and an estimate your calories burned from that you can create an exercise by typing in P90X Legs and Back, nothing will come up, scroll down and add the exercise. It will then be in your personal database to use throughout the program... and of course, the same for the other work-outs as well.
You should be able to find the Insanity P90X hybrids on the Beachbody website. If not go to the message boards, I am on the one with Lou360 that started p90x on Nov. 1, there are several people there doing the Insanity P90X hybrid, I am sure they will point you in the right direction.
Karen: glad to know I am not the only one that gets "confused" on the bicycles in reverse! Kinda like a pat your head and rub your tummy exercise for me... oh well.... my legs are moving and my abs are working which is the bottom line...0 -
I have been hearing about this program. I just saw the infomercial last night. I am really considering purchasing it. I usually workout four days a week because I work 10 hr days on the weekends. What accessories do I need (besides the P90X dvds lol )? How do I log in the workout? Thanks!
In addition to what everyone else said, I recommend a yoga block. I prefer free weights to the bands but tht is just my personal preference. Depending on what your goal is for muscle development , I would say you need a set of 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, and maybe 20 (higher weights if you are male) for toning/lean muscle. If you want some bulk you may want to add a 25 to that.
The nice thing about the bands is they travel well, you can store them under your couch, and by adjusting the length in the exercises to create more tension (demonstrated on the videos) eliminating the need for multiple weights.
The dvds last between 60-90 minutes. On the days you are working specific muscle groups you also do Abs so those are approximately 75 minutes total. Yoga is 90. Stretching, Kenpo, and my personal favorite Plyometrics are all an hour.0 -
Was it someone in this thread who recommended using a weight as a stand-in for a yoga block? I did that today and it worked really well (I would need the block for added flexibility, not help with balance--I just put a weight at the edge of my foot and magically had many more inches to stretch :happy: ).
Just finished Yoga X--Huzzah! It was AMAZING. And not to be selfish, but it was WAY better doing it by myself instead of with my boyfriend, like I did last week. Last week I was trying to help him and root for him the whole time (since I'm the more experienced yogi between the two of us), and I wasn't focusing on myself at all. Today it was just me and my mat, and it was glorious. It's funny, because part of what I love about yoga classes is the communal experience with the other people in the class, but I guess in that case there's a teacher walking around babysitting, so I don't have to think about other people during class either.
Today my balance was KILLER! And I know a lot of it is due to how much stronger I've gotten just since the last Yoga X. I'm so psyched! I have a kind of gnarly cold today, too, and I told myself I'd give it a try and didn't expect much, but I think the routine actually helped decongest me a little bit!
Happy Day 11, everyone!
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Round 2 Day 4 done!! Yeah baby! Bring It!0
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Yoga done and also 60 minutes on the elliptical...running a little behind the schedule I set for myself. This workout is so dang long...but man I love the calm when I'm finished...I always feel very centered...
So far I just feel relieved when Yoga is done, lol I'm sure the centered feeling will come eventually though.
:laugh: :laugh: , I hear ya Chris....I feel that way all the way until around 43:00 on the count down timer....the first part for me is the hardest..then I feel I can relax a little for the last portion...the balance is easier for me and I can see an end coming!
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P90X Lean Day 12 Legs & Back and Ab Ripper X:
Whew......that was a major work out for me. Think I pushed myself the farthest so far on this one. Was actually nauseous a couple times. More resistance, more reps, just bringing it harder all around. Took longer breaks between exercises to get BPM back down again. Those pull ups are killer.
Same with the Ab Ripper X, was able to do more reps with fewer breaks. Very encouraging to see the numbers go up each time
Burned 938 cals on the Legs & Back workout, 152 BPM average over 86 minutes. Also, 100 cals on the Ab Ripper X. Total of 1038 cals this morning.
Forcing myself to eat a big breakfast, although I'm not feeling hungry atm, lol.0 -
20 min elliptical, ab ripper and legs and back. I DID NOT eat enough before working out...I was lightheaded a lot through out the whole workout. I am using a stool for assisted push/pull ups and I am barely able to complete 10 each time...the last ones my reps went down to 6-8......really enjoyed my protein shake when all was said and done.0
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I opted out of X Stretch last night and will be making up Plyo tomorrow so tonight is my "regualar" Shoulders and Arms and ARX. I am going to go to the gym to do Cardio before hand for 40 minutes though. I have salmon for dinner tonight and am looking forward to that. My strat with my calories is I put all the stuff in my diary, I see what I am over and try to do that at the gym on the elliptical. The calories I burn doing P90X is for residual stuff ...
I AM SO READY TO BRING IT TONIGHT! I missed the X last night
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So I decided to take yesterday off, had to listen to my body. Will make up yoga x on sunday. Honestly, I don't love yoga x but I will tell myself I do until it's actually true lol.0
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Oh Maya ... I LOVE Yoga X and I am so not flexible ... I am better at the strength moves and the ab moves KILL me at the end but I feel so ZEN after doing it. I think tomorrow I am going to wait till it get's dark, lower the lights, light candles and rock the incense and just create a full atmosphere so I can sweat my *kitten* off.0
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I did Legs and Back this morning along with ARX. I was a little lower in a couple of the lunge series than last week... but I also did better on others. I think it has more to do with me doing my beloved Arc Trainer with a 30 pound resistance for 45 minutes straight yesterday. Normally, I increase from 25lbs to 30 for the last 5 minutes - but my legs felt so strong and the 25 was too light... thanks to P90X.
I am doing progressively better on the ARX. I have to admit when I read on the BB thread that people aren't finding it challenging and wanting to "up" it or find something more difficult -- I am like... you have got to be effing kidding me! But in all honesty, after seeing my progress in two weeks with it; I think I can see what they are saying. Oh fat please melt off my midsection so I can rock some beautiful abs like the chicks on the legs and back DVD. Of course everyone looks great but I was really noticing their abs today and the definition.
I was going to do some intense cardio at lunch but instead I think I am just going to walk 5 miles .... and I may practice some more of the yoga tonight. The stretching and the balance part I am very comfortable with because Ive always been very flexible but some of the strength stuff kills me.
Karen: I like your peaced out approach to doing the Yoga.. I may do the same... and I am thinking about turning up the heat to make it Bikram like....0 -
Sara ... that's a good idea and my wall heater is in the living room so I can probably do the same.
I have to say that ARX you and I are probably going to be looking to challenge in the 3rd month. I have YET to do the V ups but I am going to try tonight. I think out of all the reps I am only missing MAYBE 10. That's a lot of Ab work.
going to do ARX first again tonight though. After I come home from Cardio and make my recovery shake.
I am sorta dreading Plyo tomorrow LOL0 -
Hey--anyone have any advice on being sick and still pushing play? Or not? I think I'm on day worst of my cold today. I did yoga yesterday and it made me feel better, but I am not getting those kind of vibes when I think about doing legs/back. I slept really poorly last night because of the congestion and stuff, so I'm extra wiped. And I've got a show tonight (acting in), so I don't know how much I want to exert myself if I'm gonna be even close to on my game for tonight... I was thinking I could do a rest day today and kenpo tomorrow and then just throw legs/back to Sunday? I guess I'll patrol the BB site and see if there's any good advice on there... Karen, I know you've swapped things around a bit, is that based on research or are you making it up as you go?
Because I do NOT want to fall behind!
Happy day 12, to everyone else!0 -
One thing I am curious about is what everyone is using as their recovery drink. I must admit I don't have one after every workout... I would say its about half and half. I am currently using Pure Protein mixed with milk and a banana or with lite yogurt. I could probably go with something a little lighter but generally speaking this serves as my breakfast too because I can't eat before a workout. If I feel tired I have a cup of iced coffee black and then half a banana or apple or a prework out drink - I use Nitro NCG.
I am also curious to know how many of you are using Shakeology. I am considering it... but I have a hard time with the price... and I know what they say regarding it comes out to about $5 a serving and people drop that on coffee drinks etc. I guess I just want to know that its "worth" it -- when I buy something frivilous, if I love it great, if not, its not like I am out a month of frivality. I am sure I could return it... like all the other things I have never returned.... :blushing:
Just curious to know your thoughts...0 -
MC- If I were you I would just swap out the rest day for today and make Sunday your Leg/Back day especially since you have other activities going on that will be zapping your adreanaline etc. I have had to make a change here and there.. just because it is what it is... I know you are commited and not a slacker. Give your body the break to fight the virus. Load up on Vitamin C, Zinc and echanacia (sp) - (I prefer the liquid kind - it tastes NASTY but it is very potent.)
.... and break a leg! :laugh:0 -
One thing I am curious about is what everyone is using as their recovery drink. I must admit I don't have one after every workout... I would say its about half and half. I am currently using Pure Protein mixed with milk and a banana or with lite yogurt. I could probably go with something a little lighter but generally speaking this serves as my breakfast too because I can't eat before a workout. If I feel tired I have a cup of iced coffee black and then half a banana or apple or a prework out drink - I use Nitro NCG
Here's my morning routine:
Wake up and get out of bed (always an important 1st step, lol)
Immediately start munching on a Protein Bar (usually a Cliff's Peanut Butter Builder Bar) and sipping water.
While munching on the bar (making sure to chew thoroughly and not eat too fast), I set up the workout area and DVDs, get my breakfast dishes and ingredients ready for after the workout, and I also check my Email and Forums. This gives me time to eat the bar and have it settled before I work out.
If I know it's going to be an intense workout (like Legs/Back or Kenpo), then before I start the work out, I make an Instant Breakfast (chocolate) drink with skim milk. I stick a straw in it and take a *small* sip of it between each exercise. By the time the DVD is done, the Instant Breakfast drink is long gone. I also sip water during the work out, of course.
After the work out, I immediately make a Protein Powder drink with Skim milk and drink it. I use Body Fortress - Super Advanced Whey Protein- Chocolate. Mostly 'cause it's fairly cheap, has decent user reviews, and appears to at least cover the basics of what I need. I'm sure it's not the "optimum" protein powder, but it's what I can do at the moment.
Then I take a nice hot shower.
After the shower I make myself some traditional oatmeal with honey and ground cinnamon in it. I also eat a banana.
That's a grand total of 1110 calories. Yes, that's a lot! But my workout this morning was 1000+ cals. And I was super hungry again 2 hours later, lol. I had a banana as a snack then. My goal is to make breakfast my biggest meal of the day, followed by a smaller lunch, then dinner a very distant third place in the calorie standings. Some days I do better than others at it, but I try.
Now, if I know the workout will burn closer to 400-600 than 1000, then I don't drink the breakfast drink during the work out, I wait till afterward, and drop the protein drink all together. That gives me about 800 calories. I may drop the cliff bar as well, depending on how I feel.0 -
Day 10 DONE! Tonight I did the ENTIRE ARX including the bonus 10 at the end. I did modify the Mason Twists 1 leg up for each 10 to 40 (alternating legs) then the last 10 I did with both legs up. The V ups obliques I did 10 each side the proper way then finished out the last 15 in a plank raise. I am getting there. I think I have to up some of my weights for the Shoulders and Arms, it's kinda easy for me.
I am NOT looking forward to Plyometrics tomorrow but I AM looking forward to Yoga. Doing Plyo about about noon thirty tomorrow then waiting till about 415 to do Yoga.0 -
Sara, I am using Isopure Zero Carb in creamy vanilla. I googled recipes for Isopure and it gave me a page with about 6 or 7 really yummy recipes that I mix up when I get home from work before I press play so I have it handy to take sips off of while I am working out. It's not that expensive for a 3lb jar ... 2 scoops will do you. If I don't do a mixed shake I just use a shaker (that I got from my friend who sells the Isopure) and use 8oz of almond milk ... it's really good. The thing I love about the isopure is that a) it's zero carbs and b) it dissolves COMPLETELY so even if you wanted to dump some in your water while you are working out it doesn't leave a gritty consistency.0
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