P90X - First timer
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How many of you wear a heart rate monitor while doing p90x? Last night while I was doing plyo Tony was talking about how high his heart rate was(about 145-150) and mine was blowing his out of the water. Is it because he's in amazing shape and I'm not? What kind of numbers do you guys get?
My heart rate was generally in the 140 - 150 range. I just saw a exercise physiologist when I had my physical a couple of weeks ago and she calculated the ranges that my heart range should be in when I exercised. For me, I get the best benefit when I am in the 135-145 range. Anything over 152 or so gives my no extra aerobic benefit.
I do think that the better in shape you are, the lower your heart rate is when you are exercising. As you get more fit (and weigh less) the harder it is to burn calories. I guess the good thing is that you have more muscle than fat and the muscle helps to keep your metabolism up. Not an expert in the area by any means, but that's what I've been told/read.0 -
How many of you wear a heart rate monitor while doing p90x? Last night while I was doing plyo Tony was talking about how high his heart rate was(about 145-150) and mine was blowing his out of the water. Is it because he's in amazing shape and I'm not? What kind of numbers do you guys get?
From what I recall, heart rate zones for fat burn and fitness depend on age as well with younger people having higher heart rates in a given zone than an older person. I wouldn't fret too much about Tony's heart rate since he's a male in a different age group with a different fitness level than you. Just focus on your zone!
I'm usually in the 145-165 area during a cardio workout and 130-140 during an intense lifting workout.0 -
I was able to do all the workouts today woo! The abdominals is way too hard for me fight now though I think I might just do crunches on the ab days and see if I can work towards it.0
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I just ordered it today!! So hopefully I will have it in a few days
I would love a workout buddy!!! 0 -
How many of you wear a heart rate monitor while doing p90x? Last night while I was doing plyo Tony was talking about how high his heart rate was(about 145-150) and mine was blowing his out of the water. Is it because he's in amazing shape and I'm not? What kind of numbers do you guys get?
From what I recall, heart rate zones for fat burn and fitness depend on age as well with younger people having higher heart rates in a given zone than an older person. I wouldn't fret too much about Tony's heart rate since he's a male in a different age group with a different fitness level than you. Just focus on your zone!
I'm usually in the 145-165 area during a cardio workout and 130-140 during an intense lifting workout.
Good to know! My heart rate stays in both of those ranges as well!0 -
I was able to do all the workouts today woo! The abdominals is way too hard for me fight now though I think I might just do crunches on the ab days and see if I can work towards it.
Abs are definitely hard! I just finished day 2 and it isn't easier yet...but push push push! Try the abs with less reps. I can't do all 25 reps on most of the moves.0 -
did ploy today for the first time have some feet problems so didnt jump as high squated low worked hard burned 366 caloreis was in the zone for 44;40 aver hr was 130 max 1640
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I finished week 1 this morning with stretching. After a week I have noticed that I can do a lot more "proper" pushups (I use to have my butt all up in the air before lol) also the abs are getting easier I feel that I can follow their moves/reps about 90%. I'm doing the Lean program since I want to lose more fat (SW:158) maybe next round I can do classic. I do extra cardio in the gym and I hike on the weekends. Keep up the good work and hopefully we can push each other to make it to 90 days :happy:0
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I'm so excited to find this thread! I'm a first timer, too, and my P90X JUST shipped. Do you guys mind if I join in once they arrive? I'll be a bit behind everyone but, with this being my first time, I think I could definitely use some support and motivation!0
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I just finished 3rd day! I'm doing the lean version. Today I did Kempo. Have switched around order a bit because I have a fractured wrist from falling in the ice! This evening much better; last night I was afraid I wouldn't be able to move today, LOL! I am liking it so far. So thrilling when you realize you CAN make it thru the whole 58 mins!. Feel free to friend me too! 0
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I will hopefully have my DVD's this weekend. I have been looking forward to doing P90X because I've seen amazing results from it.0
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I'm so excited to find this thread! I'm a first timer, too, and my P90X JUST shipped. Do you guys mind if I join in once they arrive? I'll be a bit behind everyone but, with this being my first time, I think I could definitely use some support and motivation!
You can start anytime you like! This isn't a challenge...just a thread to track our progress and keep each other motivated. Most of us are on different days of p90x. I'm days and even weeks behind a few people.
Welcome to the p90x club! lol0 -
Today was my 3rd day of p90x and I have to say that I'm usually a cardio girl, but I love that I'm doing more weights. It makes me feel strong all over and confident...and it's only day 3!0
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I would like to join the group!! My boyfriend and I have had the system for almost 2 years now - and have just recently took it out of the box and set it up (how lame are WE!). But I'd like to have other people go along with me to keep me motivated! So, as soon as I can get the poster out of a box (we moved and everything's everywhere!) hopefully tmrw AM - anyone that's going to start this weekend, let me know so we can keep up with each other :happy:0
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I'll be starting this week. heard it's pretty intense! excited to get started though. Don't know if I'll be saying that after I've actually done it! :ohwell:0
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I'll be starting this week. heard it's pretty intense! excited to get started though. Don't know if I'll be saying that after I've actually done it! :ohwell:
Actually, i'll most likely start on Sunday, the 16th, as it's a better starting point.0 -
What a way to slide in that sales pitch! Good job! You bbody coach website. You know you can't do that here.I know P90X has some great recovery supplements to help deal with the soreness, think you can get them at www.turbobodyworks.com0 -
What a way to slide in that sales pitch! Good job! You bbody coach website. You know you can't do that here.
I know seriously....0 -
Day 4..Yoga! I think it might be my favorite p90x workout so far.
How did everyone do today?0 -
Day 4, how exciting! Keep up the good work, girrrrrl!
My shipment should arrive tomorrow! I'm tempted to wait until Sunday night to start, though, for rest day to be on Saturday 'n such.0 -
i did shoulders and arms today it was great felt strong abb well thats another story boy is that hard and fast you dont even get a breather
I found a great app today for iphone,ipod touch and ipad user basicly a work sheet. talked to the developers their looking to improve backing up and syncing whick i see as its only problems the cost was just 2.990 -
hey did anyone do their workout today i did yoga kick my but so far this will be the dvd that says .....".boy are you strong and fit becasue you look just like them (Tony's kids)" cant wait to hear those words bring it0
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I cant do yoga!!!!! >_<
I did half an hour and then was sweatin like crazy and couldnt bend anymore lol
I feel like some of these moves will result in a loud CRACCCCK!0 -
P90X has arrived! I'm so excited to start, but I'm waiting until Sunday so that I can read through the information that came with it and buy some resistance bands (and maybe a HRM -- anyone have good but inexpensive suggestions?)
Keep pushing play, everyone!0 -
heart rate monitors are a good idea i've spent way to much time! first trying to figure out which one to buy than trying to figure out (year and 1/2 later) if i needed a better one Anyway i dont think you need to spend too much polar makes good ones around 80.00 walmart sells some for 45. just make sure it has all features you want calories burned, time in the zone (so your sure your harding hard enough very important to me i breath really heavy during abbs but im never in the zone ) The other thing I learner was to make sure you wear the chest strap tight enough :0 I didnt need a new one just wasnt wearing it tight enough. anyway Remember there just numbers and as we get fitter and healther we will be tweeking all the number to fit us good luck You will need either bands or bumbbells to start.0
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Did kenpo x today. Probably one of my favorites so far. Though, I wasn't much a fan of the ball kicks. :sick:0
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I did kenpo sat- day also. I really liked it. Loved claw punch really great way to get some aggression out.0
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On to day 8 today! I've been M.I.A. from mfp this weekend but I;ve been good! 0
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I have the P90x videos i was wondering is there a system as to which one you do first etc?? mine are not in any order? or am i being stupid?? you guys are making me want to try it now
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I bought the P90X, but have not opened the box yet
... I need to open the box and commit ... I hear great success stories using the system ... I'm going to try to start today or tomorrow ... I also bought an xbox with kinect sensor to help stay active and drop some pounds - so far dance central is kicking my butt - maybe I will lose some weight and become a better dancer ... Good Luck with your progress! ... I'm def - going to open my P90X box today! 0
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