Looking for other P90 Support
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Just completed Day 1. I was suprised that I could actually keep up with their pace. It felt good. Ab ripper was hard though. Could only do 7 of each rep and I am sure I will feel it later. Can't wait for sculpt tomorrow!0
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HAha! I just noticed that in the guide, day 1 is supposed to be sculpt, not sweat. Oh well. Guess I am not good at following directions.0
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Need your opinions!
I threw out my back a little this weekend (I wasn't doing anything strenuous -- I just bent and twisted wrong when it was tight). I think I may have been lifting too much during sculpt last week -- pushing max reps with my 8 lbs weights, and my back got progressively tighter as the week went on, though I didn't pay it too much attention.
Anyway, I spent a good part of yesterday icing my back, took ibuprofen, and did a little gentle stretching. It's better today than it was yesterday, but it's still a little tight and sore. I don't want to injure it any further. But I do know that with a muscle strain or sprain it is better to move some than not at all.
When dealing with a light back injury would you A) go off schedule and stick with light cardio and stretching for the week while you recover, or
stick with the P90 schedule, but reduce weights and/or reps during sculpt, or C) some other suggestion?
Thanks guys!0 -
it should have included a schedule for you to use...at least the p90x did.....it was included in the documents...hope you figure it out its a great workout
Yes you are correct it should have come with a work out schedule. Which means that they either bought it off of a place like craigslist or ebay, or it is a bootleg copy. When will people learn???
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oops - I blame the economy:flowerforyou:0 -
I think I will jump in! I am on day 24. Life happened towards the day 15 and I had to restart a week so I am looking forward to day 30 on sunday. I have lost about 3 pounds so far but I have not followed a plan TRY to stay within the calorie allotment. Happy I found this support group, this can keep me motivated and have someone to talk about Tony's lame joke with LOL...
I like it eventhough it looks like a "back-in-the-day" video!
Have anyone considered instead of doing Phase 3-4 for two months to order Phase 5-6? I think it comes with the Master Series.
Also you can go to Beachbody website and create schedule. It's a lifesaver for me because I would forget otherwise.0 -
Shanell, I just started today, but I ordered 5-6 when I got my P90, so I may be doing that instead of 3-4, will just have to see how things go.
Mande, I would do option B if I were you. Hope your back feels better soon.0 -
I just started P90 with my husband last week. Today is our rest day. I lost 7.5 inches in one week. 2 of those were in my waist. Tomorrow is my weight day. It's my favorite. I'm still going to be doing phase 1-2 for the rest of the month probably. My husband is already to move on to phase 3-4. He is thin & muscular already. He just wants to tone up some more. I love P90.
That is fantastic results! It shows that if you follow the program it works!
IMO, I would stick with 1-2 for at least a month. If it becomes too easy, do more reps and/or weights.
As long as your getting results, and you are, continue doing what your doing.
Yes, I love P90 too!0 -
Just completed Day 1. I was suprised that I could actually keep up with their pace. It felt good. Ab ripper was hard though. Could only do 7 of each rep and I am sure I will feel it later. Can't wait for sculpt tomorrow!
The fact that you could keep up with their pace without pressing pause is impressive for day 1.
And being able to do 70 abs......is great!
I started out liking sculpt better than sweat, but then later switched. They each have their own challenges.
P.S. - I also started with Cardio day 1. I later switched after my off-day because WOWY automatically scheduled them to be sculpt, followed by cardio. They should have made the Sculpt has the first link on the screen. Either way it doesn't matter.
Keep up the good work. I'm excited to see your progression.0 -
Need your opinions!
I threw out my back a little this weekend (I wasn't doing anything strenuous -- I just bent and twisted wrong when it was tight). I think I may have been lifting too much during sculpt last week -- pushing max reps with my 8 lbs weights, and my back got progressively tighter as the week went on, though I didn't pay it too much attention.
Anyway, I spent a good part of yesterday icing my back, took ibuprofen, and did a little gentle stretching. It's better today than it was yesterday, but it's still a little tight and sore. I don't want to injure it any further. But I do know that with a muscle strain or sprain it is better to move some than not at all.
When dealing with a light back injury would you A) go off schedule and stick with light cardio and stretching for the week while you recover, or stick with the P90 schedule, but reduce weights and/or reps during sculpt, or C) some other suggestion?
Thanks guys!
Mande...I'm no expert when it comes to giving advice regarding injuries. But I also pulled my back in the beginning of doing Power 90. I think its fairly easy to do since our bodies aren't used to this. I used a heating pad, took some advil and soaked in a hot tub. I was hurting (mostly stiff) all day at work. But I came home and did the program. I took it easy if I felt it was pulling on that part of the back. And, miraculously, all the pain went away. So I'd try P90 tonight and just listen to your body. The stretching may just do the trick.0 -
Have anyone considered instead of doing Phase 3-4 for two months to order Phase 5-6? I think it comes with the Master Series.
Welcome Shanell. I'm at day 42 today. I started 3-4 on Day 31. I will probably stick with 3-4 unless it becomes extremely easy, which I can't imagine. I can always improve on reps,weights,form, etc. I'm cheap...figured I might as well get my moneys worth. Plus I don't see the rush, unless someone is getting unmotivated and bored. Plus I don't like to think ahead too far!0 -
Nigel...great start! When I started, I couldn't even get through the first 7 pushups of 7-7-7.
It's still a struggle, and that's from my knees.
As Brent said, you got the right idea. Stick with learning the exercises first and getting really good form. Poor form will lead to pulling a muscle or defeating the purpose of the exercise. You'll be amazed when you look back at day 30 how you've progressed.
This is the truth.
I'm doing P90x (probably should have started P90 first but just going to do what I can on this). I just started week 2 and now I can push out a few regular push-ups, but then I'm not good for the rest of the workout. I still try to do them from my knees and keep my form.
Can't wait until a couple aren't a struggle.0 -
Thanks for the info so far. Did Sweat 1-2 today, and did pretty well with it for the most part. I've been doing Kinect Your Shape for the last month, so I had no trouble keeping up, and had done some similar exercises. Doing the upward dog/plank push-up style moves were really tough though - mostly due to the fact that my upper arms were a little sore from the previous day's workout.
I see it as a good sign that I've gone through the first two days, and although I'm sore, I've mostly been able to keep up and not be panting the whole time.0 -
Hey All,
Another P90 user here...
My husband and I started last week and today is day 8. We are both loving it and feel sooo much better.
I gotta say, the music to the Sweat 1-2 is HORRIBLE!! I always laugh so hard when it starts!!
Other than that, LOVE it!0 -
I have the volume turned down real low. I can hear Tony talking, but I don't even notice the music. I am probably going to play my own music next time though, just to keep me motivated and working hard.
That is great that your husband is doing it with you. My husband has promised to start P90 when I lose 20 lbs. I wish he would start now, but oh well. It's just another reason for me to stay motivated and stick with it.0 -
Hey All,
Another P90 user here...
My husband and I started last week and today is day 8. We are both loving it and feel sooo much better.
I gotta say, the music to the Sweat 1-2 is HORRIBLE!! I always laugh so hard when it starts!!
Other than that, LOVE it!
Welcome. P90 is great, isn't it! It's fantastic to have the support of each other!
I always say No when it asks of you want to hear the music.0 -
I've shared a few challenges my 16 year old son Matt has had with losing weight.
He has been religious with his P90 workouts (hasn't missed one yet), and I think very good on his diet.
His Day 30 pictures didn't show much change, and last week he gained a pound.
I've been feeling terrible because I know he is trying so hard.
I got him to start tracking his food on MFP about a week and a half ago.
I've also told him to lower his carbs, and up his protein (based on some reading I did about endomorph body types).
I'm so happy for him..........this morning he weighed in.
He lost 5 pounds since last Monday.
I'm so proud of him!0 -
GO Mike's son! Woohoo! That is awesome that he has continued to stick with it.0
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I've shared a few challenges my 16 year old son Matt has had with losing weight.
He has been religious with his P90 workouts (hasn't missed one yet), and I think very good on his diet.
His Day 30 pictures didn't show much change, and last week he gained a pound.
I've been feeling terrible because I know he is trying so hard.
I got him to start tracking his food on MFP about a week and a half ago.
I've also told him to lower his carbs, and up his protein (based on some reading I did about endomorph body types).
I'm so happy for him..........this morning he weighed in.
He lost 5 pounds since last Monday.
I'm so proud of him!
Awesome! I bet he's feeling happy, too.0 -
I've been cranking up my own tunes during the workout, so I don't even notice the bad music contained within the workouts themselves.0
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Koodoos to Mike's son. It is really good that you are helping him along his journey in a healthy way! Awesome! I don't listen to the music either. I have the tv up loud enough to hear his directions.....It is so funny to me when he sings "we are having some fun" also I think it is incredibly lame while during the body blows he says "Don't hurt me aw don't hurt me!!!"0
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here are my 30 day results!!
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/174071-power-90-30-day-results0 -
here are my 30 day results!!
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/174071-power-90-30-day-results
CONGRATS!!!!
I can DEFINITELY tell a difference...Very encouraging!!0 -
here are my 30 day results!!
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/174071-power-90-30-day-results
CONGRATS!!!!
I can DEFINITELY tell a difference...Very encouraging!!
I highly recommend it to ANYONE! its reasonably easy to do and very good at getting results and burning calories!0 -
Hello all....I've been stalking this thread for about a week now and figured it was time to come out of the shadows. Got room for one more? I just started P90 (day 5) and am interested in others experiences along for the ride. Originally I had planned to start the program when I joined MFP in early January, but opted to spend a little time building up some endurance before risking wearing out the pause button. I've been sitting on this program for about 2 years now after talking a well intentioned (but less motivated) co-worker out of it. I haven't had to push pause so far and I'm trying to get coordinated with some of that yoga stuff and working on improving my form. My flexibility leaves a lot to be desired and I've got a shoulder that's been giving me problems so I stayed really light with the weights and doing pushups w/ knees on the floor. I have been surprised that the sessions seem to go by fairly quickly despite always having the onscreen t-minus clock in view.
Wondering from the rest of you:
--- Who uses freeweights and who uses the resistence bands?
I have both ...just got the bands, but haven't tried them. I think I'll probably stay with the dumbbells.
---- For those that have been doing it for a while does anybody turn off the audio and play their own?
I'm guessing if one doesn't it would tend to get old quick.
I just got my ft7 HRM (same as Mike's?) today and am really curious to see what it will give me for cals burned. Guess I'll find out tomorrow..........0 -
Wondering from the rest of you:
--- Who uses freeweights and who uses the resistence bands?
i have both and have used both. i really like the dumbbells better
but i think its a personal preference. i think the resistance bands work different muscle groups because of the difference in weight depending on the stretch in them.
i have tried playing my own music but during the power yoga and some of the strength stuff its hard to follow along without watching the tv---- For those that have been doing it for a while does anybody turn off the audio and play their own?
I'm guessing if one doesn't it would tend to get old quick.
i love my HRM! its one of my better investments!I just got my ft7 HRM (same as Mike's?) today and am really curious to see what it will give me for cals burned. Guess I'll find out tomorrow..........0 -
Just did Day 2. Sculpt is definitely more challenging than Sweat. By the third circuit I felt like I could barely do anything. And I didn't keep track of any of my reps because I was just trying to figure out the moves and my resitance band. Towards the end I switched to weights. Overall I enjoyed it.0
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Just did Day 2. Sculpt is definitely more challenging than Sweat. By the third circuit I felt like I could barely do anything. And I didn't keep track of any of my reps because I was just trying to figure out the moves and my resitance band. Towards the end I switched to weights. Overall I enjoyed it.
We originally started with the resistance bands but since switched to dumbbells (I have the Jillian Michaels adjustable weights). I found them to be better and less awkward. But that's me.
I did Sweat this morning and man, did I sweat!! I soooo need a HRM as I would love to see what I'm burning! It's just not in the budget yet.0 -
Wondering from the rest of you:
--- Who uses freeweights and who uses the resistence bands?
I have both ...just got the bands, but haven't tried them. I think I'll probably stay with the dumbbells.
---- For those that have been doing it for a while does anybody turn off the audio and play their own?
I'm guessing if one doesn't it would tend to get old quick.
I just got my ft7 HRM (same as Mike's?) today and am really curious to see what it will give me for cals burned. Guess I'll find out tomorrow..........
I use free weights...Just regular weights I picked up at Target
I don't switch the music it don't really bother me. I only have the tv loud enough to hear what Tony is saying0 -
How often do you weigh in? Weekly? Every 30 days? Daily?0
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Wondering from the rest of you:
--- Who uses freeweights and who uses the resistence bands?
I have both ...just got the bands, but haven't tried them. I think I'll probably stay with the dumbbells.
---- For those that have been doing it for a while does anybody turn off the audio and play their own?
I'm guessing if one doesn't it would tend to get old quick.
I use free weights...I'm afraid the resistance bands are going to snap. I'm 6'5" and my son is 6'6"...with arms up it gets scary!
I honestly don't even notice the music.0
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