Looking for other P90 Master Series Support (not P90 or P90X

MikeK51

Hello. I haven't been able to find a good thread on folks using Power 90 Master Series (not to be confused with Power 90, or P90X). This is the 6 dvd program by Tony Horton that is primarily used after doing P90 and before doing P90X (although some use it for maintenance after doing P90x). So I'd like to start a thread like I did when I started the Power 90.

I just completed Power 90 on April 3rd, 2011 and will be starting P90 MS on Monday April 11th.
I was very successful with that program, and I'm looking forward to this one too!

If you will be starting, already started, or completed Power 90 Master Series, please feel free to join the thread.
Let us support each other and compare notes as we take this next journey. Hopefully we can help each other out.

Mike
51 Year old Male
P90 Day 1: 1/4/2011: 244 lbs.
P90 Day 90: 4/3/2011: 215 lbs.

OLP76

Congratulations on completin' 'Power90'

I completed my Power90 on March 5 2011

I'm in the middle of Week 5 of P90X LEAN...I didn't do the Master Series of Power90 - I jumped right in into P90X LEAN. But, the Master Series looks like alot of fun & different workouts than just doin' 1&2 or 3&4...I don't think you'll get to bored into doin' these exercises...

Best wishes on your next journey of 90 days... Mike :happy:

BrentGetsFit

I'll see you in about 3 weeks!

kyboy

I'll check in. I've been repeating week two for a while now!. Very hectic schedule at work for the moment leaves me a Masters "part-timer". So, perhaps checking here. will help challenge me to work it it more diligently. I'm part time through the week, but will sign off now and have a go at it!

I did P90, and had a great time, got stronger, straightened out my eating a bit. . I love Masters so far........just need to finish up the morning to night project at work to take full advantage. All about balance, right? Working on P-life!

I'll update my profile this week, so I'm not such a stranger.

MikeK51

OLP...thanks for the good wishes and best of luck to you with X.

Brent...we'll save a spot for you!

kyboy, welcome and thanks for checking in. The fact that you keep working at it means a lot. You know the drill from being successful with P90. Do the best you can until things calm down at work. I look forward to hear how your making out. Any pointers on week 1 for us about to get started?

kyboy

Hi Mike,

Pointers?! I usually just drag behind the wagon trying to stay in!. I started P90 with Brent a while back and have had a rough time with arm strength, but I can finally do pushups, etc.!!!

I made i through P90 in a bit longer than 90 days, and have been makeing various runs at P90Masters for a while........and getting stronger even part time, although not particularly losing weight, etc. But feeling much better. I still have a challenge with arms. I just do what I can, and some days are better than others, especially while part-timing. . Aiming to integrate exercise for life, and still learning to adjust the balance between work, play, nutrition, and exercise. Much improvement since starting. But, I do chase the wagon trying to hop back in at times!.

For Sweat 5-6 i imagine playing basketball for some of the routines.........and I thought it really helped turning the moves into a "game". I find it rather fun compared to Power 90. It's all difficult to start, as I'm usually slow on the uptake with developing nice form with the exercises. But, the usuals of "paying attention to form" and more-so showing up for workouts seem to help the most! :-)

I also started using a heart rate monitor consistently, and I like the positive and negative feedback it gives me about the workout. But, it can be done with or without the toys. I do best when I can bring "game mentality" to it. And speaking of brining it............I guess I should get underway this evening.

****y
Uh oh, looks like MFP doesn't like my real name.

dee74

Congrats Mike on finishing P90. As you know I am already into P90 MS. Today was day 25. This is the recovery week. I do not know why they call it that. I am more sore this week from Tony kicking my butt then in all of P90. Don't get me wrong, it feels good to work hard but today I did Plyo legs and just call me Mr. Modified. Recovery week will be over Saturday and then it is a new 3 week sequence. By the next recovery week I will be kicking Tony around instead of teaching my wife new cuss words while I yell at the TV. She is right there with me working hard too. We are bringing it the best we can, my only advic e for everyone in recovery week is protect your knees, they will do a lot of work but if you are like me I have bad knees so I listen to Tony's suggestions and they work great. I will update more later but I told my wife I can not believe I am 25 days in and still getting my butt kicked.

MikeK51

kyboy...thanks for the update. It sounds like the way you are approaching your new lifestyle is working great for you! You have the right attitude that we shouldn't be in a hurry, but do what is necessary to make this a regular habit that we can live with for a long time. I admire that your able to do that!

dee74...I forgot about you and doing P90 MS. Sorry! That is great that you are so far along. It would be great to continue to hear your feedback. Can you tell me what your schedule looks like? I know there aren't any former ones out there, and have found a few from Tony and others. Sometime this weekend I'll decide which workout I'm going to start with and post it. I only have about 10-15 more pounds to lose and really want to work on losing the last of my belly fat and start showing some muscles/tone.

I'm also considering starting this weekend instead of waiting till Monday.

dee74

Hey Mike use this link for an excel file for an easy to print P90 MS calendar

http://www.getfitwithgrav.com/2009/12/29/power-90-master-series-printable-calendar/

Just put in your start date and it will calculate the rest. Use the tabs at the bottom of the spreadsheet to look at 4 different workouts.

MikeK51

Hey Mike use this link for an excel file for an easy to print P90 MS calendar

http://www.getfitwithgrav.com/2009/12/29/power-90-master-series-printable-calendar/

Just put in your start date and it will calculate the rest. Use the tabs at the bottom of the spreadsheet to look at 4 different workouts.

dee, Thanks so much for this. I think I saw this a long time ago, but totally forgot about it. Awesome!

MikeK51

Well.......I decided I needed to get started....... so

Day 1: Did Core Cardio and loved it!
It'll take some time to master these workouts, but I felt pretty good about most of them.

dee74

Hey Mike just out of curiosity which version are you trying this time the standard or the lean. I am trying the standard with the Fat Burn Express in the schedule. I did not do the core cardio until this week and it wasa good workout. I also think you will like cardio intervals, it is a great challenge but you feel great afterwards. Great job getting started right away. Keep up the good work.

MikeK51

Hey Mike just out of curiosity which version are you trying this time the standard or the lean. I am trying the standard with the Fat Burn Express in the schedule. I did not do the core cardio until this week and it wasa good workout. I also think you will like cardio intervals, it is a great challenge but you feel great afterwards. Great job getting started right away. Keep up the good work.

dee...I'd really like to focus more on the standard, but I still need to lose another 10 pounds IMO and work more on getting rid of what's left of my mid-section. I have a few plans but haven't decided yet. I kinda decided late today to start MS and wanted to do something different than mostly swapping sweat 5-6 and cardio 5-6. I'll try and post some schedules I found on beachbody this weekend. Thanks!

dee74

I totally understand the need for variety. In my opinion as long as we are moving we are doing good. I love seeing my muscles come back so I tried the standard. I was amazed that I could easily curl a 50 pound dumbbell 10 times at the store the other day and I have only been using a 10 pound dumbbell. I found a great set of heavier ones on craigslist I will start using next week. Keep up the great work.

MikeK51

I found the following schedule posted on a thread I'm participating in on BB.
It is a three days on and one off method.
Tell me what you think.

Day 1: Core Cardio
Day 2: Sculpt 5-6
Day 3: Plyo/Legs
Day 4: Rest
Day 5: Cardio 5-6
Day 6: UML
Day 7: Cardio Intervals

Day 8 is an off day, with day nine starting back up with Core Cardio.

MikeK51

P90MS Day 3 - Plyo

OMG!!!! That was one of the hardest workouts ever!!! Lots of opportunity to grow!

MikeK51

P90MS Day 5 - Sweat 5-6 done!

I liked it...actually thought it was pretty easy.

BrentGetsFit

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dee74

Yesterday was Day 30 of the P90 MS for me. In 30 days I have lost 12.5 pounds and 3 inches off my waist. I knew my pants were getting really loose but I was amazed at the 3 inches I even measured again today to make sure. I believe the "recovery" week on the standard schedule burned 2 of those inches off, I still am puzzled as to why they call it recovery. I am also seeing some great increase in muscle definition especially in my legs and upper arms. So far my favorite workouts are Cardio Intervals, Sculpt 5-6, and Sweat 5-6. The hardest workouts for me are Plyo Legs and Core Cardio but I am gaining, I did Plyo legs this morning and I did not have to modify as much this time. I am just a big dude that has bad knees and a few leg surgeries in the past, the good thing is there are some GREAT modifications that let you get a great workout. My next goal is to get a heart rate monitor. I would like to know how many calories I am really burning. I just put down 300 everyday but for a guy my size I am thinking it is more calories because as many of you I am giving this 110%. Keep up the good work everybody.

MikeK51

Hey Mike use this link for an excel file for an easy to print P90 MS calendar

http://www.getfitwithgrav.com/2009/12/29/power-90-master-series-printable-calendar/

Just put in your start date and it will calculate the rest. Use the tabs at the bottom of the spreadsheet to look at 4 different workouts.

dee,
Are you following the schedule on the calendar?

dee74

Hey Mike use this link for an excel file for an easy to print P90 MS calendar

http://www.getfitwithgrav.com/2009/12/29/power-90-master-series-printable-calendar/

Just put in your start date and it will calculate the rest. Use the tabs at the bottom of the spreadsheet to look at 4 different workouts.

dee,
Are you following the schedule on the calendar?
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Yes Mike I am on Week 5 of the standard with the FBE modification. Did UML this morning still a little sore from Plyo yesterday.]

MikeK51

Did the 6th dvd last night (Cardio Intervals). I really like the idea of High Interval Training...knowing you only have 20 seconds left makes you more mentally able to push yourself harder. Some dvd's were harder than others (especially Plyo), but I can see lots of room for improving as I progress. The first week of MS showed me I wouldn't have been ready for P90X. So I'm excited about this program and can't wait to have more people join in on the conversation.

If your doing Master Series or finished it, let us know your thoughts.

Have a great healthy day everyone!
Mike

MikeK51

Yesterday was my off day.
Day 1 of Week 2 today. Core Cardio done!

How's everyone else doing?

MikeK51

I got Sculpt 5-6 done last night after doing yard work and mowing for 4 hours yesterday.
I was going to skip it, but rested for about an hour and got it done.

TanMac

Hi All & Mike

I am on Day 1 of P90 MS and I just finished 30 minutes of Core Cardio. I posted a blog about my experience. It wasn't necessarily a pleasant one. I am a little frustrated.

I am looking forward to the work out tomorrow and I'm not giving up.

Mike, I am following the same routine as you!

MikeK51

Hi All & Mike

I am on Day 1 of P90 MS and I just finished 30 minutes of Core Cardio. I posted a blog about my experience. It wasn't necessarily a pleasant one. I am a little frustrated.

I am looking forward to the work out tomorrow and I'm not giving up.

Mike, I am following the same routine as you!

I posted a reply. Don't get discouraged. Take the first week to learn the routines.
I'm noticing slight improvement the second week now that I know what to expect.
MS is harder but I know you can do it! I'm starting with the easier moves and coming up short on some of the reps when I have to.

I did Plyo tonight! It seemed a little better than the first time, but honestly I skipped one or two near the end. My legs just didn't have anything left to give.

lobster888

Thanks MIke, this seems the right place for me!!

I am on Day 2 of the master series. I did sweat this morning. I kinda do the tapes in my own little order...trying to tone up for my vacation - I leave May 22 - So I have 5 weeks. I actually love the UML and do that one at least once a week - I feel it gives a great work out. I also take off one day a week - usually Sunday but if I have to miss one day during the week then I workout on Sundays too. I do a little of other things - walking, spin, step class as my basic maintainance program and add dvds when i need an extra shape up!!

I will keep pushing play!

MikeK51

Thanks MIke, this seems the right place for me!!

I am on Day 2 of the master series. I did sweat this morning. I kinda do the tapes in my own little order...trying to tone up for my vacation - I leave May 22 - So I have 5 weeks. I actually love the UML and do that one at least once a week - I feel it gives a great work out. I also take off one day a week - usually Sunday but if I have to miss one day during the week then I workout on Sundays too. I do a little of other things - walking, spin, step class as my basic maintainance program and add dvds when i need an extra shape up!!

I will keep pushing play!

lobster....It sounds like you will be very successful with MS. I've read that MS is meant to be used the way you are doing it. Find what programs work for your goals. My plan is to do the plan I'm on now for 4 weeks, then will probably switch to doing more of the sculpting dvd's more often. I plan to do Ab Ripper once in a while, along with a few other P90 moves I think really helped me.

Yesterday was my off-day, so back to it tonight.

Have a great workout!

lobster888

Day 3 sculpt 5/6 - great workout this morning!! Tomorrow I am going to do Fat burn express and if I allow enough time i will do ab ripper. Didn't do abs this morning because I did a 30 min ab class last night. I am still working on the close hand push-ups. Can't get down very far with good form ---but working on it. I can do the boys push-up but I am much better on my knees so I do both - once my form goes - I switch to girls!!!
Oh yeah those squats with picking up the bottle cap are a killer--- I start losing my balance around 10-12 . I always say I am a work in progress - I will do better with dedication and patience!!!


Keep pushing play!!!!

BrentGetsFit

Hi Mike and friends,

I was supposed to have another week of Power 90 but got a wild hair and did Core Cardio Monday night and all I can say is OUCH! My inner thighs are toast and my tailbone hurts from the kayak things. All this with my first 5k coming up on Saturday. I've decided to put off any exercise other than my couch to 5k until after the race so my legs can recover enough to finish, lol. I'll probably start up with MS again on Sunday. I went and bought a 1/2" thick exercise mat today so hopefully my tailbone will be better protected. I definitely have a lot of work to do, cockeyed sphinx pushups, Dreya rolls, etc. I'm excited!

KPP

dee74

Well I am on day 39 of P90 MS, I am using one of the get fit with grav calendars. I have done all the workouts and I have my favorites and my not so favorites. I would have to say that at this point the Sculpt 5-6 and the Cardio Intervals are tied for my favorites. My least favorite is UML just because I think it is boring but it is not that long. The most challenging workout for me is still the Plyio legs. I will conquer this workout one day and I make progress each time but I am sore for two days after I do this workout. I am seeing some great results. I am dropping pounds and my waistline is dropping faster than the pounds. On Dec 6 2010 I was wearing pants that were 10 inches bigger on the waist. I pulled out some pants and shorts yesterday I have not worn in 10 years, it felt pretty good. I will weigh in tomorrow, my goal was to lose 25 pounds this 90 days and I have lost 16 so far and we will see what tomorrow brings. Keep pushing play everybody and make sure to have fun.