p90x - Round 1 beginners

chelios7

Quick question to my fellow P90X 'ers. I've incorporated the P90X cardio exercises into my weight lifting program since running is just way too boring for me, and was wondering how you chart down the cardio done on this sites workout charts.

By the way, I can't wait for Plyo tomorrow!

I just keep it simple. I log everything I do each night under one exercise, and just enter the calories burned according to my HRM.

markymark39

Finished week 2 Chest & Back this morning. Down 5 lbs since beginning so that's encouraging...

Went to do my standard push-ups at the beginning and had a sharp pain down my left side from my lat to my hip....well that's that good. did a few of those, but had to do modified push-ups the rest of the way. kind of a bummer but i wanted to finish. not sure what caused the strain, but i'll have to monitor it closely until it heals up.

mbeach1977

So today is Yoga...I just don't think I can bring myself to do it. I'm thinking of doing plyo again, LOVE the calorie burn I get from it. Thoughts or suggestions?

I've notice a big difference this week in my my strength and I'm not as sore as I was the first week! I'm surprised how fast I'm improving on my ability to keep up!

j3nic3

I wait until i'm out of the zone before stopping my HRM.

I always stop my HRM as soon as I'm done with the workout. No wonder my numbers are always so low!

j3nic3

Quick question to my fellow P90X 'ers. I've incorporated the P90X cardio exercises into my weight lifting program since running is just way too boring for me, and was wondering how you chart down the cardio done on this sites workout charts.

You enter the exercise yourself and log in the calories your HRM says you burned.

markymark39

So today is Yoga...I just don't think I can bring myself to do it. I'm thinking of doing plyo again, LOVE the calorie burn I get from it. Thoughts or suggestions?

I've notice a big difference this week in my my strength and I'm not as sore as I was the first week! I'm surprised how fast I'm improving on my ability to keep up!

how about you add the stretching to the end of the plyo workout or do a few of the yoga positions? i

chelios7

So today is Yoga...I just don't think I can bring myself to do it. I'm thinking of doing plyo again, LOVE the calorie burn I get from it. Thoughts or suggestions?

I've notice a big difference this week in my my strength and I'm not as sore as I was the first week! I'm surprised how fast I'm improving on my ability to keep up!

how about you add the stretching to the end of the plyo workout or do a few of the yoga positions? i

It's yoga for me tonight, but I'm sticking with it. I like to think big picture and I figure the benefits of keeping it in my routine will benefit me in the long run. I don't think it would have included it if it wasn't important.

mbeach1977

So today is Yoga...I just don't think I can bring myself to do it. I'm thinking of doing plyo again, LOVE the calorie burn I get from it. Thoughts or suggestions?

I've notice a big difference this week in my my strength and I'm not as sore as I was the first week! I'm surprised how fast I'm improving on my ability to keep up!

how about you add the stretching to the end of the plyo workout or do a few of the yoga positions? i

It's yoga for me tonight, but I'm sticking with it. I like to think big picture and I figure the benefits of keeping it in my routine will benefit me in the long run. I don't think it would have included it if it wasn't important.

I think I'm going to start with the yoga, and when it gets too repetitive, I'll fast forward a bit to something new. My husband missed yoga last week so we will give it a go together this time

wsheaf82

Day 8 done now. 82 more to go. Going to love typing "Day 82 done. 8 more to go."

chelios7

Day 8 done now. 82 more to go. Going to love typing "Day 82 done. 8 more to go."

Haha, awesome. I agree!

LOVINLIFEGUY

week 2 day 1, chest and back is done! This workout along with back and biceps are the two I look forward to the most. Now at work and I can feel the pain in my abs from ab ripper. love it!

mbeach1977

Week 2 day 4 Yoga done, it wasn't as boring as last week.

chelios7

Week 2 day 4 Yoga done, it wasn't as boring as last week.

I actually agree. I didn't mind it as much. I wish it was maybe 15-20 minutes shorter though! My goal here is to do the wheel by day 90, I don't know if my body was meant to bend like that!

mbeach1977

Week 2 day 4 Yoga done, it wasn't as boring as last week.

I actually agree. I didn't mind it as much. I wish it was maybe 15-20 minutes shorter though! My goal here is to do the wheel by day 90, I don't know if my body was meant to bend like that!

I agree that it could be a litte shorter, 90 minutes is a long time! I "can" do the wheel, BUT, I choose not too, as I get a cramp when I do!, lol I'm glad I stuck with it. Good for for you for plowing though it too!!

LOVINLIFEGUY

Week 2 day 4 Yoga done, it wasn't as boring as last week.

I actually agree. I didn't mind it as much. I wish it was maybe 15-20 minutes shorter though! My goal here is to do the wheel by day 90, I don't know if my body was meant to bend like that!

I agree that it could be a litte shorter, 90 minutes is a long time! I "can" do the wheel, BUT, I choose not too, as I get a cramp when I do!, lol I'm glad I stuck with it. Good for for you for plowing though it too!!

Week 2 plyo done! as far as yoga, i do mix it up a bit. I do the first 50 min until it gets to the balance postures (no thanks) I then fast forward until yoga belly 7. it takes about 20 min off and it helps. In the past it didnt seem to effect my results at all.

emmaleigh47

Week 2 day 4 Yoga done, it wasn't as boring as last week.

Ok I only made it 30 minutes with Yoga ... (first time was yesterday) but I didnt think it was boring... hmm you must in much better shape than I

JenniB619

Today was day 5 for mefor the lean schedule! I think the hardest part for me to do si the ab ripper - its almost impossible ... Also the 1st 45 mins of yoga was pretty bad too.. but the last 45 mins not so much. Im excited to see what my results are going to be at the end! I love it!

Amairee

A bit behind the starting point but p90x should be arriving at my door tomorrow and I hope to work at it for the first time alongside all of you. I have to say I'm extremely excited but also fairly nervous as to what this will have in store for me haha. But seeing everyone's progress on here is really encouraging!

jaia07

I'm doing Lean. I got to the 3rd week, but I took 3 days off one time, and 2 days off another... Both due to drinking. I've vowed not to drink anymore as it's just an all-around setback, and now I've restarted to punish myself! Today was Day 2 of Lean, but I'm doing extra. Yesterday I did Core and Abs, today it was Cardio + an 90 mins of studio yoga. If anyone wants a p90x buddy I'd love to chat about it! I think my friends are getting sick of hearing about it.

jaia07

Also, I just have the workouts... what's the meal plan like? Can you give me some examples?

mbeach1977

Week 2 day 4 Yoga done, it wasn't as boring as last week.

Ok I only made it 30 minutes with Yoga ... (first time was yesterday) but I didnt think it was boring... hmm you must in much better shape than I

Me? In better shape?? haha! I don't think so but I have always been quite flexible so that helps. I didn't mean boring as is too easy, it's more the repetitive slow nature of yoga. It most definitely was by NO means easy, LOL!

And I have to tell you that I am SOOO impressed with your running abilities!! I'm very jealous! :flowerforyou:

mbeach1977

A bit behind the starting point but p90x should be arriving at my door tomorrow and I hope to work at it for the first time alongside all of you. I have to say I'm extremely excited but also fairly nervous as to what this will have in store for me haha. But seeing everyone's progress on here is really encouraging!

You'll LOVE it!! I already notice a difference in how well I can do the workouts! Looking forward to hearing how your first day goes!!

wsheaf82

Finished Plyo yesterday. Just didn't post it in time. Still pushing play.

chelios7

A bit behind the starting point but p90x should be arriving at my door tomorrow and I hope to work at it for the first time alongside all of you. I have to say I'm extremely excited but also fairly nervous as to what this will have in store for me haha. But seeing everyone's progress on here is really encouraging!

You'll do great! I've never worked out every day for 90 days straight, so that's my biggest challenge right now. There's days where I've had a tough day, tired or stressed or whatever the reason and I still force myself to push play. Just have a goal and stick with it. Some days it's harder than others, but seeing early results have already motivated me to push harder and I'm exctied for the end result!

chelios7

I'm doing Lean. I got to the 3rd week, but I took 3 days off one time, and 2 days off another... Both due to drinking. I've vowed not to drink anymore as it's just an all-around setback, and now I've restarted to punish myself! Today was Day 2 of Lean, but I'm doing extra. Yesterday I did Core and Abs, today it was Cardio + an 90 mins of studio yoga. If anyone wants a p90x buddy I'd love to chat about it! I think my friends are getting sick of hearing about it.

Okay, I work in the liquor industry, I'm a wine buyer. I love beer and wine. I honestly have tried to go 30 days without a drink in the past and have never been able to. I don't drink a lot, maybe a bottle of wine or so a week and/or about 6-9 beers a week (mostly in the summer, on weekends). I had a party last weekend with 50 people over, lots of beer and drinks. I was grilling all the food, I love to drink a few beers while grilling, especially on a nice day. It was very hard, I thought about having "just" one, but then I figured that might lead to another, etc etc. I stuck to water the whole day. I was very proud of myself. I'm going to hold out as long as I can!

I'll be your P90X buddy, I love talking about it.

chelios7

Also, I just have the workouts... what's the meal plan like? Can you give me some examples?

I follow the nutritional guide, but I do the portion plan, not the meal plan. I think the meal plan is more difficult to follow, for those doing the nutritional guide, I'd be surprised if at least 75% weren't doing the portion plan. If you want more info on what that's like, I'd be happy to talk more about it.

Amairee

Thanks for the messages of support you guys, that really helped motivate me to give it my all today. Week 1 Day 1 of p90x and my arms are sore like crazy, but I feel really energized! I actually am liking the format of it with the periodic one minute breaks. I'm not used to that set-up in my routines but that made sure I didn't have to stop and take my own breaks at any point. Looking forward to tomorrow, although my arms may protest some haha.

SatelliteCrush80

Mine arrived today in the mail, and I'm planning to start on Monday...look forward to working out "with" y'all! :flowerforyou:

chelios7

Wow, I really Kenpo X! Week two *almost* in the books, tomorrow's my day of rest, so close enough! 11 short weeks to go. Weeeeeeee.....!

SatelliteCrush80

Week 1, Day 1 in the books. My running partner got sick and bailed on me this morning, so I decided to start today so I could get a workout in. I don't have a pull up bar yet, so I used the band I have...definitely looking forward to using the bar, as I think I'll get more out of it that way. All those push-ups had me feeling it, but I stuck it out and did my best. :drinker: Looking forward to Plyo tomorrow!