P90X Classic Starting June 6th, Who's in?

swinginchandra

Today was definitely a just push play day, but I did Kenpo, and I got in the abs workout I skipped yesterday...

syd1980

day 48 was kenpo and 49 was a carido dvd. finally got the trampoline put together. waiting for the evening to try it out.

recovery week for me on monday

DeadZip2010

Have not checked in for a while. Wanted to say that I cant wait to see how everyone does by the end of the 90 days.

I start phase 3 today, four weeks of hitting it hard, cant wait to see the results. and anyone who said the big changes happen in phase 2 are right. day 60 will be thursday so ill have pics up friday maybe, i know i see a difference.

Good Luck to everyone!

syd1980

Day 50 is done with yoga. i see the benefits of yoga, my body feels so relaxed and still burned some calories. hope this feeling carries over the work night.

10 more days til pics. the scale finally moved this weekend. im out of the 220's and on to the 210's.

swinginchandra

yoga tonight, don't know how far i'll make it through, I scraped up my knee pretty bad over the weekend, and all the bending / kneeling might not be fun.
Anyhow, pushing play.

DeadZip2010

Congrats Syd1980! its always great to have those little break throughs. and I hope yoga went well for you swinginchandra, knees and elbows have got to be some of the worst places to get cut up, those and your hands and feet amlost never stop moving long enough to heal fast.

Day 57 was Chest and Back, nice to see an old friend after a while right?
During the video Tony says its ok if you cant keep up with them and says they had a hard time the first month as well. does this mean phase three they were hitting 30 pushup and 15 pull ups almost everytime? cause im not there yet. lol. did alot better than my phase 1 numbers, but still to think that they were at that level after the first month is crazy.

five weeks to go! lets Bring It!

Ashalahn_LMT

Congrats Syd1980! its always great to have those little break throughs. and I hope yoga went well for you swinginchandra, knees and elbows have got to be some of the worst places to get cut up, those and your hands and feet amlost never stop moving long enough to heal fast.

Day 57 was Chest and Back, nice to see an old friend after a while right?
During the video Tony says its ok if you cant keep up with them and says they had a hard time the first month as well. does this mean phase three they were hitting 30 pushup and 15 pull ups almost everytime? cause im not there yet. lol. did alot better than my phase 1 numbers, but still to think that they were at that level after the first month is crazy.

five weeks to go! lets Bring It!

Ever notice how each DVD has its own group of people? That you rarely see the same person in more than a couple of the DVD's? I believe Tony hand picked the top performers from his "test group" and used them for specific exercises. The guys doing a ton of pull ups and push ups aren't in Plyo or Yoga or Kenpo. While the people doing Plyo aren't in all of the resistance DVD's. I think Tony stacked the deck using those people purely for the "extreme" version. They are, as I like to label them, specific exercise specialists. Remember, we're trying to max our performance on EVERY DVD. We have no clue how those people perform in the other workouts. Crazy Dominique in plyo may only be able to do 12 push ups. While the 30 pull up guy may not even make it through 15 minutes of Kenpo.

Does that make sense? Or am I just justifying not being able to do 30 push ups every time and 15 pull ups on every set?

swinginchandra

I noticed the same thing Lifebloom - like adam the dancer is in the stretch DVD and Yoga... And that aerialist girl Dreya, well, she just kicks butt.
But the people definitely have specific skills.

I didn't make it through Yoga last night, got a phone call I had to take, which put me up way past bed time. I'll replace one of the other rest days this week with it.
I was really happy with core synergistics today, I was actually able to do the chaturanga stuff! Definite improvement.

syd1980

day 51 is done with core syg..my dreya rolls are alot better, even though i still cant come flying up.


i agree , i think tony picked his best 3 for each video. i quit trying to keep up with them , and just do as many as i can.

when im doing pushups my elbows still want to flair out, any tips or suggestions to help with my form?

swinginchandra

Syd Yoga actually helped me alot with that. I focus really hard on doing the pushups and the chaturanga stuff in Yoga with my elbows pinned, and since it's slow, and only one pushup at a time, it's easier. Doing that for as long as I could during yoga really improved my form in the rest of the videos.

skinnylizzy5

Kenpo today, one of my favs. I'm super sore from core synergistics yesterday. I can tell that I have gotten stronger because I feel like I can actually DO all of the moves. They aren't exactly easier, still very hard, but I'm actually doing banana/superman not just rolling around on the floor looking crazy. Gotta love feeling stronger! PS it's pretty fun to do dreya rolls with a dog climbing around...it was like an obstacle course

Keep it up everybody, we're in the home stretch!!

TenLaws

Imagine how the DVDs would look if they DIDN'T hand-pick people from the test groups for specific workouts. I know it would encourage me to slack off... Imagine the big guy from Back & Biceps doing Yoga. HA!!!

Syd, I agree with Amy: Yoga helps a lot with chaturangas and military push-ups, especially since you go into upward dog right after. You can try planks to help build your core; also, make sure your entire body goes down at the same time. For me, I have to tell myself to lower my chest to the floor and then my hips just to make sure I'm not cheating myself.

Amy, congrats on being able to do the chaturanga stuff! Chaturanga Run is still a challenge for me, but hey, challenges help me set goals.

Damn that Dreya chick...

What I notice about Core Synergistics is it may help banish my bra fat. I actually feel a little soreness in my back area right behind my armpits. My abs are hardly ever sore anymore, which is a little disappointing since it's my "problem area". I feel the burn during the workouts (esp. Ab Ripper X) but nothing afterwards. I may have to step it up...

Lizzy, my dog still sits on me whenever I'm on the floor. He's an attention glutton. I was doing X-Press Squats this morning and he was on his back behind me, reaching up and hitting me with his paw. It's funny but sometimes frustrating when I'm pressed for time, and I'm also scared I won't see him and hit him with one of the dumbells.

I can't believe we're so close to being done. Let me know if anyone ends up doing another round.

Ashalahn_LMT

Don't worry so much about soreness after the workouts. Your body will adapt to the exercises and the soreness will cease. It's not that you aren't pushing yourself hard enough, it's that your body has figured out what you're asking of it. I am usually only sore the first week of a new phase, simply because the moves are somewhat "foreign" to me.

You all are working hard. Stay focused.

syd1980

day 52 is rest day, wednesday are my roughest day, last night at work, so i slept late today.

thanks for the help , im stronger in plank , i make sure my body goes down together, now going to have to focus on them elbows.

tenlaws, i know what you mean on the ab rippers i had to add another ab program with ab rippers. its only a 10 min one but it has helped me feel like im getting the same burn as i was on round 1.

everyone is doing so great, it has helped me so much this round having wonderful people to do it with .

DeadZip2010

I agree with what yall are saying, they have to be picking those people becuase of how they did in the test runs, and im guessing they arent doing the program at that exact time, must have a few days to recover before hand.

Day 60 pics are up, not as big a difference in muscle definition or size, but i am definately slimmer. my goal by the end of this round is to stay at around 160lbs. so a few weeks to drop a few pounds. we will see how i do on the scale on friday.

good luck everyone, i know yall will be coming up on the day 60 mark or phase 3 mark soon.

swinginchandra

Wow deadzip, huge difference in the front facing pictures!

I got through kenpo yesterday, although not terribly well... Dunno if it's the raw diet or if it's a sleep schedule / lack of coffee thing, but I'm definitely feeling lethargic. Yoga today will catch me up with recovery week. Once again, I'm curious to see the pictures!

TenLaws

I agree with what yall are saying, they have to be picking those people becuase of how they did in the test runs, and im guessing they arent doing the program at that exact time, must have a few days to recover before hand.

Day 60 pics are up, not as big a difference in muscle definition or size, but i am definately slimmer. my goal by the end of this round is to stay at around 160lbs. so a few weeks to drop a few pounds. we will see how i do on the scale on friday.

good luck everyone, i know yall will be coming up on the day 60 mark or phase 3 mark soon.

Wow, somebody's gettin ripped!!!

chazdiezal

I agree with what yall are saying, they have to be picking those people becuase of how they did in the test runs, and im guessing they arent doing the program at that exact time, must have a few days to recover before hand.

Day 60 pics are up, not as big a difference in muscle definition or size, but i am definately slimmer. my goal by the end of this round is to stay at around 160lbs. so a few weeks to drop a few pounds. we will see how i do on the scale on friday.

good luck everyone, i know yall will be coming up on the day 60 mark or phase 3 mark soon.

Nice day 60 pics, keep it up!

chazdiezal

Day 52 done with Kenpo rest day tomorrow, tweaked a hamstring with one of those back kicks, but another good workout (Thanks Tony). Looking forward to another recovery week, hopefully I'll be strong enough this time around to get those Drea Rolls (i think i can i think i can).

syd1980

wow deadzip, to me u have toned , leaned and more muscle...your doing great!!

chaz , you will soon be doing the drea roll better than drea herself.


i seem to cant get my routine together this week, still have kenpo to do. bedtime then back on track in the morning.

DeadZip2010

Thanks for all of the positive feedback and encouragement. I cant wait till the end of the 90 days so we all get to see how much hard work we have all put in.

This week has been off for me too, small world. with tons of work stress and trying to move my rep ranges from around 10 to between 6-8 my body is dragging its feet. haha.

has anyone else seems to find a platue on their pull ups? i started out with 7 each set on chest and back and im up to 10 each set, but on legs and back days i started out doing 10, little break around 7, and now im still only doing ten, just without the break. should i push it harder and try for a few extra after i drop from the bar and shake my arms out? what do you think?

Ashalahn_LMT

Thanks for all of the positive feedback and encouragement. I cant wait till the end of the 90 days so we all get to see how much hard work we have all put in.

This week has been off for me too, small world. with tons of work stress and trying to move my rep ranges from around 10 to between 6-8 my body is dragging its feet. haha.

has anyone else seems to find a platue on their pull ups? i started out with 7 each set on chest and back and im up to 10 each set, but on legs and back days i started out doing 10, little break around 7, and now im still only doing ten, just without the break. should i push it harder and try for a few extra after i drop from the bar and shake my arms out? what do you think?

When I got into the final phase I noticed a plateau for pull ups also. I'm not sure if I wasn't eating enough, exhausted, or what exactly. But I believe I found myself actually decreasing in reps the final week. It was quite frustrating.

Also, with back and biceps especially, I have noticed if I really push myself hard in the biceps portion of the workout, my pull ups will suffer. So there is that to figure into the equation. How are your biceps exercises coming along? If they are still increasing that may be the cause of your pull ups stalling.

I would suggest doing your max without a break, then use the chair for a few more. That's what I did. Just don't cheat too much with the chair.

swinginchandra

Y'all ready for phase 3????!!! Let's bring this home strong guys!

syd1980

had a rough week last week, but im back on track.

Day 57 is done with chest/back, ab rippers and TF=ab 10 class, plus jumping on the trampoline.

thursday is pic and measurement day.

swinginchandra

me too syd, I think I ended up wimping out on yoga, and phoning in a lot of the stuff...

Man, I'd missed chest and back. That's a good work out. No knees ladies, no knees.

skinnylizzy5

How are you guys doing with the "no girly push ups" goal? I am proud to say I did all regular push ups today! I averaged between 12-15 for each exercise. I definitely didn't go as deep into the movement as I did when doing modified push ups but it's a start. I was really proud of myself which is motivating to push harder.

Thanks for hanging in guys, such a great motivator to have others in the program!

bootlebop1979

I have a confession..........I fell off the wagon a long time ago =\ I have been following you all on here. Everyone is doing GREAT! I am glad I have been checking in from time to time because it made me get my butt back into gear! Last night marks day 1(again) for me I was really starting to tell that I was letting myself go. Last night’s workout was rough and the entire time I was asking myself “why did I do this to myself?”. However, afterwards, I felt great! I wish I could just remind myself how great it makes me feel the next time I want to put off the exercises and then find myself not doing them at all. Ugh. So, back to square one for me BUT, SO happy to be back!!!

swinginchandra

How are you guys doing with the "no girly push ups" goal? I am proud to say I did all regular push ups today! I averaged between 12-15 for each exercise. I definitely didn't go as deep into the movement as I did when doing modified push ups but it's a start. I was really proud of myself which is motivating to push harder.

Thanks for hanging in guys, such a great motivator to have others in the program!

I did it too!! YAY! My chest feels like I pushed it through a cheese grater yesterday. On everything but diamond and military, I can do 20-25 reps. On diamond and military, with good form, I can do 10, and then not so low for another 5. I was proud of myself for sure!

I'm don't feel like I'm getting any closer to being able to do unassisted pullups. I've taken to using a medicine ball instead of a chair (less stable), and I think I'm going to start picking up my feet for the pull down part.


Speaking of the medicine ball, this is OT, but if you guys want an added challenge for legs and back, there are a number of ways you can use it to make it way harder.

1) Wall squats - any time you're doing wall squats, do it on a medicine ball instead of the wall.
2) Balance lunges - put your foot on the medicine ball instead of a chair. MUCH harder!

Oh, and after a week off, Ab-ripper felt actually easy for the first time... I'm definitely getting core plus in a few weeks.

Amy

skinnylizzy5

bootlebop - We're glad you're back!! The daily motivation is the hardest part for me but you're so right, it feels great when you're done!

Amy you're doing great with the push ups!! I am still using my bands for the pull ups but I think I need to get some heavier bands or a pull up bar.

Have a great day everyone!

chazdiezal

I've been using bands attached to the pullup bar for assisted chin-ups. I've been able to gradually decrease the amount of resistance in the bands and now I'm down to one (30lb) band. I think another week or so I'll be able to graduate to pullups with no help. I'm trying to enjoy recovery week (X stretch tonight) as much as I can before phase 3 starts on Sat. We're coming down the home stretch guys...