P90xer's Team: Bring it!!

CDeguc

Eh, resent the BB Coach comment a little, but I completely understand. Some are just money hungry. Anyway, I'm on my 3rd round, and 4th day of a P90X/Insanity hybrid! Let's BRING IT!!!!

boilermakerblaw

Eh, resent the BB Coach comment a little, but I completely understand. Some are just money hungry. Anyway, I'm on my 3rd round, and 4th day of a P90X/Insanity hybrid! Let's BRING IT!!!!

No offense intended! I definitely understand the program is a business as well, and since they are providing a product they have every right to want payment...it can just be overwhelming for those of us who find it hard enough to exercise! So its definitely nice to discuss and see people's true results and issues without the marketing!

That's incredible you're on your fourth round, something I truly aspire to! I've heard about the P90x/Insanity hybrid, is that going well?!

boilermakerblaw

i'm just starting week 8 of p90x plus-classic and i've done regular p90x twice through since mid october 2010. i love p90x! (maybe love-hate haha)

"I hate it but I *love* it" [insert creepy Tony Horton face!]

Whoa! Congrats! You're officially the most senior P90xer of this thread so far! What do you think of p90x plus?? I'm excited to get there! Your ticker is impressive is it all because of P90x?

thanks! 70 of those lbs are from walking for 4-5 months before starting p90x, the rest is all p90x/diet. I really like p90x plus, the workouts are shorter, tony horton doesn't waste time talking about stupid crap or bragging about how awesome he is and they're more fast-paced so they're done before you know it. the kenpo plus is really fun. it also incorporates dvds from the regular p90x. overall, i like plus better!

I literally laughed out loud at your assessment of Tony! I actually still like him a lot, but I haven't gone through the program several times so maybe he hasn't quite "irked" me enough yet to mute him!

I've heard the Kenpo plus is better, more intense. I've seen where people complain about KenpoX not being tough enough but I do still like it and if you Bring it with intensity you'll definitely burn calories! I've also heard the HIIT is pretty intense! I guess it makes plyo look like child's play? I'm getting anxious to finish P90x and move on some of the plus videos too. I'm just now at the point (on week 10) where I don't feel like I'm going to die at the end of every vid!

AllieB

I LOVE P90X!! I don't do it everyday but I do it 5 days a week! I have so many questions all the time. Especially how many calories are burned durning some of the exercises. Idid yogaX last night and my neck is pretty sore. Oh and I am also doing the lean

AllieB

What are y'all's favorite and least favorite P90x workout and why?

How do you deal with your least favorite?

My favorite workout is definitely KenpoX: I really enjoy the kicking and punching and I manage to burn a ton of calories while doing it! I think, I'll admit, my heart rate gets its highest during the "breaks" where you run, jump rope, as well as do jumping jacks & X-jacks. I think keeping the heart rate elevated in this way helps burn more calories during the fun stuff!

Least favorite: PlyoX: Simply because its really REALLY hard!! My heart rate skyrockets and I feel like Jell-o about halfway through the workout. I deal with it by modifying quite a bit, I did Plyo last night and I'll admit that I *still* modify even though yesterday was my 10th time doing it!

I would have to agree with you! I love KenpoX! I feel like a charlies angel! But after I did PlyoX I couldn't walk for a few days haha

CDeguc

Eh, resent the BB Coach comment a little, but I completely understand. Some are just money hungry. Anyway, I'm on my 3rd round, and 4th day of a P90X/Insanity hybrid! Let's BRING IT!!!!

No offense intended! I definitely understand the program is a business as well, and since they are providing a product they have every right to want payment...it can just be overwhelming for those of us who find it hard enough to exercise! So its definitely nice to discuss and see people's true results and issues without the marketing!

That's incredible you're on your fourth round, something I truly aspire to! I've heard about the P90x/Insanity hybrid, is that going well?!

I'm actually on my 3rd round and four days into it:0) I tell you what, it definitely is a shock to the body. I thought I would be able to get through it pretty well since I have done both, but holy cow! Tony Horton and Shaun T together is another BEAST! I'm hoping that this will get me through my last 15lb stretch to my goal weight!

boilermakerblaw

I LOVE P90X!! I don't do it everyday but I do it 5 days a week! I have so many questions all the time. Especially how many calories are burned durning some of the exercises. Idid yogaX last night and my neck is pretty sore. Oh and I am also doing the lean

The last time I did Yoga I burned ~320 calories. They say that each P90x workout is ~600 calories worth of work each that will vary on whether your male/female and how much you weigh. The best way to figure out how many calories you burn is with a heart rate monitor! You can get one pretty cheaply at walmart (~$30) to estimate!

I was kind of surprised the other day I burned more during KenpoX than in PlyoX. But I'm sure there's something to be said about how intensely you're able to do most exercises! I also keep a pretty high heart rate during weight lifting days too! You'd be surprised how many calories you can burn lifting weights!

blwood860

I LOVE P90X!! I don't do it everyday but I do it 5 days a week! I have so many questions all the time. Especially how many calories are burned durning some of the exercises. Idid yogaX last night and my neck is pretty sore. Oh and I am also doing the lean

The last time I did Yoga I burned ~320 calories. They say that each P90x workout is ~600 calories worth of work each that will vary on whether your male/female and how much you weigh. The best way to figure out how many calories you burn is with a heart rate monitor! You can get one pretty cheaply at walmart (~$30) to estimate!

I was kind of surprised the other day I burned more during KenpoX than in PlyoX. But I'm sure there's something to be said about how intensely you're able to do most exercises! I also keep a pretty high heart rate during weight lifting days too! You'd be surprised how many calories you can burn lifting weights!

Yah, I burned 433 calories during the Arms and Shoulders video today by running in place / doing jumping jacks during downtime.

AllieB

I LOVE P90X!! I don't do it everyday but I do it 5 days a week! I have so many questions all the time. Especially how many calories are burned durning some of the exercises. Idid yogaX last night and my neck is pretty sore. Oh and I am also doing the lean

The last time I did Yoga I burned ~320 calories. They say that each P90x workout is ~600 calories worth of work each that will vary on whether your male/female and how much you weigh. The best way to figure out how many calories you burn is with a heart rate monitor! You can get one pretty cheaply at walmart (~$30) to estimate!

I was kind of surprised the other day I burned more during KenpoX than in PlyoX. But I'm sure there's something to be said about how intensely you're able to do most exercises! I also keep a pretty high heart rate during weight lifting days too! You'd be surprised how many calories you can burn lifting weights!

I need to get a heart rate monitor. I love lifting the weights. Your right though I don't feel like I burn much when I do it.

boilermakerblaw

Good idea @Blwood860: if you're gonna work out you might as well Bring it!

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Kee315

I am in! I will be doing the lean!!

deanie0515

On week two, LOVING it!! and Tony IS awesome.... LOL! get a look at perfection, cheeeezball. I seriously do like him though!!!!!! BRING IT!!!!!!!

boilermakerblaw

I love Tony too! Even his stupid one liners! I'm really curious on how people's progress goes with the lean!

If you are doing lean, why did you choose that over the classic? Are you not into lifting weights? Being 2/3's in I can assure you I haven't gotten beefy doing the classic!

blwood860

If Tony wasn't goofy, I would have a harder time getting through the vids!

ralison

I completed Shoulders and Arms last night. This workout is probably my favorite.
I'm not sure why I chose the lean version. I guess I figured I needed to lose weight and not just tone my overall body. I did try Plyometrics a couple of weeks ago and couldn't even get through the first 15 minutes so I'm glad that is not a part of the Lean version. Maybe after I complete my first round I'll give the Classic version a go. Hopefully, I'll be in better shape and by then it'll be cooler out. (My house doesn't have air conditioning so it's been tough with this extreme heat.)

boilermakerblaw

I completed Shoulders and Arms last night. This workout is probably my favorite.
I'm not sure why I chose the lean version. I guess I figured I needed to lose weight and not just tone my overall body. I did try Plyometrics a couple of weeks ago and couldn't even get through the first 15 minutes so I'm glad that is not a part of the Lean version. Maybe after I complete my first round I'll give the Classic version a go. Hopefully, I'll be in better shape and by then it'll be cooler out. (My house doesn't have air conditioning so it's been tough with this extreme heat.)

Oh wow, the lean version doesn't have plyometrics?? Yes, it would be super tough to do a lot of the workouts without air conditioning!! Good luck, keep pushing play!

ralison

I completed Shoulders and Arms last night. This workout is probably my favorite.
I'm not sure why I chose the lean version. I guess I figured I needed to lose weight and not just tone my overall body. I did try Plyometrics a couple of weeks ago and couldn't even get through the first 15 minutes so I'm glad that is not a part of the Lean version. Maybe after I complete my first round I'll give the Classic version a go. Hopefully, I'll be in better shape and by then it'll be cooler out. (My house doesn't have air conditioning so it's been tough with this extreme heat.)

Oh wow, the lean version doesn't have plyometrics?? Yes, it would be super tough to do a lot of the workouts without air conditioning!! Good luck, keep pushing play!

No Plyo in the first phase definitely. I'm pretty sure the Lean version only uses Cardio and Core Synergistics.

boilermakerblaw

Does anyone else (DAE) use a heart rate monitor? If so, which one do you use? I just got the Polar FT4 and tried it out today. I love it!

ralison

Does anyone else (DAE) use a heart rate monitor? If so, which one do you use? I just got the Polar FT4 and tried it out today. I love it!

I don't have a heart rate monitor. For P90x this is what I do. (I know this probably isn't the best method, but I'd rather not overestimate and do not want to buy a HRM.) I just underestimate and say my P90x workout burned 200 calories. In reality this number probably is over atleast 250-300 for each workout. I just would rather not overestimate.

ralison

How is everyone coming along with their program? I just finished week 2 of the Lean program. I already can notice an endurance bump up and subtle changes in my body structure. I can't wait to finish 30, 60, and 90 days of P90x. I'm sure all the hard work is going to pay off.

boilermakerblaw

I'm still truckin' along! I'm on Day 72 and going strong, although I don't feel as "ripped" as I thought I may be after working out straight for 72 days I'm definitely feeling mighty!

Yesterday during chest and back I did 20 push-ups for most of the sections (except for dive bombers & diamonds- did less) and I just felt really great doing it!

I'm a little worried because on Day 82 (the 12th) I'm going on a short vacation with some friends. I should be able to do P90x that morning but doing it on Saturday and Sunday will be impossible. Missing X-stretch on Sunday is forgivable but I don't know about Kenpo! Maybe I'll try to do KenpoX & YogaX on Thursday since I don't normally have a huge calorie burn from Yoga.

I ran into this one other time, back in early July I went on a short vacation and missed Yoga, Legs & Back, KenpoX, and X-stretch for that week but I just restarted the whole week 9 as if I never did the first 3 days of workouts. I don't think tha'tll be necessary for this next coming week if I double up to make sure KenpoX gets done (and of course Legs & Back on Friday morning)

I'm not *too* stressed about it because I'm already planning on doing another round of P90x with P90x Plus!!

boilermakerblaw

Oh, and one non-scale victory (NSV) I've noticed is that all of my pants are practically falling off of me! I put on a pair of shorts today I haven't worn in months and they barely stayed on my hips!

I guess I'll be clothes shopping soon. Even though I don't feel like I look that different in the mirror there's definitely something happening and I think its for the better!

ralison

Oh, and one non-scale victory (NSV) I've noticed is that all of my pants are practically falling off of me! I put on a pair of shorts today I haven't worn in months and they barely stayed on my hips!

I guess I'll be clothes shopping soon. Even though I don't feel like I look that different in the mirror there's definitely something happening and I think its for the better!

I'd like some of my pants to get looser too! You probably don't notice the difference yourself because you look at it everyday. But i bet if you put the pics side by side you'd be able to tell.

Purplebunnysarah

I'm currently part way through week 2 of the Classic program. So far I'm thoroughly enjoying every bit of it except Ab Ripper X - it kills me! Last week I didn't get much out of Yoga X but this week I was more prepared for it and also better able to complete the moves. During the first half I was absolutely dripping with sweat (eww, I know).

I'd say my favourite is a toss up between Kenpo X and Plyometrics, with Kenpo slightly in the lead. It reminds me of my old tae kwon do days, but with elbows to the head (not a big part of tae kwon do, at least from the school I went to).

spurradic

so, question for you p90xers...anyone experience muscle cramping during your stint with p90x? ive noticed this week that im getting some muscle cramping in different parts of my body during the routines...i know some people say take vitamins, while others say to eat certain things. just wondering if anyone who's going through or has been through the program has experienced this and if they did, what did yall do to fix it or prevent it from happening?

spurradic

Does anyone else (DAE) use a heart rate monitor? If so, which one do you use? I just got the Polar FT4 and tried it out today. I love it!

that's the heart rate monitor i use, and i love it too! i was amazed at the amount of calories i actually burned during my regular workouts (running, etc) as well as during p90x

boilermakerblaw

so, question for you p90xers...anyone experience muscle cramping during your stint with p90x? ive noticed this week that im getting some muscle cramping in different parts of my body during the routines...i know some people say take vitamins, while others say to eat certain things. just wondering if anyone who's going through or has been through the program has experienced this and if they did, what did yall do to fix it or prevent it from happening?

Hmm...I really don't know! The only cramping I've experienced is during the cardio workouts, not necessarily the weight lifting and as far as my knowledge goes it could be because of hydration. Have you been drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day? I've made it a point to do that everyday this week and its really helped!

craig1768

Favorite, Core Synergistics... its do able and you sweat like a dog.. it just gets you all over.

Plyo is brutal. I have done 90x 3 times.. its still brutal. Back and Bicep just fries your arms.

To be honest. The only thing really lacking in 90x is more legs.

Comment on Kenpo: I can't stand Wesley... him and his damn panther paws at the end drive me nuts.. and you have to watch him every ... single... week.