Time to Tackle P90X - and You Can, Too..! Starting Monday 3/
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ok- i have a question about P90x. I am currently doing some running and lifting, mixed with spin and aerobics classes. i'm going to be taking a long (8 wks) business trip in a month and am worried about finding a gym and classes, which really help me stay motivated. I'm considering buyting something (video) to take with me, that I can do in my hotel room or hotel gym. I'm not sure if the dvdd would work on the tv (international) so I'd be working off a laptop to play the videos. Would this work?
a. how much room do you need to do the exercises
b. assuming it's like a regular workout tape, you follow along with? would it be too hard to work off of a small computer screen?
c. any equipment required?
any suggestions on good workout videos would be good.0 -
CLK... First of all, welcome, and thanks for stopping in.ok- i have a question about P90x. I am currently doing some running and lifting, mixed with spin and aerobics classes. i'm going to be taking a long (8 wks) business trip in a month and am worried about finding a gym and classes, which really help me stay motivated. I'm considering buyting something (video) to take with me, that I can do in my hotel room or hotel gym. I'm not sure if the dvdd would work on the tv (international) so I'd be working off a laptop to play the videos. Would this work?
a. how much room do you need to do the exercises
b. assuming it's like a regular workout tape, you follow along with? would it be too hard to work off of a small computer screen?
c. any equipment required?
any suggestions on good workout videos would be good.
As to your questions, I'm gonna try to answer with some bullet points to keep my thoughts organized. I'm also going to assume we're talking only about P90X and not about any other Beachbody workout programs (though some comments may also apply).
> Any of Beachbody's workout programs, including P90X, are perfect for the traveling person. If you've got a laptop and a little floor space in your hotel room, you've got a gym. I always take my workout DVD's wth me when I travel for the same reasons you mention. That way, I know I can stay current on whatever program I'm tackling at the moment.
> Room for exercises... It depends on what you're doing on a given day. P90X has 12 individual workout DVD's; some are resistance, others are cardio, and still others are stretch / yoga. The only ones that you're really going to need some real estate on would be the cardio-based workouts, Plyometrics in particular, and even then, considering the average hotel room, you can probably modify the moves enough to get in the full workout. I wouldn't imagine it would be an issue unless your room happens to be the size of a broom closet (some in New York are definitely in this category).
> Following along on a small laptop screen... No worries here at all. All the workouts are presented so that you just follow along with the on-screen action, and there are prompts from the trainer as well as graphics on the image that show you time remaining, current exercise, etc. You'll also see folks demonstrating alternate movements for using resistance bands and for low-impact variants of some of the high-impact cardio moves.
> Equipment needed... For the P90X program as a whole, you're going to need external resistance (handweights or resistance bands), a mat for floor work (negotiable though I recommend one, especially with thin hotel carpeting), and a place to do pull-up & chin-up exercises (can be replicated with resistance bands if you can mount them above your head to do pull-down-type exercises). Also, they strongly suggest getting a heart rate monitor for your cardio-based workouts to keep your heart rate elevated in the "fat-burning zone." For me, I have always used resistance bands (with great results), and those are perfect for traveling. Pitch them in your suitcase, and you're set. The only issue comes when you want to do a workout that includes the pull-up / chin-up exercises. It's tough to put a pull-up bar in a suitcase... lol. I believe Beachbody sells a door-type attachment that will let you anchor a resistance band so you can do pull-down movements.
Hope that answers your questions. As to P90X, it's a tough program and will demand a lot of you. Since you're already in decent shape I assume, given what you're doing, you should be ok to give it a shot. It's meant to be used as a 90-day program, but I imagine you could use the workouts individually as desired just to keep yourself in shape. Just don't expect these workouts to be easy, and be ready to WORK when you do them... lol.
Any other questions, give me a shout here, by email at coachtr@live.com, or you can check my website below to get additional information on the program. If you order it through my site, I'll get assigned as your personal coach, and I'd be pleased to work with you! Best of luck to you, and safe travels. If you start P90X in earnest, stop in here and let us know how you're doing. We've got a great group here.0 -
tony im already orange belt next is orange sr0
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Gotcha. You'll find that different TKD dojos will have slight variations in the ways they assign their kup ranks and sometimes their colors (in terms of order of progression).tony im already orange belt next is orange sr
You'll definitely have to keep me posted on how you're coming along with that, and I'll be interested to know what new things you're learning or mastering. Go get 'em...!0 -
April... Did you get the email I sent you Tuesday..?0
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that was awesome tony- just what i needed to hear- I think i will definitely try to P90x. I think the only real concern is the pull-up bar situation but I might just buy the program and try to tackle it when I get there and see what the situation is.
few more questions:
does resistance band really give you as good a workout as free weights?
how much time per day do you need to put in- and all at once, or boken up during the day?0 -
April... Did you get the email I sent you Tuesday..?
Tony, got your friend request! Thank you!:blushing: Did you pm me otherwise? I thought I responded to you but might have mesed up.:grumble:
Plan to tackle shoulders and arms plus ARX tonight. This am I worked out with my trainer for 30 minutes and ran 2 miles. I'll keep y'all posted!!
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No problem... I'll re-send it to you.Tony, got your friend request! Thank you!:blushing: Did you pm me otherwise? I thought I responded to you but might have mesed up.:grumble:
Plan to tackle shoulders and arms plus ARX tonight. This am I worked out with my trainer for 30 minutes and ran 2 miles. I'll keep y'all posted!!
2-mile run plus S&A and ARX..??? Get down with your bad fitness self woman...!
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anyone have pictures of any results they can post0
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hey everybody! week 4 day 4 done!! woohoooooooo!! didnt get to run today :sad: rain rain rain!! everyone doing great keep up the good work!!0
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Shoulders and arms plus ARX tonight! Whew! I'm a-gettin' sore! I upped my weights- 12.5 and 10lbs- really had to push to finish the bonus round!!!LOL And my abs- screaming!!!!!
And I still love the side-tri raises!
I wrapped my free hand around the back of my upper arm during them and could really feel the muscles working!:bigsmile: For us ladies, this is a very key area!!!
Unfortunately, my schedule was hectic and I didn't get to P90X until after chauffeur duties- about 7:30pm. I had dh feed the kids leftovers and made him wait for his dinner until I finished!:laugh: He might be grumpy now, but wait until he has the HOTTEST wife in the neighborhood!!!!:bigsmile:
Good Night, all! YogaX tomorrow!!0 -
P90X DAY TEN - Shoulders & Arms, ARX
Here we are, now in the double-digit days; one-ninth of the way done, if you will. As with the other routines this week, I really pushed myself hard on S&A today. Seems my weak area is the shoulder presently. The shoulder fly exercises really pound me, so much so that I reduced my weight down to 20 lbs and still felt tthe burn, but I did finish my goal reps and keep my form pristine. Also, I found that I could really bang out reps in the Side-Tri-Rise exercise; just a hair away from 20 reps on each side, and given what the folks on the DVD were doing, looks like I'm in pretty good company. Of course, it goes without saying that I struggled through ARX; I think I'm just going to resign myself to these exercises never getting easy. There just better be a 6-pack waiting in the wings for all that pain. ;-)
Here's some validation for you. In my martial arts class tonite, we were practicing a wrist locking technique when an opponent pushes you in the chest, and you use your hands to lock the opponent's hand against your chest to pull him off balance. When I locked this guy's palm against my chest and started to move, flexing my pecs, he said, "Whoa! Where did you get those things on your chest?" P90X my man... lol.
Tomorrow is concentration time - Yoga X. Looking forward to it0 -
pictures i want to see p90x0
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Eriny... I'm planning on posting my starting, 30-, 60-, and 90-day pics on here bro, so just be patient my friend... 20 more days man... :bigsmile:pictures i want to see p90x0 -
oh u just started im sorry thought you had been on it0
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Haha... So mister, not really reading my posts, I see... Well, there's just no excuse for that, sir...
Nope just getting out of the blocks. Tomorrow is day 11... 79 more to go...0 -
pictures i want to see p90x
Go to utube... They have a bunch of people who have finished, and you can see the transformations. It's one of the reasons why I was sold on P90X0 -
i did thats when i was thinking about buying it last weekend . what i saw was some changes and the few that really did (somewhat like on tv ) looked like they were 17-24 yrs old young and good frame to start with . lot of others they were good but i felt no better then were i am now and after 90 days .found a few that looked around my age or older . so for now i have decided against it .but want to go against it me vs p90x . being here with you fine people has made me push harder on my workouts . thank you all :flowerforyou: now lets go find those abs ! :mad:pictures i want to see p90x
Go to utube... They have a bunch of people who have finished, and you can see the transformations. It's one of the reasons why I was sold on P90X0 -
good morning didnt think i was going to work out this morning because
i took my boys ( 16 and 17 ) to join my gym last night because they now want to be (buff ) like me.
so i took them showed them one of my routines of couse after yesterday morning workout of
100 situps (75 normal)(25 incline) , 100 pushups (25 normal)(25 wide)(25 waist)(25 incline) ,20 sec leglifts with 10lb ball 4 sets , (set of 4 ) 10 hanging knee lifts with 10lb ball and worked arms and legs
they are crying they are sore abs hurt and they did less then half reps and no weighted ball so i had to show them how its done
im going to try and make it in the morning if i can move
well i made it not too much but
100 situps ,100 push ups worked arms and legs and 10 hanging leglifts0 -
Eriny... Always nice to show up the young guys, isn't it? I have two young guys in my martial arts class, one a HS basketball player, the other a HS football player. They're faily humble and into the learning, but they have their cocky moments, and it's always a liitle satisfying to "magically" pitch their 16-year-old butts onto the mat before they know what happened.
Never underestimate older folks I say... 0 -
Well, I'll be your test case my friend. We'll both see what 90 days through the P90X meat grinder produces. For me, abs is the toughest part of this whole thing; always has been. So, like you, I am definitely out there looking for my abs...i did thats when i was thinking about buying it last weekend . what i saw was some changes and the few that really did (somewhat like on tv ) looked like they were 17-24 yrs old young and good frame to start with . lot of others they were good but i felt no better then were i am now and after 90 days .found a few that looked around my age or older . so for now i have decided against it .but want to go against it me vs p90x . being here with you fine people has made me push harder on my workouts . thank you all :flowerforyou: now lets go find those abs ! :mad:
If you do decide to do the "X", you can it through my website below, and they'll assign me as your coach. I'd love to work with you man.0 -
Well, I'll be your test case my friend. We'll both see what 90 days through the P90X meat grinder produces. For me, abs is the toughest part of this whole thing; always has been. So, like you, I am definitely out there looking for my abs...i did thats when i was thinking about buying it last weekend . what i saw was some changes and the few that really did (somewhat like on tv ) looked like they were 17-24 yrs old young and good frame to start with . lot of others they were good but i felt no better then were i am now and after 90 days .found a few that looked around my age or older . so for now i have decided against it .but want to go against it me vs p90x . being here with you fine people has made me push harder on my workouts . thank you all :flowerforyou: now lets go find those abs ! :mad:
If you do decide to do the "X", you can it through my website below, and they'll assign me as your coach. I'd love to work with you man.
Abs & plyo are definitely a beast. How many reps are there in the ARX workout...339 in 16 minutes? Chest/back days are pretty brutal too in that I'd guestimate doing well over 200 pushups and pullups for each movement.
I'm 41 so I getting up their myself. :laugh:0 -
I ran yesterday and then played some brutal volleyball for 2 hours-it was so competitive, and I felt like my legs were going to give out from under me by the time I was finished. My running calorie burn was around 400, but I burned 1,221 calories from volleyball alone!!! I was so worn out that I couldn't bring myself to lift last night... I'll be doubling workouts tonight. YogaX, plus Shoulders and Arms... Wish me luck!
P.S. I'll take experience over age any day... Anyone dumb enough to think that they can take on a person just because they happen to be older needs to be put in their place...:bigsmile: And as for finding those abs-I'm 28, so I have no excuses! I WILL get them back!!!0 -
Week 2- yogaX. What a killer! And I like yoga!LOL At the beginning my shoulders were really tight from yesterday but felt much looser by the end.
And the part that makes me laugh-- "You can do a push-up if you'd like!" rotflmao:laugh: Maybe next month, Tony!
But the stretching at the end did feel good! If only I had time to take a nap now that I', all relaxed!!:laugh:
Legs and back, ARX tomorrow!!! Bring it on!!!0 -
hey coach tony!!! week 4 day 5 done! cant wait to start week 5, i miss the weights, pullups, pushups, all the fun stuff!! :bigsmile:0
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P90X DAY ELEVEN - Yoga X
I got a little spirited this evening and prefaced Yoga X with the Fat Burning Express workout from the Power90 series. I wanted to get a good, thorough warmup before trying to get into the poses. Unfortunately, I think my performance in yoga may have suffered some as a result. By the time we reached the balance postures, I could really feel that my quads were straining from being used in the FBE workout, and by the seated core work toward the end, I was really straining to keep my legs elevated. I really had to focus to maintain overall balance, and I didn't feel as strong in poses where a single leg supports the weight of the entire body. So, I'll have to re-think that approach, at least in the short term.
The toughies that I recall were Royal Dancer (my quads were starting to approach failure at that point) and the sideways pose from crescent where Tony has you reach under your thigh and try to grasp your other hand which is across your back. I don't know what to attribute it to yet, but I can't seem to reach the opposing hand although today, I did at least manage a fingertip, so that's progress. So much of this workout is mental, focus and concentration. I felt in the zone, but toward the end, my body started giving me signs that it was spent.
I did work with my environment to make it a bit more conducive to peaceful concentration and relaxation, which helped a lot. I killed the DVD music track and put on one of my own spa relaxation CD's. I also turned out the overhead lighting in the room and instead used only a single candle and the light from the TV. As hard as I worked tonight, I did really feel good once I was through. This will definitely be a workout that will test me for a long time to come.
Legs & Back and ARX tomorrow... Back to the heavy lifting. Bring it on man...0 -
BR... Abs has always been my Achilles heel. I'm really looks to this program to help me get my core strength in the right place. Plyo on the other hand is definitely tough, but I do enjoy it.
Resa... Yoga and S&A in the same night..?? Get on down with your bad self lady...!
April... Funny you mention those push-ups. I kinda made a mental note to do one tonight every place he says they're optional, so I did more push-ups in a workout than Tony did... lol.
Tracy... I hear you. It's gonna be interesting to go through that first "recovery" week with no heavy lifting. I almost won't know what to do with myself. Glad to know you head's in the game to get back to resistance... Sometimes, you gotta love it in spite of the punishment to keep pressing on.
Off to bed folks... See yas tomorrow... Namaste...0 -
hello
slow start today 100 situps 50 pushups 20 hanging knee lifts :mad: woke up late this morning hope to get it done this evening0 -
Don't lose heart, Eriny... You're still dloing awesome, and at least you still worked out!!! Everyone has their off days, and maybe you can do some more later on today?0
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the way the days going looks like ill be working on :drinker: :drinker: and more :drinker:0
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