Time to Tackle P90X - and You Can, Too..! Starting Monday 3/
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P90X DAY TWENTY-NINE - Chest, Shoulders & Triceps, Ab Ripper X
Leave it to Tony Horton to come out of the corner for Phase II swinging. The only thing I could say to Crystal after this one was... Ow! This workout is a SERIOUS upper body blaster that absolutely tore me up. Of course, I knew from Power90 that my shoulders were a weak area that I'd have to really work on in P90X, but this workout really showed me how much that area needs help. When it hurts to try and touch your forehead, you know you've gotten smoked.
Some painful highlights you say? Well... Two-Twitch Speed Push-Up (Ouch), Weighted Circle (Ouch), and the killer for me, FLY-ROW-PRESS (OUCH!). It's definitely going to take some time and focused work with this workout for me, but that's what I'm after - getting stronger where I need it, and man, do my shoulders need it. I also had some trouble on the Clap/Plyo Push-Ups and One-Arm Balance Push-Ups, but I think it was more getting used to the proper form, especially on the latter exercise, more than it was a strength issue (that's my story, and I'm stickin' to it).
Also, ARX was interesting today. I made it through the fifth exercise before I started needing to hit pause to get all my reps in. Also knocked out 50 on the Mason Twist again. Something good is definitely happening in these abs... I'm thinking that six-pack is on the way good people. :-)
Well, Plyo tomorrow... Oh yeah...!0 -
good morning Tony! Youre doing great! I didnt get to post yesterday phase 2 week 7 day 1 shoulders chest tris and ARX done! Did all the pushups on my toes except clap could only do 3 on toes did rest on knees. everything seems to be getting easier even the arx i even upped my weights on some! Well have a great day!0
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good morning Tony! Youre doing great! I didnt get to post yesterday phase 2 week 7 day 1 shoulders chest tris and ARX done! Did all the pushups on my toes except clap could only do 3 on toes did rest on knees. everything seems to be getting easier even the arx i even upped my weights on some! Well have a great day!
Did I read you correctly---- weights with ARX??????:noway: Or did you mean the weighted sets in CS&T? Either way, you go, girl!!!!
Time for plyo!!!!0 -
haha in CST!:laugh:0
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Is it me or does Plyo seem tougher after the recovery week? Anyways, I sure got a good sweat tonight from it.0
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Week 5, day 2- plyo:explode: ! I have a real love-hate relationship with this one!! I hate it while I'm in it, but I love the feeling of accomplishment when I'm done! I felt stronger today and kept up with the group the whole time!!:bigsmile: :drinker: Best of all, my feet didn't hurt!!! Looking forward to another new routine tomorrow- back and biceps!!
Tony- I'm finally in WOWY! Guess I need to get some pics up, so when I win, I'll have a pic to post!!!:laugh: :laugh:
I had dh take "on the way" pics on Sunday, 4 weeks into P90X. Although I have a long way to go, I didn't want to vomit or hide:noway: when I saw them!!:happy: I'm technologically stupid, so when I get a chance, I'll figure out how to get them up!
Have a good night, all!!0 -
P90X DAY THIRTY - Plyometrics (The Mutha)
Calories burned: 1,004
If there is one of these P90X workouts that consistently makes me have to reach down deep to get through it, Plyo is the one. There is so much going on - squats, jumping, turning, leaping, running, and only a smattering of 30-second breaks. The thing I'm really enjoying (and momentarily hating at the same time... haha) is that I am always, always chellenged. There is never a time when I get to the end of Plyo and think, "Wow, well that wasn't too hard to get through today."
My arch enemies today were Jump-Knee-Tuck (always) and Run Squat 180 Jump Switch. My quads were begging for mercy today, but I'm pretty sure I know why. Saturday morning, I was at the local city park working out with a couple of guys, and we were doing sprints and walk-downs on a hill near the running track. I don't think I realized at the time how hard I was pushing my legs, but I was definitely feeling it tonight, and that was just in the first round.
Back & Biceps tomorrow... I have to say I'm looking forward to getting back up on the bar for some pulling.0 -
Hey folks. Man, have I been slackin'..! Lots of posts to answer, so let's get busy...
rowerc2... Brother, CS is definitely one of the toughest P90X workouts in ANY phase I'm thinking... lol. Still though, for me, Plyo is still the unmerciful beast. It pounded on me today, that's for sure. Looks like your results are coming in nicely my friend. Your rate of weight loss looks nice and healthy. Keep on it man..! As for Plyo... Dude, that workout is ALWAYS tough. Period. :bigsmile:
April... Glad to know you're back from Florida (though I imagine you wouldn't have minded staying longer... lol). Hope you soaked up a few rays for me. VERY cool on your hubby getting into P90X. Just think of how awesome you'll both look after a few months. A little healthy competition at the house can be a good thing... Way to go! Was CS&T not a major pain..?? I'm really gonna have to work on my form for the clap and one-arm push-ups. Those are challenging. Oh, and since you're on WOWY, you're gonna have to give me your screename so we can do a workout one of these days. Mine is "TonyRR", so look me up..!
ghanie... Welcome, welcome! Glad you found your way over here and that you're gonna give P90X a shot! Stick with it (and with the nutrition plan), and I'm sure you're gonna see great results over time. My wife told me I looked fantastic tonight. No one has EVER used that word in reference to me, so I know P90X is doing something right... lol.
Tracy... Wow, sounds like you're really hitting those push-ups lady... Get after it! I was thinking like April - did she say she was doing ARX with WEIGHTS..?!?!? Lol... :laugh: Serious, you're doing awesome... Very impressive.
Well, tomorrow will be the 30-day mark, so I'll be getting some DAY 30 pics taken and post them on here along with the DAY 1 pics. Those of you who are brave enough to share your results with the group, I would encourage you to do so. You never know who you might motivate by your example. Beyond that, you should be proud of what you're accomplishing. Many of you have been with me on this thread since DAY 1 and have been sweating it out that whole time. We've all suffered here together, so it makes sense (to me at least) that we should celebrate our gains together.
Have a great night good people... I am off to sleepy-town... :bigsmile:0 -
I don't normally post to this particular thread - but wanted to take a moment to tell my hubby how proud I am of what he has accomplished with P90X.
Tony - sweetheart - you look amazing!! Those 6-pack abs are incredible and the "big guns" are pretty impressive, too!! I am inspired by your dedication. You roll yourself out of bed many mornings when you don't really want to. You are truly committed to this new way of life and I couldn't be happier. You are in the best shape of your life! Can't wait to see what you look like at the end of the 90 days!
Thank you for not only doing this for you, but doing it for our family. We are teaching our kids some great habits with exercise and healthy eating! That's the best gift we can give them.
Looking forward to growing old with you!
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good morning p90xers! Didnt get to post yesterday phase 2 week 7 day 2 plyo done! Tony im with you on the knee jumps ugh! But like everthing else the more you do something the easier it gets! Have a great day!0
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Back and Biceps this Morning, with Ab Ripper thrown in for good measure.
Can honestly say that Biceps was hard, especially when I had to do chin ups - there was no gas in the tank.0 -
Back and Biceps this Morning, with Ab Ripper thrown in for good measure.
Can honestly say that Biceps was hard, especially when I had to do chin ups - there was no gas in the tank.
I hear you, rower!! I found this one to be really challenging!!!:noway: I'm absolutely pooped!!!!
How about you, Tony?0 -
hey! Didnt get to post yesterday phase 2 week 7 day 3 back biceps and ARX done! Man i love this workout really pushed hard and im feeling it today! pain is good! Have a great day!0
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YogaX today!:happy: I actually got myself up at 6am for this!!!:drinker: Trying to start a new morning workout habit. It felt good to get this done so early but not any easier!:grumble: :noway:
I'm so psyched-- lost a pound this week, after a week in FL theme parks and hotels!!!!!:drinker:
Have a good day, everyone!! Bring It!!!:bigsmile:0 -
P90X DAY THIRTY-ONE - Back & Biceps, Ab Ripper X
I have to say I honestly did not know there were so many different ways to work the biceps area. What I do know, after a good 52-minute-long pounding, is that my biceps have a serious burn lit in them. Just about everywhere else I was able to do bicep exercises with my 40-lb resistance band. With this workout, oh no - coming back down to the 30-lb band was a requirement after about the first 10 minutes of focused work. Interestingly enough though, through the last four or five moves, I was hefting the 30-lb band pretty well. On the last move where you curl through four sets of declining weight, I started at 40, then 30, then two sets of 20 with the tension picked up some on the last set. I think next week, I'm going to finally big out the big daddy and start with the 50-lb band... Watch out!
My performance in ARX is getting better and better, and I mean noticeably so. Today, I made it all the way to Fifer Scissors before it got tough enough that I had to press pause to stay with the group. I can remember when I had to do that at Bicycles (the second move), so I'm very pleased with how that's coming along.
It's a workout like this that makes one long for relaxation, and lookie, lookie... Yoga X tomorrow...
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Ok, I'm up WAY past my bedtime, so I'll try to keep this short (like that's possible)...
April... I don't know about you, but knocking the workouts out first thing in the am sets the stage for the rest of the day for me (in a good way). Nothing like losing weight when you're not even trying, eh..? Yay for you..!! As for B&B... Man, that whupped me... My arms were barkin', no doubts there... It's a tough series, and really, you're working biceps the whole time because you use those in the pull-up work, too. Yikes!
Tracy... Hey lady, glad to see you're bringin' it to B&B... It's a toughie. Can't wait to see your results at the end of this meat-grinder... lol. Oh, and btw... you wear that orange belt well... Congratulations! I am very, very proud of you... Keep it up!
rowerc2... Dude, it was the reverse grip pull-ups that hammered me because those really use the bicep a lot to execute... I think my arms are still blasted from that workout, but it's a good thing...
Crystal... Thanks for stopping by and checking in on your man baby... Love you hot stuff!
Well folks, I'm sure most of you are curled up in bed, so I'm off to join you (figuratively, of course)... Catch you tomorrow everyone...0 -
P90X DAY THIRTY-TWO - Yoga X
Someone I was talking to at work about P90X was asking me how the program was going. "Tough, every day, it's tough," I said.
She eyed me questioningly and asked, "Why on earth would you keep doing that if it's still tough after a month?"
Why indeed, I thought. "Because if it gets easy, then I'll stop growing and changing. Then I might as well stop."
Yoga is certainly one of the workouts that so far has not gotten easier at all. The strange thing is it's different poses that seem easy one session that challenge me the next. Last time I did Crane, I was able to hold it for a good 10-15 seconds. This time, I could barely get into the position, and when I did, it was only a few seconds before I had to come out of it. The one thing I am definitely still struggling with is reaching under the thigh from Right-Angle Pose to grasp the other hand behind the back. The area through my shoulders is very tight, and my progress there comes very slowly. I noticed today also that part of the problem was not leaning far enough forward on my front leg to get that shoulder alongside my leg to be able to make that reach. Always something to work on, something to improve.
Legs & Back tomorrow... I hope my back is ready for this since it got blasted on Back & Biceps earlier this week... Whew!0 -
Oh, Tony! I hear ya!!! I was sore STILL from back and bis starting legs and back today!! I still pushed it but wonder what I'll feel like tomorrow!!!:laugh: :grumble: I did have a good run this morning! The weather was perfect- low 60s and sunny!!!
I feel so proud of myself: took the kids to putt putt today. They had ice cream after, but I passed!!! That's got to be a first for me!! I think I'll have a glass of wine with dh tonight!! I've got lots of extra cals!!!:drinker:
Have a good evening, everyone!
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Just did Legs and Back, Cardio X, and Ab Ripper X this morning - I am very tired.0
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So I weighed in at 172.5 lbs this morning (down 13 lbs even from March 16), and I lost another 1/2 inch off the waist, so I am down from 40 inches to 36 inches.
Very happy with the program - it really works.0 -
Way to go, rowerc2!!! Don't you just love the changes in your body??:bigsmile:
Kenpo this am- so much fun!!! I'm using 2 pound hand weights. I like the extra burn!!:happy: I'm going to try to get in another run. It's beautiful here today!
Looking forward to stretch tomorrow- I'm sore all over after this week!!!:laugh:
Have a good weekend, everyone!
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P90X DAY THIRTY-THREE - Legs & Back, Ab Ripper X
I swear, this workout completely blasts my legs every single time I go through it. I also noticed that my forearms are starting to get really tight during the second round of pull-up exercises. I'm gonna say that's a good thing, perhaps that my upper arms and back are getting stronger and now it's time for those forearms to start getting worked over. Today's nemesis was the Toe-Roll-Iso-Lunge... It felt like someone lit a bonfire in my quads for the last five reps of that move... Yikes! Biggest improvement today was on Switch-Grip Pull-Ups. On Week 3, I managed ten reps for both sets. Today, I was able to crank out eighteen - count 'em, EIGHTEEN - reps on both sets. Oh yeah baby, gotta LOVE making progress. That keeps me pumped for more!
Next on the hit parade is Kenpo X. I wonder if Crys will want to try to hang with it again this week. We shall see...0 -
Hey Tony! I finished my Week 1 of P90X, and thought I'd pop in.
Thanks for helping me decide to start regardless of my current fitness level. My HRM really helped me along. It has been my coach, telling me that I'm working harder than I ever have despite my sometimes comical attempts at doing some of those workouts, hehe.
Anyway, all is well and I'm switching to Classic in 2 days (once I fix my pull-up bar).0 -
ghanie... You're quite welcome, and I'm pleased you've decided to take the plunge. Congrats on gritting it through Week 1..!!
The HRM makes a BIG difference and really lets' you know how hard you're working because you can't always go by how you feel; that's too subjective. Remember a big part of attaining success in this program lies with the intensity you bring to the workouts. I can get through them without as much difficulty if I just kinda cruise through it, but that doesn't help me get closer to my goals. Like Tony says, you have to be willing to push yourself up to the breaking point, but not past it, and that's where the results are going to come for you. As you improve over time, that breaking point will move higher, and you'll have to perform more to get to it. That's one way you'll know you're making progress.
As to comical attempts, don't even worry about that. I tend to think that EVERYONE struggles at some point with these workouts (I did this morning which you'll read about when I post this evening).0 -
April... When I do L&B, I hurt from my backside down to the middle part of my legs for at least a good 24-36 hours. That leg workout pounds me! Way to go on the ice-cream denial. It's the small victories like that which add up to big success over time.Oh, Tony! I hear ya!!! I was sore STILL from back and bis starting legs and back today!! I still pushed it but wonder what I'll feel like tomorrow!!!:laugh: :grumble: I did have a good run this morning! The weather was perfect- low 60s and sunny!!!
I feel so proud of myself: took the kids to putt putt today. They had ice cream after, but I passed!!! That's got to be a first for me!! I think I'll have a glass of wine with dh tonight!! I've got lots of extra cals!!!:drinker:
Have a good evening, everyone!
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That's what I'M talkin' about.... You're a MONSTER brother..!! Keep up that intensity..!!!Just did Legs and Back, Cardio X, and Ab Ripper X this morning - I am very tired.0 -
I'm gonna TRY to hang with you tonight!!!!!!0
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hey Tony! recovery week for me! phase 2 week 8 day 1 yoga done! only did 50 minutes of it but i did it!! still not a fan of it! boring! :noway:0
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Hi, all!! Shoulders, chest, and tris today! Felt much better than last week! I was able to get more reps and weight for most exercises!:drinker: My biggest improvement was one-arm push-ups and clap push-ups! I didn't fall on my face and added a few reps!!!:bigsmile:
Looking forward to plyo and a good run tomorrow! I think my legs have finally recovered.:laugh:
Have a good night!! 0 -
P90X DAY THIRTY-FOUR - Kenpo X
The workout went very well today; I felt strong and pushed hard through the entire routine. In some of the moves, I'm able to ramp up the intensity and surpass the folks on the screen in terms of the number of reps completed of some of the moves, so that's very encouraging. I would hesitate to say the workout isn't challenging any more; it certainly is. It's just one more indication that my body is growing and improving, and that I like.
Chest, Shoulders & Triceps next... and lest we forget Ab Ripper X for a bonus... Bring it on..!0
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