Join me in a round of P90X beginning 4/26/10

swo_01

First day down! I finished Core yesterday - will be doing the lean program. I'm really glad that I found the group!

cynthials

Finished Day 2 this morning (Cardio X). Am I supposed to also do the Ab Ripper on the same day? Tony mentioned toward the end of the DVD that if you were doing the Lean program, this should be your second workout.

PJilly

I have done both Classic and Lean versions. I think you can get great results from either; it's how you eat that makes the biggest difference in weight loss. I am doing Classic this time for a couple of reasons: I wanted to challenge myself more (Lean is a little easier in my opinion), and I want to focus more on strength. I'd been doing Slim in 6 and Slim Series since August (loved them!) and lost 25 pounds, so cardio has been front and center for a long time for me.

But, like I said, either is great! I seriously considered doing Lean again, but when it was decision time, I chose Classic. It could have gone either way. :-)

PJilly

P.S. I am SO sore this morning, but in a good way!

sanifrey

Finished Day 2 this morning (Cardio X). Am I supposed to also do the Ab Ripper on the same day? Tony mentioned toward the end of the DVD that if you were doing the Lean program, this should be your second workout.

I did Cardio X today as well & I took Tony's comments of this being "your second workout" as this is your second day.... that's how I understood it. Also, the schedule for Lean just shows Cardio X today. ... so I think we're done!!

ilovehkn

I did Legs and Back yesterday, those wall squats are killer! 3rd time doing Ab ripper this go round, and it is still hard as all get out. Glad everyone is doing well and feeling positive!!

dmdinfla

Started day 1 (Classic) yesterday. I've been doing a beach boot camp workout on since Feb 22. (Lactic acid intensity training-only 20 to 30 minutes-hardly any resting, exercises similar to p90x) I've gone from 37% body fat and 185 lbs to 31.8% and 179 lbs today. Not bad but I've been at a plateau for two weeks. Working on diet changes... Hoping p90x will 'bump' me off plateau and kick my #*!% Day 1 wasn't too bad. Gotta use bands for pull-ups for now. Ab ripper was pretty tough though!

SkinnyJess

I have completed my workout for the day and truly feel what I have been doing! I am so excited to feel the difference. Just so you all know, I am doing the lean version. My goal is to gain some strength, tone up, and lose the last 15-20 pounds. I don't want to bulk up at all and look muscular so I chose lean. Don't know if it makes much of a difference but I enjoy cardio so I am happy with my choice! Have a great week everyone! Can't wait to watch Biggest Loser tonight!

Jessica :flowerforyou:

annalisa85

Cardio was rough today! I am so sore but will continue on! Hope everyone has a great workout today!!

PJilly

I am about to go do Plyo, the only workout that truly intimidates me. I am determined to conquer my fear!

MegKacz

I haven't completed my workout for today yet but I will be doing KenpoX and maybe throwing a short run in also.

Last night I did legs and back and abripperX. Those pull-ups definitely are not getting any easier! I wonder if they ever will!

I am also doing the classic version. I have a fair amount of weight to lose (15 lbs) but I'm more focused on developing strength and getting toned. I don't want to bulk up either though so I hope that doing the classic version doesn't lead to that! I'm trying to incorporate my own cardio along with the program by running and maybe swimming later on in the summer months. I too have hit a plateau with my weight loss so I'm hoping p90x will be a nice jumpstart!

ilovekhn- i know what you mean about those wall squats! my legs were shaking so much!

teetee1281

Thank you everyone for your response to the program you chose. I'm starting to think that I might want to switch mine. I ran everyday, so I do not even do the cardio X or the Kenpo (I don't like that one). I'm at my goal weight and really just trying to maintain. I will continue to give lean a try but I think I might be a little more tempted for classic next time.

I started my week on a Tuesday, so I did core synergistics, it was a good workout, but I was so bummed without my HRM, that it took me a long time to get started. And instead of the towel hopping I decided to sub jump roping instead. I only messed up once, so it was a good switch to me. Tomorrow, I plan to do my video before I go to the gym, and the ARX when I get home from work. Because right now, I don't have the strength to complete it and then go straight to ARX. I really want to work my abs so I want to have a lot of energy to push myself.

PJilly

I just finished Plyo, and I lived to tell about it!

cpatt

Me too! :happy: It wasn't nearly as bad as I feared. Great workout!!!

I just finished Plyo, and I lived to tell about it!

alisal0113

Well... I'm starting a day late on P90X, but I am starting the Lean program today. I'm continuing Slim in 6 in the mornings, P90X in the evenings after work, and occasionally Yoga over my lunch break. I just couldn't bring myself to start last night after 2 hours of Yoga. I'm excited to start P90X! I'm looking forward to the pain in the next few days. I am such a masochist, it is fantastic!

worchard

Started my program last night with the Lean program. Still want to drop 25 pounds (will be happy with dropping 15). Core X was a beating last night and I'm looking forward to being able to do all the moves the WHOLE time. Since I have training at the fire station tonight I had to get up early before work to do my Cardio X. I had already incorporated this program in my P90 regular routine last time so I was use to it, but I actually gave the Yoga a chance which I usually skipped previously. Feeling the soreness now and I'm sure it will hit me tomorrow. I believe the Beachbody recovery drink helps and keeps the soreness to a minimum. Keep up the good work everyone.
PJilly-The Plyo isn't so bad now is it......I actually like that one, but I like that kind of workout more than lifting weights or pullups. We all have our dragons to slay.

mommyhof3

Well no Plyo for me. I have to keep my cardio lower impact for awhile.

Dr said I need to work on my leg strengh and my stablity to help my knees,(fluid on the knees). i also need to give my leg some time to heal and when I do workout I have to do a long warm-up before hand.

Just means I have to subsitute something for plyo. I might put in Turbo Jam, until I feel I can handle the Cardo X. ( the only thing that worries me about Cardo X is that there is a Plyo section, otherwise I would do it.)

Glad to hear everyone is off to a good start.

I have a bad knee and do Plyo. I just don't make it high impact. I don't do the jumping, I run in place instead. I have to modify it or I would be out of commission with my knee. You can try it and just modify the exercises. I find the yoga is harder on my knees.

I did P90x Classic week 3 Arms & shoulders and Ab Ripper today. Tomorrow is my dreaded Yoga day. Goodness I do NOT like Yoga. Maybe I will split it into 2 45 min workouts.

Good job to everyone on here! Remember to keep hitting play and do your best and forget the rest

MegKacz

I went for a short (2 mile) run and then did KenpoX tonight. I like this workout. I am, however, glad I took some cardio kickboxing classes last semester at school because it definitely takes some coordination! I still fell behind a few times (especially those star blocks- I feel like i'm just flailing my arms about).

My bum is a bit sore from yesterday's leg workout.

Can I ask what size weights you guys use or plan on using for some of the workouts (like shoulders and arms)?

docjoe

Ugh, what a day. Had to give a talk at a fundraiser after work and have been poring over documents to get ready for a committee meeting early in the morning and preparing a lecture for tomorrow night. Needless to say I bagged Yoga-X and did a half hour on the elliptical while watching OKC get blown out by the Lakers. But at least I got some exercise in! Will get back on track tomorrow night.

Can I ask what size weights you guys use or plan on using for some of the workouts (like shoulders and arms)?

Since I'm a big burly guy (yeah right) I have a dumbbell set with a rack that ranges from 10 to 45#. Most weight I've used so far is 30# on some of the shoulder press exercises. You do so many reps with these workouts I don't expect to be pushing big weight. I struggled with form a little on some of the tricep exercises, think I'll probably need to go a little lighter.....

Meg are you planning on working running in with this program? I'd like to do a half marathon later this summer (the Minneapolis half) but my legs have been so whipped by the workouts I don't think I can do doubles! Does the leg fatigue get better after a couple weeks?

MegKacz

Ugh, what a day. Had to give a talk at a fundraiser after work and have been poring over documents to get ready for a committee meeting early in the morning and preparing a lecture for tomorrow night. Needless to say I bagged Yoga-X and did a half hour on the elliptical while watching OKC get blown out by the Lakers. But at least I got some exercise in! Will get back on track tomorrow night.

Can I ask what size weights you guys use or plan on using for some of the workouts (like shoulders and arms)?

Since I'm a big burly guy (yeah right) I have a dumbbell set with a rack that ranges from 10 to 45#. Most weight I've used so far is 30# on some of the shoulder press exercises. You do so many reps with these workouts I don't expect to be pushing big weight. I struggled with form a little on some of the tricep exercises, think I'll probably need to go a little lighter.....

Meg are you planning on working running in with this program? I'd like to do a half marathon later this summer (the Minneapolis half) but my legs have been so whipped by the workouts I don't think I can do doubles! Does the leg fatigue get better after a couple weeks?

Well, I am going to try. I really just started to get back into running (I've got some ankle issues. stupid ankles) so I've only gone 2-3 miles twice in the last two weeks, and one of those was today. I ran Grandma's half marathon last year (in 90-some degree weather) and would like to get that running endurance back! I hate how the endurance declines so rapidly after not running much of the winter. BUT, I just bought a new pair of kicks so I have to break them in. I haven't noticed my leg muscle fatigue much but I also ran before I did the KenpoX. Last week I ran before the legs and back workout- that was a slight mistake. I will probably run on days with more strength, like chest, shoulders/arms, and Kenpo (since it's not too bad of a workout).

I've heard good things about the Minneapolis half. Best of luck to you! I will be moving to the east coast in August so I might try to find a race out that way for the fall.

lindalloo

I purchased the P90x system two years ago and, up until last night, had worked out to only one DVD. That was last year. It was Plyometrics. Enough said! :noway: Tonight, I started over. This time I'm NOT going to get way ahead of myself, but listen to my body and honor my limits instead. It will all come in good time .. and I'll be ready for it!

Last night it was the Chest & Back workout. I didn't do pull-ups (used resistance bands instead), and my push-ups were against a wall. It's the best I can do right now. Still, I was "feeling it" only a few hours later! :ohwell:

I also plan on doing P90x just three days a week because it's important that I leave room for other things I enjoy doing (tonight it was an hour of Aquafit). I may have to start calling it P180x!

PJilly

Happy Hump Day, everybody!

I am so enjoying P90X. I wake up sore but eager to do the next workout. I can't wait to do Shoulders & Arms and Ab Ripper X today!

Cassie – No, Plyo wasn't as bad as I'd feared/remembered either. I think all these months of Slim in 6/Slim Series (plus being 25 pounds lighter) really helped me out there.

Alisa – Are you SURE you want to do both Slim in 6 and P90X every day? Don't burn yourself out. Either one is awesome, but both might be overkill.

Worchard – The Core workout gets easier. That's always been one of my favorites, though. That and Kenpo.

Mommyhof3 – I used to dread Yoga too, but I'm looking forward to it this time! Of course, I haven't done it in months. Maybe I'll be singing a different tune tomorrow...

MegKacz – I have dumbbells up to 15 pounds (8,10,12,15), but I can do 15 reps with those on some exercises, so I probably should get some heavier ones. I wish I had a workout room. My clothes closet is getting awfully full. Good thing I don't have as many shoes as lots of women do!

docjoe – No fair skipping the Yoga! LOL. It's good that you got some time in on the eliptical. Is it wrong of me to be happy hear OKC got their butts kicked? I'm from the Seattle area, and I'm still a little bitter that we lost our beloved Sonics. :-(

lindaloo – I'm glad you got started yesterday! I'll be interested to hear what you think of all the workouts.

Have a great day, everybody.

robynrae_1

Well no Plyo for me. I have to keep my cardio lower impact for awhile.

Dr said I need to work on my leg strengh and my stablity to help my knees,(fluid on the knees). i also need to give my leg some time to heal and when I do workout I have to do a long warm-up before hand.

Just means I have to subsitute something for plyo. I might put in Turbo Jam, until I feel I can handle the Cardo X. ( the only thing that worries me about Cardo X is that there is a Plyo section, otherwise I would do it.)

Glad to hear everyone is off to a good start.

I have a bad knee and do Plyo. I just don't make it high impact. I don't do the jumping, I run in place instead. I have to modify it or I would be out of commission with my knee. You can try it and just modify the exercises. I find the yoga is harder on my knees.

I did P90x Classic week 3 Arms & shoulders and Ab Ripper today. Tomorrow is my dreaded Yoga day. Goodness I do NOT like Yoga. Maybe I will split it into 2 45 min workouts.

Good job to everyone on here! Remember to keep hitting play and do your best and forget the rest

Not doing the plyo is more about letting the shin splint heal, then it is about my knees. Once that is better I should be able to get back into plyo. I just have to be patient. :explode: I am also trying to take the "down time" to strengthen my legs.

Just finished with shoulders and arms.

Hope everyone had a great workout.

PJilly

I hope the shin splint heals soon. You're smart to take it easy until it does. Injuries suck. They take time, but ignoring them just ends up taking more time in the long run.

mommyhof3

robynrae_1 you do what you have to do to get better and join the Plyo when its right for you. I would hate to see your injury get worse *Yikes! Shin splints are the worst*.

Well I didn't make it through the whole Yoga because honestly 1 1/2 hours is so long out of my morning getting kids ready for school etc. I did 60 min and will try to get the other 30 done tonight before bed. I didnt mind it so much today and I am bloated and crampy. TOM is right around the corner I am sure :mad: PMS sucks lol

teetee1281

Today was supposed to be my Cardio X day, and I wanted to give it a try this evening, even though I ran in the morning. But now that I am home, I can barely walk, maybe I exaggerated that a little, but... I just received my pair of five fingers and I'm trying to get use to running in them, and right now, I must say that what everyone say is very true. You are required to get reacquainted with running and your calves are the first to take notice to the difference. Hopefully, this pain will go away soon, so I can be back to my normal routine.

Hope everyone had a great workout today. Hopefully tomorrow, I will have a better post.

annalisa85

Yoga was tough today with all the soreness but I managed to make my way through it all. My legs aren't as sore now that I'm done with it and I hope they stay that way for the rest of the day. Hope everyone has a great workout today!!

Annalisa

PJilly

Headed upstairs to do Arms & Shoulders!

PJilly

And Ab Ripper X, of course.

debnu1

kenpo was for me this morning. I may like recovery week a little too much. Time to work on the eating though.

I kenpo!