New Round of P90X!

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  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    I started a round on monday. However I am modifying it extensively as I am doing it primarily for research purposes to see if theories I have on how to improve the efficiency of the program are valid. Because I have completed a round in the past I have a good frame of reference. I'm only 3 days in so far and based on how Monday's and Today's workout (which I modified extensively using my theories) I would say it's working great. I'm getting more intense workouts in while trimming an average of 15-20 minutes off each weights day
  • ddavies919
    ddavies919 Posts: 1,005 Member
    last night I completed Yoga X for the 3rd time. It doesn't go any faster lol :)
    I still have trouble with some of the half moon and standing splits. I'm not all that great at balance moves either. I have however mastered the wheel, which is awesome. No big surprise though, I was in gymnastics when I was young and did that ALL THE TIME (and so easily too). We called it "the Bridge" back then! It was tough the first week and was a no-can-do, but second and third week I was able to. Second week I held crane for a couple seconds. Yesterday (third week) I held it, but only briefly and then crashed hard on to my head/face. Not a good scene LOL

    It's amazing how much more flexible I am already though!

    Tonight is legs and back. This one always kills me. I have jelly legs for a couple hours after usually!! Can't wait though because after tonight and tomorrow, I'm officially in "recovery week" and near the end of Phase 1!!! Can't wait to dive into the next 30 days.

    Way to go girl! I know not a lot of people are fond of his yoga but it does help! Have a good workout tonight!
  • ddavies919
    ddavies919 Posts: 1,005 Member
    I started a round on monday. However I am modifying it extensively as I am doing it primarily for research purposes to see if theories I have on how to improve the efficiency of the program are valid. Because I have completed a round in the past I have a good frame of reference. I'm only 3 days in so far and based on how Monday's and Today's workout (which I modified extensively using my theories) I would say it's working great. I'm getting more intense workouts in while trimming an average of 15-20 minutes off each weights day

    Hey, welcome! So, how are you modifying it and why?
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    I started a round on monday. However I am modifying it extensively as I am doing it primarily for research purposes to see if theories I have on how to improve the efficiency of the program are valid. Because I have completed a round in the past I have a good frame of reference. I'm only 3 days in so far and based on how Monday's and Today's workout (which I modified extensively using my theories) I would say it's working great. I'm getting more intense workouts in while trimming an average of 15-20 minutes off each weights day

    Hey, welcome! So, how are you modifying it and why?

    By replacing the conventional weights/bands used with sandbags and suspension trainers, and using more advanced progressions of those exercises that can only be done by those particular pieces of equipment, I am creating a more function-oriented workout that will see greater strength gains while completely omitting the need for the supplemental Ab Ripper X workout. Also because of how heavily the shoulders and arms are worked on Chest/back day when using these particular tools in lieu of weights, shoulder/arm day instead becomes a rest day. So basically you get to add another rest day to the schedule, omit Ab Ripper X, and still see the same results if not better. I completed a round of P90X once in the past following the schedule letter for letter and I wasn't satisfied with the results I got, which I believe to be the cause of the heavy emphasis on isolation training in P90X. Doing it this way essentially replaces isolation training with compound training which is more efficient by nature and produces more functional results. It's more or less being done as an experiment.
  • timeasterday
    timeasterday Posts: 1,368 Member
    By replacing the conventional weights/bands used with sandbags and suspension trainers, and using more advanced progressions of those exercises that can only be done by those particular pieces of equipment, I am creating a more function-oriented workout that will see greater strength gains while completely omitting the need for the supplemental Ab Ripper X workout.

    Sounds interesting! I have the Ultimate Sandbag and TRX system but haven't really figured out how to use them with P90X.
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    I'm using the CrossCore 180 suspension trainer and all 3 sizes of Ultimate Sandbag (Strength, Burly, Power). Subbing in USB DVRT exercises on chest/back day that target the same muscle group leads to a much better workout that eliminates the need for ARX. Same with TRX. Heavy pants = End cap rows. Pullups = TRX Low rows w/ glute bridge. Subbing in 2 sets of pushups for lateral bag drags = hoooly crap.
  • larsfromars
    larsfromars Posts: 88 Member
    Week 2 Shoulders and Arms with Ab.ripper is in the books ! Before working out today I did extra neck and shoulder stretching
    again before starting...and once again I am showing a huge improvement in soreness over week one. So far so good...and I
    am ready to "Bring It" !! All systems are on GO(so excited :) ).
  • Nate0047
    Nate0047 Posts: 105
    Day 11/90 - yoga x done! This is the one I struggle with the most, but I'm already seeing some improvement in both flexibility and balance.
  • ddavies919
    ddavies919 Posts: 1,005 Member
    Hey guys! The week's almost over! Woo hoo!!!! I'll be starting phase II on Monday, can't wait! Today is another P90X teaching day! Love it!

    Have a great day and I'll check in later!
  • razor_fever
    razor_fever Posts: 41 Member
    Chest & Back - DONE

    Slacked a little on yesterday's cardio. I did two 10 Minute Trainer Cardios instead of one of the P90X ones. I felt a little under the weather yesterday so I backed off some. At least I was still moving though
  • ddavies919
    ddavies919 Posts: 1,005 Member
    Happy Friday guys! Recovery week is almost over! Woo hoo! Last night's class was goooood! My calves are killing me today! I'm using today as a rest day as this week hasn't exactly been "recovery" with all the classes I teach!

    Tomorrow my hubby and I are heading up to our cabin on the river for a day of relaxation! Now that's what I call recovery!

    Great job pushing play everyone! Have a great day and a good weekend!
  • larsfromars
    larsfromars Posts: 88 Member
    I'm about go medieval on Legs and Back as as soon as my healthy breakfast digests. Then take my wife Spelunking for her
    Birthday tomorrow ! Enjoy the cabin and the river !!
  • Nate0047
    Nate0047 Posts: 105
    Day 12/90 - Legs and back done! I had a really hectic day, so don't feel too enthused about the workout. My mind wasn't really in it, and I think my form suffered from that. Tomorrow is a new day, though. Time to do my best and forget the rest.
  • Nate0047
    Nate0047 Posts: 105
    Day 13/90 - Kenpo X done!
  • Nate0047
    Nate0047 Posts: 105
    Day 15/90 - chest back and abs done! Really happy with my chest and back workout today. Had a few too many carbs and fat over the weekend, but kept my calories in check nonetheless. Today is a new day, and I will do better!
  • larsfromars
    larsfromars Posts: 88 Member
    Week 2 complete !! My reps tell me I'm improving. However my Yoga flexability and stamina have along way to reach were I was
    back in October. At 47...I think I need to make Yoga a priorty even after this round of P90x ends. Maybe do some different videos
    to keep it fresh from time to time. Oh well week 3 today...."lets get the party started".
  • razor_fever
    razor_fever Posts: 41 Member
    Shoulders & Arms - Done yesterday

    Legs & Back - Done today

    Slacked a little bit on my diet this weekend. Have to really watch that, I have 5 weeks before I go to the beach
  • ddavies919
    ddavies919 Posts: 1,005 Member
    Morning! Sorry for not checking in during the weekend but I had lots to get done! In fact, the next few weekends are going to be crazy! I leave for Puerto Rico in 4 weeks!

    Phase II started for me this morning and after a long recovery week, I thought it would be tough to hop outta bed at 4am but I did it! Had a great workout! Chest, Shoulders & Tris and abs! WOW!!!!

    Have a great day everyone!

    Bring it!!!!!
  • Nate0047
    Nate0047 Posts: 105
    Day 16/90 - Plyo X done! No extra motivation needed today.
  • larsfromars
    larsfromars Posts: 88 Member
    3rd week of Chest and Back/Ab Ripper in the books. Jacked about my workout...met my goal of doing more total pushups
    than when I finished my first round of P90x last year ! Wahoo !
    Actually considered skipping the recovery week...cause I don't feel like I need it. HOWEVER, after some research...it appears that
    muscle growth and recovery occur during the recovery week. So the recovery week is a must do. I remember Core Synergistics
    was no picnic. I dont think I will be bored. Keep Bustin everybody !!
  • KNarrainen
    KNarrainen Posts: 135 Member
    Anyone feel free to add me too, I'm restarting after doing the first 2 months of the programme last year following successfully compelting Insanity.

    I'm on day 9 today, but failed to get up and do my exercise this morning, I intend to do it tonight.
  • tweak222
    tweak222 Posts: 40
    I took it easy my recovery week but Phase 2 I am going to bring it double P90X style! Monday was the first day of the new phase! It was tough but I did ky best and forgot the rest! :P
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    I'm dropping out. The results I'm seeing are just not as good as what I was seeing when I was following a different regimen that only had me working out 3 days a week so it just seems like I'm doing all this extra for nothing.
  • MissAnjy
    MissAnjy Posts: 2,480 Member
    Halfway through Recovery week! X-Stretch on the agenda tonight! Haven't tried this one yet so I'm looking forward to it.
    Tried core synergistics this week for the first time and WOAH was it ever fun/hard/challenging/great. I'm still feeling those moves in my core.

    Haven't seen much change (if any) in my mid-section area but I do have more growth in my arms and my shoulders are definitely more sculpted from Day 1. Hoping for WEIGHT LOSS at some point during this program though!? Hmmm....

    I'm ready for Phase 2, just a couple more days now.
  • ddavies919
    ddavies919 Posts: 1,005 Member
    Hey X'ers! Today is another P90X teaching day so this morning, I actually did some Brazil Butt Lift, High & Tight because I need to be bikini ready in 4 weeks! Tonight, I will get a full body X workout while I teach!

    Glad to see everyone working so hard! Are you all logging your workouts in the WOWY gym?! Hope so! Definately helps to hold me accountable!

    I can't believe how much this is flying by! I've gotta start thinking about my next program!
  • tinagarber
    tinagarber Posts: 5
    I completely agree that day two seems to be the hardest! I am doing 30 day shred by Jillian Michaels (not as intense as P90X) and once I complete that I plan to graduate on to P90X. Once I complete the workout though I am eager to do it again the next day!
  • larsfromars
    larsfromars Posts: 88 Member
    Jumped Through Plyometrics earlier today. Tuesday night is my total body soreness night of the week...but not nearly as bad
    as week one. I will be ready for shoulders and chest Wednesday afternoon.
    I weighed today as well, and was a pound or so heavier than before I started. This mirrors my 1st P90x round last year. I'm sure it's muscle swelling, and will be gone by the end of the recovery week. Good luck Everybody !!
  • spencem875
    spencem875 Posts: 2
    Halfway through week 2, loving it all except yoga :)
  • IronHutch
    IronHutch Posts: 449 Member
    I was thinking of starting it this week or next, I already work out 6 days a week. I can't really do any jumping because I had knee surgery not too long ago. So I need to "modify, modify, modify".
  • Nate0047
    Nate0047 Posts: 105
    Day 17/90 - shoulders, arms and abs done! need to buy another resistance band!

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