P90x for people just starting

I LOVE P90x but I find it hard to stick to since you have to dedicate a large chunk of your day, everyday to it. Some days are 1.5-2 hours. I wish that they had a 20-30 minute video incorporating alot of the moves for those days when "real life" just wont allow for more time than that.

Probably the best set of worout dvd's there is. I completed the program a couple of years ago and when I was done my hubby said I looked like a dude! Not in a bad way, just that I was ripped! It's really really hard though.

Hi, I just started P90X last Monday. I wanted to start it this summer but I fractured a couple of bones in my foot. I am good at starting workout programs and then not finishing them, esp. with work starting again. I didn't do the Yoga, instead I did the Cardio X that day. I also missed yesterday. So all being said and done...I mostly finished one week. And lost 4 pounds. :happy: Bev

I have done the entire P90X training twice..it works but you need to stick with it...there were times that I had to do my workout at 1 in the morning because of my work schedule. But if you follow the program it should work for you. Good Luck!

My package is coming tomorrow!! I'm quite nervous about doing this but my husband seems to think that I'm not going to have a problem. We did the fitness test yesterday and I was able to do above most of the minimun requirements so that was encouraging. The only thing I had real trouble with was the pull-up, I couldn't even get myself up. But I figure that is something I can work on - Maybe after losing some weight it will be easier to pull my *kitten* up!! Also, I hurt my back last year doing the P90 series by doing push ups (and probably not doing them correctly!) so I pretty much will only do them on my knees now, but I was still able to do more pushups (modified) than the fitness test required (for doing modified pushups). Any advice about week 1 and what to expect??

My package is coming tomorrow!! I'm quite nervous about doing this but my husband seems to think that I'm not going to have a problem. We did the fitness test yesterday and I was able to do above most of the minimun requirements so that was encouraging. The only thing I had real trouble with was the pull-up, I couldn't even get myself up. But I figure that is something I can work on - Maybe after losing some weight it will be easier to pull my *kitten* up!! Also, I hurt my back last year doing the P90 series by doing push ups (and probably not doing them correctly!) so I pretty much will only do them on my knees now, but I was still able to do more pushups (modified) than the fitness test required (for doing modified pushups). Any advice about week 1 and what to expect??

First day out is chest and back. I still do back with the resistance bands. I'm unable to do more than two un-assisted pull ups. I've completed 1 round of P90X. I don't beat myself up about the pull-ups. I got heavier resistance bands from Sports Authority with a handle that holds three bands at a time. just keep doing your best.

For chest. It's cool to start out on the knees, but make sure you PUSH yourself to do a few without knees. That's the only way to get better. You'll find that before phase two your chest muscles will lift and that always makes us look younger. It's a great program. If you keep at it everyday with no excuses you will find yourself hooked.

Bring It!!!

My package is coming tomorrow!! I'm quite nervous about doing this but my husband seems to think that I'm not going to have a problem. We did the fitness test yesterday and I was able to do above most of the minimun requirements so that was encouraging. The only thing I had real trouble with was the pull-up, I couldn't even get myself up. But I figure that is something I can work on - Maybe after losing some weight it will be easier to pull my *kitten* up!! Also, I hurt my back last year doing the P90 series by doing push ups (and probably not doing them correctly!) so I pretty much will only do them on my knees now, but I was still able to do more pushups (modified) than the fitness test required (for doing modified pushups). Any advice about week 1 and what to expect??

I restarted P90X on Monday. This was a third start for various reasons, but I love the workouts. I can't do pull ups at all. I use the resistance bands I that's all I ever plan on using for P90X because the pull up bar would not work on ANY of the doors in my house so I sold it. However, my second time around I did like 65 days, and one day I went to the gym with my husband and although I couldn't really do a pull up on my own, I only needed like 15-20lbs of assistance on the machine that does that. Before P90X (and probably right now), I have assistance darn near my body weight. LOL With the pushups I do as many as I can from my feet and then drop to my knees and do as many as I can there. Right now I can do about 10 from feet and then 10-15 more from my knees. I hate those stupid dive bombers. I have not been able to get more than like 3-5 of those ever. They stink and I feel like I'm going to break my nose. Anyway, I think modified will do the job as long as you are doing enough reps for feel it. As far as what to expect, I am really sore today from my first chest and back. It was really hard for me to not wimp out for my cario today using the excuse that "I'm sore". However, I actually felt much better after I did the warm up stretches and made it all the way through a great workout. I guess what I am saying is that although you always want to be able to feel it, the first few days if you aren't used to it are a pretty intense wake up call for your muscles so be prepared to push and it will get better. Also, DO NOT get discouraged if you can't keep up. I tend to get frazzled if I can't keep up. If I can't do a move as long/much as they do I just keep moving until they are done. If its an exercise where he gives you a set amount of reps and I can't move as quickly as them, I push pause (not to take a break, just to finish the set). You probably, if you are anything like me, won't be able to keep up exactly with their pace, reps, weights, etc. immediately and its supposed to be that way. HTH

still pressing play. last night was chest and back followed by ab ripper x. I was fried after last nights workout I was push up and pull up spent. Tonight is good old plyo

Way to go! I love to hear that you're still pushing play, it's just that simple! Good for you! How are you liking Ab Ripper X? It's a killer workout in itself! It took me 4 or 5 times before I was able to get through the whole thing! Have a great workout tonight! The mother!!!!!! Plyo baby!

Deb

Actually I like P90x Plyo compared to Insanity's after doing Insanity for 2 months and then doing P90x Plyo is what night and day hate to say it was a cake walk compared. Still get a great workout though.

I know!!! When I finished Insanity and then did Plyo again at our fit club, it was a walk in the park! I couldn't believe it! I was like, "that's it?!" LOL Glad to hear you're doing well with it and keep up the good work! You're rockin it!

Deb

I love P90X and Insanity. I am finishing my last 4 weeks of P90X and I did 1 round of Insanity. After P90X I am going to do my P90X Plus Videos. Then maybe a hybrid f Insanity and P90X and Plus.