P90X3 - Who's with me?!
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On day 45 right now, so those changes occurred in the 3 weeks of phase 2. I can still accommodate any progress with the current weights I have. Only thing I might buy would be additional bands or a pull-up bar.
In your case, I wouldn't purchase a barbell just for those few focused squats and the chest press.
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Where are you at the program right now? How fast you needed to go up in weights?Do you think you are going to buy new weights or just bands? I only did the eccentric upper/lower and incinerator once, so I have 6 lifting weeks to go(8 weeks to finish the program). I do not really want to go and spend the money on buying large dumbbells, because they have limited use and not cheap: a single 30 lb dumbbell is $40, a 35 lb is $45 a 40 lb is $50 , yikes. As a women I probably won't use that size for triceps/biceps ever. I only need that big one for squats/chest , but I do not see the point to buy dumbbells for squats and chest ( barbells and plates yes, but not dumbbells). Now , I am thinking the $40 gym membership across the street doesn't even sounds that expensive anymore.
I wonder if sounds stupid to finish the last month of P90x3 in a gym?
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i follow the cals as well but not the plan. too hard in my house to do something so very different from everyone else... so i just do my best!0
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Checking in Day 37 Lower Eccentric: SInce I'm doing Mass, I'm falling into a grove with this workout. The first couple
time through, I really felt it in my butt and thighs....but the human body adjusts....always amazes me. So much variety
in 30 minutes .
Day 38 Yoga X: This 30 minutes goes by so friggin fast. I don't even notice the clock. I dig this workout...I wont be doing Ted's
crazy chair anytime soon....just regular chair.
Day 39 Upper Eccentric: This disc is a beast. Plain and simple. I'm really to the point were I am concentrating on form and the
negative parts of the reps. "Mo Strength=Mo Better".
I've been through the same thing as far as dumbells go. Bought 15s then 20s then 25s($cha-ching$). Finally I bought a cheap
set of adjustables that go up to 54lbs counting the bars. Yes it's a pain to pause the video and change weights..but you get used to it.
A question is do you plan on mothballing your weights after P90x3 ? For me...I'm going to use them for years to come I hope.
That makes them a way better investment than the gym....atleast for me. Take care.0 -
Just started Block 2, between Eccentric Upper 2 days ago and Triometrics yesterday pretty much my whole body is sore today. I'm thankful it's just yoga today.0
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just finished block 1 of lean phase and i had NO results.... so i am goign to re start the program and do classic0
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BLOCK ONE COMPLETE! Down 6.5 inches and 3 pounds. I loved all the workouts during block one and I am excited to start block two. For anyone who is onto block two, which block do you prefer?
I liked block 1 better personally. I was a big fan of Agility X and the Warrior so I missed those workouts a lot.0 -
I like both blocks. I think block 1 got me moving a bit more and overall was more fun. It seemed very cardio based. I kind of miss the agility and warrior workout (although I HATED cvx.)
I just finished my first week of block 2. The eccentric upper and lower and the incinerator kind of remind me of p90x. It's a bit slower paced, but it focuses a lot more on strength! And throwing triometrics in the mix makes for an extremely muscle punishing week! I'm so sore. Definitely not as fun as block 1, but I'm still excited for 2 more weeks of it.
I can see the method to their madness. I dropped a few pounds and inches during the cardio heavy block 1. I think block 2 will bring about more muscle toning.
And as a side note, I really dislike Ted and his stupid chair.0 -
Just checking in. I did eccentric lower today, but I missed the past 3 days, and skipped the triometrics and the yoga. I had a stomach flu started at the middle of my triometrics workout 3 days ago, so I didn't't finished the workout. The day after I didn't eat anything and skipped yoga. Yesterday things were better a bit, but were still weak to workout.
Today finally I had lunch and dinner without either of them coming back, so I was finally strong enough to workout. I wasn't really sure where should I pick up, so did the eccentric lower, because I didn't want to miss strength training days, but also didn't want to restart the week.
I personally prefer block 2 by far. Yes , I agree that the cardio was away more fun in block 1 and I miss them. But the strength training makes up for it. I finally getting sore, and it is a good feeling .
I do not think I will restart p90x3, but I can see myself putting together my own routine with block 2 strength training with block 1 cardio .0 -
Day 50 - transition week - Isometrics.
Following a weekend of carnival madness (, I was really glad today was the start of transition week. Got Isometrics done, even though I don't think I'll ever be able to do the bound dag without tumbling over....0 -
Started block 2 today. Down 10 pounds. I also do bikram yoga 5 nights a week. The stretches and range of motion have really helped my hamstrings and is a good compliment to bikrams. I have done bikram for over 1.5 years and hit a wall. Been a good combination since my low back gets really tight.
Been doing all 7 days. Dynamic is not as intense and the range of motion exercises are good for me.
His calorie numbers on the meal plan are too high for me. I just got down to 199. I do between 2000 - 2300 calories a day. I have a sedentary job. Id bet that most people who are dieting while doing this have sedentary lifestyles other than the exercise. If you want to lose weight effectively, lower the calories some.
How many people do cold start? Anyone do the original p90x. Trying to figure what they did to get this down to 30 minutes. I would guess that pulling the warmup out to a separate video was one thing.0 -
Started block 3 today... Seems block three covers pretty much every DVD.
I gained 1 lb during block 2, i'm hoping its some water weight from the strength heavy workouts in block 2. But I did lose a net 0.75 inches in block 2.0 -
Doesnt look like decelerator is even in the classic or did i miss simething?0
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I'm on day 4 of x3, and I love it so far!0
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Not sure how accurate this is, but my heart rate monitor indicated I burned the following:
Total Synergistics - 436
Agility X - 602
The Challenge - 390
CVX - 520
Warrior - 475
Hope this helps.
Completed the Warrior this afternoon. The workout incorporates a lot of cardio mixed with pushups and core work. I always love pushups, so that was a bonus for me, even if I am still a little sore from the Challenge workout. The cardio portion involved a lot of leg work, which I had to ease into since my hamstrings are still a little sore from Agility X. I don’t know why this is so, but my hamstrings take forEVER to heal! Maybe I need to use the foam roller more often or immediately after a leg workout. Either way, my hamstrings are my slowest muscles to heal.
Mike
Hi Mike. Have you ever tried Insanity?
If anyone is familiar with the P90x programs from some of the previews that I saw of P90x3, much of the routine remind me a lot of the P90x + PLUS package that was put out. For those not familiar, they are a more controlled (less intense version of Insanity - In My Opinion).
I know P90x 3 incorporates a lot more compound movements which have your entire body pretty much engaged throughout the entire workout. But what I was wondering is what the impact levels are? Meaning Insanity has a lot of exersices where the intensity and impact impact really kill the joints if you arent careful, fatigue gets the best of you or have bad form. Just curious. Thanks.0 -
Doesnt look like decelerator is even in the classic or did i miss simething?
You don't do it until block three that I recall.0 -
How many people do cold start? Anyone do the original p90x. Trying to figure what they did to get this down to 30 minutes. I would guess that pulling the warmup out to a separate video was one thing.
I do cold start every workout except the stretching dvds like Yoga, etc. I also tend to cool down a little longer, so the workouts are pushing an hour for me - so not much of a time saver from P90X for me.0 -
Doesnt look like decelerator is even in the classic or did i miss simething?
It starts in block 3 - just did it for the first time today.
Week 8 day 1 done! My diet has been off track the past couple of weeks and I'm going to try to clean it up for the rest of the program. Looking forward to results!0 -
Did eccentric lower for the first time yesterday and it flew by. Might be one of my favorites so far. Definitely feeling it today.
Still haven't really lost any weight yet, but that wasn't necessarily one of my goals for the first month. Now I'm thinking for blocks 2 and 3 I'm going to adjust my diet a little bit and try to cut some fat.0 -
Today is my second day on the lean schedule. I pretty much decided to complete this week and switch to classic. I'm used to doing circuit and after only two days I miss my weights lol0
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yup i did 30 days of lean and had no results so i switched to classic too0
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Checking in....Day 43 Upper Eccentric: This workout is the one that rocks my world. I still have to pause it to get all
10 pull-ups-to-negative pull ups in. I'm also really pushing weights and form on the dumbell excercises. I find myself
jonesing for The Challenge to see how my my pull-up total has increased by. Soon enough.
Day 44 Lower Eccentric: I find myself getting a little ahead of Tony and the gang, cause I've done this workout enough to
know whats next and the form I should use. This one never hits me until I'm done. Then I have a nice total body soreness...which is what YogaX is for the next day.
I'm doing the Mass circuit. I did measure before starting...I don't plan on measuring again until my 90 days are up. According to my
wife...the muscles in my arms are bigger. Time will tell....It's all about the journey...having a healthy happy one.0 -
Just starting week 7, and for the first time, I thinking about just returning the program for a refund. I have lost 4" and NO pounds over the last 6+ weeks. My eating is decent. Not great, but decent. I supplement with walking a couple miles a day and Barre and yoga classes 3x/week. In fact, I think the 4" I lost was from when I added Barre to my weekly routine
Anyone else? I actually really like the workouts themselves, but the scale just isn't moving after a month and a half, so it doesn't seem like this is the workout for me.0 -
Just starting week 7, and for the first time, I thinking about just returning the program for a refund. I have lost 4" and NO pounds over the last 6+ weeks. My eating is decent. Not great, but decent. I supplement with walking a couple miles a day and Barre and yoga classes 3x/week. In fact, I think the 4" I lost was from when I added Barre to my weekly routine
Anyone else? I actually really like the workouts themselves, but the scale just isn't moving after a month and a half, so it doesn't seem like this is the workout for me.
I'm in week 6 and I've lost maybe a pound or two. But I can definitely see more muscle definition, my pants fit better, I can balance longer, I'm more flexible, I feel better, and I don't get tired as easily. I just know that in order to drop more weight I need to eat a bit better as well.0 -
If all you're worried about is a number on a scale than you should focus more on your diet and less on what workout plan you're doing. It's only a half hour of exercise a day, it's not going to make you magically drop 20 lbs unless you change your diet also.
I'm in week 6 and I've lost maybe a pound or two. But I can definitely see more muscle definition, my pants fit better, I can balance longer, I'm more flexible, I feel better, and I don't get tired as easily. I just know that in order to drop more weight I need to eat a bit better as well.
I'm certainly not looking to drop 20 lbs overnight. I AM expecting to drop pounds when I'm working out and tracking my intake, though. A "decent, not great" day for me is still under 2k calories, so there's really no reason 30 min of working out, an hourish of walking, and yoga and Barre aren't enough activity to help me lose weight.
I know I didn't mention it above, but I've already completed previous Beachbody programs, all with pretty great results. This is the first time I've got a big fat 0 to show for my efforts.0 -
I'm certainly not looking to drop 20 lbs overnight. I AM expecting to drop pounds when I'm working out and tracking my intake, though. A "decent, not great" day for me is still under 2k calories, so there's really no reason 30 min of working out, an hourish of walking, and yoga and Barre aren't enough activity to help me lose weight.
I know I didn't mention it above, but I've already completed previous Beachbody programs, all with pretty great results. This is the first time I've got a big fat 0 to show for my efforts.0 -
At the end of the day, the only thing that matters for weight loss is calories in versus calories out. If you're not losing weight you're probably underestimating your intake or overestimating your exercise calories.
I started as a 206 lb female with sedentary job. The plan suggests 2400 cal for over 200 lb, and 2100 calories under 200 lb. I decided not to eat 2400, because that sounded ridiculously high, and I ate around 2150-2200 in the first 3 weeks totally compliant with the nutrition plan.
Result 2lb gain on 1st week, 1 lb gain on 2nd week, and half lb gain on 3rd week. I dropped 200-250 calorie on the 4th week, and voila the gain stopped. Nevertheless block 1 resulted almost 4 lb GAIN, because I followed the nutrition plan.
I got an accurate RMR testing, and a chat with a dietitian who almost laughed at the nutrition plan suggestion. From the begin of 5th week I reduced my intake with another 250 calories, and finally I started to lose. Now I eat ~1700 , which is more than 500 less than the plan suggested. I am starting block 2 transition week tomorrow, and finally today was the first day since I started that I went below my starting weight. .
The workout itself is good, but it is disheartening, that all my hard work in block 1 went for nothing. I obviously was overeating because of the flawed nutrition plan. Plus the entire block 2 effort was for recover the damage I did by following the plan in the 1st block. I could have lost 7-8 lb by now just following MFP guidance to lose a moderate 1 lb per week.
Lesson learned: do not follow anything blindly! If a calorie intake sounds high, it is high!0 -
Just starting week 7, and for the first time, I thinking about just returning the program for a refund. I have lost 4" and NO pounds over the last 6+ weeks. My eating is decent. Not great, but decent. I supplement with walking a couple miles a day and Barre and yoga classes 3x/week. In fact, I think the 4" I lost was from when I added Barre to my weekly routine
Anyone else? I actually really like the workouts themselves, but the scale just isn't moving after a month and a half, so it doesn't seem like this is the workout for me.
I didn't get to do the program very long before my surgery (2 weeks), but I had no loss at all. No inches or lbs. I know it was only 2 weeks, but in the program we did before this one I noticed loss every week. I've talked to a few other people that are noticing the same thing even after a month or more. I've followed you long enough to know you're putting in the work, so I hope it starts to pay off for you!! Good luck!0 -
I just started. Day 2 for me. So far so good.0
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You are right about that if no weight loss, it means the person is not in calorie deficit. However, if you follow program nutrition plan, you supposed to lose fat. The problem is the P90x3 nutrition plan is screwed up big time. The calories it suggests to eat is probably the MAINTENANCE calories with no deficit, but that is not what the guide say.
I started as a 206 lb female with sedentary job. The plan suggests 2400 cal for over 200 lb, and 2100 calories under 200 lb. I decided not to eat 2400, because that sounded ridiculously high, and I ate around 2150-2200 in the first 3 weeks totally compliant with the nutrition plan.
Result 2lb gain on 1st week, 1 lb gain on 2nd week, and half lb gain on 3rd week. I dropped 200-250 calorie on the 4th week, and voila the gain stopped. Nevertheless block 1 resulted almost 4 lb GAIN, because I followed the nutrition plan.
I got an accurate RMR testing, and a chat with a dietitian who almost laughed at the nutrition plan suggestion. From the begin of 5th week I reduced my intake with another 250 calories, and finally I started to lose. Now I eat ~1700 , which is more than 500 less than the plan suggested. I am starting block 2 transition week tomorrow, and finally today was the first day since I started that I went below my starting weight. .
The workout itself is good, but it is disheartening, that all my hard work in block 1 went for nothing. I obviously was overeating because of the flawed nutrition plan. Plus the entire block 2 effort was for recover the damage I did by following the plan in the 1st block. I could have lost 7-8 lb by now just following MFP guidance to lose a moderate 1 lb per week.
Lesson learned: do not follow anything blindly! If a calorie intake sounds high, it is high!
I think that's set up for people who have no idea how to eat healthy or what calorie range to shoot for, but if you've been on MFP for a while and know how to eat right you shouldn't have to change much.0 -
Very true, I skimmed through the nutrition plan and the calorie range seemed a little high so I just decided to keep within the same range I've had luck with on MFP.
I think that's set up for people who have no idea how to eat healthy or what calorie range to shoot for, but if you've been on MFP for a while and know how to eat right you shouldn't have to change much.
Plus those flashy claims of participants burning so high amount of calories ( a youtube video mentioned thousand! ) made me believe that the calorie allowance is justified.
Anyway , It is in the past now, at the end I figured it out and adjusted accordingly. I really hope I dip below 200 lb by the end. Thankfully block 2 really picked up the pace and all 3 strength training days were awesome. I am looking forward block 3. I probably add some strong lift for my transition weeks .0
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