P90X3 low impact.......

erikarobles
erikarobles Posts: 205 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I have neck and back issues and have been instructed by my doctor that high impact exercises will just eventually move me in the direction of sugery. With that being said I recently finished Focus T25 and even did a couple of extra weeks of Gamma.....I loved it and got GREAT results. I started P90X3 this week and I am a little worried that there is no modifier for low impact. Thanks to T25 I have some modifications that I can use but I just do not know if this is the program for me. Any other people in the same boat?

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  • pstanos
    pstanos Posts: 2
    On every dvd/program, there is one person always doing the modifier.
  • Still_Fluffy
    Still_Fluffy Posts: 341 Member
    I'm doing T25 and have done insanity. I would stick with T25, insanity caused major issues for my knees. I don't have those issues with T25. Yes, there is a modifer person, but the DVD also starts with a warraning that you you need to be careful as it is a high impact workout.
  • fallonrhea
    fallonrhea Posts: 388 Member
    I'm on the last phase of P90X3 right now and I definitely think there are ways you can modify the high intensity stuff so as to avoid issues with your back and neck. You should verify that pushups (perhaps on your knees) and pull-ups (you can do band pull downs instead) are okay though because there are a lot of those. They always have one person doing some modification for the high impact exercises so as long as you're careful I think you'll be fine.

    If you're interested in joining a fun little support group, PM me! There's a bunch of us doing T25 and P90X3 on Facebook and we're starting another free, 3-week competition for prizes on June 2nd. We just check in every day, get in a 25 minute workout, support one another, share recipes etc. No strings attached :)
  • Emileeza
    Emileeza Posts: 3
    Hi, this is kind of off topic for this thread, but I figured you all might be the best people to ask. I am doing Power 90, but I can't find it in the Exercise database. I would have listed each thing individually, but it wants time in minutes, and some of the reps are only done for a few seconds. I wondered if you all knew of a good way to record the strength and sweat exercises on MFP. Thanks.
  • _Terrapin_
    _Terrapin_ Posts: 4,301 Member
    Emileeza try this link

    http://tracker.dailyburn.com/workout_programs/114704-Power90-Stage-1-2

    It breaks down your workout by cardio and strength in percentages; so convert the time over and use it in your exercise diary. Good luck.
  • Emileeza
    Emileeza Posts: 3
    Thanks!!
  • _Terrapin_
    _Terrapin_ Posts: 4,301 Member
    You're welcome.

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