P90X - First timer

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  • DS13
    DS13 Posts: 136
    I have the P90x videos i was wondering is there a system as to which one you do first etc?? mine are not in any order? or am i being stupid?? you guys are making me want to try it now
    thanks

    There's a classic cycle that most people follow first.

    The first three weeks go like this.

    Chest & Back, Abs
    Plyo
    Shoulders & Arms, Abs
    Yoga
    Legs & Back, Abs
    Kenpo
    Stretch, Rest

    Week 4

    Yoga
    Core
    Kenpo
    Stretch
    Core
    Yoga
    Stretch, Rest

    Then it goes into phase 2 which I haven't looked at yet.
  • johnjely
    johnjely Posts: 99
    Starting today :)
  • LynseyLous
    LynseyLous Posts: 13 Member
    I have the P90x videos i was wondering is there a system as to which one you do first etc?? mine are not in any order? or am i being stupid?? you guys are making me want to try it now
    thanks

    There's a classic cycle that most people follow first.

    The first three weeks go like this.

    Chest & Back, Abs
    Plyo
    Shoulders & Arms, Abs
    Yoga
    Legs & Back, Abs
    Kenpo
    Stretch, Rest

    Week 4

    Yoga
    Core
    Kenpo
    Stretch
    Core
    Yoga
    Stretch, Rest

    Then it goes into phase 2 which I haven't looked at yet.

    thanks so much for your help much appreicated
  • bluegirl10
    bluegirl10 Posts: 695 Member
    Hi! My husband and I are starting today!.. My goal is to lose weight and tone up versus his is to gain weight/muscle. We are both doing the Classic and going to take it one day at a time! :)

    I was just wondering, do all of you follow the nutrition guide or do you do what works for you?

    Have a great week!
  • johnjely
    johnjely Posts: 99
    Finished Chest/Back and ARX. Was killed by dive bombers, diamonds, and pushups in general. Goal 1: Improve, improve, improve! I don't have a pull up bar, so I'm using resistance bands and a door -- anyone else using this method?
  • mzdawnte
    mzdawnte Posts: 20
    :smile: I just finished day 3 of p90x. Please add me to your friendlist. I'd love to keep up with everyone and their progress!
  • DS13
    DS13 Posts: 136
    Finished Chest/Back and ARX. Was killed by dive bombers, diamonds, and pushups in general. Goal 1: Improve, improve, improve! I don't have a pull up bar, so I'm using resistance bands and a door -- anyone else using this method?

    You could get an iron gym for your door, they work really well and are sturdy. It holds me up fine and no damage to the door frame or anything and I'm 230+ pounds.
  • jane77
    jane77 Posts: 489
    I'm using resistance bands for right now there's no way i can do a pull up. i did get a pull up bar(Ironman something got it at Ross's 12.99 )I did st with achair but really it was mostly leg. stretch dvd today liked it!felt good.. back to chest and back week 2 tomorrow hoping to work harder now that i know wahts going on.
  • DS13
    DS13 Posts: 136
    I started the second week today. I improved on most of the exercises, but got worse with the dive bombers. :ohwell:
  • bustacapps
    bustacapps Posts: 12
    I just began week 3. I'd love to have a female to relate to about the workouts as I am doing the workouts with my boyfriend.

    I tried to get my boyfriend in on the p90x action, but he refuses to do workout videos. Maybe at the end of 90days he'll be a believer! lol Keep up the good work! 3weeks seems so far away!


    LOL thanks! I started week 4 today, it seems a little less intense (which makes me think week 5 will be hell). P90X was my boyfriends idea, and he got me into it by making it a competition...that may be one way to get your boyfriend into it lol! Hope all is going well!
  • Stooooo
    Stooooo Posts: 1,191 Member
    I just began week 3. I'd love to have a female to relate to about the workouts as I am doing the workouts with my boyfriend.

    I tried to get my boyfriend in on the p90x action, but he refuses to do workout videos. Maybe at the end of 90days he'll be a believer! lol Keep up the good work! 3weeks seems so far away!


    LOL thanks! I started week 4 today, it seems a little less intense (which makes me think week 5 will be hell). P90X was my boyfriends idea, and he got me into it by making it a competition...that may be one way to get your boyfriend into it lol! Hope all is going well!

    Yes Week 4 is the Recovery Week, so it backs off a little and gives your muscle a chance to heal. Get ready for Phase 2, because it's a whole new ball game. Good luck!
  • Keisha604
    Keisha604 Posts: 126
    Plyos again. I honestly think it's my least favorite..lol
  • bmr5770
    bmr5770 Posts: 13
    Hi all! I'm joining in here as I just started yesterday. I've gotta say my upper body strength has *no where* else to go but up! After 25 pushups on the first exercise, I was lucky to break 4 or 5 in the push ups after that and the pull-ups were even more dismal.

    Gotta start somewhere tho :) I'll keep pushing play!
  • johnjely
    johnjely Posts: 99
    Day 2 done. Plyo is evil! I'll get better with time and effort, I'm sure, but today was a struggle to finish!
  • jane77
    jane77 Posts: 489
    chest back abbs today. went better knowing what was coming next. used more weight and few more reps but actually burned less calories guess because i wasnt jogging waiting for the kids lol felt great
    no matter what or how it went you did great got off the couch and pushed play GREAT JOB EVERYONE!
  • Keisha604
    Keisha604 Posts: 126
    Today was not a good one...but I have to stay optimistic. I cannot get discouraged. Keep it up guys!!
  • jane77
    jane77 Posts: 489
    poly day secend time around felt more confident its only 30 sec at a time remember that! we can do anything for 30 second no maybe not reaching the sky on a jump maybe not even jumping but we can keep moving for 30 sec at a time!!!! Bring it......
  • jane77
    jane77 Posts: 489
    Trott27. I like the new hair looks good :)
  • Creiche
    Creiche Posts: 264 Member
    Today is plyo for me. Definitely the toughest one of this cycle, but it feels so great afterward. Not looking forward to Core Synergistics next week...lots of difficult moves, but good for the body!
  • jkroc
    jkroc Posts: 137 Member
    I just finished wk 1 of the lean program for P90X yesterday. So far I love it and have dropped 4 lbs :)
  • JaimeNay
    JaimeNay Posts: 80 Member
    Today is day 10 of P90x for me. I was really sore the first week (especially after Plyo), but kept it up, not as sore this week. Good job everyone.
  • johnjely
    johnjely Posts: 99
    Today is day 10 of P90x for me. I was really sore the first week (especially after Plyo), but kept it up, not as sore this week. Good job everyone.

    I'm so glad to hear you're not as sore this week. I'm on day 4 and my body is screaming in protest, but I know it gets better now and am SO looking forward to it :)

    Yoga tonight after dinner, I'm really excited for it despite the length of the DVD. Keep it up, everyone!
  • jane77
    jane77 Posts: 489
    great job you all 4 lbs that great! Yoga is long but worth it just do your best forget the rest I think it was the hardest dvd so far not only to follow and understand the moves but the moves themself they really ask your muscle to do things they havent before Its great When i can do the dvd well from start to finish i will know Im strong :)
  • ohiolady
    ohiolady Posts: 4
    OK.. now after seeing all these posts, will get my p90X out.. did the abds/back once - will do the plyo tomorrow am!
  • YassSpartan
    YassSpartan Posts: 1,195 Member
    After over a year I'm starting a second round Monday next week. I hate that I let myself lose all my results, but this time I have different goals (better ones actually). So, to all the first timers, stick with it and bring it everyday. Trust me when I say it never gets easy, but it always shows the results when you take the photos, even when you think nothing is happening to your body.
    The success of P90X is not based on a myth but on the final results of those who complete the training and EAT properly, because the truth is, no matter how hard you workout, if you don't eat the right way, you won't get any results. So pleaseeeee, watch your diet, watch your form (is better to do less reps with good form than lots of reps with bad form), and ask, always ask when in doubt to those who have done it or are coaches.
  • jane77
    jane77 Posts: 489
    oh man yoga what can i say i am weak yes it hard and yes it very long but if you were driving to the gym, working out and all that, wont you be spending at least an hour and 1/2 if your skipping this one dont it will hubble you and make you stronger. Make it a great day Bring It
  • jkroc
    jkroc Posts: 137 Member
    Yoga is very long and hard. GOOD for you for doing it :) Today is core synergistics.....
  • DS13
    DS13 Posts: 136
    I missed a day yesterday so it feels weird. Also I read through the nutrition guide and it seems I haven't been getting enough calories for the program so it might explain some of the headaches I've been getting later in the day. So I'm gonna start over and follow the nutrition properly.
  • Keisha604
    Keisha604 Posts: 126
    Doing legs&back very soon...loving all of this strength training!

    p.s.
    TOM is coming soon and I can definitely tell. =/ But on the bright side I'm going to Chicago with my boyfriend next weekend! Looking forward to it!
  • jaybaileys
    jaybaileys Posts: 317
    I would also suggest doing the Classic version. I have done it 3 times. The first 90 days I followed the diet plan to a T and lost 25 lbs and 4 inches on my waist. I went from 173 to 148 and 36 inch waist to 32. Im now about 140 and 30 inch waist. Ive done P90X+, and Insanity also. You guys should see if there are any Beachbody Fit Clubs in your area. We have one on Sundays In Pittsburgh and its great doing the workouts with other folks!
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