New round of P90X starts Feb 28th! Join me!

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  • ddavies919
    ddavies919 Posts: 1,005 Member
    Im still sore from Chest & Back monday. Have arms and shoulders tonight. Hope I wont be using alot of the same muscles...lol. I am continuing to jog, thought I was gonna be super tired.. But so far its going good

    Nice job girl! :drinker:
  • Crowhorse
    Crowhorse Posts: 394 Member
    Well, one more day down. CardioX today. Not up to par still, but I managed a 375 burn for the 45 minute workout. Tomorrow is my favorite workout. I am looking forward to Shoulder and Arms.
  • jataijah
    jataijah Posts: 192 Member
    Day 3 of P90x Arms & Shoulders and Ab Ripper X. Was still sore at the beginning of the work from Sundays chest and back. But the soreness got better through the workout. Feeling really great!!:smile:
  • lindajay3
    lindajay3 Posts: 144 Member
    currently going through each video 1x to familerize myself with it I will be starting next week sometime! Cant wait, I am sooooooo EXCITED!!
    Thats what I am doing also!!!
    However I cant do situps so my AB ripper is not going well... and Pylo kicked my butt last time.. but I am not giving up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Ab Ripper kicked my butt the first time, too. You think you're in decent shape and then find out you can't do a sit-up! But just wait because it get's better pretty quickly - I'm on my second week and feel I can do a little more than last. Just keep pushin' and don't give up!!

    Finished up Week 2/Day2 this morning - Cardio X. I felt a little more coordinated with the punch combinations and could do the wacky jacks! Feels good!
  • Tracey1234
    Tracey1234 Posts: 18 Member
    Ok - I can't stand Yoga X is there something better out there? I am sooo bored with it and don't feel like I burned anything. I was thinking for doing Cardio X or Kenpo X again instead of the Yoga. Will this mess me up at all?
  • lindajay3
    lindajay3 Posts: 144 Member
    Ok - I can't stand Yoga X is there something better out there? I am sooo bored with it and don't feel like I burned anything. I was thinking for doing Cardio X or Kenpo X again instead of the Yoga. Will this mess me up at all?

    This week when I do yoga x I'm going to skip some of the beginning and get further into the dvd - see if it picks up at all later on. Also, I have a pilates for weight loss dvd that I want to watch and see if it's any better.
  • Crowhorse
    Crowhorse Posts: 394 Member
    I had a great compliment yesterday!

    I hadn't seen my hubby in a few weeks. Well, last night he got to see me, and he asked me whether I was working out. He had no idea I was. I asked him why he thought that. He told me I was looking good.

    That made my day. Even though I don't notice a difference, whether on the scale or in the mirror, apparently he did.

    I guess I really must be changing.
  • NykkieC
    NykkieC Posts: 622 Member
    Hi everyone! I would love to join this thread, I am on day 3 of my first round :)

    I do have a question - what kind of results can I expect for just the first round? I heard that women sometimes need 2 rounds to get the results that they desire (which is fine, I am in no hurry!).

    Hope everyone has a great day!
    Nykkie
  • edorice
    edorice Posts: 4,519 Member
    Hi everyone! I would love to join this thread, I am on day 3 of my first round :)

    I do have a question - what kind of results can I expect for just the first round? I heard that women sometimes need 2 rounds to get the results that they desire (which is fine, I am in no hurry!).

    Hope everyone has a great day!
    Nykkie

    Depends on the effort that you put into it. In my first round I ate between 1700-1900 calories, and sometimes did double workouts. I lost 24 pounds during the first round. Make sure you learn learn learn as much as you can.
  • OSU_Sarah
    OSU_Sarah Posts: 107 Member
    I should be getting my P90X in the mail in the next day or 2. Can't wait to start!
  • lizard9800
    lizard9800 Posts: 474 Member
    Does anyone have an opinion on whether it is better to do fewer regular pushups, or more on your knees?? I was thinking of starting on my knees and working my way to regular, but maybe I should just start with regular and watch the progress?
  • knittnponder
    knittnponder Posts: 1,953 Member
    Does anyone have an opinion on whether it is better to do fewer regular pushups, or more on your knees?? I was thinking of starting on my knees and working my way to regular, but maybe I should just start with regular and watch the progress?

    I personally have chosen to do them on my knees and work my way up. I'm doing this because I know my form isn't very good in a full on pushup. I do Taekwondo 2x a week and my instructor has been trying to get me to do pushups with better form so I know mine isn't good yet. I figure I'll get stronger and be able to transition into the proper form soon. I just don't want to do them incorrectly and injure myself or not get the workout I should be getting.
  • AdamATGATT
    AdamATGATT Posts: 573 Member
    Does anyone have an opinion on whether it is better to do fewer regular pushups, or more on your knees?? I was thinking of starting on my knees and working my way to regular, but maybe I should just start with regular and watch the progress?

    I do as many regular pushups as I can. When I can't do anymore of those, I move down to my knees and bust out as many of those as I can before I fail.
  • Crowhorse
    Crowhorse Posts: 394 Member
    Does anyone have an opinion on whether it is better to do fewer regular pushups, or more on your knees?? I was thinking of starting on my knees and working my way to regular, but maybe I should just start with regular and watch the progress?

    I do as many regular pushups as I can. When I can't do anymore of those, I move down to my knees and bust out as many of those as I can before I fail.

    That's what I've been trying to do. Can't do many regular at this point, but at least I am doing some now.

    Hardest thing is that doing proper form regular, my lower abs are sore and I can feel it strain when I try to do proper push-ups. Who knows which of the exercises made them sore, but it does make it more difficult to do regular push-ups.
  • NykkieC
    NykkieC Posts: 622 Member
    Hi everyone! I would love to join this thread, I am on day 3 of my first round :)

    I do have a question - what kind of results can I expect for just the first round? I heard that women sometimes need 2 rounds to get the results that they desire (which is fine, I am in no hurry!).

    Hope everyone has a great day!
    Nykkie

    Depends on the effort that you put into it. In my first round I ate between 1700-1900 calories, and sometimes did double workouts. I lost 24 pounds during the first round. Make sure you learn learn learn as much as you can.

    Thanks! I'm super determined and I think I'm going to do doubles, too. I'd like the extra cardio 3Xs a week!
    24 pound loss is great! That's around the amount that I want to lose during my first round.
  • kgage1011
    kgage1011 Posts: 11 Member
    I am SO there! My husband and I ordered P90X this last Saturday, and according to Fed Ex, it should be here by this Saturday! PERFECT TIMING! God loves me. He knew I wanted a support team...what better support than this!!
  • edorice
    edorice Posts: 4,519 Member
    Does anyone have an opinion on whether it is better to do fewer regular pushups, or more on your knees?? I was thinking of starting on my knees and working my way to regular, but maybe I should just start with regular and watch the progress?

    Start regular and then drop to your knees.
  • dyiaane
    dyiaane Posts: 271 Member
    Just did phase 1 session 3- Shoulders and Arms and Ab Ripper. Not too bad, just long. Feeling kind of sore from Monday still.
  • knittnponder
    knittnponder Posts: 1,953 Member
    I just finished Shoulders and Arms (day 3 of my first round) and AbRipperX and I have one question. How am I supposed to get through the rest of my day when I can barely lift my arms! I am spent! :bigsmile:

    That was a really good workout for my arms. I've been trying to do some strength training on my own but really didn't know what I was doing. That was part of the appeal of P90X was that there is a scripted regimen that will take me through all the body parts. Now that I have it I see that i was neglecting lots of muscle groups so I'm really happy I went ahead with the program. However, I'm stronger than I thought! Most of the exercises I was pulling 10 pound or 13.5 pound weights. A couple of the weaker areas I did 6 but I think I need to bump those to 8.

    So I'm exhausted but thrilled!

    Edited because I can't spell.
  • edorice
    edorice Posts: 4,519 Member
    I just finished Shoulders and Arms (day 3 of my first round) and AbRipperX and I have one question. How am I supposed to get through the rest of my day when I can barely lift my arms! I am spent! :bigsmile:

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    i think you'll find that this will become one of your favorite DVD's . I always look forward to Shoulder & Arm day. And just think of what they will look like in the sleeves tops during Spring and Summer.
  • ddavies919
    ddavies919 Posts: 1,005 Member
    Alright eveyrone! I am ready to start! I went out today, got all of my food shopping done and I am loaded with protein! Woo hoo!!!! Almond milk, egg whites, protein bars, yogurt, quinoa and of course.......Shakeology! I can not wait to start. I know I keep saying that and you're all probably sick of me saying it but too bad because I am! lol I am more determined this round than any other round of P90X that I've done. I know it might be a long shot, but I'm hoping to get off the last 10-15lbs! I lost close to 20lbs my first round but that was almost 40lbs ago and other programs ago; I'm done at this weight, time to move on!

    knittnponder: Girl, you are bringing it! Way to go! I love love love shoulders and arms!!!! The glam muscles as Tony would say!

    kgage: Welcome!!!! You've found the right thread and place for support! I'm hoping that my fiance will join me, says he's going to but I'm not holding my breath! lol Congrats to you and your hubby for supporting each other, I think that's great! I look forward to reading your posts!

    Oh about the whole push up dilema. When I first starting P90X, or any workout for that matter, I couldn't do a push up to save my life! I started on my knees and eventually got stronger and was able to do them on my feet. I say that if you absolutely can not do them on your feet to start with, it's ok to start on your knees, gain the strength and then move to your feet. Sometimes now though, I'll start on my feet and when I'm spent, I'll go to my knees. It's what you feel you can do but you do want to try and challenge yourself, it's the only way you'll build that strength.

    Hope everyone is having a great day and I am looking forward to talking workouts with you all! You're making me jealous! lol

    Make it a great day!

    Deb
  • corrinebean
    corrinebean Posts: 4 Member
    Started day one for my first time ever on Monday this week ... so that would make today day 3, and I'm doing the classic version. I'm sooo sore (that's what I get for allowing myself to become very fluffy the past few months!!), and know that there's no way I can push through the bicep/tricep workout tonight, so I'm going to allow myself a night of rest and get back into it tomorrow!

    Am really looking forward to seeing results. I'm not following hte diet plan from P90x, but am monitoring my own calories/fat/carbs/fiber, etc. Any advice from any seasoned P90x'ers out there would be great!

    My wedding is coming up at the end of August, and I'll be doing another triathlon in October, so it'll be interesting to see how the change in workout routine with this affects my tri times (I'm nowhere near fast - I race to finish - but I've never really done a complete strength + cardio training routine to get ready for any of my prior triathlons ... just swim/bike/run all week long!).
  • pmsracing
    pmsracing Posts: 3
    I have the p90x and can totally start on the 28th but my question is which is most effective? the Lean or the Classic?
    Thanks.
  • rowerc2
    rowerc2 Posts: 158
    So after sporadic attempt to start my 2nd round of P90X on Nov 28, I will start again on Feb 28 - knew I had to start over again when I did Legs and Back X and Ab Ripper X on Sunday, and I was sore as heck - which I shouldn't be at this point....

    Just going to finish off this week, and start fresh on Monday!
  • ddavies919
    ddavies919 Posts: 1,005 Member
    Corrine: Welcome! :flowerforyou: It's good that you listened to your body and took a rest day but don't forget to continue! lol My hat goes off to you, I'm not a runner but I jog occassionally. I have a bum knee. I too am getting married this summer, so congrats to you! :drinker: We'll be looking HOT in our dresses! :bigsmile: My only advice to you in the eating is continue to track your intake and the key to this first month is getting plenty of protein! You can even continue that into phase II if you feel like you still have some goo around the middle you'd like to get off. lol Like me! lol And don't be afraid to eat!!!! I will be consuming about 1800 calories in phase I and yes, it's scary to me but I trust Tony! The guy knows what he's doing! So, keep up the good work and the results will naturally follow!

    pmsracing: Yay! Another starter with me....woo hoo! Welcome! :flowerforyou: What's more effective is all based on the person. I mean, what do you want to accomplish? Do you want to lose weight primarily or do you want to tone and lose some weight? If you want to tone up and lose, I'd suggest the classic. Muscle burns fat! So, don't be afraid of getting your guns! lol

    rower: Awesome! This is going to be a great group, I can see it! Can't wait read about your progress! Let's do this!
  • Crowhorse
    Crowhorse Posts: 394 Member
    Just finished my shoulders, arms, and abs. LOVE that workout. I got a better burn than the cardio.

    The abs workout kills me, but I am definitely improving, and fairly quickly.
  • ddavies919
    ddavies919 Posts: 1,005 Member
    Just finished my shoulders, arms, and abs. LOVE that workout. I got a better burn than the cardio.

    The abs workout kills me, but I am definitely improving, and fairly quickly.

    Love that workout! Nice job!!!! :drinker:
  • pmsracing
    pmsracing Posts: 3
    Alrighty then classic it is..I would really like to tone and lose weight so if I can accomplish both then its all good Thanks.
  • blueviolet20
    blueviolet20 Posts: 317 Member
    I was just wondering the same thing....I really want to join this challenge, but I don't want to build so much muscle as much as I want to reduce fat. Therefore, would it be better for me to do the Lean, or the Classic? Also, I want to train for a 5K in June. Should I do running as well as P90X?
  • ddavies919
    ddavies919 Posts: 1,005 Member
    I was just wondering the same thing....I really want to join this challenge, but I don't want to build so much muscle as much as I want to reduce fat. Therefore, would it be better for me to do the Lean, or the Classic? Also, I want to train for a 5K in June. Should I do running as well as P90X?

    Welcome! I'd love to have you join us. But, don't think of it as a challenge necessarily, just a group of us getting together to talk about our experiences with the program and to support and motivate each other. Don't worry about bulking up, won't happen. You can do what I'm going to do and that is, I'm going to lift heavy but not too heavy and try to do more reps with lighter weights as opposed to less reps with heavier weights, make sense? I want to maintain my lean muscle I already have so I think that's what I've decided to do. Also, I do have (somewhere) a schedule from a friend who is a runner on how to incorporate running into your P90X schedule if any of you would like it, let me know.
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