New Round of P90X starts Feb 28th! Join me! Cont'd....
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Finished week 5 yesterday. Had a much needed rest day today and am now ready to start into week 6. Time flies when you're having fun!0
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subbing zumba and abs for the cardio X today - I feel good this morning, so hoping for an awesome workout!
Bob - I am sure the measurements are off, does she do measure three times each time? I find that helps - go through all of the measurements once, then do them all again, and then once more and take the average -
Oh - and my name is Michele - my incongnito name is erniemj - I think its funny because there is another michele with one "l" on here!
Measured once only. Will have her measure three times each on day 60...good idea. Thanks, Michelle.0 -
Did Core Synergistics for the fifth time today (it is a staple in P90X Lean) and tried lowering my weights and focused on form and proper core engagement and had the best workout yet...my advice to those just doing CS, don't be a hero with the weights and the workout will be much better. If you get too heavy, you think more about lugging the iron then focusing on the intent of the workout which is strengthening the core muscles (although you feel this workout everywhere). It only took me five rounds to figure it out (I am dense sometimes).
Cardio-X tomorrow morning and then hitting the road until the weekend...
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Hello all u P90X-ers! So glad I found this thread and hope its alright if I jump on board with all of u hard workers! My husband and I are currently on wk 3 phase 1 and feel good about it but we also have those moments during the workouts when we honestly think our limbs are going to fall off!
Today was Shoulders and Back and of course the wonderful :noway: Ab Ripper X. I have a love/hate relationship with these dvds haha. My favorite is Kenpo X! Always look forward to doing that one! Feel free to send me friend requests, its great motivation seeing sooooo many people doing (and loving) P90X! 0 -
Hi Kelnurse! I just jumped in, so I am sure its okay for you too! ddavies (the thread starter), myself and you are all on week 3 of phase 1 - I have shoulders and arms today with ab ripper X also! - I can't quite make it through all of ab ripper - I do it all, but not as many reps as Tony and his pals do - but I will get there!0
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Morning all! Today is the mother!!!!! Plyo X baby!!!! My fiance has a late meeting so I'm hoping that he still has the energy to do it later on but he's going to call me and let me know whether or not to wait for him and knowing him, he won't call until really later! Soooo.....I think I'm just going to do it! As much as I love working out with him, I don't want to chance it and him not have the energy. He's been having a rough week so far at work and it's only Tuesday. It's so hard to try and keep him positive and focused here at home when he comes home from having a bad day, ya know? He's doing so good and I don't want to bug him about working out. Ugghhhh.........life! lol
Kimmi: Wow! Week 5 already! Bring it girl! Are you taking pics and measurements?!!! Hope so!!!
Michelle: Keep up the good work girl, when you do get all the way through ARX, it will be a glorious day! I remember when I first made it all the way through! I gave the biggest Woo hoo!!!!! Seriously, though, I did and you will too!
Kelnurse: Welcome aboard, glad to have another X'er join in! The more, the marrier! Love to see that you're doing it with your hubby too! Don't worry, this is my 4th round of the X and I still have those limb falling off days! lol In fact, I just had one yesterday with Chest & Back! Muscles were quivering! Like Michelle said, we're on the same week. Keep pushing that play button and those results will follow! I look forward to hearing about your experience!
Well, just wanted to make a quick morning check in! I think I'm going to go about my normal routine and energize up with some Shakeology and then dive into Plyo! Make it a great day everyone! See ya later!
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Yesterday was my firsy Core Syn day. Have to say that I wasn't a huge fan.
I liked the leg work, but a lot of the floor moves can really tweak a bad back (such as myself). I had to modify.
And somehow - maybe walking pushups - I did something to my right wrist. It hurts so bad I am wondering if I tore something or have a hairline fracture. If it hasn't improved by tomorrow I will have to call a doctor. Ugh!
So I'm guessing Kenpo is out today... maybe stretch instead after a bike ride.
Oh well. Getting old is the pits! Thank goodness it's recovery week!0 -
In Phase 2 week 2. Did Core last night and noticed I did so much better than normal. Really brought it on all the pushups and other floor work as those tend to be the hardest! Still can't get anywhere near those crazy Chatarunga Runs/Isos!!! Cardio X tongiht which is a fave of mine since it mixes so many of the other programs. Excited to be half way through Phase 2 already
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Yesterday was my firsy Core Syn day. Have to say that I wasn't a huge fan.
I liked the leg work, but a lot of the floor moves can really tweak a bad back (such as myself). I had to modify.
And somehow - maybe walking pushups - I did something to my right wrist. It hurts so bad I am wondering if I tore something or have a hairline fracture. If it hasn't improved by tomorrow I will have to call a doctor. Ugh!
So I'm guessing Kenpo is out today... maybe stretch instead after a bike ride.
Oh well. Getting old is the pits! Thank goodness it's recovery week!
Yeah, Core Synergistics can be tough...I agree on the floor exercises as I have had back issues in the past. I find that if I keep up on the Yoga-X, I do better on the core/ab workouts. I tend to pause the remote and do the spinal stretches a little longer than Tony does them. Just a thought...
Good luck and I hope you are OK...0 -
In Phase 2 week 2. Did Core last night and noticed I did so much better than normal. Really brought it on all the pushups and other floor work as those tend to be the hardest! Still can't get anywhere near those crazy Chatarunga Runs/Isos!!! Cardio X tongiht which is a fave of mine since it mixes so many of the other programs. Excited to be half way through Phase 2 already
Good job! I had a good CS workout as well yesterday. I don't get into Chatarunga Run...I stay in plank. I simply do not have the hip flexibility to get that low (yet). I do the ISOs in the bonus round on my toes until I start running out of gas and then drop to the knees. When Tony goes back to plank, I get back on my toes and try to stay on my toes for the Chat ISO (until I run out of gas again). By that point in the workout, I am pretty gassed, but I try to do what I can so I can feel the sense of accomplishment when I can actually do them properly. Great job!0 -
Hitting the road guys! My car will be loaded with luggage, food, protein supplements, weights/bands, food scale, etc. etc...and of, course P90X DVDs, book, and nutrition plan. I may need to trade out my Saturn for a Winnebego...LOL. Luckily, I am not flying but lugging the weights REALLY SUCKS...Almost forgot, plunked down $40 bucks on a door frame pull up contraption...hopefully, I don't rip out the door frames at the hotel when I do Shoulders, Chest, and Triceps on Wednesday. Will be the first time doing that workout since I am doing Lean. I think I will preview the DVD tonight to see what I am getting into...looks like an old school pull up/ push up routine.
Take care and keep BRINGING IT!0 -
Phase 1, Week 3, Day 2 - Plyo! I think this is my favorite video so far. It really seems to pump me up for the day.
@repobob: Good luck on the road. I travel once or twice a year for work, and just can't seem to get any kind of consistent workout done. Keep us posted on how it goes.0 -
The Mother!!!!!!! Whew! Dripping in plyo sweat! Sorry but it's true! lol Now, sipping on my yummy recovery drink!!! How is everyone's day going so far? Pushing that play button?
jljohnson: Bring it today! Remember, tip of the day, think like a cat!
Bob: Safe travels and way to go on keeping up with your schedule! You rock!
Brandi: I can't believe you're half way through phase II already! Crazy! I am not looking forward to those chattarunga runs! Grrrrr! Keep bringing it girl!
Hello to all the other peeps! Shout out to ya! Make today a good one all!
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Hello Everybody! So happy to see all the support here! I realized I made a mistake in my post yesterday, I said I did shoulders and BACK when its shoulders and ARMS but I think u all knew which one I meant :blushing: Thanks to all of u for allowing me to join in the fun! Getting ready to do the 90 min yoga dvd (ugh). Hubby is NOT a fan and cant do half the moves but he is a great sport about it! Have to say when I catch a glimpse of him trying to do some of the moves I chuckle about it (meanwhile fall out of pose :happy: ) Have a great night everyone!!0
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shoulders and arms and ab ripper today - added heavier weights - felt good - cannot do all of ab ripper - some of the exercises really hurt my lower back - so I modify - otherwise - a success!0
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Question. Do you guys do stretchX or just take a rest day?0
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Hello Everybody! So happy to see all the support here! I realized I made a mistake in my post yesterday, I said I did shoulders and BACK when its shoulders and ARMS but I think u all knew which one I meant :blushing: Thanks to all of u for allowing me to join in the fun! Getting ready to do the 90 min yoga dvd (ugh). Hubby is NOT a fan and cant do half the moves but he is a great sport about it! Have to say when I catch a glimpse of him trying to do some of the moves I chuckle about it (meanwhile fall out of pose :happy: ) Have a great night everyone!!
A lot of people forego Yoga-X for a different P90X workout or different routine altogether, but I stick with it for two reasons:
1. I get better every time I do it...I get stronger, achieve better balance, and get a little more flexible. I don't like to stop something because I suck at it (unless it is golf). I actually held Crane for about 15 seconds last time I did Yoga-X (world record for me).
2. I really feel it is an integral part of P90X. "In Tony I Trust!". I think I recover better from previous workouts (cardio or resistance) and better prepare for the next day's workout when I do Yoga-X.
On a side note, I rarely make "decrees" with my wife, but I have strictly forbade her from witnessing me doing Yoga-X, unless she cares to grab a mat and join in the fun!0 -
Did Plyo today and officially completed day 30! Yay me! :laugh: Wow is that a killer workout! I was literally dripping sweat all over the floor!
I measured today and I managed to lose 1" off my abdomen and 2" off my hips! Overall I lost just over 6" total. Not the ginormous numbers I've seen others post but it's a lot more than I'd have lost sitting on my butt! And I'm on my way and ready to tackle this next phase. I knew when I started I would do at least three rounds of this so I'm in it for the long haul. I just found out my sister bought Insanity but feels it's too hard for her so I might be able to buy it off her or at least borrow it so I'm already thinking beyond my current set. I don't want to do all this hard work and then let it fade away!0 -
Question. Do you guys do stretchX or just take a rest day?
What I have done so far is I have done X-Stretch after the first and second week of Phase 1 and knowing I am going into the recovery week, take the rest day at the end of the third week knowing I have two Yoga-X sessions and at least one X-Stretch session during recovery. At the end of the recovery week, I took a rest day only because I flew from Phoenix, AZ to Ohio that day and the long flight and loss of three hours made it tough. If I had the day to do it, I probably would have done it.
I think the rule of thumb (personally...IMO) is to do X-Stretch when you have general workout soreness to help prepare for the new week but if you tweaked something (nothing serious, but a little more than general soreness) it may be better to just rest to allow the body to further heal, especially if the tweaked area may get further tweaked by stretching that particular area.0 -
Did Plyo today and officially completed day 30! Yay me! :laugh: Wow is that a killer workout! I was literally dripping sweat all over the floor!
I measured today and I managed to lose 1" off my abdomen and 2" off my hips! Overall I lost just over 6" total. Not the ginormous numbers I've seen others post but it's a lot more than I'd have lost sitting on my butt! And I'm on my way and ready to tackle this next phase. I knew when I started I would do at least three rounds of this so I'm in it for the long haul. I just found out my sister bought Insanity but feels it's too hard for her so I might be able to buy it off her or at least borrow it so I'm already thinking beyond my current set. I don't want to do all this hard work and then let it fade away!
Great progress! I am planning on multiple rounds as well and the "long haul" mentality helps get the mind right when the progresses aren't nearly as dramatic as we hope...the results will come...I am trying to enjoy the mini successes along the way while keeping my mind on the ultimate goal. As my signature says, "The journey is the reward."
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I feel like I am hogging the thread tonight, but I had to post this...I just settled in my hotel room and tried out the door frame pull up bar and I was frustrated to see that the damn door frame was too wide for the pull up brace! After scratching my head a bit, I saw that I could replicate the pull up move by looping the green resistance band over the door inside near the hinge and closing the door. With about 8 inches of the green band hanging outside the closed door, I had enough tension to replicate the pull up moves pretty well and the bands stayed put! I call that "ingenuity by necessity". For those on the thread that are on my friends list, I aplogize for the redundancy, but I thought it was worthwhile for the group if they travel.
Note to self: Order the extension bar for the pull up brace STAT.
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My last post was from my phone, so it was a bit curt - sorry about that, I am not a good texting, in fact I don't care much for technology in general - another reason I like Tony Horton's videos - basic, but highly effective!
Knittnponder - excellent - 6" is great in 30 days! - I never got around to taking before measurements (did photos though) - so I will take measurements at day 30 - Oh - and I knit also!! I just knitted a bunch of little mini aliens for my son's birthday party goodie bags - like, really, what 8 year old boy would not want a tiny knitted alien (well, I hopefully scored some cool mom points with the other moms)!0 -
Hi all (again)! I ran across this article while perusing some BeachBody e-Newsletters that were cluttering my inbox. It is an alternate P90X schedule for those that are balancing P90X and running. Link is below.
http://www.beachbody.com/product/p90x-online/newsletters/p90xnl_023.do?code=EMAIL_P90XEE_W6M1_ARTICLE1#article1
Hope it is helpful...
'Night all...0 -
Checking in for the first time in a while... I'm battling a nasty sinus infection, I'm still only one day behind schedule. I'm finally giving in and going to the Dr. today though, so I may have to shut it down for a day or two. Hate this stuff. Seriously considering getting allergy shots, I deal with this stuff all the time and I take a lot of allergy meds already.0
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Did Plyo today and officially completed day 30! Yay me! :laugh: Wow is that a killer workout! I was literally dripping sweat all over the floor!
I measured today and I managed to lose 1" off my abdomen and 2" off my hips! Overall I lost just over 6" total. Not the ginormous numbers I've seen others post but it's a lot more than I'd have lost sitting on my butt! And I'm on my way and ready to tackle this next phase. I knew when I started I would do at least three rounds of this so I'm in it for the long haul. I just found out my sister bought Insanity but feels it's too hard for her so I might be able to buy it off her or at least borrow it so I'm already thinking beyond my current set. I don't want to do all this hard work and then let it fade away!
Nice! I'm anxious to see what kind of results I have after my 30 days. If it's like yours, I'll be thrilled! I'd love to continue and do more rounds too. I'm reserving making that decision until I've at least tried all the workouts, and see what kind of results I get.0 -
Arms/Back/ARX is done for the day!
Today is an all-day potluck at work. I know my eating won't be terrific today. I'm going to treat myself a little, but try not to go overboard. Wish me luck!0 -
Got my *kitten* kicked by CoreX last night and had to skip the bonus round. I thought I was getting better at everything until last night, made me feel like a newb again. I need some more work on my core I guess.0
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Getting ready to head out for Zumba and abs (subbed for Yoga X) - which is Day 18 for me (week 3, phase 1) P90x Lean - looking for a great calorie burn! I get to do Yoga X on Sunday for Week 4 - I know how important it is to overall success!0
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Into Phase 3!
I had to split up Chest, Back & ARX on Tuesday. Pulled a Jillian halfway through my morning workout and decided to call it quits till the afternoon. Picked it up after dinner, and finished it out. Pullups are continuing to get easier, and I actually did all of the Dive Bombers. I could barely do three the first few times through. Thank you Core Synergistics!
Had Plyo this morning and busted out 803 calories. Felt much better than yesterday. I think the three extra cups of water before bed helped.
And I do have to say, P90X is doing my body good.
End of Power 90 / Start of P90X:
A week or so ago:
Anyway, have a great day everyone. Keep hitting play!0 -
Adam, that's great! I can really tell a difference. Keep it up!!
On a side note. I don't think I fractured my wrist, but I did definitely strain some muscles. Today is better, but still wrapped and not able to sleep through the night (even took vicodin). Oh well, thank goodness for recovery week, my treadmill and bike. Today I will attempt to stretch and maybe do one handed elliptical.0
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