p90x - really?

While I liked the p90x program, I found that I just couldn't afford the gear to go with it. After that I gave Insanity a try and liked it much more. Burned more calories and all you need is a mat and a good pair of shoes... oh... and a towel for the buckets of sweat.

When I first started either they kicked my butt, I just did what I could, took breaks when I needed to and pushed through it. Don't feel bad if you need to take a breather and DO NOT try to keep up with them. Also, if you want to stick with P90X, try to follow their calendar which can be found in pdf format on the beach body website. It will set out, month by month, a gradually more intense series of workouts so you can ease into it... I use the word "ease" lightly.

Hey man I just wanted to give you a "Never Give UP!" I am on my last week of P90X and I feel awesome. I was in the same boat as you in the beginning though. I couldn't eve do one pull up and now I can do five easy! Plyometrics is still a challenge but I can get through the whole workout without any extra breaks.

All you have to do is honestly what Tony says, do what you can and modify until you get better. Don't get bent outta shape if you can barely do a few pushups or only curl 15lbs or whatever. The MOST important thing is to stick with it because it really does work.

Don't give up man, just stay consistent and you will get there.

My husband & I (def. out of shape) started P90X as well and we were SOOO sore the first week we almost gave up too. But, we are in Phase 2 week 2 right now and moving right along! It never gets "easier" per se but you will notice how your muscles start to figure out how to do things (like more pushups, lunges, pullups etc). I have weakling arms and have never been able to do pull-ups even in my best shape back in high school. So I do them assissted with the chair and notice I am getting much better. Same for pushups. Just keep at it! And like Tony famously says, "Do your best and forget the rest!"