P90X & People Who've Done Multiple Rounds

knittnponder
knittnponder Posts: 1,953 Member
edited September 26 in Fitness and Exercise
For those of you who have done multiple rounds of P90X, how long did you wait between rounds? I'm just going into phase 3 and am really beginning to see some changes. I knew when I started this that I would be doing more than one round and now that I'm approaching the final stretch I want to make sure I have a game plan in place. I know me, if I don't already have a start date for the next round I'll just put it off indefinitely and I don't want to do that!

I was kind of thinking about take a two week break before gearing up again. This doesn't mean I won't be doing anything during those two weeks though! I do Taekwondo twice a week regardless of other workouts I do and that will continue. I also have a treadmill and a variety of other DVD's (though none as intense as the P90X workouts.) It would probably be mostly cardio and yoga/pilates during the break (and maybe I'll finally try Zumba!)

What do you think? Should I just take a week break like during the program or is two weeks ok? I don't want to wait too long or I'll flake out. :P (BTW, I don't follow their nutrition plan so I would continue with my own personal eating plan no matter what exercise I'm doing.)

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  • angel_eyes17
    angel_eyes17 Posts: 103 Member
    Bump - (because I would like to know the same thing)
  • lerchfighter
    lerchfighter Posts: 19
    Knittnponder,

    I'm on phase 4 of P90X and I have not taken breaks in between each phase. I committed to doing it for a whole year before I evaluate the program and I have to say that phases 3 and 4 have, with the addition of MFP, given me the best results. I'm kind of on track to be a P90X guy for life because, at 47, I'm in better shape and look better that I did when I was a 25 year-old Marine in great shape (have lost 40 lbs and 8 inches off of my waist).

    I'm going to take a 6 week break at the end of the year but am going to substitue the P90X resistance videos with good old-fashioned weight training at a gym 3-4 days a week. On the other 2-3 days I'm going to do the plyometrics or other rigorous cardio (I play a lot of basketball with the old guys).

    After the 6 weeks on the weights, I'll start another year of P90X. For me, it's the only way to go as I travel about 20 days a month and I can always find a gym with the weights I need. The cardio DVD's are easy to do in the room.

    To answer your main question; I've always found myself sore everytime I restart a phase so I'm a firm believer in the muscle confusion phylosophy they claim. If you're pushing hard in the videos and you still feel a little sore when you start a new phase, I think you're making good progress.

    Hope that helps.

    Uncle Ted
  • johnwhitent
    johnwhitent Posts: 648 Member
    Through the winter I took two week breaks in between rounds, but I was shocked at how sore I got when I started back the first time. So the second time I did some light strength training during my "off" weeks and made sure to do a few pull ups, push ups and such as they really make me sore if I get out of practice. Now that nice weather is here I'm doing P90X strength training but going outdoors three days a week running and cycling. I'm also going to alternate with Supreme 90 in the summer for the shorter workouts so I can get out more.
  • knittnponder
    knittnponder Posts: 1,953 Member
    Thank you! I really like the structure and P90X was exactly what I needed as far as a routine for strength training. A gym is not an option for me right now and he hits all the major body parts so I've really appreciated that part. I know some people get bored with the same DVD's over and over again but I feel like even after doing this for almost 60 days (I'm in recovery week) I am nowhere near perfecting most of the exercises. My type A personality wants to "make it pretty"! :)

    I think I'll go ahead and take a 2 week break then jump right back in. I am finally seeing the beginnings of change in my body and I really don't want to lose that momentum. And I really like the strength training! Thanks again for responding!
  • sonjarbrn
    sonjarbrn Posts: 1
    It is recommended to do a recovery week, but unless you have an injury, it is okay to start after you complete it. Personally, I would do a recovery week (follow your schdule) that way your body can recovery from the last phase. Good luck to you all!!! I know I absolutely have planned to make this a life long change, just not a 90 day thing. If you have anymore questions, please feel free to message me at: sonjarbrn@beachbodycoach.com or sonjarbrn@aol.com. KEEP PUSHING PLAY & BRINGIN' IT! :) Youcan also sign up for me to be your personal coach for free. I can message you the details, just let me know!
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