1st day-p90x--help

I too could only do maybe half when I had started. I could definately tell a big difference around week 3. Stick with it don't get discouraged. Just do what you can. Don't push to hard where you hurt yourself though either! You will do great!

I can't comment for everyone, but we all have to start somewhere. I started out very slowly too, so just keep going, you'll be knocking it out of the park before you know it.

omg, today was my 1st day doing the p90x. i couldnt go pass 6 push up without dropping. i didnt want to over do it and i definately dont want to quite, but with the little bit i did, i felt like crying my abs into shape. on the ab ripper, i was only able to do the first 5 mins before my leg experience the chills.. i feel like i should be a lil bit more fit for this.

You are experiencing what everyone does for the first time with P90X. People pick up this set and do it for a reason, and its not because they are in shape. Keep it up, it will pay off and eventually you will be able to do more.

I have never done p90x before but I have been out of shape before. Just keep at it you will get better as time goes by.

You can do it, just do what you can and do more each time. It gets better, I promise!! After my first day I couldn't even wash my hair! My arms hurt soooo bad!

I personally do not recommend that program. I am not saying that it isn't a valid training tool, but to sell it as a way for "anyone" to get ripped, I think that it ignores the significant emotional and physical stresses that such an aggressive program has on an individual. An accelerated, aggressive program such as p90-x is most effective in a live training environment. I have participated in such activities prior to suffering a permanent disability, and found great success through the individual, personalized and considerate coaching I received throughout a 18 hour a week training schedule. However, I have seen too many people burn out on p90-x in their living rooms when they showed great desire, aptitude and promise. To those of you who have found success in the program, congratulations.... but for people considering the program, take a step back and talk to someone who has long term training experience about a realistic training schedule that can bring real success. And for you who may think that I am suggesting that the hard work isn't worth it, I have spent the last two years learning to walk again, and just finished 60 minutes of hard cardio at a dead run.

Pain is a real part of serious training, but I believe that p90-x sells the notion that pain is training. As someone who lives with chronic, extreme pain and trains through it every day, I reject this approach.

*** edit *** I'm not trying to be a downer... if your motivated, keep it up just know the difference between training pain and injury, and if you don't know the difference, lean on your friends here to learn what it is. I'm sure trashing the latest and greatest training craze will not earn me many friends here, I just wanted to point out that it isn't the only way to health and strength. ****edit*****