P90X Support Group...

Day 65! Plyo X! Felt good to jump around a bit this morning, and got a good burn. My shoulder is really barking today, and I'm hoping it gets a little better for Back & Biceps tomorrow. Popping some extra Aleve today!

I'm still formulating my plan for what to do next... I'll be done with this round Thanksgiving weekend. Originally I was thinking of taking a rest week and then kicking off another round of P90X with maybe some substitute workouts here and there (Insanity, P90X+), which I may still do. I've also toyed with the idea of a full round of Insanity, but I think it's too much cardio for me, and no weights. I don't think that's what I want to do. I've also thought about taking more than one rest week, maybe 2 or 3 or more to let my shoulders and knees heal. I've been fighting with these sore shoulders for about 7 months now, and sore knees on and off for about 5 months. I'm pretty certain they are overuse injuries, but I'm afraid of losing the gains I've made, and even more afraid of falling back into old habits.

As of now, I still have my schedule set for one rest week and then starting round 2, but I'm going to have to see how I feel as I get closer.

Hope you're all having a great day! BRING IT!!!


-Mike

I've been toying with the idea of redoing phase 2 for P90X as it was a slow phase for me with way too many skipped days... thoughts

I would just go to Phase 3 and not skip any days in phase 3.

Day 47 Legs and Back and ARX. Skipped yesterday due to a sore leg but seem to be on track. Kepo tomorrow......Excited for my rest week as it will allow my leg to heal up but thinking I might try a few insanity workouts for cardio since I can't run much for a while

What's up with the leg?

Hello Tema X,

I have decided that I am going to finish up Phase 3 doing the Classic Version of P90X instead of the Lean Version which I had been doing. I am already replacing Cardio X with Plyo and I could use the extra ARX. The Lean Version only has me doing ARX twice a week but Classic is 3 times per week. I also took a very close look at Phase 3 of the Lean Verson and found that there is no more Legs and Back, a DVD that I really love and I feel I need for my running.

I did Chest and Back yesterday and I did not mind all the push-ups which is a huge surprise because I remember at the beginning of Phase 2 I simply despised the push-ups. I am still working on the unassisted pull-up, I try and try and come away beaten everytime but now with uping the intensity of P90X maybe I will reach my lame goal of doing 1 unassisted pull-up....a girl can dream!

Make your workout COUNT!

~Ro

Hello Team X,

I did Plyo today...I have been very, very soar the last couple of days and I'm not really sure why. I did Legs and Back on Monday and Chest and Back on Tues and then went out trick or treating with the boys (walked a lot while holding the leash of an unruly dog) so it could have been any of those things...so I thought I would not get through all of Plyo but low and behold I did the whole thing...and now I am bursting with energy so I think I will get on the treadmill.

Did I mention I joined another challenge....Run 100 Miles in November. I do close to that now but now I am accountable for it. I figured it would be good for me with all the extra calories I will earn maybe I'll make it through Thanksgiving with out any damage.

Keep Bringing IT!

~Ro

Mocha - welcome to the group and congrats on getting through day 2! This is an excellent program that will really get you results - stick with it for sure! Pausing is a must at first to help you get through the routines.

For the back exercises, if you don't have something to loop the bands around you can sit down and do a modified version with the bands around your feet, legs extended. It doesn't work the exact same muscle groups but does get you a descent burn. That was what I had to do for the first two weeks until I got back to my home gym with my pull up bar and exposed beams in the basement.

Either way, do the best you can and you will succeed. There are so many people in this group that post daily their struggles and triumphs that you will no doubt find the motivation and support you need to get through the next 90 days!

Ro - you rock! My goodness that is a lot of running in a month. I really need to start hitting the pavement seeing as I have ear marked another 1/2 marathon for April and am looking to improve on my 2:30 time.

Keep pushing play people - today is shoulders and arms (I lied yesterday about legs and back ) Bring it and let us know how you did

Hey all, Yoga X day DONE. Day 67 overall...

Shoulder is getting better, knees are a little creaky but not too bad. Yoga X got me all stretched out which is a good thing.

Tomorrow is Legs & Back and Ab Ripper!

BRING IT!


-Mike

Hey team.

Shoulders and arms and ARX for day 59. I found this really tough today. Half way through the second round I was starting to flake and wondering if I'd get through it. I pushed through and completed it though somehow.

Today I'm proud to say I can see my abs for the first time in my life. It aint the chiseled six pack I'm after yet but they're certainly there! Quick preview pic I took with my phone below - not a very clear shot but I think you can just about make em out...

Proper day 60 comparison pics I'll take tomorrow although it may be Saturday before I can get them uploaded as it's a pretty hectic schedule tomorrow.




Keep it up guys, we're down to 30 days to go! You can do anything for 30 days right?

Jay

Hello Team X,

I did Shoulders and Arms today and loved it. I really enjoyed lifting weights instead of jumping around like a crazy fool in Plyo. I went for a 3.5 mile run before hand so I was up for working out my upper body tonight.

I can not believe this is day 60! WOW!

Drew & Jay your progress pics are incredible! I am hoping since I switched to the Classic version for Phase 3 I will see a little more definition in my abs.

I have been really under in my calories this week, so I am a little worried that I won't have enough gas in the tank to make my 9 mile run tomorrow morning...we shall see. I may take my son for a treat in the morning and get a doughnut for the burst of carbs and sugar I may need to get me going...I don't drink coffee so a doughnut may have to do the trick.

Tomorrow is FRIDAY guys!!!!

My sons have swim meets this weekend so it will be tough getting everything in...running, P90X and most importantly College Football!!! Univ. of Houston vs UAB, Alabama vs LSU, Texas vs Texas Tech, Texas A&M vs Oklamhoma....be still my heart

Make it COUNT Guys!

~Ro

Drew - AWESOME!! If these are your day 60 results, we can only imagine what you're gonna be looking like on day 90!!

Also thanks for your kind words dude. Much appreciated.

I added another pic to my profile which shows my newly found abs a bit better. They aint ripped like Drew's yet but they're there under the ever decreasing layer of belly fat.

Probably be tomorrow before I get my Day 60 comparison pics up.

Keep bringing it guys! We're smashing this thing!

Jay

Hey team, Day 68 done this morning, Legs & Back / Ab Ripper X! Had a good session, and almost done with week 10!

Kenpo X tomorrow!

Jay and Drew, awesome pics! Great results so far!!!

Welcome to the newbies, get ready to BRING IT!!!

-Mike

Good Morning Everyone! Well today is officially Day 7 for me, however yesterday- I felt a little sick, and didn't get the full Kenpo in, (only 15 mins) so I decided to use yesterday as the rest day, and finish Kenpo today. I'm still at it and still here! I will say that doing the last workout (Legs and Back) was a killer for me. Anyhow, I am glad to have a week under my belt!

Great workouts to everyone!:drinker: