p90x classic - should i do additional cardio?

pinkwhisk
pinkwhisk Posts: 41
in Fitness and Exercise
So, like it says on the topic, do i want to add in extra carido to the p90x? I am planning on adding in kettlebells on certain days

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  • hongruss
    hongruss Posts: 389 Member
    I would say it depends on the person, I know several people that do P90X in the a.m & a different w/out in thr p.m I find P90X tough enough to be honest.

    Also I would be concerned that kettlebell w/outs are resistance & not cardio orientated & I would be worried that your body won't have time to recover properly.

    Russ
  • Sarah_Wins
    Sarah_Wins Posts: 936 Member
    I would say it depends on the person, I know several people that do P90X in the a.m & a different w/out in thr p.m I find P90X tough enough to be honest.

    Also I would be concerned that kettlebell w/outs are resistance & not cardio orientated & I would be worried that your body won't have time to recover properly.

    Russ

    True. My first week in p90, I was running or doing Ripped in 30 in the mornings. I think I'll stick to running 3 mornings a week and relax the others. P90X is tough enough.
  • coachbeav
    coachbeav Posts: 40 Member
    If you can handle it, go for it! Also, you should consider getting Insanity. I am doing a hybrid of P90X/Insanity and it is the best of both worlds. I get the lifting from P90X and the cardio from Insanity. Love it!
  • pinkwhisk
    pinkwhisk Posts: 41
    thanks for the advice all - i think I will give KB's a miss as I don't want to overtrain!
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    P90X is an all inclusive training program. It works you hard 6 out of 7 days of the week and as it is right now that's already risking overtraining if you're not in good shape. Adding in more, especially more resistance training such as KBs, WILL lead to overtraining regardless of fitness level.

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