casesandcapitals I've lost all my momentum... trying to get started up again...
I don’t like Core at all, is there anything I can swap it out with?
How I did it: Because I was unable to get up and do this early (I was getting to work early as it was!) I made sure that the very first thing I did after work was change into workout clothes and get busy.The first couple of weeks are HARD, and while it doesn't get any easier after that, your body improves and is able to handle it.After a lot of sweat and feeling great I finished the program. My one problem was I didn't have enough weight to achieve bet… Read how I did it…
How I did it: I kept pressing play lol. It was a good workout and I found it easy to follow as long as I rested when I was supposed to, and ate the nutrition I needed. Towards the end, time constraints started making it hard. Never skip the warm up or cool down!!!! They are just as important as the workout. Without them, you may get hurt, hurt longer, and dread the workouts. Read how I did it…
waketodance is about to p90x workout.
How I did it: This experience was much easier to do with my husband since we motivated each other. Best to use all charts provided to keep track of good/not so good days. The thing to watch out for is after you've finished the program...I haven't been able to maintain a consistent exercise schedule thus far. Probably will do the cycle again in the near future. Read how I did it…
casesandcapitals I've lost all my momentum... trying to get started up again...
I don’t like Core at all, is there anything I can swap it out with?
After talking about this with my sister-in-law, I found the informerical and decided to go for it. I haven’t exercised in a year and I’ve gained about 20 pounds or more. I thought I was out of shape then but it’s nothing to how I am now. My thighs rub together. It’s ridiculous and I feel like crap. Unfortunately I know I can’t just change my eating habits- I have to start working out. I like the thought that you will see results in 90 days…. Having that deadline is a motivator for me. We go on a cruise in early August, so hopefully this will work, I will stick to it, and I’ll be comfortable on the cruise. DH is participating too, so hopefully we can both rock our beach bodies.
This is ridiculous. I never started P90X. I do now have the barbells and the pull-up bar though. Now all I need it to force myself to start and stick with it. Hopefully I will have the nerve this monday.
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I found that I had a lot of diet and exercise/gear questions about P90X that were not answered in the guides provided with the program, and not even on the forums. So here’s my contribution: the

Well I really understand the point of recovery week now. I’m doing p90x classic. I got sick so I had to take a breather for a couple extra days at the end of my recovery week. I’m on phase 2 now and I’m happy with how my cardio strength and overall athleticism has increased. I was nearly able to keep up jump for jump with the folks on the DVD on Plyometrics today.
Though I have to contest this theory of “muscle confusion” that they’re claiming. The only difference between phase 1 and phase 2 is that you do Chest, Shoulders, Triceps instead of Chest and Back; and you do Back and Biceps instead of Shoulders and Arms. Everything else is exactly the same. Whatever, I just want to get through this and feel confident at the beach.
Okay, it’s been over a year since I cast out p90x in frustration, but my back is a helluva lot better since last time I tried, and come to find out it was actually my JOB causing me the back problems, not P90X. I’ve got a easy-going job now and I’ve decided to get back in there. I’m on week 3 now, though I think I might be sick…I did chest and back yesterday morning, and I felt really sick before I could finish..maybe the Powerbar was bad, I don’t know. I didn’t feel too great today either so I just rested up today and I’m picking up tomorrow.
I’ve already gotten results, my belly is a lot slimmer and I’m sporting a sweet 4-pack abs, hahaha.
Also, I’m becoming a tad narcissistic, but I guess that’s better than self loathing and sucking in a gut. I just use the excuse that I’m getting used to my new arms so I have to look at them a lot.
casesandcapitals I've lost all my momentum... trying to get started up again...
because my sleep schedule was weird and i actually had stuff to do during the day… but no matter. cardio and abs tonight plus i walked a mile on my treadmill which i am beginning to do everyday. plus i threw out/am going to give away all my candy. and buy NO MORE. i’m done spending money on it. i’m saving up for a bicycle. i’m re-arranging my weekly workout because i just got the rest of the p90x dvds back from a friend and i don’t really like core or kenpo.. haha
On Monday March 30 I did “maximum reps” on the pull ups – push ups.
I barely finish the first half, and I was sore for two days (I couldn’t do anything) On thursday I did the cardio routine of hip hop abs.
That On Sunday April 5th I played basketball after aproximately 10 years. I was in pretty bad shape on next monday, so I kept doing the hip hop abs. I was about to wait until the next monday(Apr 13th), but I decided that I will just “move” the monday to Friday(yesterday). I did only ten reps of the push-ups/pull ups routine, and I was fine. Today I tried to to the plyometrics. I run out out “fuel” after only 30 minutes… with 28 remaining!
My legs are killing me… Tony was like “now jump this way!” and I could barely take my feet off the floor…
I’ll fall back to Power90 3-4, and stick to it until I can do it without effort(at least one month, I guess). P90x seems to be too much for me on my actual shape.
I’m not giving up, but I need to get in better shape before I can try P90x again.
I’m 35 years old, 6’2”, 205 lbs, and I need to do an “strategic re-group” to attack P90x again…
casesandcapitals I've lost all my momentum... trying to get started up again...
but it’s 330am and i forgot to do it lol
i think i’ll do stretch before i go to bed in a bit but i’ll skip core and make it up tomorrow… actually maybe not because i have abs tomorrow. oh well
casesandcapitals I've lost all my momentum... trying to get started up again...
i always have an easier time breathing after working out, especially cardio stuff. i feel good that i did my second day, it’ll make it easier to do my thrid day, plus i love being able to cross my workout off my to-do list everyday :)
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Farmington
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casesandcapitals asks,
“i get headaches during warm-ups and the whole body excersizes, is there anything i can do to stop them besides drink more water and take headache meds?”
— 4 months ago |
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Chicago
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ludvikjahn asks,
“Can a vegetarian do p90x? I avoid fish, and never eat chicken, pork, or beef. Is a non-veggie diet necessary to succeed?”
— 22 months ago |
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