P90x

[muffler dragon]

I tried to find some people doing the exercises on youtube... one showed a good amount of the exercises... but without knowing how horton wants you to do them it seems hard to follow.... I want a strong core so maybe ill ask a couple of people that I know that have it to borrow their copy for a day and burn it.

PM me your address, and I'll send you a copy. If you need it quicker, then you can find it on torrents.

I did a ton of pushups after my running workouts, so I had that base. I'm really just looking to tone my core, but its still loose in the cage. I can't figure it out. It's really getting frustrating, mainly b/c I'm sacrificing my favorite foods. The workouts don't bother me. The diet does.

As I mentioned to Nate, a good work out on the core is doing planks for extended periods of time.

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[WestonBuckeye]

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[NateG]

Trying to create my own meal plan during the workouts. I'd like to try to match up a bit off of what they reccomend.

Phase 1- high protein
Phase 2- combination of carbs and proteins and low fat foods
Phase 3- complex carbs and lean protein with low calorie fats

I will be doing the workouts in the evenings 8-11 pm. I work late on Mon and Tues. (dinner is at work) Early the other days. What would be a good mix of foods for each phase? I will be trying to eat 5 small meals each day and a recovery drink or meal replacement sometime during each day. I want to get the best results I can. I don't eat bad right now but i want to try to do the program the best way possible. (I don't have the nutrition guide from the dvd set... burned discs) any help appreciated. Ill be starting on the 24th.

 

[FrancisSoyer]

I just did my first workout today and....my god I'm out of shape. This is going to be a loooong ass 90 days.

 

[Buckeye Buh Nim]

I just did my first workout today and....my god I'm out of shape. This is going to be a loooong ass 90 days.

lol. Just wait until you do the plyo workout (should be tomorrow) And then the Yoga one isn't a cake walk.

 

[muffler dragon]

I just did my first workout today and....my god I'm out of shape. This is going to be a loooong ass 90 days.

Was it the primary workout or the Ab Ripper that smoked you?

lol. Just wait until you do the plyo workout (should be tomorrow) And then the Yoga one isn't a cake walk.

Indeed. The first time I did Plyo, I just about fell over. I abhorred the first time I did Yoga. Learned to really enjoy Yoga over the three months. Plyo, not so much.

 

[OneBuckeye]

Started this past week. I have yoga today. My triceps feel like they are going to tear everytime I move my arms. It was all those damn push ups that did me in. The program is pretty good so far, the circut workouts in the strength make it challenging and I think every work out lets you take it to whatever level you need to based on your abilities. Not bad so far but not too hard, working out everyday and not letting life or fatigue get in the way will be the hardest part.​

 

[Buckeye Buh Nim]

Started this past week. I have yoga today. My triceps feel like they are going to tear everytime I move my arms. It was all those damn push ups that did me in. The program is pretty good so far, the circut workouts in the strength make it challenging and I think every work out lets you take it to whatever level you need to based on your abilities. Not bad so far but not too hard, working out everyday and not letting life or fatigue get in the way will be the hardest part.
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Agreed. It's the time commitment that makes it tough on my part.

 

[NateG]

So I am pretty pumped... I have been eating the way that I am planning on eating throughout P90X and lost between 5-10 pounds... Lots of protein... And I have felt pretty good. All this before one exercise. I am not a huge guy(6 foot 208), so 5-10 pounds was a bit surprising.

I got the pullup bar area secured and picked up some new dumb bells.

The fit test is tomorrow with dday following on Monday morning. (Am planning on doing workouts mostly at night but schedule doesn't allow it this week.
I tried to do some pull ups today and realize I have a good haul ahead of me.

Any final tips before I dive head first into P90X?

 

[Buckeye Buh Nim]

So I am pretty pumped... I have been eating the way that I am planning on eating throughout P90X and lost between 5-10 pounds... Lots of protein... And I have felt pretty good. All this before one exercise. I am not a huge guy(6 foot 208), so 5-10 pounds was a bit surprising.

I got the pullup bar area secured and picked up some new dumb bells.

The fit test is tomorrow with dday following on Monday morning. (Am planning on doing workouts mostly at night but schedule doesn't allow it this week.
I tried to do some pull ups today and realize I have a good haul ahead of me.

Any final tips before I dive head first into P90X?

A couple...
1. The hardest part for me re P90X is time. You can count on taking about 90 minutes per day to do the scheduled workouts. (With the ab exercise add on)

2. Space- You will need a decent amount of space for a number of the workouts. Especially the Plyometric one.

3. Yoga- Don't take it lightly. It is difficult to do well, and it really is a lot of work. It is also the most time consuming of the workouts.

4. Recovery- Make sure to have some high protein recovery substance for post workouts. It really does help.

5. Technique- pay closer attention to technique than reps. e.g. military pushups- It's better to do 10 military style pushups in good form than 20 half assed ones with bad form.

6. Music- it sucks.

7. Pain v discomfort- You should feel uncomfortable after workouts. Sustained sharp pains are a way of telling you to not do something. e.g. I strained my rotator cuff skiing last week. Dips and other shoulder specific exercises aren't going to happen on that side until it is recovered. (should be a week or so)

8. Post workout. You will need a shower.

 

[BuckeyeMatt91]

I first started working out two years ago. My buddy was doing P90x. I tried to do it with him. I think my forearm flamed up from all the push ups through the first week.


I just go to the gym 4 to 5 days a week now. I do know that it takes a ton of dedication, and of course protein/diet, but it can be super effective.

 

[Dryden]

So I am pretty pumped... I have been eating the way that I am planning on eating throughout P90X and lost between 5-10 pounds... Lots of protein...

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Any final tips before I dive head first into P90X?

Looks like you already have the most important part down. Keep devouring the protein, but really work at eating more veggies over the fruit. That's probably the hardest part of any fitness program. People equate "eat healthy" with "eat more fruits and vegetables," with emphasis on the fruit, because that satisfies our sweet tooth. That's backwards.

It's really, really hard to do, but you need to commit to yourself to explore the produce aisle at your local market and try things you'd never consider trying before. Things you may not even know exist. Nature's preventitive remedy for thousands of common afflictions are out there, but you'll never enjoy the benefits if apples, oranges and bananas are the only "healthy" foods you ever bring home from the store.

You will need carbs with the amount of energy you'll expend on P90x, but you can still manage it without eating two whole fruit post-workout.

 

[OneBuckeye]

So I am pretty pumped... I have been eating the way that I am planning on eating throughout P90X and lost between 5-10 pounds... Lots of protein... And I have felt pretty good. All this before one exercise. I am not a huge guy(6 foot 208), so 5-10 pounds was a bit surprising.

I got the pullup bar area secured and picked up some new dumb bells.

The fit test is tomorrow with dday following on Monday morning. (Am planning on doing workouts mostly at night but schedule doesn't allow it this week.
I tried to do some pull ups today and realize I have a good haul ahead of me.

Any final tips before I dive head first into P90X?

I did this too before I started. I went from 222 to 212 just on the low carb high protien diet. I have been loading up on veggies, mostly peas, green beans, carrots and asparagus. I know the peas and green beans are legumes but they are vegtables I can stand (more suggestions that aren't culiflower or brocclli are welcome). I am on day 3 (arms and shoulders) of week 2 today. I went from 212 to 208 since I started week 1. Not being able to match the guys in the video especially in pull ups push ups and ab ripper X is most frustrating.

 

[muffler dragon]

I did this too before I started. I went from 222 to 212 just on the low carb high protien diet. I have been loading up on veggies, mostly peas, green beans, carrots and asparagus. I know the peas and green beans are legumes but they are vegtables I can stand (more suggestions that aren't culiflower or brocclli are welcome). I am on day 3 (arms and shoulders) of week 2 today. I went from 212 to 208 since I started week 1. Not being able to match the guys in the video especially in pull ups push ups and ab ripper X is most frustrating.

FWIW, I never matched them in push ups nor pull ups the entire time. However, the strength that I gained throughout was greater than I had ever experienced beforehand. I actually grew to enjoy doing the various pull ups (sans the corn cob). You'll get there with the ARX. Just takes a little time. As far as veggies, I just buy the frozen Steamers blends. I can get down even veggies I'm not particularly fond of since they're mixed with some sort of sauce.

 

[Dryden]

I did this too before I started. I went from 222 to 212 just on the low carb high protien diet. I have been loading up on veggies, mostly peas, green beans, carrots and asparagus. I know the peas and green beans are legumes but they are vegtables I can stand (more suggestions that aren't culiflower or brocclli are welcome). I am on day 3 (arms and shoulders) of week 2 today. I went from 212 to 208 since I started week 1. Not being able to match the guys in the video especially in pull ups push ups and ab ripper X is most frustrating.

Steamed cauliflower mashed with real butter (Kerrygold) is actually a pretty good substitute for mashed potatoes, and I hate cauliflower.