Posted: 6/6/2010 11:18:06 AM EDT
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Has anyone here ever done p90x? I got roped into doing it with a friend who wants to get back into shape after having her kid. Anyway I did this for about a month last year before I broke my wrist and let me tell you the workouts are still just as hard as they were the first time. So far I am only two weeks into this round but it feels like it is working. Everything aches .. but that is getting to be less and less every day.
Come on missouri arfcommers who wants to join in? 
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| I'm trying to figure out what my plans are to add some exercise back into my life after I had to stop going to the gym per doctors orders about 6 months ago. I'm thinking of going the p90x route after some amazing results from a co-worker. I'm hoping that it will be interactive enough to keep me focused. |
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I like it so far ... some of the stuff he does seems a little cheesy to me but then again it gets results so who am i to judge .. Everyone I know who has done it, loves it, I haven't tried it yet, but I don't think I can put it off much longer, have a feeling I'm going to be roped into it myself in the next few weeks. |
| Really the only two workouts that ive had trouble with are chest & back and plyometrics. Chest and back goes back and forth between push ups and pull ups I dont know how many times .. I think there are like 5 different types of push ups. Anyway after you make it through the first time you think "hey I did it, it wasnt so bad" then that bastard tony horton tells you to do it all again. Throw in ab ripper x after wards and I could barely stand upright the next day .. which was convenient since day two is plyometrics. I felt like a mexican jumping bean hopping around for an hour .. my legs were killing me the next day. Other than those two its been great so far. Chest and back is getting easier but plyo is a cruel mistress no mater how many times you do it. |
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I did it for about 75 of the initial 90 days before my son was born.....I still own the dvds, diet plan, workout sheets, and all of the equipment. I keep saying I'll eventually get back to it, but with two kids I never seem to have the time or the space to do the plyometrics.
I LOVED doing p90x.....and so did my wife and sister who were working out with me. Between the three of us I think we lost around 40 pounds before my wife started gaining baby weight while pregnant. This is DEFINITELY NOT something to start with when you're not already in at least decent shape. I'm at the point now where I can still jog, but weigh just under 275 pounds (38" waste...so weight is a bit deceptive)....if I start up again I'll likely try to drop weight and slowly work into the workouts before actually starting the 90 days of P90x. I keep considering selling everything with the amount I spent on all of it...but I keep holding onto it in the hopes I'll get back to working out. |
| I'm looking at getting the Insanity workout stuff because I don't have to buy any equipment with it. My wife wants to get this Zumba crap and I don't wanna do it because I'll feel like a puss for dancing like a tard in my living room. I'd rather get smoked with the insanity workout. |
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P90X is no joke that's for sure. Beginners will definitely have a hard time getting motivated to do it due to its difficulty. I have met some people that would make fun of the whole workout until I put em throught the ringer. Then everybody eats humblepie! Just like with all the other hybrid circuit workouts out there (and there are tons of them) the individual has to be commited to the entire workout or else results would be hard to see.
The Insanity workout is just as insane if not more! It is great for those that do not have the equipment and their main goal is weight loss and overall fitness. If you enjoy some high intensity conditioning workouts then this is for you. If you are a traditionalist that likes to do the standard 5 sets of 10 reps per exercise workout then this would be a great supplement to break the occasional plateau. I am a glutton for punishment so I enjoy these types of workouts. Like I said earlier, there are a multitude of resources on the internet that you could find information on conditioning workouts that most MMA fighters go through. Rosstraining.com, workingclassfitness.com, and crossfit are a few examples. Hell, I still throw in the ol' fashioned Marine Corps physical fitness test when I get bored!!! Anyway, enjoy the workout and remember . . . the mind is your own worse enemy! |
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. . . the mind is your own worse enemy! That is 100% the Truth! I'm pretty good about getting motivated to start a program, but something always gets in the way or distracts me and then I'm done. I need to form a habit of working out. Or learn how to shut my mind off and just do it. Tomorrow is Monday & my birthday, sounds like a good day to start all over again. 
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Has anyone here ever done p90x? I got roped into doing it with a friend who wants to get back into shape after having her kid. Anyway I did this for about a month last year before I broke my wrist and let me tell you the workouts are still just as hard as they were the first time. So far I am only two weeks into this round but it feels like it is working. Everything aches .. but that is getting to be less and less every day. Come on missouri arfcommers who wants to join in?
http://amerthehammerfitness.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/p90x-posters.jpg Time is a big issue with me. How long does a typical workout last? |
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Has anyone here ever done p90x? I got roped into doing it with a friend who wants to get back into shape after having her kid. Anyway I did this for about a month last year before I broke my wrist and let me tell you the workouts are still just as hard as they were the first time. So far I am only two weeks into this round but it feels like it is working. Everything aches .. but that is getting to be less and less every day. Come on missouri arfcommers who wants to join in?
http://amerthehammerfitness.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/p90x-posters.jpg Time is a big issue with me. How long does a typical workout last? P90X is pretty long. Shortest workouts are probably about an hour. |
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When I did it last year, my workouts were about 1 hr 45 minutes following the program's regiment. You were doing chest/backs followed by plyo or yoga, and other combos.
You have to be motivated, and as already stated I wouldn't use it as a beginner's program to get into working out. I'm getting ready for shoulder surgery, so it will be quite a while before I use it again but if you follow the program, it does work. |
| The shortest workout is about 45 minutes and the longest so far is 90 minutes (yoga x) If you add in ab ripper x it is 17 minutes. That is doing the traditional schedule. if you are already in shape and enjoy punishment you can do the doubles routine where you do one routine in the morning and another in the evening. |
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I've seen the list of suggested equipment. For those of you have done P90x, what should I be getting? I'm guessing a high quality mat of some kind. Dumbells (up to what weight?). Push up stands. Pull up bar. I'm a little curious how the dumbells are being used, as that will greatly impact my buying decision. For example, if I were doing my "normal" workout in the gym, these would not offer enough weight, but if I'm sticking with isolation movements or high reps, then perhaps these are just fine. http://www.amazon.com/Bowflex-SelectTech-552-Dumbbells-Discontinued/dp/B000BGKC4C Can anyone suggest a good mat with lots of padding so my lower back and tailbone don't shatter on my wood floors? Are the doorframe pullup bars suitable, or should I be looking for a freestanding unit (I'm only 185lbs)?
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I've seen the list of suggested equipment. For those of you have done P90x, what should I be getting? I'm guessing a high quality mat of some kind. Dumbells (up to what weight?). Push up stands. Pull up bar. I'm a little curious how the dumbells are being used, as that will greatly impact my buying decision. For example, if I were doing my "normal" workout in the gym, these would not offer enough weight, but if I'm sticking with isolation movements or high reps, then perhaps these are just fine. http://www.amazon.com/Bowflex-SelectTech-552-Dumbbells-Discontinued/dp/B000BGKC4C Can anyone suggest a good mat with lots of padding so my lower back and tailbone don't shatter on my wood floors? Are the doorframe pullup bars suitable, or should I be looking for a freestanding unit (I'm only 185lbs)? As far as equipment goes I have push up bars and then I use my bowflex for everything else, The bowflex works really well for some exercises and not so well for other exercises. I really like the push up bars but then again I have a plate and 8 screws in my wrist that make push ups without the bars rather painful. If you are buying dumbbells I would suggest watching some of the routines first to see how they are used then go from there on what weight to buy. I have a generic walmart yoga mat that works pretty well for when you are on the floor .. but I also have carpet. Ive seen people heavier than 185 lbs use the door frame pull up bars ... I've never used one but from what I understand as long as you buy a quality one you should be fine. I'm sure some of the others will chime in as well. |
| The Marines are using it for recruits that are in the DEP waiting to ship out. I did it with them during the winter and it works. Cheesy as hell, but works great. I put on more muscle mass in 3 months of working out with Marines and doing P90X. On top of that I was taking protine supplements and vitamins. Once you can get into a routine you will feel great...more energy, stronger, better mental health to I believe. |
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I did it for about 75 of the initial 90 days before my son was born.....I still own the dvds, diet plan, workout sheets, and all of the equipment. I keep saying I'll eventually get back to it, but with two kids I never seem to have the time or the space to do the plyometrics. I LOVED doing p90x.....and so did my wife and sister who were working out with me. Between the three of us I think we lost around 40 pounds before my wife started gaining baby weight while pregnant. This is DEFINITELY NOT something to start with when you're not already in at least decent shape. I'm at the point now where I can still jog, but weigh just under 275 pounds (38" waste...so weight is a bit deceptive)....if I start up again I'll likely try to drop weight and slowly work into the workouts before actually starting the 90 days of P90x. I keep considering selling everything with the amount I spent on all of it...but I keep holding onto it in the hopes I'll get back to working out. Let me know if you want to get rid of it. I have plenty of loot to trade or cash. |
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I did it for about 75 of the initial 90 days before my son was born.....I still own the dvds, diet plan, workout sheets, and all of the equipment. I keep saying I'll eventually get back to it, but with two kids I never seem to have the time or the space to do the plyometrics. I LOVED doing p90x.....and so did my wife and sister who were working out with me. Between the three of us I think we lost around 40 pounds before my wife started gaining baby weight while pregnant. This is DEFINITELY NOT something to start with when you're not already in at least decent shape. I'm at the point now where I can still jog, but weigh just under 275 pounds (38" waste...so weight is a bit deceptive)....if I start up again I'll likely try to drop weight and slowly work into the workouts before actually starting the 90 days of P90x. I keep considering selling everything with the amount I spent on all of it...but I keep holding onto it in the hopes I'll get back to working out. Let me know if you want to get rid of it. I have plenty of loot to trade or cash. Message sent |