P90x

[mlmpetert]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Thursday was off day, I was back at it last night just forgot to blog afterwards.

Yeah it was annoying how they try to up-sell you

How sore are you after 7 days?

Also what kind of general shape are you, prior to starting?

[MTK]

Originally Posted by mlmpetert

How sore are you after 7 days?

Also what kind of general shape are you, prior to starting?

After 7 days... no soreness at all.

I was sore and stiff after the first 2 workouts, but then I took an off day, and the following workout after that I was fine. I feel like after day 4 I kinda broke through that wall.

I would say I was in moderately good shape to start with. 3-4 trips to the gym per week, usually 30 minutes a shot on the elliptical or stair climber, some weights, kettlebells, etc.

After 11 days with this program I'm already feeling in much better shape, endurance and strength wise.

[mlmdub130]

My Power 90 Blog

looks like you are still going strong, i'm on my sixth day and i can't wait for the rest day, i feel like i should have used it earlier since i'm pretty damn sore mostly quads and triceps. i can definitley feel and see it working, i didn't have much weight to lose i just wanted to try and get some definition.

and the bands are actually kicking my ass those things are a bitch, i might break down and buy a set of multiple weighted dumbbells, anybody have any recomendations on a set that isn't too expensive but aren't pos either?

[MTK]

^^If you're feeling worn out take the rest day, especially when you're starting out. I took my first rest day on day 3, I really needed it and it definitely helped.

Are you doing P90X?

[mlmdub130]

power 90, i'm taking my rest day tomorrow, and i really need it. there is no way i could handle p90x after watching some of the videos, i honestly dont' think i could ever be that motivated. i'm real surprised at how fast the workouts go by, it's really not too bad. you would think that that jackass tony would know his own routines he still gets me everytime when he f's up the cardio workout, can't skip the side kicks. i definitley need to bring my ipod for the next workout though can't take much more of that music and i'm getting most of it down pat.

[mlmdub130]

are you taking any suppliments? all i'm taking is a multi vitamin

[skinsguy]

I have went through P90X once and I am on my second time doing it. It definitely works! The biggest thing I stress when doing P90X is to FOLLOW THE NUTRITION GUIDE! You don't have to follow down to a 'T' but you DO need to try to stick within the calorie in take and the types of foods that P90X suggests during each phase. I lost 20 pounds pretty quickly doing it, and gained muscle! I also developed ab muscles that I have NEVER had or at least haven't had since I played high school football (which has been many many years ago!) If you want to get in shape within just three months, P90X will DEFINITELY do it for ya! It was money well spent in my opinion!

[MTK]

Originally Posted by mlmdub130

power 90, i'm taking my rest day tomorrow, and i really need it. there is no way i could handle p90x after watching some of the videos, i honestly dont' think i could ever be that motivated. i'm real surprised at how fast the workouts go by, it's really not too bad. you would think that that jackass tony would know his own routines he still gets me everytime when he f's up the cardio workout, can't skip the side kicks. i definitley need to bring my ipod for the next workout though can't take much more of that music and i'm getting most of it down pat.

Yeah the workouts do fly by. The music is definitely pretty bad, I turn it off and crank my own tunes.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by mlmdub130

are you taking any suppliments? all i'm taking is a multi vitamin

Same for me just a multi-vitamin. Protein shake after the sculpt workout too.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by skinsguy

I have went through P90X once and I am on my second time doing it. It definitely works! The biggest thing I stress when doing P90X is to FOLLOW THE NUTRITION GUIDE! You don't have to follow down to a 'T' but you DO need to try to stick within the calorie in take and the types of foods that P90X suggests during each phase. I lost 20 pounds pretty quickly doing it, and gained muscle! I also developed ab muscles that I have NEVER had or at least haven't had since I played high school football (which has been many many years ago!) If you want to get in shape within just three months, P90X will DEFINITELY do it for ya! It was money well spent in my opinion!

I'm looking forward to bumping up to the P90X when I'm done with the Power 90, but this thing is kicking my butt as it is. I can only imagine what the X is like.

[MTK]

mlmdub130, how's that ab ripper treating you? Or the power yoga?

I still can't get through all 100 reps of the ab ripper.

[mlmdub130]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

mlmdub130, how's that ab ripper treating you? Or the power yoga?

I still can't get through all 100 reps of the ab ripper.

the power yoga is no joke the first time i tried the runner to the cresent to the warrior i thought i strained every muscle in my body

the ab's aren't too bad but the last routine of the full body crunch is a killer, i feel great today that day off was much needed

overall i'm really happy with the workout it's the right amount of time and it's not as crazy as some of the stuff you do in the "x"

i might have to get a shake of some kind when i got to gnc tomorrow i feel like i'm burning way more calories than i'm taking in, i wish i could follow the nutritionplan, but i just try to stay low fat, i really need to just cut out the alcohol for a week or two.....doubtful

[MTK]

You should try to track your calories, you don't want to go too low or you won't have the energy you need.

Cutting out alcohol is tough man, I've weened myself over to light beer. The tough part for me is always staying away from the snacks once I've had a few. I'm getting there though, it always seems easier to stay good with the diet once the warmer weather rolls around.

[mlmdub130]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

You should try to track your calories, you don't want to go too low or you won't have the energy you need.

Cutting out alcohol is tough man, I've weened myself over to light beer. The tough part for me is always staying away from the snacks once I've had a few. I'm getting there though, it always seems easier to stay good with the diet once the warmer weather rolls around.

i'm down to pretty much only chianti, the diet will for sure be easier in the summer but thats when it's hard not to have a really good pils while you are bbq-ing

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I'm looking forward to bumping up to the P90X when I'm done with the Power 90, but this thing is kicking my butt as it is. I can only imagine what the X is like.

Yeah I didn't know there was just a Power 90 until after I had purchased P90X. I am interested in trying out that Insanity workout system beachbody.com has out now. It's about the same price as P90X, but it looks quite intense, and it's supposed to be a 60 day program. Might be a good program to do after the 90 day P90X program has ended...just to mix things up a bit! The key is to keep your body guessing!