Okay, so the pull-up bar is gonna run me close to $C100 from the beachbody website. Any other options?
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going for about $50 on ebay. I think that is about how much I paid for it.
i thought it was about $30, but i guess i was wrong.
like i said before, you are better off with the beach body model (or similar) as it gives you a wide grip. it gives you five grip positions. Close grip, shoulder width, WIDE, atl grip close, alt grip wide.
iron gym gives you only three. Close grip, shoulder, alt grip close (no wide).
When you say Chocolate Milk, are you talking home made (milk + suger + cocoa) or are you talking the crud that the dairy's sell?
And, is there a good alternative to milk for people who have trouble digesting it?
I'm looking at starting this program next week and am trying to figure out a diet that I can live with.
One other question... what happens at the end of the 90 days? Is there some sort of follow up maintenance plan? or is the thought that you do the 90 days, then repeat?
One other question... what happens at the end of the 90 days? Is there some sort of follow up maintenance plan? or is the thought that you do the 90 days, then repeat?
Basically, repeat. You can follow the same program or get P90X+.
Five new workouts that are more crazy. The new routines are sprinkled into the regular P90X, ex. replace PlyoX with IntervalX.
I have not tried P90X Plus, yet. I watched one and thought...uh, knew that I could not handle it. I just went with a second round of P90X (regular) since I still have trouble with most of the routines and can still get a good workout.
At the end of the 90 days, you WILL notice a difference. In fact, after about the first 30 days, people at work wondered if I had been working out. Take pictures to track your progress
The key is, you have to maintain the workout schedule. Once you drop off (like I did for 4 months), it is hard to start back up. Good luck and have fun.
Sorry for the long read.
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First was last summer. Second go around was from Jan-March 09.
I don't think I take in enough calories to make me "ripped", but I like the program because it makes me feel pretty good when I do it about myself and there is a definite improvement in performance in all aspects of sports and such both strength wise and cardio wise. I may incorporate p90x+ into this go around. I have the DVD's lying around.
I said "go" and "around" a lot in this post.
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I am on day 64ish and have seen pretty good results. My food intake hasn't been exceptional but it hasn't been poor either. I pumped out 17 reverse grip chin ups the other day so I was pretty happy with that. I also was able to do 12 wide grips which is a definite improvement since the beginning. I injured my leg running the police half marathon so I haven't been able to do the plyometrics workout which is disappointing.
For those p90x graduates interested, there is another product coming out called Insanity. Here is a clip:
Going to have to respectfully disagree here... I agree that its better than nothing, but definatley not your best choice... Depending on you goals (which is a huge consideration) you'd be much better off mixing 1 pint of milk with 1 scoop of protein.
You'd get close to 40grams of protein, a decent amount of carbs, etc. I just (personally) feel that the store bought chocolate milk
For carb sensative people (like myself) its not optimal. JMO of course.
Thanks red sky. I'm gonna pick up some at WalMart for like 8 bucks. Perhaps it's a bit of a mental block - I keep thinking my wrists are gonna crack or something . Very weird.
Don't forget that you also need at least a half hour of cardio a day with the program; that sort of goes under the radar what with all the workout regimes and diet planning.
Planning on starting in the next couple days as soon as the wife is feeling better.
I tried the Plyometrics last night just for the hell of it and oh my, that was frickin intense.
After a few conversations with Azure, and some internet research, I am going to use chocolate milk as my recovery drink as well. Cheap, easily available and best of all it matches up very closely to the 4:1 carb protein ratio.
Got a lot of the food at Costco yesterday, man that meal plan looks insane! That is a lot of food to consume in one day (Nutrition Level III). I will be using some protein shake supplements as there is no way I can chow that much down.
Will be bumping this thread most likely, it's a lot easier when you know other people are doing what you're doing.
Congrats to those who have finished the program and also those who are doing right now!
Don't forget that you also need at least a half hour of cardio a day with the program; that sort of goes under the radar what with all the workout regimes and diet planning.
That isn't really true with this program. Yes the give you the option to do doubles during Phase II to shed the extra fat but because the program is set up like a circuit, it keeps your heart rate up in the fat burning range.
Planning on starting in the next couple days as soon as the wife is feeling better.
I tried the Plyometrics last night just for the hell of it and oh my, that was frickin intense.
After a few conversations with Azure, and some internet research, I am going to use chocolate milk as my recovery drink as well. Cheap, easily available and best of all it matches up very closely to the 4:1 carb protein ratio.
Got a lot of the food at Costco yesterday, man that meal plan looks insane! That is a lot of food to consume in one day (Nutrition Level III). I will be using some protein shake supplements as there is no way I can chow that much down.
Will be bumping this thread most likely, it's a lot easier when you know other people are doing what you're doing.
Congrats to those who have finished the program and also those who are doing right now!
Yeah, the plyo is pretty crazy but it does get easier over time. Good luck with the program and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask. I know I was a little lost at the beginning. Will you be using bands or free weights?
I'm just finished my first week of my second go at it, this time I've made a commitment to do every work out, even the stretch one. The only thing I'm having trouble with is the diet, what are some of the meal plans you guys have set up for yourselves?
You know what, just stick to chicken breats, soba noodles, small amounts of brown rice, no fatty dressings and stuff like that. Make sure to eat 5-6 portions throughout the day and you'll be fine. The diet part is by far the hardest part of the whole program, and I don't think you have to follow it to an exact tee to get the results you're looking for.
For example, Chocolate milk makes for a good enough supplement after your workout, rather than having to scarf back protein shakes all day.
Also remember that you can use things like almonds and low-fat cottage cheese as your "in-between" meals, which becomes habit every day. I go through a container of cottage cheese and a bag of almonds every two days. Yes it gets pricey, but remember - the most important thing about the diet plan is that you never feel "hungry" throughout the day - you're always satisfied, but never full, and your satisfied with healthy foods.
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