P90x

[HOOT]

Where can I find this spreadsheet you speak of?

I've been hitting the gym the last few weeks but really enjoyed P90x so I want to get back into it.

[bc-chris]

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as nike says... just do it!!!

[Azure]

Originally Posted by HOOT

Where can I find this spreadsheet you speak of?

I've been hitting the gym the last few weeks but really enjoyed P90x so I want to get back into it.

First post.

http://www.weightloss-hq.biz/weight-...ead-sheet.html

EDIT: I downloaded it from there and can confirm it doesn't have any viruses.

[no_joke]

Originally Posted by bc-chris

anyways, in late april i started insanity - it's totally fun - i really like it. prepare to sweat - there's tons of cardio and core work.

i'm thinking once i'm done insanity i'll go back to p90x, then after p90x go back to insanity - sort of flip-flop the programs becuz i enjoy both so much.

After doing workouts that were up to 2 hours long in the gym (Starting Strength program, long breaks, some dicking around) to the 1 hour-ish P90x workouts, the 45 min workouts of Insanity look like candy to me. This is just my first round of P90x and honestly the workouts are starting to wear me down. Either boring or just getting tired- but can't argue with the results though. Bring on the pain!

[bc-chris]

Originally Posted by no_joke

After doing workouts that were up to 2 hours long in the gym (Starting Strength program, long breaks, some dicking around) to the 1 hour-ish P90x workouts, the 45 min workouts of Insanity look like candy to me. This is just my first round of P90x and honestly the workouts are starting to wear me down. Either boring or just getting tired- but can't argue with the results though. Bring on the pain!

i had never really done any kind of work outs before trying p90x.... so let's just say the first few weeks were brutal... i don't think i have ever been that sore my entire life! Once i got into the routine i really enjoyed the workouts and the results were fantastic!

i wanted to change things up a bit so i got insanity and i'm about half way thru it. i thought the same thing... only 40 minutes - no problem... ha! it's pretty tough while you're doing the workout, but i find i recover pretty quick. i'm a little sore but not "p90x i want to die" sore. the one big thing with insanity is the amount you sweat... which makes sense becuz it is a cardio based workout. i'm not used to having sweat pouring off of me - ha! ha! ...oh and one thing i learned with insanity - do it on an empty stomach (so for me that's first thing in the morning)

[burning_acid1]

I'm starting to regain some range of motion in my left shoulder after yoga X. I'm pretty happy about that because I've lost a lot of range of motion from chronic shoulder dislocations

[burning_acid1]

Originally Posted by Azure

First post.

http://www.weightloss-hq.biz/weight-...ead-sheet.html

EDIT: I downloaded it from there and can confirm it doesn't have any viruses.

That's the one I've been using too

[Frank MetaMusil]

Originally Posted by burning_acid1

I'm starting to regain some range of motion in my left shoulder after yoga X. I'm pretty happy about that because I've lost a lot of range of motion from chronic shoulder dislocations

Have you considered arthroscopic surgery? I had my shoulder done about 7 years ago and it made worlds of difference. It also helped my golf game considerably.

[red sky]

So I am on my third phase now and am getting a bit discouraged with some of my numbers. For some reason my pushups aren't really improving, I am not sure why this is. I definitely pump out my maximum and generally move to my knees for a few after that. Chin ups I have noticed an improved as I am doing about 20 reverse grip and 14-15 wide grip which is almost double where I was when I started.

Any suggestions with the push ups?

[Starfishy]

I have been doing P90X now for about 70 days. I am in the home stretch. Unfortunately, I have found that the last couple days have been the hardest for me to motivate myself to doing the workouts. I'm already dreading the Yoga that I am supposed to do tonight.

Has anyone else had the same motivational issues late in the program? I expected to feel like this early in phase 1 or maybe even phase 2, it seems I didn't lose my motivation until phase 3.

[red sky]

Originally Posted by Starfishy

I have been doing P90X now for about 70 days. I am in the home stretch. Unfortunately, I have found that the last couple days have been the hardest for me to motivate myself to doing the workouts. I'm already dreading the Yoga that I am supposed to do tonight.

Has anyone else had the same motivational issues late in the program? I expected to feel like this early in phase 1 or maybe even phase 2, it seems I didn't lose my motivation until phase 3.

I'm with you on this and even more so with the Yoga workout. I am close to day 70 as well (don't want to count) and for some reason the repition is really starting to get to me.

Perhaps the problem with Yoga is that we do it ever week (sometimes twice) whereas other exercises you get a break. I know the benefits of Yoga and have seen excellent results but it is the first and only exercise that I have actually turned off the DVD because I "wasn't in the right frame of mind".

[Azure]

Originally Posted by red sky

So I am on my third phase now and am getting a bit discouraged with some of my numbers. For some reason my pushups aren't really improving, I am not sure why this is. I definitely pump out my maximum and generally move to my knees for a few after that. Chin ups I have noticed an improved as I am doing about 20 reverse grip and 14-15 wide grip which is almost double where I was when I started.

Any suggestions with the push ups?

I would suggest not officially following the P90X video, and instead when he says do pushups, figure out for how long he does them(30 seconds, 60, whatever)....and start doing different variations. Wide hand, close hand, legs on a chair(elevate higher each time if you can)....maybe even hand stand pushups if you can do them. You probably hit some kind of plateau.

Other option would be to not do them for a week or so. Just skip that part of the video. Once you start doing them again your numbers will be lower, but you should be able to build up and get past what you can't get past now.

Make sure you're eating enough too.

[Starfishy]

Originally Posted by red sky

So I am on my third phase now and am getting a bit discouraged with some of my numbers. For some reason my pushups aren't really improving, I am not sure why this is. I definitely pump out my maximum and generally move to my knees for a few after that. Chin ups I have noticed an improved as I am doing about 20 reverse grip and 14-15 wide grip which is almost double where I was when I started.

Any suggestions with the push ups?

As a reverse to this, I am double on my push ups and can only do marginally more chin ups than when I started. It is super discouraging. I can see that final fitness test coming at the end of this thing and me only being able to do 1 or 2 more chin ups than when I started.

[HOOT]

Originally Posted by red sky

Perhaps the problem with Yoga is that we do it ever week (sometimes twice) whereas other exercises you get a break. I know the benefits of Yoga and have seen excellent results but it is the first and only exercise that I have actually turned off the DVD because I "wasn't in the right frame of mind".

What about finding some other Yoga videos are about the same amount of time? You still do your Yoga but you can switch it up between 2-4 different Yoga programs.

I did that for the stretching video when I was doing P90x.

[Flame Of Liberty]

Originally Posted by red sky

So I am on my third phase now and am getting a bit discouraged with some of my numbers. For some reason my pushups aren't really improving, I am not sure why this is. I definitely pump out my maximum and generally move to my knees for a few after that. Chin ups I have noticed an improved as I am doing about 20 reverse grip and 14-15 wide grip which is almost double where I was when I started.

Any suggestions with the push ups?

You hit a plateau and without increasing resistance you won't be able to move forward. Put a weight plate on your back (between shoulder blades), or a book or something you can balance on your back as you do push ups. If you can't balance it, make someone hold it there for you.

[burning_acid1]

Originally Posted by Azure

I would suggest not officially following the P90X video, and instead when he says do pushups, figure out for how long he does them(30 seconds, 60, whatever)....and start doing different variations. Wide hand, close hand, legs on a chair(elevate higher each time if you can)....maybe even hand stand pushups if you can do them. You probably hit some kind of plateau.

Other option would be to not do them for a week or so. Just skip that part of the video. Once you start doing them again your numbers will be lower, but you should be able to build up and get past what you can't get past now.

Make sure you're eating enough too.

P90X does have lots of different variations though? [Chest/Back workout]

[Grunt]

I'm just finishing my 2nd week, and am finding I am much less sore than in week 1. That's not to say I don't still feel that familiar constant soreness, but it's a good feeling (ie. I'm not whining to my gf quite as much, lol).

About a week ago I posted about being worried about doing Plyo in my apartment, as I didn't want to make too much noise. Well, I went for it (had subbed in Kenpo the week before), and I'm really glad that I did. It's definitely tough and there's nothing else like it in the program. Plus, if you concentrate on soft landings, the amount of noise you make is negligible.

One thing though... my shins/calves were absolutely killing me during the Plyo workout. I play indoor volleyball every week and even with that I sometimes find that my shins/calves really ache after a lot of jumping, and I really need to stretch them out before and after to avoid shin splints. Is this just a product of having weak calves, or am I doing something wrong? I wasn't able to complete the "hopping on one foot in an X" exercise this week with my left leg because of the shin pain. Any suggestions?

[wpgflamesfan]

Originally Posted by Grunt

I'm just finishing my 2nd week, and am finding I am much less sore than in week 1. That's not to say I don't still feel that familiar constant soreness, but it's a good feeling (ie. I'm not whining to my gf quite as much, lol).

About a week ago I posted about being worried about doing Plyo in my apartment, as I didn't want to make too much noise. Well, I went for it (had subbed in Kenpo the week before), and I'm really glad that I did. It's definitely tough and there's nothing else like it in the program. Plus, if you concentrate on soft landings, the amount of noise you make is negligible.

One thing though... my calves were absolutely killing me during the Plyo workout. I play indoor volleyball every week and even with that I sometimes find that my shins/calves really ache after a lot of jumping, and I really need to stretch them out before and after to avoid shin splints. Is this just a product of having weak calves, or am I doing something wrong? I wasn't able to complete the "hopping on one foot in an X" exercise this week with my left leg because of the calf pain. Any suggestions?

I believe the guy with one leg does a modified move on this exercise.

[Grunt]

Originally Posted by wpgflamesfan

I believe the guy with one leg does a modified move on this exercise.

If I remember correctly, he just does the "jump rope" thing, because he can't jump on that leg. He does the exercise normally with the other leg though.

[Starfishy]

He does a skip rope variation, but I don't know if I would want to miss "hot foot", it is one of the more intense parts of plyo. I found that my calves and feet both hurt at the beginning. Now that I have done it a bunch I don't find it nearly as intense.