Tenacious-V
Thinks his PR is better than yours.
It's so nice though! You'll be a beast soon.
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Beachbody Workouts |OT| Gaf Does P90/X/X2, Insanity/Asylum, T-25 and More!
- Thread starter Deadly Cyclone
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It's so nice though! You'll be a beast soon.
Day 1: completed. Man, I didn't realize just how out of shape I'd let myself become. For the last 15 minutes or so I was only managing 7 pushups/set
but I made it. Phew! That's a good feeling. I can't let myself stray this time... P90X graduate of the class here I come!
So I checked my fridge and all I've got is skim milk (2% is out, which I prefer), and I have some powdered Nesquick. Is that OK for a post-workout drink?
on my knees 
So I checked my fridge and all I've got is skim milk (2% is out, which I prefer), and I have some powdered Nesquick. Is that OK for a post-workout drink?
vatstep
This poster pulses with an appeal so broad the typical restraints of our societies fall by the wayside.
Should be fine. Plenty of people go the same route, although I'm not sure if they use syrup, or powdered stuff, or just buy straight chocolate milk in a bottle. It probably doesn't make much of a difference.
I appreciate it! I'll stock up on some proper protein powder and bananas tomorrow when I go to the supermarket.
That should be fine for now, but you might want to give Horizon 1% chocolate milk a try. Stuff is amazingly delicious and I go through a solid half gallon a week for recovery. Seems to work well for that, too.
Given your tendency to take out your romantic frustrations via exercise, I think the worst thing for your fitness at this point would be a relationship.
Ha! A hilariously (sadly?) potentially true statement that is. Oh well, got a decent 5k run out of tonight's waste of time.
Harry Potter
Banned
Nice! Didn't take long for you to get back into the swing of things. Probably the toughest workout in the whole routine to get back in form with. Must feel good.
BeautifulMemory
Member
That is pretty impressive
Blech/awesome!
BeautifulMemory
Member
Awesome. It's really hard in that environment. Went to a baseball game and was surrounded literally with candies, hot dogs, burgers, and fries.
I was definitely eye-ballin' the concessions and other people drinking the stuff, believe me. I had a lot over the weekend at the Cardinals/Cubs games though... It's pretty close to impossible for me to not drink anything at a baseball game.
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
I want to get into this.
BeautifulMemory
Member
oh yeah. I don't drink alcohol but it was like "ice lemonade! Coke!" or whatever sweet
I don't know about you but I will say the most difficult situation for me was during the Dark Knight marathon. Sitting in a theater for 9 hours and surrounded by everyone eating popcorn or whatever. I ALMOST gave in
To be honest, I would have been pretty disappointed if I couldn't do the Plyo this time without taking a break because I've always been pretty athletic....just never did any weight-lifting. The jumping around stuff I could do but the squats were what I had to work on last week. So happy I got through it all without taking a break this time ^_^
BeautifulMemory
Member
Well the bar for you is higher then! Are you going to stick around and show us your pictures in 90 days?
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
Do people here post progress or no?
It would be cool if Gaf has sort of a community/motivation thing going...
edit: nvm, obviously
It would be cool if Gaf has sort of a community/motivation thing going...
edit: nvm, obviously
My stepaunt's authentic Mexican cooking is the absolute hardest thing to give up. It literally hurts sometimes when I'm over for the holidays. I've already promised to eat a little this year so ill have time to prepare.
BeautifulMemory
Member
Yes we do. Not enough people though, I will say. Generally some of reserve it for the 90th day, but some do post regular progress. This thread is the thread for P90X community and motivation. We give each other tips (on almost everything P90X related) and advice.
And you come in at a good time. Most of us regulars now are all graduates. We will have much to share. Please ask away
ohhhh. What's in an authentic Mexican food? Lots of carbs and cheese?
It's magic in your mouth. I'm going to skip any cheese when the time comes. I'll probably stick to the chilli she makes as a side.
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
Whats the ideal time of day to do this?
Anything but morning. It never works out in the long run.
Anything but morning. It never works out in the long run.
BeautifulMemory
Member
Depends on your schedule and your body. I know, obvious answer. But ideally you want anywhere between an hour to two hours after having something in stomach. Some of us can do it in one, some have to wait longer
I usually do it around 8 or 9pm, but if I feel up to it I try to do it earlier
Warrior_Keoni
Member
Eh? Do it when you feel like it. I always do these exercises in the morning and go into work feeling refreshed.
Gah, Feel like shit today since I forgot to do my first Yoga X of the recovery week yesterday. I really don't want to move up my schedule since I loved starting on monday and finishing saturday, just makes the most sense to me. Maybe I'll do a little bit of Yoga X before doing my first core synergistics today to feel a little better about myself.
SteveMeister
Hang out with Steve.
Day 44, Plyometrics -- absolutely CRUSHED this today. I think I got a bad set of batteries though, my HRM won't pair using either of the first two I've tried, so no calorie report. Like MIMIC I was completely drenched, as usual. But for me, Yoga X does that, too. To paraphrase Shaun T, if you don't end up in a pool of your own sweat, you're doing it wrong
Ab ripper burning that many calories is (almost) literally impossible. 20 minutes of strict HIIT might get there. I'd say 125-200 for ARX and my Motoactv gives me 109 (no HRM).
Chest and Back in the AM... didn't break any of my records
Wait for it...
Anytime. Just bring it, every day. Best to get into a routine and do it around the same time every day, but seriously, just commit to it and get them in wheneeever you can.
Welcome by the way
Harry Potter
Banned
Don't worry too much about missing a workout. Just don't make a habit of it. Move forward. Be in this for the long haul.
Harry Potter
Banned
Ya, I actually did some work today. And lots of pedaling.
Yesterday Chest and Back almost killed me (literally). I pulled a muscle in my back, so in order to relieve some of the pain, I proceeded to do corpse pose on a stability ball, but the ball slipped and I fell on the ground, hitting my right elbow and the right side of my lower back pretty bad.
lol, well, I hope this doesn't get in the way of today's plyocide.
lol, well, I hope this doesn't get in the way of today's plyocide.
Harry Potter
Banned
Damn, the fitness gods were angry. Take it easy with Plyocide. You don't want to make it worse.
Holy crap careful buddy!
Plyometrics when I get home... may require a nap first though...
InsaneZero
Member
All this talk about Plyo makes me glad I'm starting off with Leans first.
I went off the deep end this last weekend and skipped Kenpo X. I was worried about missing a workout, and I'm hoping that this doesn't become a habit. Gotta look ahead instead of lingering around in the mistakes of the past. Core Synergistics was alright yesterday, so that helps.
I went off the deep end this last weekend and skipped Kenpo X. I was worried about missing a workout, and I'm hoping that this doesn't become a habit. Gotta look ahead instead of lingering around in the mistakes of the past. Core Synergistics was alright yesterday, so that helps.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Today is my "easy" Insanity phase 2 workout + crazy abs. Workout is not easy, but it's easier in relation to the other 3.
Last week of Insanity.
Last week of Insanity.
I recommend pushing yourself to try Plyo once Kenpo isn't burning much anymore. It's hard, but in a weird way I find it to be much more fun than Kenpo.
Don't get your head down about missing a workout, just resolve not to miss any more! Planning your workouts ahead of time really helps.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Here's a question. I finish Insanity this week, and plan on taking the next month "off" from programs as I travel all next week, then a week at the end of the month.
What individual videos should I do in P90X, X2, or Insanity during the week to keep me from gaining weight/losing shape, but also allow me to rest a bit until I start my next program?
Should I do 1 video from each on Monday/Wednesday/Fridays respectively? Maybe Plyocide Monday, something from Insanity phase 2 Wednesday+ Insane abs, then kenpo or something Friday?
What individual videos should I do in P90X, X2, or Insanity during the week to keep me from gaining weight/losing shape, but also allow me to rest a bit until I start my next program?
Should I do 1 video from each on Monday/Wednesday/Fridays respectively? Maybe Plyocide Monday, something from Insanity phase 2 Wednesday+ Insane abs, then kenpo or something Friday?
Mine as well. We hates it! Burns us!
What is this!?
BeautifulMemory
Member
Burpee frog...
yikes. this is X2?
Harry Potter
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