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Beachbody Workouts |OT| Gaf Does P90/X/X2, Insanity/Asylum, T-25 and More!
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Harry Potter
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Max interval circuit today. I think I'm totally starting to regret swapping out Pure Cardio for it.
So after being a bit unsatisfied with my weight loss so far (from 220 down to 208 or so), I'm gonna start my doubles routine tomorrow.
On days 1, 3 and 5 I'll be running in my neighborhood before I leave for work, aiming for a 5K or so distance.
Between that, Plyo, and my modified Plyo/Cardio X routine, I should really start seeing results. Getting down to 200 would be a huge accomplishment for me.
On days 1, 3 and 5 I'll be running in my neighborhood before I leave for work, aiming for a 5K or so distance.
Between that, Plyo, and my modified Plyo/Cardio X routine, I should really start seeing results. Getting down to 200 would be a huge accomplishment for me.
Harry Potter
Banned
So after being a bit unsatisfied with my weight loss so far (from 220 down to 208 or so), I'm gonna start my doubles routine tomorrow.
On days 1, 3 and 5 I'll be running in my neighborhood before I leave for work, aiming for a 5K or so distance.
Between that, Plyo, and my modified Plyo/Cardio X routine, I should really start seeing results. Getting down to 200 would be a huge accomplishment for me.
Good luck, I'm sure you'll get to that number with that routine. Do you follow any diet plan? Sorry if you have mentioned it before.
Right, right, my mistake. Must be the whole Monday thing.
Gondo, I have no doubt you can do it. Through some Tabata into your runs and you'll burn like crazy.
Not really, but I basically try to watch what I eat and limit my beer intake.
My aim is to cut out bad carbs, limit my fat intake as much as possible, and limit my beer consumption to two days/week (and to only 1-2 beers when I do drink).
A typical work-week day for me is:
Breakfast: Kashi GoLean cereal with banana and skim milk/coffee with skim milk
Lunch: Turkey sandwich on wheat with low-cal "popchips"
Afternoon snack: Clif Builder Bar
Workout
Dinner: Beans & Rice, pesto with wheat pasta/chicken breast, salmon filets, etc.
Honestly, I doubt if I'll feel like having much beer after I start my doubles program. It's gonna take a lot of commitment and discipline to stick with it.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Ah, I'm not sure what workout to do today. The downside of not being on a "plan" is that I now have to decide what workout to do!
I plan on Plyocide tomorrow, so maybe kenpo today. Or an Insanity video. I don't know.
I plan on Plyocide tomorrow, so maybe kenpo today. Or an Insanity video. I don't know.
Seems pretty carby to me even if you're getting good carbs versus bad. The cereal and banana is likely a lot of sugar right off the bat, and although I love(d) those Builder Bars they're also pretty high in carbs/sugar. I'd recommend looking into the FlatOut flat bread wraps... they're very low in net carbs and calories and surprisingly tasty, which definitely lets me get some sort of bread fix (I'll usually eat one or two a day). I'd ditch or limit the rice and pasta (even if it's brown or wheat varities) when you can and opt for more green veggies to match your protein sources. Should help you shave those pounds and get you down to 200 pretty damn fast especially with the 2x schedule you're looking to do (I need to start doing something in the morning before work too, I think).
Unrelated, mostly, but I had a big lunch (Chipotle salad, fajita+black beans, chicken, green salsa, corn, guac), a Lean1 shake for breakfast (2 scoops) and just ate a Quest bar and I am still somehow starving. Ugh.
SteveMeister
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According to MyFitnessPal, it's roughly 210g carbs per day.
This is indeed way too many if you're looking for a primary weight loss/fat shredding routine. Aim for under 100 at least.
edit: Hey Lane, what flavor of Lean1 you drinking these days? Amazon is about to ship me my next tub and I think it's time for me to mix it up.
Ah, I'm not sure what workout to do today. The downside of not being on a "plan" is that I now have to decide what workout to do!
I plan on Plyocide tomorrow, so maybe kenpo today. Or an Insanity video. I don't know.
I vote for Balance and Power. That workout was a blast.
I'm gonna do it this week during my modified recovery week.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Sounds good to me. Might boot it up when I get home.
Thanks for the advice, much appreciated. I'll definitely slash my carb intake.
Yeah, I just calculated that I'm taking in roughly 125 grams of carbs just between breakfast and lunch. Yikes. Add in dinner and my Builder Bar and it's extremely high indeed.Hawkian said:
Harry Potter
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If you go down to around 75 carbs a day you'll get under 200lbs pretty fast I'd say, given you're doing doubles as well.
SteveMeister
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Yep, worked for me. When I was in fat-burning mode earlier in the year I tried to keep my average around 75g per day. Now in maintenance mode I try to keep it below 150g per day.
Harry Potter
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I haven't used the official Beachbody pull up assist but I use a regular band and it works the same way. I usually get 2-3 more pull ups with it after I've done my unassisted ones. It's a great tool.
I use the Lifeline Pull-up Revolution (equal to the product mentioned in the OP) and... well, it straight-up made me able to do pull-ups. I sort of want to abandon it now that I have legit upper arm strength, and try relying on and bringing up my unassisted numbers.
Harry Potter
Banned
Since you've been at it for awhile I'd suggest you start off unassisted and when you can't go anymore put on the assist and knock out more.
That'll be a big change, but I can do it.
I've gained a ton of strength and muscle mass, but I'm still a bit "loose in the cage."
SteveMeister
Hang out with Steve.
That's what I do. Max unassisted + Negatives (jump up; slow down) + Assisted. I have the "Chin-Up Max" assistance device, has 3 red resistance bands, a stirrup at one end, and an adjustable strap with a hook at the other end.
Harry Potter
Banned
That'll be a big change, but I can do it.
I've gained a ton of strength and muscle mass, but I'm still a bit "loose in the cage."
Haha, you can do it man.
Negatives were so key to my progression when I first started doing pull ups.
It just seems so unwieldy to hook and re-hook during each set.
Harry Potter
Banned
Why can't you leave it up the entire time? I just leave my band on there. Does the one you have get in the way when not in use?
SteveMeister
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I use a chin-up tower sort of like this, and leave the assist connected. I just throw it over the back of the backrest when I'm not using it.
[KoRp]Jazzman
Member
Starting my first ever round of P90X tonight and I'm already scared about how sore I'm going to be this week. Haven't lifted weights in a long time though I am in better shape then I have been, so this should be enjoyable.
Wish me Luck!
Wish me Luck!
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
[KoRp]Jazzman;40979106 said:
It's a good-feeling sore. Just means you're actually doing something.
Goodacre0081
Member
[KoRp]Jazzman;40979106 said:
you need to savor that feeling as long as you can. I haven't felt sore since the first few weeks and I miss it.
Harry Potter
Banned
[KoRp]Jazzman;40979106 said:
Welcome! Wall squats and this thread are crucial for your fitness.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Remember, on chest and back, do as many push-ups as you can then switch to your knees. Don't just stop if you can help it.
lol *does this after one one-arm push-up in C/S/T*Remember, on chest and back, do as many push-ups as you can then switch to your knees. Don't just stop if you can help it.
Checking in from vacation.
Whole week at the beach and amazing seafood make it very difficult to remain active and keeping up with my diet. This vacation happens to fall in line with my Recovery week, which makes it even easier to slide back into old habits. But I've made a commitment and decided to bring my push up bars and foam roller and I've already knocked out Yoga X2 and Pure Cardio for the two days I've been here. Having eggs/egg whites/bacon for breakfast and a light lunch have thus far helped balance out a more heavy dinner. I'll try to continue to make wise decisions and keep active! While vacation is certainly welcome, I can't wait to get back home and hit Hybrid Phase 2!
Whole week at the beach and amazing seafood make it very difficult to remain active and keeping up with my diet
. This vacation happens to fall in line with my Recovery week, which makes it even easier to slide back into old habits. But I've made a commitment and decided to bring my push up bars and foam roller and I've already knocked out Yoga X2 and Pure Cardio for the two days I've been here. Having eggs/egg whites/bacon for breakfast and a light lunch have thus far helped balance out a more heavy dinner. I'll try to continue to make wise decisions and keep active! While vacation is certainly welcome, I can't wait to get back home and hit Hybrid Phase 2!Phew, finally caught up on this thread again after a bit of a hiatus.
I am finally, finally for really reals going to be starting my "big three" routine (deadlifts, squats, bench pressing) tomorrow. My weight bench was sitting around in pieces up until yesterday, when a coworker of mine had time to come over and help put it together (read: he did most of the work since I suck at building things). Then I found out that the weight bar I bought was too short, so last night I went to Sports Authority and bought a nice bar and 150 pound weight set, which seems good for a beginner.
Keeping my weight lifting schedule to Tu/Th/Sa since that's what I'm used to from P90X. After a few months, I plan on bringing yoga back into my routine because of the flexibility improvements it offers.
I am scared to weigh myself tomorrow, though. I know I've put on a few pounds due to being overly lax with my diet the past two weekends and I'm scared to see how many it is, even if I am getting back into the swing of things.
I am finally, finally for really reals going to be starting my "big three" routine (deadlifts, squats, bench pressing) tomorrow. My weight bench was sitting around in pieces up until yesterday, when a coworker of mine had time to come over and help put it together (read: he did most of the work since I suck at building things). Then I found out that the weight bar I bought was too short, so last night I went to Sports Authority and bought a nice bar and 150 pound weight set, which seems good for a beginner.
Keeping my weight lifting schedule to Tu/Th/Sa since that's what I'm used to from P90X. After a few months, I plan on bringing yoga back into my routine because of the flexibility improvements it offers.
I am scared to weigh myself tomorrow, though. I know I've put on a few pounds due to being overly lax with my diet the past two weekends and I'm scared to see how many it is, even if I am getting back into the swing of things.
Gondo, you're welcome. I think the sub 100g carb suggestion someone else made is a good goal to shoot for... you will still get a fair amount of carbs and your body will likely react well to such a big cut to your carb instake.
Hawkian- I've almost gone through a container of vanilla and also chocolate recently and think both are good (vanilla is kinda gross in water but good in the lactose-free milk or almond milk). Ordered strawberry and another chocolate this morning... I haven't tried strawberry yet but will report in on it once it arrives. On a similar note, I've been using that LifeExtension weight management mix and the green tea extract for a few weeks and haven't really noticed much of a change but will keep using the two months worth I have and see if I notice anything out of the ordinary.
Time for a very late X2 V Sculpt and ARX2 routine. Intending to destroy my previous numbers from three weeks ago despite being tired/hungry.
Good luck and welcome! Hope this thread helps you get a bit more out of the experience.
Might have to get one of those depending on where I move in September. Do you ever use the grips for leg lifts or whatever they're called? Are dips an option too?
Hawkian- I've almost gone through a container of vanilla and also chocolate recently and think both are good (vanilla is kinda gross in water but good in the lactose-free milk or almond milk). Ordered strawberry and another chocolate this morning... I haven't tried strawberry yet but will report in on it once it arrives. On a similar note, I've been using that LifeExtension weight management mix and the green tea extract for a few weeks and haven't really noticed much of a change but will keep using the two months worth I have and see if I notice anything out of the ordinary.
Time for a very late X2 V Sculpt and ARX2 routine. Intending to destroy my previous numbers from three weeks ago despite being tired/hungry.
[KoRp]Jazzman;40979106 said:
Good luck and welcome! Hope this thread helps you get a bit more out of the experience.
Might have to get one of those depending on where I move in September. Do you ever use the grips for leg lifts or whatever they're called? Are dips an option too?
SteveMeister
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I have - I can do dips and leg lifts. I've done dips on it during P90X, they're a lot harder than chair dips!
I'm thinking of selling the tower next year though, and getting an Ironmaster Super Bench with a chin-up attachment since I'll need a bench for Body Beast, plus the tower takes up a lot of room and is hard to move. There's a dip attachment for the Super Bench, too.
Harry Potter
Banned
Wow, that's a pretty cool bench. I can't do decline on mine and it bugs me. Might be time for an upgrade...
SteveMeister
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Yeah, great reviews for it, too.
[KoRp]Jazzman
Member
Ok wtf....
Chest and Back was an awesome workout, made sure I paced myself and used lighter weights knowing it was my first time. Got through everything but had to push through to hit my numbers... felt wiped after but it felt good..
Then I realized I need to do Ab Ripper after.... WTF how is this stuff possible? Like I barely did 5 reps of each and that was killing me. So the question is, since I have zero abs and core in my body, should I switch it out with something easier that allows me to do more reps, or do i keep failing away?
God that was hard to sit through as I failed all over myself lol
Chest and Back was an awesome workout, made sure I paced myself and used lighter weights knowing it was my first time. Got through everything but had to push through to hit my numbers... felt wiped after but it felt good..
Then I realized I need to do Ab Ripper after.... WTF how is this stuff possible? Like I barely did 5 reps of each and that was killing me. So the question is, since I have zero abs and core in my body, should I switch it out with something easier that allows me to do more reps, or do i keep failing away?
God that was hard to sit through as I failed all over myself lol
Just do your best. Sounds like you worked hard today and if you continue to do that, you will become stronger. Before you know it you'll be able to match them in ARX. You have to work extremely hard to get there though. Just remember that you're in this for the long haul.[KoRp]Jazzman;40989900 said:
Good job, congratulations on completing your first P90X workout! You're on your way to a new you.
re:Ab Ribber X
Keep at it, man. ARX is a core part of the program. It's important. Do your best and forget the rest. If you can't keep up, that's OK! It's your first day. Of course you're going to be exhausted. You'll get better at it with time and before you know it you'll be keeping up with the guys onscreen.
re:Ab Ribber X
Keep at it, man. ARX is a core part of the program. It's important. Do your best and forget the rest. If you can't keep up, that's OK! It's your first day. Of course you're going to be exhausted. You'll get better at it with time and before you know it you'll be keeping up with the guys onscreen.
[KoRp said:
I felt like I was dying the first 2-3 times I did ARX, man. It takes a while. After I got better at the cardio/plyo stuff I found both ARX and core synergistics felt a lot easier.
If it makes you feel any better, today was max cardio and insane abs for me (day 46 already?). I feel on fire - in a good way!
The Mana Legend
Banned
I had to half-ass my resistance today because I had no time due to watching my nephew.
So I am going to do a hike tomorrow on top of a bit of resistance. It will be glorious, especially since my rest day is on Wednesday. <3
So I am going to do a hike tomorrow on top of a bit of resistance. It will be glorious, especially since my rest day is on Wednesday. <3
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