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Beachbody Workouts |OT| Gaf Does P90/X/X2, Insanity/Asylum, T-25 and More!
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Harry Potter
Banned
Intrigued by X3. I hope we get it by the end of the year.
RukusProvider
Banned
So I'm on my 2nd run through of Insanity now.
I'm at day 3 of month 2.
Compared to the first time, I wouldn't say it's easier. The reason is that I'm now keeping up and making sure I have correct form throughout. I've also significantly reduced my calorie intake which has triggered the weight loss process nicely. I'm a competitive person so keeping up or exceeding the video staff is a big motivation for me to the point I create a mental database on who is good at what exercises.
While I had great results the first time through, I really feel that I'm doing it "right" this time around. Looking forward to feeling completely beaten up by end of month 2!
I'm at day 3 of month 2.
Compared to the first time, I wouldn't say it's easier. The reason is that I'm now keeping up and making sure I have correct form throughout. I've also significantly reduced my calorie intake which has triggered the weight loss process nicely. I'm a competitive person so keeping up or exceeding the video staff is a big motivation for me to the point I create a mental database on who is good at what exercises.
While I had great results the first time through, I really feel that I'm doing it "right" this time around. Looking forward to feeling completely beaten up by end of month 2!
Oooohh, there are a few people in Inanity's month 2 disks that wind me up the wrong way.
Like that guy with the braided hair, he totally loves himself! And the guy who almost knocks out Ariel at he end of Max Interval Circuit with that spinning back flip thing he does. Surprised they kept that in the video tbh.
Akiel (or however you spell his name is awesome though) 'YEAH BABY'!!!
YuriLowell
Member
Started P90X last night.
Is it normal for my triceps to be killing me.
Is it normal for my triceps to be killing me.
reggieandTFE
Member
Akeel takes more breaks than any other participant. He also has the lowest body fat percentage.
Harry Potter
Banned
B-B-B-Bonus workout! Woke up at 2:30 this morning so I decided to workout on my off day. Did Core Speed. I think I find that one to be more difficult than Total Body Circuit.
TabletopTictacs
Member
I noticed that today (recovery week). He was taking more breaks than I was and I haven't worked out in 2 weeks lol
Keru_Shiri
Member
Thanks for the response! I think I'll order some individual packs off of Amazon to get a feel for the taste, but I'm hoping to make this part of my routine. This could go a long way to help me with seeing P90 through to the finish.
SteveMeister
Hang out with Steve.
Today was the last day of the Alpha Phase for my wife & I (well, not counting tomorrow's rest day & Sunday's stretch day). Total Body Circuit AND Lower Focus. Quite the combination! It was tough but we both pulled through. I'd set a goal to do all the reps in the plank sections, and I didn't quite make it. The pike sequence and the oblique push-ups are murder. But I did really well the rest of the workout, and I did BETTER on those tough sections than I had before, so progress is progress. Lower Focus went better than I thought it would.
My wife's doing great -- she's doing fewer & fewer modifications every workout. I'm very proud of her, this is the first workout program she's ever done and she's getting up early to do them with me each day, which is really against her nature (she is NOT a morning person!)
I started back up with Muscle Pharm: Assault this morning. It helped.
Oh yesterday at my Fit Club at work, we were supposed to do Alpha: Ab Intervals, but the DVD wouldn't play so we did Beta: Dynamic Core instead. OK so Beta is definitely tougher than Alpha -- but this was an awesome workout. Really looking forward to next week!
My wife's doing great -- she's doing fewer & fewer modifications every workout. I'm very proud of her, this is the first workout program she's ever done and she's getting up early to do them with me each day, which is really against her nature (she is NOT a morning person!)
I started back up with Muscle Pharm: Assault this morning. It helped.
Oh yesterday at my Fit Club at work, we were supposed to do Alpha: Ab Intervals, but the DVD wouldn't play so we did Beta: Dynamic Core instead. OK so Beta is definitely tougher than Alpha -- but this was an awesome workout. Really looking forward to next week!
Kinda sorta starting to get the idea behind insanity. I'm stronger at the moves, and able to push myself further, but I can tell as soon as I find myself thinking "oh yeah, I'm killing this level 1 drill" I'll be on to some new crazier workout that kicks my ass back into the ground.
My calves are like diamonds already. I find myself often feeling some strain on my back, though, and I've come close to twisting my ankle a couple times. :/
My calves are like diamonds already. I find myself often feeling some strain on my back, though, and I've come close to twisting my ankle a couple times. :/
Level 3 drills.... Hurts just thinking about it.
Nonexistinghero
Banned
Well, I just 'kinda' did day 6 of insanity. I noticed yesterday that I couldn't give it my all. My breathing was much better than the previous days, but for some reason my body just refused to do some things (like jump).
I noticed the same today after the 6th day. I did better at the warmup and actually felt my body heat up in a way I never felt it before. But after the first set of cardio my body just wouldnt jump anymore (and I didn't even feel any pain). Then I quit the video, since I just felt my body couldn't go anymore.
What do you guys think? Anything I can do about it? I'm thinking about maybe trying the same day again tomorrow (normally a rest-day). Or should I just fully rest tomorrow and continue with week 2 on monday? Or perhaps should I delay everything a whole day? (thus, making monday the rest day and ending the program 1 day later).
In case you guys didn't know, I'm not following the nutricion guide, since I don't have the money to be able to afford it. And having to keep track of everything I eat, while also focusing completely on the training would be too much for my mind to take.
Any affordable way to keep my energy levels high without spending all day on nutricion?
I noticed the same today after the 6th day. I did better at the warmup and actually felt my body heat up in a way I never felt it before. But after the first set of cardio my body just wouldnt jump anymore (and I didn't even feel any pain). Then I quit the video, since I just felt my body couldn't go anymore.
What do you guys think? Anything I can do about it? I'm thinking about maybe trying the same day again tomorrow (normally a rest-day). Or should I just fully rest tomorrow and continue with week 2 on monday? Or perhaps should I delay everything a whole day? (thus, making monday the rest day and ending the program 1 day later).
In case you guys didn't know, I'm not following the nutricion guide, since I don't have the money to be able to afford it. And having to keep track of everything I eat, while also focusing completely on the training would be too much for my mind to take.
Any affordable way to keep my energy levels high without spending all day on nutricion?
Do you guys think T25 would be a good place to start for someone coming off a long term knee injury? I tore my ACL last year playing rugby and haven't been able to do any exercise other than swimming and light cycling. My knee is about 100% now, and more importantly I'm psychologically ready to use it again.
I've just done the first T25 workout (cardio) and it felt fine. Is there anything later in the programme that puts particular stress on the knee?
I've just done the first T25 workout (cardio) and it felt fine. Is there anything later in the programme that puts particular stress on the knee?
Yeah, if you feel good, go for it. I destroyed my knee years ago so I know how it feels. Watch out for any warnings it gives you.
Body Beast / T25 hybrid? That sounds pretty awesome.
toddhunter
Member
Just rest and keep to the schedule. Don't worry about a bad day, it happens. There are plenty of days left to go harder.
For energy, try making up a green smoothie or similar for breakfast. Plenty of great recipes out there and very cheap.
Yeah, that's what I've been thinking as well lately, very tempting. Doing Body Beast right now though, but only got one month left. BB is kind of lacking in cardio and ab exercises I think. But OTOH, once I do Beast cardio it feels tougher than any plyo I ever did in P90X/X2. I may just be out of cardio shape though.
toddhunter
Member
Just finished my last Yoga X and the whole program.
Can't really complain about the results even if I don't suddenly look like Shaun T. I'd say I'm fitter than I've been before in terms of numbers and managed to lose two or three pounds along the way (probably much more in fat).
It feels more like beginning than an end right now, so I'm just tossing up what to move onto next.
Can't really complain about the results even if I don't suddenly look like Shaun T. I'd say I'm fitter than I've been before in terms of numbers and managed to lose two or three pounds along the way (probably much more in fat).
It feels more like beginning than an end right now, so I'm just tossing up what to move onto next.
Nonexistinghero
Banned
Thanks. I'll see what I can do with the smoothie. I don't have a blender and I wonder if a cheap one (of roughly 30) will do. I most certainly can't afford one that's more expensive any day soon. And the fruit where I live is pretty expensive. Too expensive to make it a drink for every day, but 2-4 times a week should be doable.
Blenders are the best. I bought a cheap one and it works a treat for making all kinds of smoothies I make for post workout. It'll be one of the best purchases you make when trying to get fit and healthy in my opinion.
Harry Potter
Banned
It's going well. I've been doing the Beast workouts in the morning and T25 after work. I have missed a few of the Beast workouts since work has been crazy as of late. These two programs were meant for each other.
Today is day 4 of T25 for me. Very sore. Absolutely dead after the workouts so far. Hope that gets easier. I'm trying to lose some fat I've gained since starting my desk job. Got a gut that I want off. Will these 25minute workouts really make me lose weight fast? Trying to shed 5-10lbs of fat this month...
Those exercises and a strong diet should give tangible results.
For the first week of P90X i was a sore everywhere and it was pretty miserable, but past that I feel pretty great between workouts.
I'm going to Air Force bootcamp in one month so I'm stopping BB and going back to P90X.
Just finished a session of Chest & Back. My god, this will never get easier! Lifting weights makes your arms burn and everything, but P90X burns your arms and completely exhausts you to the point you wanna puke. I hate it but I love it indeed.
Just finished a session of Chest & Back. My god, this will never get easier! Lifting weights makes your arms burn and everything, but P90X burns your arms and completely exhausts you to the point you wanna puke. I hate it but I love it indeed.
Do not try to redo the same workout the next day. I had exactly the same experience on my first day 6. You are meant to feel completely wiped as much of the time as possible; it's working. Next time you get Plyo Circuit is wednesday; you will find you're able to push a lot further even if you still can't finish.
Myfitnesspal.com can help you a lot with nutrition tracking and calories burned, without requiring you to literally count every nutrition fact.
Just stick with it, I'm right there with you.
Speaking of which... Cardio Abs for the first time... directly after Pure Cardio eh? If you say so. Holy cow... did my best and forgot the rest. Seems to be the only video my crush is in besides Strength and Resistance too, so it was extra embarrassing. I just collapsed into a pool after the series of plank exercises.
Insanity is growing on me, but it's SO high-impact. Really glad I'm doing this stuff on carpet and a mat...
Push comes to shove though, I've lost 4.5 pounds in 13 days. Tough to argue.
Fresh baby spinach and frozen fruit are pretty cheap and go a long way.
Agreed. Insane abs is waaaaay better than cardio abs.
It's better but it also twice as long and doesn't have Liz.
After a few runs through insanity i started to find the ab videos to drag a bit. I ended up putting together my own quick ab routine that rips them up good and do it more often. Better results less time.
Those saying some of the insanity people annoy them I kind of agree. Akeeo is always on break, the jersey shore guys are knobs, Darren can't stretch worth a shit and that girl that spits on the floor... But at the same time I kind of like that they feel like a group of real people. The T25 cast feels a lot more robotic. It's more professional but also kinda boring.
reggieandTFE
Member
I started Beta T25 early this week because I was feeling good and will be on the road in a couple weeks for work. Speed 2.0 is the real deal; it starts quick and never lets up.
What are your macros?
CherryWoodFuton
Member
Officially a P90x grad!!!! So proud of myself....now on to P90X2 tomorrow.....
Will I lose all my gains from P90x because it looks like X2 focuses more on stability?
Will I lose all my gains from P90x because it looks like X2 focuses more on stability?
Not really. If anything, x2 will improve you more.
TabletopTictacs
Member
Hmm, finally doing the last day of my recovery week tomorrow (on my birthday no less!) and then after my rest day month 2 begins.
Do people do the first session of Max Interval Circuit straight after the fitness test or after a few hours?
Do people do the first session of Max Interval Circuit straight after the fitness test or after a few hours?
Nonexistinghero
Banned
Thanks for the support guys!
Anyway, today same thing was happening as before. I decided to take a rest of almost a full set (roughly 3 minutes) about halfway through, but when I started again I didn't get much further than a few jumps. Decided to call it off with roughly 10 minutes left, but also did a cooldown (well, shorter version of it).
I think my body didn't know its limits at first and that why I could go beyond them for the first few days, but now that it experienced being pushed, it seems like it's preventing me from pushing it that far again.
I haven't given up yet though, I'll just try again tomorrow. At some point my will should overpower my body saying 'no more', when I just know there's much more left in me. My body needs to learn that it's not enough until it aches all over.
Anyway, today same thing was happening as before. I decided to take a rest of almost a full set (roughly 3 minutes) about halfway through, but when I started again I didn't get much further than a few jumps. Decided to call it off with roughly 10 minutes left, but also did a cooldown (well, shorter version of it).
I think my body didn't know its limits at first and that why I could go beyond them for the first few days, but now that it experienced being pushed, it seems like it's preventing me from pushing it that far again.
I haven't given up yet though, I'll just try again tomorrow. At some point my will should overpower my body saying 'no more', when I just know there's much more left in me. My body needs to learn that it's not enough until it aches all over.
SteveMeister
Hang out with Steve.
Add in some tuna and turkey. Turkey's got an amazing amount of protein per ounce.
Congrats!!!! And nope, as mentioned you won't lose your gains. X2 focuses on strength AND stability, so you'll be doing many of the same moves but in an unstable position (i.e. one armed curls with one leg on a bench, shoulder presses on a stability ball, and of course push-ups on medicine balls). X2's awesome.
That was last week for my wife & I. We started Beta this morning. As Shaun T says, "I'm through playin' with you! This is BETA." Beta Cardio is tougher than all the Alpha workouts except Total Body Circuit. A great workout.
When I did Insanity last year, I did the fit test on my last recovery day and then Max Interval Circuit by itself. I don't recall when I fit in the other fit tests.
You should try to at least keep moving -- you don't want to rest that long because your heart rate'll drop too low, and the point of Insanity is to keep your heart rate up. But if you're running out of gas, you might want to consider a pre-workout drink, like Beachbody's Energy & Endurance formula or Muscle Pharm's Assault, which several of us in this thread use myself included. You could also just be pushing too hard early on -- you might want to work on pacing yourself a bit so you can get through the entire workout. It's better to finish the whole thing going a bit more slowly (but with proper form) than to burn out too early & not finish.
Are you using a heart rate monitor? If not I highly recommend one. Insanity's all about the heart rate.
SteveMeister
Hang out with Steve.
Yeah down the home stretch now! C'mon y'all, let's GOOOO!
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Whaaaaaaaa?
My body is ready.
Update: I moved last week so I ate horribly all week (fast foooooood) and did not work out (well, once in the gym on the treadmill) so that sucks. Moving burned a lot though, I was exhausted. I'm headed into week 4 of T-25 this week, have to get it done and prepare for month 2.
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