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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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BeautifulMemory
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Psychotext
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Did X-Stretch. A little pain, but it was ok... didn't feel like I was making it worse. Who knows, maybe next week I can get back to it. Will maybe try Yoga tomorrow.
Harry Potter
Banned
thanks! Lol can't believe I'm doing this...
3 weeks of Phase 1
6 weeks of Phase 2
3 weeks of Phase 3
I really liked phase 2, felt more like P90X. I think you should definitely do at least 3 weeks of phase 1. Evaluate how you're doing and decide whether or not to move onto the next phase or not. You really can't go wrong with what you do.
BeautifulMemory
Member
Can you elaborate a bit? It looks like phase 1 has less resistance-heavy? Am I right? Trying to gauge how long until I have to buy 25lbs
Also, the diet. Can I just keep what I'm doing now for p90x? (energy booster)
And thanks! I'm excited. Especially for the roller lol
ok yea so i did the chest and shoulders workout yesterday, beginning of phase 2... 40 minutes into the workout i strained my neck. Immeadiately stopped my workout... i feel like someone is stabbing my neck repeatedly. ive been on pain killers today, god i really hope this will go away by tomorrow, i dont wanna go to the doctor lol..
be careful with your form guys, i learned it the hard way
be careful with your form guys, i learned it the hard way
vatstep
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Did Legs & Back today. Good workout I really like this one. Balanced lunges are tough! Kind of wish they didn't start out with them. My balance is just not that great. Some of the other moves I recognized from P90MS, so I had to add a decent amount of weight to feel like I was upping the intensity.
I can already feel my core getting stronger during Ab Ripper X. First couple of times, I kept falling backward during Mason Twists, but that didn't happen at all tonight. Still tough to get through the full 50~ seconds, though.
I can already feel my core getting stronger during Ab Ripper X. First couple of times, I kept falling backward during Mason Twists, but that didn't happen at all tonight. Still tough to get through the full 50~ seconds, though.
The diet plan in X2 is pretty much the same, with the only difference being that the carbs block is now divided between grains and legumes (meaning that if you eat 3 portions of carbs a day (600 calories), now it should be 300 from grains and 300 from legumes.
And yeah, Phase 1 doesn't focus on resistance at all. The only workout that has a lot of curling and presses is Total Body, and the rest of the days are very much core focused (balance, stability, strength, plyo and yoga).
BeautifulMemory
Member
Balance lunges are a mess! Toe Roll Iso Lunge continues to be challenging too. I hate the side steps the most though due to resistance.
Plank to Chatauranga Iso is so much worse
vatstep
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Toe roll iso lunge is one of the moves from P90MS, so I've been doing them for a while. Took a while before my form got to be decent. Tried them with dumbbells today and it wasn't so bad.
BeautifulMemory
Member
I have been talking about it...the 90th day is on Tuesday. Personally, I think where my body is now will be my result for the 90th day. Overall great improvement, but most noticebly is my weight loss and more sculpted look. My physique naturally keeps me a lean appearance and no visible abs, still more belly.
Maybe my diet wasn't good enough? Maybe I was really, really out of shape so I need to remind myself of that? I really haven't exercised consistently since...sophomore year in Junior high, and I am 28 now. So maybe it's that, or maybe it's just my body - we are all different. So whatever.
So, I want more. I want more plyo, and medicine balls look fun. Foam or rumble roller looks amazing
Well, I hope it's not just because it's late at night, ut I just ordered P90X2 the ultimate kit, AND I decided to try Shakeology. Read a couple of things about Shake and it seems to balance things out physically and financially so we will see. Supplementing a meal sounds great to me since I am lazy and I can use that as a recovery drink if I wanted to, and I don't have to.
but damn impulse buying shit on fitness and health...it used to be just books and video games and statues.
Maybe my diet wasn't good enough? Maybe I was really, really out of shape so I need to remind myself of that? I really haven't exercised consistently since...sophomore year in Junior high, and I am 28 now. So maybe it's that, or maybe it's just my body - we are all different. So whatever.
So, I want more. I want more plyo, and medicine balls look fun. Foam or rumble roller looks amazing
Well, I hope it's not just because it's late at night, ut I just ordered P90X2 the ultimate kit, AND I decided to try Shakeology. Read a couple of things about Shake and it seems to balance things out physically and financially so we will see. Supplementing a meal sounds great to me since I am lazy and I can use that as a recovery drink if I wanted to, and I don't have to.
but damn impulse buying shit on fitness and health...it used to be just books and video games and statues.
vatstep
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Shakeology sounds great, but is absurdly expensive to me. I could never being myself to pull the trigger on it.
Similarly, I need to order some more whey but I can't decide on a damn flavor. I'd like to try something new, but since buying anything less than a five pound jug is a waste of money, I'd be stuck with a ton of it if it wasn't any good. I wish they still sold the sampler packs.
Similarly, I need to order some more whey but I can't decide on a damn flavor. I'd like to try something new, but since buying anything less than a five pound jug is a waste of money, I'd be stuck with a ton of it if it wasn't any good. I wish they still sold the sampler packs.
Freedom = $1.05
Banned
does anyone have any recommendations for protein shakes? I've been buying 5 lbs tubs of Optimum nutrition but, good god, that shit is incredibly expensive now...
Psychotext
Member
Don't know what country you're in, but in the UK if you want cheap (and still good quality) you go to MyProtein.
Shakeology definitely sounds pretty intruiging, but cost-prohibitive at this point.
edit: What's funny is I can't seem to find any other products that really even purport to do what it does at any price. No soy, no gluten, no refined sugar, really low sodium, great vitamin distribution. The top true "meal replacement" shake on Amazon, Met-Rx, while considerably cheaper, uses artificial ingredients and partially hydrogenated coconut oil. Does anybody have any thoughts?
edit again: getting a little obsessed with this as I tend to do. Two interesting options I have encountered:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001IZZIO4/?tag=neogaf0e-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005ZA0VUO/?tag=neogaf0e-20 (I think this is actually 30 days worth and not a "50 pack" whatever that means; there's a 60-day supply for $99 so this would actually seem like a better deal)
Anybody have any experience with either?
edit: What's funny is I can't seem to find any other products that really even purport to do what it does at any price. No soy, no gluten, no refined sugar, really low sodium, great vitamin distribution. The top true "meal replacement" shake on Amazon, Met-Rx, while considerably cheaper, uses artificial ingredients and partially hydrogenated coconut oil. Does anybody have any thoughts?
edit again: getting a little obsessed with this as I tend to do. Two interesting options I have encountered:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001IZZIO4/?tag=neogaf0e-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005ZA0VUO/?tag=neogaf0e-20 (I think this is actually 30 days worth and not a "50 pack" whatever that means; there's a 60-day supply for $99 so this would actually seem like a better deal)
Anybody have any experience with either?
Freedom = $1.05
Banned
Unforntunately, I'm current residing across the pond :/
Harry Potter
Banned
Phase 1 is very focused on core and balance. Creating a strong foundation. Phase 2 is more strength orientated but still keeps the Plyocide workout. Phase 3 is focused around sports performance. You will be doing a weighted exercise immediately followed by an explosive exercise.
Hope that helps you out.
Ya, what the hell happened with this stuff? Checking my Amazon purchase history I was paying $40 back in early 2011. Now it's $53.
Me and the wife just went through the first week.
Yoga-X is insane. Only crap that was hard.
Really like Legs and Back. I think its the best workout I've done. I think I got more of a cardio workout doing legs and back then I got from Cardio -x.
Speaking of Cardio-X anyone feel its lacking? (I first did it with my wife since shes doing the lean routine). I sweat and stuff but I don't really feel worked out. I starting doing it a few hours before the scheduled strength workouts as a supplementary work out.
Also what do you guys do about the pull-ups and chin-ups. I can only do 3-4 and my wife can't even do one. We can't really set up resistance bands the way they should in the video in our apartment.
Yoga-X is insane. Only crap that was hard.
Really like Legs and Back. I think its the best workout I've done. I think I got more of a cardio workout doing legs and back then I got from Cardio -x.
Speaking of Cardio-X anyone feel its lacking? (I first did it with my wife since shes doing the lean routine). I sweat and stuff but I don't really feel worked out. I starting doing it a few hours before the scheduled strength workouts as a supplementary work out.
Also what do you guys do about the pull-ups and chin-ups. I can only do 3-4 and my wife can't even do one. We can't really set up resistance bands the way they should in the video in our apartment.
Harry Potter
Banned
I'm not a fan of Cardio X. I prefer Kenpo over it. I actually replace both with a routine from Insanity.
You can use a chair to assist you for pull ups. There is also a product called a pull up assist that is supposed to be very helpful with pull ups.
Congrats on your first week!
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
I've really debated getting that pull-up assist as the step ladder i use now feels like i am pushing my body backwards then up, instead of straight up. Although I worry about a pull-up assist + pull up bar stress on my door frame...
I do Cardio X with wrist weights and it gets pretty intense, but doing Kenpo X with them tends to be just as good a workout.
I can vouch wholeheartedly for that thing. Helped me inmmensely.
BeautifulMemory
Member
I am having trouble posting on my phone. I just want to say thanks to Steelo, HP, Vastep, and Hawkian
@ Steelo and HP. Thanks for the rundown. Looks like I have time before I need to buy heavier weights. Cross training shoes here I come!
@Vastep and Hawkian. Really hope Shakeology works out. Of course a lot of people swear by it and they can be over the top for me. It is expensive, $130 after handling. Damn. That's a lot of porn. But if I can really use it as a meal substitute, preferably breakfast, then it's only $4.3 per day. Cheaper than a visit to fast food!
@ Steelo and HP. Thanks for the rundown. Looks like I have time before I need to buy heavier weights. Cross training shoes here I come!
@Vastep and Hawkian. Really hope Shakeology works out. Of course a lot of people swear by it and they can be over the top for me. It is expensive, $130 after handling. Damn. That's a lot of porn. But if I can really use it as a meal substitute, preferably breakfast, then it's only $4.3 per day. Cheaper than a visit to fast food!
Psychotext
Member
I've been tempted to get that thing but $ = £ pricing makes me think otherwise.
The best thing about it is that over time, you can actually feel the shift in how much assistance you're actually getting from it. My last Legs and Back workout, I did 2 reps in each set without any assist. Feels awesome!
edit: I can answer any questions anybody might have about that thing, it's the exact one I've got.
I'm a fan of Syntha 6 protein:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GP5HJI/?tag=neogaf0e-20
All flavors taste amazing. My favorite is Cookie and Creams, although is kinda hard to find. Vanilla and Chocolate Mint are great as well.
Psychotext
Member
I've been having 250ml of it because that's half a bottle and not a particularly massive amount of calories. Don't worry too much about the sugar aspect... that's part of the point.
BeautifulMemory
Member
Yea if your diet is sound all around that sugar should balance things out
A bit of sugar and protein after the workout is exactly what you're going for. Have whatever 1 serving is?
So while neither of these are flattering pictures, I wanted to share my phase one progress. I took the "after" picture over the weekend to show off all my (not so) cool bandages and then noticed that I had actually lost a fair amount of fat, and once I compared the photo to my "before" shot today, well, I was pretty pleased (and less pleased that I can't workout for another week or so).
Not posting the pictures directly, but here are the links if anyone wants to see a month's worth of progress (or some bandages after an appendectomy):
Before:
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa230/LaneDS/startofp90x.jpg
After:
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa230/LaneDS/postsurgery.jpg
Not posting the pictures directly, but here are the links if anyone wants to see a month's worth of progress (or some bandages after an appendectomy):
Before:
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa230/LaneDS/startofp90x.jpg
After:
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa230/LaneDS/postsurgery.jpg
Aruarian Reflection
Chauffeur de la gdlk
Is it better to do reverse pull-ups or to use a chair? I've been using a chair but I don't know if I'm using too much leg power.
Harry Potter
Banned
BeautifulMemory
Member
Use chair. And do it slowly and concentrate on your back and shoulder to avoid the legs as much as possible
And @ Lane very nice!
Btw HP we are neighbors...I'm in San Jose
Thanks everybody. Just have to lay in bed and wait around until I can start again, but I've been really striving for good "after" photos since this thread initially inspired me to even try P90X so I tried to work really hard for the first phase. When phase two starts I think I'm going to take my current setback and aim for a perfect second set of 30 days.
Harry Potter
Banned
BeautifulMemory
Member
Haha
Btw so far in terms of other people the biggest response had been how much weight I have lost. I really was hoping for some buff comments but that's how life is...no vanity for me lol
And I have had to deal with a lot of people thinking I was overdoing it - exercising 6 days a week and low carb diet? That made them feel uncomfortable, especially when I began to talk about calories and nutritional content
And maybe it's just where I work, way more older, middle-aged people notice my changes than the more desirable females. Again, no vanity soup for me
Btw so far in terms of other people the biggest response had been how much weight I have lost. I really was hoping for some buff comments but that's how life is...no vanity for me lol
And I have had to deal with a lot of people thinking I was overdoing it - exercising 6 days a week and low carb diet? That made them feel uncomfortable, especially when I began to talk about calories and nutritional content
And maybe it's just where I work, way more older, middle-aged people notice my changes than the more desirable females. Again, no vanity soup for me
Haha
Btw so far in terms of other people the biggest response had been how much weight I have lost. I really was hoping for some buff comments but that's how life is...no vanity for me lol
And I have had to deal with a lot of people thinking I was overdoing it - exercising 6 days a week and low carb diet? That made them feel uncomfortable, especially when I began to talk about calories and nutritional content
And maybe it's just where I work, way more older, middle-aged people notice my changes than the more desirable females. Again, no vanity soup for me
We appear to be on opposite ends of the spectrum... I weigh exactly the same a month later, but am more muscular. I'd like to shed some pounds because I'm right above 200 lbs, and on a 5'8" frame that seems like far too much (though most are surprised when I say I weigh that much).
My roommate is doing legs & back and ab ripper right now and it is quite the bummer to not be able to work out as well. I'll live vicariously through this thread for now.
Harry Potter
Banned
P90X will definitely give you muscle and definition that you won't get from Insanity. So it really depends on what you are looking to get out of it.
BeautifulMemory
Member
Yea I would love some of your shoulder! And chest hair too. Damn it. Maybe you can try my diet and I try yours
Also, I don't know how are you physically, but I once saw a YouTube clip of Tony talks about an injury he suffered just a couple of years ago. He couldn't use one of his arms months, and he said he still kept his other body parts active. Granted, he didn't specify which exercises he did, but I wonder if it can be applied to you too?
Yea I would love some of your shoulder! And chest hair too. Damn it. Maybe you can try my diet and I try yours
Also, I don't know how are you physically, but I once saw a YouTube clip of Tony talks about an injury he suffered just a couple of years ago. He couldn't use one of his arms months, and he said he still kept his other body parts active. Granted, he didn't specify which exercises he did, but I wonder if it can be applied to you too?
Haha the hair is a curse; you can have it!
Since my core is pretty much the affected area, I think a lot of workouts would be tough. That said, the surgeon thinks after a week I should be able to get back into things, and even if I'm working out less intensely at least I'll keep doing something which is better than just stagnating.
Psychotext
Member
Don't worry, you're not alone in injured and frustrated land. =/
Two full weeks out now for me and I'm starting to feel like a bit of caged animal.
Two full weeks out now for me and I'm starting to feel like a bit of caged animal.
BeautifulMemory
Member
I'm stunned- I'm taller than you and weigh roughly 35 pounds less, but my gut is way more prominent. I wish I could program my body to lose weight from the areas I want first
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