SePhoBroth
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Wow that's awesome! Did you change your diet at all?A00man said:
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What's this P90X workout stuff?
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Rocket786
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SePhoBroth said:
Well I didn't follow their diet plan. I just ate a lot more sensibly. Protein bar for breakfast. Sandwiches (wheat, no mayo, etc...) or grilled entrées for lunch. Fiber bar as a snack. Protein shake. Dinner (tried to make it grilled meats, or normal dinner, just less quantity than I used to eat). For phases in the middle, I stuck to various different fruits. Those usually gave me energy during the workouts as well. This was the first time through P90X.
The second time through I was less strict on myself, and usually ate some crap on weekends, but by that point it was more about maintenance for me, and since my metabolism had sky rocketed through the first time, I was able to maintain and see more results regardless.
TwiztidElf
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Might have already been posted. Sorry if it has.
P90X quotes. Funny stuff.
http://nachosrule.blogspot.com/2008/07/p90x-best-quotes-and-moments.html
P90X quotes. Funny stuff.
http://nachosrule.blogspot.com/2008/07/p90x-best-quotes-and-moments.html
TurboLibre
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TwiztidElf said:Might have already been posted. Sorry if it has.
P90X quotes. Funny stuff.
http://nachosrule.blogspot.com/2008/07/p90x-best-quotes-and-moments.html
That reminds me, the dude with the fake leg is rabbit from Super Troopers. Maybe that's common knowledge but it really surprised me.
TwiztidElf said:Might have already been posted. Sorry if it has.
P90X quotes. Funny stuff.
http://nachosrule.blogspot.com/2008/07/p90x-best-quotes-and-moments.html
"Hamburger bad, fries bad, coca-cola bad. There you go, I said it, drink your water people!" :lol
After trying to do P90X this summer and stopping after 45-50 days (got lazy), I started again, three weeks ago.
Today should be the start of my recovery week, but last week i skipped three workouts (didn't have the time). I skipped plyo, yoga x and kenpo x.
The first two weeks I finished completely.
Doy you guys think I should repeat week 3? Or should I just go into week 4 (recovery week)?
Today should be the start of my recovery week, but last week i skipped three workouts (didn't have the time). I skipped plyo, yoga x and kenpo x.
The first two weeks I finished completely.
Doy you guys think I should repeat week 3? Or should I just go into week 4 (recovery week)?
Rocket786
Member
Grzi said:
Usually if I miss a work out, I just do it the next day instead of skipping it. That way I know I am still doing everything even if I end up missing an extra day during the week. I'd suggest that when you head into phase 2. As of now, I'd say to just head into your recovery week. You should be good.
I started this on saturday so I've done the first 2 so far. Holy shit my body hurts today. The problem is I haven't gotten a recovery drink yet as I've been house bound due to the snow here. I hope to get into town tonight, is there any recommendations for a good after workout drink? I'm from the UK by the way.
I'd like to have a protein shake with whey protein, milk/OJ and fruits after my workouts...Roders5 said:
here is the brand I use Optimum nutrition gold standard
I completed P90x in April...
started 187 24% BF (using fat calipers)
ended 139 13% BF
waist
38"
after
30.5"
Its was very tough in the beginning because I was outta shape. Now I can do 100 push up, 100 squats, 100 sit ups and 100 inverted rows all under 13 minutes! Not bad....my goal is under 8 minutes.
started 187 24% BF (using fat calipers)
ended 139 13% BF
waist
38"
after
30.5"
Its was very tough in the beginning because I was outta shape. Now I can do 100 push up, 100 squats, 100 sit ups and 100 inverted rows all under 13 minutes! Not bad....my goal is under 8 minutes.
Was thinking of trying this.
Do you guys use dumbells or resistance bands?
Are there any other startup accessories needed in a carpeted room? I have a pull up bar already.
Has anyone thought of putting together a mega post in the first page of the thread with a lot of the startup basics for people visiting the thread for the first time?
Do you guys use dumbells or resistance bands?
Are there any other startup accessories needed in a carpeted room? I have a pull up bar already.
Has anyone thought of putting together a mega post in the first page of the thread with a lot of the startup basics for people visiting the thread for the first time?
Burger
Member
Just a word of warning to anyone starting P90X.
I went from years of inactivity, straight into P90X. I wasn't overweight or exceptionally unfit, but my body wasn't conditioned to any sort of exercise. I first started P90X in February of 2010, and stopped in July.
Several weeks after starting P90X I had sore shins after some exercises, some people told me I might have shin splints, and they would go away, others said it was just the body getting used to exercising.
Fast forward to now, and the problem is still very evident. After visiting 2 doctors, a physiotherapist, and finally a sports medicine specialist, I've been diagnosed with having Tibial Stress Fractures. It's not serious, but will take a couple of months to heal.
The cause? Plyometrics. Speaking with athletics trainers, my specialist, personal trainers, they all agreed that Plyometrics was the cause, and should not be attempted by anyone who isn't ready for it. The athletics trainer said his jumpers would do two plyo sessions a week, but only after 16 weeks of conditioning.
Don't get me wrong, P90X is a fantastic training program, and I would recommend it to anyone, but I would stay away from Plyometrics until you are strong enough to handle the stress involved.
I went from years of inactivity, straight into P90X. I wasn't overweight or exceptionally unfit, but my body wasn't conditioned to any sort of exercise. I first started P90X in February of 2010, and stopped in July.
Several weeks after starting P90X I had sore shins after some exercises, some people told me I might have shin splints, and they would go away, others said it was just the body getting used to exercising.
Fast forward to now, and the problem is still very evident. After visiting 2 doctors, a physiotherapist, and finally a sports medicine specialist, I've been diagnosed with having Tibial Stress Fractures. It's not serious, but will take a couple of months to heal.
The cause? Plyometrics. Speaking with athletics trainers, my specialist, personal trainers, they all agreed that Plyometrics was the cause, and should not be attempted by anyone who isn't ready for it. The athletics trainer said his jumpers would do two plyo sessions a week, but only after 16 weeks of conditioning.
Don't get me wrong, P90X is a fantastic training program, and I would recommend it to anyone, but I would stay away from Plyometrics until you are strong enough to handle the stress involved.
Sgt.Pepper
Banned
I expected this somehow; I couldn't finish Plyometrics, I had 20 minutes left but my legs were killing me and my knees were shaking when I jumped.Burger said:
I'll keep trying them though. I wasn't that inactive before p90x, but plyo is definitely hard.
I did my first session of Plyometrics last night.
The cardio aspect wasn't too hard (I've been training at my gym for 11 years and I've been boxing for about 3)
But man oh man my thighs were on fire and holy shit at the pump I got out of the work out. My legs were like tree trunks.
Fuck I'm only on day 3 and I love this shit.
The cardio aspect wasn't too hard (I've been training at my gym for 11 years and I've been boxing for about 3)
But man oh man my thighs were on fire and holy shit at the pump I got out of the work out. My legs were like tree trunks.
Fuck I'm only on day 3 and I love this shit.
betweenthewheels
Member
Just finished my first day.
I dont have a chin-up bar, or a way to attach bands to the ceiling so i'm sitting down and doing them with the bands under my feet, is this acceptable? Cus at the moment, I don't think I could do more than 2 chin-ups even if i had the bar.
I'd also like to say that Tony Horton is a freak of nature, hes constantly talking while doing all of this and also besting everyone else in the room...dude has a serious ego, but he can back it up, so more power to him
I dont have a chin-up bar, or a way to attach bands to the ceiling so i'm sitting down and doing them with the bands under my feet, is this acceptable? Cus at the moment, I don't think I could do more than 2 chin-ups even if i had the bar.
I'd also like to say that Tony Horton is a freak of nature, hes constantly talking while doing all of this and also besting everyone else in the room...dude has a serious ego, but he can back it up, so more power to him
Sgt.Pepper
Banned
Why don't get a pull up bar? Iron Gym was pretty cheap, even for a Venezuelan like me.betweenthewheels said:
Valkyr Junkie
Member
<--- Does Plyo with a weight vest.
But yeah, you definitely gotta be careful with impact workouts.
But yeah, you definitely gotta be careful with impact workouts.
betweenthewheels
Member
Sgt.Pepper said:
I never really considered Iron Gym. Is it sturdy? I'm a little paranoid of it breaking my door frame trim
Sgt.Pepper
Banned
Unless you weight around 300lbs (around 140 kgs) you should be fine; my door frame is made of wood and it's old. It has hold on well.betweenthewheels said:
Sgt.Pepper
Banned
You're supposed to do light footing, but it's almost inevitable that it will cause sound depending of your floor; I recommend using a carpet to reduce the impact.modernkicks said:
FlashFlooder
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modernkicks said:
Yes. It's intense.
Sgt.Pepper
Banned
Not conflicting. It is REALLY intense, but you're suppose to do light footing, according to the video.modernkicks said:
And it's fucking long, it's 60 minutes of non-stop jumping around.
Sgt.Pepper
Banned
I did Cardio X this week replacing Plyometrics; it is definitely MUCH more bearable. When I did Plyo last week I though my legs were jell-o.
Definitely yes. I workout early in the morning and both my downstairs neighbors and the ones on the same floor complained several times about the noise waking them up.modernkicks said:
I tried to switch plyo and kenpo and do my plyo on Saturdays and now the downstairs neighbor is complaining about not being able to hear TV...
I have wooden floor with workout mats on top.
Unknown One
Member
Plyo it's pretty hard to not make sounds. Especially in double time. I'm only on week 7 and I love plyo.
I went from super unfit (lasted only 15 minute in plyo, gasping for air) to almost doing everything including double time.
I went from super unfit (lasted only 15 minute in plyo, gasping for air) to almost doing everything including double time.
Unknown One
Member
I'm skinny as hell and my body is starting to show results. Do what you can, just don't overdo it and hurt yourself.
Not a Jellyfish
but I am a sheep
Hey everybody, I am thinking of giving this a shot, right now I do a regular lifting and running schedule but I used to regularly train in mixed martial arts when I lived in a different part of the country and can't really find anything that is going to push me like that used to.
Quick question, I just completely drop my lifting schedule when I start this program? I know not to take this program lightly and by the sound of it, it sounds like I should drop my currently schedule but I am just looking for clarification is all. I am also a little scared by what I have read about Plyometrics because I had a knee surgery a couple years back but we shall see how it turns out.
Quick question, I just completely drop my lifting schedule when I start this program? I know not to take this program lightly and by the sound of it, it sounds like I should drop my currently schedule but I am just looking for clarification is all. I am also a little scared by what I have read about Plyometrics because I had a knee surgery a couple years back but we shall see how it turns out.
Rocket786
Member
Not a Jellyfish said:
You will have 3 days of resistance work outs each week in the program. Look at the moves, and if you want, go to the gym and use the free weights, or get some free weights or resistance bands at home. That will replace your lifting schedule.
The rest should take care of your cardio. Don't be too nervous about Plyometrics. It is hard, but as Tony says, "do your best and forget the rest." You don't have to keep up with the pace of the people in the videos. Just go at your own pace and you should get better and better as the weeks go on.
Not a Jellyfish
but I am a sheep
A00man said:
Awesome, thanks for the advice. Also looking at their site and everything is there complete package that comes with the door frame chin-up bar and everything? Doesn't appear to be...
Rocket786
Member
Not a Jellyfish said:
I don't think there is a complete package they ship. I personally bought these items to start off with:
Iron Gym Pull Up Bar
Ripcords Resistance Bands
The pull up bar works as advertised. Built solid and attaches to your door frame in seconds. The Ripcords resistance bands have a lifetime warranty, so anytime you break them (I've snapped 3-4 different bands), they will replace them for free. Sometimes they decide to charge you shipping, but you can tell them a couple of the bands broke, and they'll send you all the ones you mention, so you can have extra ones just in case one breaks in the future.
Other than that, I also bought some push up bars because I have weak wrists, a heart rate monitor to see my heart rate during cardio work outs, and a yoga mat with a yoga block. The yoga mat is essential. The push up bars and heart rate monitor, you can do without. You should be good to go after that. Good luck!
Not a Jellyfish
but I am a sheep
A00man said:
Edit: Also, just went a page back and saw your results. Congrats!
Nice, I will probably look into the the push up bars, already have a heart rate monitor. Have the push up bars helped only with joint strength or do you feel they have helped with your form when performing the exercises and variations?
What is everyone in here using or have used looking into supplement support? Just standard whey protein or are there some going about things differently?
betweenthewheels
Member
Anyone else find Tony to be distracting? The guy is a great motivator but he wont shut up.
I read he was an aspiring comedian a while back, so that would explain his constant barrage of wacky jokes
I read he was an aspiring comedian a while back, so that would explain his constant barrage of wacky jokes
Sgt.Pepper
Banned
The mandatory supplements, Omega 3, whey protein and multivitamin; though the latter is not if you think you eat enough veggies/meat. I also use L-Carnitine, Probiotics and Creatine.Not a Jellyfish said:
I do find impressive the fact he can speak through in most programs. Like in Ab Ripper for example.betweenthewheels said:
Rocket786
Member
Not a Jellyfish said:
The push up bars have definitely helped me with my form. They help me do more reps as well. Like I mentioned earlier, I have pretty weak wrists, and with the support of the push up bars, I feel like my form stays more consistent as I get further into the reps.
Thanks for the congrats! It wasn't easy, but anyone can get results if they stick to it. Eventually, it becomes routine.
Sgt.Pepper said:
What are the benefits of taking the fish oil pills? I found one on Amazon which people say doesn't leave an aftertaste, but I never really knew the benefits of Omega 3, and so I have never taken it. Thinking about getting these if someone can shed some light into it for me.
http://www.amazon.com/Kirkland-Signature-Omega-3-Enteric-Softgels/dp/B000EQU726/ref=sr_1_4?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1291909996&sr=1-4
Sgt.Pepper
Banned
http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/omega_3.html
Balance of omega 6 and 3 is incredibly vital for your heal; or else you will be prompted to inflammations and heart diseases.
Ugh, I think I'll do Yoga tomorrow. I got a terrible headache since yesterday, probably because of lack of sleep.
Balance of omega 6 and 3 is incredibly vital for your heal; or else you will be prompted to inflammations and heart diseases.
Ugh, I think I'll do Yoga tomorrow. I got a terrible headache since yesterday, probably because of lack of sleep.
Not a Jellyfish
but I am a sheep
A00man said:
I will most likely pick up the push up bars then because currently I can bang out a decent amount of push ups but I know I do not have the best form, as if I do them in sets I have a hard time getting the same form for the following sets.
No problem, I am planning on sticking with it and I really hope it comes routine.
Not a Jellyfish
but I am a sheep
Alright everyone, I am about to take the plunge and place my order for all my equipment right now, I am pretty excited. Anyone want to recommend a yoga mat and blocks?