P90X/workingout advice

[3TrueFans]

Coming from the guy with a flying horse and rainbow in for his avatar

lil update for everyone... liek i said... i completed day 2 yesterday... im staring at the day 3 dvd... i can barely move... it hurts to lay down and hurts even more to get back up!!! please tell me this is halfway normal. Ive expereinced sore... and this is no where close to what ive ever been before

After my first session of Plyo I hurt all over for probably 3 days.

[clone26]

I have done P90X 2 times now and am currently starting phase 2 of my 3rd run. Obviously I love it. I am currently supplementing 5-7 mile runs for the Plyo and Kenpo X days (Dam to Dam training). I can't see myself ever doing any other workout. Yes, it is hard, but working out isn't supposed to be easy. What is the point of an easy workout?

I am going to start tying the One on One with Tony Horton series into the P90X routine.

[jumbopackage]

Dumb question here but what happens when you no longer follow the program? I'm guessing in 2 years from now about 1% of the people that started this program will still be following the program.

From what I've seen the people that are successful in losing weight have two common themes.

#1 They change to a diet they can live with for the rest of their life. A perfect example of this is the Atkins diet. This was the big thing a few years back. How many people are still on this plan.

#2 The incorporate an exercise program they like and can live with into their life.

The intense workout guy is pretty blunt about it, and any dietitian will generally tell you, you lose weight by burning more calories than you consume. It doesn't matter if the calories are fat, carbs or protein, a calorie is (mostly) a calorie. It's really, really simple. It's just not easy. I'm on the road for a while, and trying to maintain some semblance of a healthy lifestyle is NOT easy.

P90X might be a great jumpstart, but it's probably not a sustainable lifestyle for most people. Living a healthy life, with a reasonable diet, and regular exercise is the key, I've found.

You don't have to deny yourself everything all the time, but you have to want to be in shape more than you want to eat crap and drink beer. In the long run, that's what it's about, IMO.

[Gonzo]

I got through it all and lost about 15-20 lbs. It's a very tough regimen. The key is that P90X is designed specifically for people who are in relatively good shape, but want to get into great shape. If you're 50 lbs. overweight and haven't broken a sweat in 10 years, this absolutely is not the workout plan for you.

[Cybyassociation]

P90x sucks IMO. The guy is a psycho and the exercises suck. It's nearly impossible to do and it requires a pull up bar. I'd check out Insanity. The dude isn't a psycho, the diet and exercises are better, and you don't need anything but some open room.

This is what I just read: P90X is too hard. I'm too lazy to put up a pull up bar. Insanity is easy. All you do is move around for an hour.

P90X is hard. Thats the point. It will get you back into college/high school shape if you do it right. I've been interchanging the workouts with my running and I'm beginning to feel as good as I have in a long time. The biggest thing is: if you are going to start it, stick with it.

[Dopey]

How heavy of dumbbells do you guys use while doing this?

[m7nick]

If you make throught the first week you are fine...if you quit after the first month you're weak....I'm on my second go around....lost 16 pounds the first time and got pretty cut! Just stick with it man...i joined one of their message boards and was able to talk about the work outs with others across the country....it was fun tracking other peoples workouts.

It's a great workout if you just follow the plan....Great workout period!

[CrossCyed]

I made it thru about a month of P90X, then dropped it simply due to a lack of time. I was a fan of the Ab Ripper X workout, and I really felt like by week 3 it was starting to do something.

Plyometrics and Yoga absolutely kick your *** the first couple times and you're not ready for it.

[Swanson10]

Like others have said before, I'll just repeat. All the plans and workouts out there are nothing if you don't have the diet to go with it. I did the TNT diet/workout for a few months and probably wouldn't have gotten anywhere without the diet. After awhile the diet becomes second nature, but is a pain in the butt. I just gave myself once a week to break it. However, when I did it, I did not over eat on those foods you love. It def makes those foods you love taste that much better. Good luck with your workout, biggest thing though will be laying off the booze (One of the tougher parts when in your early 20's).

[heyguy85]

My advice: Do EVERYTHING in every workout. Don't skip the warm up or cool down. I've split up the workouts since it's my 2nd time through and I know what to expect. I split yoga in half; one in the morning and one at night. Do the 90 days with integrity and you will be surprised by how much stronger you get. I didn't lose any weight because I didn't follow the diet plan.
Plyo SUCKS but is an awesome workout. Tony is crazy. The end.

[CrossCyed]

I was looking mainly to sculpt with it. I certainly don't care about losing weight, I'm underweight as it is, but mainly looking for a fitness program and something that'd help with my abs.

[Cyclophile1]

... im staring at the day 3 dvd... i can barely move... it hurts to lay down and hurts even more to get back up!!! please tell me this is halfway normal. Ive expereinced sore... and this is no where close to what ive ever been before

This is where I was after the first two days - it hurt to lay down and just sit in a chair. Week 2 is better and by Week 3 you are fine and starting to see results. That first week is the toughest by far and each week just gets a little easier as you go. Really do the warm ups and warm downs and stretch. Stick with it!

Cheers

[cymonat]

I was looking mainly to sculpt with it. I certainly don't care about losing weight, I'm underweight as it is, but mainly looking for a fitness program and something that'd help with my abs.

I'm looking into this now to change up the routine, and it sounds like I'm pretty much in the same boat as you, not looking to lose weight at all. Do you feel like the results are worth it if you're already in decent shape?

[CrossCyed]

I'm looking into this now to change up the routine, and it sounds like I'm pretty much in the same boat as you, not looking to lose weight at all. Do you feel like the results are worth it if you're already in decent shape?

Ha, well like I said, I dropped it a month in. I'm one of those people that can't gain a pound despite not exercising and eating and drinking as much as I want.

I felt like it was starting to benefit me, but my life was really hectic at the same time.

If nothing else, like I said, the ab workout looked like a good one. I think if you were to just combine that, Plyo and Yoga it'd be a really good supplement.

[snowcraig2.0]

Insanity is more intense than p90x, but the workouts are not as long. And it's just you and the floor. It's 6 days a week. I usually get 4 in, plus some basketball and a couple days lifting at the gym.