Anyone here working out with P90X?

[frankb03]

I just started this weekend and curious if anyone here is working on with it and the results they have seen.

I haven't weighed myself in about 2 week. In the first 6-7 weeks I lost about 12 pounds. You will definitely see results. Don't expect the results you see on TV. More important than the exercises is the diet. The diet is extremely important.

The word "Diet" during P90X is an oxymoron. You can't do P90X and diet at the same time. I've actually had to increase my calorie intake to compensate for the calories burned during the workouts. The average P90X workout burns between 500-600 calories.

Like BW suggested be prepared to eat lots of chicken, fish, eggs, foods high in protein. Along with protein shake with Whey Protein powder.

[Spark]

I haven't weighed myself in about 2 week. In the first 6-7 weeks I lost about 12 pounds. You will definitely see results. Don't expect the results you see on TV. More important than the exercises is the diet. The diet is extremely important.

The word "Diet" during P90X is an oxymoron. You can't do P90X and diet at the same time. I've actually had to increase my calorie intake to compensate for the calories burned during the workouts. The average P90X workout burns between 500-600 calories.

Like BW suggested be prepared to eat lots of chicken, fish, eggs, foods high in protein. Along with protein shake with Whey Protein powder.

Frank, How are you??? Hope things are well ...


Great to see you my friend

[frankb03]

Frank...what type of results have you seen
How much time do you spend a day.
Do you do this at home or the gym.
Can you describe what one workout would entail.


Frank or anyone...

I do all workouts at home. I don't have a home gym. You'll need door pull up bar, pushup bars and dumbbells. I use 15, 20, 25 and 30 pound dumbbells. I'll be upping my weight on some routines to 35 and 40 pounds.

I've lost 12 pounds and most of my 'love handles'. I've definitely toned up my upper body. My GF notices and loves the change.

I'll answer the workout description next. Give me a few.

[frankb03]

Can you describe what one workout would entail.

Frank or anyone...

There's 3 Phases each phase has a 1 week recovery week.

Phase 1:

Day 1: Chest and Back. Mostly different pullups and pushups. Limited weights.

Day 2: Plyometrics. By far the toughest P90X workout. Cardio with some jumping, lunges, squats etc.

Day 3: Shoulders and Arms. Almost all weight training

Day 4: Yoga. Trust me. If you're like me the thought of Yoga is like WTF. I've learned to love Yoga. What an incredible workout yet relaxing. The sweat pours off my.

Day 5: Back and Legs. Pullups for back and lots of lunges and squats for legs. IMO the 2nd toughest P90X workout. Very hard

Day 6: Kenpo. Love it! Very fun cardio workout. Kinda like Karate. Lots of punches and kicks.

Day 7: Rest day or stretching. I've chosen to do the stretches each week. You'll need it. Be prepared to be sore every day.

On Days 1, 3 and 5 there's also AB Ripper. A very tough ab workout. It lasts 16 minutes.

All the other workouts are approx 60 minutes except Yoga. Yoga lasts 90 minutes. It's 45 minutes of Yoga and 45 minutes of stretching and Abs.

[frankb03]

After 3 weeks then there's Recovery Week

Phase 1 Recovery Week:

Day 1: Yoga

Day 2: Core Syn (another great workout. Mostly core exercises and cardio.

Day 3: Kenpo

Day 4: Stretching

Day 5: Core Syn

Day 6: Yoga

Day 7: Rest or Stretch

[elevenblack301]

It amazes me that all of the espn radio jocks are doing it ???? and pushing the product at the same time ?

What is up with all of that , and how much do they pocket ? ever wonder ?

They seem to push the same crap and talk about the same crap everyday, be it M&M, doug gottlieb, colin the jerk , and the rest....

[frankb03]

It amazes me that all of the espn radio jocks are doing it ???? and pushing the product at the same time ?

What is up with all of that , and how much do they pocket ? ever wonder ?

They seem to push the same crap and talk about the same crap everyday, be it M&M, doug gottlieb, colin the jerk , and the rest....

Don't assume that because they're pushing the workout it's not a good workout or they have some other motivation.

They didn't start off by pushing the product. Gottlied started first then followed by Colin. They push the product because it's an incredible workout routine. If one makes the commitment P90X can be addicting. It'll consume you. I wake early to ensure I workout. As I mentioned above each workout is at least 60 minutes. I plan ahead. On Mondays I have to be out of the house early. I wake earlier.

I'm 50 years old. I highly recommend P90X to everyone and anyone.

[bb33]

listen
i have been in the fitness/gym business for over 20 yrs and can tell you this

ANY program will work if you follow it
p90x-q91y-i dont give a shit what it is
it has to be comprehensive(full body in nature)
progressive(increase weight/reps each workout)
time efficent(under 60 minutes
and if fat loss is the objective(a nutrition plan must be included)
that is it guys
buy the book "body by science" and it will explain all of it to you
also books by ellington darden are great resources
hope it helps

[Chado1]

Frank...what type of results have you seen
How much time do you spend a day.
Do you do this at home or the gym.
Can you describe what one workout would entail.


Frank or anyone...

Welcome to the computer Mark. There is this wonderful tool nowadays called "GOOGLE". It works wonders buddy give it a try it's soooooooo cool.

[frankb03]

Welcome to the computer Mark. There is this wonderful tool nowadays called "GOOGLE". It works wonders buddy give it a try it's soooooooo cool.

You're right but getting testimonial from a "real" person usually makes us feel more comfortable. There's lots of mis-information on the internet. In the beginning I was skeptical about P90X. I'm skeptical about most TV Infomercials.

Initially, I researched P90X not because I wanted to do the workouts. I was looking for new workout routine. I was bored with my routine. Our bodies adapt to the same workout. It's called muscle memory. P90X relies on muscle confusion. That's why they have different routines everyday and change them through the different phases.

[vols fan]

If jacking off in a tanning bed is working out then HELL YEAH I work out everyday



signed,

JC

[vols fan]

Welcome to the computer Mark. There is this wonderful tool nowadays called "GOOGLE". It works wonders buddy give it a try it's soooooooo cool.

It hasn't helped you get any pussy!!!!!!!!!

[BettorsChat]

listen
i have been in the fitness/gym business for over 20 yrs and can tell you this

ANY program will work if you follow it
p90x-q91y-i dont give a shit what it is
it has to be comprehensive(full body in nature)
progressive(increase weight/reps each workout)
time efficent(under 60 minutes
and if fat loss is the objective(a nutrition plan must be included)
that is it guys
buy the book "body by science" and it will explain all of it to you
also books by ellington darden are great resources
hope it helps

This book?

THE BOOK

Amazon.com: Body by Science: A Research Based Program to Get the Results You Want in 12 Minutes a Week (9780071597173): John Little, Doug McGuff: Books

I can't imagine only working out 12 minutes a week.


By using a proper science-based approach to exercise you can be on your way to achieving the following in as little as 12 minutes a week:

Build muscle size and strength
Optimize cardiovascular health
Ramp up your metabolism
Lower cholesterol
Increase insulin sensitivity
Improve flexibility
Manage arthritis and chronic back pain
Build bone density
Reduce your risk for diabetes, cancer, heart attack, and more

[bryce]

Thanks for taking the time Frank.

Chado I did google it and all I saw was buy the program for 39.95 a month for 3 months or something....as I am the google KING!!

[frankb03]

Once you get through the beginning, it should be easier and easier, but you gotta stick with it. Your diet doesn't have to change that much, just try to cut out sugars.

It never gets easy. It gets easier because you learn the routine. Today, I finished week 9 and I'm sore as hell. As you become more and more fit you push yourself harder and harder. As an example. Today was Kenpo. I now use 2 1/2 pound weights through most of Kenpo.