P90X Workout

phidelt076 · 12-11-2008, 02:19 PM

I haven't tried this yet but I have ordered the set with the chinup bar and resistance bands.

I have hit the gym on and off in the past and haven't had too much trouble losing weight when needed. What I haven't done well is come up with a complete program for myself for a total body workout. I think this led to my minor back injury a couple of years ago.

I have read great reviews from pretty much every site I can find them on. Even the body building forums have some great reviews on this system as a way to get cut and toned.

I will be changing jobs in April of next year due to the sale of my current company. I'm hoping to get in better shape but more importantly raise my energy levels headed into my job hunt. Feeling like a million bucks heading into an interview sure can't hurt.

I imagine like any type of fitness plan the majority of you success will be in the food part of the plan. I have had success in the past with this by preparing meals plenty in advance. Boiled eggs a carton at a time, family packs of chicken grilled on Sunday's, etc. That way when life happens and you're in a rush, it's more convenient to grab your previously packaged lunch over fast food.

I'm looking forward to getting this in!

kaisersozei · 12-11-2008, 03:15 PM

We have this and it kicks our ass. My 15 year old baseball stud swears by it, though. It got him ripped, increased his core strength, and added pounds of muscle where he needed it to improve his bat speed. My wife loves the toning routine, and the "muscle mass" routine is pretty effective. None of us really enjoy it

, but the program works. The food plan is not that tough--we normally eat pretty healthy anyway.

I had to take the last 6 months off from working out due to an injury (I'm old, what can I say...?) but looking forward--well, not really "looking forward", more like "anxiously awaiting"--the opportunity to start the 90 days again in January.

12-17-2008, 08:11 AM

My wife and i are starting the workouts and nutrition guide January the 5th. We are pumped but are not looking forward to the strictly regulated eating suggestions.

doctorcue · 12-17-2008, 11:57 AM

I have that system and plan on hitting it up in the new year. My recommendation is (and what I'm currently doing) getting into workout shape. What I mean is getting your body used to cardio & strength-training. If you just start these systems; you WILL be sore. I made that mistake a while back and had to stop (yes, I was out of shape). My muscles were aching so bad I couldn't do the movements like I needed to.

It is a great system that will really kick you a**. Best of luck. We should start our own P90 thread! I think I'll fire that up start of the year. No pics until the end though.

12-17-2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by doctorcue

I have that system and plan on hitting it up in the new year. My recommendation is (and what I'm currently doing) getting into workout shape. What I mean is getting your body used to cardio & strength-training. If you just start these systems; you WILL be sore. I made that mistake a while back and had to stop (yes, I was out of shape). My muscles were aching so bad I couldn't do the movements like I needed to.

It is a great system that will really kick you a**. Best of luck. We should start our own P90 thread! I think I'll fire that up start of the year. No pics until the end though.

I am in pretty good shape but i know i will be sore because it is something different. Great idea about the P90 thread. Before and after pictures

Ken · 12-17-2008, 02:00 PM

Shouldn't you have asked that question before you bought it.

(not just a grim, but a sh@t eating grin)

I didn't know what this was so I had to go out and look it up. Anything that can get people up and moving and making improvements is a good thing. With that said I do have my own little reservations about it, but hard to be critical without personal knowledge of the program. I'd really be interested in seeing the exercises in the plan. Are there big movements? What plyos do they use? Is there stability ab work?

TS, PM coming your way.

12-11-2008, 02:19 PM	#1
phidelt076 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 85 Trading: (2)	Re: P90X Workout I haven't tried this yet but I have ordered the set with the chinup bar and resistance bands. I have hit the gym on and off in the past and haven't had too much trouble losing weight when needed. What I haven't done well is come up with a complete program for myself for a total body workout. I think this led to my minor back injury a couple of years ago. I have read great reviews from pretty much every site I can find them on. Even the body building forums have some great reviews on this system as a way to get cut and toned. I will be changing jobs in April of next year due to the sale of my current company. I'm hoping to get in better shape but more importantly raise my energy levels headed into my job hunt. Feeling like a million bucks heading into an interview sure can't hurt. I imagine like any type of fitness plan the majority of you success will be in the food part of the plan. I have had success in the past with this by preparing meals plenty in advance. Boiled eggs a carton at a time, family packs of chicken grilled on Sunday's, etc. That way when life happens and you're in a rush, it's more convenient to grab your previously packaged lunch over fast food. I'm looking forward to getting this in!

12-11-2008, 03:15 PM	#2
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: P90X Workout We have this and it kicks our ass. My 15 year old baseball stud swears by it, though. It got him ripped, increased his core strength, and added pounds of muscle where he needed it to improve his bat speed. My wife loves the toning routine, and the "muscle mass" routine is pretty effective. None of us really enjoy it , but the program works. The food plan is not that tough--we normally eat pretty healthy anyway. I had to take the last 6 months off from working out due to an injury (I'm old, what can I say...?) but looking forward--well, not really "looking forward", more like "anxiously awaiting"--the opportunity to start the 90 days again in January. __________________

12-17-2008, 08:11 AM	#3
Tombstone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: P90X Workout My wife and i are starting the workouts and nutrition guide January the 5th. We are pumped but are not looking forward to the strictly regulated eating suggestions.

12-17-2008, 11:57 AM	#4
doctorcue BABOTL - VP of Drinking Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Danny Location: Rancho Cordova, CA Posts: 331 Trading: (2)	Re: P90X Workout I have that system and plan on hitting it up in the new year. My recommendation is (and what I'm currently doing) getting into workout shape. What I mean is getting your body used to cardio & strength-training. If you just start these systems; you WILL be sore. I made that mistake a while back and had to stop (yes, I was out of shape). My muscles were aching so bad I couldn't do the movements like I needed to. It is a great system that will really kick you a**. Best of luck. We should start our own P90 thread! I think I'll fire that up start of the year. No pics until the end though. __________________ Raiders, A's, Warriors.

12-17-2008, 02:00 PM	#6
Ken Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Albany, In Posts: 241 Trading: (0)	Re: P90X Workout Shouldn't you have asked that question before you bought it. (not just a grim, but a sh@t eating grin) I didn't know what this was so I had to go out and look it up. Anything that can get people up and moving and making improvements is a good thing. With that said I do have my own little reservations about it, but hard to be critical without personal knowledge of the program. I'd really be interested in seeing the exercises in the plan. Are there big movements? What plyos do they use? Is there stability ab work? TS, PM coming your way.