P90x hows your progress so far?

[bigb996]

I know we had a thread before about this. Hows everyones progress so far? i know a few guys had just started it. I started doing it last week and ive been hurting after every workout. I need to go buy a few more things to complete some of the exercises though like larger dumb bells. Have any of your guys noticed yourself toning out? how long did it take for you to see results?

[The FNG]

cricket, cricket... lmao

:woot:

bought it a couple of years ago. got my body fat down to 16%. met a chick that could cook. married her. got the gut to prove it :crackup:

[NiceGuysFinishLast]

What equipment have you bought? I'm picking up everything I need to start working out again this weekend, and I'm thinking I'll just get it all at once. Still have to borrow my buddy's copy and make him a backup. :)

[meghan]

I weighed in two weeks ago for my 12 week competition. I'm at 14.8% body fat. My goal is 12.5% and I'll be doing a mid-point weigh-in next month to see how I'm progressing. I've had a rough few weeks nutrition-wise with lots of wine and desserts but I'm back on the wagon this week. (Though I did treat myself to a Sam Adams Noble Pils tonight with melt-your-face-off delicious low-fat black bean soup!)

Nick, if you don't want to buy anything, try the Crazy 8s workout. It'll absolutely slaughter you. I can barely make it through one rep, much less the three that they say you should aim for.

[highside]

I weighed in two weeks ago for my 12 week competition. I'm at 14.8% body fat. My goal is 12.5% and I'll be doing a mid-point weigh-in next month to see how I'm progressing. I've had a rough few weeks nutrition-wise with lots of wine and desserts but I'm back on the wagon this week. (Though I did treat myself to a Sam Adams Noble Pils tonight with melt-your-face-off delicious low-fat black bean soup!)

Nick, if you don't want to buy anything, try the Crazy 8s workout. It'll absolutely slaughter you. I can barely make it through one rep, much less the three that they say you should aim for.

Wow! 14.8% is pretty low for a woman. I got down to ~8.5% last summer but have edged back up to ~11.5-12% (damned holidays!) I've done the p90x ab workout and its a freakin' killer!

[Gmoney]

i opened the package..

[highside]

i opened the package..

:rofl:

[Seca]

i opened the package..

Same here..... then I sold it.



I have been hitting the gym about 5 times a week though. Hardest part is getting my diet under control. Slowly but surely. BTW - N.O. Extreme kicks ass. Increases blood flow, muscle pump and energy.

[highside]

Same here..... then I sold it.



I have been hitting the gym about 5 times a week though. Hardest part is getting my diet under control. Slowly but surely. BTW - N.O. Extreme kicks ass. Increases blood flow, muscle pump and energy.

+1 on N.O. Xplode.

[meghan]

Wow! 14.8% is pretty low for a woman. I got down to ~8.5% last summer but have edged back up to ~11.5-12% (damned holidays!) I've done the p90x ab workout and its a freakin' killer!

Well, as my hydrostatic technician so bluntly put it after knowing me all of the time it took to disrobe and dunk me, "if I had a bigger chest I'd have a higher body fat percentage." :lol:

[highside]

Well, as my hydrostatic technician so bluntly put it after knowing me all of the time it took to disrobe and dunk me, "if I had a bigger chest I'd have a higher body fat percentage." :lol:

:rofl:

[NiceGuysFinishLast]

bahahahaha... did you tell her if she had a bigger brain, she would have your job?

[TroyBoy30]

i recorded a friends and have never used it. Already spend too much time in the gym!

[Butthead]

uhhh, what is p90x?

[highside]

uhhh, what is p90x?

Its an exercise program on DVD (http://p90x.com). I'd rather go to the gym and lift but I do like their ab workout.

[Butthead]

got it.

[Ibleedgreen]

I am on week 3 of P90X. I have lost around 8 lbs so far.

Not a bad work out though I enjoy the gym much more. I was a regular at the gym about 3 times a week before P90X. And I will be going back after I finish it.. My neighbor went on P90X and challenged me so I decided to try it. The only video I hate is the Yoga X. I moved Kenpo X to that day and I do cardio on the Kenpo day. I hate Yoga.

As for the diet I eat pretty well as it is. I try not to stray too far from my normal diet. I'm a firm believer if you do that you will shed the pounds quick but most of it will come back once you back off the diet and start eating normal. This way when the weight comes off it usually stays off because your body doesn't go into shock once you introduce normal foods. I mean really, who wants to eat crap everyday? Just eat smart and your body will work just fine.

Good thread, I will keep updating my progress.

[meghan]

bahahahaha... did you tell her if she had a bigger brain, she would have your job?

It was a GUY! That was the most awkward part. I mean, I usually roll with uncomfortable comments, but that one gobsmacked me. I just kinda stuttered "ok" or something, took my print-out and skedaddled.

[Woodk61000]

The view is much better at the gym than in my garage.

[bigb996]

What equipment have you bought? I'm picking up everything I need to start working out again this weekend, and I'm thinking I'll just get it all at once. Still have to borrow my buddy's copy and make him a backup. :)

i bought a pull up bar that was worthless, its the kind that goes in the door jamb. Its supposed to fit all normal door opening however ive tried it almost every house/business ive been in with it fitting between none. I have 12lb dumb bells and 30lb dumb bells, but i need 15, 20, 25lbers. I also need a band.


Well, as my hydrostatic technician so bluntly put it after knowing me all of the time it took to disrobe and dunk me, "if I had a bigger chest I'd have a higher body fat percentage." :lol:

dang, thats pretty blunt haha


I am on week 3 of P90X. I have lost around 8 lbs so far.

Not a bad work out though I enjoy the gym much more. I was a regular at the gym about 3 times a week before P90X. And I will be going back after I finish it.. My neighbor went on P90X and challenged me so I decided to try it. The only video I hate is the Yoga X. I moved Kenpo X to that day and I do cardio on the Kenpo day. I hate Yoga.

As for the diet I eat pretty well as it is. I try not to stray too far from my normal diet. I'm a firm believer if you do that you will shed the pounds quick but most of it will come back once you back off the diet and start eating normal. This way when the weight comes off it usually stays off because your body doesn't go into shock once you introduce normal foods. I mean really, who wants to eat crap everyday? Just eat smart and your body will work just fine.

Good thread, I will keep updating my progress.

thanks for the info man, i havnt really done the kenpo, or yoga yet. I do the ab ripper every other day and have just been kinda doing my own
video schedule. Do you have a copy of the schedule or can you pm me what they want you to do? i have a bootleg copy so i dont really know how im supposed to do it.


The reason im doing these workouts is because i dont really have the cash to spend on a gym membership and im the kinda person that needs instruction to do this kinda stuff instead of going to the gym and really not knowing where to start or what to do.

Im doing a workout to get filled in more than anything. Im like a twig and want to gain some muscle/weight so im trying to get my self into something that works.

[NiceGuysFinishLast]

It was a GUY! That was the most awkward part. I mean, I usually roll with uncomfortable comments, but that one gobsmacked me. I just kinda stuttered "ok" or something, took my print-out and skedaddled.


You know, I started assuming it was a dude, cuz that sounds like something a stupid dude would say. Then I thought it was probably a woman, to make you more comfortable with the whole thing. Guess I shouldn't second guess myself haha. What a tard.


i bought a pull up bar that was worthless, its the kind that goes in the door jamb. Its supposed to fit all normal door opening however ive tried it almost every house/business ive been in with it fitting between none. I have 12lb dumb bells and 30lb dumb bells, but i need 15, 20, 25lbers. I also need a band.

I was looking at those, good to know hahaha. As for the dumbbells, there's a set at Target for like $30 or $40 that are adjustable weight, just like the nice bowflex ones (much less pretty, of course), that go up to 25 or 30lbs (I don't remember), I was thinking those might be perfect.

[Seca]

i bought a pull up bar that was worthless, its the kind that goes in the door jamb. Its supposed to fit all normal door opening however ive tried it almost every house/business ive been in with it fitting between none. I have 12lb dumb bells and 30lb dumb bells, but i need 15, 20, 25lbers. I also need a band.



We have the pull up bar from Beachbody.com (P90 folks) It works just fine in our door. We have bands from them also and they work great and can be had pretty cheap.

[Eandrews]

Just started this week! Keep you posted with results..

I use a 30lb resistant band, got the nice pull up bar for the door, just need 30-40lb dumbells for the shoulder workouts...

[Seca]

Just started this week! Keep you posted with results..

I use a 30lb resistant band, got the nice pull up bar for the door, just need 30-40lb dumbells for the shoulder workouts...

It will bust your ass.

[Eandrews]

It will bust your ass.

That's the goal.... : )

[Ibleedgreen]

i bought a pull up bar that was worthless, its the kind that goes in the door jamb. Its supposed to fit all normal door opening however ive tried it almost every house/business ive been in with it fitting between none. I have 12lb dumb bells and 30lb dumb bells, but i need 15, 20, 25lbers. I also need a band.



dang, thats pretty blunt haha



thanks for the info man, i havnt really done the kenpo, or yoga yet. I do the ab ripper every other day and have just been kinda doing my own
video schedule. Do you have a copy of the schedule or can you pm me what they want you to do? i have a bootleg copy so i dont really know how im supposed to do it.


The reason im doing these workouts is because i dont really have the cash to spend on a gym membership and im the kinda person that needs instruction to do this kinda stuff instead of going to the gym and really not knowing where to start or what to do.

Im doing a workout to get filled in more than anything. Im like a twig and want to gain some muscle/weight so im trying to get my self into something that works.

The breakdown is like this...
Good Luck!

Weeks 1,2,3
Day1 - Chest & Back, Ab Ripper X
Day2 - Plyometrics
Day3 - Shoulders & Arms, Ab Ripper X
Day4 - Yoga X
Day5 - Legs & Back, Ab Ripper X
Day6 - Kenpo X
Day7 - Rest or X Stretch

Week 4
Day1 - Yoga X
Day2 - Core Synergistics
Day3 - Kenpo X
Day4 - X Stretch
Day5 - Yoga X
Day6 - Core Synergistics
Day7 - Rest or X Stretch

Weeks 5,6,7
Day1 - Chest, Shoulder & Triceps, Ab Ripper X
Day2 - Plyometrics
Day3 - Back & Biceps, Ab Ripper X
Day4 - Yoga X
Day5 - Legs & Back, Ab Ripper X
Day6 - Kenpo X
Day7 - Rest or X Stretch

Week 8
Day1 - Yoga X
Day2 - Core Synergistics
Day3 - Kenpo X
Day4 - X Stretch
Day5 - Yoga X
Day6 - Core Synergistics
Day7 - Rest or X Stretch

Weeks 9 and 11
Day1 - Chest & Back, Ab Ripper X
Day2 - Plyometrics
Day3 - Shoulders & Arms, Ab Ripper X
Day4 - Yoga X
Day5 - Legs & Back, Ab Ripper X
Day6 - Kenpo X
Day7 - Rest or X Stretch

Weeks 10 and 12
Day1 - Chest, Shoulders & Triceps, Ab Ripper X
Day2 - Plyometrics
Day3 - Back & Biceps, Ab Ripper X
Day4 - Yoga X
Day5 - Legs & Back, Ab Ripper X
Day6 - Kenpo X
Day7 - Rest or X Stretch

Week 13
Day1 - Yoga X
Day2 - Core Synergistics
Day3 - Kenpo X
Day4 - X Stretch
Day5 - Yoga X
Day6 - Core Synergistics
Day7 - Rest or X Stretch

[Seca]

I hope you copied and pasted that...lol

[Ibleedgreen]

Off to do Shoulders & Arms, Ab Ripper X...

[Ibleedgreen]

I hope you copied and pasted that...lol

No I typed it.
Damn I bet I could have found it online.

[Eandrews]

Off to do Shoulders & Arms, Ab Ripper X...

We did that tonight the bonus 15.00 is where you get killed...

[Seca]

I really wish I could have been motivated to do the P90x. I just cant do it at home. To many distractions. I have better success going to the gym and working out.

[Ibleedgreen]

We did that tonight the bonus 15.00 is where you get killed...

It is my favorite workout. Reminds me the most of being in the gym. I wish Chest & Back were more like it.

[Ibleedgreen]

To many distractions. I have better success going to the gym and working out.

Me too. I prefer the gym by a long shot. I was working out tonight thinking of all the things I needed to do in my garage. Tough having the bikes in the room next door to the gym. lol

[Seca]

Me too. I prefer the gym by a long shot. I was working out tonight thinking of all the things I needed to do in my garage. Tough having the bikes in the room next door to the gym. lol

Tough bouncing around and my 6yo laughing at me....

[bigb996]

I was looking at those, good to know hahaha. As for the dumbbells, there's a set at Target for like $30 or $40 that are adjustable weight, just like the nice bowflex ones (much less pretty, of course), that go up to 25 or 30lbs (I don't remember), I was thinking those might be perfect.
ill run by and check them out thats more in the range, academy had dumb bells for 17 a piece, granted they were the higher gym quality.


We have the pull up bar from Beachbody.com (P90 folks) It works just fine in our door. We have bands from them also and they work great and can be had pretty cheap.

thanks for the info, ill look into those for sure!


The breakdown is like this...
Good Luck!

thank you! big help

[Troutman]

Check craigslist tons of dumbbells.

[Eandrews]

Check craigslist tons of dumbbells.

yea my workout partner and I were thinking about grabbing some of those adjustable ones but didn't see anything we like good enough for 2 bills yet...

[willr1]

Before and after pics
http://www.societyofrobots.com/images/mechanics_suspension_fat_motorcycle.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f105/iiskullyii/i-body-builder1.jpg

[Ibleedgreen]

Ohhh ^^^ that reminds me I need to go workout and get off the damn internet.