P90X - Workout program

[CrazyKell]

Anyone ever done this before?

A friend has the DVD's and said she'd give them to me.

Since I can't seem to bring myself to run outside this winter (seriously -25 right now and that's just too damn cold for me!:panic:) I wanted to try something indoors.

I've ordered some Jillian Michaels DVD's but thought I'd give this a try too.

Know anyone who as done it? Experiences?

[Ninjakel]

Pm BICH on here, he's doing that program now

[neebelung]

My friend Debbie does it and is ADDICTED to it. Seriously. LOOOOOOVES it. And she has a killer body, so obviously it works. :lol:

FJRchick bought it and loaned it to me some time ago, but I'm too terrified to try it yet. There's a pre-cursor program called Slim in 6 (it's a 6 week long program) that is also good, but not nearly as intensive.

From what Debbie says about P90X, you've got to ALREADY be pretty athletic/in good shape before attempting P90X - it's not for couch potatoes to suddenly get in shape. It's for people who're already in shape to refine and get in even more ripped shape. It's about an hour a day, and it DOES hurt, but again, the results make it worth it. Also, the sheer variety of types of workouts (there's 12 DVD's, plus a "watch this first" intro) keeps you from getting bored with it.

If you like, I can PM you her email address (she's a member here -- R1chica -- but never posts) so you can ask her more specifics.

[thunderex]

I have a buddy in Colorado who is doing it and the changes are pretty dramatic. He had really let himself go and he's relatively buff now. I was considering doing it but I think it requires stuff that's too hard on my knees but I might check it out anyway.

[Flexin]

My wife and I did it for about a month. The Christmas and working all night plowing screwed us up. But we are going to get back into it. We love it. It is an hour a night. One night is just over an hour. You should give it a try.

James

[OneSickPsycho]

I downloaded it... Torrents rule.

It's already been said, but it's not for people who are out of shape. From what I understand if you aren't already in good shape, you should start with another program (like the precursor - Power 90). I passed the physical fitness test for P90X readily, but then started browsing through the different videos and realized there's no way could keep up with a lot of the workouts.

[Flexin]

If you are completely out of shape it will destroy you. But I don't feel that you have to be in shape to do it. If you want to keep up with them 100% you do. Tony even tells you to set your goals and try to reach them. The first week I had to stop for a sec then continue on with the workout. After the third or forth ab ripper I do pretty good. I kept up with them on most of the exercises.

If Kell runs every day she will be fine. I was impressed with the program. There are three of use in my family that are doing it. My soon to be brother in law started at the same time and didn't stop so he has been doing it for about 8 weeks straight. You can tell he lost weight and he said he is getting stronger. He loves it.

James

[Flexin]

BTW if you do it make sure you take pictures even if they are just for yourself. You will see a difference. I took pictures of Lisa and I and forgot to show her. I was saying we were out of shape and she didn't believe me. After a few weeks I was loading pictures on the computer from the memory card and found the pictures. I forgot to show her. I took pictures of her that night and showed her the side by side. First of all she was impressed by the change in only a few weeks. And she also couldn't believe how she looked before.

James

[rogue]

I've never heard of it but interested. I just googled it and looking into it now. Do you have to have weights or are there variations of the workout without weights, etc.?

[Flexin]

I've never heard of it but interested. I just googled it and looking into it now. Do you have to have weights or are there variations of the workout without weights, etc.?

You can use weights or exercise bands. You also need a chin up bar. I bought one that rest against the door frame.

I bought Lisa a set of power blocks and I want to get a set for myself when I have the money.

James

[Carolina]

I have heard good things about this program also, everyone says it's intense

[Cutty72]

This is a kick ass hard core program. You stick to it and it will really work you. The first month of solid workouts will hurt... alot... but worth it.

We do it at work 3 days a week. You need to be able to dedicate at least an hour a day to the workout alone, not including change/shower/warmup.

[Porkchop]

I might be interested.... is it more of a tone/strenghten program, or a cut down program.

I play hockey competitively, but im seriously about 40 pounds over the playing weight that i'd like to be. I cut down like 15 of that in the fall but the holidays bumped me right back to 40. Work, school, and hockey take up alot of my time, but i could devote an hour to this.

[Flexin]

I might be interested.... is it more of a tone/strenghten program, or a cut down program.

I play hockey competitively, but im seriously about 40 pounds over the playing weight that i'd like to be. I cut down like 15 of that in the fall but the holidays bumped me right back to 40. Work, school, and hockey take up alot of my time, but i could devote an hour to this.

Strength and fat burning. It works on your flexibility as well with the yoga and so on. I am impressed with the program. I think its great for most sports.

James

[Porkchop]

Strength and fat burning. It works on your flexibility as well with the yoga and so on. I am impressed with the program. I think its great for most sports.

James


I am so game..... this would do wonders for me.

[zlicius]

I have a friend who is an ex model and track star. She said this kicks her ass all over the place. She is HAWT like 5'10" and 120 lbs, just pure muscle (she's half american indian half white)

be warned LOL

[Flexin]

I have a friend who is an ex model and track star. She said this kicks her ass all over the place. She is HAWT like 5'10" and 120 lbs, just pure muscle (she's half american indian half white)

be warned LOL


Pictures please. :whistle:

It is a tough work out but I don't find it THAT hard. The toughest one for me is the Yoga. My wife loves the Kempo work out. I had to pause the dvd the first time and show her the punch combos they were asking us to do. I love the punching (more boxing part of the work out) The kicks touch on my hips. That part makes me feel old but that will improve if I stay at it.

Jamess

[FJRChick]

I was in good shape when I started the p90x, but was constantly hurting my ankles and knees with the damn lunges :P There is noooo way I'd try it right now. I start with yourself fitness (pc) or my fitness coach (gaming console). It's a lot less expensive and I think easier to stick to because it keeps track IMO.

[zlicius]

Pictures please. :whistle:

It is a tough work out but I don't find it THAT hard. The toughest one for me is the Yoga. My wife loves the Kempo work out. I had to pause the dvd the first time and show her the punch combos they were asking us to do. I love the punching (more boxing part of the work out) The kicks touch on my hips. That part makes me feel old but that will improve if I stay at it.

Jamess

that's cause you're a dude, you have upper body strength. She has an unfinished basement she's convered into the "p90x palace" and put a pole thru the rafters and does her lifts from there. LOL

[Flexin]

that's cause you're a dude, you have upper body strength. She has an unfinished basement she's convered into the "p90x palace" and put a pole thru the rafters and does her lifts from there. LOL

Well yeah the chin ups can be tough. I wasn't thinking about that part. I can't do 10% of the chin ups I used to do but thats improving.

James