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P90x (and other "extreme" fitness regimes)
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| Skipper |
Has anyone tried the P90x program? and for that matter...has anyone finished all 90 days?
It seems to be such a huge craze (just check out the youtube videos etc) but I find there are just as many people who haven't heard about it as who have.
I'm really intrigued by crossfit too, but there's not a gym in my neighborhood and I don't have a car. The people I know who do crossfit - they are F-I-T. |
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| hardcore trancer |
I've tried most of the P90X. Let me tell you something if you are someone that has never been to a gym or worked out then the P90X will be very very difficult.
I been working out for almost 12 years and I felt like I was about to pass out a few times during P90X. :p
I'd say if you are planning to do it regardless just take your time and don’t rush into it. Do the basic movements in the video and forget about the advance stuff for a while. |
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| StereoPrincess |
so what is the deal with it?
is it videos that you follow? but you also have to eat like a mouse?
RJ has been doing some crazy work out programs recently. some russian thing and also some other thing 10x10 or something. lol, i have no idea. |
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| slingshot |
| P90X is pretty intense. Somebody that's already super fit would be lucky to keep up with the pace that they do it at. Somebody moderately fit would be lucky to do 50-60% of each workout. I can definitely see how it whips you into shape though. The workouts cover pretty much every single part of your body. I like the plyometrics and core stuff, especially during snowboard season. I've been doing those two workouts to try to build some endurance in my legs in preparation for a week long snowboard trip. |
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| Skipper |
| quote: | Originally posted by hardcore trancer
I've tried most of the P90X. Let me tell you something if you are someone that has never been to a gym or worked out then the P90X will be very very difficult.
I been working out for almost 12 years and I felt like I was about to pass out a few times during P90X. :p
I'd say if you are planning to do it regardless just take your time and don’t rush into it. Do the basic movements in the video and forget about the advance stuff for a while. |
I know my way around a gym...started designing my own strength routines in high school, have done bootcamps, had trainers etc. It's been awhile since I've done weight training consistently though. I'm on day 10 of the program (doing the lean version, although am thinking of moving to regular) - not finding it unbearable so far, but definitely challenging and time consuming for sure.
Margs, it's a home workout program - you need dumbbells/bands and if you want to do chin ups, a chin up bar (heavy band will substitute ok for beginners). It's a 90 day, three phase program with each phase/month consisting of a 3 tough weeks + 1 easy week workout routine (which changes in month two) as well as a three phase diet that is really just a specific number of calories with the mix between protein/fat/carbs changing in each phase. (Similar to south beach diet)
The workout is the most time consuming part - 1hr day for 6 days a week - but the diet is most important I think, both for fat loss and for muscle build. |
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| geroin |
| my friend did the advanced one and he puked on the 3 day lol |
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| djbruuen |
| if you are serious about it p90x for sure will give you results. I did this program 3 years back and lost 30 pounds and was a lot more toned. I didn't do it exactly as advised, but did different workouts and usually worked out 5-6 times a week for 5 months. Unfortunately I lost the time to keep it up with work, but am trying to get back into again as I know it will work. Regardless if you're doing the p90x diet, you must stick to a very strict diet and I never ate past 6pm. multivitamins go a long way to to get the nutrients you're probably missing on a stingy diet. |
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| kanaBEATya |
| done it all. the length of the workouts got to me towards the end of the 90 days. it was easy for me to follow and plan my meals according to the 3 different plans. if you plan on just doing the workouts without considering the meal plans you might as well save yourself the hassle than to suffer 6 days/week. you will see results garanteed if you do it well + food. |
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| Skipper |
| quote: | Originally posted by djbruuen
if you are serious about it p90x for sure will give you results. I did this program 3 years back and lost 30 pounds and was a lot more toned. I didn't do it exactly as advised, but did different workouts and usually worked out 5-6 times a week for 5 months. Unfortunately I lost the time to keep it up with work, but am trying to get back into again as I know it will work. Regardless if you're doing the p90x diet, you must stick to a very strict diet and I never ate past 6pm. multivitamins go a long way to to get the nutrients you're probably missing on a stingy diet. |
Honestly I don't find the diet that strict. You are definitely not calorie deprived, unless you were eating like a real pig 24/7! Maybe I wasn't eating so badly before - I know my weekend drinks and dinners out were sabotaging my clean eating through the week though. - So far in phase 1 I'm pretty satisfied. Bonus is that my sugar cravings have gone way down and my energy levels are pretty constant....tough to stay on track through the weekends though. I am writing everything down religiously and have tracked a few days here and there online to be sure I am hitting the right number of calories.
6pm rule is a bit arbitrary - unless you're going to bed at 9. Rule is 2-3 hours before bed. |
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| Orko |
P90X is amazing. Yes it can be difficult, but the program works.
I think the reason it is so popular is that it is guaranteed results. You turn your brain off and follow.
When I started it, I made the mistake of just going for it, and trying to do everything the hardest way, with max reps, with max weight..etc. That is the wrong thing to do. They have different people in the videos for a reason. You end up repeating all of the workouts a lot, so you can take your time. Just work your way around the circle, each time choosing the person that best matches your fitness level. It will improve, no matter what.
The hardest part is by far the diet for the first 30 days. You have to completely shift your diet structure, and eat almost no carbs, which is very hard, but completely doable. After the first 30 days, it levels off, and by the last 30 days, it is a normal diet.
I never made it all the way through, but it sure did change my life, and my body. I thought working out once in a while was fine. But after being on a 7 day a week schedule for a couple of months, you just get used to working hard, and working often. Even when I worked a lot, and couldn't do the exercises regularly, the fitness stayed with me. My cardio is still at a decent level, and my strength has stayed.
Now, when I want to work out, I just pick a video and follow along. Again, guaranteed results. It is so basic, it works. I got all my friends hooked on it, and it really helps to motivate you when you have somebody to compare against, and a little friendly competition never hurt anybody.
Go for it, you will be happy. I have not met a single person that tried it, and was disappointed. |
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| djbruuen |
| quote: | Originally posted by Skipper
Honestly I don't find the diet that strict. You are definitely not calorie deprived, unless you were eating like a real pig 24/7! Maybe I wasn't eating so badly before - I know my weekend drinks and dinners out were sabotaging my clean eating through the week though. - So far in phase 1 I'm pretty satisfied. Bonus is that my sugar cravings have gone way down and my energy levels are pretty constant....tough to stay on track through the weekends though. I am writing everything down religiously and have tracked a few days here and there online to be sure I am hitting the right number of calories.
6pm rule is a bit arbitrary - unless you're going to bed at 9. Rule is 2-3 hours before bed. |
I'm just stating from my experience what worked. I wasn't eating like a pig before. By strict, I mean cutting everything out except necessities. Ie. no condiments, smaller portions, obviously no snacking or anything processed. I was typically going to bed at midnight. Once i got comfortable with that routine it wasn't that big of a deal anymore. Again, i'm no where close to a nutritional or exercise expert, however i'm stating what worked well for me when doing this program. |
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| Jer |
I'm considering starting a program myself as I'm getting back into better health and I feel like I can dedicate the time now.
So from everyone that's commented above, have you done the P90X regimen? I'm just curious what other people's results have been. |
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