What’s good everyone!
So after 90+ days (with make up days included), I finally completed P90X! This was my second round, as I was unable to complete the cycle due to injury the first time. I was determined to stick with it and complete the goal this time, and I’m glad to say I did! Overall, this is an excellent workout program and will get anyone who takes it seriously into shape! I saw excellent gains, and while I didn’t see the overall change that is my end goal, this put me right near the finish line. I’m in excellent shape now. My endurance has increased and I’ve gotten stronger. I can tell you some things I wont miss about P90X though
1) YOGA – This is probably the most hated exercise by everyone who does P90X, because its 90+ minutes and difficult as all Hell! I never looked forward to Yoga days, but saw it as a necessary evil. I did get more flexible and saw where this could assist in overall health, but I think I’m good on yoga for a WHILE!
2) Ab-Ripper X – “I hate it, but I LOVE it” No truer words were spoken by Tony Horton! I will continue to do this, but its the most intense 15 minute session of core workout you’ll find… my abs are throbbing now just typing this!
3) Workout bands – These are a great substitute for free weights, but for me, I feel they hinder me with some exercises. The resistance is definitely KEY, but I like free weights better.
So what now? Well, I made my return to the gym after months away. I’m incorporating the P90X program into my weight training, keeping somethings the same and changing others around. I’m also going to start sprinting again. The most important factor in working out is knowledge of self. I know what triggers fat burn and muscle growth in my body, and now I have to accentuate that and have it reflect in my workout. I also have to maintain a healthy nutrition plan as well.
I hope over these months the P90X log helped you to focus, motivated you, and showed that consistency breeds results! The fight doesn’t stop though. Like Tony H, I don’t believe in ageing, and I’m looking to get as close to perfection as possible. The workout logs will continue. Yall got about 4 weeks before Memorial Day and the Unofficial start of summer. Get focused!!
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Streetz,
Congratulations! I am on Day 64 and I am seeing improvements as well. I think Nutrition is very important to the overall success of the program. How did you handle that?
I followed previous nutrition plans I had from before… P90x's is ok but if you know how to eat it won't be an issue. I still struggle with nutrition but i make the most out of it
Congrats my Dude as an Insanity Head to a P90X Person its all beachbody lol!
LMAOO word word!
Didn't you promise to post a picture of yourself when you finished? Or was that just wishful thinking on my part?
lolol never promised, but maybe a shirtless pic of me will popup on the internets
Im with @Max. Where da pics?! How we know it really works? lol
Congrats! I saw some of the P90x videos and they are a insane. I tried the Interval Plus and I was drenched, that thing makes you sweat. That Ab Ripper I couldn't do it, maybe I need to, but mentally I wasn't prepared.
Would you do the program again in the near future?!
and did you take before and after pics?
Enjoy your beach body this Summer.
Laters,
Arie
Hey Arie!
I would definitely do it again! Im back in the gym and I'm going to incorporate P90X into it.
I did take before anf after pics. Theyre cool but nothing "commercial worthy" Im still pleased and Im one step closer to the best body I can get!