Change is good...right?

[Zozo]

Sorry for posting twice in a short time. Anyway, my question is this:

I have recently completed P90X. I have been blown away by the results. I know I am stronger. I HAVE BICEPS. I also now have a waste, and more than that, I have more confidence. I have done STS in the past, and thoroughly enjoyed it, but not had results like I did with P90x. So, my question is, should I do P90X again? Or, along the lines that we're always told that change is good... should I do an STS rotation (I plan to do the 6 x a week rotation)? Part of me doesn't want to let P90x go...but the other part knows that my body - like everyones, I assume - does adapt, and change should be good.

Thanks in advance for any help

 

[Fit_mommy]

You can always start a new X rotation since it sounds like it's what you really want to do and play it by ear. If you are noticing your results are waning and/or you are getting bored, then it's time for a change but until then, if you are happy then roll with it. In other words, if it ain't broke, don't fix it!

 

[wonderwoman]

I have p90x but have never done it. Which rotation did you follow the classic one? and did you follow their food plan? Sorry for all the questions. Did you do the bands or the pull up bar??? I have heard so many great things about p90x. Thanks!

 

[Zozo]

I have p90x but have never done it. Which rotation did you follow the classic one? and did you follow their food plan? Sorry for all the questions. Did you do the bands or the pull up bar??? I have heard so many great things about p90x. Thanks!

Wonderwoman...I followed the Classic. However, I didn't follow the cardio. I did more cardio than suggested, and used my Cathes. I DID fo the yoga though, which I think made a massive difference. I genuinely think that if you are doing P90x right, you NEED the yoga... you will feel it!

I didn't like the P90x diet... but I think my own diet isn't a million miles away. I agree with the P90x nutrition guide that you must eat lots while doing the program, in order to do it correctly. My diet was as follows:

Breakfast: Oats, nuts and fage yoghurt
Snack: Blueberries and 15 almonds
Lunch: Spinach, avocado, tomato, blueberry and rocket salad with grilled chicken or boiled eggs
Afternoon snack: Cottage cheese, fage yoghurt, whey protein powder (half a scoop) and blueberries and strawberries OR a bell pepper
- on weight days, would have a protein shake after my meal as well
Evening meal:Grilled chicken/turkey, three portions of veg (usually brocolli, Green beans and sme form of cabbage)
Evening snack: Same as breakfast, only slightly smaller portion.

To drink, I drank only water, and I treated myself to one pot of tea a day (a LARGE pot). I don't think drinking more tea would be a problem - or coffee - but I know that the caffeine makes my stomach weak, and I found it better to treat myself to one PROPER pot of tea, than have decaf all day. It also meant I limited my intake of milk

I hope that was helpful. As for the P90X rotation, I think it's a great program. The cardio in the set is not that intense, but I still liked it - when supplemented with Cathe. However, the weights workouts are amazing. Who knew you could work chest so hard without ever using weights for it?

Zoe

 

[kathryn]

If you like your results and enjoy P90X, I'd say go for it. YOu can 'change it up" by choosing a different rep range (for example, if you went with 12 reps on the 'choose-your-own-reps' moves the first time around, this time choose 10 reps or 15 reps, or alternate between them each week).

Did you know there's a new P90X program coming out in December? P90X2 is in preorder stage right now. It looks interesting, incorporating stabilty ball, medicine balls, foam rolling, more functional-fitness moves.

 

[maddiesmum]

I agree with the previous posters. If you are enjoying the P90, stick with it. Enjoying what you are doing and have come to have faith in is already half the fitness battle won! You're on a roll...keep rolling! Re-evaluate after P90 second time around.

Change is good but you don't have to change until your mind and body tell you they are both ready for it via boredom and plateauing.

Clare

 

[Zozo]

Thanks everyone!

I think I will do what you've all suggested, but I think if I feel myself going stale, I will switch.

Kathryn, what a good idea to change my reps! I'd not considered that...I really like lifting heavy, so it was 8-10 for me this time, but I could try upping my reps just to keep the challenge. hmmmm...