Hi. I am about to start week 12 of my rotation with P90X. I am doing a modified doubles rotation in the higher rep range of 12-15 reps.
I have encountered several injuries since starting this rotation that I have yet to experience in my past fitness life. I have worked out with trainers in the past, so I don't believe my form is bad. I have hurt my neck, upper back, shoulder and knee. (I think the knee is from doing HIIT though.) Has anyone else experienced this? I have been lifting weights for many years and only injured myself here and there. I could always pinpoint how it happened. With these injuries, I have no clue. I wake up one morning to discover the pain.
Also, I have seen results loosing a bit of fat but haven't been able to lift any heavier than when I started. I haven't lost a single pound but my husband has made several comments about my arms looking more cut and my abs showing. I am curious about why I am not able to lift heavier after reading about so many others who say they made great strength gains. I do use a recovery drink but not the P90X diet. I don't really need to loose weight. I'm 5'6, 126 lbs. and people complain about how thin I am. I never see myself that way but hey, that's another thread.
Thanks for any thoughts or experiences you would like to share.
Michelle
I have encountered several injuries since starting this rotation that I have yet to experience in my past fitness life. I have worked out with trainers in the past, so I don't believe my form is bad. I have hurt my neck, upper back, shoulder and knee. (I think the knee is from doing HIIT though.) Has anyone else experienced this? I have been lifting weights for many years and only injured myself here and there. I could always pinpoint how it happened. With these injuries, I have no clue. I wake up one morning to discover the pain.
Also, I have seen results loosing a bit of fat but haven't been able to lift any heavier than when I started. I haven't lost a single pound but my husband has made several comments about my arms looking more cut and my abs showing. I am curious about why I am not able to lift heavier after reading about so many others who say they made great strength gains. I do use a recovery drink but not the P90X diet. I don't really need to loose weight. I'm 5'6, 126 lbs. and people complain about how thin I am. I never see myself that way but hey, that's another thread.
Thanks for any thoughts or experiences you would like to share.
Michelle