P90X-like Hardcore rotation

[kathryn]

Here's my version (not that I will necessarily do it myself!) of a P90X-like rotation using all the Hardcore workouts.

Weeks 1-3 build muscle strength and size, provide for plenty of recovery, and minimize cardio to keep that precious muscle from being burned up:
Monday (or whatever your day 1 is!): GS back/shoulders/biceps + abs
Tuesday: IMax 3 (or Low Max)
Wednesday: GS Chest/triceps + abs
Thursday: Strench max (all 3 sections)
Friday: GS Lega + abs
Saturday: Kick Max
Sunday: Off or stretch

Weeks 4 and 8 are "recovery" weeks, focusing on core strength and stretching.
Monday: Core max (all 3 segments)
Tuesday: Low Max
Wednesday: Stretch Max (all 3 segments)
Thursday: High Step (or Low Max again)
Friday: Core Max
Saturday: Low Max
Sunday: Stretch or off

Weeks 5-7 are cardio-focused (something that P90X doesn't do, but it's one of Cathe's forte's, so belongs in a Cathe rotation!)
Monday: Hardcore Extreme workout (1, 2 or 3)
Tuesday: Muscle Max
Wednesday: stretch + core (one of each)
Thursday: Low Max
Friday: Muscle Max
Saturday: Hardcore Extreme (1, 2 or 3)
Sunday: stretch or off

(I know weeks 5-7 aren't as well set-ups as the others, but I wanted to get all the workouts into the rotation!).

 

[Soosan]

Thanks, Kathryn!

 

[bfj]

Kathryn,
This rotation looks good. Thanks for sharing!

 

[lachicajen]

Thank you Kathryn

Jenny

 

[NicoleP]

Hi Kathryn,
I like this rotation
Thanks!!

 

[kathryn]

Addition/correction

Oops! I forgot this part!

Correct to : weeks 4, 8 and 13 (recovery)

Weeks 9 and 11 (same as weeks 1-3)
Weeks 10 and 12 (same as weeks 5-7).

That makes it more true to the P90X rotation.

I started mine yesterday with Back/Shoulders/Biceps (only 12 weeks and 6 days to go!! Though if I really do this like I did the P90X rotation, I'll be adding in some additional rest/stretch days, maybe subbing some of the cardio workouts...)

 

[lvnascar]

RE: Addition/correction

Kathryn,

On the recovery week, for Friday, is Core Max only one section?

Laurie

 

[kathryn]

RE: Addition/correction

>Kathryn,
>
>On the recovery week, for Friday, is Core Max only one
>section?
>
Hi, Laurie.
Whatever you prefer and feels best to you. One segment at least, but if you want more, than 2 or all 3.

 

[lvnascar]

RE: Addition/correction

Thanks Kathryn!