Power 90x Report

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sparrow

Cathlete
Hey All:

I've recently finished the first month of P90x and thought I'd give a general report for other noobs. :D

- All in all I like the program and am entirely happy that I purchased it.
- The strength workouts are challenging and interesting and I feel like I am making some gains. In fact, doing the program has made me realize that for some moves I have been lifting way too lightly. When I started I was doing 15# one armed rows and am now doing 22#.
- I've learned to like push-ups!
- The workouts seem to go really quickly.
- Initially I thought there would not be enough cardio in the program to keep my weight down, so I added extra. I've actually cut back on that a bit though, and have not seen any difference at this time.
- I will say that I did not like Ab Ripper X. In fact I have stopped doing it and put Cathe in place. I didn't think the routine was interesting or enjoyable in the least and it killed my neck.
- IMO, 90 minutes of yoga is too much. But then I don't like yoga so 90 seconds is probably too much for me :D
-Tony's surfer dude machismo can be hard to take some times but he's basically harmless.
- I am absolutely starving on this program.

Hmmm, I think that it is for now :)

Sparrow


Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow - what a ride!’ — Peter Sage
 
Hey Sparrow,
I am finishing up my 6th week of P90X. I can totally see my upper body becoming more defined. I have learned to like yoga-more because of the gains I've seen in strength and flexibility because of it. I started my program on a Thursday which puts Yoga X on a Sunday because I knew I would not do 90mins during the workweek. I've not been following the eating plan, just doing my own thing. Although lately I've been BAD!!

Keep us updated with your results!!

Catherine
 
I never understood what they were thinking when they made a 90 minute yoga tape. I personally think that most of the people buying these programs haven't had much exposure to it, if any.

I thought it was overkill! The most I will do of it is about 45-60 minutes.

Thanks for the update. I do think the workouts go by fast, except the yoga one.

Namita
 
I am learning to really love the YogaX. I am not doing any P90X rotations right now but I am doing YogaX every Sunday (rest day) as part of my marathon training. I put everything into it, get as low as I can, do push-ups into downward dog, and I am noticing better back strength and over all flexibility. If you can keep trying with this one, it may pay off! Personally, I think 90 minutes of anything is long unless it's a run!! Like I said, though...I think it is really helping me. It may help lengthen the muscles for a stronger, leaner look! Just may!;-)
 
Thanks for the report, Sparrow! I'm always interested to hear people's perspectives on this (or any) program.

Ab Ripper X is a bit boring, but it's very effective. I think they should have included other ab workouts for the sake of variety. 90 days is a long time to do the exact same ab routine over and over. I'm using it once a week in my current rotation and that's plenty.

I think Yoga X is excellent. 90 minutes IS a long time, though, so when I did the 90-day rotation, I often subbed other yoga DVD's, but when I had the time to do it, it felt wonderful. Since it's so well-chaptered, I often use it now as an add-on to a 30 min cardio session, starting with the balancing postures, going into the seated, but skipping the "yoga belly" section.

The things I like the most about this program are: that you do the amount of reps that are consistent with your goals, the rest/stretch periods between rounds, and the timer at the bottom of the screen. I would love to see Cathe incorporate these three things into a series.

I vastly prefer Cathe's cardio. I never did Cardio X and I think I did Kenpo X once. Plyo X is a good workout but not dancy enough for my taste.
 
I have just finished up my 3rd week of P90X...All I can say is, where does the time go?? I love all the workouts except Chest & Back, I would have to say that is my least favorite out of them all. The 60 mins goes by so quickly!
I can already see some definition in my upper body. I too also thought their wasn't enough cardio, so I started doing an extra 30 mins. in the morning and doing my regular P90X workout in the evening. Just recently I stopped adding and really can't notice a difference.

Since starting the program, I have noticed that I have lost additional inches/weight off of my hips. I didn't actually measure, but my clothes are fitting alot looser than before.

Surprisingly, Yoga X is growing on me....This week the time flew by and I loved every minute of it....strange, huh?
Ps...I have also starving on this program...!

~~Jennifer~~

"Do your best, forget the rest."
 
>Ab Ripper X is a bit boring, but it's very effective. I think
>they should have included other ab workouts for the sake of
>variety. 90 days is a long time to do the exact same ab
>routine over and over. I'm using it once a week in my current
>rotation and that's plenty.

I (and other P90Xers at VF) ended up calling this "Ab Skipper"! Not because we didn't like it, but because we ended up not doing it often. I think Core Synergistics and Plyometrics, and actually a lot of the workouts engage the core, so Ab Ripper isn't that essential. Though I did like doing it adding a medecine ball, while seated on my rebounder. And after P90X, I was able to do pikes for the first time!

Strangely enough, Yoga X got me to like yoga! I had tried to for so long, and it just didn't click (though now I haven't done it for a while, so maybe need a new boost of motivation). I would sometimes skip the shoulder stand portion of it and make it a bit shorter. Or start to sub some shorter yoga workouts. It (or some other power yoga) does fit in the rotation so well, and really helps with the push-ups, core and extra leg work.
 
>So I have to ask Kathryn, can you do the crane?
>
>Catherine

LOL! I think I was able to hold the crane for 1 1/2 seconds at one point! I need to use at least one toe to keep my balance.
 
is it worth getting all of the upper body workouts? so far i have Shoulders and Arms and have ordered Chest and Back.i think i am only interested in getting the upper body dvds and yoga x.

laura
 
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