Starting P90X?
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Jess_jugs
Cathlete
I would give it at least one week of the regular P90X schedule before adding in anything. Are you doing Classic or Lean? I'm on round 4 of P90X now, and I typically add in an extra leg workout on Tuesdays (I start day 1 on Mondays w/ Chest & Back). And I often times add on some floorwork (Butts & Guts or Legs & Glutes) one day a week.
HTH, feel free to email me if you have any more questions about P90X!
HTH, feel free to email me if you have any more questions about P90X!
sparrow13
Cathlete
I agree with Jess, do it first without anything extra and then add in. That said, I've been doing P90x for a couple of years and I always add in one extra glute/leg workout per week.
Sparrow
"The winds of grace are always blowing but it's you who must raise your sail." - Sri Ramakrishna
Sparrow
"The winds of grace are always blowing but it's you who must raise your sail." - Sri Ramakrishna
cwsoxfan
Cathlete
IA with the previous posters and start out with the rotation as is, and then add on later. I have added on leg work as well. The PlyoX really works your legs. }( I just started my last phase (first time doing a P90X rotation)!! 
I really enjoyed it...well, let's not get crazy. LOL! ;-)
Have fun.
I really enjoyed it...well, let's not get crazy. LOL! ;-)Have fun.
NinjaMom
Cathlete
I just started week 3 of phase 1. This is my first time doing P90X and I'm following the classic program. I agree with everyone's response to follow the program as laid out and add in more leg work at a later phase. I know the leg workout is not as intense as Cathe's w/o's but doing plyos, kenpo and yogaX all contribute and sometimes it is good to switch things up.
That said....I cheated today and did CC6 Sean instead of plyos because I just needed my Sean fix}( Plus I'm running in the Race for the Cure on Mother's Day and I need to get some running time in.
Good luck!
JJ
PS..Jess- You are such a sweetie. Always helping with P90X questions and many of your posts have been very helpful to me.
That said....I cheated today and did CC6 Sean instead of plyos because I just needed my Sean fix}( Plus I'm running in the Race for the Cure on Mother's Day and I need to get some running time in.
Good luck!
JJ
PS..Jess- You are such a sweetie. Always helping with P90X questions and many of your posts have been very helpful to me.
Jess_jugs
Cathlete
Aww, thanks! I remember having a million questions when I started out and these lovely ladies helped me too! And I don't consider CC6 *cheating*, just subbing. ;-) I often sub in Cathe's kickboxing, CoreMax, or something else if I don't feel like the X. (yes, it happens! ;-) )
So how are things going for you?? Almost to recovery week, yeah! I'm on week 2 of Phase 1, round 4 now! }(
So how are things going for you?? Almost to recovery week, yeah! I'm on week 2 of Phase 1, round 4 now! }(
NinjaMom
Cathlete
Hey Jess!
Oops..I also "subbed" coremax this week cuz I was getting bored with ARX.
My main question is how to handle the pull-ups in chest/back. I can do about 5 chin-ups unassisted but I need to rest a few seconds in between and only 1-2 unassisted close grip pull-ups. Forget about the wide grip..I don't think those will ever get easier. Do you think it is better to do unassisted with a rest or use the chair and bang 'em out like the crew does? They are still really hard with the chair and sometimes all I can do is 8-10. With all the push-ups & pull-ups, I get so wiped out that I'm not even getting a chance to do any negatives. I'm currently lifting weights in the 12-15 rep range and thought I would bump it up to heavier weights in an 8 rep range for the next two phases. Kinda following the STS format.
Thanks again for your help!
JJ
Oops..I also "subbed" coremax this week cuz I was getting bored with ARX.
My main question is how to handle the pull-ups in chest/back. I can do about 5 chin-ups unassisted but I need to rest a few seconds in between and only 1-2 unassisted close grip pull-ups. Forget about the wide grip..I don't think those will ever get easier. Do you think it is better to do unassisted with a rest or use the chair and bang 'em out like the crew does? They are still really hard with the chair and sometimes all I can do is 8-10. With all the push-ups & pull-ups, I get so wiped out that I'm not even getting a chance to do any negatives. I'm currently lifting weights in the 12-15 rep range and thought I would bump it up to heavier weights in an 8 rep range for the next two phases. Kinda following the STS format.
Thanks again for your help!
JJ
Jess_jugs
Cathlete
Personally, I started using the chair for unassisted ones until I built up the strength to do full ones. (it took me my 1st round to do full chinups, and in my 2nd round I was able to do the wide & close grip ones). I always pause the DVD because my chinup bar is in my bedroom doorway upstairs (only place it will work in my house, doors are all too close together!). So I just do as many full ones as I can, then use the chair for a few assisted ones just barely using the chair and do the last couple negatives. Even when you're using the chair, you're still using those muscles and getting in a great workout! If you need to rest, do it! And then do some more. I try to stick to the 8-10 rep, I like to lift heavier! HTH! It's worked well for me!
HTH! It's worked well for me!
NinjaMom
Cathlete
WOW..I'm impressed! The wide grip ones are killer. Good for you!
Thanks for the advice. I will keep doing as many unassisted as I can then use the chair. My goal is to eliminate the rest in between reps but it ain't happening yet. All in good time.
How is your toe? Sending {{{good vibes}}} so you can heal quickly.
JJ
Thanks for the advice. I will keep doing as many unassisted as I can then use the chair. My goal is to eliminate the rest in between reps but it ain't happening yet. All in good time.
How is your toe? Sending {{{good vibes}}} so you can heal quickly.
JJ
Jess_jugs
Cathlete
Oh, they're still tough!! I can get 5 wide ones in a row on a good day!! ;-) Yep, just keep it up.
Thanks for asking!! I posted on one of the running threads, but I actually ran 4 miles this morning!! I know, I must be crazy but it didn't feel so bad once I started running. I needed my runner's *high*.... almost 3 weeks off was enough for me! }( My toe's a little tender and swollen this afternoon but well worth it!
Keep me posted on your pullup progress.
Thanks for asking!! I posted on one of the running threads, but I actually ran 4 miles this morning!! I know, I must be crazy but it didn't feel so bad once I started running. I needed my runner's *high*.... almost 3 weeks off was enough for me! }( My toe's a little tender and swollen this afternoon but well worth it!
Keep me posted on your pullup progress.
worseenemy
Cathlete
worseenemy
I do agree it dos have only one workout for legs I did before cathe dvd'd I did liked I like Plyometrics and chest, shoulders,but for my self I do like cathe is fun workout whit a girls but don't give wrong tony's workout is good also:+
I do agree it dos have only one workout for legs I did before cathe dvd'd I did liked I like Plyometrics and chest, shoulders,but for my self I do like cathe is fun workout whit a girls but don't give wrong tony's workout is good also:+