Good afternoon!
I see a few people are showing some interest in P90X and the Plus. Don't say we need to go back to calling ourselves the Xers, do we?
Wendy - you asked if I've seen any gains yet? Not really, no. I'm only in the start of the third week, though. Actually, I'm not sure what kind of gains I should expect to see from this, as it's not the heavy kind of lifting that I was doing with P90X Classic. The reps are in the 10-15 kind of range, most of the moves are compound and functional-fitnessed oriented. So, I'm not lifting terribly heavy weights, unless you count my own body weight LOL! Chest is still worked via push ups, and back is worked via pull/chin ups. There's a really high cardio factor with these workouts, I find. I think I'm probably going to see more muscle definition with these. The pull/chin ups do wonderful things for my back, and I really like that. I seem to be getting lots of good comments on my physique these days, so I guess good stuff is happening. However, I absolutely recommend that you wait until your shoulder is 100% better before diving into these.
Laurie - Will this be your first running race? Oh, please do join me in a Plus rotation! I'm seeing all sorts of muscle gain and definition, my veins are popping and I have a clear 6pack! Okay, this is all a joke to see if Wendy's paying attention. But if you're on the fence about starting a rotation, please let me tip you over to my side. If nothing else, the different kind of weight work will be a refreshing change. Oh, that story about your dad is extremely tragic and sad. I'm so sorry he's had to live with that. My father was the only one present when his twin brother drowned. They were five, and couldn't swim. They decided to go canoing, without telling anyone, and got stuck out in the boat, unable to get to the shore. So, they decided to jump. My dad jumped first, and landed on the shore. But this pushed the boat farther away from the shore, so when his twin jumped, he missed the shore and drowned. Dad ran for help, but by time Grandma got there, it was too late. I wonder how my dad would have been different, if he hadn't watched his twin drown? Oh, what a downer this post has become. Moving on!
Patricia - What's this? You're curious again about P90X? Hmmm. I don't know what to say about liking/disliking Tony. He's....Tony. I don't mind him a bit, and find him rather funny/goofy. He definitely knows his stuff, but I don't find that he takes himself too seriously. He's got a great physique, and he's proud of that, but he's also quick to put credit where it's due. My husband did the P90 workouts for 90 days and the Tony in those is more subdued than the one in P90X. I like his energy in P90X; makes me push myself harder than I otherwise would. He's back with fresh new quips in the Plus workouts. Oh, and in case you really, really can't stand him, there is a menu choice of "music and cues only" for all the workouts that edits out the superfluous comments. Maybe that's your solution LOL! The only thing I had to buy for P90X was a pull up bar that fits across my doorway, and heavier dumbells! I did the strength-focused "classic" rotation 2x. The weight workouts are the superior part of the P90X and Plus series; for cardio I still prefer the more choreographed, dancy approach of Cathe (and recently, Amy Bento).
Jeanette - Yes, I'm doing a Plus rotation, although am committing myself only on a week to week basis. With only 5 workouts in the series, I'm going to burn out on them before 12 weeks are up! Yes, I've gotten used to the clipless peddles, but haven't been out for a ride in about 10 days. Hopefully this weekend I'll have a chance. Edmonton has a festival this year that is focusing on bicycles: all kinds. I'm sure there's going to be some weird variations. You see people riding around town on the most bizarre things that I think loosely fall into the "bicycle" category. The Tour de l'Alberta is July 27. I feel comfortable right now that I can do it, especially with all the breaks and food they give you. I'll be tired by the end of it, but I know I can do it. I hear triathlon training is indeed very time consuming. It's not something I have a burning desire to do right now, either. Frankly, the idea of swimming in a lake is completely unappealing. They don't get very warm in this area.
Debra - I was wondering why you were so quiet lately. I'm glad the computer has exorcised its demon, and you're back on board! What's going on with that head? Poor dear.
I don't think I ever mentioned to you all that a few weeks ago I switched my registration the Y course from personal training (Individual Conditioning) to Group Fitness? They didn't publicize the IC course well enough this session, and only 3 people signed up. So, they decided to cancel it and offer it again in September. I told them I was intending to do the Group Fitness in September anyway, so I'd just switch over. So, I'm learning to become a step instructor. That's rather complicated business, I must say. I think for my first workout I'll just teach them Step Blast
Can I do that?? I've got it memorized. I did IntervalX+ and Abs/core+ this morning, then went off to the Y and did a step class. I wanted to see how the Y teaches step; how complicated they make it, how intense, etc. Turns out, it's not very complicated, and only as intense as you want to make it. I should be able to put something together that fits the bill. Wish me luck.
Well, that's all for now. I have a feeling I'll be the only one around this weekend. Looks like most of you have some holiday plans.
Cheers!
Sandra
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