Is P90X serious? It's not even hard...

Just kidding.

I got 20 minutes into the first DVD (chest & back) until I almost puked. Got 3 minutes into the "Ab Ripper" DVD and found myself cuddling my cat on the floor after heaving for 2 minutes.

Has anyone else tried these?

This is a first for me.

No, its too expensive and it looks to intense for my capabilities.

I did P90x last year from start to finish. I will just say it is the best work out ever, and i had an incredible body. I highly recommend it for those wanting serious results.

ive seen the ads and it looks insane

i was interested cuz im thinking about joining the military and thought it would be a good way to start before basic training

but judging from the ads u need way more than just the vids (tons of weight training equipment which i dont have)

i could be wrong, would u mind clarifying this TC?

p90x is stupid.... you can youtube various workouts for free.

I did P90x last year from start to finish. I will just say it is the best work out ever, and i had an incredible body. I highly recommend it for those wanting serious results.

mexicangordo

ive seen the ads and it looks insane

i was interested cuz im thinking about joining the military and thought it would be a good way to start before basic training

but judging from the ads u need way more than just the vids (tons of weight training equipment which i dont have)

i could be wrong, would u mind clarifying this TC?

Whatuptho

p90x is stupid.... you can youtube various workouts for free.

markinthedark

[QUOTE="Whatuptho"]

ive seen the ads and it looks insane

i was interested cuz im thinking about joining the military and thought it would be a good way to start before basic training

but judging from the ads u need way more than just the vids (tons of weight training equipment which i dont have)

i could be wrong, would u mind clarifying this TC?

Brozekial

thanks dude

i just may take the plunge, and buy it

[QUOTE="markinthedark"]

p90x is stupid.... you can youtube various workouts for free.

Brozekial

true but the thing is basically just a plyometrics/cardio perversion as far as i can tell.

you are better off doing plyometrics and cardio separately than trying to turn them into a single workout.

[QUOTE="Brozekial"][QUOTE="markinthedark"]

p90x is stupid.... you can youtube various workouts for free.

markinthedark

true but the thing is basically just a plyometrics/cardio perversion as far as i can tell.

you are better off doing plyometrics and cardio separately than trying to turn them into a single workout.

[QUOTE="Brozekial"][QUOTE="Whatuptho"]

ive seen the ads and it looks insane

i was interested cuz im thinking about joining the military and thought it would be a good way to start before basic training

but judging from the ads u need way more than just the vids (tons of weight training equipment which i dont have)

i could be wrong, would u mind clarifying this TC?

Whatuptho

thanks dude

i just may take the plunge, and buy it

ugh, dont give anymore money to these damn workout profiteers.

these are called burpees, and it is a fantastic plyometric workout used by professional MMA fighters that works the entire body... you can do this single exercise daily and get everything p90x will give you. Then just add in some speed walking, light jogging, or running for your cardio.

EDIT: well maybe you shouldnt do burpees daily at first... as a general rule of thumb if you are sore or feeling weak and cant perform as well as your previous workout, you need more recovery time.

[QUOTE="markinthedark"]

[QUOTE="Brozekial"] You can "borrow" P90X from "friends" online.Brozekial

true but the thing is basically just a plyometrics/cardio perversion as far as i can tell.

you are better off doing plyometrics and cardio separately than trying to turn them into a single workout.

If your workout is intense and constant enough, you don't even NEED to do any straight cardio, unless your training for a marathon that is. I haven't tried P90X, though I have it. My GF and I also got the Insanity workouts from Beachbody and they are HARD to do rep for rep for me. Mind you I am soft and overweight.

My recommendation to you, if P90X is kicking your butt, is to just ease up on the reps. Pace yourself to what you can handle, pushing yourself the whole way of course, don't give yourself a heart attack because some extremely fit guy can do it. Oh, and pause is your best friend when you feel like your literally dying ...

[QUOTE="mexicangordo"]

I did P90x last year from start to finish. I will just say it is the best work out ever, and i had an incredible body. I highly recommend it for those wanting serious results.

Bloodseeker23

My number recommendation is Pace yourself! Don't expect to keep up with him or the other "models", I mean they are incredible fit yet they even get tired. Its up to you to slowly push yourself with every video. My other tip is EAT right. His nutritional guideline is spot on, and tells you everything you need for the workout. Just remember to pace yourself and keep good form. Don't do all the reps and have a sloppy form, you wont get the proper results that way.

And Ab Ripper X is awesome, ha ha

[QUOTE="Whatuptho"]

[QUOTE="Brozekial"] You honestly don't need that much. I assumed that you'd need a lot of stuff too, but a pair of light weight barbells (or heavy, depending on what you want) and a pull-up bar will do the trick. markinthedark

thanks dude

i just may take the plunge, and buy it

ugh, dont give anymore money to these damn workout profiteers.

these are called burpees, and it is a fantastic plyometric workout used by professional MMA fighters that works the entire body... you can do this single exercise daily and get everything p90x will give you. Then just add in some speed walking, light jogging, or running for your cardio.

EDIT: well maybe you shouldnt do burpees daily at first... as a general rule of thumb if you are sore or feeling weak and cant perform as well as your previous workout, you need more recovery time.

wouldnt ur body get used to those and "plateau"?

[QUOTE="Bloodseeker23"][QUOTE="mexicangordo"]

I did P90x last year from start to finish. I will just say it is the best work out ever, and i had an incredible body. I highly recommend it for those wanting serious results.

mexicangordo

My number recommendation is Pace yourself! Don't expect to keep up with him or the other "models", I mean they are incredible fit yet they even get tired. Its up to you to slowly push yourself with every video. My other tip is EAT right. His nutritional guideline is spot on, and tells you everything you need for the workout. Just remember to pace yourself and keep good form. Don't do all the reps and have a sloppy form, you wont get the proper results that way.

And Ab Ripper X is awesome, ha ha

[QUOTE="mexicangordo"]

[QUOTE="Bloodseeker23"] Mind sharing some tips for the first month sir?Bloodseeker23

My number recommendation is Pace yourself! Don't expect to keep up with him or the other "models", I mean they are incredible fit yet they even get tired. Its up to you to slowly push yourself with every video. My other tip is EAT right. His nutritional guideline is spot on, and tells you everything you need for the workout. Just remember to pace yourself and keep good form. Don't do all the reps and have a sloppy form, you wont get the proper results that way.

And Ab Ripper X is awesome, ha ha

[QUOTE="markinthedark"]

[QUOTE="Whatuptho"]

thanks dude

i just may take the plunge, and buy it

Whatuptho

ugh, dont give anymore money to these damn workout profiteers.

these are called burpees, and it is a fantastic plyometric workout used by professional MMA fighters that works the entire body... you can do this single exercise daily and get everything p90x will give you. Then just add in some speed walking, light jogging, or running for your cardio.

EDIT: well maybe you shouldnt do burpees daily at first... as a general rule of thumb if you are sore or feeling weak and cant perform as well as your previous workout, you need more recovery time.

wouldnt ur body get used to those and "plateau"?

plateau is a term used by bodybuilders... in terms of limited muscle growth associated with weightlifitng... anytime you do low weight lifts like plyometrics and p90x... you are going to plateau REALLY early.

gonna be hard pressed to find even an amatuer bodybuilder that does p90x...

i wouldnt worry about plateauing if your goal is simply to get in better shape.... worry about that when you are on the bodybuilding circuit.

[QUOTE="Whatuptho"]

[QUOTE="markinthedark"]

ugh, dont give anymore money to these damn workout profiteers.

these are called burpees, and it is a fantastic plyometric workout used by professional MMA fighters that works the entire body... you can do this single exercise daily and get everything p90x will give you. Then just add in some speed walking, light jogging, or running for your cardio.

EDIT: well maybe you shouldnt do burpees daily at first... as a general rule of thumb if you are sore or feeling weak and cant perform as well as your previous workout, you need more recovery time.

markinthedark

wouldnt ur body get used to those and "plateau"?

plateau is a term used by bodybuilders... in terms of limited muscle growth associated with weightlifitng... anytime you do low weight lifts like plyometrics and p90x... you are going to plateau REALLY early.

gonna be hard pressed to find even an amatuer bodybuilder that does p90x...

i wouldnt worry about plateauing if your goal is simply to get in better shape.... worry about that when you are on the bodybuilding circuit.

imma try those out, i run every morning i think these would be cool to follow up afterwards :)