P90x

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by mredskins

Me a guy at work and my brother in law are doing it. I am off track do to the 100 feet of snow we got and the amount of shoveling I was doing.

I think if I did a exhaustion test right now I score 55 or 60. I really just don't have a strong chest, there are a lot genetics involved with having a strong chest. I think on my best day I can maybe bench 150-175 but I will see the tiniest guys come in and throw up 200 225. Weird.

I have never really trained to be extremely strong just to stay fit. I just want to be able to take my shirt off in public and keep up with my two year old without losing my breath.

I like to see GMScud take on PX90, he is a gym rat.

P90X is legit. The thing is, it takes some serious dedication. If I'm not mistaken it's at least an hour a day, six days a week. I've talked to a few personal trainers about P90X, and they all said it's the real deal- IF you commit to it.

It operates off the premise of muscle confusion, which is why it works so well so fast. A lot of people out there trying to get in shape and build muscle don't realize the importance of varying their routine, and they will plateau, get frustrated, and quit. You've got to constantly change your exercises, and P90X works off of that. I think one of the six days is actually yoga, so it's going to help with flexibility too.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that P90X will absolutely work, but don't waste your money unless you're all in. I don't have kids (yet) and my fiancee is a personal trainer and the operations manager at a health club, so it's easy for me to be a gym rat. A lot of people may not have the time for P90X. However you can do it from the comfort of your home....

[tryfuhl]

those workouts def kick your ass

for someone who's just starting out this is a great program:

Cool Running :: The Couch-to-5K Running Plan

I know that CrossFit is getting bigger and bigger but the gym fees are ridiculous typically. It's strength/endurance type work

[MTK]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

those workouts def kick your ass

for someone who's just starting out this is a great program:

Cool Running :: The Couch-to-5K Running Plan

I know that CrossFit is getting bigger and bigger but the gym fees are ridiculous typically. It's strength/endurance type work

I've got that app on my iPhone, was thinking of giving it a shot this summer, though I hate running.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I've got that app on my iPhone, was thinking of giving it a shot this summer, though I hate running.

You need to check out Body for Life. Your running, cardo, is only 20 minutes per day 3x a week. That is the best part for me and it is effective.

Body-for-LIFE

[MTK]

Originally Posted by mredskins

You need to check out Body for Life. Your running, cardo, is only 20 minutes per day 3x a week. That is the best part for me and it is effective.

Body-for-LIFE

I'll give it a look, I like the sound of the program already. I want to stay fit I just don't want to spend hours a day doing it.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I'll give it a look, I like the sound of the program already. I want to stay fit I just don't want to spend hours a day doing it.

It requires 6 day workouts 3 are the 20 minute cardio and 3 are I say 30-40 weight training. When I am doing it I do the cardio at home on my treadmill and the weight part at the gym. They beleive building muscle will help you burn and keep off weight more effectively.


IF anything you will learn a lot about proper mechanics of weight training.

I usually do the program form September to December because I usually pack a few on during the summer months (cookouts, beer, thinking I am getting a workout becasue I am outside, blowing off the gym cause it is nice out, etc...) and it keeps me focused during the holiday food rush as well.

There is a diet portion to it. Basically eat low fat high fiber food in small six meals a day on the seventh day you can eat like a slob.

I have had great success with it.

P90x to me looks and feels like fucking ninja training, I don't need to be a ninja.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I've got that app on my iPhone, was thinking of giving it a shot this summer, though I hate running.

So do I, cycling on the other hand I love. I don't hate running as much as my back does though.

[mlmpetert]

I just ordered p90x last Friday. I also went to Costco and bought tons of healthy high protein foods to go along with it. Ive always been a decently skinny guy but im about the fattest ive ever been for the last 6 months, I think my metabolism is finally slowing down. I eat pretty unhealthy, a lot of fast food, seven eleven, custom combos from multiple fast food places. If I cant microwave it or toast it I pick it up. I think I hit a low when I did the Taco Bell Taste Off thread. I also eat candy and chocolate pretty much all day long while at work (just gave up candy for Lent). I also drink fairly heavily. I was diagnosed with hypertension about a year or so ago.

I was running a mile or 2 a few times a week about 2 summers ago, and Ive been doing perfect pushups off and on for about 2 years now. Besides that I havent exercised in over 10 years (im 27). I was pretty athletic as a kid and played a year of high school bball and football then turned 16 and started working so I could have a car.

So basically I decided about a month to get back in shape, after a 10 year hiatus. Part of it is I want to see if I can complete the p90x just as a personal challenge, since people make it out to be so hard. Ive been doing tons of pushups and bought dumbbells for prep (powerblocks are badass). I plan on starting March 1st. I also have tried running a couple times and knocked out a mile right off the bat. My muscles feel okay, but my lungs are completely shot. Im signed up to run the Monument 10k in about a month, that’s gonna be real tough for me lung condition wise.

I will let you how it goes for me. Obviously with my history its gonna be tough, but fortunately I think im still young enough that I can take it on.

Here is the best review ive seen out there by a normal guy. He has his diet info on page 4 or so. (also I don’t play video games, just came across this forum by searching p90x stuff).

My P90X Transformation -- with pictures and full review - MLG Forums

[MTK]

Originally Posted by mlmpetert

I just ordered p90x on Friday. I also went to Costco and bought tons of healthy high protein foods to go along with it. Ive always been a decently skinny guy but im about the fattest ive ever been for the last 6 months, I think my metabolism is finally slowing down. I eat pretty unhealthy, a lot of fast food, seven eleven, custom combos from multiple fast food places. If I cant microwave it or toast it I pick it up. I think I hit a low when I did the Taco Bell Taste Off thread. I also eat candy and chocolate pretty much all day long while at work (just gave up candy for Lent). I also drink fairly heavily. I was diagnosed with hypertension about a year or so ago.

I was running a mile or 2 a few times a day about 2 summers ago, and Ive been doing perfect pushups off and on for about 2 years now. Besides that I havent exercised in over 10 years (im 27). I was pretty athletic as a kid and played a year of high school bball and football then turned 16 and started working so I could have a car.

So basically I decided about a month to get back in shape, after a 10 year hiatus. Part of it is I want to see if I can complete the p90x just as a personal challenge, since people make it out to be so hard. Ive been doing tons of pushups and bought dumbbells for prep (powerblocks are badass). I plan on starting March 1st. I also have tried running a couple times and knocked out a mile right off the bat. My muscles feel okay, but my lungs are completely shot. Im signed up to run the Monument 10k in about a month, that’s gonna be real tough for me lung condition wise.

I will let you how it goes for me. Obviously with my history its gonna be tough, but fortunately I think im still young enough that I can take it on.

Here is the best review ive seen out there by a normal guy. He has his diet info on page 4 or so. (also I don’t play video games, just came across this forum by searching p90x stuff).

My P90X Transformation -- with pictures and full review - MLG Forums

Cut out the junk, focus on eating natural non-processed foods, lots of veggies, drink a lot of water, and you'll lose a ton of weight just doing that alone. Keep us updated on how the P90x goes.

[mlmpetert]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Cut out the junk, focus on eating natural non-processed foods, lots of veggies, drink a lot of water, and you'll lose a ton of weight just doing that alone. Keep us updated on how the P90x goes.

Weight isnt really my issue, but i realize how important eating healthy is especially when doing something like p90x. Im definitely making changes.

I will let you all know, because i feel like if i dont tell people im doing this, or not update my friends, ill just end up quitting after a month.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by mlmpetert

I just ordered p90x on Friday. I also went to Costco and bought tons of healthy high protein foods to go along with it. Ive always been a decently skinny guy but im about the fattest ive ever been for the last 6 months, I think my metabolism is finally slowing down. I eat pretty unhealthy, a lot of fast food, seven eleven, custom combos from multiple fast food places. If I cant microwave it or toast it I pick it up. I think I hit a low when I did the Taco Bell Taste Off thread. I also eat candy and chocolate pretty much all day long while at work (just gave up candy for Lent). I also drink fairly heavily. I was diagnosed with hypertension about a year or so ago.

I was running a mile or 2 a few times a day about 2 summers ago, and Ive been doing perfect pushups off and on for about 2 years now. Besides that I havent exercised in over 10 years (im 27). I was pretty athletic as a kid and played a year of high school bball and football then turned 16 and started working so I could have a car.

So basically I decided about a month to get back in shape, after a 10 year hiatus. Part of it is I want to see if I can complete the p90x just as a personal challenge, since people make it out to be so hard. Ive been doing tons of pushups and bought dumbbells for prep (powerblocks are badass). I plan on starting March 1st. I also have tried running a couple times and knocked out a mile right off the bat. My muscles feel okay, but my lungs are completely shot. Im signed up to run the Monument 10k in about a month, that’s gonna be real tough for me lung condition wise.

I will let you how it goes for me. Obviously with my history its gonna be tough, but fortunately I think im still young enough that I can take it on.

Here is the best review ive seen out there by a normal guy. He has his diet info on page 4 or so. (also I don’t play video games, just came across this forum by searching p90x stuff).

My P90X Transformation -- with pictures and full review - MLG Forums

Diet is a tough thing to change initially for some people, but once it's a way of life and routine for you, the junk food, fast food, soda and crap won't even appeal to you any more. I have not had McDonalds for nearly 10 years. I rarely drink soda, maybe once a month eating out, but I almost always order water with a lemon in restaurants. I prefer it now, plus its free as an added bonus. Like it or not, to really get to your goals, you'll have to cut out or dramatically cut down on the alcohol. It packs weight and fat on better than anything.

I've always been a hard gainer with an insanely high metabolism. When I worked out, I would use protein powder, with a few spoon fulls of creatine (not steroids, not unsafe if used properly but don't abuse it), some oats made into powder in food processor, milk, some fruit (usually banana or strawberry) and some cinnamon or vanilla for added flavor. Some protein shakes are gross but you can add plenty of healthy things to them and can be a meal or post-workout supplement. I'd try to get mine to be high in calories (about 600+ per shake) but low in sugars and fat. I've basically been the same weight since high school and I'm age 30 now. But in that few months of intense workouts, I packed on 12 pounds of muscle. As someone else said, more meals that are smaller is the way to go, both to lose weight but also help gain muscle. Don't get discouraged (like most women do) when you start looking fatter or gaining weight in the first month or two. You have to build your muscles under the fat to burn the fat, so for a short period of time, you'll look like you're getting the opposite effects that you want, but if you stay on track and don't quit at that point, it will pay off.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by mlmpetert

I just ordered p90x last Friday. I also went to Costco and bought tons of healthy high protein foods to go along with it. Ive always been a decently skinny guy but im about the fattest ive ever been for the last 6 months, I think my metabolism is finally slowing down. I eat pretty unhealthy, a lot of fast food, seven eleven, custom combos from multiple fast food places. If I cant microwave it or toast it I pick it up. I think I hit a low when I did the Taco Bell Taste Off thread. I also eat candy and chocolate pretty much all day long while at work (just gave up candy for Lent). I also drink fairly heavily. I was diagnosed with hypertension about a year or so ago.

What I put in bold is without question, 100% the most important part of all this. You have GOT to stop that. All those processed foods, high fat, all the sugar, plus with the fast food I'm assuming you're drinking plenty of soda as well... It's a recipe for disaster. Hypertension at 27 is no bueno my friend. If you clean up your diet you will immediately feel better, and it will make P90X a lot easier to tackle.

If you fill your fridge with good food and try to make a habit of packing a lunch and cooking dinner, you'll save money too. All the eating out gets pricey.

A few tips based on what you said-

-If you feel like you need the candy at work, eat dark chocolate and do it in moderation.
-If you feel caffeine withdrawals from the lack of soda, drink green tea. It's got plenty of kick and is really healthy. Also, black coffee is good for you too. Lots of antioxidants. A few months ago I gave up all soda and energy drinks. Coffee and green tea are how I get my pick-me-up.
-Try fresh fruit for sugar cravings. I had the munchies the other night () and I scarfed down a few clementines. It totally did the trick.
-If you're gonna drink, stick to light beer and red wine, and try to keep it moderate.

I'm not trying to preach. I'm no guru, but I do have a lot of experience with diet and exercise. I've never been fat, but I've definitely had unhealthy habits that I've modified over the years. Despite being a gym rat, I've had many phases where I was drinking too much alcohol and soda, eating a lot of high sodium high fat junk, etc etc. I've got everything tweaked now to the point where at 31 years old, I'm definitely in the best condition of my life.

Good luck man!! Use this thread a resource. I'm pulling for you!

[TheMalcolmConnection]

It's SO hard to finish this thing seriously. Like it kicks the shit out of your ass for like WEEKS and then I'm like, "Man, this is too hard."

[tryfuhl]

I'll also second the Body For Life recommendation

I've never done it but several of my friends have, it just wasn't really the goals that I was going after

once I get back rolling with lifting I imagine that I'll start with something similar though

[Monkeydad]

I am interested in the P90X program.

Last year from January - May, I was killing with my workouts. I made huge gains in strength. In May, I broke my left arm at work and it required a plate and screws to fix. I'm just now getting to the point where I can carry reasonably-weighted things with that arm, but it's about half the size of my right arm now. I lost everything I gained and more. I was doing 100 consecutive pushups, sets of 25 weighted pullups (used canvas backpack with 30-40 lbs of weight plates in it...it BURNS), had added 60 pounds to my bench in that timeframe and my wife told me "there's a lot more of me to hold". I was really getting ripped. She also said I was "obsessed" with working out but that's another story.

So, now I'm looking for a great workout that doesn't involve heavy free weights (yet) or horse drugs like McGwire. I've been working my abs and lower body, but I need my upper back on track.

Would this be good? I know it's intense, which is fine with me, but would it put a lot of weight on my rehabbing arm? I'm probably not ready for it...don't want to snap it again.