P90x

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Buster

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.

You can use resistance bands or weights, and the amount of weight/reps is really up to you.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

You can use resistance bands or weights, and the amount of weight/reps is really up to you.

Yeah, I have been using my wife's resistance bands from her Pilates crap to start rehabbing my arm. I want something more intense, but won't put a lot of weight on my arm yet.

Maybe I could just replace any of the weight-nearing exercises with resistance bands until I can get back to weights. I'd be toning more than building, but the intensity should still allow me to get my strength back. I can literally squeeze my left arm and feel bone. No bicep at all anymore either. My right one is still in good shape though. I look like I deflated on one side.

Seriously, I had to START rehabbing by curling a can of soup and it actually hurt. With this injury/surgery, I really had to start from scratch...literally no weight.

Hopefully in another year or two I'll get back to where I was before.

[mlmdub130]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

You can use resistance bands or weights, and the amount of weight/reps is really up to you.

can you get away with only bands or do you think weights will be pretty important in the routine?

i was watching a couple youtube videos of power 90/p90x shocker there was a huge ad for mcdonalds nuggets while the video was playing

i'm just now getting back into shape, i'm using alli right now and doing cardio but i really want to start working muscles into my routine, i've lost about 20lbs in the first month with alli, it's all about cutting out fat in your diet, it's hard at first but once you get going for a while it's not too bad

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by mlmdub130

can you get away with only bands or do you think weights will be pretty important in the routine?

My question as well.

[tryfuhl]

nah p90x won't put a lot of stress on the arm

most of it is lower handweights and bands, from what I've seen anyways

[MTK]

Part of the reason I didn't jump right into P90x is because it's definitely a big time commitment along with a killer workout. I read that the Power 90 program is a good beginner/get your feet wet type of deal. The Power 90 workouts are 30-35 minutes long 6 days a week so for me it sounded a little more realistic right now.

I've read that a lot of athletes do P90x to stay in shape during the offseason. It's definitely legit.

[MTK]

I try to stick to the light stuff and I've recently become a fan of wine but damn it's so hard to resist those quality brews.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I try to stick to the light stuff and I've recently become a fan of wine but damn it's so hard to resist those quality brews.

I know! I occasionally will drink a few heavier craft brews, and I do love me some scotch. I guess it's all about moderation.

I heard a phrase somewhere a long time ago that I always think about- "Anything in excess becomes a vice."

[mlmdub130]

alcohol is a killer there is no way i can give it up but i have cut it down to pretty much just red wine

as far as snacks go fuit and veggies is what i go to, somethimes with some salad dressing to dip into. kraft actually makes some great fat free dressings, and life savers has a bunch of fat free and suger free hard candies they are a really good too

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by mlmdub130

alcohol is a killer there is no way i can give it up but i have cut it down to pretty much just red wine

as far as snacks go fuit and veggies is what i go to, somethimes with some salad dressing to dip into. kraft actually makes some great fat free dressings, and life savers has a bunch of fat free and suger free hard candies they are a really good too

yeah

red wine or straight gin or vodka mostly here now, keeps me from having too much as well

[Monkeydad]

Just be careful with the Ranch dressing...even if fat free, could have a ton of calories. If not fat free...look out.

(I admit, I love Ranch myself, usually mix some hot sauce into it)

[MTK]

Originally Posted by mlmdub130

can you get away with only bands or do you think weights will be pretty important in the routine?

i was watching a couple youtube videos of power 90/p90x shocker there was a huge ad for mcdonalds nuggets while the video was playing

i'm just now getting back into shape, i'm using alli right now and doing cardio but i really want to start working muscles into my routine, i've lost about 20lbs in the first month with alli, it's all about cutting out fat in your diet, it's hard at first but once you get going for a while it's not too bad

I'm sure you could stick to bands only if you're looking to just tone up. Obviously if you want to add some muscle and/or if you want a more intense workout weights are needed.

But it's really up to you and what you want to get out of the program.

I mostly use weights but I'm mixing in the bands for the more difficult stuff and when I'm gassed.

[mlmpetert]

One thing i am not doing is pull ups. Im 6'2" and have even longer arms for someone my height. Pull up bars in door jams dont work for me. The resistant bands can replace a lot of stuff, but its also half cheating.

[mredskins]

GM thanks for your insights.


My family and I generally try to do all our shopping at Whole Foods, you be so surprised how much better that food makes you feel. I try to think that 95% of the week my food intake is fuel, so I want the best fuel for my body, 5% is for taste/enjoyment that usually equates to a fatty lunch Friday and going out to eat Fri and/or Sat night.

Today I went with a buddy for lunch and he wanted Mexican . I had a quesidilla (sp) and refried beans. I feel like crap right now and I will probably have too shortly as well. It is getting to the point with me now that the taste is not worth the feeling afterward.

[redsk1]

I have P90x and did about 70 days of it about a year ago. It's the real deal and it's alot of work. Go figure, you do actually have to work hard and eat right to lose weight.

I was impressed. The only thing for me was after working out 5 or 6 days a week I would contantly be hungry. I couldn't eat enough food. I tried to keep it relatively healthy but still had to have some mexican every couple weeks.

I still do alot of the training videos thru P90 x b/c it's a good workout. I'm just not working out 6 days a week now.