P90X

[iamshack]

Woo, Chest and Back is a b****...still getting better, but now I think I am done with that one for several weeks.

[RockRaines]

Did Cardio last night after work. Made it through the workout fine, but felt pretty wiped afterwards.

 

I have been struggling to get both enough sleep the last few nights, as well as enough calories, so I think that may have something to do with it.

 

Rock, did you ever have an issue with your calorie intake the first month or so?

IM on about 2200 from the plan, so not too bad. There were days when I had a s***ty workout, it'll happen.

[iamshack]

Damn, plyo still kicking my ass.

 

what a freaking workout though.

[RockRaines]

Damn, plyo still kicking my ass.

 

what a freaking workout though.

Chest and back for me today, had a vball game yesterday which is a nice substitution for plyo.

[iamshack]

Chest and back for me today, had a vball game yesterday which is a nice substitution for plyo.

I would welcome volleyball right now...

 

keep it up, rock.

[iamshack]

Don't think I didn't see your picture, Rock.

 

Nice work, buddy.

[RockRaines]

Don't think I didn't see your picture, Rock.

 

Nice work, buddy.

 

It came out all weird, so I took it down. My camera is fuzzy. Pumped out ARX like a champ last night. With vball mon and wed, I am doing tues and thurs as resistance days to go with fridays.

[iamshack]

It came out all weird, so I took it down. My camera is fuzzy. Pumped out ARX like a champ last night. With vball mon and wed, I am doing tues and thurs as resistance days to go with fridays.

I didn't think it was weird. Looked like you've been doing some good work.

 

Shoulders & Arms today...damn those lying down tricep raises....so hard to do them without cheating...

[RockRaines]

I didn't think it was weird. Looked like you've been doing some good work.

 

Shoulders & Arms today...damn those lying down tricep raises....so hard to do them without cheating...

 

Those are my fav exercise. Rocking 30's on those today.

[iamshack]

Those are my fav exercise. Rocking 30's on those today.

I didn't describe them right. I mean the last exercise in the routine...the one Drea does like 25 of and pisses off Tony.

[RockRaines]

I didn't describe them right. I mean the last exercise in the routine...the one Drea does like 25 of and pisses off Tony.

 

AH, side-tri-rise.

 

Love it.

 

 

Shoulders and Arms and ARX tonight, crushed it! Did a double with morning plyo, dont try that one at home! Tried to double with vball and S&A last night, didnt work out.

Edited February 5, 2010 by RockRaines

[iamshack]

AH, side-tri-rise.

 

Love it.

 

 

Shoulders and Arms and ARX tonight, crushed it! Did a double with morning plyo, dont try that one at home! Tried to double with vball and S&A last night, didnt work out.

Oh wow...a double with plyo is insane....gotta hand it to you on that one...

 

I did yoga tonight and felt like a complete slacker because I shut it off after the basic balance poses.

[Controlled Chaos]

Oh wow...a double with plyo is insane....gotta hand it to you on that one...

 

I did yoga tonight and felt like a complete slacker because I shut it off after the basic balance poses.

Anyone have luck on copying these dvd?

[RockRaines]

Oh wow...a double with plyo is insane....gotta hand it to you on that one...

 

I did yoga tonight and felt like a complete slacker because I shut it off after the basic balance poses.

 

Yoga is terrible, the vinyasas are the only real value IMO. I've pretty much completely cut that out for either vball or another plyo session.

[iamshack]

Ahh, just finished legs and back. Damn those 80/20 things at the end...

[iamshack]

Took a day off yesterday for the first time in 3 weeks. Wanted to workout, just didn't find the time.

 

In my "rest week" here, week 4. Yoga today. Blah.

 

Looking forward to Core Synergistics tomorrow (I think).

[Reddy]

love that this thread has gotten busy, so i'm gonna join in

 

had Chest/Shoulders/Tris yesterday and damn do i hate that workout. i just hate doing basically every move - haha but hey it gets the job done. i'm nice and sore this morning.

 

fortunately i've been consulted only to do about half of plyo because i'm trying to add bulk, and while plyo is great for slimming and toning, it does the exact opposite of the progress i'm trying to make. so i usually stop after the the third set - with jump knee tucks and mary katherines. on the flip side, i double time both so i'm wasted by the end of it.

 

ok and i'd love to preach the value of yoga. what is it about it you guys don't like?

[Reddy]

Can you do pullups in any volume at all?

 

get this. first legs+back workout ever i only managed like 9 pullups over the course of the whole workout combining all the variations.

 

by day 90 in legs + back, I did 80.

 

EIGHTY.

 

how? i used the chair to assist my pullups after i got one or two and failed on three or what have you. i grabbed the chair and kept going to 10/15 whatever. eventually i was able to add actual pull-ups, and now i don't use the chair at any point in that workout. Basically the same thing as you using the bands. so you ARE getting some really solid work done with those. if/when you do transfer to actual pull-ups, you'll be doing pretty well.

[RockRaines]

love that this thread has gotten busy, so i'm gonna join in

 

had Chest/Shoulders/Tris yesterday and damn do i hate that workout. i just hate doing basically every move - haha but hey it gets the job done. i'm nice and sore this morning.

 

fortunately i've been consulted only to do about half of plyo because i'm trying to add bulk, and while plyo is great for slimming and toning, it does the exact opposite of the progress i'm trying to make. so i usually stop after the the third set - with jump knee tucks and mary katherines. on the flip side, i double time both so i'm wasted by the end of it.

 

ok and i'd love to preach the value of yoga. what is it about it you guys don't like?

The fact its 90 min and boring as hell. I've taken it out of my routine subbing in more cardio. This is supposed to be my rest week as well, but instead im going to do a few days of doubles and core the other 2.

[Reddy]

The fact its 90 min and boring as hell. I've taken it out of my routine subbing in more cardio. This is supposed to be my rest week as well, but instead im going to do a few days of doubles and core the other 2.

i mean, thing is, if you're doing it correctly you're gonna be sweating just as much - if not more - than a resistance workout. it's such a good way to cleanse your body of all the crap that builds up in there. and besides the obvious great things it can do for you physically (balance, core strength) there are a ton of other benefits - both physical and mental.

 

The most important benefit of yoga is physical and mental therapy. The aging process, which is largely an artificial condition, caused mainly by autointoxication or self-poisoning, can be slowed down by practicing yoga. By keeping the body clean, flexible and well lubricated, we can significantly reduce the catabolic process of cell deterioration. To get the maximum benefits of yoga one has to combine the practices of yogasanas, pranayama and meditation.

 

Regular practice of asanas, pranayama and meditation can help such diverse ailments such as diabetes, blood pressure, digestive disorders, arthritis, arteriosclerosis, chronic fatigue, asthma, varicose veins and heart conditions. Laboratory tests have proved the yogi`s increased abilities of consciously controlling autonomic or involuntary functions, such as temperature, heartbeat and blood pressure. Research into the effects of yogic practices on HIV is currently underway with promising results.

 

According to medical scientists, yoga therapy is successful because of the balance created in the nervous and endocrine systems which directly influences all the other systems and organs of the body. Yoga acts both as a curative and preventive therapy. The very essence of yoga lies in attaining mental peace, improved concentration powers, a relaxed state of living and harmony in relationships.

Edited February 9, 2010 by Reddy

[iamshack]

I like the vinyasa moves in the yoga routine. I think those do have some serious value. I usually turn it off when they get to the toe grab or whatever early in the balance poses.

 

As for the pullups/bands, I am reaching the point where I need to start doing actual pullups or I need to get the 50 pound bands. I am doing about 30-40 reps with a 30 pound band from about as far away from the door as I feel comfortable getting (plus, my body weight ends up getting pulled back towards the door anyways). Unfortunately, the bar is not an option for me as my doorways are too wide. We do have a gym in the building, but I don't recall if their is a bar in there or not. I guess it is possible to do some real pullups in there.

 

I am excited to start some of the other routines next week.

 

And 22 days in, the results are pretty incredible.

 

Reddy, I take it this is your second time through?

[Reddy]

I like the vinyasa moves in the yoga routine. I think those do have some serious value. I usually turn it off when they get to the toe grab or whatever early in the balance poses.

 

As for the pullups/bands, I am reaching the point where I need to start doing actual pullups or I need to get the 50 pound bands. I am doing about 30-40 reps with a 30 pound band from about as far away from the door as I feel comfortable getting (plus, my body weight ends up getting pulled back towards the door anyways). Unfortunately, the bar is not an option for me as my doorways are too wide. We do have a gym in the building, but I don't recall if their is a bar in there or not. I guess it is possible to do some real pullups in there.

 

I am excited to start some of the other routines next week.

 

And 22 days in, the results are pretty incredible.

 

Reddy, I take it this is your second time through?

yeah it is. i didn't eat nearly well enough the first time through - and it's still been hard but i'm working on it. the problem i have is that since i'm trying to add bulk, i need 3000ish calories a day. doing that healthily is hard, having the money for it is even harder. lol. but i'm doing what i can.

 

and yeah, if you can find a way to do actual pullups thats gonna be what you wanna do - that's a whole lotta reps you got going on there. but if not, if your gym has one of those machines with a bar you pull down (can't think of the actual name), you can sit there, adjust weight accordingly, and that will kind of simulate a pullup as well.

[iamshack]

yeah it is. i didn't eat nearly well enough the first time through - and it's still been hard but i'm working on it. the problem i have is that since i'm trying to add bulk, i need 3000ish calories a day. doing that healthily is hard, having the money for it is even harder. lol. but i'm doing what i can.

 

and yeah, if you can find a way to do actual pullups thats gonna be what you wanna do - that's a whole lotta reps you got going on there. but if not, if your gym has one of those machines with a bar you pull down (can't think of the actual name), you can sit there, adjust weight accordingly, and that will kind of simulate a pullup as well.

I have been struggling with the eating as well. I am supposed to be getting around 2600 calories right now (adjusted down a bit after losing some weight from my initial starting point), and it is darn near impossible to eat that much, like you said, without eating Big Mac's and Taco Bell. I'm doing my best with the protein shakes and the yogurt and vegetables, but I usually have to have one hearty meal a day, which does have more fat in it than they would like, more carbs in it than they would like, more condiments, etc., but it is the ONLY way I can get anywhere near 2000 calories even.

 

My strategy has basically been to eat cleaner than I was before, but also, as with everything, moderation. I am not going to kill myself or make myself miserable here. I am not trying to be on the infomercial. I just want to get into kick ass shape, and this seems to be getting the job done.

 

After I get through the program once, I may do what you're doing now, Reddy - try to add some bulk. I plan on purchasing the Powerblock adj dumbbells soon, and so that should help in accomplishing that goal.

Edited February 9, 2010 by iamshack

[RockRaines]

I have been struggling with the eating as well. I am supposed to be getting around 2600 calories right now (adjusted down a bit after losing some weight from my initial starting point), and it is darn near impossible to eat that much, like you said, without eating Big Mac's and Taco Bell. I'm doing my best with the protein shakes and the yogurt and vegetables, but I usually have to have one heart meal a day, which does have more fat in it than they would like, more carbs in it than they would like, more condiments, etc., but it is the ONLY way I can get anywhere near 2000 calories even.

 

My strategy has basically been to eat cleaner than I was before, but also, as with everything, moderation. I am not going to kill myself or make myself miserable here. I am not trying to be on the infomercial. I just want to get into kick ass shape, and this seems to be getting the job done.

 

After I get through the program once, I may do what you're doing now, Reddy - try to add some bulk. I plan on purchasing the Powerblock adj dumbbells soon, and so that should help in accomplishing that goal.

 

The adjustable dumbells have made it an entirely different experience this time through. Instead of leaning out my arms and shoulders, I am totally adding lean muscle. Its pretty awesome. I also do what Reddy said with the pullups, I do em until I have to use a chair, and still then I get a ton of work done.

[iamshack]

Did Core Synergistics for the first time tonight. Was tougher than I expected. Those freaking pushup runs or whatever are brutal in that low position.