Knocked out Back & Chest today. This is my second week on the program and my second time with Back & Chest. Did far better today than the first time. Can already tell that I am developing strength in muscles that was not there the first go around with this workout.

 

Still have a long way to go with some of the more difficult pushup exercises though, such as military and diamond style pushups. Those dive bombers are tough to do correctly as well.

 

Rock, how is it going for you?

Knocked out Back & Chest today. This is my second week on the program and my second time with Back & Chest. Did far better today than the first time. Can already tell that I am developing strength in muscles that was not there the first go around with this workout.

 

Still have a long way to go with some of the more difficult pushup exercises though, such as military and diamond style pushups. Those dive bombers are tough to do correctly as well.

 

Rock, how is it going for you?

Im still rocking knees on my pushups for the last few sets. Moved up to 25 pushups per set and 15 pullups though.

Made it all the way through Plyo today, which I am pretty happy about, since I only made it about 60% through last week. It's amazing how far you can go with your fitness level in just 10 days.

 

Couldn't be happier with this program thus far.

Its PLYO time!!!! Woooo!

Its PLYO time!!!! Woooo!

Man, I finished it about 45 minutes ago and my face is still a bit red...AND I ALREADY TOOK A SHOWER.

 

Dear Tony,

 

 

take your run-stance squat switch pickups and shove them up your ass.

And those damn hot foots too.

Knocked out Shoulders & Arms today.

Did much better at the chair dips than last week. Making good progress.

 

Received the real P90X dvd's and literature today. No more watching in front of the computer for me.

 

50-inch screen, here I come baby.

Yoga day for me. Watching me attempt to do yoga might be the funniest thing around, I suck so bad at it and I'm not improving too much either.

Yoga day for me. Watching me attempt to do yoga might be the funniest thing around, I suck so bad at it and I'm not improving too much either.

If you are anything like me, you'll quit after 45 minutes, and along the way develop new found respect for Yoga.

Shoulders and Arms and ARX today. Made it through about 12 min of ARX before I had to quit.

Shoulders and Arms and ARX today. Made it through about 12 min of ARX before I had to quit.

12 minutes is good....I usually make it about 8 minutes.

 

Ugh, Yoga tomorrow....

Woo, yoga kicked my ass today. That plough thing is just ridiculous.

Yoga continues to be the worst DVD of the bunch. Talking to some folks on the beachbody board, alot of them have subbed it out for fountain of youth yoga, which I will be doing as well. 45 min of vinyasas followed by ridiculous balance poses for a guy with no balance is stupid.

Hey Rock...you have an iphone?

 

I am really concerned about getting enough calories, so I was looking for a calorie counter app. Livestrong has an awesome counter that keeps track of everything, down to the exact brand and type of everything you eat. $2.99 at the app store. Just an awesome tool for this workout plan.

 

I have been totally calorie deficient and I am a bit concerned about my metabolism slowing way the hell down. So this will help.

Did Legs & Back before work this morning. Started right out of bed at 3:30. I really will try to avoid this in the future...I think I almost vomited afterwards...but I have plans to go out right after work and didn't want to try and do it late tonight.

 

Dedication, baby!

Did Legs & Back before work this morning. Started right out of bed at 3:30. I really will try to avoid this in the future...I think I almost vomited afterwards...but I have plans to go out right after work and didn't want to try and do it late tonight.

 

Dedication, baby!

My legs are going to fall off. Seriously.

Ok Im buying this right now.

 

Now I'm interested in the equipment.

 

-Chair (Checked)

-Yoga Mat ?

-Resistance Bands ?

-Pull-up Bar ?

-Perfect Pushups (Check)

-Dumbbells (Checked, partially, I got 2 15's, 1 adjustable dumbells, and some others, could use maybe 2 20's or something)

 

So It looks like I need a Yoga Mat, Resistance Bands, and a Pull up bar? Is this all I would need?

Any amazon.com links would be good

 

Also One question: This includes my running schedule as well to? So I wouldn't be doing this workout everyweek and also running, running is involved in the workout? I just don't want to lose my endurance / heart health.

Ok Im buying this right now.

 

Now I'm interested in the equipment.

 

-Chair (Checked)

-Yoga Mat ?

-Resistance Bands ?

-Pull-up Bar ?

-Perfect Pushups (Check)

-Dumbbells (Checked, partially, I got 2 15's, 1 adjustable dumbells, and some others, could use maybe 2 20's or something)

 

So It looks like I need a Yoga Mat, Resistance Bands, and a Pull up bar? Is this all I would need?

Any amazon.com links would be good

 

Also One question: This includes my running schedule as well to? So I wouldn't be doing this workout everyweek and also running, running is involved in the workout? I just don't want to lose my endurance / heart health.

 

Can you do pullups in any volume at all? I don't know why they recommend pullup bars so much when the majority of people can do like 3. I went with resistance bands instead, in 20 LB, 25 LB, and 30 LB form. I bought a workout/yoga mat. This is really all you need initially.

 

I'm going to buy the adjustable dumbbells in a few weeks I think though. I wanted to make sure this is a program I would stick with before I went and spent too much money.

 

The bands I bought were from Dick's Sporting Goods.

 

As for your running, you can continue doing it, but I would scale it back if I were you to a few days a week. There is cardio involved here, and trust me, your heart will get plenty of work here.

 

This is what I want, correct?: http://www.amazon.com/P90X-Extreme-Fitness..._pr_product_top

 

 

Can you do pullups in any volume at all? I don't know why they recommend pullup bars so much when the majority of people can do like 3.

 

I can do a few, not gonna lie - I'm sure I'd fail pretty hard at first, but very many people do recommend it I see. Honestly - I think I have this to, I'll have to ask my brother.

 

I bought a workout/yoga mat.

 

Kool, kool.

 

As for your running, you can continue doing it, but I would scale it back if I were you to a few days a week. There is cardio involved here, and trust me, your heart will get plenty of work here.

 

Thanks for the info.

 

Sorry to be pushy, or hasty - Just want to make sure this quick question gets out there, I am almost 99% sure this is right, but this is what I should be buying, correct: http://www.amazon.com/P90X-Extreme-Fitness..._pr_product_top

Sorry to be pushy, or hasty - Just want to make sure this quick question gets out there, I am almost 99% sure this is right, but this is what I should be buying, correct: http://www.amazon.com/P90X-Extreme-Fitness..._pr_product_top

Yes! Sorry, I was out last night and couldn't answer you more quickly.

 

It looks like that is what you want. I ordered mine directly from beachbody.com, because there were complaints about people getting burned or ripped dvds from Amazon merchants, and not receiving the nutritional book or the exercise book. I ordered from beachbody.com and paid an extra $9 to get guaranteed DVD replacement for life should any of the discs get scratched or fail.

 

You can go with the pullup bar if you want. I bought it myself, the Iron Gym Extreme bar, but I cannot use it because the doorways in my condo are too wide. But I think it was a blessing in disguise, at least for the time being, because I am getting so much done with the bands simulating pullups as opposed to struggling to do like 3. I do use the pullup bar for chair dips though, so at least it is being used for something.

 

 

Ok, thanks for the insight iamshack.

Kenpo X down!

I am 2 weeks in now, and 13 straight days working out. Plan on doing Cardio X tomorrow after work.

 

Loving this program!

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?