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  • Sprunkn7
    Sprunkn7 Posts: 5,286
    Can any of these programs be done in an apartment? I think my neighbor downstairs would hate me.

    I wanted to try one, but am guessing I will have to drag my ass to the gym.
    Thank you fellow 10 clubber for saving my ass....again!!!
  • MayDay10
    MayDay10 Posts: 11,854
    I am on day 61. Pretty awesome we are 3 for 3 so far on the pj board.

    Im thinking of doing p90x+ after this, but not sure. I got half marathon training which already started and baseball season in may.
  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    Sprunkn7 wrote:
    Can any of these programs be done in an apartment? I think my neighbor downstairs would hate me.

    I wanted to try one, but am guessing I will have to drag my ass to the gym.

    Your neighbors would hate you on Plyo day...lots of jumping around. Warm-ups consist of running in place, jumping jacks, and 'jump rope'.

    Most of the rest of it is weights/bands and the pull-up bar.
    conman wrote:
    what happens after you finish these kinds of programs?

    do they give you ways to stay in the best shape?

    yes, the book has a schedule you can follow to maintain form, workout every other day. I know a few people that just start the program all over again.
    The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

    - Christopher McCandless
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,597
    RKCNDY wrote:
    yes, the book has a schedule you can follow to maintain form, workout every other day. I know a few people that just start the program all over again.


    before and after pics. yes/no? :P
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  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    Day 48 or so here.
  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    The Juggler wrote:
    RKCNDY wrote:
    yes, the book has a schedule you can follow to maintain form, workout every other day. I know a few people that just start the program all over again.


    before and after pics. yes/no? :P

    I don't want to disgust people with my muffin top...so no 'before'

    If I look good enough on 'Day 90' and the muffin is gone...I'll post pics.
    The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

    - Christopher McCandless
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,597
    hey is the pullup bar absolutely essential?

    i'm thinking about doing this but don't know if i have a spot for it...
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  • Jearlpam0925
    Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,533
    The Juggler wrote:
    hey is the pullup bar absolutely essential?

    i'm thinking about doing this but don't know if i have a spot for it...

    Nah, you can get stretch bands too. I had a hard time finding a spot for the pullup bar too. Nearly every doorway in my house is in some kind of corner.
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,597
    Jearlpam0925 wrote:
    The Juggler wrote:
    hey is the pullup bar absolutely essential?

    i'm thinking about doing this but don't know if i have a spot for it...

    Nah, you can get stretch bands too. I had a hard time finding a spot for the pullup bar too. Nearly every doorway in my house is in some kind of corner.


    did the program work for you?
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  • Jearlpam0925
    Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,533
    The Juggler wrote:
    Jearlpam0925 wrote:
    The Juggler wrote:
    hey is the pullup bar absolutely essential?

    i'm thinking about doing this but don't know if i have a spot for it...

    Nah, you can get stretch bands too. I had a hard time finding a spot for the pullup bar too. Nearly every doorway in my house is in some kind of corner.


    did the program work for you?

    Yeah, it's definitely legit. It's not some scheme, so for the first time ever an infomercial was beneficial. I wasn't going to buy anything though, other than the pull-up bar - had a buddy burn me his dvd's. I don't know if I could do the same for you since we had issues in the past. ;)

    But, yeah, it's solid.
  • Jearlpam0925
    Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,533
    But P90x or not, I highly suggest a pullup bar as it is the single best piece of workout equipment.
  • MayDay10
    MayDay10 Posts: 11,854
    Definitely some bands or dumbbells. Pull up bar.

    The program is very legit though. Not sure about all that 'muscle confusion' stuff. Sounds like marketing. This is a very good rotation of workouts, and comes with a good nutrition guideline.
  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    Yeah, I'd say the pull up bar is pretty important but not essential. If you don't get a bar, the band excercises of the same muscles could be done....you just need an elevated spot to adhere the band to.
    I got a bar on eBay for like $20. Very solid. Also got bands on there too for cheap...not as good of an idea. Went to the sporting goods store and their quality was MUCH nicer!
    Bands or dumbells in various weights are a must.
    Before even considering doing p90x, I knew a bunch of people that did...everyone swore by it.
    After 48 days or so, I admit...it's a good program.
    I wasn't trying to lose weight, and I've lost 7 lbs and on a new belt loop! :D

    Laura...aka Foxymop on here has lost like 45 pounds doing it! Hope she doesn't mind me saying that.... :oops:
  • Constant Recoil...
    Constant Recoil... Posts: 1,276
    mca47 wrote:
    Constant Recoil... wrote:
    I'm going to be starting this in a few days. Any advice?

    You will hurt pretty bad the first 3-4 days. I could barely move on days 2-3 and I was in pretty good shape before (ran 5 miles a day).
    After that it gets a LOT easier. It's still tough, but the one thing I do recommend is keeping track of everything (reps, weights, diet, etc.).
    I'm almost done with month 2. I feel awesome, have a LOT more strength and flexibility and some muscles are starting to pop out now.

    Just keep with it and keep pushing yourself and you'll do good. :D

    Thanks I'm very excited! I'v been wanting to do it for a while. Now I'm finally ready to pull the trigger :D
  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    started my 8th week...I have yoga 2x this week :x

    if stores would quit stocking those stupid skinny jeans, I may have been able to fit into the next size down.
    The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

    - Christopher McCandless
  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    I have two yogas this week too! :evil: Week 8

    My abs are looking damn good! Really shaping up! :D
  • 81
    81 Needing a ride to Forest Hills and a ounce of weed. Please inquire within. Thanks. Or not. Posts: 58,276
    RKCNDY wrote:
    I don't want to disgust people with my muffin top...so no 'before'

    facebook

    :o
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  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    81 wrote:
    RKCNDY wrote:
    I don't want to disgust people with my muffin top...so no 'before'

    facebook

    :o

    I don't have any muffin top pics in my FB...and nobody has any other pics of me that shows my muffin top.
    The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

    - Christopher McCandless
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,597
    are the pullup bars/bands involved with all 6 daily workouts?

    i really want to do this thing in my basement most days but there is literally no place for a bar or even the bands down there...all dry wall.
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  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    The Juggler wrote:
    are the pullup bars/bands involved with all 6 daily workouts?

    i really want to do this thing in my basement most days but there is literally no place for a bar or even the bands down there...all dry wall.
    I'd say you use them 3-4 days a week. You use the bands/weights more than the pull up bar.

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