P90x

The Juggler

haha....that video is funny. my order wont be coming till probably tuesday..

what time of day do you guys normally do your workout?

a couple days i will have to do it real early in the morning. never worked out that early before (not a morning person). wondering if/what i should eat prior to. i was thinking just a banana or something... :?

RKCNDY

The Juggler wrote:

haha....that video is funny. my order wont be coming till probably tuesday..

what time of day do you guys normally do your workout?

a couple days I will have to do it real early in the morning. never worked out that early before (not a morning person). wondering if/what i should eat prior to. i was thinking just a banana or something... :?

I usually work out first thing in the morning. just because it gets the adrenaline going and it keeps me awake for a while (like a shot of espresso), especially if the day is Plyo, Kenpo or something else that is a little more 'active', yoga I can hold off 'till later in the day. Personally, if I wait 'till later I get lazy and keep putting it off and then I don't get around to it. :oops:

A little protein before you workout is good, but if I eat anything before I workout, I feel like I'm going to puke even if I wait an hour. See what works for you.

Best thing after a workout is a protein drink, it can be as simple as protein powder mixed with water, I mix mine with OJ or organic soymilk).

The Juggler

RKCNDY wrote:

The Juggler wrote:

haha....that video is funny. my order wont be coming till probably tuesday..

what time of day do you guys normally do your workout?

a couple days I will have to do it real early in the morning. never worked out that early before (not a morning person). wondering if/what i should eat prior to. i was thinking just a banana or something... :?

I usually work out first thing in the morning. just because it gets the adrenaline going and it keeps me awake for a while (like a shot of espresso), especially if the day is Plyo, Kenpo or something else that is a little more 'active', yoga I can hold off 'till later in the day. Personally, if I wait 'till later I get lazy and keep putting it off and then I don't get around to it. :oops:

A little protein before you workout is good, but if I eat anything before I workout, I feel like I'm going to puke even if I wait an hour. See what works for you.

Best thing after a workout is a protein drink, it can be as simple as protein powder mixed with water, I mix mine with OJ or organic soymilk).

yeah i normaly have a whey protein shake after a workout. plan on doing that with this too....i was just concerned about pre workout and how much earlier i woudl have to get up if i do eat something... :x

good point about the extra energy after an early morning workout...

mca47

I'm an afternoon workout person.
My body doesn't function properly in the morning.

MayDay10

I just plan ahead and get them in when I can get them in. I prefer when I get home from work... But if I have anything going, I workout in the AM. I do feel great afterward, but the 5AM wakeup is rough.

I find Yoga tough in the early AM. My body is too rigid and stiff.

Plyo is the best in the AM.


I have 10 days left.

comebackgirl

I work out first thing in the morning...4:30am on weekdays. That way I make sure I get it in and nothing else gets in the way. I used to have to force myself to get up and do it, but I've been doing it for years now and I know I will have so much more energy if I get up and workout than if I sleep an extra hour. I don't usually eat anything beforehand (my dinner probably hasn't even fully digested at that time!) aside from some hot water with lemon. I do better on an empty stomach.

Green Circle

The Juggler wrote:

Mamasan23 wrote:

Is there anywhere I can find this for cheaper than $150? Insanity had a similar price but I split it with a girlfriend, so the price was more workable, thanks!

maybe someone is selling the dvds on ebay?

I had someone copy P90X for me. He did say it was encrypted so he had to Decryption to copy it but I do have all 12 dvds.

I did also buy insanity from someone on Craigslist so check that out too.

The Juggler

comebackgirl wrote:

I work out first thing in the morning...4:30am on weekdays. That way I make sure I get it in and nothing else gets in the way. I used to have to force myself to get up and do it, but I've been doing it for years now and I know I will have so much more energy if I get up and workout than if I sleep an extra hour. I don't usually eat anything beforehand (my dinner probably hasn't even fully digested at that time!) aside from some hot water with lemon. I do better on an empty stomach.

good lord. what time do you go to bed??

comebackgirl

The Juggler wrote:

comebackgirl wrote:

I work out first thing in the morning...4:30am on weekdays. That way I make sure I get it in and nothing else gets in the way. I used to have to force myself to get up and do it, but I've been doing it for years now and I know I will have so much more energy if I get up and workout than if I sleep an extra hour. I don't usually eat anything beforehand (my dinner probably hasn't even fully digested at that time!) aside from some hot water with lemon. I do better on an empty stomach.

good lord. what time do you go to bed??

depends...I aim for 10:30 because I made a new year's resolution to get at least 6 hours sleep, but a few nights a week I have to work till 10 so that doesn't always work out :?

Stove

This is a really cool program. I got it from a friend awhile back. I finished a year ago and still do the workouts and different order. Mostly cardio stuff, kenpo, plyo (i'm a drummer , I like doing fast things) and after your done with the program, it makes you aware of just how important it is to get your body active. I never did the nutrition stuff, probably would've have seen different results if I had.
Really wanna get the new one but not have to cough up the bones for it. Love making playlist for the different workout as well. Today is a kenpo day!

juan lester

so glad i found folks in the PJ universe driftin down the tony horton torture road.

i blew out my knee in october, so with no fun things in the schedule, skiing, hockey, b-ball all on the shelf, i practiced the shit out of my uke, learned a bit of guitar, drank a million beers, and got fat. being overweight and having a gimpy knee wasn't really working out, so i decided to drop some weight. testimonials of folks who had done p90x were what sold me. figured i could do anything for 3 months, and if it didn't work or wasn't for me then, oh well.

i'm in the first week of phase 2 of the lean program, with similar results to others. went from 8 pushups to 25. zero pullups to 1. can hold crane for almost 30 secs. dropped over a belt loop, clothes fitting better, i can do almost all the exercises along with tony, as opposed to the first week - exhausted, gasping for breath, staring at these uber-fit freaks saying, "you gotta be kidding me"

kudos to anyone who has done or is doing this program. it's kicking my ass, but feels really good at the end of the day.

tony skis out here quite a bit and offers free yoga classes when he's in town. he's a really good dude.

Sprunkn7

Despite the apartment factor I bought the program from QVC online today. It comes with a band and they broke the payments into equal ones, so it's a little less than 40 a month.
Going to do the workouts either in the basement of my apartment building (an 8 apartment unit, and I hardly ever see anyone downstairs when I do my laundry or go to my storage unit), or bring my laptop and do them outside. I have a really cool spot at the beach thats a nice grassy area where it's quiet and flat. I was using my place as an excuse and the fact is I have gotten lazy and fat. I don't like it.

So not expecting it to arrive until 4/5. Plenty of time to amp myself up, take my pic and do my measurements.
Hell Week starts Good Friday, how fitting!
Scared but excited.

mca47

Sprunkn7 wrote:

Despite the apartment factor I bought the program from QVC online today. It comes with a band and they broke the payments into equal ones, so it's a little less than 40 a month.
Going to do the workouts either in the basement of my apartment building (an 8 apartment unit, and I hardly ever see anyone downstairs when I do my laundry or go to my storage unit), or bring my laptop and do them outside. I have a really cool spot at the beach thats a nice grassy area where it's quiet and flat. I was using my place as an excuse and the fact is I have gotten lazy and fat. I don't like it.

So not expecting it to arrive until 4/5. Plenty of time to amp myself up, take my pic and do my measurements.
Hell Week starts Good Friday, how fitting!
Scared but excited.

Good luck to you! I was beyond skeptical at first, but this program is legit!!!
It really took about two months to notice...or be noticed the changes.
I'm down two belt loops, my shoulders, arms and abs look great now! It's also really helped my running. I usually run 3-5 miles a day...that's up to 5 minimum and my body feels sooooo much better now.

Sprunkn7

yea, I'm hoping I don't have to buy the supplements. Can I drink whey shakes with peanut butter or bananas instead for recovery?

MayDay10

Sprunkn7 wrote:

yea, I'm hoping I don't have to buy the supplements. Can I drink whey shakes with peanut butter or bananas instead for recovery?

Yes!
I was drinking the recovery drink. Lots of carbs. I moved to a protein-based Nitro Tech Hardcore drink with water for post workout. I still use a half serving of the recovery drink, but only after a grueling run or sometimes after plyometrics in the early AM. People say a glass of chocolate milk would have a similar benefit as the recovery drink.

Tried shakeology too. Wasnt overly impressed. Again, I think I am going to bring it out during my distance running days. For the price, it isnt worth it.

When you are cutting fat on a program like this, you need to concentrate on calories, getting enough protein, and keeping cabs very low.

I have that Nitro Tech Protein powder, whey powder, and casein powder. In addition, I take a 1-a-day, b complex, omega 3 fish oil, and green tea extract.

In short, the beachbody supplements are not necessary, overpriced, and there is much better stuff on the market for cheaper.

With that said, you done Need supplements, but probably will need protein supplements to hit the appropriate protein consumption. Casein Protein is great as it is very slow working and filling.

Sprunkn7

ok, thanks. I was just reading that Whey is not filling. Thought the peanut butter would help?

oohh, I need to do some nutrition homework. I can't take an Omega 3 because I'm allergic to shellfish and fish. Maybe can take flax seed oil, I forget what I can substitute. Have to look that up, I'm pretty sure I can get what I need from nuts and eggs. One a day and b is a given.

Does Casien powder taste the same as whey? crap :?

MayDay10

Casein is a lot thicker and 'stronger' tasting. I like chocolate peanut butter flavor... and just got creamy blueberry which is good. Creamy Banana and Creamy Vanilla were a little rough.

It doesnt go well in water. I use unsweetened Almond Milk. I also use casein when I make shakes.

mca47

Broke a band today. Glad it wasn't above my head at the time!

I was doubled up so when it snapped the other one lessened the pop. Haha!

mca47

So, I missed three days (or delayed them) this week. I was in the mountains in Colorado and went for grueling 5 mile runs, so I'm going to put that in the place of Plyo and maybe yoga....

Sprunkn7

whats up with this coach business? Are they there to make money by helping you? I'm just looking at the site and staying away from signing up for anything (like winning $500 haha) Do they want you to pick a coach if you just want to go on the message boards? :roll: