P90x and P90x2
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One on the right for me
I run all the time, hike trails, and do tons of push-ups, sit-ups, and pull-ups and I am still sore from snowboarding every time I go.
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Don't remind me
#243
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im thinking of starting this..seeing that i dont have to hit the gym on a regular basis
my only concern is the cost of adjustable dumbbells!! anyone have any recommendations?
my only concern is the cost of adjustable dumbbells!! anyone have any recommendations?
#244
I just went ahead and bought a set of Bowflex Selecttech 552's from guy off craigslist and got a pretty decent deal. They still weren't cheap, but for price it couldn't be beat.
Look on craigslist. Are you set on having an adjustable set like that?
If not you could probably find some used dumbbells for dirt cheap if you were just wanting a few. Maybe 15, 25, 40? It all depends on what you want, and what you're looking to get out of it. You don't need a full set of dumbbells to do P90x, but I got the Bowflex one for convenience and virtually having a full set of dumbbells right there.
Look on CL, used fitness equipment stores, and resale shops. You're bound to find something....
Look on craigslist. Are you set on having an adjustable set like that?
If not you could probably find some used dumbbells for dirt cheap if you were just wanting a few. Maybe 15, 25, 40? It all depends on what you want, and what you're looking to get out of it. You don't need a full set of dumbbells to do P90x, but I got the Bowflex one for convenience and virtually having a full set of dumbbells right there.
Look on CL, used fitness equipment stores, and resale shops. You're bound to find something....
#245
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The bands are really effective, You could also buy the weights as you progress. I have some weights and plan on doing the same thing.
#247
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I'm looking for a chin-up bar rght now -- I'm a shade under 6' 3". My basement has an open 9' ceiling, so I'm thinking a ceiling mounted bar is the way to go. I'm looking at these:
http://www.easychin.com/glaser.spml
When I reach up flat-footed, I can brush an 8' ceiling with my fingertips. So I'm thinking I'd want my bar to be at 8' or higher. Or is that too high?
http://www.easychin.com/glaser.spml
When I reach up flat-footed, I can brush an 8' ceiling with my fingertips. So I'm thinking I'd want my bar to be at 8' or higher. Or is that too high?
#248
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I'm looking for a chin-up bar rght now -- I'm a shade under 6' 3". My basement has an open 9' ceiling, so I'm thinking a ceiling mounted bar is the way to go. I'm looking at these:
http://www.easychin.com/glaser.spml
When I reach up flat-footed, I can brush an 8' ceiling with my fingertips. So I'm thinking I'd want my bar to be at 8' or higher. Or is that too high?
http://www.easychin.com/glaser.spml
When I reach up flat-footed, I can brush an 8' ceiling with my fingertips. So I'm thinking I'd want my bar to be at 8' or higher. Or is that too high?
#249
I'm about to do my first workout.
Today is the beginning of my 90 days.
I'm even going to follow the diet as close as possible. Bought a shitload of groceries today. After I finish my workout, I'm gonna be making a lot of food to prep for the rest of the week at least.
Only thing that may...or may not suck, is the week which would be my 3rd week of the program, I'm going on a cruise. I'll be in the gym probably almost every day for a little bit, but the food is gonna be tough. I know I won't follow it there.
Needless to say, I'm not going to count that as a week completed in the program. I'll just pick up with week 3 when I get back.
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good luck on the p90x.... i tried the workout and as it did make me burn, sweat, tired and sore... i just did not like working out that way... I am now in the gym 3-4 times a week and feel GREAT and i work out like i want too and im stil getting great results... Now one thing i do use from my P90X is the ab ripper x.... i have puked numerous times
#252
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#254
For some reason my laptop doesn't want to read the P90x DVD's. It's not the drive cause anything else works.
I stick the DVD in, and it spools up and down around for about 5 minutes (which during that time won't let me eject it via any method I'm aware of), then ejects the disk itself saying it's blank.
I don't want to use my TV cause given time, the time bar will eventually burn into my screen.
#255
on to the next one...
For some reason my laptop doesn't want to read the P90x DVD's. It's not the drive cause anything else works.
I stick the DVD in, and it spools up and down around for about 5 minutes (which during that time won't let me eject it via any method I'm aware of), then ejects the disk itself saying it's blank.
I don't want to use my TV cause given time, the time bar will eventually burn into my screen.
Also, unless your plasma is brand new, or has not been broken-in properly, I wouldn't worry about burn-in. It's no different than watching ESPN for an hour a day...
#256
I've had it since the beginning of December. I've been using it a fairly good amount, but it's not on 24/7. You think that'd be long enough break-in?
#257
on to the next one...
I see you started a thread over in Electronics where you'll get better advice, but information could be television specific. Regardless, assuming your watching other programming on your Plasma other than P90X, you should be just fine. Plasmas are pretty resistant to burn-in these days. A far cry from early plasmas...
#259
on to the next one...
And it's true, once you get used to the diet, you really don't miss the food you're no longer eating. There's nothing about this diet that is particularly bland or disgusting - it's just different.
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I'm looking for a chin-up bar rght now -- I'm a shade under 6' 3". My basement has an open 9' ceiling, so I'm thinking a ceiling mounted bar is the way to go. I'm looking at these:
http://www.easychin.com/glaser.spml
When I reach up flat-footed, I can brush an 8' ceiling with my fingertips. So I'm thinking I'd want my bar to be at 8' or higher. Or is that too high?
http://www.easychin.com/glaser.spml
When I reach up flat-footed, I can brush an 8' ceiling with my fingertips. So I'm thinking I'd want my bar to be at 8' or higher. Or is that too high?
#264
One on the right for me
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A friend of mine loaned me the last 6 discs. So far into day three and I can say that I should receive some additional results from this along with my regular work out routine. Now to get a pull up bar. At 6'4 215lbs I am afraid I will either have my knees on the ground or that it won't fully support me.
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Yes, I'm naturally a thin guy who has a hard time gaining weight. The only way to gain weight for me is to gain muscle, and P90X def builds muscle if you work hard. The 15min Ab ripper, 3 times a week will kill the mid-section fat in no time. The hardest part in the beginning will be having enough energy after your workout to do the ab-ripper though. You may want to do that first in the beginning....
#271
Sounds vicious.... I think I'm just gonna start doing it on my own since my friends are some lazy asses. My goal is to lose this beer belly, lose the mantits and get back my pecs and abs, things I haven't had since high school. Probably will end up gaining weight
I remember when I would go all out with the calf raises at the gym.... heh. When I had to drive home my left leg ended up shuddering like hell.
I remember when I would go all out with the calf raises at the gym.... heh. When I had to drive home my left leg ended up shuddering like hell.
#272
So Yoga X is boring as hell.
I'm going to try to stick through it as long as I can, but damn I hate it. Not because some of the things are difficult (because they are). It's just so slow and they do so many of the same moves over and over again. Add to that, that Yoga X is an hour and a half and the dread continues.
Anyone replace it with Cardio X or X Stretch. I want to stick with it as long as I can cause I've heard some people regretting they didn't stick with it once they completed the program. Others say they don't think doing a different workout really hurt them. So
I'm going to try to stick through it as long as I can, but damn I hate it. Not because some of the things are difficult (because they are). It's just so slow and they do so many of the same moves over and over again. Add to that, that Yoga X is an hour and a half and the dread continues.
Anyone replace it with Cardio X or X Stretch. I want to stick with it as long as I can cause I've heard some people regretting they didn't stick with it once they completed the program. Others say they don't think doing a different workout really hurt them. So
#273
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So Yoga X is boring as hell.
I'm going to try to stick through it as long as I can, but damn I hate it. Not because some of the things are difficult (because they are). It's just so slow and they do so many of the same moves over and over again. Add to that, that Yoga X is an hour and a half and the dread continues.
Anyone replace it with Cardio X or X Stretch. I want to stick with it as long as I can cause I've heard some people regretting they didn't stick with it once they completed the program. Others say they don't think doing a different workout really hurt them. So
I'm going to try to stick through it as long as I can, but damn I hate it. Not because some of the things are difficult (because they are). It's just so slow and they do so many of the same moves over and over again. Add to that, that Yoga X is an hour and a half and the dread continues.
Anyone replace it with Cardio X or X Stretch. I want to stick with it as long as I can cause I've heard some people regretting they didn't stick with it once they completed the program. Others say they don't think doing a different workout really hurt them. So
#274
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^^^ Sounds like I'll be substituting in bike rides for these when I start. I've always hated hated hated stretching.
#277
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I'm starting today. I did their Fit Test and was minimum on anything that didn't involve legs.
#278
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Read through the whole thread. And holy shit there are some big mo'fo's in here. I'm no manlet (5'11"); but ffffffffffffffuuuuuuu- at the amount of people over 6'2".
I've always worked out with the exception of the last 8 months. I slipped a disc in my neck that sidelined me for awhile, and then got stuck into some really bad eating/drinking habits.
I went from a solid 185lbs (around 9-10% BF during cuts) to a flabby 215lbs (22-25% BF)--biggest I've ever been and being 33 doesn't help matters.
If I change my diet and get through this 90 days, I can easily see myself losing 30+ lbs.
I've always worked out with the exception of the last 8 months. I slipped a disc in my neck that sidelined me for awhile, and then got stuck into some really bad eating/drinking habits.
I went from a solid 185lbs (around 9-10% BF during cuts) to a flabby 215lbs (22-25% BF)--biggest I've ever been and being 33 doesn't help matters.
If I change my diet and get through this 90 days, I can easily see myself losing 30+ lbs.
#279
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I took 4 days off to go skiing and got back into it today (after 4 grueling straight days in colorado) my legs dont want to function but i pushed thru it. Diet like i said earlier is going to be a hard thing for me (especially with the wife and kid) Hope my body recovers enough for tomorrows round
#280
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Holy shit.