I recently purchased P90X and will be taking the P90X 90-Day Challenge. I'm doing this because I've reached a point where I can't take being out of shape anymore, and I really don't have time to make it to the gym.
In addition to the rewarding results, I figured it would give me something more to blog about. :P
Please feel free to leave words of encouragement as I take on this challenge.
I will be posting pictures of my 1-30-60-90 day results.
DAY 1: 2/13/2010 - chest & back, ab-ripper. Pretty sore.
DAY 2: 2/14/2010 - Plyometrics. Kicked my ass...in a good way. (update 2/23/10): After Plyo X, I couldn't walk normal for nearly 5 days. If you are about to start P90X for the first time, take it a little easy on this one... Or be prepared to be in pain and walk like a penguin for a week. lol)
DAY 3: 2/15/2010 - shoulders & arms, ab-ripper. Tired, but loosened up my muscles. Now I can reach my face again! lol
DAY 4: 2/16/2010 - Yoga X. I've obtained my medallion of spiritual accomplishment. Sleeping last night was less than uncomfortable.
DAY 5: 2/17/2010 - Took the day off. Legs too sore to work out today.
DAY 6: 2/18/2010 - Kenpo X was pretty fun. Good workout. It really got my heartrate up, and I was sweatin' like a dog. :) ...think I'll do Legs & Back tomorrow to make up for the previous day off. Then maybe X Stretch in the evening.
DAY 7: 2/19/2010 - Still a little too sore for Legs & Back. Did X Stretch. Loved it. Ab Ripper X before bed.
DAY 8: 2/20/2010 - Too sore to do Chest & Back today, so I opted for Yoga X instead. Still feelin' it.
DAY 9: 2/21/2010 - Was out-of-town. Skipped.
DAY 10: 2/22/2010 - Chest & Back + Ab Ripper X. I'm gonna feel this one tomorrow. :P
DAY 11: 2/23/2010 - Plyometrics X. Toughest. Workout. Ever.
DAY 12: 2/24/2010 - Shoulders & Arms + Ab Ripper X. Some of the exercises seem to be a little easier this week. Found myself able to do more reps, even with the heavier weight resistance bands. The Results and Recovery Formula really does taste pretty good for an "after-workout" drink. Seems to boost performance level and lessen recovery time. I like it.
DAY 13: 2/25/2010 - Yoga X. The amount of sweat produced by this 90min. yoga routine is roughly equal running on a treadmill for over an hour. Really amazing, considering it's all done while moving slowly and very deliberate. It's hard, but worth the effort. R&R formula, here I come.
DAY 14: 2/26/2010 - Took the day off. Too sore.
DAY 15: 2/27/2010 - Legs & Back...gonna be hurtin' tomorrow.
DAY 16: 2/28/2010 - Going to "attempt" Kenpo X. In some pain from yesterday's workout. No promises. lol
DAY 17: 3/1/2010 - Rest day. I'll take it. Calves and butt are feeling some deep muscle pain. The leg workout two days ago really shredded my lower body. Awesome!
DAY 18: 3/2/2010 - Chest & Back. Really felt it this time around because I switched up to the 50lbs resistance bands. Dog tired. Going to do Ab Ripper after dinner.
DAY 19: 3/3/2010 - Plyo X + Ab Ripper X...because I didn't do abs yesterday, unfortunately. Also, not quite as sore as I'd thought I would be from C&B yesterday, but it's still a little early to tell. lol ...Ordered some more R&R (Results and Recovery) formula last night.
DAY 20: 3/4/2010 - Shoulders & Arms + Ab Ripper. Damn it feels good to be a gangsta. LOL
BREAK 3/5 thru 3/8 - OK, so was out of town on business for the last few days, unfortunately, P90X didn't go with me. However, I will be starting back in full force tomorrow with Yoga X. Going to need to figure out a way to at least get some workouts done while away. Good news is... I'm down 10 lbs!
DAY 21: 3/10/2010 - Yoga X.
DAY 22: 3/11/2010 - Even though I'm sick... Legs & Back + Ab Ripper X.
DAY 23: 3/12/2010 - Still ill, but doing Kenpo X. Bringin' It!
DAY 24: 3/13/2010 - Rest Day. Gonna take it.
3/14 - 3/15 - My legs are still far too sore for any additional physical activity. Sorry Mr. Horton, you will have to wait.
DAY 25: 3/16/2010 - Well, made it to week 4...recovery phase. Yoga X is on the agenda today. This will be tough to do with sore legs, but I'll just do my best, and forget the rest. (thank you, thank you...)
4/11/2010 - Yes, fellow P90Xers I know, I stopped 1/3 of the way through. I will be starting back at phase 1 day 1 next week when I return from Orlando. See you then!
Oh, and if you live in the Pittsburgh, PA area -- consider joining the P90X Pittsburgh Facebook group. If we get a decent following, we will try to schedule some fun events like outdoor Yoga X.
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