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Sonofanump
Feb 24, 2012 1:12pm
It might be 60 degrees next Wednesday, I'd like to get an outdoor run in soon.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Feb 28, 2012 8:33am
Was just given all the P90X stuff last night. Noticed that the guy I got it from included bands. If I have bands, and one set of 30 lb. dumbbells, what else will I need? Is it possible to only use that stuff? If so, I can do it at home.
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Sonofanump
Feb 28, 2012 8:45am
For God's sake, be careful with the bands, they will snap. Make sure it is a heavy duty band. You should be ok, I would not expect someone starting out to be needing much more than 30 for lawnmowers or alternate bicep curls.ernest_t_bass;1098830 wrote:Was just given all the P90X stuff last night. Noticed that the guy I got it from included bands. If I have bands, and one set of 30 lb. dumbbells, what else will I need? Is it possible to only use that stuff? If so, I can do it at home.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Feb 28, 2012 8:53am
The dumbbells will be light for some exercises and heavy for others, but i'd say 30lbs is just fine, just follow the instructions and do reps until the last few burn.
I've never used bands like they do in the videos so yeah, just make sure they're not too warn out.
I've never used bands like they do in the videos so yeah, just make sure they're not too warn out.
Bigred1995
Posts: 1,042
Feb 29, 2012 8:46am
This may have already been brought up and discussed, and I apologize for not going back far enough to find it, but has anyone downloaded the P90X app for the iPhone yet? If you have, how is it? Is there audio & video?
Thanks.
Thanks.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Feb 29, 2012 11:45am
Here's a stupid question. What is the difference between the "Classic/Double/Lean" workouts, and what would be suggested for a semi-in-shape person?
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Feb 29, 2012 11:53am
Classic is the regular 90 program. Doubles means after a month you do a cardio workout in the morning and then the scheduled workout later in the day. Lean is for women.ernest_t_bass;1100319 wrote:Here's a stupid question. What is the difference between the "Classic/Double/Lean" workouts, and what would be suggested for a semi-in-shape person?
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Feb 29, 2012 11:55am
Classic it is. Maybe double in the summer.Raw Dawgin' it;1100330 wrote:Classic is the regular 90 program. Doubles means after a month you do a cardio workout in the morning and then the scheduled workout later in the day. Lean is for women.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Feb 29, 2012 12:01pm
personally, i thought the yoga and kempo were pretty gay but really liked the lifting workouts and plyo. The abs routine is pretty good too.ernest_t_bass;1100331 wrote:Classic it is. Maybe double in the summer.
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Sonofanump
Feb 29, 2012 12:08pm
Agree that kempo was pathetic. Find something else cardiowise to do that day. Yoga was way too long, find a 20-30 routine to do if you want to keep flexible.Raw Dawgin' it;1100334 wrote:personally, i thought the yoga and kempo were pretty gay but really liked the lifting workouts and plyo. The abs routine is pretty good too.
That being said, Insanity Plyo in the books today, late afternoon run then shoulders and arms tomorrow. Yippie!
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Feb 29, 2012 12:16pm
I've switched it around where I'm doing the two upper body P90X workouts along with a third day of kettlebells with tabata sprints and walking for the cardio. My knees are pretty much toast from the squatting I did with Wendler 5/3/1.Raw Dawgin' it;1100334 wrote:personally, i thought the yoga and kempo were pretty gay but really liked the lifting workouts and plyo. The abs routine is pretty good too.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Feb 29, 2012 1:13pm
If walking counts as cardio, I'm money.BR1986FB;1100352 wrote:I've switched it around where I'm doing the two upper body P90X workouts along with a third day of kettlebells with tabata sprints and walking for the cardio. My knees are pretty much toast from the squatting I did with Wendler 5/3/1.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Feb 29, 2012 1:16pm
I just do it as a change of pace because my goals are to not lose muscle. Too much cardio (distance running, etc) will strip muscle off like nobodies business. I walk and do the tabatas (sprint for 20 seconds, rest for 10, sprint, rest, etc) because they will shed fat without losing muscle. If you have a lot of weight/fat to drop I'd probably recommend a more drastic form of cardio.ernest_t_bass;1100423 wrote:If walking counts as cardio, I'm money.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Feb 29, 2012 1:21pm
I finish my first month of insanity tomorrow - definitely looking forward to longer workouts.
How many calories do you guys eat a day for your workouts? I'm pretty sure i'm around 2k a day give or take.
How many calories do you guys eat a day for your workouts? I'm pretty sure i'm around 2k a day give or take.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Feb 29, 2012 1:31pm
Biggest problem area is belly fat (see my Dan Marino pic... or ask the obsessed COA) and ass fat. When I gain weight, that's where it goes.BR1986FB;1100428 wrote:I just do it as a change of pace because my goals are to not lose muscle. Too much cardio (distance running, etc) will strip muscle off like nobodies business. I walk and do the tabatas (sprint for 20 seconds, rest for 10, sprint, rest, etc) because they will shed fat without losing muscle. If you have a lot of weight/fat to drop I'd probably recommend a more drastic form of cardio.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Feb 29, 2012 1:39pm
Nowhere near enough. I should be taking in close to 4000 just to maintain but it's usually 2000-2300.Raw Dawgin' it;1100436 wrote:How many calories do you guys eat a day for your workouts? I'm pretty sure i'm around 2k a day give or take.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Feb 29, 2012 1:40pm
How much overweight?ernest_t_bass;1100460 wrote:Biggest problem area is belly fat (see my Dan Marino pic... or ask the obsessed COA) and ass fat. When I gain weight, that's where it goes.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Feb 29, 2012 1:46pm
I'm 5'11, 200 lbs. I was on the plus side of 210 before basketball season. Two years ago (when I was a 12 beers minimum alcoholic) I was up to the same weight (210ish) and quit drinking for a year, right before basketball season. I dropped to 185, and dropped fast. Tried the same thing this basketball season (however I wasn't drinking like that), and have not dropped the weight.BR1986FB;1100478 wrote:How much overweight?
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Feb 29, 2012 2:02pm
How active are you? Do you work out regularly? Walk regularly, etc?
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Feb 29, 2012 2:03pm
These last two weeks I have refereed 5 basketball games per week. Each game is roughly 2 miles running.BR1986FB;1100526 wrote:How active are you? Do you work out regularly? Walk regularly, etc?
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Feb 29, 2012 2:15pm
Then, I'll be honest...if you can do the three P90X weight workouts and mix in a couple of days of walking for 45 minutes along with your basketball games, you should shed weight.
Eating is the key. There's an old saying that "washboard abs are made in the kitchen." Now you may not be looking for a 6 pack but you get my drift.
Eating is the key. There's an old saying that "washboard abs are made in the kitchen." Now you may not be looking for a 6 pack but you get my drift.
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Sonofanump
Feb 29, 2012 2:17pm
Assuming that you are not (dare I say it) out of breath during a varsity game, you'll be fine to start classic.ernest_t_bass;1100529 wrote:These last two weeks I have refereed 5 basketball games per week. Each game is roughly 2 miles running.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Feb 29, 2012 2:19pm
My shortness of breath is from anxiety. Some times (if I've been thinking about a big upcoming game for a while) I'll be short of breath on the court.Sonofanump;1100564 wrote:Assuming that you are not (dare I say it) out of breath during a varsity game, you'll be fine to start classic.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Feb 29, 2012 2:21pm
Diet is my biggest problem right now. Mon-Fri, I'm pretty good about two Slim-Fast shakes breakfast/lunch, but at dinner I get my fair share.BR1986FB;1100557 wrote:Then, I'll be honest...if you can do the three P90X weight workouts and mix in a couple of days of walking for 45 minutes along with your basketball games, you should shed weight.
Eating is the key. There's an old saying that "washboard abs are made in the kitchen." Now you may not be looking for a 6 pack but you get my drift.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Feb 29, 2012 2:21pm
Still brings the lulz. Reps.Sonofanump;1100564 wrote:Assuming that you are not (dare I say it) out of breath during a varsity game, you'll be fine to start classic.