P90X - Does it Work?

[Dayze]

Ok;. So I’m getting to the point where I’m seeing the gestation of ‘moobs’. I’ve had the love handles for a few years.
In 2006, I remember seeing the scale and it reading “215”. I remember telling my wife, ‘holy crap. I weight 215!”

Well, shit. Now I’m probably 240. I’m about 6’1” and carry the weight pretty well, in that I’m not all floppy/flabby.

I’ve done the Couch to 5K twice, and had success. I’m thinking about doing it yet again, and at the conclusion of the program, looking at P90X.
I’d like to do as much as I can from home. If the P90X program produces results, I may invest in a gym membership at that point.

Has anyone used this, and if so, how did you like it. Did you see results?

[Omaha]

Originally Posted by Dayze

cool; thanks. I may order it in the next day or so and hit it the Monday after the SB / whenever it gets here.

I hope I can move my body after the first day lol.

any ideas of post workout stuff? Like a protein drink or anything?

I usually just have a protein shake and a lot of water after my workouts. They (the makers of P90X) sell a recovery drink, but it has a lot of sugar in it & it's pretty expensive. You don't need it.

Just make sure you're getting enough protein and drink a lot of water. You'll be fine with that.

[Dayze]

good deal. thanks.

[Saul Good]

Originally Posted by Omaha

Weight training is actually more effective for losing weight. Old school thinking says running burns more calories, but that's not the end of the story. Lifting weights may burn fewer calories while you're in the gym, but it will cause you to burn more calories while you recover for up to 3 days.

I see a lot of fat(ish) guys who have lifted for years. I almost never see fat people who are dedicated runners.

[okoye35chiefs]

yes, but had to skip the yoga...I tried man but i just couldn't do it..

[Dayze]

I hope to got I'm not so sore where I can't move the next day.

does a protein supplement (shake or otherwise) help expedite the healing process?

[okoye35chiefs]

Originally Posted by Dayze

I hope to got I'm not so sore where I can't move the next day.

does a protein supplement (shake or otherwise) help expedite the healing process?

protein will help.

Don't overdue it when you start. Do it at your own pace. It is all about your max reps. If it is 4 pushups it is 4 pushups.. but stay active after that while the 2 minutes is going. I jogged in place or did jumping jacks while the ripped guys on tv did 400 pushups in 2 minutes...

keep some water near by and yes plyometrics made me puke the 1st time..

[InChiefsHell]

Originally Posted by Dayze

I hope to got I'm not so sore where I can't move the next day.

does a protein supplement (shake or otherwise) help expedite the healing process?

Day two of The Rack workout, I had a hard time washing my hair, my arms were so tore up. As far as I know, you just have to let it heal. Maybe some ibuprofen, but that's about it.

[Dayze]

shit. lol

I don't mind a little soreness....but shit, I really hope I can get out of bed.

[okoye35chiefs]

Originally Posted by InChiefsHell

Day two of The Rack workout, I had a hard time washing my hair, my arms were so tore up. As far as I know, you just have to let it heal. Maybe some ibuprofen, but that's about it.

this

thats why if I started over the 1st week I would go at 50%..

[Pestilence]

Originally Posted by okoye35chiefs

protein will help.

Don't overdue it when you start. Do it at your own pace. It is all about your max reps. If it is 4 pushups it is 4 pushups.. but stay active after that while the 2 minutes is going. I jogged in place or did jumping jacks while the ripped guys on tv did 400 pushups in 2 minutes...

keep some water near by and yes plyometrics made me puke the 1st time..

I had no problem with Plyometrics. Yoga X can lick my sweaty asshole though.

[Dayze]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

I had no problem with Plyometrics. Yoga X can lick my sweaty asshole though.

I don't even want to know what Plyometrics is...

[Pestilence]

Originally Posted by Dayze

I don't even want to know what Plyometrics is...

Start at 1:50.

[Dayze]

omg...butt muscles will be dead.

[journeyscarab]

I call Plyometrics - plyocide. I like P90X. Good luck. Between diet and P90X a couple of days a week along with other exercise I've lost 3.5 lbs over two weeks. Its a little slow but I am trying to ease into exercise because I tend to burn out if I go full bore immediately.

[Omaha]

Originally Posted by Saul Good

I see a lot of fat(ish) guys who have lifted for years. I almost never see fat people who are dedicated runners.

Really? I'm always surprised at the # of fat guys who are able to run marathons and half marathons. Some people just have shitty diets.

This isn't just my crazy theory. I've read several articles on the subject over the last couple of years and I found it to be true through my personal experience.