Going to Try P90X
Categories: I’ve mentioned here, a few times, how I’m not in the physical shape and health that I used to be in. That I want to be in. During my younger days, I was naturally thin, and I kept satisfactorily toned and healthy by irregular workouts. During my early 30s, it was tae kwon do, 4-5 days a week, that kept me in good shape.
In the past 5-8 years, I’ve put on some extra padding, and my muscles have gotten soft. This distresses me. I really miss having a relatively tone physique (though I was never really “ripped” or “buff”), and I don’t like the “getting older” feeling that has started enveloping me, lately. I need to do something about this.
I’ve never tried a fad diet or started a fad exercise routine. I’ve been able to drop 10 pounds a couple of times through just cutting back on the junk food and desserts. But although the bathroom scale shows the change in numbers, I never see a real difference in my physique. 10 pounds off my size is noticeable, but without a corresponding increase in muscle tone, I still look “soft.” I need the strength and tone and endurance I had back during my superhero days.
But I need more than just a gym membership, and random self-directed workouts. I need guidance, a measurable goal, a regular routine, and a challenge.
I’ve seen the P90X infomercials on TV a few times, and I find the workout advertised, intriguing. A couple of weeks ago, I stopped my channel surfing to watch more of one of these commercials. Out of curiosity, I tried a couple of the exercises demonstrated, and maybe I’m a masochist, but I found them very cool. Very cool because they’re very hard.
Something about the “hardcore” workout really interests me. The concepts of challenging exercises, an hour a day, every day, with definite results in 30, 60, and 90 days, got me to looking more into the program. I found lots of reviews of the system, and many photos of people before and after going through the system. (Photos not presented by the makers or marketers of P90X.) I even got the approval of my resident medical expert (my wife).
So I ordered the system, and the box just arrived last night. I’ve got some reading, studying, and planning to do before I start the program, but I’m already excited about it. Heck, even before the box arrived, over the past few days, I’ve felt energized just thinking about taking on the challenge.
Honestly, I think the challenge has become half the reason I’m going to start this. I haven’t had a real, hard physical challenge since my black belt testing, nine years ago. (I always felt great after a hard martial arts training session.) At this point, the resulting body shape is just a secondary thought.
I know this workout routine is going to kick my ass, and that’s gonna be fun as hell.
Bullgrit
you need to consult with me before you start this…ive tried it and can give you a little insight…you have no idea of what you are getting into…
“you have no idea of what you are getting into”
– Of course you think I bought it blind. Of course I didn’t do the research I said I did. And of course I have never regularly done hardcore workouts.
– I didn’t know you had tried this. I will ask you about it, but really, don’t sell me short on my ability to do heavy work. I’m just out of recent practice; I’m not uninitiated.
Its hard core. It is fun. It will kick your ass. The hard part is when life interviens. Done right, P90X wants 75-90 minutes of your life 6 days a week. For me, once you get derailed it is daunting to get going again.
Best of luck!
Good for you.
I am going to start the same program in about 2-3 months. I am recovering from bicep surgery and I had gotten out of shape the previous 4-5 yrs, like you had.
I know it is going to be really hard and requires time like a regular gym membership would if you do it right. I am good with 5-6 days a week for 60-90 mins, but I can see how it is easy to get derailed and then lose momentum.
I’ll be interested in seeing your progress. I’ll let you know how mine goes once I get started.
i didnt say you have never done a workout or anything…just saying that p90x is way over the top. if you have ANY joints(knees) that are ify, you will not be able to do it… there is impact, and its not lite…its a great workout, i just found a better workout that takes less time and isnt sooo over the top and will get you the same results…just give me a call.