P90x
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Toying with the idea of swapping out Kenpo in favor of a second plyo workout during the week. The kenpo just isn't a great workout (I'm sure part of it is due to my lack of flexibility) while the Plyo is an amazing workout.
We'll see....probably give Kenpo at least one more try.
We'll see....probably give Kenpo at least one more try.
But, I'm not doing the program, so what do I know?
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Just curious - does a "great workout" have to leave you sweaty/sore/exhausted? Seems to me that the kenpo might be good workout, but it just doesn't tax you in the way that you'd define a "great workout". I would be careful about substituting something. There might be a method to the madness.
But, I'm not doing the program, so what do I know?
But, I'm not doing the program, so what do I know?
*I put on muscle fairly easy and lose weight VERY hard. I'm the only one I know who trained for and ran a full marathon and put on 5 pounds in the process!!!!
Currently I'm adding in my own cardio on the side by doing spin/row type classes (when I have time...which lately, knock on wood, is a bit).
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I took the recovery/results drink yesterday for the first time. One of their claims is that if taken within an hour of the workout it will help with soreness.....we'll post plyo I'm solidly sore lower body.
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I travel too much to lug around pull-up bar and dumbbells!
I'm using a bag of exercise bands http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018QY22C (I added the orange band to the set). The bands and the CDs all fit in the bag that is smaller than a shoe box.
I'm sure a better workout with actual pull ups and weights but not bad with these bands.
I'm using a bag of exercise bands http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018QY22C (I added the orange band to the set). The bands and the CDs all fit in the bag that is smaller than a shoe box.
I'm sure a better workout with actual pull ups and weights but not bad with these bands.
http://www.amazon.com/Bodylastics-13...0420535&sr=8-7
I'm optimistic that the DVDs will provide some structure for me. I'm not ready for anything like P90X, but this should give me a decent start.
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After what was probably way more analysis than necessary, I'm going to give this a go:
http://www.amazon.com/Bodylastics-13...0420535&sr=8-7
I'm optimistic that the DVDs will provide some structure for me. I'm not ready for anything like P90X, but this should give me a decent start.
http://www.amazon.com/Bodylastics-13...0420535&sr=8-7
I'm optimistic that the DVDs will provide some structure for me. I'm not ready for anything like P90X, but this should give me a decent start.
They seem good.....5 bands, handles, door anchor. I do wish there was some sort of standard with the colors.
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Nevertheless, I'm sure any of the bands would be fine, as long as I USE them!
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Are you planning on traveling with these? To me that is the main benefit to bands.
I'm also really liking the push up bars that I got....just takes those pushups to the next level.
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Not traveling much these days, but, yes, ultimately the idea is to take the bands on the road to keep up with the workouts.
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Got the shakeology in the mail today. So my plan is to do the recover drink 5 days week post workout (I see no need to it after kenpo and obviously not after stretch) and mix in the shakeology most days either mid morning or mid afternoon.
While I only lost a net of 1 pound during phase one my pants for sure are a little looser than they have been in a while.
While I only lost a net of 1 pound during phase one my pants for sure are a little looser than they have been in a while.
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Started week 6 today.....time sure flies when your having fun!
Week 7 I have a couple trips during the week....so far this has not been an issue. This is one of the BIGGEST benefit to me....travel days in the past, especially to new cities, were hard to still make the gym....doing these workouts in the hotel has made it easier.
Week 7 I have a couple trips during the week....so far this has not been an issue. This is one of the BIGGEST benefit to me....travel days in the past, especially to new cities, were hard to still make the gym....doing these workouts in the hotel has made it easier.
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I agree with you. P90x is great for travel. Insanity is even better for the road. It needs no equipment at all. It is a real butt-kicker, also. And shorter workouts.
Congratulations on getting to week 6!
Congratulations on getting to week 6!
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I've heard of a few people mixing in insanity with P90x....I may look into that for my next round