P90x
Nov 29, 2011, 11:41 am
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That said, I can't believe they charge $16-$17 for this thing. It's basically a strap of canvas with two loops on the ends. You thread one loop through the other and around a post to create an anchor point for the bands.
Nov 30, 2011, 3:38 pm
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Overly anxious to hop on the scale and do my bodyfat %.
Was down only 1 pound after phase 1....I didn't do my bodyfat % when I started though but I'm guessing I gained muscle as my clothes fit better.
I'd think down a couple at LEAST on this weigh in.....we will see.
Was down only 1 pound after phase 1....I didn't do my bodyfat % when I started though but I'm guessing I gained muscle as my clothes fit better.
I'd think down a couple at LEAST on this weigh in.....we will see.
Dec 1, 2011, 9:59 am
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Did the Stretch X this morning since I'm working all day and traveling pretty late tonight.
Officially done with phase 2. Feeling good
I think phase 2 was better than phase 1 workout wise. I enjoyed the lifts more in this phase.
Bring on phase 3!
Officially done with phase 2. Feeling good
I think phase 2 was better than phase 1 workout wise. I enjoyed the lifts more in this phase.
Bring on phase 3!
Dec 7, 2011, 2:04 pm
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My weight was flat but my body fat % was down 1.4% (I think). I'll take it. Phase three has started off well....few late nights in Vegas led to me skipping another day (my 4th since this started).
*Skip just means no workout for the day so my end day gets extended a day.
Dec 9, 2011, 8:23 am
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Interesting. Does that 1.4% decrease in body fat result in any significant change in the way you look and the way your clothes fit? Has your waist measurement changed? Chest? I'm just trying to relate this to what they promote on TV and in their videos. The "transformations" seem pretty significant, so I wondered how "real" the results are for the average (not that I'm calling you "average") person.
Dec 9, 2011, 2:06 pm
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Has any decided to purchase P90X2? I'm tempted, but not yet ready to bite the bullet (in part because I'm not in any shape to do it at this moment & have Chalean which I also haven't done).
Dec 10, 2011, 3:02 pm
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Interesting. Does that 1.4% decrease in body fat result in any significant change in the way you look and the way your clothes fit? Has your waist measurement changed? Chest? I'm just trying to relate this to what they promote on TV and in their videos. The "transformations" seem pretty significant, so I wondered how "real" the results are for the average (not that I'm calling you "average") person.
But my pants are looser and my shoulders are bigger for sure but I wouldn't call it too significant. When I get final measurements I'll let you know the actual decrease in inches.
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Dec 10, 2011, 3:03 pm
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Not me. I'll buy it second hand from someone dumping it cheap....same way I got P90x
My plan is to finish up my first round of 90 and probably go right back into round two to finish off winter. Not sure what I'll do during summer (I bike a lot outside and that itself is a time suck....not sure I have enough time to bike and do p90x)
Dec 10, 2011, 3:08 pm
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Also It looks to me that p90x2 is going to be a lot more equipment heavy.....OK for home but on the road its going to be pretty tough.
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Dec 12, 2011, 11:11 am
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I can't remember if I posted but I bought an adjustable set of dumbbells for the house. They go from 5-50 pounds each in 5 pound increments. They are a little clunky to use but nearly as bad as I feared. Clunky = bulky. They do seem to adjust easily for strip sets.
Using actual weights (which I'm more use to in the gym) brings out an entire new level or sore.
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Using actual weights (which I'm more use to in the gym) brings out an entire new level or sore.
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Dec 12, 2011, 11:47 am
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I can't remember if I posted but I bought an adjustable set of dumbbells for the house. They go from 5-50 pounds each in 5 pound increments. They are a little clunky to use but nearly as bad as I feared. Clunky = bulky. They do seem to adjust easily for strip sets.
Using actual weights (which I'm more use to in the gym) brings out an entire new level or sore.
^
Using actual weights (which I'm more use to in the gym) brings out an entire new level or sore.
^
Dec 12, 2011, 1:59 pm
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I'd bought "normal' dumbbells in 8, 15, 25 and 30 and thought if I was going to buy any more that it just didn't make sense to not buy the selectable ones.
My only complaint so far is they are big...probably the size of a "normal" 65-70 pound dumbbell. Not a huge deal.
Dec 12, 2011, 6:15 pm
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How was chalean? I hear good things about that program also.