P90X

[Dave Gray]

Back and biceps + Ab ripper today.

You're supposed to write this stuff down as you go.  It really makes a difference.  By making notes on the reps/weight you used + if it was too easy or too hard, you're able to not fumble around figuring out what you should be doing, wasting energy, and not getting the most out of the workout.

I'm up to 85 lbs on the lat pulldowns (starting from 65).  It's still light for most people, but it's what I'm capable of doing.  I am going to keep it on this weight for a while.  I've also increased the weight of some curls. 

The Ab Ripper is easier for me (still sucks and is hard, but at least I can do it.  I still need to work on improving my form.

[Brian Fein]

Is Ab Ripper mostly crunches and sit ups?  Or do they give you innovative new ways to work out your abs?  Does it also work on the oblique muscles?

[Dave Gray]

Abs consist of 11 different exercises, none of which are straight-up sit-ups or crunches.  There are a couple of moves that are modified sit-up versions.

[badger6]

Abs consist of 11 different exercises, none of which are straight-up sit-ups or crunches.  There are a couple of moves that are modified sit-up versions.

Time is getting tight for me. I've got approx 15 days left. I'm down to around 12% body fat. I don't think that I'm gonna hit my 9% goal. Have to lose 4-5 fat lbs to hit 10% which will be tough but doable. I would have to lose 6-7.5 to hit 9 %. That shit ain't gonna happen in 2 weeks, ha ha.

[Dave Gray]

I did Yoga today.  I am getting a little bit frustrated that I can't do some of the moves and continue to fall out.  It's also tedious for the first half of it.  I am improving in certain areas, though.

I did weigh myself today, and (I don't know if this is good or bad) I seem to still be losing, or at the very least, not gaining, weight.  I'm at 145, which is the weight I was in college.  I don't think I look overly thin or scrawny, though.  I'm hoping that I fill out a little bit in the next phase of the program.

[Brian Fein]

I got Insanity from a friend.  It looks to be more appropriate for me than P90x.  I'm going to give it a try...

[Dave Gray]

I saw the preview for that Insanity program.  It looks to be too much for me.

[Brian Fein]

I saw the preview for that Insanity program.  It looks to be too much for me.

After looking at some of the videos, I think I underestimated the whole thing.  It seems very cardio-centric, but I liked that it doesn't require a ton of gym equipment and benches and dumbbells.  Also, the workouts appear to be shorter (in time).

I am going to try it, and we'll see.  Got nothing to lose.  Maybe it'll work...?

[Dave Gray]

Try Insanity.  Let me know how it goes.

Today was legs & back + Ab Ripper X and the final "lifting" day in Phase 2.  The next week is cardio, yoga, stretching, kempo, etc....but nothing to grow muscles...only repair.  The legs stuff was pretty easy today.  But Abs were hard.  It's strange how some exercises are easier one day and harder the next.

I gotta stay with the food program this next week and really lock it down.  Phase 3 lets me start loading carbs.

[Pats2006]

After looking at some of the videos, I think I underestimated the whole thing.  It seems very cardio-centric, but I liked that it doesn't require a ton of gym equipment and benches and dumbbells.  Also, the workouts appear to be shorter (in time).

I am going to try it, and we'll see.  Got nothing to lose.  Maybe it'll work...?

Brian if your trying to cutup/lose some fat.. this is a good program for you

You can get a pullup bar and the weights you need for $50. or less..

take some before and after pics

[Brian Fein]

I'm looking to lose A LOT of fat.  So, yeah.  I just need to get the motivation to start it.

[Dave Gray]

My workout partner has a fever.  No workout this morning.  She said that we might do it after work, but I think that we most likely will not.  It's supposed to be yoga today.  Luckily, it's the recovery week.

[Dave Gray]

Today was Core Synergistics.  I don't feel like I "brought it", but I got through it.  At least I'm back in it.

I thought my partner was going to die today.  She was sick yesterday.  Now, she's missing from the office.  I think she may be slumped over dead in the bathroom.  Her corpse will be sexy as hell, though.

[Dave Gray]

Yesterday was Kempo.  Easy cardio.  I am learning to kick people in the face, while simultaneously looking FUCKING A-MA-ZING!
Today was stretch.  ...even easier, but it puts you in a good mood for the day.

Tomorrow is Core Synergistics again, then on to phase 3 -- hell week.  My partner is making me go on 4th of July.  That bitch.

[Brian Fein]

I take it she doesn't read your updates

Next time I see you, I want you to kick someone in the face, so I can tell if you are learning anything.