P90x

[BlackBerryJuice 349]

So I got a P90X set on Ebay for my boyfriend and I. I'm not starting it for another couple of weeks, once I'm cleared for more intense exercise, but we have to go shopping for supplies this weekend. Can someone enlighten me as to what I need? The introductory video mentioned a set of weights and yoga mats, but I think I've also seen something about a resistance band set. Is anyone familiar with it? I'm wondering if I need different bands, or if one set of bands is sufficient.

[christina@MIA 12]

My husband had to buy a pull up bar, these circle things that help with push ups, and that thing that looks like a jump rope but is not.

[mightymouse 0]

resistance bands

push up bar

chin up bar attaches to door

mat

weights arent needed in the beginning if you have bands

[Swiftflow 6]

Just remember to take it slow and do what you can. P90x is very intense and allot of the exercises are body weight based--this can be hard on some of us bigger folks because we are heavy and doing something like normal push ups may be out of the question let alone 6 different types of a push up in one workout. So you do what you can with push ups on your knees or against a wall leaning etc until you build up to doing them regular. The Pause button is your friend. That said, the principles are very solid and I plan to use some of the videos as tools in my journey to help challenge myself. I think the best part about the whole thing is you can do all of it without having to go to a gym. Some may not be aware, but there was an original P90 program before the P90X that starts at an easier level if you feel overwhelmed at the intensity level. Personally, I am continuing to run for my cardio and try to mix in some of the exercises now and then from P90x as a tool.

[BlackBerryJuice 349]

I'm more concerned about my boyfriend than myself for the intensity level, haha...I used to box competitively, so I'm used to very challenging workouts. We haven't started it yet because I got an awesome discount for an unlimited one-month bootcamp, so we've been going there instead. Lots of plyometrics, we did 2 days in a row and today I'm pretty sore! But I got us resistance bands, weights ranging from 3 to 20 lbs, a chin-up bar, and yoga mats, so I'm excited to start P90X in November once the bootcamp's over.

[sleeveorbust 11]

I just wanted to revive this P90X thread because I am starting to do it tomorrow... and I was wondering how the program is going for people... and whether or not the extra materials that you need to buy are mandatory???

[determined1 3]

I have been wanting this!!! Let us know how its going!! Good luck.

[LESLIEH 68]

My hubby burned the P90x for me but I've been so scared to try it out. So keep us posted on how your doing with it and I might just have to jump on the bandwagon

[Dawn 16]

I am excited for when I can finally do this! I bought it over a year ago and haven't been able to even try it! LOL

[sleeveorbust 11]

We started today... on the lean program and the hr was challenging but we got through it and I feel really good that I made it through the whole hour!! Its definitely a way of exercising that you know you are not wasting your time to get results... every second is used and you feel great afterward... I will let you know when im done the first week HAHA.. maybe my tune will be different.. but Im for sure sticking to the 90days!!

[BlackBerryJuice 349]

I have yet to get around to it, this semester I'm taking 4 (maybe 5) dance classes, so I think this will have to wait til the summer....except for I still have a 1-month bootcamp pass that I was planning to use in the summer, so maybe not even then!

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,281]

We started today... on the lean program and the hr was challenging but we got through it and I feel really good that I made it through the whole hour!! Its definitely a way of exercising that you know you are not wasting your time to get results... every second is used and you feel great afterward... I will let you know when im done the first week HAHA.. maybe my tune will be different.. but Im for sure sticking to the 90days!!

Go girl!!! I can't wait until I'm light enough for this kinda stuff. ohhhhh!!!! Please PLEASE keep checking in and let us know how it goes!!!

[sleeveorbust 11]

hey everyone!!... SO yesterday was our first day and this morning i woke up with a sore butt, abs, lats, arms and legs LOL... and i feel GRRREAT! later on today we will be doing our day 2 exercise aaaaaah! I guess I like some physical punishment... probably because I know it will help tighten those loosey goosey areas of my body hahah

[sleeveorbust 11]

Im done DAY 5 now!! things are going really well so far... im surprised how great im feeling about myself because the videos are challenging but im managing it!!! Id recommend it to anyone who is looking for a challenge

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,281]

Whoohoooo!!!! Way to go!!! Keep it up - wow, I so look forward to being able to do this myself. And you know it's working because you're feeling it!

Are you taking before's and after's? You gotta do that, like those folks on the infomercial. The differences are so incredible!!

Thank you for posting this, please keep checking in!!!