As I mentioned in my first post, I've been eagerly awaiting the arrival of my P90X system to arrive. Well, it finally did, and I had the pleasure (and pain) of testing out my first two workouts this weekend.
If you're not familiar with P90X, it's basically a set of 12 DVDs with different sweat-inducing workouts on each. And the theory behind its effectiveness is muscle confusion, "which accelerates the results process by constantly introducing new moves and routines so your body never plateaus," according to the website.
I did the Chest & Back workout plus the Ab Ripper X workout on Saturday, and the Plyometrics workout on Sunday. And damn, I am sore. The Chest & Back workout was mostly a combination of different push ups and pull ups (you can modify those with resistance bands), which was a challenge for me because I rarely do either of those exercises. And Plyometrics – a mix of jumps, lunges and cardio moves – was probably the most intense of all 12 DVDs and supposedly bridges the gap between speed and strength. The only downside I can foresee is that it might get a little bit boring working out alone every day for 90 days (I'm used to taking classes at the gym surrounded by others to motivate you), but hopefully host/personal trainer Tony Horton's cheesy jokes and non-stop banter will be enough to keep me entertained. I'll keep you posted.
Have you tried P90X? I'd love to know your thoughts.
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