P90X Day 1
Woke up and got breakfast this morning. It was huge! Didn’t realize it was gonna be that big. I ate most of it. As I was going to work I ate the rest of my breakfast which was a cup of strawberries. Had a fairly slow morning at work today. Had my protein bar at 10:30. Had my chef salad for lunch and then my cashews for my afternoon snack. Finished out my day waiting for a set of brakes that they kept telling me were in the building. 4 hours later after the runners went to the other dealerships twice I finally got my brakes. Picked up my dog from the groomers on the way home. Got home and ate dinner. It was pork chops, asperagus, and brown rice. Did you know asperagus makes your pee stink to the point of almost gagging?
Waited a little over an hour and then got things set up for P90X. Beginning seemed to be okay as I paced myself. Doing between 10-15 reps a piece doing the cleanest form I could get. But a little over half way when the program switches up and does everything in reverse that’s when I started to feel the burn. I had to do my push ups modified. Dranks lots of water during the workout, actually had to fill up the bottle a few times. Completed chest and back and then did ab ripper x. I had a bit of a hard time with heels to the heavens. Just couldn’t seem to lift off the ground without having to use my hands for assistance because it was hurting. But I did all the other ones as strong and as clean as I could. I definately had to use the breaks they tell ya to take. Finished it off and drank a recovery drink……I highly reccommend it!!! So that’s it for day 1 and all in all I noticed when I took my shower that my arms were having a hard time just scrubbing my hair cause they were still burning. Now I’m relaxing and going to bed. Later on.
Good job with the posts. I read all 3 and they are just letting me know what to expect next week when I start the program. Thanks for the heads up on the pain. And by the way, I know what you mean about the ASPARAGUS PEE smell. At first I could not handle it either.. but I eat asparagus a lot and have grown accustomed to it. I can tolerate it now, but that does not mean that I do not like it!!
**JK**
glad you started this website, great idea. I get my p90x tomorrow..can’t wait to start the program
BRO! YOUR SITE KICKS ASS! REALLY INSIGHTFUL AND INSPIRING! BRING IT!!
Thanks man!!!!!!!!
Hi Tom,
Your website is coming in handy since our instructional video is scratched badly enough it won’t play and I want to start the program tomorrow. My husband really wanted to have all the info before starting the program. I said I am just going to follow the workouts you have done and that is enough info for me. Is there a lot of variation among the workouts that will give you different results? If you have a chance to reply that would be great. Thanks and keep up the good work. Your website is my instruction manual.
Michelle
Hi Michelle,
Glad my blog is helping you and your husband out. There is quite a bit of variation in the workouts. Big difference between say Plyometrics which is more cardio based and say Chest & Back which is more about resistance and weights. Kenpo X is my favorite. That workout uses karate style moves as the base of the workout. P90X is always mixing things up that is one of the reasons I bought the program. Let me know if I can help you guys out with any other questions.
Good job with the postings.
I just started this program last night. I am glad you are posting this stuff because I want to follow along to see if I am experiencing the same things you are. Up to now I am totally the same. I was good through the first half and overwhelmed the second half. With 10 mins left in the workout I started to feel nauseous but recovered and finished the video. Ab ripperx killed me. It was so hard after that work out, my muscles didn’t want to do anymore. Can’t wait for tonight when I am on to disk two.
CAN I HAVE COFFEE ON THIS DIET!!!!!
Paul, yeah first day, if you’re not used to this stuff you feel like you’re going to throw up! One thing that’s sort of cheating, you don’t see the same guys in Chest & Back video doing Ab Ripper afterwards, they get off the hook! We have to BRING IT for another 15 min of torture in Ab Ripper.
Carl…Yes you can drink coffee. But don’t add all that sugar and heavy cream. Drink it BLACK buddy!
I am so glad that I found your site! To see all the change that has happened while on this program has convinced me to buy it. Do you need anything special? Like weights, or pull up bars? Do they show you how to get the same effect if you don’t have those things? Thank you for answering my questions!
Hey Courtney,
Glad to hear that we have motivated you to get going with P90X!!! You will need to get some gear. The P90X Chin Up Bar is really the best way to go, but my door frames aren’t built to handle it so we use the upgrade kit with the door attachment together with the resistance bands. It basically allows you to do the same overhead moves, and these modifications are shown on the videos.
You’ll also want to grab some yoga blocks for Yoga X for support as you may not be as flexible yet, as well as a yoga mat. I like to use the Pushup stands also for more range of motion, but you’ll have to make that decision for yourself.
You can use your own free weights or you can go with the P90X resistance bands like we use. And last but not least P90X Recovery Drink!!! You can check out all this stuff and the other gear they offer all on this page:
http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products.php
-Tom
Oh wow, haha cool thank you so much! I can’t wait to get started with this!
-Courtney
1st night, 207 lbs, tired of being fat at the pool. Embarass scuba diving with friends. So p90x. 1st day was today. I ate a half of sub from subway at 12, the other half at 3 with some noodles also. 3 32 ounce of water through the day. Im a car salesmen. All we do is eat. This is hard. I get home to do the workout after i bought new weights, a pull up bar, and this video. I suck. I couldnt do 1 pull up. After the 3rd different set up push ups i started just to fall on the ground. My arms just colapse with exhaustion. Then i tried the abs workout. That was a joke. I can barley do sit ups let along that stuff. I did the best I can. I know tommorow wont be easier, but i will give it all i can. I cant quit!
Joshua,
You can do this man!!!!! As Tony always says, do your best and FORGET THE REST. When I was first doing this I had to stop halfway through Chest & Back and start doing the pushups on my knees. Do WHATEVER you have to do to hang in there and make it happen. Don’t quit. If you have to hit pause, HIT PAUSE. Catch your breath and finish the workout.
Set aside enough time so that if you have to extend it past the normal hour you can. The worst thing to do is to turn off that DVD player before the end. That will bring down your motivation greatly.
Just keep working at it, modify the moves to keep going in the workout. Use a chair for the chin up routines it’s not a crime.
This is just the beginning. If you stick with this for 90 days you’re going to be so thankful you did. Check back with me and let me know how you’re doing!
Hey Tom,
I was thinking of buying this workout, but just didn’t know if it was right for me. I’m a junior in high school, weigh 115 lbs, and am 5′8”. I don’t know if I’m too young or too thin to do it? I really just want to get in better shape, build more muscle, and build my stamina for cross country next year so I can better than I was this year. Will it really work or make a difference in me?
Ben, I don’t think there is any age minimum for P90X, as long as you have the dedication I don’t think this program would be problem for you. I think you should definitely talk it over with your parents and probably stay away from the supplements unless it’s ok with them.
You’d be an animal out there if you had P90X under your belt!!! Builds a ton of stamina and Plyometrics would really help with the running. Take a look at the program I bought everything I need from extremebodyworkout.com, just make sure you talk this over with your parents and get their approval first. Good luck dude and kick some ass with the cross country!!!!
http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products.php