Author Topic: The P90X (Read 14835 times)

hfcobra · « **on:** Sun, 23 January 2011, 18:30:26 »

Alright, so i think i am going to start this soon to try and get a girlfriend after 1.3 years of nothing. I am a pretty skinny guy and most college girls dont find that too attractive. Like 6'5" 150lbs skinny.

Anyone else done this? Or is in the middle of doing it right now? I get really bored while working out so i think that i will need someone to tell me to deal with it and go work out, like a coach or motivator or something lol.

cyberphine · « **Reply #1 on:** Sun, 23 January 2011, 18:50:46 »

Haha, I did the P90 thing a while back. Definitely builds muscle. Not too too bad on a daily basis, but 6 days a week gets boring real quick. Good luck bro. And yes, it does work.

iMav · « **Reply #2 on:** Sun, 23 January 2011, 18:54:07 »

P90X is awesome. I did it for the better part of the year and saw great results. Injured my shoulder and never got back into it.

Was actually thinking of starting back up this week. Wanna be my accountability partner??

cyberphine · « **Reply #3 on:** Sun, 23 January 2011, 18:58:22 »

I'm a fairly fit person. Like not incredibly fit, but I play softball basketball occasionally. (read that as run around out of breath) And I couldn't do the P90x. I could only do the P90, and that was enough. It was rough. Just joined a Gym, so I'm going to give that a try. If that doesn't work. I might be seeing if I could get a partner myself.

hfcobra · « **Reply #4 on:** Sun, 23 January 2011, 19:11:58 »

Quote from: iMav;283585

P90X is awesome. I did it for the better part of the year and saw great results. Injured my shoulder and never got back into it.

Was actually thinking of starting back up this week. Wanna be my accountability partner??

sure! i did it for a week a while back and it wasnt too bad, but i got really bored and stopped

this way we can make sure we both do our workouts

iMav · « **Reply #5 on:** Sun, 23 January 2011, 19:22:46 »

Day one starts tomorrow!

hfcobra · « **Reply #6 on:** Sun, 23 January 2011, 19:30:58 »

day one starts NAOW!

my weight and height to start 6'5" and 149.7lbs. I am starting today cause i have school all day tomorrow and i wont workout til after ten at night

plus, i like having saturday's off

it is the best day ever!

hfcobra · « **Reply #7 on:** Sun, 23 January 2011, 19:44:21 »

also, i think that i am going to use this thread to document the workouts. We should both do it to see how we improved! or at least check weight

i am no fat or muscle to start so any gain for me is good, starting the workout now. I dont think that i will post before/after pics though, just seems a bit odd to me.

MissileMike · « **Reply #8 on:** Sun, 23 January 2011, 19:52:58 »

I don't think it's the best system to gain weight. Most people lose weight on it- probably not for you.

Also, at that height/weight, you'll get nowhere w/o tons of calories.

Check out Body By Science 12 minutes a week and you will see strength gains for sure. I and a few people I know have been doing it, with measurable results. The workouts are 12 minutes of hell, but you can do anything for 12 minutes, right?

hfcobra · « **Reply #9 on:** Sun, 23 January 2011, 20:09:10 »

the p90x also has a lot of weight lifting, so it should be fine for me i would think. it mixes cardio with the weights.

WhiteRice · « **Reply #10 on:** Sun, 23 January 2011, 22:56:49 »

p90x is a good program for overall fitness.

If you want to put on mass there are better ways of doing it.

Make sure to eat or you'll just end up spinning your wheels.

EDIT: cobra, post up which workout you do and I'll follow along. I can't keep letting work and school be an excuse not to work out.

j_r · « **Reply #11 on:** Sun, 23 January 2011, 23:19:00 »

Mass is overrated. If you are tall and lean, you have a high metabolism so as was stated above, you need to make sure you eat (it does have a dietary regimen that should help you out). If you really pursue this work out you will build strength and flexibility - the flexible part may not seem important now but in ten years believe me you will appreciate having it. Everyone has a different body type and your best bet is to accentuate it. I am 6'1" and have been mostly doing cardio for the past year (running 6 to 10 miles on trails and 5 hours of racquetball a week - the running has slowed due to cold weather) but even with what I am doing I have noticeably gained muscle. The P90X is a great program - I have only done the yoga workouts; but if your end game is to get "laid", you should reevaluate your goals.

hfcobra · « **Reply #12 on:** Sun, 23 January 2011, 23:46:55 »

Quote from: j_r;283722

Mass is overrated. If you are tall and lean, you have a high metabolism so as was stated above, you need to make sure you eat (it does have a dietary regimen that should help you out). If you really pursue this work out you will build strength and flexibility - the flexible part may not seem important now but in ten years believe me you will appreciate having it. Everyone has a different body type and your best bet is to accentuate it. I am 6'1" and have been mostly doing cardio for the past year (running 6 to 10 miles on trails and 5 hours of racquetball a week - the running has slowed due to cold weather) but even with what I am doing I have noticeably gained muscle. The P90X is a great program - I have only done the yoga workouts; but if your end game is to get "laid", you should reevaluate your goals.

i never said that was my goal, just finding a gf is fine, i get lonely. Being in better shape never hurts that

also, i am doing the standard workout, not the doubles or the cardio. Just finished my first workout a few hours ago and ate some food, now i am going to go sleep very soon.

ate some food means after workout protein shake, a 5 egg omelet w/tomatoes, onions, and cheese of course, some fried cheese, some milk and a few bowls of cereal. Is that enough food? cause i eat that much pretty regularly.

Lanx · « **Reply #13 on:** Mon, 24 January 2011, 01:35:04 »

me and fiance did insanity last may, did it for 45 days out of the required 60 days.
quit cuz it was insane! well just the repetitive workout of it drove us crazy. It didn't seem to change my body and i eat "relatively well" (i don't go I Must supersize!, barely step in a fast food) but i liked "feeling fit" part.

Thought i'd just chime in here, since most ppl go insanity or p90x... i think i might give p90x a shot too, idk.

iMav · « **Reply #14 on:** Mon, 24 January 2011, 05:29:21 »

Up and ready for day one!

kidchunks · « **Reply #15 on:** Mon, 24 January 2011, 05:44:39 »

Quote from: iMav;283795

Up and ready for day one!

Good luck! :biggrin:

iMav · « **Reply #16 on:** Mon, 24 January 2011, 06:48:19 »

Day One - Chest and Back + Ab Ripper X completed! (barely)

bugfix · « **Reply #17 on:** Mon, 24 January 2011, 06:50:44 »

Sounds like fun...

hfcobra · « **Reply #18 on:** Mon, 24 January 2011, 13:02:42 »

Quote from: iMav;283808

Day One - Chest and Back + Ab Ripper X completed! (barely)

alright, great! i am doing the plyometrics later today, will post about it later of course. Last night was hard though, i barely finished the workout like you. Good thing we are doing this because it sounds like we are both really out of shape

WhiteRice · « **Reply #19 on:** Mon, 24 January 2011, 20:44:13 »

Quote from: iMav;283808

Day One - Chest and Back + Ab Ripper X completed! (barely)

God damnit, ok I'll report back when I'm done

WhiteRice · « **Reply #20 on:** Mon, 24 January 2011, 21:41:44 »

I got through chest and back. No ab ripper today.

hfcobra · « **Reply #21 on:** Mon, 24 January 2011, 23:24:49 »

alright just finished my Plyometrics and let me say...... i love my chair

even the stairs were a challenge after this workout, i could barely move 1 step at a time without my legs giving out....

Thank god its over

iMav · « **Reply #22 on:** Tue, 25 January 2011, 06:53:35 »

Day Two - Plyometrics completed! (I did NOT want to get up this morning.)

kidchunks · « **Reply #23 on:** Tue, 25 January 2011, 07:42:52 »

Quote from: iMav;284384

I did NOT want to get up this morning.

That's how I feel every morning when I have to go for my run.

Keep it up! :biggrin:

Supergleep · « **Reply #24 on:** Tue, 25 January 2011, 16:41:27 »

6'5" and 150 lbs.? You need more calories m'man :hungry:

Check out 70's Big food recommendations for weight gain

microsoft windows · « **Reply #25 on:** Tue, 25 January 2011, 17:16:17 »

Eat a banana every day and do push ups.

RiGS · « **Reply #26 on:** Tue, 25 January 2011, 17:40:35 »

I think if you want some mass mainly for cosmetic reasons you should try body building instead.
Building muscle mass is more of a question of what and how much you eat.
I recommend you to find a qualified professional especially if you are completly beginner.
This is a good page to start with:
http://www.scoobysworkshop.com/

Btw I used to compete in body building.

WhiteRice · « **Reply #27 on:** Tue, 25 January 2011, 20:39:01 »

Quote from: iMav;284384

Day Two - Plyometrics completed! (I did NOT want to get up this morning.)

+1

I barely hopped along for the latter half.

hfcobra · « **Reply #28 on:** Wed, 26 January 2011, 00:24:36 »

alright, all done with arms and shoulders! plus another round of that ab ripper x that i love so much

how are you guys doing so far? iMav and WhiteRice that is

itlnstln · « **Reply #29 on:** Wed, 26 January 2011, 06:59:57 »

Quote from: RiGS;284758

This is a good page to start with:
http://www.scoobysworkshop.com/

Btw I used to compete in body building.

Pretty good stuff. I like his approach. I am going to start on his workout routine.

iMav · « **Reply #30 on:** Wed, 26 January 2011, 07:49:14 »

Day three - Arms and Shoulders done! ARX will have to wait till this evening.

Tomorrow I'm going to be visiting a gym that specializes in CrossFit. Maybe I can do that in the evenings if I like it. I need to get this old body into shape!

hfcobra · « **Reply #31 on:** Thu, 27 January 2011, 19:31:20 »

alright, did the Yoga X yesterday but forgot to post

was waay more of a workout than i thought it would be, now it is time for some legs and back with another wonderful ab ripper

Shawn Stanford · « **Reply #32 on:** Fri, 28 January 2011, 09:23:09 »

Quote from: iMav;285074

Tomorrow I'm going to be visiting a gym that specializes in CrossFit. Maybe I can do that in the evenings if I like it. I need to get this old body into shape!

I started nosing into CrossFit a couple years ago while I was in Afghanistan. I eventually drifted away because I don't normally have access to weights, but I try to stick with XF's principles and formats. My workouts are mostly bodyweight and I'm in better shape now than I was when I graduated from Parris Island almost 30 years ago.

For a good bodyweight program, check out the program suggested by the organizers of the Metrodash races.

itlnstln · « **Reply #33 on:** Fri, 28 January 2011, 09:29:39 »

Quote from: RiGS;284758

I think if you want some mass mainly for cosmetic reasons you should try body building instead.
Building muscle mass is more of a question of what and how much you eat.
I recommend you to find a qualified professional especially if you are completly beginner.
This is a good page to start with:
http://www.scoobysworkshop.com/

Btw I used to compete in body building.

I started Scooby's workout plan, and bro, I can tell I have been doing it wrong for years. I started his beginners workout to evaluate, and damn, I am feeling it. I'm going to stick with Scoob for awhile and see how it goes.

Shawn Stanford · « **Reply #34 on:** Fri, 28 January 2011, 09:47:04 »

I generated a Scooby workout and it pretty much told me to do what I've been doing since '08: a couple days a week of bodyweight calisthenics and a couple days a week of running. I'm lean and fit, not muscular.

More this:

Than this:

itlnstln · « **Reply #35 on:** Fri, 28 January 2011, 09:54:27 »

I have a little bit different goal in mind. I am looking for lean and fit. I play disc golf, and too much muscle would impede my ability to throw properly. I don't want to get big, just more fit. I'm not stomping fools in Afghanistan everyday, either. I already have very wide shoulders, if had bulk, too, I would never be able to type. I already have to sit pretty far away from the keyboard as it is to get my arms in a comfortable position.

WhiteRice · « **Reply #36 on:** Fri, 28 January 2011, 10:39:15 »

hfcobra · « **Reply #37 on:** Fri, 28 January 2011, 12:41:45 »

Quote from: WhiteRice;286306

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He is Broly, his power is maximum and doesn't afraid of anything.

RiGS · « **Reply #38 on:** Fri, 28 January 2011, 15:55:59 »

Quote from: itlnstln;286263

I started Scooby's workout plan, and bro, I can tell I have been doing it wrong for years. I started his beginners workout to evaluate, and damn, I am feeling it. I'm going to stick with Scoob for awhile and see how it goes.

Scooby's phylosophy is kind of like an open source body building.

iMav · « **Reply #39 on:** Fri, 28 January 2011, 18:51:36 »

I attended a CrossFit affiliate gym this evening and did a workout. DEFINITELY kicked my butt! I'm going to start attending.

hfcobra · « **Reply #40 on:** Fri, 28 January 2011, 21:54:50 »

you still going to do the P90X?

hfcobra · « **Reply #41 on:** Sun, 30 January 2011, 16:07:10 »

arms and back again today, but i think i am all alone in this now

keyboardlover · « **Reply #42 on:** Sun, 30 January 2011, 18:11:54 »

The P90X fad died faster than Pogs! I bet it'll be a huge hit in Canada in a couple years.

hfcobra · « **Reply #43 on:** Sun, 30 January 2011, 18:23:18 »

i noticed, i am thinking of adding some more weightlifting to the routine though. I recover quickly from the workout and i need to add more to it.

JelinaNU · « **Reply #44 on:** Sun, 30 January 2011, 18:57:10 »

Dynamic tension is your friend.

tjweir · « **Reply #45 on:** Sun, 30 January 2011, 19:23:34 »

Just an FYI, I own CrossFit Quantum in Toronto.

http://www.crossfitquantum.com

Happy to answer any questions about CF and Paleo.

hfcobra · « **Reply #46 on:** Mon, 31 January 2011, 20:42:44 »

well just did plyometrics, i think i will try to join a gym in a few days or so. Get a trainer and work out that way since there is no one to do the P90X with me anymore

Until then i am just going to keep working on this!

RiGS · « **Reply #47 on:** Tue, 01 February 2011, 09:11:17 »

According to the russian researches plyometrics not suitable for you unless you can squat triple your bodyweight.

xira · « **Reply #48 on:** Sat, 05 February 2011, 04:08:41 »

While guys in shape look nice, their personalities/characters tend to not be so much. I think getting in shape is a good way for you to appreciate/love yourself more, but I don't think it will ease you meeting the kind of women looking for anything other than shallow superficiality. Loving yourself for who you are is the most important to having a successful relationship, and if working out helps you do that then great. I wish you luck

keyboardlover · « **Reply #49 on:** Sat, 05 February 2011, 07:55:28 »

I like the way you think =)

RiGS · « **Reply #50 on:** Sat, 05 February 2011, 08:23:24 »

Well, you certainlly love asian women.

microsoft windows · « **Reply #51 on:** Sat, 05 February 2011, 11:18:26 »

I got some exercise shoveling 3 feet of snow off my roof.

xira · « **Reply #52 on:** Sat, 05 February 2011, 11:50:04 »

Quote from: RiGS;290225

Well, you certainlly love asian women.

Not to break yours but she's my favorite idol in the all-female Japanese theater group AKB48. Her name is Yuki Kashiwagi.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #53 on:** Sat, 05 February 2011, 14:35:07 »

Quote from: xira;290318

Not to break yours but she's my favorite idol in the all-female Japanese theater group AKB48. Her name is Yuki Kashiwagi.

Is that who's in your avatar? She's purty =)

xira · « **Reply #54 on:** Sat, 05 February 2011, 14:58:36 »

Quote from: keyboardlover;290420

Is that who's in your avatar? She's purty =)

Yes

hfcobra · « **Reply #55 on:** Sat, 05 February 2011, 21:53:33 »

asians are very cute imo. not trying to sound creepy or anything but i would not mind an asian gf at any point

manfaux · « **Reply #56 on:** Mon, 07 February 2011, 03:27:51 »

Avoid Asian girlfriends at ALL COST, take my word for it, I am married to one.

sawedust · « **Reply #57 on:** Mon, 07 February 2011, 05:29:04 »

Quote from: hfcobra;290547

asians are very cute imo. not trying to sound creepy or anything but i would not mind an asian gf at any point

This. I have one, and she's amazing.

Quote from: manfaux;291118

Avoid Asian girlfriends at ALL COST, take my word for it, I am married to one.

Not this, as I'm about to get into that before the end of the year.

As far as OP goes, if you're lean and looking to put on some muscle, I don't suggest P90X. It's good if you want to build endurance or a fat dude looking to shed weight and gain muscle, but for someone who lacks muscle mass you'll get much better results lifting with barbells at the gym.

Use Madcow's routine or GST, they're both good for someone starting out. Very simple workouts that work all of your muscles instead of focusing on isolation. Build strength first and mass will come.

Good luck!

itlnstln · « **Reply #58 on:** Mon, 07 February 2011, 07:52:07 »

Quote from: manfaux;291118

Avoid Asian girlfriends at ALL COST, take my word for it, I am married to one.

I can't get over the awesomeness of this post.

BTW, Scooby's workouts are kicking my ass.

hfcobra · « **Reply #59 on:** Mon, 07 February 2011, 18:15:29 »

Quote from: manfaux;291118

Avoid Asian girlfriends at ALL COST, take my word for it, I am married to one.

funny

I think that i will at least go with the P90X for a little longer until my dad checks his gym out to see if they have a spot for me, then i might go there. I will be done posting about my P90X though, no one else seems to be doing it so o well

keyboardlover · « **Reply #60 on:** Mon, 07 February 2011, 21:33:57 »

Quote from: manfaux

Avoid Asian girlfriends at ALL COST, take my word for it, I am married to one.

Depends...

EverythingIBM · « **Reply #61 on:** Mon, 07 February 2011, 23:10:34 »

Quote from: keyboardlover;291566

Depends...

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So that's how you got --

Nevermind. :)

manfaux · « **Reply #62 on:** Mon, 07 February 2011, 23:13:48 »

I have switched to ****ty scissors for now, it's easy to see why.

hfcobra · « **Reply #63 on:** Mon, 07 February 2011, 23:44:14 »

Quote from: manfaux;291609

I have switched to ****ty scissors for now, it's easy to see why.

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HAWT lol

EverythingIBM · « **Reply #64 on:** Mon, 07 February 2011, 23:53:33 »

Quote from: manfaux;291609

I have switched to ****ty scissors for now, it's easy to see why.

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wow. HAHAHA.

That would be an issue for some people: especially the 122 IBM Terminal F users.

ch_123 · « **Reply #65 on:** Tue, 08 February 2011, 03:09:33 »

For the sake of offering a contrary point of view for the OP, if a girl who had no interest in you before suddenly likes you because you now have more muscles, you were probably better off without her to begin with.

hfcobra · « **Reply #66 on:** Tue, 08 February 2011, 03:26:44 »

i would never do anything like that for a girl so dont worry lol I am just working out cause i need to be less out of shape and i kind of want to look good. Live in different shoes for a bit at least. Try out something new and whatnot, although i will say that i never make choices to please other people. I just do what i want to do and be me.

iMav · « **Reply #67 on:** Tue, 08 February 2011, 04:05:23 »

Crossfit has been insane! Man does it kick your butt. The workouts are a constant reminder of just how out of shape I have become.

We start with warmups and stretching, move to instructional work (ex. proper squat form), and then do some sort of circuit (different every time) that absolutely kills. Everyone is either crying, puking, or simply laid out exhausted at the end.

I hate it during the session, but appreciate what it is doing for me afterwards.

hfcobra · « **Reply #68 on:** Tue, 08 February 2011, 18:58:01 »

alright, thanks iMav. I think that i may join my dad's workout routine with a few changed in a few days so that i can get into shape too. What is with the new avatar anyways?

iMav · « **Reply #69 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 05:00:50 »

hfcobra · « **Reply #70 on:** Sat, 12 March 2011, 23:35:31 »

Quote from: iMav;308991

i need crossfit.....

iMav · « **Reply #71 on:** Sat, 01 December 2012, 19:45:39 »

Ashort and I are starting up a round of P90X on MONDAY (standard).

Anyone want to join us???

harrison · « **Reply #72 on:** Sun, 02 December 2012, 22:50:47 »

i'll be re-starting tomorrow, but i'll only be doing it 3 times a week. a friend of mine (who's first name is also Harrison), has a great setup in his garage. enjoyed it when i tried the the first time 2 months back. life got in the way though... should be able to stick with it this run through.

demik · « **Reply #73 on:** Sun, 02 December 2012, 23:03:11 »

where could one find p90x for cheap?

iMav · « **Reply #74 on:** Mon, 03 December 2012, 20:48:26 »

Quote from: demik on Sun, 02 December 2012, 23:03:11

where could one find p90x for cheap?

PM me.

harrison · « **Reply #75 on:** Mon, 03 December 2012, 22:13:32 »

Quote from: demik on Sun, 02 December 2012, 23:03:11

where could one find p90x for cheap?

honestly, best way to pick it up (legit) is used off of craigslist. specially in February when all the 'new years resolution' people realize that they're weak lemmings.

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