I purposefully didn’t weigh myself before I started P90X because I didn’t want the scale to be the gauge of success for P90X. I know a lot of people quit workout regiments because they are not seeing their expected results on the scale. I wanted to judge P90X on its own merits. With that said, I wasn’t sure if I lost any weight, but I could see a huge difference between my before photos and the photos I took after week 1. The gut shrank a little, as did the love handles!!!
I am very sore, but I love that feeling……..the feeling of progress. Plyometrics is an insane workout, but I felt so great afterwards, that I was excited for the next day.
I ate great in week 1. I am not following the P90X nutrition plan, but I am eat like you are supposed to. I am following more of a Body For Life eating plan, which I love. The most difficult part is the prep time to get all of the meals ready. I had no trouble with the prep once I found a routine.
To get a better understanding of the equipment used in P90X, read my equipment review. There is some equipment that you will need to get the most out of the program.
Day 1: Chest/Back/Ab Ripper X
Equipment Used: Pushup Bars, Resistance bands (see TO Bands), Dumbells
This was the first workout on the P90X journey and its a great way to kick off a workout program. This was very difficult to complete, because it makes you use muscles that you probably haven’t used in quite sometime. I loved the way I felt after the workout. My pecs were pumped from all of the push ups.
I was so worn down – I was unable to do Ab Ripper X.
Day 2: Plyometrics
Equipment used: Heart Rate Monitor (not a necessary piece of equipment)
As mentioned, this is an insane workout. Your body is constantly moving, which is why this is such a tough workout. However, the feeling after this workout is done is tremendous. I haven’t felt that good in a while.
Day 3: Shoulders & Arms
Equipment used: Dumbells
Another great workout. Arms felt really pumped after this. One of the things that I really like about all of the weight training days is that it is at a pretty quick pace so you also get the cardio aspect of the workout.
Day 4: Yoga X
Equipment Used: Yoga Mat, Yoga Blocks
I was very skeptical of Yoga. I had never heard of practicing yoga as part of a workout program. However, after being open-minded and giving it a shot, I understand why it was included. Yoga X is nothing short of amazing. It is the longest workout (just over an hour), but it really does great things to both body and mind. If you, like me, had never heard or practiced yoga, give it a shot…..you won’t be disappointed.
Day 5: Leg/Back/Ab Ripper X
Equipment used: Resistance bands
Another killer workout. This is a great body-weight leg workout. This was a better workout than I thought and one that I look forward to doing again. This workout increases core-strength and balance as an added bonus!
Day 6: Kenpo X
Equipment used: none (you may want to increase the intensity by using weighted gloves)
This is what Billy Blanks wishes Tae Bo was. Kenpo X is a great kickboxing type workout without the Tae Bo commercialism. The creators of P90X could have easily stuck Plyometrics here, but decided to throw a change up in there. This is a lot of fun and a great workout.
Day 7: Rest or Stretch X
Equipment used: none
I decided to take a rest day as my body was still sore from the week. I will be doing Stretch X in week 2.
Overall, I think week 1 was GREAT! I feel great and I am motivated to continue with the program. I truly encourage everyone to start this program and to stay on track. Its difficult, but its worth it!
