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re: P90X-3/T-25/Insanity in-game thread

Posted on 1/6/14 at 1:32 pm to
Posted by tiger114
Fairhope, AL
Member since Sep 2009
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Posted on 1/6/14 at 1:32 pm to
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I was dead after doing 8-20 yesterday. The burnout in the end was brutal.


I could not do any of the burnout. I was toast.
Posted by SabiDojo
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Posted on 1/6/14 at 1:39 pm to
How do you calculate body fat percentage? I know I still have a long way to go, but I'd like to know where I'm at and where I need to be.
Posted by Phil A Sheo
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Member since Aug 2011
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Posted on 1/6/14 at 1:48 pm to
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How do you calculate body fat percentage? I know I still have a long way to go, but I'd like to know where I'm at and where I need to be.



Body Fat Calipers

This post was edited on 1/6/14 at 1:50 pm
Posted by tiger114
Fairhope, AL
Member since Sep 2009
5224 posts
Posted on 1/6/14 at 1:56 pm to
I have one of those scales that you have to step on with bare feet and it weighs you, then give you your BF% and water%.

ETA: Here it is - LINK
This post was edited on 1/6/14 at 1:57 pm
Posted by DrunkPachyderm
Member since Apr 2009
770 posts
Posted on 1/6/14 at 1:56 pm to
Is there a lot of jumping in X3? I like that it's 30 min but I live in an apartment building and am a big guy and don't want to be shaking stuff of my neighbors walls. X1 was really just bad for plyo, and I guess if this is just 30 min my neighbors can deal with it if it's bad.

Also I know I should focus on landing softly but that only does so much and let's be honest when I am dogging it, that's not gonna happen.
Posted by SabiDojo
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Posted on 1/6/14 at 1:56 pm to
Damn. I need to step my game up.
Posted by Phil A Sheo
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Member since Aug 2011
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Posted on 1/6/14 at 1:57 pm to
quote:

I have one of those scales that you have to step on with bare feet and it weighs you, then give you your BF% and water%.


I got one of those as well.. they are pretty acurate
Posted by RTRroundbowldownhole
Member since Aug 2007
519 posts
Posted on 1/6/14 at 2:00 pm to
I'm 5'11"/220/36 yr old and never worked out a day in my life. Ok maybe 10 days in my life. CouldI do P90X or would I just say frick that after trying a few times?
Posted by Captain Ron
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Posted on 1/6/14 at 2:02 pm to
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say frick that after trying a few times?
Posted by SabiDojo
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Posted on 1/6/14 at 2:03 pm to
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I'm 5'11"/220/36 yr old and never worked out a day in my life. Ok maybe 10 days in my life. CouldI do P90X


There is a minimum fitness test, but I think anyone can do the workout unless you have some sort of medical condition that would make it unwise.

quote:

or would I just say frick that after trying a few times?


It really depends on where you are mentally. Me, I was absolutely disgusted with myself when I saw how I looked (I posted about this earlier in this thread). I knew I wanted to change. It was a turning point. I wanted to give up during Phase I, but I kept going. Now, I want to work out more because I'm already seeing results. Seeing results is what gives me my motivation now.
Posted by RTRroundbowldownhole
Member since Aug 2007
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Posted on 1/6/14 at 2:04 pm to
That's what I figured......would like to drop about 20 lbs, but just not committed to working hard for it. I want the easy way out.
Posted by Phil A Sheo
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Member since Aug 2011
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Posted on 1/6/14 at 2:04 pm to
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I'm 5'11"/220/36 yr old and never worked out a day in my life. Ok maybe 10 days in my life. CouldI do P90X or would I just say frick that after trying a few times?


Yes, they show you how to do lower impact versions of it.. You just have to stick with it..
Posted by SabiDojo
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Posted on 1/6/14 at 2:04 pm to
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That's what I figured......would like to drop about 20 lbs, but just not committed to working hard for it. I want the easy way out.



T25 is tough, but it's only 25 minutes?
Posted by Phil A Sheo
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Member since Aug 2011
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Posted on 1/6/14 at 2:05 pm to
quote:

I want the easy way out.


No such thing unfortunately
Posted by Captain Ron
Location: Ted's
Member since Dec 2012
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Posted on 1/6/14 at 2:06 pm to
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That's what I figured......would like to drop about 20 lbs, but just not committed to working hard for it. I want the easy way out.


It would wear you out.

I'm in decent shape and I wanted to puke halfway thru the P90x plyo workout; even with me pacing myself.
Posted by SabiDojo
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Posted on 1/6/14 at 2:16 pm to
Calculated my body fat as best I could (I don't have a tape measurer). I'm not happy. Not at all.
Posted by B&TCoonhound
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Member since Feb 2013
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Posted on 1/6/14 at 2:16 pm to
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P90x plyo workout

I hated this workout, but it worked the hell out of you. Took me a few weeks before I could do the whole thing.
Posted by Phil A Sheo
equinsu ocha
Member since Aug 2011
12166 posts
Posted on 1/6/14 at 2:25 pm to
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Calculated my body fat as best I could (I don't have a tape measurer). I'm not happy. Not at all


...Then don't get on a scale that reads it b/c that'll make it worse
Posted by The Sad Banana
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Posted on 1/6/14 at 2:28 pm to
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Burning that many DVD's is a pain in the arse.
I'll buy you some ice cream and a Brandon Phillips fap mag.
Posted by tiger114
Fairhope, AL
Member since Sep 2009
5224 posts
Posted on 1/6/14 at 2:33 pm to
I think that it has a lot to do with your personality. I hate working out around other people, so this works really well for me. (I have a home office, so I just do it during lunch or after work.)

Also, I am the type that when I start something, I have to finish it. So, even if I am dragging arse or I don't feel like working out, or whatever, if I can just force myself to put on gym shorts and put the dvd in, then it is almost like I HAVE to finish it.

If you are like that, you won't quit. You'll get better and better and start to try to best your previous performance.

If you are prone to say "f--- it" in the middle of something once it gets difficult, then you will quit P90X before you even get started. I'd suggest a personal trainer to keep you motivated, if you are like this.

I know it sounds cliche, but the 1st week of P90X (or any of them) is BY FAR the hardest - esp. mentally. It gets a lot easier in week 2 and then by week 3, it is almost 2nd nature.

And, they say this a lot in the DVD's, but don't be afraid to modify the workouts. If you can't go as hard as they do, dial it back and then try to get better on the next one.
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