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

see, give me squats etc all day. but I can't make it through a round of elevator push-ups yet. Maybe by the end of the program...but not yet.

I think typically (and I'm just going on on assumptions, so take it with a grain of salt) that ARX can be added to the end of any workout you want it to be. I didn't order the version of p90x3 that came with ARX. It'll be a long time before I shed the fat required to see abs anyway

Also, I've heard that when it comes to losing weight, the program kind of starts slow and really ramps up as you progress in to block 2 and especially block 3. The final 30 days is where people really start talking about seeing a difference.

I still haven't actually lost weight on the scale after 2 weeks. I gained about 5 pounds through week 1 and then lost it all through week 2. But I'm not really worried about the scale this time as much as I am just finishing the program. I figure the pictures will speak for themselves.

Found a couple schedules online that suggest ARX with Yoga and CVX (Block 1). That sounds about right to me. Just surprised it's not on the schedule.

ETA since forgot to "submit" before Sabi: That's also what I read. Since X3 is so synergistic in nature, it's not really necessary. I definitely feel it in my abs. I guess I'm just used to having to follow up my P90X workout with a brutal 15 min ab workout.

The scale for me is a good indicator of where I am. When I finished P90X a few years ago, I was around 160 (still overweight per BMI BS), so I want to get around there again. Obviously the scale isn't the only aspect, but it's letting me know how far I've come and have to go.

Finishing up with phase one, not seeing much body transformation but definite improvement in balance, flexibility, endurance and ability to complete exercises fully.

Is phase two more transformative? I have been eating much healthier and cut drinking down a lot but still having some unhealthy meals.

Getting close to finishing up week 3. Challenge was last night and whooped my arse again. CVX tonight, kind of exhausted and ready for saturday to get here for a day off. Missing the challenge last week and having to make up everything has got me at nearly 10 days straight without a day off and I'm starting to feel it with regards to just feeling worn out...not that it's a bad thing by any stretch of the imagination.

for those doing p90x 3, how do you like it compared to p90x and what equipment do you need?

p90x is the only one of the series I've done, but I've always seen some nice results with it. My biggest downfall is the only equipment I have is 1 resistance band and a pull up bar. I can still do most of the exercises in p90x, I just have to get creative with the level of resistance with the band I have.

In order to not get completely bored I'm debating buying p90x3, but if it requires a shite ton of extra equipment I don't have I'll pass.

thats what i have always liked about p90x. i have bands, dumbells, a yoga mat and a pull up/push up bar. add a chair and you're good to go.

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You only a pullup bar and weights or resistance bands.

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that's great news

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X3 is great, but I still think P90X is better.

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why do you say that? I realize it's just personal opinion, but can you give specifics? For someone in my situation, would you recommend giving x3 a shot?

X3 is great. It has a lot of great exercises. Give it a shot. It is geared more towards making you lean. P90X is better for giving you more gains, imo. Someone may disagree.

If you want to get lean, P90X2 will do it, bit it requires some rather expensive equipment.

Besides, you can do what I am about to do. Do X3 and then combine X3 and P90X to make a hybrid schedule. I'm doing that with P90X, X2, and X3.

I'd rather get BodyBeast, but I can't swing getting all the extra equipment right now.