New guy with a few P90x questions

• ernest_t_bass

  

  Sonofanump;1131613 wrote:I think I found the one I do at Target. I'm sure they have them at Meijer and Walmart.
  
  http://www.gaiam.com/product/yoga+core+cross+train+dvd.do
  
  http://www.gaiam.com/product/fit+body+yoga+dvd.do
  
  

  Much obliged. Going to try to stick to the 90 minute routine for the first 3-4 weeks, then I may either pick up another DVD, or just do the first 45 minutes or so.
• ernest_t_bass

  

  Legs and back was more of a bitch than I thought it would be today. Fuckin' wall sits brought HS memories back.
• ernest_t_bass

  

  I actually liked Kenpo today. Worked up quite the sweat.
• Midstate01

  

  I'm way late to this thread, but have a question. I wanna get back into shape. Don't want to do any kind of bulking up. At least for now. So if I'm wanting more cardio in my workout, should I go with p90x or insanity?
• like_that

  

  Midstate01;1132569 wrote:I'm way late to this thread, but have a question. I wanna get back into shape. Don't want to do any kind of bulking up. At least for now. So if I'm wanting more cardio in my workout, should I go with p90x or insanity?

  Insanity.
• Midstate01

  

  like_that;1132573 wrote:Insanity.

  
  That's what I figured. Thanks!
• Sonofanump

  ernest_t_bass;1132568 wrote:I actually liked Kenpo today. Worked up quite the sweat.

  I stopped doing Kenpo after a few weeks.
• imex99

  

  Day 1 arms and back with ab ripper x, I'll be feeling it tonight...
• BR1986FB

  This may have been mentioned recently but I just became aware of it. That's one hardcore porn I'm not sure I'd want to watch. Girl is not attractive...
  
  http://www.fitbomb.com/2010/07/marens-into-more-than-just-german.html
• KR1245

  

  I'm not sure if its been mentioned but what do you guys think of this crossfit stuff? It kinda seems alot like Insanity
  
  I've done both P90 and Insanity a couple times. I'm looking to try a couple different things this summer. I read about a burpee routine and started doing that a few weeks ago, just looking to add a few more routines. I was wondering what you guys thought about this stuff
• BR1986FB

  KR1245;1135548 wrote:I'm not sure if its been mentioned but what do you guys think of this crossfit stuff? It kinda seems alot like Insanity
  
  I've done both P90 and Insanity a couple times. I'm looking to try a couple different things this summer. I read about a burpee routine and started doing that a few weeks ago, just looking to add a few more routines. I was wondering what you guys thought about this stuff

  Crossfit is good stuff. I just don't like some of the distance running involved.
  
  I've created a "mish mosh" workout for Summer which will include 2 days of heavy weight training (compound stuff) with some bodyweight (weighted pushups/pullups) exercises mixed in. On my third day I'll be supersetting kettlebell swings with burpees. On non-weight training days I'll do tabata sprints and the BEAST that is the "Prowler" that I'll be ordering soon.
• KR1245

  

  BR1986FB;1135564 wrote:Crossfit is good stuff. I just don't like some of the distance running involved.
  
  I've created a "mish mosh" workout for Summer which will include 2 days of heavy weight training (compound stuff) with some bodyweight (weighted pushups/pullups) exercises mixed in. On my third day I'll be supersetting kettlebell swings with burpees. On non-weight training days I'll do tabata sprints and the BEAST that is the "Prowler" that I'll be ordering soon.

  What do you do for your burpees?
  
  I've been doing these for a couple weeks. I've seen all sorts of variations.
  
  [video=youtube;GRmUxTC0GbM][/video]
  
  Dude in the video is annoying but I enjoy the workouts
• BR1986FB

  A typical standard burpee is just going from a standing position, dropping down into a pushup, standing up again and jumping in the air with arms raised, rinse, repeat...he's doing variations which is also cool for variety.
• KR1245

  

  BR1986FB;1135575 wrote:A typical standard burpee is just going from a standing position, dropping down into a pushup, standing up again and jumping in the air with arms raised, rinse, repeat...he's doing variations which is also cool for variety.

  Right. Just another name for Insanity suicide jumps
• BR1986FB

  KR1245;1135578 wrote:Right. Just another name for Insanity suicide jumps

  Precisely. Insanity has a few of the cardio type maneuvers that Crossfit does but they really aren't that similar. Crossfit is based more on Olympic style lifts with other things like running/sprints, ring dips, etc involved. The workout constantly changes.
• Sonofanump

  BR1986FB;1135283 wrote:This may have been mentioned recently but I just became aware of it. That's one hardcore porn I'm not sure I'd want to watch. Girl is not attractive...
  
  http://www.fitbomb.com/2010/07/marens-into-more-than-just-german.html

  Damn, why her, why not the chick from x-stretch or abs!
• KR1245

  

  Decided to try out the "100 burpee challenge" today after my workout........not easy
• Sonofanump

  KR1245;1136667 wrote:Decided to try out the "100 burpee challenge" today after my workout........not easy

  It takes me about 3 seconds per (I do 20 in the minute at the end of insanity cardio), so with some quick math, that's 5 straight minutes?
• KR1245

  

  Sonofanump;1136671 wrote:It takes me about 3 seconds per (I do 20 in the minute at the end of insanity cardio), so with some quick math, that's 5 straight minutes?

  Yep. I cant get out 100 in a row. I got about half way and had to take a rest before finishing up. My goal is to finish 100 wiothout any breaks in under 6 minutes. I'm hoping for closer to 5 mins but we'll see what happens
• Raw Dawgin' it

  

  KR1245;1136674 wrote:Yep. I cant get out 100 in a row. I got about half way and had to take a rest before finishing up. My goal is to finish 100 wiothout any breaks in under 6 minutes. I'm hoping for closer to 5 mins but we'll see what happens

  With or without the push up? (not being a dick, just curious)
• KR1245

  

  Raw Dawgin' it;1136676 wrote:With or without the push up? (not being a ****, just curious)

  With
  
  I dont think it would be easy to do either way though
• ernest_t_bass

  

  Had arms and shoulders today. Left arm real weak. Wonder if I pinched something. Felt as though I couldn't do same weight with both arms, and not normally like that.
• Raw Dawgin' it

  

  KR1245;1136678 wrote:With
  
  I dont think it would be easy to do either way though

  impressive.
• KR1245

  

  Raw Dawgin' it;1136683 wrote:impressive.

  You wouldnt be saying that if you saw me trying it today, got a long way to go
• ernest_t_bass

  

  OK, yoga was a bitch today. May be following suit as many on here. Is "Stretch X" a good supplement for Yoga X?