Team BeachBody? - Page 6

[dogmom327]

Originally Posted by LeslieB

Hi. I don't see why he couldn't give P90X a go, unless he's extremely out-of-shape or overweight. If he is, he might want to start with P90. But if he's in okay shape, he really shouldn't have problems with P90X. Even if he can't keep up for the first few weeks or the first month, he should really be hanging in there after that. He will be sore no matter what. If he's really motivated, then I don't think he'll have a problem sticking to it. Classic should be fine to start with, too. If it is too difficult, he could always switch to Lean for the first round.
Good luck to him! Let us know how it goes. And don't feel bad about buying off of EBAY. I bought P90X+ off of there.

Originally Posted by Love_My_Babies

I was overweight when I started P90X, and I relied on my muscle memory to get me going. DH and I are doing the lean version of P90X to drop a lot of fat before starting classic. Lean doesn't include plyo, which would have been pretty hard on my knees with the extra weight I was carrying. We will start the classic version in April!

Thank you! Hopefully we will get the videos tomorrow and he can start this weekend.

[dillonandmarasmom]

My parents bought me some cool weights for my bday::...they go up to 25 pounds per hand. YAY!! Now I just need to motivate myself to get back on track...again.

[CariS]

Thanks for the responses everyone! Sorry took me so long to check back in. Kids with lice and fevers. Phew its been a rough two weeks.

Anyway! I'm so glad I learned about this! You all are soooo motivated and are getting such great results. I just joined a gym at the beginning of the year so am trying that route. I have to take the kids (4 yo and 2 yo) to the gross child care center which I don't love. I do wish I had heard of this first.

So I'll pursue the gym thang until the summer and then revisit it. Now I know where to find ya'll! Thanks again!

[athansor]

I just found out about this stuff from this thread, and am wondering if you could make a recommendation. I am pretty fit, and have the option of working out at home (bowflex and some free weights) or at the gym where I work.
I'd like to get a very challenging and motivational weights based workout (and would like to know if I'd need to buy other equipment to use the DVDs). Any recommendations?

[Love_My_Babies]

Originally Posted by athansor

I just found out about this stuff from this thread, and am wondering if you could make a recommendation. I am pretty fit, and have the option of working out at home (bowflex and some free weights) or at the gym where I work.
I'd like to get a very challenging and motivational weights based workout (and would like to know if I'd need to buy other equipment to use the DVDs). Any recommendations?

Athansor, this thread got lost, so sorry nobody replied! Sounds like you would do well with either P90X or Chalean Extreme. I don't know a whole lot about Chalean, so hopefully some of the others can respond to that!

DH and I are starting P90X Classic today. I am a bit nervous and excited about adding plyo to the mix. We missed the last two weeks of the lean cycle because of sick kids. I lost 15 pounds and 7 inches around my waist doing lean! Instead of trying to jump back in and do the last two weeks, we thought we would get a fresh start with classic. Wish us luck!

[dillonandmarasmom]

athansor,
I would absolutely recommend P90X. It has weights, push-ups, pull-ups, yoga, jump training, abs like you've never done before...it is fabulous!!

I am starting my 2nd round (finally for real this time), and I am moving from 8-10 pounds per hand to 8-15 pounds. Excited! DH is going to do it alongside me, too. Should be fun.

[athansor]

Other than handweights, do you need anything else to do this?

[dillonandmarasmom]

You'll want to get a pull-up bar or some bands that can be attached to a door frame. The bands are great if you aren't feeling comfortable about the idea of pull-ups (they aren't necessary), but be sure you buy some good ones. My mom lent me her light-duty bands, and they snapped during my first workout, wacking me between my nose and upper lip--surprise!! And--OUCH!

[indianagrl]

Bump...

Anyone still check out this thread? DH and I ordered the original P90 (I don't think I'm in shape enough to handle P90X) and it should be here by April 25th. LeslieB how is the coaching going? Anyone else have updates? We are really excited to start! I have about 40lbs to lose, and DH has about 20 (mostly he would like to be more toned though). Hope to hear some of your results soon!!

[LeslieB]

Hey! Congrats on ordering P90. I think you'll really like it. I'm actually on week 7 of Chalean Extreme right now. I LOVE it!! I would recommend it after P90 if you are looking for something else. I've noticed more of a difference in 7 weeks of Chalean Extreme than I did with 2 rounds of P90X. I think the key has been going heavier with the weights. I do like P90X and will do it again, but I will definitely go heavier and do the 8-10 reps instead of the 12-15.
I'm giving up the coaching thing. I've had no luck signing anyone up. I sent in my fax to cancel it, but for some reason, it hasn't been cancelled yet. Might have to refax it. I think it would be good if you have a lot of friends who are into it, but I have noone. So I'm giving up on it for now. Maybe I'll try it again in the future.
Good luck, Indianagrl! I hope you really like P90. Let us know how it goes.

[athansor]

I've got my P90X now, and am into day 5. So far, I really like it...it's just at the level I need and I enjoy the workouts. I really like that they show the time remaining for the workout and the exercises.
Not that I'm anywhere near it yet, but after a round or two of P90X, is Chalean Extreme a good place to go next?

[MamaMandaJ]

I just got my P90 yesterday, and have been reading through some of the posts...but skipped alot of the 6 pages, so sorry if this question has already been answered...

I am 12 weeks postpartum and after reading some of the posts, am wondering if the workout is too much for me to start yet...? I am 5' 10", 140 lbs....wanting to loose another 10 or so to get back to pre-pregnancy size...but mostly wanting to tone my stomach, butt and thighs. I am 28 and just had my third baby...have always got back in shape after each one with walking, pilates and light weight training....but feel pretty out of shape right now - especially my stomach muscles. Should I be starting out with some other routine before jumping into P90X?

[mrsbernstein]

I love it when I find a thread worth reading all 6 pages IN A ROW!

My mom and brother did P90X last year, and it worked GREAT for them! I am NOT in that good of shape and my knees really bother me...so I was thinking of purchasing 10MT...but then I watches the "warm-up" on Youtube...and can't even do THAT!

Oh well. This morning I watched (but didn't do) the P90 Cardio, and I think I can do that. I can't wait till I can share some results here!

MRs B

[dillonandmarasmom]

Welcome mrsbernstein!

Yep, P90x is pretty hardcore, but so worth it when you finally get there. Have you checked out ChaLean? I have many friends whom have all loved it to death. Workouts are only 30 minutes or so (compared to hour and a half w/P90), and not as rough on the body.

Good luck to you!

[mrsbernstein]

Thanks for the welcome!

I looked at Chalean, and don't think it woudl work for us right now. My husband is 10 weeks out from minor shoulder surgery. He can do MOST of the moves in P90.

We don't need to look like underwear models, but WOULD like to have some semblence of "hey, they lost weight!" :-)

THank you!

Mrs B

[LeslieB]

Hey everyone!! I've been without internet for 2 months so I haven't checked in lately. Dillonandmarasmom, how's P90X going? Are you on round 2 now?
I just finished one round of Chalean Extreme. LOVE IT!! Started round 2 this week with a start on the Push phase instead of the Burn phase; will go right to Lean phase after this. I saw AWESOME results. Much better than with P90X. I think the key is heavier and slower. I just lost 5 pounds in the last month. I do a lot more than just CLX, though. Hiking, walking, running and spinning. I've been so pleased with this workout. And it's so much shorter than P90X. I can find more time to do the workouts now. I was doing them while we were living out of our van the last two months. Had my Bowflex weights and did all the workouts outside under the trees. I don't use the DVDs anymore either. All I need is the book since everything is written down. That makes it much easier for me, as well.

So anyway, I wanted to check in. I hope everyone else is doing well.

[dillonandmarasmom]

Originally Posted by LeslieB

Hey everyone!! I've been without internet for 2 months so I haven't checked in lately. Dillonandmarasmom, how's P90X going? Are you on round 2 now?

So anyway, I wanted to check in. I hope everyone else is doing well.

Hey LeslieB,

I am on round 2 of being pregnant!! !!

It's good to hear how you and everyone else is doing. I will keep up with this thread so i can jump back in in, say, April of 2010!

[LeslieB]

Originally Posted by dillonandmarasmom

Hey LeslieB,

I am on round 2 of being pregnant!! !!

It's good to hear how you and everyone else is doing. I will keep up with this thread so i can jump back in in, say, April of 2010!

Oh wow!! Ha ha! Congratulations!! Well, it probably feels good to be in shape going into the pregnancy. Hope it goes well.

[athansor]

Hey congrats on the pregnancy!
I'm halfway through round 1 of P90X and am loving it!

[vioburn]

How do I always end up missing great threads?

I bought Turbo Jam Max Results last October and only used them for a week, although I really liked doing them. I was in the middle of a harsh semester (going back to school) and classes completely overwhelmed me. I finally have a summer off, and even thought it's the middle of the summer, I would love to lose a bit of weight (about 15 lbs) and get my arms and back toned the way they used to be. I've also had 2 c-sections and have a very flabby tummy that needs firmed up. I'm 37 and promised myself I would have a smoking hot body at 40. Well, that's not too far away and I still don't have that smoking hot body. I'm 5'2" and 125 lbs, so I don't have tons to lose. I just mostly want to be tone again.

Of the BB DVD's, I have Turbo Jam, Yoga Booty Ballet, and Hip Hop Abs. Although I'm not too sure of the Hip Hop Abs, I really don't want to buy more DVD's right now. I'd like to give the ones I have a shot, first.

Oh, I did the YBB for a few weeks when I first bought it and saw great results...I just have a problem sticking with it.