Among tons of programs, most recently I endured P90X which I found a great way to build muscle. Insanity which was much harder but great cardio for getting lean. I've went through Chalean Xtreme which was easier but a good work out. And tons of others which I will go through another time.
At this point I will take you on my journey of P90X 3 as it's my current program of interest.
I am going with the Lean schedule. The program is 90 days long. Here is the schedule for the first month of LEAN.
Day 1 - I will start with Day 1 the Accelerator. I think it's more of a basic cardio. The exercises are very similar to P90X but it's a quick duration and although I did sweat, I found it easy to complete. There are tons of PLANK versions to complete let me tell you. A beginner might find it tough but remember that you can complete any program, just choose an easier method and do it!! You will work up to where you want to get.
Day 2 - Is the Warrior, I just completed this 30min work out. Actually I found it harder than the Accelerator. It's more upper body strength - lot's of push ups and planks. Along with some plyometrics, squat jumps etc. PLUS Burpies, which I HATE HATE HATE! OK so I adapted a lot of the moves to make them easier for me to perform. Rule 1 do not give up, just adapt the move. In time you will be stronger and be able to do it.
Day 3 is Yoga. You will enjoy the deep stretch. Your body is begging for it. I couldn't believe how tight I was. I hadn't did yoga for almost 6 months. And wow did I ever have to adapt the moves since I couldn't duplicate all the poses. Adapting is OK everyone, there are 4 weeks of this in month 1. Just keep going :)
Day 4 CVX. This is basically interval training with weights. I used a 5pd weight. You can use a ball or even 10pds. For 1min. you are doing cardio with the weight like jumping jacks. You then take a break with 1 min of squats for instance. Most of the moves are lower body and cardio. I didn't particularly like this work out, it was tiring haha. Let's see if it becomes easier by end of month.
Day 5 Isometrix is a type of yoga but it's more fluid you are not really holding the moves for a long period as you do in yoga. I felt it was easier than the yoga day. Funny though the next day you felt that your muscles were working!
Day 6 Agility is a cardio type work out. You move every part of your body and work up a sweat.
Day 7 Dynamix can also be a rest day if you need it. However it is a good stretch work out and I highly recommend it so that you can start the next week fresh.
REPEAT. Ouch the second time around I felt like I couldn't give 100%, either it's my cold or just my body is in pain. But I am doing modifications if I cannot complete a movement.
I feel unmotivated and a bit sore but week 2 is almost done so hanging in there. Notice a bit more muscle tone but no weight loss yet. I am not really looking to lose weight if I drop 5 pounds that's ok but not my main goal.
AND REPEAT AGAIN. 3rd week complete almost :) I don't notice any weight loss. Maybe inches? I feel my close is not as snug and I do feel stronger.
Week 4 the program switches up a bit so I will post more details and includes some 1 month photos at the end of the month too.
Anyone else have any updates to share on this program?
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