P90X – Day 3

Ahh yeah.. I slept very well last night. This morning I woke up a bit sore! My guess is that the plyometrics yesterday kick my butt!

I am a fan of Shoulders & Arms and yes  it is time for the gun show! Using the previous workout sheets, for the third round of P90X, I adjusted the weights for this workout. My goal is 8 to 10 reps and given that I feel stronger and want to build muscle mass, I am ready to bump it up. I feel great now but I am sure I will feel some fatigue tomorrow morning. I did and always take a recovery formula after working out. Don’t forget your recovery formula as it does help restore the muscles and reduce fatigue.

Tomorrow is the lovely Yoga X! I ain’t afraid of no Tony Horton! Time to bring it! Well bring it again!

Workout: Shoulders & Arms and Ab Ripper X

Breakfast: 2 whole grain rolls, 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, 4 slices roma tomato, drizzle olive oil, and 1 cup cantaloupe
Snack: P90x Protein Bar, 8 oz Apricot Ceylon Tea
Lunch: 2 cups black and white bean chilli, 4 cups salad, 4 tbsp dressing, 1 cup grapes, and 6 crackers
Snack: 3 cups lite popcorn, and 8 oz nonfat frozen yogurt
Dinner: 12 oz flank steak, 4 tbsp steak sauce, 1 baked potato, 2 cups onion & zucchini & stewed tomato sauté, and 1 nectarine 
Snack: Shakeology with almond milk and a banana.

P90X Hybrid Workout

As a coach I chat with many folks throughout the day. I come across quite a few folks that have elevated their workout by mixing and matching routines. Here is a hybrid workout sent to me by vnhume29. It is a mix of P90X and P90X+.

WEEK 1
Day 1 – Chest and Back, Ab Ripper X
Day 2 – Plyometrics
Day 3 – Shoulders and Arms, Abs/Core Plus
Day 4 – Yoga X
Day 5 – Legs and Back, Ab Ripper X
Day 6 – Kenpo X

WEEK 2
Day 1 – Chest, Shoulders, and Triceps, Ab Ripper X
Day 2 – Cardio X
Day 3 – Back and Biceps, Abs/Core Plus
Day 4 – Yoga X
Day 5 – Legs and Back, Ab Ripper X
Day 6 – Kenpo X

WEEK 3
Day 1 – Upper Plus, Abs/Core Plus
Day 2 – Interval X
Day 3 – Total Body Plus
Day 4 – Yoga X
Day 5 – Upper Plus, Ab Ripper X
Day 6 – Kenpo Cardio Plus

WEEK 4 (Recovery Week)
Day 1 – Yoga X
Day 2 – Core Synergistics
Day 3 – Kenpo X
Day 4 – X Stretch
Day 5 – Kenpo Cardio Plus
Day 6 – Core Synergistics

P90X – Day 2

Well it was Plyo this morning. Plyo is no joke as far as I am concern. If you want to sweat and get your heart rate up, Plyo will do it to you every single time! You might ask yourself, well where is the weighted vest Sean? I am no fool… I couldn’t imagine doing those rock star hops with a weighted vest one! I suppose the jump knee tucks would be considered a big “no no” as well. My heart rate got up to 170 today with Plyo! Plyo is brutal man!

Workout: Plyometrics

Breakfast: 4 whole grain waffles, 2 tbsp peanut butter, 1 banana, and 8 oz skim milk.
Snack: Protein shake with almond milk and 1 cup strawberries
Lunch: Pasta salad and 1 cup of melon
Snack: 1 oz low fat tortilla chips with 4 tbsp bean dip, and a frozen fruit bar
Dinner: 12 oz halibut, 4 tbsp mustard cream sauce, 1 cup brown rice, 3 cups spinach, and 1 peach 
Snack: Shakeology with almond milk and a banana.

P90X – Day 1

Woke up this morning feeling refreshed and excited to kick things off!

For the third round of P90X I decided to follow Phase III / Level III of the nutrition guide. I decided to follow Phase III / Level III because I wanted to maintain my weight of 200 lbs while building muscle. In addition to a change in my meal plan, I have decided to do a number of the routines while wearing a 25 lb weight vest. Man that vest does make a difference. You try a few pull-ups or push-ups with a weight vest on! Talk about putting in a little extra effort!

Anyhow, I took my recovery drink after completing the workouts and feel great! I am ready for Plyo tomorrow. Thats Plyo without the weighted vest 🙂

Workout: Chest & Back and Ab Ripper X

Breakfast: 1 blueberry muffin,  8 oz yogurt, 1/2 cup granola, and 1 cup strawberries
Snack: P90x Protein Bar
Lunch: Veggie burger, whole grain roll, 4 cups salad, 4 tbsp dressing, and 1 cup melon
Snack: 1 oz almonds, 1 oz dried fruit, and 8 oz nonfat frozen yogurt
Dinner: 12 oz chicken, 4 tbsp apricot sauce, 1 baked yam, 1 cup green beans, 4 cups salad, 4 tbsp dressing, and 1 mango 
Snack: Shakeology with almond milk and a banana.

Time to roll with the New Years resolution!

Starting P90X tomorrow for the third time. So far I have done P90X Classic and P90X Doubles! Time to revisit P90X Classic.

Today I spent some quality time at Sam’s Club stocking up on some of the bulk items. Headed out to the grocery store in an hour to purchase the remaining nutrition plan items

I am excited and looking forward to tomorrow.