P90X2 Day #4 - X2 Total Body + X2 Ab Ripper

Another morning, another workout. This time it was X2 Total Body and it was different than what I was expecting.  A lot of balancing while lifting. This first section of P90X2 is definitely working on building up the core muscles! That was the plan of it and the key to all the exercises is to ENGAGE the core! Similar to the first day I was pausing and rewinding a bit so I could learn the proper form. So it took me a little longer than I wanted. I also need to get out of bed when the alarm goes off and not lie there for another 10 - 15 minutes. I think that will come. I'm getting back to the point where I love to workout, as difficult as it is. I know from the sore muscles that it is doing the job.

Back to the program, because of the pausing and rewinding (and the snooze-button-pressing) I ran out of time to do the Ab Ripper, but I watched the first few minutes and Tony mentioned that instead of just working the abs this is designed to work more of the core. Which is the premise of X2, get us into the athletic form, and the most important aspect of the elite athlete is a solid core. Everything comes from the core.

Tomorrow is X2 Yoga and I'm a little apprehensive about it, mainly because I wasn't a fan of yoga in P90X. It did help with my flexibility and balance, but I still didn't like it. I'm hoping that it stays more in the 1 hour time frame than the 1 1/2 hours, that was part of my disliking of it, oh and it was hard! Oh well, until tomorrow keep pushing play and just do your best!

P90X2 Day #3 - Rest/Mobility and Recovery

Well yesterday was the first rest day and I took advantage of it! As I've mentioned before I'm getting up early to workout, I think I also mentioned I'm not a morning person!! So instead of the Mobility and Recovery portion I did the Rest, and slept in. Throughout the day my upper legs were still sore and I'm sure will stay that way for a while. Looking forward to seeing what the Total Body workout is like and how painful the Ab Ripper is. Until then keep pushing play and just do your best.

P90X2 Day #2 - Plyocide

Day two was this first day that I actually had to wake up earlier than I usually do. So far the N.O. Explode 2.0 has been good. I felt the energy to actually want to workout that I usually don't have. I don't have the capability to complete everything just yet, but most of that is my physical conditioning, and that is something that will come with time.  I had the time to complete the workout but didn't get through all the exercises, mostly like previously stated just don't have the conditioning yet. Next time will be better! I can't say that this was tougher than Plyometrics in P90X but it was definitely different. I enjoyed it and will continue to do so throughout this process.

P90X2 Day #1 - X2 Core

I started P90X2 this morning and my first impression is if I can wake up and have energy in the morning I'm going to love this! A simple note about me is that I am not a morning person, to say the least! However, I'm trying a new pre-workout supplement, N.O. Explode 2.0, that is designed to give me energy to help accomplish my workout goals. It is also designed to get the muscles ready for a vigorous workout.

As for the workout, I was unable to finish the entire workout due to time constraints (I had forgotten to allow more time than the scheduled hour since many of the exercises i needed to pause to make sure my form was correct.) I did get halfway through it and then watched/fast forwarded through the rest so I know what to expect the next time. It is always nice to get some good core work, not just ab work. If you're wondering the difference the core also consists of the entire middle portion of your body, the back, abs, hips and upper legs.

Also some other notes are that I don't have the medicine ball(s), stability ball or foam roller yet. I do plan on picking those things up soon. Overall I enjoyed this and hope to put up my numbers shortly.

P90X Day #9 - Plyometrics

Man I love that workout! I did this last night and was gassed at the end, mainly from a small dinner that didn't give me enough calories for the workout, but I pushed through and did my best. I haven't been updating this blog nearly as much as I'd like and I'll try to do better but I'll be honest, it might not be updated everyday. But I'll keep pushing play and try to update the numbers when I can so keep checking back if you're curious on how I'm improving. Tonight is Shoulders & Arms and I need to update both last weeks and tonight's number. Until then.

P90X Day #3 - Shoulders & Arms, Ab Ripper X

This was one of the workouts that I couldn't wait to get back to. Building muscle is what I want this off-season and this helps me get there. My numbers matched where I originally started and I see them only going higher!

Ab Ripper X was much easier this time even though the last few days my abs were very sore. I'm still having trouble with the sit-ups but I'll keep working on that and in no time I'll be able to knock them out in no time!

I'll be posting my numbers tomorrow.

P90X Day #2 - Plyometrics

Man do I love this workout! I had a hard time getting through this but a month and a half off of exercising will do that to an individual. At times I think that I should be breathing harder through that workout but I know I'm getting after it when my legs are burning like they were. The funny thing about P90X is that I'm fine the next morning but as the day goes on the muscles start really screaming at me. But by the time I need to work them again they calm down just enough for me to abuse them, suckers!

My chest and shoulders are still sore from last night but I remember that from last time and they should be ready to go by tomorrow night. Well, I've finished my recovery drink and now relaxing and calming down before heading to bed. Since the Rays aren't playing tonight I can go to bed earlier that last night.