So you are doing P90X and now you know just how hard P90X Chest and Back is. Looking for some tips that will make chest and back a little easier? Looking for some tips to help you make it all the way through?  Looking for some tips on how to do pull ups since you can’t even do one?

Well don’t worry because you are not alone. P90X Chest and Back is all about pushing and pulling with 12 dynamic exercises.  As you probably already know you will quickly feel the burn with this P90X work out.  If you do not feel the burn then you are not doing enough reps. You need to “Bring It” if this is you.  For the rest of us mortals here are a couple tips that have helped me get through P90X Chest and Back.

Be sure to get enough sleep.  Try and get at least 8 hours of sleep if you can.  I’ve done this work out on 5 hours of sleep and let’s just say it was a lot more difficult.  Getting your rest will definitely help you with your work outs.

Don’t try and work out with a hang over.  Couple beers, ok. 12 beers, not ok.  You might toss your cookies plus you won’t get the best results if you are drinking too much while doing P90X.  Do you want to see your six pack or drink a six pack?

Pace yourself. I know Tony Horton says it during the work out but it might not get heard.  Remember you have to do 2 sets so save some energy to get through the second round.

Listen to your body.  If it says stop then stop! The last thing you want to do is injure yourself.  You don’t want to have to stop in the middle of your 90 days because you pulled something.  Nobody knows your body better than you so listen to it.

Stay away from negative people, they will try and bring you down.  Try and surround yourself with people you can share your achievements with and who value fitness just as much as you do.  If you can’t find anyone then send me and email.  I love P90X and I like talking about it so we will get along just fine.

Use a chair with your pull ups if you have to.  Tony Horton is always saying don’t be a hero and it applies to chest and back as well.  Get on that chair and do as many reps as you can.  Trust me, by the end of the 90 days you won’t believe how much strength you have gained.

Maintain good form. The better your form the better your results are going to be.  If you start to lose your form then you are done with that exercise.  If you need to, go do your knees while doing push ups and grab the chair while doing pull ups.

Stick to the P90X Nutrition Plan and get your calories.  If you try and cut too many out of your diet then you will not have the energy to complete your work outs.  It might be a good idea to get some supplements for those days you are on the road or need something quick.  There is always P90X protein bars, P90X results and recovery formula and P90X peak health formula to make sure you are getting some additional nutrition.

If you have any great tips that have helped you out please add them in the comments section so we can all benefit.  Thanks in advance.

So I have received this question on more than one occasion so I decided to do a post about how much space is required to do P90X?  I’ve had questions like “I live in an apartment, will I have enough room for p90X”, “I don’t have a basement, can I do P90X in a bedroom?”, “I have hardwood floors, can I do P90X on them?” and many more.  So what I want to try and do is give everyone a good idea of the space it takes to do P90X.

You do not need much room. I would have to say that a space of 8ft by 8 ft would be sufficient.  You will also need a door to put your easy off pull up bar on. That is the great thing about P90X, you can do it almost anywhere.  Going on vacation? Take your DVD’s and laptop and you can still do your workouts.  You do need to put your dumbbells somewhere, unless you are using resistance bands, but you could  just set them on an extra layer of carpet in whatever room you are doing P90X in.

Personally I do my P90X workouts in the basement and that is where I have my dumbbells and my pull up bar.  We have an area that is padded a little and we have a mat just in case we have company working out with us.  One thing I would like you all to keep in mind is that if you decide to do your P90X workouts in a bedroom or living room that has carpet that the repetitious movements might give your carpet some additional wear and tear.  Same goes if you are working out on hard wood floors. You are jumping, rolling, lunging and stepping all in one small area so I guess I might be stating the obvious but it is just something to think about.  Would I let this little thing hold me back from a lifetime of fitness?  Definitely not!

So basically you can do P90X anywhere as it is pretty versatile.  Just think of all the money you will be saving on gym memberships once you start your own P90X journey.

ESPN Reporter Jenn Brown

Well it looks like we have another celebrity to mention when we talk about P90X results in women.  It is none other than Jenn Brown, an ESPN reporter who has recently commented about doing P90X on twitter.  Jenn Brown is a former bikini model and gymnast and is no stranger to working out hard.  She was also a softball all-star, a junior Olympic diver and a track and field “super star”. With all of these sports under her belt it is no surprise that she chose the P90X 90 day work out to keep her body in tip top shape.

Jenn Brown is also one pretty smart cookie.  Jenn achieved a full academic scholarship at the University of Florida, her home state, and walked on to the to Florida’s division 1 softball team.  She also graduated summa cum laude.

Jenn was on twitter after one of her P90X work outs and said “Just finished P90X cardio and Ab Ripper X…Wow that is an intense workout!!”

Still not convinced that P90X will improve your life and your body?  Just give it a try and you will see what everyone is talking about.  If you don’t then send it back, you have a money back guarantee.

A huge part of part of our day is basically spent sitting on chairs, stools, car seats, on basically anywhere. Did it ever occur to you that sitting can be a good way for you to perform amazing exercise that will help get the toned legs you have longed for? Well, you can. Learning how to get toned legs while sitting is not that difficult. Here are a few exercises that you can do while you sit your time away. Go ahead and learn how to get toned legs.

One exercise you can do to work on your calves is by raising your heels. You can basically use whatever is available for this exercise. With the use of a carry-on bag, a stack of magazines, or a heavy book placed on your lap to serve as resistance, position the balls of your feet firmly on the floor and lift your heels from the ground then lower them. Just repeat the up and down motion until your level of tolerance.

Aside from heel raises, you can also perform toe raises. To do this exercise, you will need to position your heels on the ground. Then, you slowly lift your toes upward. You can either hold them firmly in place or raise and lower them alternately. This is a great exercise to help tone your upper thighs.

Another good exercise to work your thighs is doing leg extensions. This exercise will entail that you position your feet underneath the seat in front of you to create resistance. Once in this position, attempt to lift your legs as you squeeze or contract the muscles of your thighs. You may also do this even without a seat in front of you. Just extend your legs forward and hold it for a few seconds.

You can do another type of exercise which requires you to lean forward as though you are going to get out of your seat. Once your rear is barely off your seat, hold that position as long as you can with the use only of you arms for balance.

To strengthen your inner thighs, place a blanket or a small pillow between your feet. Then, try to lift the object off the ground and at the same time squeeze your legs together. You may also place the object between your knees and do the same – lift and squeeze.

To work your buns, do a gluteal squeeze. To do this, squeeze your rear end’s muscles, hold, then relax.