P90X- Plyometrics

Now that you have done P90X Chest and Back and your chest,triceps,back,shoulders and latts are sore, you want to know what to expect with day 2 of the P90X exercise.  Is is just as hard? Are my legs going to be sore as well? Am I going to have to call in sick to work the next day? Again, yes P90X plyometrics is hard but you have to do it at your own pace for what is comfortable for you.  Trust me, it get easier as your body adapts. P90X plyometrics is also known as jump training.  This technique emerged in Eastern Europe in the early 1970′s and was coined by American track coach Fred Wilt. The term “plyometrics” came from the latin plyo+metrics or “measurable increases”.  Plyometric training as awesome for any activity that requires strength and speed as this technique will improve your ability to run faster, jump higher and maneuver better in multidirectional sports.  No matter what sport you play or what your goals are P90X plyometrics can help.

Here is what you will do on plyo day:

Jump Squats

Run-Stance Squats

Airborne Heisman

Swing Kicks

-mini break then repeat sequence

Squat Reach Jumps

Run-Stance Squat Switch Pick Ups

Double Airborne Heisman

Circle Run

-mini break then repeat sequence

Jump Knee Tucks

Mary Katherine Lunges

Leapfrog Squats

Twist Combo

-mini break then repeat sequence

At this point you are a little more than half way done with the plyometrics work out.  There is still some more to go and this work out will really get your heart pumping.  You might have sore calves, glutes, thighs and hamstrings but this is one work out your body will love you for.

Are you ready to commit to the P90X 90 day work out program?

P90X Exercise Program

I don’t care if you are in great shape or average shape, Day 1 of P90X will be a bit of a shock to your system.  You do so many push ups and pull ups and most people’s bodies are not used to that.  Take me for example. I run about 12 miles a week and lift 4 times a week and I still tossed my cookies on Day 1.  I did push myself pretty hard but that is what you are supposed to do. Don’t worry, it does get a little easier once you build up those muscles and endurance.

Here is what P90X Chest and Back day 1 looks like:

Warm up and stretch.

Standard pus ups- Max reps

Wide front pull ups- Max reps

Military push ups- Max reps

Reverse grip chin ups- Max reps

—-mini stretch

Wide fly push ups- Max reps

Closed grip overhand pull ups- Max reps

Decline push ups- Max reps

Heavy Pants

—-mini stretch——–phewwww.I need it.

Diamond push ups- Max reps

Lawnmower’s 8-10 reps or 12-15 depending on goals

Dive bomber push ups- Max reps

Back Fly’s 8-10 reps or 12-15 depending on your goals.

After doing all of this be sure to save some energy to do P90X Ab Ripper X. You will need an additional 15 minutes 3 times a week for this ab work out.

Wow!  What a start.  Guess what?  Now you get to repeat the whole thing but now in a different sequence.  Are you kidding me?  Well my body is shaking now and I have to do that whole thing again?  OK. No problem. (yeah right) Best advice I can give is just to push yourself.  The more you push, the better your results will be.  I can now do this work out with no problem and with a few hundred push ups and over 100 pull ups.  You will get there too.

Most important thing is to do your best. You will make improvements over time.  This will probably be the best overall work out you have ever done.

Ready to take the challenge with the P90X 90 day exercise program? Your body will thank you.

P90X "Bring It"

So you have seen the infomercial for the P90X exercise program several times and you are still wondering if you have what it takes to become a P90X graduate. Well what most people do not know is that there are 3 different versions you can follow and there are also modified moves just in case you are not in the best of shape yet.  When I say modified, I mean doing pull ups with the help of a chair or doing push ups from your knees.

The first version is the Classic P90X workout.  This is probably the most popular and from my experience most people do this workout.  You will focus on every muscle in your body as well as doing some cardio, yoga and kenpo.

The second version is the P90X Doubles version.  This version is for those of you who do not mind working out twice a day.  It is basically the same as the Classic version of P90X but once you enter phase 2 you will be adding a cardio workout in the morning and then completing your regular P90X workout in the p.m.  This version is for those who want to get in some extra cardio exercise for weight loss or more improved performance.  You should be injury free and also have the extra time to commit to another workout 3-4 times a week. If you are a pistol full of energy then P90X doubles is for you.  You are only adding in the Cardio X workout and it is the least intense of the P90X series but it still will burn a ton of calories.

The third version if P90X Lean.  This version if for those people who are looking for a more cardio-based workout that is slightly less intense.  Make no mistake.  This version is still very challenging but just another option to suit each individual’s personal goals.  What you sacrifice in strength and speed gains you will make up for in changes in your lean body mass.  The goal in this version is perfecting each movement in the routine as opposed to focusing on weight or resistance.

So what are you waiting for? Start your P90X journey today.

Roselyn Sanchez

Roselyn Sanchez joins the ranks of many celebrities who are doing P90X to get into awesome shape.  Roselyn Sanchez says in a quote from People Magazine espanol, “I also do the P90X, it is a series of videos that change your body outright.”  Roselyn admits that she had to kick her work outs up a notch once she reached 30.

“When it happened to me, it was like, what is going on?” says Roselyn Sanchez, 35. “My hips. My legs. My stomach used to be really flat, but now I have to be careful with what I eat.”

How does she do it? P90X, a 90 day work out that uses muscle confusion to promote awesome results.  There are 12 different work outs and they all target a different area of the body.

“I swear by it,” says Sanchez, who’s been doing the program every morning for six months. “Every girl needs to give it a try. It will change your body!”

Roselyn Sanchez also abstains from coffee, alcohol, and soda pop.  When she is out she just orders a cranberry juice.

Now we all know her secret on how she stays in such great shape and looks so good on “Without a Trace”.

Roselyn Sanchez also admitted in another People Magazine article “I do Fresh Dining, which is delivered to your home. And the DVD P90X—it’s a 90-day program that transforms you.”

Keep in mind when asked how she stays so fit she didn’t say she spends $500 an hour on the hottest personal trainer in LA or she didn’t say she worked out at the trendiest gym in Beverly Hills.  She simply said, “I do P90X”.  Great thing about P90X is anyone can do it.  All you have to do is order it, stick to the nutrition plan and follow the work out guide.  One of the nice things about P90X is it comes with a 30 day money back guarantee.  If for some reason you do not like it, you can send it back.

Want to commit to the P90X 90 day work out?

Looking for some extreme cardio? Check out Shaun T’s Insanity 60 day work out.

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P90X 90 Day Work Out

Before you run to the phone to order P90X or order it from your coach there are a few things you should know and there are a few things you need to have if you are going to see dramatic results with P90X.

What are the things you need?
- You obviously will need to purchase the whole P90X system including the nutrition plan and the work out guide.  For about $120 you get the whole thing. Beware of the pirated or bootlegged copies that are out there. They are usually of a poor quality and often do not come with the nutrition plan or work out guide. Just so you know, if you do not have the work out guide you will not know the order of the workouts.

- Very Important! You will need a strong will and you need be determined to do the work outs and follow the nutrition plan for the full 90 days.  You want awesome results right? Then this is the best way to get them. Your workouts will be a minimum of 1 hour and a maximum of 1-½ hours usually 1 day a week.

- You will need resistance bands or a set of dumbbells. Personally I used a set of dumbbells but if you choose to go with resistance bands I have seen people still have great results.

- You will need a pull up bar.  Beachbody makes one that can go above your door and is not mounted permanently.  It supports up to 300lbs and you can do 7+ variations of pull-ups.  You can also build your own or there are other makes and models out there.

- You will need a TV, a DVD player and some space to do your workouts.  You do not need much room so if you are in an apartment you will have plenty of room.

- A comfortable set of tennis shoes and some workout attire.

- The right nutrition. P90X comes with a P90X nutrition guide so you will be able to see what kinds of foods you will be eating and what you will need when you take your trip to the grocery store.

- Optional items: These items will help but are not mandatory.  P90X recovery drink, energy bar or P90X protein bar, protein shake and a multi-vitamin.  Remember, you will be draining your body so you will need to put those nutrients back in.

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