Power 90 ?

You are dead on Mike. It really helps doing something you love but I also have to workout hard so I can continue to do what I love. If I lived in area that had waves everyday, it would probably be easier to just surf. here a few weeks go by and you can get out of surf shape fast. I finally just ordered the Px90. Wish me luck!

The older we get the more we have to workout so we will be able to workout . How hard is it to surf that first day if you have been sitting around for a month? Or how far can you hike if you have been just floating around on an innertube all summer? Heck, just hauling the laundry or doing the yardwork becomes more difficult every year if I don't workout.
Keep in mind too that while we may love our sports, skin diving, kayaking, biking, surfing, running etc, in order for them to be "building or losing" exercises as opposed to "maintenance" exercises you have to push your limits. Running 3 miles a day is really good for you but if you run the same route at the same pace everyday it becomes a less effective exercise over time. You'll maintain your weight and muscle and endurance but won't lose weight, become stronger or be able to run farther.
If you want to run faster....you have to run faster.

That said, time to get my butt in gear and do my workout.

Alright, where is everyone? I had to promise Skunkape that I wouldn't mention Power90 slackness when I took my daughter in for an office visit. Mostly because I have been slack myself, opting to pack and move boxes instead of my weights.

Bobby????90X? What's the verdict?

Alright, where is everyone? I had to promise Skunkape that I wouldn't mention Power90 slackness when I took my daughter in for an office visit. Mostly because I have been slack myself, opting to pack and move boxes instead of my weights.

Bobby????90X? What's the verdict?

Still awaiting it. Not sure where it is. Then I will read everything, take pics and go for it. It may be around the 15th when I begin. I prefer to start at the 1st of the month so I may wait. Still working out with some other videos every other day but I also noticed some slacking on the power board.

It is really hard to do anything 90 days but soooooo worth it.

How is everyone else doing? I haven't been able to continue since day 8. Even then, I was on a rather modified (easier) version. I did feel I was making some progress before I had to stop.

How about everyone else? Anyone else start yet? Or anyone making good progress? Updates please!

Have not started the PX 90 yet but am real close to getting ready. I have to have my head right first. Once I begin, my competitive nature takes over and I get weird about making sure I finish! Almost a sickness. I am about a week of getting freaky!

My confession: I have been doing xp 90 about 2 to 3 times a week, you know, something always comes up. Company, illness, laziness, etc..... August 11 was my start date. 30+ days later I am 3 lbs down and lost an inch of waistline.....no bad for a slacker!!! Push ups need work, but the rest I can keep up with. What is really cool, is that I am getting an a$$....no kidding.:funn: It's muscle I hope, but I have never had much of one and I run up hill on a treadmill. Its obvious that I am working muscles that needed some work.

Once I get over the crud, I am starting again and hope to work it 6 days a week.

My confession: I have been doing xp 90 about 2 to 3 times a week, you know, something always comes up. Company, illness, laziness, etc..... August 11 was my start date. 30+ days later I am 3 lbs down and lost an inch of waistline.....no bad for a slacker!!! Push ups need work, but the rest I can keep up with. What is really cool, is that I am getting an a$$....no kidding.:funn: It's muscle I hope, but I have never had much of one and I run up hill on a treadmill. Its obvious that I am working muscles that needed some work.

Once I get over the crud, I am starting again and hope to work it 6 days a week.

Not bad at all!!I'm so glad you are getting results. Stick-to-it-iveness really does pay off. Good job and keep going!!

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

The Power90 killed my knees and inflamed my plantar fasciitis. I had to start physical therapy on Friday. My PT guy said to lay off the Power90.

I am so discouraged. I felt so motivated by the DVD. Then extreme pain set in. The pain in my right knee is constant, and the pain radiates up my thigh. My feet hurt so badly that I walk with a limp. I think it was the yoga part of the DVD that did me in. When I started a yoga class last year, that messed up my knees and feet and I had to drop out.

The Power90 killed my knees and inflamed my plantar fasciitis. I had to start physical therapy on Friday. My PT guy said to lay off the Power90.

I am so discouraged. I felt so motivated by the DVD. Then extreme pain set in. The pain in my right knee is constant, and the pain radiates up my thigh. My feet hurt so badly that I walk with a limp. I think it was the yoga part of the DVD that did me in. When I started a yoga class last year, that messed up my knees and feet and I had to drop out.

I'm so sorry to hear this.

I know it takes a long time to get knees back in order once you mess 'em up. Maybe you will have to do a more moderate version once you are fit again. I think the best part of Power90 is the "just keep at it" approach.

My health is getting better too. I had a bit of a scare last time so I'm going to give it two more weeks before I start up again. I will probably take it even easier on myself this time.

Consistency just has to pay off even if you aren't going full-bore. Like a friend of mine used to say "doing something is much better than doing nothing."

The Power90 killed my knees and inflamed my plantar fasciitis. I had to start physical therapy on Friday. My PT guy said to lay off the Power90.

I am so discouraged. I felt so motivated by the DVD. Then extreme pain set in. The pain in my right knee is constant, and the pain radiates up my thigh. My feet hurt so badly that I walk with a limp. I think it was the yoga part of the DVD that did me in. When I started a yoga class last year, that messed up my knees and feet and I had to drop out.

For what its worth I had a horrible knee injury a few years back and was really struggling with what to do. It really can become a catch 22. The exercise can mess up your knees but not doing it will really mess up way more then just your knees. I started at balance taking spin. In 2 months my knees were extremely strong. You have to get those quads back in shape and they will fix your knees.
Keep in mind you do not have to keep up with the people in the video. Thats where you can get hurt. Go at your own pace.

For what its worth I had a horrible knee injury a few years back and was really struggling with what to do. It really can become a catch 22. The exercise can mess up your knees but not doing it will really mess up way more then just your knees. I started at balance taking spin. In 2 months my knees were extremely strong. You have to get those quads back in shape and they will fix your knees.
Keep in mind you do not have to keep up with the people in the video. Thats where you can get hurt. Go at your own pace.

One of the things they have me on at PT is an exercise bike to strengthen my knees. Hopefully that'll help. Really frustrating.

I can help you out with quad building, knee recovery exercises if you need them. I successfully rehabbed one knee after a hiking accident/torn miniscus/patella fixin!
Talk to your PT about squats against the wall. Slide down, hold it for 15, 20, 30 seconds and back up. Lots of balance work, stand on one leg and throw heavy ball into rebounder and catch it, do it on a wobble board if you can. Use the resistance bands attached to your ankle, the other end to heavy furniture and do pull backs to the back, front and both sides. Nice and easy! Make sure your PT is working with you. I've noticed that there are those who are really not into it and just kind of go through the motions. I've had to convince more than one that my rehab is just as important to me as any star athlete and that I wasn't there just so they could send a bill to my insurance company.


WHOSE UP FOR AN OCTOBER 1ST START??? Lots of people have said they are interested. Everyone's lives seem to have gotten in the way. What do y'all say to pushing daily workouts into the forefront of our lives? "Kids, fix your own breakfast, I'm working out." Skunkape, ready to unpack your videos yet!

Just started px90! OMG! Day one was yesterday. It was brutal. By the time we got to abs 1 hour later I could barely lift my feet to do certain crunches! I really thought I was in decent shape until I started this madness! On a positive note, I WILL DO THE 90 DAYS!

P90X is kicking my a##! We are in the 4th day and this is intense! Bev says she thinks the X stands for "xcuse" me while I vomit! Not sure if we were ready for this but gonna give it hell for as long as we can make it!

Hang in there. I have several friends who did not let it kick their butts....now they are the ones kicking butt.

every part of my body hurts. this is silly.

every part of my body hurts. this is silly.

Keep it up girl! You are doing great. Maybe you don't have the flu but the p90x bug! I hear it makes you sore all over. Sweat like a pig and see stars! I even hear it can get so bad you wil have nausea and possibly vomiting! Do you have any of these symptoms?

WHOSE UP FOR AN OCTOBER 1ST START??? Lots of people have said they are interested. Everyone's lives seem to have gotten in the way. What do y'all say to pushing daily workouts into the forefront of our lives? "Kids, fix your own breakfast, I'm working out." Skunkape, ready to unpack your videos yet!

I've convinced my wife... we're in! Is there anyone that chickened out willing to part with their unopened box? I'm sure it would be therapeutic to your guilty conscience. My Doc told me exercise was good for ME!;-)

My Doc told me exercise was good for ME!;-)

Hmmm, very interesting!!!!

Skunkape? Paging 30A skunky?

Hail yah we got two more in. A week from Thursday. By then BobbyJ and Romeo will be sooo buff (or at least able to move again) and my boys will be around to work out with me, that always helps.

Just completed day 5 of this thing. Power Yoga X! 1.5 hours! One of the most intense workouts of my life!

Just completed day 5 of this thing. Power Yoga X! 1.5 hours! One of the most intense workouts of my life!

We need an applause button that just puts this guy under your post!

Hmmm, very interesting!!!!

Skunkape? Paging 30A skunky?

Hail yah we got two more in. A week from Thursday. By then BobbyJ and Romeo will be sooo buff (or at least able to move again) and my boys will be around to work out with me, that always helps.

I was trying to be subtle...;-)

I was trying to be subtle...;-)

Do you think he knows we were talking about him?
See, ya need to talk to my kids, they will tell you that I have always had a problem with being subtle.

Today, legs and back the ab ripper x! pray for me. Bev is out with a cold/strep. I think she got the p90Xitis!

The starter kit I started Aug. 11 th is starting again tomorrow, Sept. 23rd. I have some really good excuses.....Now I am on the torture trip for sure!!! I'll check in when I am finished in the AM. Thanks BobbyJ and Romeosmydog for the inspiration....don't stop!