dspapo Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > tony + dreya forever he tooootally wants to bone that chick. Like without a doubt.
I’m sure he has. A few years later she was in a movie and they gave him a small role in it. (“The Gymnast”)
I was looking at Crossfit. Looks interesting. The website is a bit confusing. I take it you must have a local crossfit center
mwvt9 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I have done it. It works. > > As CF_AHHH said, you have to stick to the diet to > really see results. You will get stronger either > way though. So mwvt9, are you saying you look like one of the guys in “after pics” on the website? If so, do the chicks throw themselves at you? Cuz that’s what’s important…
I completed all 90 days and almost looked like one of the after pics. Then there was a death in my family and everything stopped. I will have revisited it a couple of times, but haven’t made it through 90 days again yet.
P90X is a great workout, especially if you are short of time, however in many ways it is glorified cardiovascular training. The huge bias towards positive reviews on the interwebs you read about P90X has much less to do with the quality of it and more to do with the generous referral program they have with sub-vendors. That said, If you can’t make it to the gym, and want to go “passive” on a workout routine in which you don’t want to have to design one yourself, P90X is probably as good as your going to get. I have the videos and still watch some from time to time (their ab workout is one of the best programs I’ve come accross). Crossfit is great, but you definitely DO NOT need to actually go to a crossfit gym to do crossfit-style workouts. In addition to just going to their website for the WOD (workout of the day), there are tons of iPhone apps that have databases of all the crossfit workouts. For example, check out “The Whiteboard” app, I think it was 2 bucks. Crossfit can be very cultish that can turn some people off, but many people appreciate the commeraderie of going to the crossfit gym, and it’s a great value considering you usually get access to a competant trainer that can show you the basics. If/when you first start out doing crossfit-type workouts, don’t get discouraged if you are extremely weak in the beginning, you will likely progress quickly. I personally created (and constantly tweak) a program loosely based on Mark Rippetoe’s barbell training/research (he wrote the bible on barbell training called "starting strength "), as well as Ross Enamait’s books, which are essentials IMO (rosstraining.com). Neither of these guys f#@k around, are tough as nails and will likely motivate you to get strong. I also do ‘crossfit-style’ workouts about twice a week, mainly Tabata intervals, and I also do yoga once a week. Any program that makes you feel healthy and strong is a positive, and as you progress you will end up finding out what is right for you, given your time constraints and fitness goals.
mp2438 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > dspapo Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > tony + dreya forever > > > you do know he was in softcore porn before p90x, > right? he’s not a 1-woman guy, though he > definitely has a thing for that chick. no, i didn’t know that. i’m not sure if i want to see a video or not. i think that 2 of the yoga girls and that dentist girl are a lot better looking though.
Is the P90 a better way to start for a couch-potato with dreams of just being a potato? Heard P90X is a tough way to start out if you arent quite seaworthy yet…
both programs are good. P90 will make you lose more weight and get you better prepared for P90X. P90X is good for an “average” fitness level and high willingness to tolerate pain. If you could pass the “fit test,” go for P90X.
taketwo Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > P90X is a great workout, especially if you are > short of time, however in many ways it is > glorified cardiovascular training. The huge bias > towards positive reviews on the interwebs you read > about P90X has much less to do with the quality of > it and more to do with the generous referral > program they have with sub-vendors. That said, If > you can’t make it to the gym, and want to go > “passive” on a workout routine in which you don’t > want to have to design one yourself, P90X is > probably as good as your going to get. I have the > videos and still watch some from time to time > (their ab workout is one of the best programs I’ve > come accross). > > Crossfit is great, but you definitely DO NOT need > to actually go to a crossfit gym to do > crossfit-style workouts. In addition to just going > to their website for the WOD (workout of the day), > there are tons of iPhone apps that have databases > of all the crossfit workouts. For example, check > out “The Whiteboard” app, I think it was 2 bucks. > Crossfit can be very cultish that can turn some > people off, but many people appreciate the > commeraderie of going to the crossfit gym, and > it’s a great value considering you usually get > access to a competant trainer that can show you > the basics. If/when you first start out doing > crossfit-type workouts, don’t get discouraged if > you are extremely weak in the beginning, you will > likely progress quickly. > > I personally created (and constantly tweak) a > program loosely based on Mark Rippetoe’s barbell > training/research (he wrote the bible on barbell > training called "starting strength > "), as well as Ross Enamait’s books, which are > essentials IMO (rosstraining.com). Neither of > these guys f#@k around, are tough as nails and > will likely motivate you to get strong. I also do > ‘crossfit-style’ workouts about twice a week, > mainly Tabata intervals, and I also do yoga once a > week. > > Any program that makes you feel healthy and strong > is a positive, and as you progress you will end up > finding out what is right for you, given your time > constraints and fitness goals. Good information. Thanks.
Another vote for crossfit here. I do it on my own (at home/Y) without going to a box. As long as you stay humble until you get your bearings (ie don’t worry about doing anything close to the weights they prescribe on the main page until you know you can), anyone can do it. The key is scaling it to your comfort level…and adding more/going faster next time. There are tons of videos on the site and a very active message board for any questions. I was a D1 athlete in college and am now in my early 30s with 2 kids and a full time job…and would say I am in better shape now after 9 months of crossfit then I was then (with a major dropoff in between).
anc417 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Another vote for crossfit here. I do it on my own > (at home/Y) without going to a box. As long as you > stay humble until you get your bearings (ie don’t > worry about doing anything close to the weights > they prescribe on the main page until you know you > can), anyone can do it. The key is scaling it to > your comfort level…and adding more/going faster > next time. There are tons of videos on the site > and a very active message board for any questions. > > > I was a D1 athlete in college and am now in my > early 30s with 2 kids and a full time job…and > would say I am in better shape now after 9 months > of crossfit then I was then (with a major dropoff > in between). What type of equipment do you need to do the WODs?
At home I have a pullup bar, jump rope, and homemade med ball. Use porch steps for box jumps, sprints around the block or at the local track…sometimes you have to get crafty which is part of the fun. Most lifting is deadlift, squats (back, front, overhead), and cleans/snatch/press, with some kettlebell work as well. I go to the Y 2 days a week and workout at home 2 days a week so I rearrange the workouts to line up with my schedule. I still end up doing a fair amount of subbing but usually I can get it to work…and if not just pick a workout that fits where I am that day (hotel, traveling, etc).
I started P90X Monday! Thanks to everyone here particularly MP2438 for recommmending it… I already feel better. Time to get rid of all that post-exam gristle and goop, to paraphrase tony.
^glad you started it up. Enjoy your hard work pay off. 
It’s really funny on the cardio video where tony starts imitating Ahnold! hahahahah…
German Potato Soup!
Bankin’ Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > German Potato Soup! hahahahhahaaha
Did P90X after L2 last year and really enjoyed it, although I didn’t complete the last 2 weeks as I was busy getting married. I was still fitter than I had ever been in my life though at the end. Planning to dust off the old DVD’s and do it again now (gotta get rid of the CFA-belly), though perhaps not as intensely.
Started the lowly P90 system last night. It was (sadly) challenging but at least I can say that I have two workouts behind me (cardio last night / strength this morning). Dont know what P90X does – but i know that i couldnt handle it. 2 kids, 8 and 6, married 10+ years… i need to eeeeease into this. But feels good. thanks to all for motivation!