Saturday, October 9, 2010

Junior Year of P90X - A Restructuring...

So, as I mentioned before, I am always looking ahead to what's next.  I've referred to this 90 days as being my sophomore year in "Fitness High School".  What I'm learning through this process is that the workouts tend to get a bit on the repetitive side.  Which makes total sense since you're using the same workout videos day in - day out.  I've come up with a plan that involves modifying P90X.  Here's what I'm proposing:

1.  I will maintain the same dietary regiment as before.  I'll revert back to Phase I eating.

2.  I will continue with the supplements, protein bars, and recovery drinks.

3.  I am going to do the regular day 1,3,5 workouts.  I've been referring to them as strength training workouts.

4.  I'm going to start, on days 2 and 4, running on a treadmill in the morning.  Nobody can deny that running is a great cardiovascular exercise and I enjoy it.  It also provides me with a break from "pressing play".

5.  Saturday will be dedicated to doing plyometrics one week and either yoga or kenpo on the other day.

6.  Sunday is going to remain a rest or stretch day.

7.  Ab Ripper X has, admittedly, fallen short in my workout...I'm going to do that workout after school 3 days a week.  In fact, there are a few students that said they'd come down 3 times a week and do Ab Ripper X also.  I figure, why not...more motivation.  I'll be in the back of the band room, hiding behind the timpani so nobody else can see me struggle!  We're going to call it the Ab Ripper X Club.  I know...really creative...wonder where that title came from! 

Assuming phase 2 goes well, I may try one of the other workouts for phase 3....like the doubles workout.

For now...I'm still doing the schedule as much as possible.  I miss workouts from time to time, but I'm not sweating it...that's going to happen.

Well....enough for now...enjoy your weekend and look for more next week!!  Later!

1 comment:

Barbara said...

GREAT plan, Bob!