I finished the p90x routine on September 10, 2010.

Before I share my results, I must confess that I wasn’t as consistent during the last 2 weeks as I was during the rest of the program.  Still, I’m content with the results.

June 12, 2010

Weight: 177.2 lbs

Pull ups: 4

Push ups: 51 reps

Toe touch: -4 inches (translation: I couldn’t touch my toes!)

Wall squat: 58 seconds

Bicep curls: 20 reps of 20 lbs dumbbells

Abs – In & Outs: 50 reps

September 12, 2010

Weight: 164.6 lbs

Pull ups: 10

Push ups: 60 reps

Toe touch: +1.25 inches

Wall squat: 1 minute and 43 seconds

Bicep curls: 30 reps of 20 lbs dumbbells

Abs – In & Outs: 100 reps

Overall thoughts:

1. p90x works.  With dedication and discipline, you’ll get results (just like any other dedicated work out routine).  This helps take out the planning (which is half the battle) because it does all of it for you.  You just need to do it.

2. p90x was challenging.  They go all out and really push you.  Even at the end of the 3rd month, the routines never became easy (although they did become easier).

3. p90x is a one time thing for me (I think).  The workouts became very familiar to me, maybe too familiar.  The fun factor definitely started to wane.  I think I’m going to move to doing sports that I enjoy and hitting the weight room for my exercise.

4. I’ve learned a lot of new exercises from p90x that I will incorporate into my regular workout routine in the weight room.  I like Ab Ripper X (but I hate it at the same time), the stretches, plyometric exercises, etc.

Now comes the hard part: sticking with the diet and workout routine.

I’ll update as we go along.

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