I started P90x today. I had heard so many things about it and its popularity that I decided to do my own research. In case you don’t know what p90x is about, it’s a 90 day fitness program that is very “X”treme in every aspect. Every workout is planned out for you for the full 90 days. The “secret” of P90x is the theory of muscle confusion: Overtime, when people do the same workouts over and over again and your body adapts to those workouts,which in turn creates a plateau of development. What p90x does is trick the body to where you NEVER plateau and always making conscience gains with different workouts every 30 days.

I like how they advertise it’s not a quick fix to being fit, and the host Tony Horton makes it clear it’s not a couch-to-fitness program. Looking at their website, participant’s results seem amazing. People have lost double digit body fat percentages, weight, and increased strength and flexibility…all the things I’ve been talking about. I think what appealed to me most is that I don’t have to think about what workout is coming next; I can just look at the p90x calender, and follow the program. Add this with my triathlon coaching that starts off  next week.

P90X - X is for Xtreme.

After day 1, I can totally feel the tightness in my muscles in my back and chest. I think doing all the pull-ups well definitely help with the swim. Today is plyometrics. I was thinking about substituting this for a swim, bike or run, but after some research, many runners who are doing p90x say this workout is invaluable as it works your weaknesses and makes you more of a explosive runner. So be it.

I’m concerned about all the workouts. During my winter break, it’s not a big deal. However, with my coaching beginning next week, marathon build up, it’ll be a little tough getting all the workouts in. Doesn’t look like there will much sleeping in come 2010. The p90x program tells you to take before and after pics at day 1,30,60, and 90. I did take my before photos, but due to lack of narcissism that I have, I’m not gonna post them online till the end.   Overall, I”m pretty excited with everything moving in the right direction