P90X Evaluation

Today was my last day doing the 90 day P90X workout program. I think I mentioned before that I was not to fond of it after having done the first workout and really hoped it would grow on me. Well grow on me it did! I love the strength training in this program and I love the results! I did not lose any weight which for me is ok as I am happy with my current weight. I did have an increase in muscle definition and also an increase in energy. There is only one thing I didn't like about these workouts at first, and that is that they are kind of long. I think each workout is at least 50 minutes long which normally I might have one workout during the week that was that long and the rest would be 40 min or less. However, I don't mind the time anymore, probably because I am so happy with the results that I am more willing to set aside that much time for working out. The other thing I liked about this program is I really didn't follow it exactly and still had good results. Here are a few things I did differently...

- I did not stick to the diet. They give you an entire meal plan and tell you exactly how to calculate your calories too. I'm just not that disciplined. Maybe one day:)

- I only did the ab workout twice in the whole 90 days. I just didn't want to do an extra 15 minutes of abs on top of a 50 minute- 1 hour workout. However I think my abs still became more toned, probably as a result of the core work required in each workout.

- I never did the yoga video. It's an hour and a half long and I hate yoga.

- Never did the stretch video.

- Sometimes I would substitute running for the cardio workouts.

- I used a chair to do modified pull ups and was on my knees for almost every push up.

Point being you do not have to be a psycho to get results, you just have to do the best you can!

I would recommend home workouts for anyone who is trying to lose weight. There are so many benefits to sticking to a workout plan and really it doesn't take that much time out of the day to do it. Exercise is the best way to rev up the metabolism so that you burn calories even when you are resting. I love home workouts because they allow you the convenience to exercise privately in your own home, they come with a personal trainer on screen to motivate you, cheaper than a gym membership, and there is lots of variety out there to keep exercise different and interesting. All you have to do is set aside that time and push play!

Now I am onto 5 weeks of triathlon training however I think I will continue to do 3 days a week of the resistance workouts. I'm addicted!  Looking forward to trying out P90X2 after the triathlon is over!