Being one month into P90X and having dealt with shoulder issues this entire time, I feel like I can comment a bit about what causes shoulder issues with the program and modifications that have worked for me during this rehab period. First, let me stress that you should always listen to your doctor or physical [...]
I’m in my 3rd real full week of P90X (excluding the first two weeks of the year, where I just did cardio and abs) and I’m already seeing things I need to adjust, both in my diet and in my exercise. For starters, I’m taking 2 recovery weeks. Yes, that’s right….two. I think it is [...]
If you follow P90X’s plan, you know you’ll eat 20% of your calories in fat (either 360, 480, or 600 calories a day). Of course, you’ll eat the rest in lean proteins (i.e. low fat meats) or carbs/grains. Which is counter-productive to the Primal Blueprint diet. Instead of a 50/30/20 protein/carb/fat ration, I’m aiming for [...]
P90X Chest and Back today, along with Ab Ripper X. My bicep tendon was a bit of an issue at time today. I’ve actually learned that part of the problem is that my arm is internally rotated (when your arms are relaxed to your side, your hands should face each other…my left arm faces straight [...]
I’m three weeks into my transformation into eating via The Primal Blueprint and using P90X (modified) for my workouts. It’s been a great three weeks and the transition has been easier than what I anticipated. Although I’m not able to “bring it” like I want with P90X due to the shoulders, I still feel like [...]
Today was just P90X day 3, Shoulders and Arms. This was heavily modified to not do anything against the therapist’s orders. So, no overhead work (i.e. no shoulder presses of any time) and made sure to take lighter weights. Unfortunately, most of it was a bit too light. It did not feel like much of [...]
P90X Plyo was a challenge today. Yesterday was a two workout day (Chest and Back in the morning, and the PT in the afternoon). To compound things, I got to bed late last night. I had a cramp in my leg overnight which woke me up. And then, I woke up ahead of my alarm [...]
This week I’ve restarted P90X to incorporate the upper body workouts. I still have a slightly modified schedule (doing Kenpo at the beginning of the week instead of the end, to keep my PT days lined up with my resistance days), but today brought Chest and Back back into my world. A couple of rules [...]
This weekend I was put to the test… Friday night we decided to go out to eat. With 3 kids, all young, we decided to hit a buffet place. Now, you may be quick to judge and criticize our decision to visit such a place that contributes to the obesity problem in America, but just [...]
If you look at The Primal Blueprint and think about the outline of fitness Mark Sisson gives in the book, yoga would probably fall under the rest/walk days. Nothing too strenuous, some stretching, some light resistance work (body weight only), and some sweat, but nothing overboard. Well, at least that’s how I view the yoga. [...]
