Questions tagged [p90x]
Power 90 Extreme, is a commercial home exercise regimen, known for its intensity.
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What are some good alternatives to the Maffetone method for building an aerobic base?
My goals, simply stated (in order of highest priority first)
Improve overall health through fitness (for me this would include losing some weight, I hover around 190lbs as a 6'0" male, ~37 years ...
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What can I do to follow/replicate a home exercise routine at the gym?
Several years ago, I was following along P90X and seeing some nice progress up until about 2/3rds through my first round when I sprained my ankle playing Ultimate. Long story short, life happened, and ...
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P90x protein menu
Hello I'm about to start using the p90x and I'm looking over the fat shredder menu and was wondering when it says protein powder is that meaning to drink a protein shake or what because that's got me ...
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Can I use ON Whey Protein and P90X Recovery Formula together?
I'm doing Body Beast. I was using P90X Recovery Formula after workout but it's doesn't have enough protein for me to reach my goals. So I've decided to use Whey protein too. What is the best time to ...
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What's a good exercise regime for when traveling/vacationing/etc.?
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I'm looking for some input for those of who have an active lifestyle, watch what you eat, try to stay in shape, but also aim to enjoy your time on vacation, as well.
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P90x nutrition guide
I want to start P90x, but I don't have enough time for their nutrition. I don't want to prepare anything, also I don't have access to some of the suggested foods.
I prefer to have dinner and other ...
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New Workout Plan Causes Soreness
I'm in the second week of trying P90X and after I do the plyo x workout I can barely walk afterwards. This last 3-4 days.
I have a physically demanding job and spend 8-10 hours a day at work and use a ...
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Am I doing p90x right?
I've been doing p90x for about four months now on almost a daily basis. I've noticed my pattern of eating has become more frequent and I supplement with protein every day that I work out. However, I'...
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Whey Protein or Recovery Formula?
I'm doing P90X and Insanity. I've been taking Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60 (a whey isolate formula), and it works amazing. I also got the results and recovery formula from beachbody.com when I ...
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Prevent Injuries At Home Gym on Carpet
I have started some exercise programs at home such as P90X and Insanity. However, I have found that working out on my carpet has proven to be difficult in a number of ways. For example, when jumping ...
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Do the effects of creatine wear off as you are using it?
I've been trying to get through a whole round of P90x for just about the entire summer with out a lot of luck. I always feel very fatigued and tired during my workout. While, I'm not following the ...
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Need to get back into shape. Is there a slightly lighter p90x type-thing?
I need to start working out.
Since a teenager I've been slightly overweight (10-15lbs, nothing crazy) but quite active usually doing Wrestling, Judo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, multiple times a ...
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Side effects of doing half of a "doubled" workout
The P90X chest and back workout consists of a set of exercises which are done in two sets... do each exercise (pushups, pullups, rows, etc) for X seconds (varies for each exercise), and then repeat ...
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P90X Protein Portions
So in the P90X meal plan, it says you can substitute 1/3 cup of protein powder for a protein serving.
Now, the serving size of most (if not all) whey proteins is 28.5 g - or one scoop. Basically, one ...
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What are good dumbbells or barbells for P90X?
I'm looking to buy a barbell/dumbbell set to start doing P90X again. I came across the Bowflex and the Powerblock adjustable sets, but they just seem so freaking expensive ($300 to start for each).
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What diet/excercise plan should I take on this summer?
I'd like to do a 'Summer transformation' over this summer vacation (I'm sure that's not a new concept). I'm male, 16, 5'9, and 167.5 lbs. I'm not overweight, but I'm got stomach fat, and I'd rather ...
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Treating Lower Back Soreness resulting from exercise
I started working out again (P90X Lean) about 2 weeks ago and after the 3rd day my lower back was really sore. I figured it was just muscle soreness so I continued excercise the 4th day; which made if ...
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Are there Home Gym/Open Source Crossfit or p90x training groups?
I'm looking to change my workout, just to keep me motivated (I do this every 3-4 months) and wondered if there were any home gym/free (open source like) programs similar to Crossfit or p90x. The ...
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