Comments on: X2 Core – P90X2 Day 1

By: Jonathan Register

Jonathan Register — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:25:44 +0000

In reply to Tony.

CONGRATS Tony for starting P90X2! Sounds like you and I have the same goals! :-)

Yep, you are right as far as the recovery. You’re to do it when you need it. Check out my latest blog post for more info on that-

https://trek2befit.com/yesterdays-workout-epic-failure

As far as skipping the recovery days…I highly recommend against that. They laid it out like that for a reason so you really should stick with it as is (at least for the first round). Let us know how this week of P90X2 goes for you! BRING IT!

By: Tony

Tony — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:05:48 +0000

Hi Jonathan,

I’ve started Day 1 today. My first week I’m looking at it as learning the moves, yet I enjoyed X2Core – a couple routines with the stability ball will take some practice – talk about trying to be stable! LOL My goal also is to bulk up. Currently I take after my workout a protein shake called Pro complex Gainer – trying to up my calories and protein and carbs. Look forward to reading more of your tips with this new program. Looking forward to Day 2. :) Question – I did read that recovery is done when you need it. I’m thinking of doing it after every three weeks. (X2 mobility) So day 3 is “rest” period but can I just skip that and go to the next routine, Day 4?

By: Jonathan Register

Jonathan Register — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:42:33 +0000

In reply to Nancy Snyder. Awesome! Congrats for starting P90X2! What's got you doing the program? I use Optimum Nutrition, Gold Standard Whey protein (the french vanilla flavor). I think it tastes pretty good.

By: Nancy Snyder

Nancy Snyder — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:45:53 +0000

I was wondering if there was a whey protein shake that you could recommend that actually tastes good. LOL I’m starting P90X2 today

By: Jonathan Register

Jonathan Register — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:27:14 +0000

In reply to DJ Farrar.

Awesome!!! Congrats again on your results buddy!

Good! Keep us updated on your workouts with this round of P90X….BRING IT!

By: DJ Farrar

DJ Farrar — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:45:02 +0000

at work most definitely a couple people have actually asked if I had been working out and what I was doing. Several people at my job now have started doing the P90X, most of them are trying to lose wait so I told them keep the kenpo and plyo in there program at least for the 1st time around. I am 44 years old I was @ 114 LBS, I smoke etc. so the plyo and kenpo was not for me plus it burns a lot of calories, I will say though when I was doing the plyo and kenpo I now only smoke a half a pack a day versus the 1 and 1/2 packs. I am a believer in the P90X and start my 2nd round Wed, I am trying to put on 12 more lbs and hopefully by April the 23rd I will accomplish it. I invested in a 1 to 40 LBD weighted vest as well and will be starting with 5 LBS for the push ups and pull ups

By: Jonathan Register

Jonathan Register — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:18:50 +0000

In reply to DJ Farrar.

Wow….NICE job DJ! Sounds like you’ve been packing on the muscle! Yea your schedule looks awesome. Here in the next few weeks I’ll have to post the P90X workout schedule for bulking up. Be on the lookout for that.

Have the people around you noticed your gain in muscle?

By: DJ Farrar

DJ Farrar — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:46:08 +0000

Jonathan I really like your blog. I finished the P90X I have gained 9 LBS, 3 inches on my waist and 2.5 inches on my chest. Me like you are also trying to bulk up. I am going to complete the P90X again before starting the P90X2 but this time I have it modified. Monday through Friday will be workouts with rest or Yoga on Saturday and rest or stretch on Sunday. Here is my schedule and would like to know what you think, also you are so correct about the nutrition, without it the workouts will not help putting on the weight needed.

Mon = chest&back
Tues = shoulders & arms
Wed = legs
Thurs = back & biceps
Friday = chest, shoulders & triceps
Sat = rest or Yoga
Sunday = rest or stretch

By: Jonathan Register

Jonathan Register — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:03:47 +0000

In reply to Luke. GREAT JOB Luke! Congrats for starting P90X2! Yep, it will get better with time! Keep us updated on how your P90X2 workouts go!

By: Luke

Luke — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:52:17 +0000

I just completed my FIRST DAY of p90x2 (X2 Core), and man I was sweating SO much but it felt great. I also struggle with some balance moves, but I am guessing that will improve more over time. Just thought I’d let you know I have officially started p90x2 and I am ready for this journey to finally begin!