As a recap, I am doing a hybrid workout with P90X, Les Mills
Combat and running. I just finished week
3 and I feel strong. The workouts have
been easy for me but I’ve been slipping a little on the nutrition. I’m using the P90X app on my iPhone to not only
track my workouts but to track my meals.
It’s been helpful. According to
the nutrition guide I need 1,800 calories.
Without netting out the calories burned for my workouts that is about
what I’m consuming. I am trying to
follow phase I, or the Fat Shredder Phase.
This is where I’ve been struggling.
It is tough keeping it to one carb a day. I think on my running/cardio days I will allow
myself 2 carbs and stick to the Fat Shredder option on my strength training
days. I’ll let you know how that works.
Here was my schedule during week 2
Monday - P90X Core Synergistics
Highlights: I did about 60 push-ups. I’m mostly doing modified push-ups at this
point. I love banana rolls!
Tuesday - 4 mile run at 5:15am. It was a chilly morning at about 34 degrees. I ran faster than normal at 9’53” minute
mile.
Wednesday -P90X Shoulders and Arms
I increased my weight for some moves and increased reps on
others. Each time I have to bring
it. I won’t see results unless I push
each time and do the best I can.
Thursday – Les Mills Combat HIIT 1
I’ll be honest, I was expecting punching and kicking but
this 30 minute workout was interval resistance training and included moves such
as dead-lifts, squats, power cleans, and power presses. It also included
push-ups, burpees, plyo lunges, and jump squats. Hmmm…not what I wanted to do the day before
my leg workout. However, it was a great
workout.
Friday – Oh good thing I had a doctor’s appointment that
morning. I had to fast for blood work so
no workout. Rest day!!
Saturday - P90X Legs
and Back and Swimming
All I’ll say is I pushed too much last week so I didn’t want
to push too hard again. I like being
able to walk the day after legs. I also
went to the YMCA and did some laps in the pool while my son had swim
lessons.
Sunday – 8.25 mile run.
It was warm and a little rainy and just a little hilly. The P90X stretch later in the day felt so
good!
Week 3
Monday - P90X Core Synergistics
This week I did over 75 push-ups. Again, I did mostly modified. Next week I’ll try to do just regular
push-ups.
Tuesday – Combat 60
Extreme Cardio Fighter. In this 60
minute workout you do a little Tae Kwon Do, Muay Thai, Karate, and Kick
Boxing. The punches and kicks are the
same as in the other DVDs but there is something about the order and
combinations of moves that make this work out the best so far. I never got bored!
Wednesday -P90X
Shoulders and Arms
I pushed it again and I felt great.
Thursday – Les Mills Combat
60 Live: Ultimate Warrior’s Workout
Another great Les Mills Combat workout. There is an energy with the DVD that is
catchy. It might be that the instructors
are pumped and working out in front of a live audience.
Friday – P90X Legs and Back.
Once again, I didn’t want to push it but I did stay focused. Oh, single leg wall squats and the calf raise
series. I don’t think I like you.
Saturday – Kenpo X
and Swimming
I love the Kenpo X workout.
There are lots of blocks, punches and kicks. But they are done in sets rather than in a
routine like Combat. As a result I don’t
think this workout is as intense but it is a great workout nonetheless.
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If you want more information about P90X or Les Mills Combat, leave me a message. Let's chat. To order these fitness programs, visit my site: www.beachbodycoach.com/katsquest