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Today is the second phase of my weight loss/strength gaining fitness plan. And this phase should last me for many months (six planned so far, and more likely for the next few years).
So today we will dispense with the Pilates morning routines. I may start them again, but not until I get more used to this new routine. For those unfamiliar with P90X, it's a relatively new program, sold on 13 DVDs built on the principle of muscle confusion (in which I am a firm believer, and not just because of this routine).
Today was the Chest & Back routine (normally about 55 minutes, I did 30), followed by the Ab Ripper X routine (about 16 minutes, and I completed it with several breaks). Both are SUPER intense, and a damn good workout. I got my cardio going just from these exercises alone.
For you workout freaks (Joe W., James B., Sam H.) - you know the feeling. It's gonna KILL me tomorrow, but I'm loving it.
FYI, there is a "Lean" version of the program (same DVDs, but the program you follow is cut by about half for each day) for those who are more beginner/intermediate (maybe I should have started there?) or are trying to focus more on weight loss and less on strength.
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So the day-after effect isn't as bad as I expected. My triceps are a little sore, but not excruciatingly so. Good thing I did some prep workouts before starting this program. Otherwise, I'd have been in complete incapacitation.
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