P90X – Day 19 – Legs, Back and ARX

January 20, 2010 by

Seeing Improvements!

I am half way through week 3 and I am seeing improvements in all my routines. This morning I was able to do 5 good under hand pull-ups with no chair. This is huge for me because I couldn’t do one 19 days ago! During this routine I was adding weights when Tony gave the option during the different leg exercises. Wall squats are getting a lot better as well. I held all the wall routines for the maximum time, even the leg raises.

Ab Ripper X was a solid workout as usual. In previous ARX routines I would go a little faster than Tony to get a extra rest between sets. It is also easier to get it done quicker. However, there is a reason he sets that pace. It gives you extra resistance and works the muscles harder. Today kept up with the pace of the group. This gave me an extra workout for sure. Learning from previous ARX workouts, I now start some of the exercises while Tony is still explaining. Like the V-up Roll up. I will get  head start and I actually finished with the group today. My form is still shaky on the Side Raises, but overall I am enjoying Ab Ripper X.

Each time I watch the routines, I pick up different things going on in the background. Today I kept laughing every time Drea was denying Eric on the fist bumps. I understand he may not be her favorite person, but can’t he get a little love? I think she rejected him twice and the third time he had to shove his fist in her face to get some recognition. Thank goodness he stuck with it though. Would have looked bad for the video if he gave up on her.

Staying Motivated

It is amazing how just sticking with P90X for 19 days keeps me motivated. There is not even a question about whether or not I am going to get out of bed at 5:15am to workout. My morning routine is very methodical and it is really helping me stay on point. Also, keeping a daily log of my P90X journey is very encouraging. It is good to go back and see my progress. These two things, plus the fact that I am seeing steady improvements have me motivated to keep working hard at the P90X program.

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