I finished off week 2 of P90X2 with Chris.  We are still in the foundation building part of the program which focuses largely on balance and core development.  The weights we’ve been lifting are much lighter than what we’d normally do for a military press or tricep kickback move but since they are paired with [...]

This might be my favorite workout! I think one of the main reasons I like this workout so much is because it seems to fly by. What I mean is before I know it the workout is over, and I’m finished. The only thing I seem to struggle with in this workout is the kicking. [...]

This is an interesting workout. Not as tough as plyometrics and not as much stretch and balance as yoga but somehow seems to be in the same vein. Loads of focus on your body’s core muscles. Some difficult moves to master. What I liked best about this workout is first it does a good job [...]

This is our week 4 or recovery week for Phase 1. When we complete this week, we’ll be essentially 1/3 of the way through the program. Recovery week exercise is quite a bit different than the previous 3 weeks. There is an emphasis on Yoga and Core Synergistics. You do 2 rounds of each. Then [...]

Kempo was again a fast moving but fun workout. I’ve done kick boxing before so this workout builds on what I’ve done before. Yesterday as Chris has already reported, I got my 1st unassisted pull up out. I cannot tell you how excited I was to accomplish this goal. I had made a personal goal [...]

Today was the best Legs & Back workout thus far. We had major improvements across the board. The most outstanding or the biggest improvement would have to be Nancy’s first unassisted pull-up. I was so impressed she was able to get a pull-up out before the first 30 days. I too had improvements; I did [...]

As this is week 3 this was my third attempt at Yoga X, and I decided to bring it. I did the option push-up in between every set. In addition I held most of the poses for as long as Tony asked, and that felt good. On the other hand I still struggle with the [...]

I don’t know why but I really like this workout.  I’ll miss it as we move to a new set of workouts next week.  It’s not that it’s easy – it’s not.  But maybe I just get these exercises better. And as Tony Horton says, they’re the glamor muscles.  Everyone wants lean toned arms and [...]

It’s usually up in the air whether we’ll get through Plyo still standing. I’m not kidding, plyometrics X is really that tough. I was pleased today as Chris and I were clearly completing the entire workout (we may have missed a few reps when we just could not keep up any longer) and improving our [...]

Every Monday Chris and I swear we get pumped up and ready to ‘bring it’ and then just struggle through the entire workout.  Which leaves me wondering … What’s up with Mondays? I will admit that Sundays I leave as a day of indulgence as far as our diets go.  This keeps us from feeling [...]