Week 4 - P90X3 Progress Update - Transition Week

I've just completed week 4 of P90X3.  This week was called a "Transition" week, which I thought meat more like a "rest" week…well, not so much!  (See the first 2 weeks here, and the 3rd week here).

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Day 1 - Isometrix
I was really shocked with this one and how difficult it was.  It was like yoga on steroids!  It was really good, but I found out how out of balance I really am at times.  This was a hardcore workout for me!

Day 2 - Dynamix
This workout, in the first 3 weeks was an optional Sunday workout, or could have been a rest day, but this week was part of the normal workouts.  It's a stretching workout, but an athletic stretching.  I really liked it and felt like I got a great stretch.  There was also a good amount of movement involved, too!

Day 3 - Accelerator
Ouch!  Didn't expect this workout!!!  Like I said…I thought this was a REST week…WRONG!  There was NO REST with this workout!  I'll be honest with you…I woke up this morning and REALLY struggled to get out of bed.  That's not too normal for me, which usually helps me know that sometimes my body is really talking to me about what it needs.  But, I got up and pushed through the workout.  Now, it wasn't pretty, I really was NOT motivated.  It was tough, the morning itself was tough getting up.  So, I would venture to day this was not my best/prettiest workout.  However…I showed up…I did it and I moved forward because of it!  No one ever said it had to be pretty!

Push forward!

Day 4 - Pilates X

Ohh my…  I haven't done floor Pilates in a LONG time.  I've done more of the Pilates reformer work which I think the floor work is harder!  So, I really didn't know what to expect with this one…I liked it a lot, but it was HARD for me.  I really need to strengthen my core.  I know I'll get better at this, but it was not an easy one for me!

Day 5 - CVX

Ok…complete honesty.  I love this workout…but I din't do it this week.  Like I said above, I'm also learning to listen to my body this week.  I know the difference between just being sore and needing to rest my body.  I'm at the latter of the two!  So I did take this day off and didn't do this workout.  

Day 6 - X3 Yoga

I still really like this one.  I am getting better at my moves with this, my balance is better here too!  My favorite move is the Tree and then extending my leg while holding my toe!  Don't ask me why that's my favorite one…but it is!  :)  

Favorite X3- Yoga Pose

So…to sum it up…this was an OK week for me.  It wasn't my best, but I did show up most days!  That's what matters!!

Meal Plan for Next week

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Week 1 and Week 2- P90X3 Women's Progress Update and Meal Plan

P90X3

Wahoooo!  This update is a little late coming, nonetheless I wanted to do a weekly update on my journey through P90X3-- a 90 Day fitness program.  I was SO excited to get this program started.  To be honest with you I had some mixed feelings about this new program in the P90X family.  I tried out P90X about 4 years ago, and at that time in my life I just couldn't stick with it and commit to the long workouts... I did it for about 4-5 weeks but only about 4 days a week.  I saw results, but wasn't changing my eating habits at that time so the results weren't as I had hoped for…

Fast forward 4 years later…

P90X3 was announced.  Now this got my attention.  P90X style, but only THIRTY MINUTES LONG!!!  I was so intrigued and couldn't wait until it was released!  I must say, I was a bit nervous and not sure what to expect, but went for it anyways starting on December 30th, 2013!!

4 Schedule Options 
The great thing about X3, is that there are many options for every type of fitness level.  You've got 4 different schedule options to choose from, Classic, Lean, Mass and Doubles!  For me, I decided to start off with Classic Schedule!

Classic is for total body fitness, Classic is the program of choice, with balance of cardio and resistance.  Muscle confusion is still a part of this schedule and will help you gain muscle, lose fat and move better!

Lean is for those who are looking for a more toned look.  This is not necessarily best for weight loss but for leaning out.  Both classic and lean can work equally well.  But instead of muscular hypertrophy, the target here is mobility, functionality, and cardio fitness.  You'll gain muscle and lose fat and stay strong but just lean out!

Mass are for those looking to get ripped or bulk up.

Doubles just another niche rotation.  This is not the program for everyone, but for some you may be interested.  You'll want to make sure you go through one round of 90 days before adding doubles to your routine.

Here's what my Classic Schedule looks like.

P90X3 Classic Schedule

Monday:  Total Synergistic - This was a really great intro to easing into push-ups and pull-ups.  It had a great total body flow to it.  I felt like I worked everything from top to bottom.  Plie squats, boat plow, side raises, balance moves and more!  Total body and only 30 minutes!!

Tuesday:  Agility X - I loved this workout.  Another full body workout.  It was fast moving and fun!  With this workout you need some tape on the floor so you have targets to hit as you're moving throughout the workout.  With these moves you'll use both aerobic and anaerobic energy, focusing on precision, power flexibility, balance and strength.  These targeted movements force explosion, deceleration, and proprioceptive adaptations which increase ability to move effortlessly through extended periods of time!

Wednesday:  X3 Yoga - So, I've never been a fan of yoga…until NOW!  I really like this workout!  When I tried out the first P90X, I hated the yoga session because it was 90 minutes long.  This is 30 minutes long and it's placed perfectly in the middle of the week after being sore from the first 2 workouts.  This increased flexibility, balance, stamina, and core.

X3 Yoga

Thursday:  The Challenge - Well, yes, it's named "The Challenge" for a good reason.  It about killed me!  Push-Ups…Pull-Ups...Push-Ups…Pull-Ups...Push-Ups…Pull-Ups…and more…  I didn't know it was possible for me to do that many in one session!  It's all about effectiveness.  You'll use the moves in various ways and strengthen every muscle in the upper body!  I used a combination of bands in place of the pull-ups and also the pull-up assist with the pull-up bar.  I can't wait until I can do 1 pull up all by myself!

Friday:  CVX - This is not your normal cardio workout!  Great combination of cardio and resistance with intervals.  This is a full-body burn and will also strengthen your core.

Flex Friday

Saturday: The Warrior - A total body workout…no equipment needed and you'll get a good sweat going on!  It's a lot of fun, so come ready to bring it!

Sunday:  I rested this day!  My body definitely needed it!

Week 2 was the same order of workouts…

So after the first week of P90X3…I was definitely sore.  I've had a blast with all the new workouts, but notice that this is very different from Focus T25 that I had completed prior to P90X3.  Neither is better than the other, just different.  I enjoyed the mix that X3 gave with more of the muscle training with weights and bands.  I am looking to build a little more muscle along with leaning out too.  I feel like this is going to be a great combo for doing that.  Week 1 took me a little while to get used to some of the moves, but like anything new, you've gotta learn it first!

Week 2  came along and and I felt so much more confident in my workouts, I knew the moves better and was able to keep up a bit more with them.  I already, just in the first week felt like I got stronger and felt more comfortable pushing myself even one rep or push/pull-up more than the first week.  I  know it's the small changes like that that will ultimately push my body to getting the results I'm looking for.  I've gotta say that "The Challenge" workout I really pushed harder this week than last and I am totally feeling that workout.  My entire upper body is sore, but a really good sore!  I know consistency is key…it's easy to want to skip some workouts or sleep in, but that's not going to get me the results I want at the end of 90 days...

Here are some of the pics that keep me going!

Fitness Motivation Goals

Now…working out is not the only factor in reaching your health and fitness goals.  Part 2 is your nutrition!!!  Yes…whether you like it or not, 80% of your results come from what you eat!  You can workout all you want, but if your nutrition isn't in line to feed your body the nutrients it needs to grow strong muscles and burn fat, then you won't be reaching your ultimate health and fitness goals.  

Clean Eating Principles

I'll show you my meal plan for my first week of P90X3 and also some principles of clean eating.  I hope this can help you in your nutrition decision.  (Please keep in mind, these are the principles I follow and how I choose to eat, I am not a nutritionist).

Don't forget to drink your water…this is sometimes the hardest thing for people.  It seems so easy, but I know for me, I really have to make a point to get 1/2 my body weight in ounces of water down a day! 

I will continue to update my progress throughout my journey of P90X3.  This is 90 days, so each week make sure to check back in for an update of my progress, my struggles, my results and everything!

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P90X3 -- Get it Here First…AND Be Part of an Exclusive Test Group!

We are all in the middle of "holiday mode", right?  With Thanksgiving behind us and parties, festivities and Christmas before us, let's be real, it's tough to stay on track, myself included.  There is always fun and festive foods to distract us and make us fall off course.  However, there's a time we need to get back on track and remember our goals we set before the holidays started.  It's not about what happened over Thanksgiving, it's about where we go from here…Now is the time to get back in gear and REFUSE those extra pounds from creeping onto our body!

So, what do you choose…do you want to add the extra 5-10 pounds from Christmas and the holidays to your waistline?  Or do you want to be EXTRAORDINARY and do what other people aren't willing to do at Christmas time?  Well, you may be asking HOW do I think we can become EXTRAORDINARY and lose weight or become more fit during the holidays…

…Well, I'm glad you asked.  I am SOOOO excited to be sharing this with you!!  About 4 years ago, I tried my hand at P90X.  Now, I have to be honest with you…I didn't finish it, I only made it through about 45 days of it.  This was before I knew anything about Beachbody, Challenge Groups, or even doing a program properly.  I was a good example of "what not to do" when doing a fitness program (meaning I took no before or after pictures, no measurements, did not follow the meal plan…nothing!).  However, even in the 45 days I did the program, I got stronger throughout and definitely had better fitting clothes.  But what made me stop, was the TIME!  I didn't have 60-90 minutes each day before my kids woke up and the day began.  It just wasn't possible for me.  So, as much as I hate to say this, I quit the program.  

Well, I found a solution to my TIME problem when I was introduced to T25 and had amazing results from this program!!  TWENTY-FIVE minutes of a fast and sweaty workout!  I was in heaven…that's what I needed to be committed to a workout because I could fit it into my schedule!!  Now, it gets even better!!  There's ONE MORE amazing option for those of us wanting to get amazing results in only 30 minutes a day!


MEET P90X3!!

So…what's the scoop??Well for starters, YOU CAN NO LONGER USE THE EXCUSE THAT YOU DON'T HAVE TIME TO WORKOUT!!  Anyone can carve out 30 minutes a day 6 days a week in their busy schedule to get an amazing workout in!

P90X3 - 30 Minutes a Day!

Muscle acceleration explained
Many P90X fans were hooked on the science of muscle confusion – which introduced variety to the workouts and prevented plateauing. P90X3 takes a hint from that success and from studies showing the most dramatic body transformations happen within the first 30 minutes of exercise. Enter muscle acceleration, a Tony Horton-approved highly-structured schedule with an incredibly high level of intensity and an unprecedented variety of moves. The gurus behind P90X3 combined exercises and added some twists to maximize your time and keep every muscle challenged for a full 30 minutes.

The base kit includes 16 workouts so you are never going to get bored.
Everything from cardio to strength, pilates, yoga and MMX there is something for everyone!  

The ideal P90X3-er
It may seem lofty to proclaim, but P90X3 is indeed a workout for everyone.  Everyone searching for tighter abs and leaner muscles, that is. But fitness novices and experts need not be afraid by P90X3’s come-one-come-all invitation. You don’t have to have any previous P90X experience in order to get killer results. For the beginner, the variety of workouts in P90X3 is the perfect place to discover their fitness style. If the move can be modified there is a cast member showing you how. But don’t expect to be an expert on day one. (Yes, fitness veterans will still be challenged.) As Tony says, ”You don’t get off easy, you just get to finish faster!” 

It doesn’t stop there
And of course there are some bells and whistles too good to ignore. First off, the Coach exclusive: If P90X3 is purchased through a Coach any time from December 10th – 31st (including Challenge Packs), the customer receives an exclusive P90X3 baseball cap. What better way to spread the word about this revolutionary program?

And last but not least, we have the app: Yes, now for the first time the P90X app is available on Android and iOS (will be available 12/10 on Android) The app includes P90X guided workouts, tools to track your reps, weights and progress. Launching soon, is the P90X3 addition – which brings you workout specific tracking modules, scheduling options and the motivation you need to power through the 90 days. P90X3 scheduling and tracking will be available on the app for Android on 12/10 and is coming soon for iPhone. Check out the app and get ready to bring it!

So when can you get it?   
You can score your very own P90X3 on December 10th.  P90X3 will be released on my site in which you have a couple of options.  There will be an introductory price of $180 vs $205 for the Challenge Pack which includes the 90 day workout, the nutrition guide, program manual, schedule of workouts, shakeology, free 30 day trial of the club membership, free shipping and a discounted price when you get the package. 

Or your second option is to purchase the program alone.  That is $119.00, and the equipment needed are weights, bands and an optional pull up bar but you can use a band with an over the door attachment if you don't have one!  I did my whole first round of P90X with the bands and got amazing results.

If you would like to be notified when you can officially purchase the workout please go to my site and create a FREE account and you will receive an email from me the minute that it's released!  You won't want to wait, this is going to go fast!

P90X3 Workout

Here are some of the amazing results of the test group for P90X3!  What results do YOU want from this workout?

P90X3 Test Results

P90X3 Test Group Exclusive Challenge Group

Because of the amazing results above, I've decided to do an Exclusive P90X3 test group!  I am only accepting a select number of individuals who would like to get my support, motivation and accountability to start and finish this program.  The point is to get in the best shape of your life in 90 days!!  I will walk you through every single step of the program using the nutrition guide, the workouts and 24/7 support of me as your coach in a private closed group.  You will be taught how to meal plan, prep, and set yourself up for success!  This group will begin on December 30th, 2013 and will run for 90 days.  Just in time for your new years resolution!!  Start the new year in the very best shape of your life!

Fill out the application today to be considered for a spot in the test group.

Registration closes on December 20th, 2013.