Comments on: Back to Basics

By: drfaulken

drfaulken — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 03:17:13 +0000

Hey buddy — if you buy the P90 Basic set from beachbody.com you get an included resistance band (buy it here).

For the vast majority of my initial P90 experience I used 5 and 10 pounds weights, with some 20 pounders at the end. You can buy these cheaply at Target or WalMart, etc. I recommend the soft, coated kind, it keeps you from buying weight lifting gloves.

We’ve carved the living room out into two sections; my workout area is about fifteen feet long and probably six feet wide. This gives me enough room to do lunges and the various yoga positions.

In your particular situation you may want to be mindful of your clearance. You can hop/jump around for some of the exercises (like jumping jacks or cross-hops), and depending on your height and the height of your ceiling could be an issue.

Let me know if you have more questions :)

By: Agreschn

Agreschn — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 03:05:06 +0000

Hey doc,

I was just wondering for the P90 stuff if you need any accessories for any of the workouts? I’m looking at getting in better shape but don’t want to have to go out and buy a ton of stuff to have them be effective. If you have to buy stuff for some of the more advanced ones, that’s cool as I’m thinking of starting with the P90 Basic routine.

Additionally, how much room/floor space do you need for these (only one person doing it, mind you). I’m in a basement suite so I don’t have a ton of room but might be able to make some in certain areas of the house.

Thanks!

By: sedagive?

sedagive? — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:25:54 +0000

As someone who used to work out twice a day, running for 45 minutes and alternating upper and lower body strength training, I admit to not taking the length of the P90 sessions very seriously…at first.

Although my regular routine was longer in duration, and I did that routine 6-7 days a week, it got boring and I was having a hard time staying motivated. I am very much a creature of habit and like a more structured workout, but staying on track alone was a challenge.

I really like the sectional progression the P90 sessions offer. I feel like I am getting a more complete workout than before, and the added bonus of an enthusiastic partner is a huge plus.

I was very surprised that I was sucking wind during the cardio portion. It clearly pushes me more than my running, where I would get comfortable and stop challenging myself. This may be the thing that brings me from “need to quit smoking” to “WANT TO QUIT SMOKING!” if only to keep up with that perky little Lisa in the back row…and eventually kick her ass.