Friday, March 27, 2009

P90-Fresh!

For those that don't know, I started P90x and I'm now in my 5th week. So far, so good. Only 5 weeks in and there's already notable increases in strength and muscle definition. I've missed a couple workouts but still averaging 4 sessions a week so I don't feel too bad. The diet is probably the X factor in the whole equation and while I've been eating a lot cleaner for a while now, it could always be better.

Anyway, I did crazy research on everything before I started and now everyone is asking me what they need to get started. Read up and get right, summer is around the corner!

P90X DISCS
Order them from www.beachbody.com or Google some torrents so you can rip some bootlegs. I went the legit route and ordered them; this is more a mental thing than anything since I know I'll stick with it after having thrown some money down.

DUMBBELLS/RESISTANCE BANDS
To save money, I tried doing it with bands at first and that was major fail. For one thing, I picked up cheap $10 bands so they snapped on me within a few days (I'm swole, thought 'chu knew?!) . Second, the tension on bands isn't easily measured so you can't accurately chart your progress and immediately tell if you're getting stronger.

After some research, I went with Powerblock adjustable dumbbells - the Sport 9.0 joints. Fuck a Bowflex SelectTech, these are the truth. The only ones that come close are Ironmasters.

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PULLUP BAR
Iron Gym FTW here. You can always spring for those Weider Power Tower-type joints but if space is limited, Iron Gym is the way to go. Copped mine at Sports Authority but I've seen them at Bed, Bath, and Beyond.



PUSHUP BARS
It's important to have these to increase your range of motion. Plus it takes unnecessary pressure off your wrists. I found the Pefect Pushups at Sports Authority.



YOGA MAT
If you have carpet then you can skip this and save yourself a couple of bucks. I bought one and have only used it a few times.

SUPPLEMENTS
This won't be the same for everyone because people will react differently to supplements. After reading up and talking to people, MRI seems to make the best products (for me anyway). CE-2 is their creatine and I stack it with their Pro-NOS protein powder (Cookies and Cream or Dutch Royal Chocolate is THEE business!). 6 months in and I've had ZERO side effects like acne or headaches. Pricey but highly recommended for muscle building and recovery.

You'll want to round out your supplements with a multi-vitamin to replace nutrients that you burn off during workouts and to compensate for what you're not getting in your shitty In N Out diet. Look no further than GNC Mega Men here.



That pretty much covers all the tools. It's not necessary to go out and blow all that cheese on the same things but that's what works for me.

Good luck, my fellow fatties

- ReFresco

2 comments:

  1. Just admit that you got the Iron Gym at Bed Bath and Beyond. Its okay...

    --Rommel

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  2. You're right...it was free with the purchase of selected duvet covers.

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