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So this morning I began my two-a-days, an even more intensive version of P90X classic. The thing that makes it tougher than normal is the 3 added cardio sessions a week. The program has me doing “Cardio X” in the morning, then the standard hardcore work outs in the evening. Well, if you have been reading along, I pretty much thrashed “Cardio X” in an earlier post, and my mind changed this morning. Alone, this workout is pretty lame, but as a supplemental work out, it seems to be perfect. I must say, early this morning it kicked my ass. (I really hate working out in the morning)
Now, after the beating I took yesterday (SAMBO Seminar) I expected to feel like complete crap this morning, but I felt pretty damn good. Then I worked out, and after powering through it, I felt much better. I really needed to get the joints moving this morning.
My addiction continues! Last week I began my 3rd cycle of a Beach Body 90 day program, “P90X Doubles.” After completing my 2nd cycle, which was P90X+ (Plus), I was thrilled to start P90X again. Though the “Plus” was challenging, and I saw great core strength gains, I personally don’t enjoy those work outs as much as the original videos.
One would think that if you have been working out extremely hard for over 1/2 a year, that revisiting an old workout would not devastate you. (Granted I have been in good to great shape since I was 14) One would think. As I am doing “P90X Doubles” this time, my first month is the same as the last time I went through “P90X Classic.”
I finished my first session of bootcamp about 2 weeks ago, and went straight into session two. I wanted to wait to do the fitness test with Rob and Heather last weekend as well as my own version of the Slim in 6 diet (which, let’s face it, is only different in that I drank some alcohol) before I posted my results.
But before I do that, I want to make this post a bit more personal and give some background story…
Yoga Booty Ballet Live: Cardio Cabaret Burlesque Style!
Normally, I’d start a review of a Beachbody product with a reminder that Rob is a coach and you should buy your products through him because he can give you a discount. But, that point is moot in this case, because you can get this undulating eyesore for only $3 used on Amazon.
I have actually heard good things about the Yoga Booty Ballet line of products, but, let me tell you— Cardio Cabaret is nearly unbearable.
First: The instructors. I’d take a scoop of what they are having and sip it through a straw… up my nose… if this weren’t a health and fitness blog. They are so busy heaving and hamming for the camera that they give nary a real instruction. Luckily, I have a background in dance, so was able to flail my way through most of it on cue, otherwise, I’d surely have pulled something. Here’s hoping I wasn’t supposed to perform any move in any certain way for the sake of safety or conditioning.
Second: I was please to see Ravi Drums, an old pal from the Metreon/Project Ahimsa days, in the video. But they hardly made use of him as anything but a set dressing. And, tablas and burlesque? Huh?
Third: There is nothing burlesque about this workout, at all. I think there is may be one move they toss in where they reference a stocking and one spot where they have you shimmy. If they would have written the title more appropriately, it would have been: Booty Live: Ballet Yoga! Cabaret Burlesque Style. It’s a shame to see such an obvious attempt to squeeze as many trendy buzzwords into one title, when it really speaks to none of them well.
Fourth: Intensity. I was able to push myself enough to feel like I’d gone for a brisk walk. It was an OK way to get my heartrate up for a little while (though 34 minutes of it hardly counts as a full cardio day for me.)
THE FINAL WORD: For me, doing this workout again would be like watching Two Girls, One Cup a second time. You’d have to be nuts to know what’s coming and still subject yourself to it.
THE VERDICT: 