Posts Tagged ‘Work out’
For me, this was a much needed workout, and YES, I did feel way better after. (Tuesday I did the plyo workout and then trained Sambo. I was pretty beat up) Ft the very end of this recovery workout there are some unnecessary moves, but all in all, a very good video to do. (especially if you know how to use a foam roller)
As you can tell, Tony’s love for the foam roller has deepend almost to obsession at this point. And I must say, even though we have 2 foam rollers here at FitLifeSF HQ, I need to get the sick evil looking foam roller. My standard density white foam rollers are not doing it for me. I need more pain. (But that is me)
I like how Tony takes the extra time to rehab, and condition the body this time through. It will be a big win down the line, and even though he had a stretching/recovery workout in P90X, the use of the roller here is a big win. Where this video fails a bit is the lack of specific instruction. There are a lot more ways to use the roller than he is showing, and a lot more effective techniques. It is a good introto using the roller, but you will very quickly want more. (For a beginner it would be nice to know “what not to do.” )
It’s is a well placed workout in the program, especially if you are doing more than just the P90X2 workouts. It will definately add to your durability, and help you to keep “Bringing It” for the weeks to come. Thumbs up.
My grade for this one is a B+
-Rob
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After documenting my workout on Teambeachbody.com today, my post workout message was, “Not a bad plyo workout, but if I was Shaun T, I’d be PISSED!”
For a beginner/intermediate level plyo workout, P90X2 Plyocide is not a bad thing to do. (If you really push yourself, it will be tough for intermediate/advanced people) None of the moves are very high impact, and it will get you sweating and your heart rate up. Though it DOES NOT COMPARE to any of the INSANITY workouts. Shaun T (I question his shelf life with BeachBody at this point. Just my feeling/opinion. No fact.) is the Video King of Cardio Hell workouts in my book. That guy kicks my ass with all his extreme fitness workouts. (And yes, I know there are only so many way the human body moves but more than 1/2 of the Plyocide movements seemed to be “inspired” by techniques featured in INSANITY and ASYLUM. I’m just say’n.)
Well, all that being said, Tony continues his love affair with his Beach Body stability ball and foam roller. It’s fine. I’d recommend doing your own warm up for this video. By the time the warm up was complete, I was anything but warm, and I could have used more stretching. They seem to be keeping the video times down, who knows, maybe people were complaining about the length of the videos.
As for the rest of the workout, it was fine. Nothing earth shattering. As I mentioned (and if you follow the blog you know), I have done INSANITY and ASYLUM. I really like both programs, and this whole video was like one long Shaun T warm up. It never really got out of first gear.
A personal issue I had with this video; I really don’t like his supporting cast in this one. They try hard enough on camera, but really have no charisma and don’t play off of Tony well. I will be replacing so I don’t have to see them, and get irked. (AND because I want a real cardio workout once a week. HELLO SHAUN T! Be seeing you next week on Tuesday. Heh.)
If I were to give this one a grade, it would be a solid C. Not bad, not good. And if you know what you are doing you can do better yourself.
Screw that…The more I write this (think about it) the more I am convincing myself that it does not hold up to P90X. It is more like an unfinished P90X+ workout, and all those were pretty mediocre.
So yeah, replace this one with a Shaun T INSANITY/ASYLUM workout.
-Rob
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You are reading this because you are one of the normal people who wants to get more fit. I say “get more fit,” because some people want to lose weight, some want to add definition, and some of you want to put on muscle mass. All of you want to improve your fitness level, and are looking for that “magical something” to make it happen.
Well, here’s the secret. 99% of you already have what it takes to get more fit. You are reading this, and this shows me you have the desire to make a change. Now we have to make that desire an action, then a habit.
I tell you, there is little better than getting back into the swing of things. After being sick last week, today’s work out felt amazing. (OK, after the work out, like 3 hrs or so) I felt like my ass was kicked today and I really had to force myself through. (That still recovering from the flu bit) But when I looked at what I did (YES! I record my work outs as I go. In the words of Tony Horton “How do you know what to do, if you don’t know what you did.” ) I was better than last week before I got sick, and even did better than my first week back.
Not to bad after 4-5 days of the flu.
The big tip here: Don’t work out when you are sick. Your body needs to rest and recover. (Sick being the flu or a bad cold) The harder you kick your ass, the harder the bug will kick your ass. Hard to recover from illness when you are tearing your body apart.
Contrary to popular belief, I hardly supplement my diet with engineered foods or supplements. (And no, there are no steroids, metabolic stimulants or other crap) The products I do use I have written about in the past. (P90X Recovery Drink, Endurox R4, Cliff Shot Blox, and Jelly Belly Sports Beans) The one other sports drink you will find in my house is Gatorade. Specifically, Gatorade Frost. This has been my standby workout drink whether I am playing soccer, training in SAMBO or working out.
When I know I am going to have an intense work out, I make sure 2-3 bottles are in my bag, or within arms reach. It does what it claims, it will help you keep going and you should keep it handy. I find it a great workout thirst quencher when I know I need more than just water.
What you should not do is drink it when you are not working out. This stuff is not meant to be used through out the day, unless you have a very physically strenuous job. Drink your water instead. Put down that soda, stop with the crapichinos, and ignor the hype! Water, Tea, heck, even coffee is better than soda or Gatorade as your number one drink choice.
Garotade is great for what it is, and I happen to like the Frost Flavors the best. (Or the Original Fruit Punch, so good!)
(Heck, even Gatorade came out with Propel for people who want to have that flavored drink all the time)