P90X Legs & Back Advice: So since I dont have a pull up bar I had the genius idea to put a stretchy band over the door- bad idea. Bad idea as in: DO NOT DO THIS. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU DO THIS. LOL you know that band snapped back in my face as hard as it probably could. Then (somehow) rebounded or slipped from my face to my chest smacking that as hard as could be. My lips were numb (& huge and swollen) and I had a HUGE welt across my face & chest. I was literally shocked and appalled as if someone had actually slapped me. LMAO maybe it was Tony...
Tony Horton, 2004 **** (3.5 of 5 stars)
This is a 59 minute lower body & back workout. Tony works out w/ 3 backgrounders in a dim gym set. You will need dumbbells or a band, a chair, and a pull up bar or band for this workout. I dont have a pull up bar and dont have a stable area to loop the band so I just did row variations- which was fine. One backgrounder provides modifications. This dvd also has Ab Ripper X on it which I will review separately later.
This workout is set up to do 20-25 reps of most of the exercises. Most of the lower body work is unweighted- you can easily grab dumbbells to up the intensity. They show pull ups w/ a chair to assist, w/out a chair and band pullups (though you still need something sturdy to hook your band to).
Exercises include: a warmup and LONG stretch, elevated rear leg lunges, calf raise squats, body wt skater, wall sit, plenty of pull up and chin up variations, side lunge, dips, toe lunges, chair pose, static lunge w/ a rear leg shift, low pliet walk, calf raises, 1 leg hop squats, lunge kick combos, and ends with a cooldown & stretch.
I rate this a high intermediate workout for the lower body and I even added weights to many of the lower body exercises. As far as back- its gotta be advanced if you are able to do the pullups- since I did row variations, it wasnt as challenging. I think you could easily make this advanced by adding poundage to the lower body work. This workout moves right along but is not rushed at all. Tony provides plenty of different exercises and new spins on exercises that there is no boredom and the time really goes by quickly.
Today's Tip: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
Your comfort zone that is. What is your 'typical' routine, workout or otherwise? Lately, I've been seeking out things that will challenge me both physically, mentally and even spiritually. I'm trying to meditate longer in the morning, or find time to drink tea and just sit and be quiet. I did a kick *ss ViPR class at Equinox in Los Angeles (I couldn't sit on a toilet for days! But it was a *good* sore!) and I recently attended yoga workshops that cracked a door to unchartered territory which I'm yearning to discover. It's scary because I have no knowledge of where these new paths will lead, or worse, lead me down a path that is completely different then one I envision for myself. But I'm going to try to push past the fear and blow that door wide open. Will you do it with me? What brings up fear for you? Let's face it together. Read more on LivWhole.com
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