Doc's P90X Review- Day 10

I always recommend to people to take it easy the first week of P90X. Did I take my own advice?

You bet I did! I didn't push my heart rate over 145 in Plyometrics or CardioX. I did only half of the legs and back workout. I felt like it was an easy week.

You know what? Two days after my mini Legs and Back workout I could barely walk!

Man, it just goes to show you that P90X is a really solid workout. Even on days you don't Bring It as hard as you can, just by showing up and being consistent you still "do your body good!"

So the moral to the story is two-fold:
1. Take it easy the first week. There is no need to keep up with Tony Horton and the kids right away. Your body will thank you.
2. Like Tony says, "Just show up. Get out of your head about it. Keep pushing play!"


OK, now on to this week. I had to switch my workout schedule around (I'll tell you why in a couple of days. Cool stuff!)

I was on call at the hospital on Monday. Pulled a brutal 36 hour shift with about 1 hour of sleep.

So I sleep-walked through Chest and Back Tuesday- still increased my weight and reps pretty much across the board, though!

Wednesday, I exercised after a short day of work. Early afternoon is the best time workout for me as far as energy level. I had a fantastic, high energy, loud-music Shoulders and Arms workout with Ab Ripper X for dessert. Still taking it easy on the Ab Ripper X. I'll keep ramping that up over time.

Today I got back to my morning routine. Popped in legs and back at 5 am. I went through the whole routine this week, but lowered my reps and didn't go as deep as I could. The idea was to burn more calories by doing the whole workout, but hopefully still be able to sit down in 36 hours when the DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) sets in. I made sure to take my Recovery drink afterwards. I have to be ready for two big workouts this weekend! (more on that soon!)

-Doc out.