OT: Exercise

[RivaDawg]

Looking for an exercise program similar to P-90X, but 30-45 minutes in length instead of the nearly hour and a half of P-90X. Any suggestions?

 

[UpTheMiddlex3Punt]

Haven't done it myself, but a coworker has said good things about P90X 3. Says the workouts are around half an hour.

 

[BiscuitEater]

Looking for an exercise program similar to P-90X, but 30-45 minutes in length instead of the nearly hour and a half of P-90X. Any suggestions?

Easy if you want a similar program .. just alternate 6 of the 12 'intense workouts' every other day. 45 minutes instead of 90. (you can call in P45X)


P90X® is a complete 90-day home fitness system designed to get you in the best shape of your life. Created by trainer Tony Horton, the program includes 12 intense workouts that use resistance and body-weight training, cardio, plyometrics, ab work, martial arts and yoga, along with a nutrition plan, fitness guide and workout calendar.

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

I'd find a good circuit workout. The Spartacus workout is a good one I've done. All you need is a couple kettlebells/dumbells

 

[biscuit.sixpack]

I've been using Spartacus and running. Works for me

 

[civildawg88]

I like P90X3 but i think the best one is insanity max 30. It's only 30 minutes but it is intense.

 

[Xenomorph]

Why do Eight Minute Abs when somebody else comes out with Seven Minute Abs? You want P-90x results with half the effort? Everybody who's in good shape is eager to hear if you find a solution.

 

[RivaDawg]

Why do Eight Minute Abs when somebody else comes out with Seven Minute Abs? You want P-90x results with half the effort? Everybody who's in good shape is eager to hear if you find a solution.

No, I want half of the results of P-90X with half the effort. I'm 57, so the idea of getting ripped is a distant memory. Just want to keep in good enough shape to stay healthy and keep the rebelette wife happy....

 

[Xenomorph]

Then I'd find somebody selling a p-90x set on the cheap. Keep the remote handy and skip ahead during work outs. As a bonus you'll be getting double the number of work outs since you're only doing half of each routine every time. And if you ever get ambitious you've got the full sets to give it a whirl.

 

[KurtRambis4]

What're your

goals, physically?

 

[RivaDawg]

goals, physically?

I'm already running (jogging) for the cardio. Just want to stay healthy enough to spend a hard day working around the house and in the yard and not be whipped the next day. I guess you could say endurance (relative term) and flexibility.

 

[KingBarkus]

The P90X3 sounds like it would fit you. I've been doing the x3 for a long time with good results. You can follow a lean, mass, classic, doubles, or design your own routine. For a younger guy, I would suggest Insanity or Body Beast, but for an older guy like myself, p90x3 is perfect.

 

[Wizard.sixpack]

BODY BEAST!!!!! I used to do P90x. I did 2 straight rounds of it, then started Body Beast and did a few rounds of it. Now I do a hybrid that I created of both since there were certain workouts I liked better in each plan. Been doing that for 4 months and love it. Get a good line of supplements, drink lots of water, eat right and get 7-9 hours a sleep a night and you will see results in any program.
Diet and sleep are more important that anything you'll ever do in the gym. Remember that!
PM me and I could give you more details.
I am 37 and I am in the best shape of my life. I feel better than I did when I was 20!

 

[BiscuitEater]

Just want to keep in good enough shape to stay healthy and keep the rebelette wife happy....

Have you tried Viagra? Just kidding .. kinda.

 

[KentuckyDawg13]

"Endurance and flexibility"?
Yoga, mixed with weight training. Bikram is the best to get you into the mindset and breakdown barriers in terms of flexibility. After that, Vinyasa. With the weight training, 3 times a week with an aerobic warmup/cooldown before/after.
Substitute running with cycling, non-impact.

 

[KurtRambis4]

Just do

a couple of hours a day, and you'll be good.

Lunch and in the evening/at night should work.

 

[civildawg88]

BODY BEAST!!!!! I used to do P90x. I did 2 straight rounds of it, then started Body Beast and did a few rounds of it. Now I do a hybrid that I created of both since there were certain workouts I liked better in each plan. Been doing that for 4 months and love it. Get a good line of supplements, drink lots of water, eat right and get 7-9 hours a sleep a night and you will see results in any program.
Diet and sleep are more important that anything you'll ever do in the gym. Remember that!
PM me and I could give you more details.
I am 37 and I am in the best shape of my life. I feel better than I did when I was 20!

What hybrid schedule do you use? I really like body beast myself.

 

[Dawg1976]

I'm an old goat. Can I do a P15X and do me any good? Maybe I will just stick with hard sex.

 

[Wizard.sixpack]

I made the hybrid myself. I really like the P90x Back and Bi's alot better than Body Beast Build Back and Bi's. The reasoning is that you kill yourself with the back and then you have to do BI's I like to mix it up and alternate, thus why I prefer P90x Back and Bi's. It is IMO one of the best Back and Bi workouts I have ever done. I also like to separate my days with doing Push excercises together and Pull excercises together.
My schedule is:
Monday: Body Beast - Build Chest/Tris (PUSH)
Tuesday: P90x - Back and Bi's (PULL)
Wednesday: Body Beast Build Shoulders (PUSH)
Thursday: P90x - Plyo or Legs
Friday: Full Body maintenance day. I hit all body parts with high rep/low weight to failure
Saturday: OFF
Sunday: OFF

After 3 or 4 weeks I will substitute some Bulk exercises and some more P90x excercises in for the Build just to mix it up and then do that for a few weeks and alternate every 3 or 4 weeks.
It has worked good for me so far. I am starting to see alot more gains and have push past the plateau that I hit after completing Body Beast for the 2nd time.

 

[beachbumdawg]

Bunch of dudes scared of the iron in this thread

for what you are looking for, if you want to ignite your metabolism- 400-800 meters of walking lunges 5-6 days per week. If that's not enough, add a weighted vest

 

[CochiseCowbell]

I prefer the 12 ounce diminishing curl. Some times I get ambitious & go for the 16 ouncers.**