This blog is documenting the most serious attempt I've ever made to get fit. P90X is 90 days of daily workouts banging around with dumbbells, chin ups, cardio, yoga and martial arts. Tony Horton runs the program and it's amazing. The key to this program is push play every day. You also have to eat right. I'm doing that for sure with a healthy, portion controlled mix of chicken, fish and beef. Supplements are part of the program too. I have a meal replacement shake in the morning and a protein recovery drink at night. Wish me luck and stay tuned by subscribing to my blog via the RSS feed in the toolbar at the top.

Friday, April 9, 2010

Day 40 - Yoga X


Straight up Yoga X tonight. All 93 minutes of it. Not much of a writing vibe tonight...so read last nights entry again. It's one of my favorites.

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Day 39 - Back, Biceps and The Ripper


Day 39 came and went...but not without the Back and Biceps auditioning for the Gun Show and Ab Ripper making Jack look like Jill. That's what happens when you get deeper into the program. You get stronger and things start to click...just like that Rube Goldberg Machine you've been working on in your basement for the past 3 years.

X it Loud - X it Proud!

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Day 38 - Plyo


Another day in the life of P90X. Plyometrics...or Jump Training. It's the mother of all X Workouts and it is action packed with all your favorites. Rock Star Hops is one of the killer moves...

I need to bring Back, Biceps and Abs tomorrow morning starting at 5am. Let's see if I can roll to the right out of bed and get my early morning X on. All I need to do is think of that beautiful recovery protein smoothie after my workout. That's the carrot and man, is it a tasty carrot!!

Bring It to the X people!!

Monday, April 5, 2010

Day 37 - Chest, Shoulders, Tri's + Ab X


Yah, I pushed play...ON A MONDAY! Chest got worked hard with some great pushups and as usual the tri's and shoulders paid their price too. I was especially proud of the pushup performance - did the extras like Tony wanted me to.

Hey - the game's on! I've always been a Duke fan since I was a kid (for all you older folkies, remember Jim Spanarkle or Mike Gminski?) But tonight I'm pulling for Butler - their coach Brad Stevens has the cool leadership this tournament needs.

Keep bringing it...'cuz if you don't, I will.

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Day 36 - Kenpo X



I swapped out today's rest day for yardwork yesterday and did Kenpo today. While I can't stand yardwork - I do like throwing punches, leg kicks and getting my Streetfight on. I work out at home, so please disregard the slightly offensive pics...but as you can see, i don't recommend you getting in the way of my action. It might be dangerous to your health.

Ready to push play tomorrow. Bring It!

Friday, April 2, 2010

Day 34 - Legs + Back, Ab Ripper


It's Friday and I pushed play for Day 34. Legs and Back. Did 5 pull-ups (close grip) on my own tonight. Feelin' strong - that's what the X is for!

Tomorrow is Street Fightin' and looking forward to the weekend...no weights til Monday. Sunday is rest day...but the season starts Sunday night at Fenway...

Can't beat P90X...and with the results, why would you want to?

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Day 33 - Yoga X


I'm still diggin' Chair Pose people! Yoga was good tonight. I got home late from work and pushed play at 745 for the 93 minute Yoga drain! Felt strong and got a good sweat going (Plyo Style). Even did pushups between Plank and Downward Dog. Strong!

Going into the deal I was tired and not motivated. Perseverance was by my side.

Thank you Kathy for putting up with this nonsense!

Bring IT!