The kind I have decided I want are the PowerBlock Classic 50's:
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Monday, January 9, 2012
P90X Day 3: Shoulders & Arms/Ab Ripper X
I started P90X and the AdvoCare 24 Day Challenge Friday (only did the fit test for P90X on Friday, but it was a workout, so that's my start date) and was 215 pounds. This morning after my workout I weighed in at 208 pounds. Losing 7 pounds over the weekend is no joke! The lesson I learned from today's workout is that I really REALLY want to use dumbbells instead of the resistance bands. The bands work fine, but honestly I just prefer the physics of free weights to bands. The bands will be a lifesaver when I go out of town on trips, but for home use, I really want dumb bells.
The kind I have decided I want are the PowerBlock Classic 50's:
The kind I have decided I want are the PowerBlock Classic 50's:
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Those Power Blocks will do you right. I enjoy my SelecTech, but they are very long. What weight did you use for the In-Out Shoulder Fly?
ReplyDeleteKeep up the great work. You are doing great.
I used the 20 band. Barely.
ReplyDeleteAlso, really think twice before jumping back in to Atkins while doing this workout. Your body will need carbs in some form for energy. Check out the Fat Shredder section of the P90X nutrition guide. That has a good balance of proteins/carbs/fats. With MyFitnessPal you can see what percentages you take in daily.
ReplyDeleteMatt, I think there are a couple of things I'd like to recommend: "Why We Get Fat and What To Do About it", a book by Gary Taubes, and "Fathead the Movie" by Tom Naughton (on Netflix). The research is solid, and Low Carb is a healthy, energy filled way to go. I have never had an energy problem on Low Carb. There isn't enough room on here to debate Low Fat vs Low Carb, but both are viable options. Many people think one of these or the other is truth while the other is not. What the American Dietetic Association (and soon the American Heart Association) has found is that Low Carb does NOT drain your energy and in fact you can have a smoother, more constant stream of fuel on Low Carb. There is no daily required carb nutrient like there is fat, protein, etc. The body can generate what it needs through a process called gluconeogenesis.
ReplyDeleteRegardless, I appreciate what you said and will look into it. I have tried Weight Watchers, NutriSystem, L.A. Weight Loss, all with counselors and going by the book, and I gained weight on all of those programs. Their people were baffled. EVERY time I've done Low Carb I've exercised (and was able to go longer/harder) and was successful at losing weight.