Week 1, Day 1

Well, this morning was day 1 of my P90X  journey.  The schedule said Chest and Back with the Ab Ripper X programs.

Well, in my natural out of shape shape, it was hell.   I stuck with it, went through the entire Chest and Back, and decided that the Ab Ripper can wait until week two.  I did no where near the amount of exercise that the people in the video did, but as Tony mentioned, I showed up, and I stuck with it.

About 3/4 of the way through it, there was a point to do push ups.   I got in the push up position, went down, and instead of coming back up like I planned in my head, I collapsed and was face down in the carpet.  Got up and was able to finish 4 push ups, then there was a break/stretch section and after that it wasn't as bad.

It's currently 10PM, so 14hours after I completed the Chest and Back section and my arms, chest still feel like mush.   If I had to pick myself up right now with my arms, I don't think I'd be able to do it.   It's a good feeling though.   I have a feeling I'll be sleeping really well tonight.

No idea what Plyometrics means, but that's on my schedule for tomorrow.  We'll see how that goes.   If you P90X, do you do it in the morning, afternoon or evening?

Also, did you invest in a Chin-Up Bar, did you get a pair of  Resistance Bands, or have you gone another route for the chip up/pull up exercises?