Day 98 P90X2 Journey

Today is day 98 of my P90X2 journey. Workout of the day was P.A.P. Upper followed by some X2 Ab Ripper. Tomorrow will be Recovery + Mobility as my last workout of the program.
The reason it ended up being 99 or 100 days with my fit test on Monday is because I spent extra time in some of the weeks. Phase 1 and Phase 2 are meant to be from three to six weeks long. During Phase 1, I spent four weeks because I wanted to get the most from it and have the moves down before I went on. During Phase 2, I spent six weeks. Three were spent doing the pre-set routine, and the next three were spent doing the alternate workouts they give you for this phase. I then took a recovery week as set in the program before I took on Phase 3 and P.A.P. (Post Activation Potentiation). Phase 3 is intended to be from three to four weeks. Tomorrow will conclude the third week of Phase 3.
Why three weeks in Phase 3 instead of four? I just want to switch it up, I spent six weeks in Phase 2 but switched it up after three weeks. I am just trying to keep my body guessing.
I will most likely move on to a hybrid of either P90X, Insanity, Asylum with P90X2. I haven't decided just yet and am considering getting the new Tai Cheng workout. I have gotten great results over the past year and just want to keep moving and adding variety because that's what my body seems to respond to.
I will blog on my thoughts of X2 once I end my Fit Test on Monday. Until then enjoy your weekend and get out and get active, either by yourself or more importantly with your family.

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Remember -"Can't never could because Can't never would!
Until next time :)
Independent Team Beachbody Coach
-Coach Ric

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Mobility, Agility, Vitality!

Tai Cheng became available today and it will most likely be the next workout I do. I love yoga and it has taught me to be calm in the storm and that is a hard thing to do. While Tai Cheng is not yoga this workout should give me the ability to practice body calmness more. This will also be a great beginner’s workout or those that might be too intimidated to try something that looks more challenging (not to say this won’t be) as their first attempt at a home workout. Below you will find some info on Tai Cheng and its creator.

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Remember -"Can't never could because Can't never would!

Until next time :)

 -Coach Ric

Day 70-72 P90X2 Journey

My day 70 was Base and Back. Love that workout, and its a tough one. When I first sampled it in Tony Horton's MC2 One on One series, I referred to it as puke in bucket. You jump from a back exercise(Pull ups galour) to plyometric moves for your legs. Its at a fast pace so you get a nice burn and pump.
This was my last Base and Back workout for a little while as I will be moving into a new phase after a recovery week.

Day 71 was a rest day, a much needed day to take it easy before the next phase. I did some sun salutations to start the day and then spent the rest of it playing with my kids chasing them around the house and playing hide and go seek. Did not want to do Recovery + Mobility since I had to do it today, not that I couldn't but just wanted to take it easy.

Today was day 72, first day of my recovery week. Recovery + Mobility was the workout of the day. Rumble Roller day so it was a good one. Again cannot express my love for this workout enough. It has usefulness to other programs but I'll let you refer back to those posts. I am looking forward to doing yoga several times this week and more foam rolling as well. I still plan on getting some ab work in and I may do some light cardio work. Looking very forward to doing the next phase which is P.A.P. (Post Activation Potentiation). I'll blog about that one later, for now I'm off to get some rest and recovery.

Healthy is as Healthy Does!
Until next time :)
-Coach Ric

Day 68-69 P90X2 Journey

Yesterday was day 68 of X2- Chest, Shoulders, and Tri's. One of my favorite workouts in X2, it blends some the old with new variations of moves. You get a great pump and man do you use the medicine balls in this one.
Today was day 69 of X2, workout of the day was X2 Yoga. I like this workout but am torn if I like the P90XMC2 One on One routine better. I think the best thing to do is mix it up between X2, Yoga X and all the ones in the One on One series. Again variety is the spice of life. Still X2 gets the job done at only just over an hour, the P90X person that didn't enjoy Yoga X should like this one. I have found great benefits of yoga over the last couple of years in all my other workouts, so I think you eventually learn to love Yoga X once you see its benefits and how it can shape your body. To see the other types of yoga videos available click here and go to shop.
Looking forward to next weeks Recovery week, lots of yoga and foam rolling.


Remember -"Can't never could because Can't never would!
Until next time :)
-Coach Ric

Day 67 P90X2 Journey

Today is day 67 of X2. Recovery + Mobility was the workout. This by far has been one of the best things for me in this series and will continue to be something I use for any workout program I do in the future. This video introduces you to the foam roller more particularly the Rumble Roller^®.  This is one of the best pieces of equipment I own and has been an asset in my recovery. I blogged last week (Knot, Kinks, and Rollie things) about the use of rollers and how they work, also there was a good piece about them in the Beachbody newsletter Foam Rolling: Your Tight Muscles' Best Friend. Again highly recommend their use for many workout programs. The  Rumble Roller has been my calves, hamstrings and biceps best friend.
Love recovery day and do it twice a week in this program. I would recommend getting a roller and trying it out before and after your next workout.

Remember -"Can't never could because Can't never would!
Until next time :)
-Coach Ric

Day 66 P90X2 Journey

Today was day 66. On the slate was Plyocide, this is the last week I will do it for about a month unless I add it to a day for the extra cardio. Overall getting better at everything in the series. Toughest moves in Plyocide (IMO), 1. Jack in the Box Jump knee Tucks, 2. Frog Burpee Hops, and 3. Run, Plank, Plyo, Jump series. These moves just get the heart racing. Got it in, got it done, and then did some Hip Hop Abs Extreme abs just to polish myself off.
So here I am in day 66 of this journey with my recovery drink in hand getting ready to take on the day, after breakfast of course! And Whats the Healthiest Meal of the Day .....?  Click here to find out.
Until next time :)
Remember -"Can't never could because Can't never would! 
-Coach Ric

Day 65 P90X2 Journey

Today was day 65 of X2 and my 382nd workout in WOWWY! Looking forward to my 400th. Today was V Sculpt, one of my favorite workouts. Its a pull/ pull day so you can't help but get a pump. This is the last week of my strength phase, if you loved P90X you'll love this phase.
I spent four weeks in the first phase, and then went straight into phase two and have been in it for six weeks. I will do a recovery week next week and then onto the last phase for three weeks.
So far still love this workout and can't wait to try some type of hybrid. X2 comes with a P90X2/Asylum hybrid. I'm going to take a look at it more but may end up trying something on my own.
Until next time :)
Remember -"Can't never could because Can't never would!  Get fit click here!
-Coach Ric