Yay!  Week 2 of P90x complete!  And, it feels amazing.  I thought I’d start some what of a diary of how I’m doing and feeling as the weeks go on.  What I’m finding challenging, and things I want to work on.  I think it will be neat to look back on, and helpful if I ever decide to do the program again.

So, getting started… besides buying (or borrowing) the P90X DVD’s, here’s a list of everything else you may need:

• an area to workout (6′ by 6′ min.)
• TV and DVD player
• set of free weights (personalised to your strength level)
• a pull up bar (or resistance bands)
• a chair
• a mat is recommended

Next is TIME.  Probably the most important, and most difficult thing to plan for.  However, it’s essential to know when you plan to do the workouts in order to set yourself up for success.  I’ve chosen nap time.  I’m usually guaranteed at least one hour during the day when both kids are sleeping.  If I don’t get my full workout done in the time I finish it when my wonderful husband gets home from work

Alright, now onto the workouts.  Here is a breakdown of how I’ve been doing with the workouts in the first 2 weeks, as well as an idea of what they are like.

Core Synergistics – 1 Hour

• lots of push ups (I modified with mostly “girl” push ups)
• great all over body workout
• Most challenging move: Dreya Roll

Cardio X – 45 min

• Usually I run, but it rained really hard week 2 so I tried it out
• A combination of the cardio portions of the following workouts; yoga, plyometrics, kenpo and core
• Love that it mixes it up constantly, no repetitive moves
• Worked up a great sweat by the end

Shoulder/Arms – 1 Hour

• circuit of shoulder, bicep, and tricep
• new moves each time which is nice
• intensity depends on the weight you choose
• I need to start tracking next week my weight/reps to see if I can improve from week to week

Ab Ripper X – 16 min, twice a week

• intense!
• definitely something that will improve over time
• Most challenging move: V Sit Up

Legs and Back – 1 Hour

• lots of pullups and squats
• I’m using the resistance band instead of pullups at this point
• Hardest Move – One legged wall squat

Kenpo – 1 Hour

• amazing!
• full of cardio
• lots of kicking and punching

Obviously this is just my personal perception of the workouts and their most difficult areas.  It may be completely different for you!  And, I’m sure my view on these workouts will evolve as the weeks go on and as I improve.  But, this is how I felt during the first 2 weeks of P90X.  I challenged myself, it was super hard work, but it was well worth it because I feel amazing!  I can’t wait to see what the next 2 weeks bring.