P90X: Phase 1 Completed
A little over 4 weeks ago, I wrote a post about starting P90X. It’s an intense workout program that last 90 days and is made up of 3 separate phases. I also did a recap of week 1 and summarized the workouts and how hard they were at first.
Yesterday was officially the last day of phase 4 for me. I ended up being a few days late due to the move to Austin but I still made it. And I can honestly say I feel in great shape. The 3 weeks of workouts followed by the recovery week were intense and kicked my ass far more than anything else I’ve ever done. It’s crazy how much of a workout you can get in your living room.
Phase 1 Stats
If you missed my first post, here are my stats prior to starting the program on 5/18/09:
- Weight: 173.8 Pounds
- Bodyfat (Using Scale): 15.0%
- Flexed Arm Size: 35 cm
- Waist (Belly Button Level): 84 cm
And here is where I am today (6/16/09) :
- Weight: 173 Pounds
- Bodyfat (Using Scale): 13.1%
- Flexed Arm Size: 35 cm
- Waist (Belly Button Level): 81 cm
The bold stats are the ones that I think made the biggest difference. I lost some bodyfat and waist size while staying pretty close to the same weight I was before.
Phase 1 Pictures
As promised, I also wanted to show the before and after pictures so you can get an idea of what to expect after doing the program for 4 weeks. Keep in mind, this is NOT a beauty pageant so I did not bring my A game in the appearance category…
The left pictures are from before starting P90X and the right pictures were taken this morning:
I Feel Great So Far
So far, I feel really good where I am at. I feel like I am in much better shape than I was before, especially on the cardiovascular side. The crazy thing is I used to workout before the program as well, but it just proves I was not going as hard as I should have been. I never felt the way I do after the P90X workouts. Sore, sweaty, and on the verge of tipping over.
The good news is I made it through the first phase of the program and now have 28 days of the program under my belt. The bad news is I still have two more phases I need to survive before I am finally finished.
So wish me luck on my journey and I plan on posting a recap of week 5 since the workouts are a little bit different than the first round. I will also put up new pictures once I get to the end of phase 2.
Posted on: June 16th, 2009
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Cool, the difference is really noticeable, especially in the abs. I’m two weeks into it, and my only complaint is that you really should be in pretty decent shape before even starting this. I’m not fat, but I haven’t exercised regularly for a few years, and I REALLY struggle towards the mid-end of some of the workouts, especially the check/back and plyometrics days. Your typical fat, out of shape guy/girl would have no chance to complete this, unless they hit the pause button a ton.
Other than that, I love it. The variety is amazing, and it keeps things fresh and fun.
Congrats on making it through Phase 1, Justin!
Wow. Nice and cool transition.
The abs are more visible along with the muscle at the upper in your back.
Congrats!
WOW! Congrats on completing phase 1 of P90X. I can see noticeable results in your before and after pics. Congrats!
Great Job! Your getting awesome results!
Thats quite a difference. You look much healthier in the second photos
Hey Justin,
Good for you man. The pics look great. I guess by the time you read this comment you’ll have finished the p90x program.
If you need some more time-efficient workouts (the p90x ones take so long) then you should check out http://www.fitterufitness.com
Keep up the great work. Love the blog by the way.
Y