Today was X Stretch and it was awesome. I stretched things I didn't even know I had, and I was very sore today. The thing about posting the day after I get a good feel for how my body is responding to this workout, and something to reflect on later down the road. My arms were so sore this morning, but still no muscle cramps and I owe that to Vemma. Vemma has taken care of my body better than I could have ever imagined, I still have the sore feelings in the morning and throughout the night, but this drink has allowed me to push myself to new and higher bounds. My son and wife are feeling the effects of the workouts and they do not use the products I do. It is a testimony of how good this really is.
The stretching was amazing for my whole body, if you would have told me that I would gain flexibility throughout this workout I would have called you crazy. However, I feel my body changing and my flexibility is getting better with each workout. I am looking forward to each workout and the next day as well, I thought I would never see that again.
The static stretches were amazing for my whole body, and I even took the advice of Frank Gresham, but I did do somethings that he said not to do. The ballistic stretches were also very useful in this workout. Although, I did not do them for very long, they still helped me a whole lot.
I used my cream 2 old goats a little more today than I have in the past couple of workouts, because my body is still adjusting to this new routine. I can say that I felt the stretches more than the weight workouts, I never thought that would happen.
The last 5 years of my life I have been a lazy couch potato, wondering when I would be able to do something like this. I always blamed my Fibromyalgia for not doing something like this, now I can't use that excuse any more. I am glad I took that leap, but even more glad that I am sticking with it through the aches and pains. The best things in life are not free and this workout is proving that.
Until next time!
Kevin
Showing posts with label muscle pain. Show all posts
Showing posts with label muscle pain. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Day 6
Today was Kenpo, was not sure what to expect from this workout, but again it did not disappoint. I was amazed today to see that I was sore, I didn't feel it until after the workout. The amazing thing is I believe this workout was as tough as the the first one, but my body is getting used to this system.
Kenpo, is a boxing style exercise, and it was tough. There was a lot of movement and changing direction, again something I am not good at because of the poor flexibility. I have noticed that I am getting better though, when we stretch out I can almost touch my toes and this is day 6. I can only imagine where I will be at day 20, 30, 40 and 90. The amazing thing to me is the workout instructors are challenged by this workout and they have mastered the whole workout. I am a beginner and what I have seen so far is this workout will push me all the way to the end.
Kenpo, had a lot of movement with the arms and from a squat position, very difficult at first, but again with time able to do more and give more. I stuck to my routine, the same routine I have spoken of in earlier posts, and still it works for me.
Today is the day after Kenpo, and I am feeling good, about to go play 18 holes of golf, walking it for those that want to know. Later today will be X Stretch and my body is so ready for that, my muscles are screaming for a good stretch.
Bring It!
Kevin
Kenpo, is a boxing style exercise, and it was tough. There was a lot of movement and changing direction, again something I am not good at because of the poor flexibility. I have noticed that I am getting better though, when we stretch out I can almost touch my toes and this is day 6. I can only imagine where I will be at day 20, 30, 40 and 90. The amazing thing to me is the workout instructors are challenged by this workout and they have mastered the whole workout. I am a beginner and what I have seen so far is this workout will push me all the way to the end.
Kenpo, had a lot of movement with the arms and from a squat position, very difficult at first, but again with time able to do more and give more. I stuck to my routine, the same routine I have spoken of in earlier posts, and still it works for me.
Today is the day after Kenpo, and I am feeling good, about to go play 18 holes of golf, walking it for those that want to know. Later today will be X Stretch and my body is so ready for that, my muscles are screaming for a good stretch.
Bring It!
Kevin
Day 5
Today was legs and back, and it was tough the first time through, I was tired because I worked until 9:30, should have been off at 8. The Verve energy drink did get me through the workout though, plus I used the two old goats before and after the workout. The best thing about this cream is it relaxes the muscles so well I can get more out of them each and every workout. I think the tough thing about this workout today is all I do at work is walk, bend and stretch the same way everyday. This workout is introducing new ways to my body that I haven't done since I was diagnosed with Fibro & Lupus. I was to affraid to try something like this, becuse my body was always screaming NO!
To be completly honest with you the Vemma (which I have been using this as my treatment for 4 years now, has always taken care of the muscle pain and it is the reason I am able to make this workout work). I now trust the Vemma more than I ever have! I still feel the muscle soreness, but still have had very limited muscle pain or spasms. In fact, the spasms have come in the workouts only, that's amazing to me! When I take it easy in the workouts I get no spasms, it is only when I push a little more that they come.
My legs and back need this workout today, all I use them for is support, in order to get the most out of this workout they have got to get stronger, and they are getting stronger. I noticed on the poses that I could not hold them for very long the first time through, but when we repeated them I was better.
I was a little sore in my legs the day after this workout, but as I got to moving around at work, it got eaiser and eaiser to move around. I am excited about each day with P90X, something I thought I would never say again.
Until next time!
Kevin
To be completly honest with you the Vemma (which I have been using this as my treatment for 4 years now, has always taken care of the muscle pain and it is the reason I am able to make this workout work). I now trust the Vemma more than I ever have! I still feel the muscle soreness, but still have had very limited muscle pain or spasms. In fact, the spasms have come in the workouts only, that's amazing to me! When I take it easy in the workouts I get no spasms, it is only when I push a little more that they come.
My legs and back need this workout today, all I use them for is support, in order to get the most out of this workout they have got to get stronger, and they are getting stronger. I noticed on the poses that I could not hold them for very long the first time through, but when we repeated them I was better.
I was a little sore in my legs the day after this workout, but as I got to moving around at work, it got eaiser and eaiser to move around. I am excited about each day with P90X, something I thought I would never say again.
Until next time!
Kevin
Day 4
Today was yoga, and let me say I thought I would never say this in my life, but my boday loved the workout. I think this was probably the most difficult thing I have ever done, but it was amazing. The stretches in this workout gave my body the relief it was asking for.
I still used the two old goats before the workout, to relax my muscles, so I could get the most out of the yoga workout. The workout itself was 1 1/2 hours long, I only made it through 1 hour, but it was the best hour so far. I could have pushed myself to do the other 1/2 hour, but I didn't think I needed it. I got what I needed from the first hour.
I was at work at 6pm and choose to drink a Verve Energy Drink to make it through the rest of my day at work, and let me say that I am glad I did, because I worked about 1 hour over today at work. Without the Energy drink I would have been to tired to workout when I got home. If you can believe this, the workouts are making my job eaiser. I am gaining more and more with each workout I complete.
My routine is the same everyday, I take a 2oz. shot of Vemma each morning, whick take care of the muscle pain, all I have to deal with is the soreness, I can do that. I drink an Verve energy drink about 2 hours before I come home from work and the workout is pretty easy so far. My body is starting to adjust to this routine, and my muscle memory is getting stronger each and everyday. I also use the two old goats as often as I need to help with the muscle sorness, my 17 year old son has started using this cream (two old goats) and he can't believe how much it helps the muscles.
I would recomend this workout for anyone with this disease (Fibro or Lupus) because the muscle confusion is working. We are doing 320-350 different move each workout and then we do different stretches each night to help with that confusion. I love what this workout has given me!
Until next time!
Kevin
I still used the two old goats before the workout, to relax my muscles, so I could get the most out of the yoga workout. The workout itself was 1 1/2 hours long, I only made it through 1 hour, but it was the best hour so far. I could have pushed myself to do the other 1/2 hour, but I didn't think I needed it. I got what I needed from the first hour.
I was at work at 6pm and choose to drink a Verve Energy Drink to make it through the rest of my day at work, and let me say that I am glad I did, because I worked about 1 hour over today at work. Without the Energy drink I would have been to tired to workout when I got home. If you can believe this, the workouts are making my job eaiser. I am gaining more and more with each workout I complete.
My routine is the same everyday, I take a 2oz. shot of Vemma each morning, whick take care of the muscle pain, all I have to deal with is the soreness, I can do that. I drink an Verve energy drink about 2 hours before I come home from work and the workout is pretty easy so far. My body is starting to adjust to this routine, and my muscle memory is getting stronger each and everyday. I also use the two old goats as often as I need to help with the muscle sorness, my 17 year old son has started using this cream (two old goats) and he can't believe how much it helps the muscles.
I would recomend this workout for anyone with this disease (Fibro or Lupus) because the muscle confusion is working. We are doing 320-350 different move each workout and then we do different stretches each night to help with that confusion. I love what this workout has given me!
Until next time!
Kevin
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Day 3
Yesterday, was an amazing workout, it was very tough but I made it through all the exercises and I was able to push myself a little more and I feel really good, the muscle confusion is working from what I can tell. Today was shoulders & arms and I brought it!
I use the two old goats before and after each work out, to relax my muscles before and after each workout, I am so glad that I chose this workout, it is going to push me to the limit and I need that. I felt really good today at work, and I am little surprised that I am not to sore.
After each workout I am waiting until the next day to post to see how the workout fully affects me. I have to say that I feel better than I have in years. I see the instructor and his team struggling through this workout, so I feel so much better when I struggle.
My routine has stayed the same for the most part even though I had to work today. I drank a 2oz. Vemma every morning, to fight the muscle pain and inflammation, about 2 hours before I came home today I drank a Verve energy drink to give me the energy to make it through this rough challenge.
P90X is a beast, but I love this workout! I can't wait for tomorrow Yoga!
See ya tomorrow,
Kevin
I use the two old goats before and after each work out, to relax my muscles before and after each workout, I am so glad that I chose this workout, it is going to push me to the limit and I need that. I felt really good today at work, and I am little surprised that I am not to sore.
After each workout I am waiting until the next day to post to see how the workout fully affects me. I have to say that I feel better than I have in years. I see the instructor and his team struggling through this workout, so I feel so much better when I struggle.
My routine has stayed the same for the most part even though I had to work today. I drank a 2oz. Vemma every morning, to fight the muscle pain and inflammation, about 2 hours before I came home today I drank a Verve energy drink to give me the energy to make it through this rough challenge.
P90X is a beast, but I love this workout! I can't wait for tomorrow Yoga!
See ya tomorrow,
Kevin
Thursday, May 5, 2011
The Background
Before, I start the Battle between Fibro. & P90X, I want to lay a little background work.
What is P90X?
Answer, it is an intense video workout, by Tony Horton. I was at home watching TV late one night when this P90X came on. I was very interested right away, because of the muscle confusion in the workouts. My hope is that my muscles will be confused throughout this whole process. I know that it is a stretch, but again it my hope. Here is a breakdown of all the different workouts with P90X:
Day 1 Chest & Back + AB Ripper X
Day 2 Plyometrics
Day 3 Shoulders & Arms + AB Ripper X
Day 4 Yoga X
Day 5 Legs & Back + AB Ripper X
Day 6 Kenpo X
Day 7 X Stretch
Day 8 Core Synergistics
Day 9 Chest, Shoulders & Triceps + AB Ripper X
Day 10 Back & Biceps
Day 11 Cardio X
Day 12 AB Ripper X
I took the physical exam before and I thought I did okay, but in my mind nothing can prepare you for a workout like this. I have found that stretching often help with the soreness and muscle pain. This workout is designed to keep your muscles guessing, which is a good thing!
Here are the tools need for this workout program:
Weights (you can use stretch bands instead, is what I will use, they are easier on the muscles).
Stretch Bands
Push up bars (can get at academy for $10)
Pull up bar (we are using an Iron Gym) (I am using Stretch Bands for the pull ups)
And a Workout Mat (Price ranges from $10-30 at wal-mart & academy)(Personal Favorite $19 mat from wal-mart)
Here is my plan for the supplement part of this workout:
It is highly recommended that when you workout to supplement different products in your body before and after your workout. I plan on doing that, but not with P90X products, they are to expensive.
My plan is a little different but I am still going to share it.
First, Before my workout starts I take a shot of Vemma, my choice of Supplement before each workout, because it will control the muscle pain throughout the work out. Plus, the Vemma will kill all the Inflammation from the workout. I will also rub the area that I am working on with the Two Old Goats to relax my muscles before each workout. I will Hydrate with plenty of water during the workout and finish the workout with a Verve Energy Drink, to replenish my body with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals along with Healthy Energy. Hold on I'm still not done, it is a long process, but worth every penny. I will rub down the area worked with Two Old Goats to help relax those same muscles again and finish off the workout with a very good stretch.
This is not full proof, but I do have a plan, I'm sure I will have to modify it from day to day, because I work 3 12 hours days with Wal-Mart as an Assistant Manager. Once I get in a routine and my body adjusts to it, I think I will be fine.
Now it time to get started!
What is P90X?
Answer, it is an intense video workout, by Tony Horton. I was at home watching TV late one night when this P90X came on. I was very interested right away, because of the muscle confusion in the workouts. My hope is that my muscles will be confused throughout this whole process. I know that it is a stretch, but again it my hope. Here is a breakdown of all the different workouts with P90X:
Day 1 Chest & Back + AB Ripper X
Day 2 Plyometrics
Day 3 Shoulders & Arms + AB Ripper X
Day 4 Yoga X
Day 5 Legs & Back + AB Ripper X
Day 6 Kenpo X
Day 7 X Stretch
Day 8 Core Synergistics
Day 9 Chest, Shoulders & Triceps + AB Ripper X
Day 10 Back & Biceps
Day 11 Cardio X
Day 12 AB Ripper X
I took the physical exam before and I thought I did okay, but in my mind nothing can prepare you for a workout like this. I have found that stretching often help with the soreness and muscle pain. This workout is designed to keep your muscles guessing, which is a good thing!
Here are the tools need for this workout program:
Weights (you can use stretch bands instead, is what I will use, they are easier on the muscles).
Stretch Bands
Push up bars (can get at academy for $10)
Pull up bar (we are using an Iron Gym) (I am using Stretch Bands for the pull ups)
And a Workout Mat (Price ranges from $10-30 at wal-mart & academy)(Personal Favorite $19 mat from wal-mart)
Here is my plan for the supplement part of this workout:
It is highly recommended that when you workout to supplement different products in your body before and after your workout. I plan on doing that, but not with P90X products, they are to expensive.
My plan is a little different but I am still going to share it.
First, Before my workout starts I take a shot of Vemma, my choice of Supplement before each workout, because it will control the muscle pain throughout the work out. Plus, the Vemma will kill all the Inflammation from the workout. I will also rub the area that I am working on with the Two Old Goats to relax my muscles before each workout. I will Hydrate with plenty of water during the workout and finish the workout with a Verve Energy Drink, to replenish my body with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals along with Healthy Energy. Hold on I'm still not done, it is a long process, but worth every penny. I will rub down the area worked with Two Old Goats to help relax those same muscles again and finish off the workout with a very good stretch.
This is not full proof, but I do have a plan, I'm sure I will have to modify it from day to day, because I work 3 12 hours days with Wal-Mart as an Assistant Manager. Once I get in a routine and my body adjusts to it, I think I will be fine.
Now it time to get started!
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