Choose Your Path

I'm strongly contemplating a switch-up in the P90X program. As FT pointed out earlier P90X contains 3 editions, "Classic", "Doubles" and "Lean". The Classic is where P90X started and is the one pushed in their promotional materials. It promises eight-pack abs and superior strength. "Doubles" is for the uber-hardcore and adds extra doses of Cardio X to push performance even further. "Lean" is slightly less high-impact than Classic or Doubles and sacrifices gains in speed and strength for an extra push towards a lean frame.

Having, surprisingly, already dropped six pounds since starting P90X I'm of the belief that "Lean" is more of what really need right now. Remember, I still hold an additional 10 pounds over FT's over-inflated 200 pound frame, and I'm a solid 4-5 inches shorter than he is. Dumping some of this excess body weight now will probably make the path forward much more successful.

It's really not a drastic change in the program itself. Mondays would change from Chest & Back (you know, pull-ups) to Core Synergystics and Tuesdays would substitute Cardio X for Plyometrics. The remainder of the week stays the same. It's similar enough that I'm not inclined to start over at Day 1, just continue with the new program from here forward. One could argue that starting the clock over would actually be bad overall since it would push my first recovery week out and 'll have been "working" for too long before giving my body a chance to rest.

There's still a couple of days before the final decision has to be made since today and tomorrow are the same workout in both versions. Tune in Monday to find out which path our hero takes. add to del.icio.us saved by 0 users