P90X3 Block 1

I'm still excited about P90X3. It is a 90-day program that is set up in 3 blocks. The first block is 4 weeks long, with the first 3 weeks being the same, and the 4th week being more of a transition week. There is a mix of routines that focus on your cardio, strength, and flexibility. All of the workouts are 30 minutes. As of today, I have finished the first block.

Block 1 Exercises (3 weeks):

Day 1 (usually Monday) is called Total Synergistics. It focuses on the whole body. You're doing squats and lunges while holding weights, you're doing pull-ups and chin-ups (I use a resistance band), and you're doing things to focus on your core.

Day 2 is called Agility X. It is more aerobic/cardio-based. There are a lot of lunges again, but it's a little faster-paced. It also is designed to improve precision, flexibility, balance, and strength. There is more jumping and quick-stepping around. I wouldn't say that it is my favorite.

Day 3 is Yoga X. I really like this one. But I usually like yoga exercises anyway. It's tough, but it isn't cardio, haha! There are several poses that weren't in PiYo. Of course, yoga is great for flexibility. And you get it all done in 30 minutes.

Day 4 is called The Challenge. This is completely upper-body, alternating between pull-ups and push-ups. You do lots of different variations, like staggered push-ups, where you have one arm forward and one arm closer while you do your push-ups. There is also a pull-up where one hand is forward and the other is reversed.

Day 5 is CVX, which is another cardio-based whole body workout. Pretty much everything you do with a light weight in your hands. It's another tough one, but I like it slightly better than Agility X.

Day 6 is The Warrior. This is another one with lots of push-ups. It also focuses on legs and core. It is more focused on increasing strength.

Day 7 is Dynamix, or you can choose to rest. I usually take the rest day.

Block 1 Recovery Week (1 week):

Day 1 is Isometrix. This involves holding a lot of the yoga poses for about 45 seconds. It's pretty tough, but I liked it.

Day 2 is Dynamix. This also involves a lot of stretching to help increase range of motion, flexibility, and stability. I think it's a little tough, too, but I have only done it the one time. Maybe when I get accustomed to it, it will be easier.

Day 3 is Accelerator. Whew, I thought it was tough! It's back to cardio, somewhat similar to Agility X.

Day 4 is Pilates. This is mostly focused on core. I have to say, I didn't like it as much as I thought that I would, but again, it could just be because it's not familiar yet. I'll have to see when I do it again.

Day 5 is CVX and Day 6 is Yoga X, both of which I've already described.

I'm ready to see what Block 2 will bring.

Posting my current progress picture. July 26, 2014, before PiYo. October 26, 2014: After PiYo, and P90X3 Block 1, plus clean eating and drinking Shakeology.

As for my current progress, I lost 2 more pounds this week! I am now at 21 pounds lost, and the lowest weight that I've been at in 2-and-a-half years. I've lost another inch or so in my waist. I definitely see more of a difference in my shoulder and arms than I do anywhere else. But, it'll get there, right?

Now, what about you? Anyone who wants to do this, can, if they're ready to be consistent and give some effort. If you want to join me, let me know! I will be there to offer accountability, encouragement, and motivation.