P90X for hunting

[houndy65]

I'm done with day 14 of p90x and its going great. I would highly recommend it to everyone thats hunting and wants that extra mile. I've already seen changes in just my everyday life, mainly my eating habits over all stamina. I feel really good and I'm sleeping much better also. the only thing i have trouble with is I'm always hungry. So is there anyone else on here trying this or something else. I use to play ice hockey all winter, but I quit last year because of my shoulders. So I needed something else, that would improve my bowhunting elk and chasing my hounds all winter.

 

[smarandr]

Good for you. I made an attempt at p90X once and I actually got done with the first phase. However, I didn't change my eating habits and I kind of just fizzled out of it. I also hated the fact that I was always sore--after every workout some new part of my body would hurt.

But if a guy were to stick with it I have no doubt he'd perform much better on the hill come fall.

 

[IdahoHombre]

I started and fizzled out too. But I have no doubt it will help your conditioning for hunting. Soreness will and should come after every workout. That's the point of it - to keep all the muscle groups on their toes. I need to get into the gym or on the workouts myself. But just the thought of those P90X Plyometrics....oooooooooh man - it's scary!

 

[mhungerford]

I love that workout i have been doing it again for about a month and am seeing good results as well i also worked in INSANITY for the cardio and i tell you what if you just want cardio check that one out.....

 

[smarandr]

But just the thought of those P90X Plyometrics....oooooooooh man - it's scary!

Tell me about it, I swear it seems like the guy has you jumping on the same foot for 20 strait minutes. Then on the yoga if I have to hear him say do the downward dog again I would pass out.

 

[TheTone]

I've got about 3 weeks to go on my second full go round of it. The first time I did it I dropped nearly 50 pounds which was pretty awesome. This time I've just slimmed down some more and added some muscle. I love the program as kind of my late winter/early spring tune up, then I can start running once it gets warmer out and throw in a resistance work out a couple times a week.

 

[Calvin]

P90x is pretty good. Insanity (the max dvds) are better, IMO for hunting. P90x/Insanity + barbell work will get you good to go.

 

[Lawnboy]

I'm doing one called X factor. Each week a new dvd and man am I sore as well. I love the fact that my core is really getting stronger. I really feel the workout in my legs and core. My sister helped write the workout so I guess I have her to blame for it killing me.

I've got a new respect for these types of workouts. I used to think it was all sissy boy to use these dvd workouts but man they are great and you really get a complete workout.

 

[CasperOutdoorsman719]

I have recently started up Traintohunt.com. For any of you who haven't tried Crossfit, it is a kick in the ass! The workouts are really short (15-20 minutes in some cases) but super intense. Plus the guys that run the site are both hunters so they gear the focus of the workouts to the needs of hunters.

 

[DHaffner]

New years resolutions: 1. stop procrastinating 2. start p90X


I think I'll start tomorrow!

 

[Calvin]

P90x is 90% diet, if you want visible results. The first phase will throw you for a loop. Your calories will be about 50% protein, 30% carb, and 20% fat. That's about 1 serving of carbs a day. The fat just falls off you though.

The first phase on p90x2 consists of .5 servings for grains, and .5 servings of legumes a day.

 

[mixedbag]

i'll need that for next years Montana hunt.This year, I have it easy in Wy.A good old mans hunt

 

[WV Hunter]

I went from 192 to 162 doing P90X in 2008. My diet was ok, biggest thing was cutting out Pepsi. Anytime I want to lose weight I can drop 10 pounds real quick drinking water. Out of the complete 90 day program I recall doing 72 days. Travelling with work and commitments with the family chips away days. An hour to 1.5 hours a day 6 days a week is a lot of time.

 

[ElkNut1]

Sore is good, no pain no gain!! If not sore somewhat the next day after a workout especially a good one then a guys slacking! (grin) Got to use those unused muscles!!

ElkNut1

 

[Dinkshooter]

Not sure why no one follows this guy anymore? He's an animal.

 

[WV Hunter]

Not sure why no one follows this guy anymore? He's an animal.

It's hard to exercise with a woody, that's why I choose not to follow him :W:

 

[Lawnboy]

Not sure why no one follows this guy anymore? He's an animal.

Thanks Dink that gave me the shivers!

 

[npaden]

I'm still just running and working on my heart rate zones.

So far I've never felt like I needed help on anything but the cardio and hiking when out hunting, I guess I get enough core work and upper body work just doing stuff around the house and playing weekend farmer type stuff. I'm sure as I get older I'll have to start adding some upper body and core workouts though.

 

[Dinkshooter]

Thanks Dink that gave me the shivers!

How would you like to share a 2 man tent with him on a 48hour Alaskan style rain-out?

 

[Dinkshooter]

Another fellow and I came up with this gem last night in order to get your wife into good enough shape to pack elk quarters for you.

Could there be a better way to train and get in backpacking shape then to do so while completing an important household womanly duty?

http://www.google.com/products/cata...i=5yNaT5TjIOmXiALQ57CsCw&ved=0CJoBEPMCMAA4Cg#