tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post3711044988764063567..comments2023-10-14T08:03:01.852-06:00Comments on The Straight Dope: P90X2 RehearsalsSteve Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17639176315514772554noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-29828583014352015612011-04-03T20:32:15.559-06:002011-04-03T20:32:15.559-06:00I posted on gear a couple of weeks ago so check th...I posted on gear a couple of weeks ago so check that out. You don't really need a plyo box, though if you have one you could use it--18" would be about right for most people. Bands will be useful in the program. At least one medium strength. I use, along with dumbells, an assortment of three bands and some theraband for the NIS stetching. Not necessary but helpful for sure.Steve Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17639176315514772554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-65257795296061173162011-04-03T19:50:36.747-06:002011-04-03T19:50:36.747-06:00Thanks for all your comments. In addition to the ...Thanks for all your comments. In addition to the usual p90x stuff, I've been acquiring some of the equipment that I've heard is in MC2. Two questions: 1. What size of plyo box should I get, and 2. Are bands necessary if I already have dumbbells?Timnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-81580492403244588402011-03-23T10:07:27.075-06:002011-03-23T10:07:27.075-06:00Great point about the benefits of doing push-ups o...Great point about the benefits of doing push-ups on medicine or balance balls. I wonder also. On another note after being extremely satisfied with Volumes 1 and 2 of One On One I became disappointed with the 3rd volume and canceled it mid way. The previous volumes were so good I actually use many of them as supplements or substitutes. Volume 3 as the precursor to MC2 is less focused and I'm not so sure it is a good preview of things to come. Hope 1-on-1 goes back to the previous format and that MC2 has been tweaked significantly. Thanks!greyelf57noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-46877872059553055102011-03-19T21:54:14.732-06:002011-03-19T21:54:14.732-06:00Hmm...wish there was more "fresh meat" i...Hmm...wish there was more "fresh meat" involved. I mean, who wants to see the same faces over and over when you have to work out 6 days a week on a DVD.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13921377966371726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-79851888625276193642011-03-17T08:23:39.977-06:002011-03-17T08:23:39.977-06:00I for one am glad to see you guys working in new e...I for one am glad to see you guys working in new equipment. The incraesed intensity is a huge plus. It also keeps things fresh, new and interesting.<br /><br />Any details on the pullup assist? This looks really interesting. Pullups are my nemesis (i mean, "I presently struggle with pullups" lol)Hopefully it works with all sorts pullup bars because the P90x pullup bar design doesn't work in my house.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16386266301915143319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-57782710784512259032011-03-11T21:37:52.958-07:002011-03-11T21:37:52.958-07:00Ok stabilizer muscles, that makes sense.Ok stabilizer muscles, that makes sense.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02478487607451225589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-39478271020446218462011-03-11T13:26:48.250-07:002011-03-11T13:26:48.250-07:00As far as I'm concerned, money shouldn't b...As far as I'm concerned, money shouldn't be the biggest issue with equipment. In the long term, it's an investment that will be worth the price tag and then some some (a lot). Moreover, in the long haul, it will probably be cheaper than a gym membership. <br /><br />I'm a jobless college student with no money, but I will make sure I save up and find a way to get what I need to improve my health, fitness, life, etc.Discohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093909993852745685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-16739226141209828482011-03-11T08:20:12.434-07:002011-03-11T08:20:12.434-07:00Not recruiting more muscle fibers. We'll do th...Not recruiting more muscle fibers. We'll do that using postactivation potentiation. Instability is to help fire stabilizer muscles and improve biomechanics and control. You get stable, then strong, then powerful.Steve Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17639176315514772554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-19136999803692775332011-03-10T19:23:59.518-07:002011-03-10T19:23:59.518-07:00So your guys are sold on stability balls recruitin...So your guys are sold on stability balls recruiting more muscle fibres etc Im still not sure if the evidence is definitive or in favor of it. I wonder if there are any people or articles you would recommend looking up to better understand your position on this? Thanks SteveUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02478487607451225589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-66204789697728964872011-03-09T21:27:48.054-07:002011-03-09T21:27:48.054-07:00what order should you recommend to trainer to P90x...what order should you recommend to trainer to P90x series ?<br /><br />classic - lean - doulbes - mc2 ?p90x workouthttp://www.p90xworkoutschedule.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-11522162965919956632011-03-09T12:20:44.453-07:002011-03-09T12:20:44.453-07:00Is that Traci Morrow?? If so, are any other coache...Is that Traci Morrow?? If so, are any other coaches shooting? Love to see coaches!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-73498786978870325542011-03-08T21:40:59.827-07:002011-03-08T21:40:59.827-07:00Looking fit steve. Is that the studio?Looking fit steve. Is that the studio?TheThinkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04340632719888180917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-14039344342065392692011-03-08T18:36:27.597-07:002011-03-08T18:36:27.597-07:00this blog gets me so pumped. i just started p90x a...this blog gets me so pumped. i just started p90x again yesterday in anticipation and i'm loving it. this post seriously makes me want to convert a room in my house into a gym hahaKevin M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13952949539804669468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-41891899776094603442011-03-08T17:28:43.902-07:002011-03-08T17:28:43.902-07:00I'll give an in depth post on equipment soon.I'll give an in depth post on equipment soon.Steve Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17639176315514772554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-8028891560445230022011-03-08T15:25:39.252-07:002011-03-08T15:25:39.252-07:001.) A box jump is easily over $100.
2.) A stabi...1.) A box jump is easily over $100. <br />2.) A stability ball $30-45. <br />3.)Those medicine balls or whatever they are $20-40. <br />4.) Foam rollers $30-40. <br /><br />Seriously...... $200 in equipment on top of the $140 for the program?<br /><br />I love P90X, but can we put out a sequel that doesn't break the bank?Paul gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-35358221852284563082011-03-08T14:10:48.702-07:002011-03-08T14:10:48.702-07:00Thanks and I really hope the name changes. MC2 is...Thanks and I really hope the name changes. MC2 is not my favorite at all, for what its worth.The Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10180593851979604455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-88678448308370639952011-03-08T12:50:19.306-07:002011-03-08T12:50:19.306-07:00I know I'm in the minority, but I say keep Yog...I know I'm in the minority, but I say keep Yoga X at 90 minutes -keeps the workout challenging and some of us like 90 minutes of yoga. If you think its too long you can always modify.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-29974711618067640942011-03-08T12:48:46.439-07:002011-03-08T12:48:46.439-07:00I know I'm in the minority here, but I think Y...I know I'm in the minority here, but I think YogaX should stay at 90 minutes. Makes it a challenging workout, and alot of us don't mind doing 90 minutes of yoga. If you think it's too long, you can always shorten it.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11518439183549076236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-34866924344258012692011-03-08T12:21:22.886-07:002011-03-08T12:21:22.886-07:00In the photo where the "kids" are doing ...In the photo where the "kids" are doing leaning "Y" flys, is that Bobby Stevenson on the right from P90X?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07391704264984777574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-60543391863003236232011-03-08T10:26:48.828-07:002011-03-08T10:26:48.828-07:00Great pics and post. I am pumped about this next w...Great pics and post. I am pumped about this next workout your sooooo lucky ;-)Trainer T.s Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788097098229327094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-20516731450228802592011-03-08T10:15:29.686-07:002011-03-08T10:15:29.686-07:00What is that step thing and what does it cost?
C...What is that step thing and what does it cost? <br />Can I use basketballs for the pushups? I've already started that and love it.Paul gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-32272319567269661692011-03-08T10:01:52.794-07:002011-03-08T10:01:52.794-07:00Will a mini-fridge for post workout beer be requir...Will a mini-fridge for post workout beer be required equipment?Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11338380387624572190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-22046176685530428572011-03-08T09:26:17.961-07:002011-03-08T09:26:17.961-07:00I'm extremely relieved for the 'hotel room...I'm extremely relieved for the 'hotel room' modification, as I may be taking a job requiring more travel-I would be extremely concerned about getting a proper workout in on the road. To paraphrase Tony, "you guys think of everything!" =]Jerrold Horganhttp://teambeachbody.com/elektriknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-43607860427939243592011-03-08T06:54:05.121-07:002011-03-08T06:54:05.121-07:00That's fantastic. Glad to see you'll be so...That's fantastic. Glad to see you'll be solving problems some people had with X too, with the "hotel variations"!<br /><br />Really looking forward to it -- especially the new Ab Ripper X! And hopefully a shorter Yoga X ;)<br /><br />Btw, any news on that Power 90 remake we heard MegaMace got a few months back?AWoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09806192667312455582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-63619055335746647552011-03-08T00:28:58.148-07:002011-03-08T00:28:58.148-07:00Everything has an alternative. Either nothing or a...Everything has an alternative. Either nothing or a household item. There's a "hotel room" modification for everything and all mods are effective.Steve Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17639176315514772554noreply@blogger.com