My newest X Update!

Hello All,

Since I told you I have moved to summarizing my weeks, here goes the latest.

Day 11 (9/12/08): Shoulders, Arms & Ab Ripper X

As usual, I did not enjoy the workout at all. I have decided that this workout is by far the worst of them all. I just do not like the workouts for the bicep muscles at all. Maybe I should increase the weight, but I feel like all the time it takes to pause and increase the weight is such a hassle! To no surprise I finished the workout and completed Ab Ripper X. It seems as thought it is getting better with each time I do it. I am really looking forward to the day I get through it in its entirety.

Day 12 (9/13/08): Yoga X

I am really beginning to enjoy this workout out. After starting P90X, I quickly realized how flexible I am NOT! Simple things like stretching to the side KILLS ME! So since I kinda like the pain, I slowly push myself past the pain in order to get some really good stretches. The Yoga blocks help, but I am slowly pushing the stretches so the use of the blocks is almost obsolete. I definitely look forward to these days now. This workout is no longer a beast to me. BTW.. I still can not master the crane.

Day 13 (9/14/08) & Day 14 (9/15/08): Rest and Relaxation

So I am not sure what is going on with my resting for two days, but I think that it is the way my body is programmed. In the past when I worked out I would always take 2 rest days before continuing my regiment. I honestly tell myself that I am going to workout, but I am always too exhausted to bring myself to complete them. After the 2 days, I feel totally relaxed and able to do the workouts!

Day 15 (9/16/08): Legs, Back & Ab Ripper X

I enjoy this workout, so this day was not that bad. The wall squats are not my favorite, but they are tolerable. The workout seems to go by fast for me and that is what matters the most to me. The faster they go by the better I like the workout..LOL! A friend of mine started P90X this week and has been rocking it out! He has been eating healthy and really enjoying the workouts! He is keeping the pressure on me.. so I will have to bring it REGARDLESS of how I feel! (on this day I felt as though I was beginning to strain a muscle on the inside of my left arm. It felt like the pull-ups were beginning to take their toll on my arms!)

Day 16 (Kenpo X)

This workout always goes over well. My left arm continued to bother me throughout the workout so I decided that I would take a few extra days off while I let my arm rest. I think that my arms were not used to supporting all my weight during the pull-ups, but whatever it was... it was painful.

Days 17, 18, 19, and 20: Were spent resting!!! I did not mean to take this much time off, but I honestly felt like I needed it. Once I finish week four I am going to post results as promised. I am not going to pay attention to the number of days, because my buddy "Prophet" informed me that whether it be day 90 or day 97, the results should be great either way. I need to look at this as more of a lifestyle than 90 days and that is the attitude I am trying to get used to. Tonight when I get home from work I am going to be doing day 21 which for me will be Chest and Back & Ab Ripper X.

Sorry for the delay guys! Be sure that I am back on the wagon!

Be Well & Stay Fit!

**JK**

09.12.08... The X Update

Hello All,

Sorry about the long delay, but my work schedule has been a little bit all over the place and I have not known which way is up or down. Although it may have stopped my entries, no way in hell would I let it stop THE X! Here is a quick update of the last few days of working out!

Days 5 & 6 (9/6/08 & 9/7/08): Rest and Relaxation

Unfortunately I was out of commission for these 2 days thanks to Yoga X. It really let me have it! Now that I know what Yoga X can do (and I now RESPECT the workout) I will definitely be a little more prepared for the next time we meet.. LOL! Since I had to take those 2 days I am officially one day behind. I have not decided how I am going to make up the day, but I am either going to just finish my 90 days one day late or I am going to skip my day off this week and just keep pushing play… Any suggestions?

Day 7 (9/8/08): Legs, Back, & Ab Ripper X

I was actually a little scared to tackle this program, because my legs were not 100% from my bad date with Yoga X! I am glad to report that this workout was not as bad as I was expecting and the reason for that is because there is a good split of legs and back in the workout. Lots of pull-ups and just the right amount of legs made that workout pretty decent! I can honestly say that I kinda like this routine. Only thing I really hate is the isolated toe lunge thingees! Not my faves at all! Thanks for the modifications you gave me Ant, Ab Ripper is coming along...

Day 8 (9/9/08): Kenpo X

Kenpo X was not bad at all. It in itself was a great break from the rest of the workouts and a good close to the week. Now that week one was down. I knew how I wanted to bring it for week 2 and all fear/doubts were starting to subside. Don’t get me wrong here! I am still sore just about everyday… but that is my body’s way of telling me that I am getting a great workout! Not to mention I am working muscles differently than I have in the past. COMPLETE MUSCLE FAILURE!

Day 9 (9/10/08): Chest, Back, & Ab Ripper X

I was actually looking forward to this exercise when it rolled around this week. I was a little over the lower body pain and wanted to feel like there was something happening with my chest and back. Chest and arms are my two favorite body parts to work out, so when they are in pain… I am happy!!(Slightly masochistic I know, but hey I AM a health nut ya know!) I tackled this workout and completed it with a smile on my face. I barely paused the DVD, just a couple of times to deal with changing the weights. And when I set that goal in my head that Tony talks about, I always aim for the number of reps I was able to complete the week prior. So I either get to what I did last week or pass it. It’s all about CRUSHING your own personal goals! Ab Ripper X is going ok.. I am just aiming at increasing my reps each time I complete the exercises.. slow and steady!

Day 10 (9/11//08): Plyo X

So I did a little bit of research about my target heart rate and what my “ZONE” was. Last week when I did the workout I had my heart rate monitor on, but did not really pay attention to what in the zone meant for me! So now that I knew what my zone was.. I ROCKED Plyo X. I only extended one water break to get my heart rate back into the zone, because I was a little too high. All in all I knew Plyo X was going to be one of my favorite exercises.. and I was right!!!

Tonight I am going to do Shoulders and Arms, and Ab Ripper X... so stay tuned for these types of updates. I kind of like doing a summary of my week all at once, so I think I am going to stick with doing it this way.

One more thing before I go. When do you complete Ab Ripper X? Before your workout or after your workout?

That’s all for now guys! Take care.
Be Well & Stay Fit!

**JK**

09.08.08... 2 days of REST

Hey All,

I think that you ALL forget to tell me how sore you were after Yoga X. I am not sure if it is just me... or what??? ... But I had to take 2 rest days thanks to Yoga X. During the Yoga X workout I REALLY brought it because I was really trying my best to stretch the hell out of my muscles. Well let me tell you, on Saturday I woke up and my hamstrings were so tight I could barely walk. My back was also sore, but not nearly as much as my legs. When I woke up Sunday the DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) were a whole lot worse. I had to walk down the stairs of my house one step at a time and just be still. I stayed in the bed all day and netflixed my day away. I popped advil to help with the pain, but that barely did anything.

One of those days is counting as my rest day, but the other is just pushing me a day back, so I am going to do day 5 (legs and back) tonight to the best of my ability. If my legs start to really hurt, I am either going to do the exercises without weights or lower my reps. We will see how it goes, my back on the other hand is just fine. I will keep you guys posted.. I guess this means my first week is not officially over..LOL!

I need to get ready to bring it, so I will check in with you guys later...

Be Well and Stay Fit,

**JK**

09.05.08.. Days 3&4

Hello All,

Just a quick recap of my last two days with P90X...

Day 3:

Shoulder and Arms went pretty well. I did not go crazy with the wait the first time around because for the first week of P90X I told myself to leave the ego alone and pace myself. Tony's advice was taken to heart. I did not want to hurt myself or tire to quickly so I paced myself pretty good. I put stars next to the weights I wanted to increase next week. Besides that... working my arms is one of my favorite body parts to work.. so I can honestly say that it is among one of my favorite workouts. I also have worked my shoulders before, but have never paid this much attention to them, so I am excited to see how they will come out.

Day 4:

Yoga X was a nice break from the workouts, but definitely not my favorite. I HATED the first 30 mins of it with the downward dog! I did however like the last hour. This workout showed me how flexible I REALLY AM!!!! And damn its pretty bad. I can say the hour and thirty mins went by pretty fast. And I did not believe how much I was sweating from Yoga. It was NO PLYOMETRICS... but I was definitely sweating. It left me feeling very relaxed..

Thats all for now.. hope you are all doing well!

Be Well & Stay Fit!

**JK**

09.03.08.. Plyo was INTENSE

Hey guys,

With each workout comes a better understanding of the blood, sweat, and tears most go through to get those AMAZING bodies. As I type this I am feeling a little tense from yesterdays workout and my legs feel week from Plyo today, but all is well. I am actually looking forward to each exercise and challenging myself to not press pause.. LOL! That is my goal.

I am a relatively fit person, but cardio was never my strong area. I did it because I had to and hated every minute of it. Plyo was definitely intense and I look forward to the next time I hit it. As I hit pause and paced back and forth a few times I thought of all the P90Xers and that they must have gone through. That is what kept me pressing play.I can also say that after I finished the workout...I was so wiped out that I showered and threw myself on the bed and stared at the ceiling for a while. It took me some time to muster up the strength to get up and fix dinner.. What a WORKOUT! Tomorrow is Day 3 and I am definitely going to try and do what I can with Ab Ripper X. Thanks Ant for the modified moves I will give them a try.

Just so you know how intensely I was sweating.. here are pics of what I looked like after. (just an FYI.. The tank what light gray when I started.. and the top of my shorts were DRENCHED)


Well that is all for now.. I will update as much as I can..

**JK**

09.02.08 ...Day 0 Spec/Fit Test

Hello All,

Well I was definitely forewarned and now I know the wrath of Tony. I can just tell you now that I posted a quick clip about my first day of working out on my youtube page, so you should definitely check it out. I am a little behind on the blog due to a really busy weekend and a lot of working. But I need to pay the bills.

You can check out my Video Log at: http://www.youtube.com/misterjonkat

The reason for my blog entry today is to post my specs from Day 0:

Weight:197lbs
Body Fat%: 10.1 (margin or error 1-2%)
Chest: 42 inches Waist: 34.5 (although I wear a 32 in pants.. WEIRD)
Hips: 40 inches
Right Thigh: 23 inches
Left Thigh: 23.5 inches
Right Arm: 16 inches
Left Arm: 16 inches

After doing my Fit Test... here are the results:

Pull-Ups: 12
Vertical Jump: N/A
Push-Ups: 33
Toe Touch: +1.5"
Wall Squat: 3 mins
Bicep Curl: 30 reps with 25lbs
In & Outs: 50
Resting HR: 87 bpm

Here are the pics of Day o:




Well that is all I have for now. Take Care and I will be updating pics and measurements every 15 days..

Be Well & Stay Fit!

**JK**