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If you're familiar with this workout then you know that it's meant for people that have some experience with working out. I did part of the legs and back video. When I say part I did the first 10 exercises and I was at my limit, actually I went way past my limit because I am paying for it today. I have a lot of strength in my back, stomach, or legs. All my strength is in my arms.
I want to work my way up to being able to do the videos but am thinking about doing a less intense workout at the gem for a couple of weeks to prepare my body for the intensity of p90x. I know that I sound like a puss but I don't think this workout regiment will help if I'm laid up for a couple of days after each workout.
Any suggestions?
I want to work my way up to being able to do the videos but am thinking about doing a less intense workout at the gem for a couple of weeks to prepare my body for the intensity of p90x. I know that I sound like a puss but I don't think this workout regiment will help if I'm laid up for a couple of days after each workout.
Any suggestions?
I think working up to your program is a great idea. It sounds like you have quite a problem with muscle imbalance. It's great that you've got strength in your arms but you put yourself at risk of injury if you don't have comparable strength elsewhere. So many exercises and daily movements use a range of muscles.
You're not being a baby. You're being a prudent grown up. If you put your back out you could be laid up for weeks. That would be a far greater waste of your time than starting out at a lower level of workout for those areas of your body that aren't where you want them to be. If you're already used to working out in general you could end up progressing quite quickly. Cut yourself some slack.