Ending Phase One

Today was the last day of phase one of the P90X lean program. It was an optional rest day, but I did the stretch routine as I have the entire time. My flexibility has gone downhill the past few years, so for me it is essential that I do as much work in that area as possible. I also thinks it helps improve my ability to get through yoga, because it incorporates some of the basic moves which serve as the foundation for the more advanced ones.

So far I have done the core synergistics, cardio, shoulders & arms, yoga, legs & back, kenpo and stretch workouts (and of course ab ripper). Although I have yet to get the full effect of the back workout since I am not doing pull ups yet. I like all the workouts, with yoga being my favorite non weight training routine. I like shoulders & arms and legs & back pretty much equally. I personally find ab ripper the most challenging workout. I can do more of it than initially, but I am still not able to get through it all without stopping. Luckily in the lean program I only do it twice a week. I am hoping by the time I do the classic version of the program I can do all reps for all the moves.

As I said in a previous post I am using the lean program as more of a maintenance phase until I move into my townhouse (in about a month) where I can go all out in all the workouts without worrying about the neighbors. Therefore, I am not following the nutrition plan 100%. I am following more of a "body for life" eating plan where I eat clean 6 days a week, and have a free day the 7th. Once I get into the classic program I will do my best to eat as clean as possible the entire 90 days.