Timing often sucks. Just when you are resolved to start something and then, whamm, it hits you. You catch a bad cold. I’ve had one since Thanksgiving and, so far, have only played fast-finger on my remote browsing the P90X DVDs. I did my fit test today and worked through the Yoga X. I have a decent benchmark, some ugly photos and a lot to say about my first home video workout experience ever.
I’m trying to formulate an opinion about this guy Tony Horton. He is the host of the P90X videos. He has an off beat sense of humor and does not take himself too seriously. Personally, I prefer an actual gym to workout. I like to watch people sweat and pour their energy into their workouts and fight against the machines. So the idea of a home video workout was initially not appealing to me…. and the idea of watching a guy on video for three months repeating the same pep-talk-sound-bites is not something that just grows on me. Tony is a decent talker, a bit over the top. Then again, I was anticipating this reaction since I’m pushed by my ipod music pumping some techno beats, instead of a talking head. Tony is pretty good about hinting the next move or rep and then you can zone him out for the rest with an occasional glimpse on the screen for form and staying in sync. He adds some useful gotcha hints to maintain posture and proper form throughout.
I was not feeling fully recovered today to start the classic routine from the top but I did the fit test, popped the Yoga X file and hit play. Wow! Pretty intense. I like to stretch after workouts, but I learned that this is going to take my workout to a new level. I held tough for most of the 1st half until the balancing part. Crane? Royal Dancer? Frog? Boat? What kind of names are these for balance moves? How are you suppose to learn this? I’m crazy to admit, but I’m excited to master all these. I just hope that I can get it in 90 days. Oh, a side bonus from today… Julie and I worked out together. This was very rewarding by itself. Now, I have a few more days to shake out the cold and be mentally ready to endure Tony’s talk.
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