The New Workout Routine

I’ve found that I always workout best when I have a routine. After completing two rounds of P90X and now half a round of Insanity I like them both in different ways but also have a problem with both of them.

P90X is awesome for weightlifting. The videos do an awesome job of targeting the groups they say they’re hitting and will help you build muscle. My problem was the ab workout basically ignores your obliques comparatively to the front. The cardio routines are just not hard enough and just generally doesn’t do enough for your core. I also didn’t love the leg routines for lifting though they were OK.

Insanity does an awesome job of building your cardio. It’s shorter and way more intense than the P90X routines with less rest which I liked. It does an amazing job for working your whole core and your legs get a fantastic workout without any weights (which is how I actually prefer to do my legs as it keeps them nice and trim but really defined rather than making them big. I’m a runner remember.)

I found myself thinking on Friday, “I wish someone would take the best of both routines and put them together!” at which point I realized, “Oh hey, I’m somebody!” so that’s what I’m doing. I’m going to call it PANDEMONIUM! (or Katie liked XSANITY, either works) I suspect this is going to be the most intense workout routine I’ve ever done and I’m going to try and post it online here for other people who want to try it with me and Katie (my workout buddy).

First a warning, if you’re thinking, “I totally want to do this!” Awesome. I’m psyched to have you along and I hope you tell me about it. If you are starting from scratch and have no current conditioning this probably isn’t a good idea. This is going to be really intense pretty much every day and I don’t want you to get discouraged or worse, injured. Maybe start with just P90X or Insanity. Then join up

Second, you’re going to need access to the following. P90X, P90X+, Insanity, free weights and a pull up bar. Oh, and a shitload of protein. Really, if you do this and are only taking in the protein from a “normal” diet you will not even be getting close to enough. You will feel likely feel shit all the time and probably get hurt as your body will not be able to keep up. Protein shakes and bars will straight up NEED to be a part of your diet. Not, maybe. Required.

Ok, so here’s week 1!

Monday – Back and Biceps, Ab Ripper X
Tuesday – Plyometrics Cardio Circuit
Wednesday – Chest, Shoulders and Triceps, Cardio Abs
Thursday – Pure Cardio
Friday – Total Body Plus, Abs Core Plus
Saturday – Cardio Power and Resistance
Sunday – Off Day

I have a feeling that off day will feel really nice.

Now, Katie and I will be working out at Pinkerton probably right around 5:15 pm every day but saturday so if you want to join us I’d love to see you there! Otherwise, if you need help getting access to the videos let me know and I’ll see if I can help you out! Good luck!