P90X: The Before’s
So today I had to take my body measurements and “before” pictures. I have been dreading this, but it has to be done.
First, I stepped on the scale. I weighed a heavy 213.4 lbs. Next, was to measure my body fat index. I used a body fat caliber for this. I came in at disturbing 24.5% body fat. Since, I would like to be close to single digits, I have my work cut out for me.
The rest of my measurements were:
The P90X Fit Test
If you have seen the commercial, you know that the P90X Workout is an intense workout. They don’t call it an Extreme Home System for nothing.
They suggest you take their Fit Test just to make sure you are able to survive the workouts. In the Fit Test you test and record your heart rate; perform pull-ups, push-ups, vertical leaps, toe touches, wall squats, curls, and in/out ab exercises. After you take this test, you are able to determine whether you can start the P90X workout or not.
After looking over the test, I thought I would pass this with no problem. I was shocked with some of my results. Below is my recorded performance with the P90X Fit Test.
Why P90X?
What I Have Become
I’ve decided to change my life. I am tired of being out of shape, depressed, unhappy, and not feeling like I should. I used to be in shape. I once was an “athlete”, who couldn’t go a few days without an intense workout or a good run. I hate looking at myself as an ex-athlete. It’s time for me to stop being lazy. It’s time to stop destroying my body by eating poorly. It’s time for me to get in the best shape of my life.
I am 35 years old, married to an amazing woman, and the father of two adorable children. I work a desk job and spend most of the day sitting on my ass in front of a computer. With most jobs, comes stress - and stress is a big contributor to my physical situation. I have transfered the lazy nature of my job into other areas of my life. I make lazy choices with the food I eat, the frequency with which I exercise has become sporadic, and the thought I have put towards my health has been missing.