Day 61-67

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Day 61-67 - Week 5 - Classic - Phase 2
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Monday, Nov 19- Legs & Back

Tuesday-Sunday, Nov 20-25- Long break.

Monday, Nov 26- I plan on doing Kenpo X today as soon as I get home. I've taken many days off and need to get back to working out. Lately the weather has been cold and lots of rain. Around winter time, it's so easy to lose motivation.

Day 56-60

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Day 56-60 - Week 5 - Classic - Phase 2
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Nov 15-18, Thurs - Sunday- I had to skip these days.

Nov 19, Mon- I plan on doing the Legs and Back video.

Day 54/55

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Day 54/55 - Week 5 - Classic - Phase 2
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Mon, Nov 12- Back & Biceps

Tues, Nov 13- Yoga X.

Wed, Nov 14, Morning- My arms are hurting so good right now. Back & Biceps worked muscles I wouldn't have thunk. I'm improving on many Yoga moves I normally couldn't do. I am working on the Crane and it looks promising. It's funny when I was showing my wife, I lost my balance and rolled on some furniture. The drawer was not hurt! =D

Day 51/52/53

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Day 51/52/53 - Week 5 - Classic - Phase 2
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Friday, Nov 9 - Skippped

Saturday, Nov 10- Skipped

Sunday, Nov 11- Plyometrics- My left knee felt tight to where it hurted when I did the squats. I pretty much do the low impact version and still work up a good sweat.

Day 50 - Week 5

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Day 50 - Week 5 - Classic - Phase 2
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Chest, Shoulder & Triceps

Wed, Nov 7- This was my first time trying this video so I had to watch the moves, rewind, then do it with them. The clapping push-ups were tough so I'll be doing those on my knees until I build enough strength. Tony does this crazy push up where propels himself off the ground. Very nice!

Day 48/49

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Day 48/49 - Week 4 - Classic - Phase 1
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Monday, Nov 5- Yoga X. I do notice that I'm a little bit more flexible.

Tuesday, Nov 6- Rest. I also got my flu shot which made my arm a little sore.

Day 44/45/46/47

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Day 44/45/46/47 - Week 4 - Classic - Phase 1
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Thursday, Nov 1 - Core Synergistics

Friday, Nov 2- Kenpo X

Saturday, Nov 3- X Stretch

Sunday, Nov 4- Core Synergistics

Summary- The Core Synergistics kicked my butt. I get light headed and have a difficult time breathing when doing the Boat and Superman. For Kenpo X, I 've added the Slam Man so I can intensify the punches. There is a move in X-Strech where you are on your knees and you have to go back as far as possible. I went all the way back to the floor and got stuck. To get out I rolled over to my right side and was able to slowly pull out my left leg. I might not go all the way the next time. =D

Day 42/43

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Day 42/43 - Week 4 - Classic - Phase 1
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Tues, Oct 30- I'm still unpacking my stuff that's in my workout room. I should have that clear today.

Wed, Oct 31- It's Halloween. I'll skip this workout and eat lots of candy. =D

Day 41

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Day 41 - Week 4 - Classic - Phase 1
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Oct 30, Monday- Had to skip this workout and replaced it with loading and moving a queens size bed, weight sets, lots of boxes, and other stuff from a shipping container. I started at 6pm and finished at around 11pm. I had to tie down the mattress and box spring to my truck bed but couldn't get it tight enough without having the rope wrap inside through the windows. This of course prevented me from opening my door so I had to climb into my car through the window and to get out, the same thing. It was a funny scene. I know I could have hurt myself if it weren't for all the p90x exercises, especially Yoga X. I think I'll rest today since I have only 5 hours of sleep but if I can muster the strength, I'll attempt Kenpo X.

Day 37, 38, 39, 40

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Day 37, 38, 39, 40 - Week 4 - Classic - Phase 1
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Thursday, Oct 25- Skipped

Friday, Oct 26- Core Synergetics is a whole new level for me. The superman and banana exercises were so tough after doing them a few times I had to rest or skip it.

Sat & Sun, Oct 27/28- Skipped

Monday Morning, Oct 29- I was hoping to do Kenpo X on Sunday night but went to bed early. I do plan on doing it later on after work.

Day 36

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Day 36 - Week 4 - Classic - Phase 1
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Kenpo X

Oct 24, Wed- I was about to skip this workout since it was getting late but I wasn't going to let that happen. I started at 11pm and went to bed 12:30am. I can't wait to get my Slam Man. It's a standing punching dummy that will allow me to add power to my punches and burn more calories.

Day 34/35

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Day 34/35 - Week 4 - Classic - Phase 1
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Oct 22, Monday- Skipped

Oct 23, Tuesday- Legs & Back, Ab Ripper X: I didn't sweat as much on this video. I was about to skip the Ab Ripper X workout but did it anyways. It's tough doing those moves but my hope is that as long as I try, it will only get better. It's been over a month now and I do see changes in my body. My upper body looks more slim and my upper abs are showing more. I haven't weighted myself yet and don't plan to do that until the 90th day. Since I've had to skip several days, I'll start the 4 week program on Monday.

Day 32/33

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Day 32/33 - Week 4 - Classic - Phase 1
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October 19-21:

Friday- Had to skip for personal reasons.

Saturday- Had to skip for personal reasons.

Sunday- Yoga X always gets me sweatin' like a river. I usually associate lots of sweat with humidity or cardio type exercises. However, Yoga changed my understanding completely. The room I do all my p90x workouts is fairly cool but after finishing and leaving the room for a minute and coming back, I noticed the room temperature was significantly warmer. It must be from all that breathing! =D

Before starting the p90x workouts, I had a gym membership. I used the elliptical machine for my cardio which hardly made me sweat compared to Yoga X.

Day 31

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Day 31 - Week 4 - Classic - Phase 1
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Shoulder & Arms

Thursday, Oct 18- As soon as I got home from work I started the workout. Though I was in a rush to finish (since I had an appointment to go to) my muscles felt pumped. I had to skip AB Ripper X again.

Friday, Oct 19- I will most likely skip today's workout since I have a wedding to go to.

Day 30

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Day 30 - Week 4 - Classic - Phase 1
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Plyometrics

Wed, Oct 18- I try to modify each move for low or no impact on my knees. My knees were hurting in the beginning but as my body warmed up it went away. I've learned that the pause button is my friend. I take longer breaks when I'm tired. And towards the end of the workout I was sweating like a water fall.

Day 29

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Day 29 - Week 4 - Classic - Phase 1
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Chest & Back

Oct 16, Tuesday- I almost skipped this workout but I pushed myself to do it. Every day I skip makes it harder to want to workout. I skipped AB Ripper X.

Day 28 - Week 4

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Day 28 - Week 4 - Classic - Phase 1
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Monday, Oct 15- I had to skip another day.

Tuesday, Oct 16- I plan on doing the next workout as soon as I get home from work.

Day 25, 26 & 27

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Day 25, 26 & 27 - Week 3 - Classic - Phase 1
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Moving X

Oct 12/13/14, Friday/Saturday/Sunday- These days I spent moving to our new home. I honestly believe that the weeks of P90X workouts help me a lot. I do feel burned out with all the cleaning and organizing. Also sleeping on an air bed isn't too comfortable. I might skip a few days to put away stuff and sneak in some rest times.

Day 24

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Day 24 - Week 3 - Classic - Phase 1
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Kenpo X

Oct 11, Thursday- I really like this workout. It's fun and I'm able to add my own style. The 1 hour goes by quickly and you feel great afterwards.

Oct 12, Friday- I may have to skip Friday and this weekend since I have some pressing things to take care of.

Day 23

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Day 23 - Week 3 - Classic - Phase 1
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Oct 10, Wednesday- I was so busy during lunch that I didn't have a proper meal and when I got home, I ate some yummy food. The bad thing about this was that my body used the rest of my energy to digest the food and I was too tired at 9pm to workout. I attempted the Kenpo X but during the warmup my body felt like it weighed a ton. Instead I went to bed at 9:30.

Day 22

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Day 22 - Week 3 - Classic - Phase 1
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Oct 9, Tuesday- Wasn't able to workout.

Day 21

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Day 21 - Week 3 - Classic - Phase 1
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Legs & Back, Ab Ripper X

Oct 8, Monday- This week my muscles weren't as sore since my body is getting use to the workouts. But the day after doing the Legs & Back, my body feels nice-n-sore again. Muscle confusion is glorious! On day 30, I'll weigh myself and see if I lost any weight.

Day 20

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Day 20 - Week 3 - Classic - Phase 1
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Yoga X

Oct 7, Sunday- Yoga is very intense. If you're doing the moves right, you'll feel the hurt and burn. You'll also notice that you'll sweat like crazy. I was planning on doing Ab Ripper X since I skipped it the other day but I didn't feel the need.

Day 19

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Day 19 - Week 3 - Classic - Phase 1
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Shoulder & Arms, Mowing X

Oct 6, Saturday- Mowing the yard is a awesome workout in itself. After resting for a few hours, I was able to complete the Shoulder & Arms video. I totally feel the burn in this workout. I'm going to skip the Ab Ripper X and do that tomorrow after Yoga.

Day 18

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Day 18 - Week 3 - Classic - Phase 1
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Rest

Oct 5, Friday- Skipped.

Day 17

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Day 17 - Week 3 - Classic - Phase 1
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Plyometrics

Oct 4, Thursday- I felt unmotivated and tired before the workout. But I forced myself to start and it paid off. It's normal for the body to dictate our feelings. A method that works for me is to play the video 15-30 mins before I actually do it so my mind gets warmed up to the sounds. I pretty much check my email or do other stuff in my room as it plays.

Day 16

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Day 16 - Week 3 - Classic - Phase 1
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S**t Happens X

Oct 3, Wednesday- I was planning on doing Plyometrics but had to work on another project after work. Then I had to tackle other personal issues. To be honest with you, it really sucks 'cause I don't like skipping days when I don't have to. Oh well, stuff happens, right?

Day 15 - Week 3

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Day 15 - Week 3 - Classic - Phase 1
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Chest & Back, AB Ripper X

Oct 2, Tuesday- It's so much better to do these workouts around 5:30pm. I get home around 5:15 and I would usually have dinner and then wait until 8:30 to workout. Now with my new schedule, I get to bed earlier and get much more sleep.

I would normally feel light headed around 30-40 mins into the exercise but I was able to prevent that by taking 300mg of Motrin before starting.

Many of the Ab Ripper X moves are difficult to do but I just try them anyway. Maybe one day my body will cooperate.

Day 14

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Day 14 - Week 2 - Classic - Phase 1
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Kenpo X

Oct 2, Monday, 5:30-6:30pm- Kenpo X is a fun workout with lots of variety which makes the time go by quickly. I've decided that I will begin my workouts after work so I can go to bed before 10:30. "One handful of rest is better than two fists full of labor and striving after wind." -Ecc 4:6

Day 13

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Day 13 - Week 2 - Classic - Phase 1
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Sept 30, Sunday Night- I was suppose to do Kenpo X but as I started the warmup, I didn't feel good. My body felt heavy and tired. So I plan on doing the workout Monday night. Right now, my butt and thighs hurt-so-good from the Legs and Back video.

Day 12

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Day 12 - Week 2 - Classic - Phase 1
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Rest X

Sept 28, Friday- I made an executive decision to rest today. =D I went to bed early and slept-in until my body couldn't stand laying down. I officialy call this "Rest X."

Day 11

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Day 11 - Week 2 - Classic - Phase 1
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Yoga X

Sept 27, Thursday Night- The first part of the exercise gets me sweatin like being in a sauna. I refuse to do the last part. I'm just not an "oohmmm" kind of guy. I'll be honest with you; there are several moves that I can't do, and I feel like I don't have good form. Well, it's like the famous p90x encouragement, "Do you're best and forget the rest!"

Day 10

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Day 10 - Week 2 - Classic - Phase 1
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Shoulders & Arms, Taebo Ultimate Abs

Sept 26, Wednesday Night- Lots and lots of sweatin. A little fustrated with Ultimate Abs since it takes 30mins to complete. I might skip Taebo Abs and try to do Ab Ripper X. It's half the time and my body is slowly by surely getting use to the ab exercises.

Day 9

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Day 9 - Week 2 - Classic - Phase 1
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Plyometrics

Sept 25, Tuesday Night- Out of all the workouts, this one makes me sweat the most. It's like taking a shower in my sweat. It's suggested for those that aren't ready for Plyometrics to start with Cardio X.

Sept 26, Monday Morning- I feel great but I wouldn't mind getting another 1-hour of sleep.

Day 8

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Day 8 - Week 2 - Classic - Phase 1
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Chest & Back, AB Ripper X

Sept 24, Monday Night- This has got to be the hardest video to complete. Within 40 minutes into the workout, I started getting a headache and felt funny (like I wanted to throw up). I had no choice but to take Motrin and took it easy by doing less reps and hitting the pause button more often. Rather than going right away into the AB Ripper X video, I waited about 20 mins before attempting this workout. I've been using Taebo Abs but wanted to give it another try. I still struggled big time and did less reps, but it was an improvement from Day 1. I will most likely continue Taebo Abs and every Monday do the AD Ripper X.

Sept 25, Tuesday Morning- Getting up this morning was very difficult but it wasn't going to stop me from having a bowl of Crunch Raisin Bran and some OJ. I went to bed pass midnight and had to wake up 6:30am. I'll probably take a "power nap" after work.

Day 7

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Day 7 - Week 1 - Classic - Phase 1
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Stretch X

Sept 23, Sunday Night- I was about to skip this video but did it anyways. Your body will thank you. This will increase your flexibility and release tension/stress stored in your muscles. I feel more relaxed and ready for a good nights sleep. There you have it; it's been 1 week.

Sept 24, Monday Morning- My body is hurtin' so good especially my legs. Last night as I jumped into bed, it felt like being on a cloud. I was fast asleep in less than a minute.

Day 6

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Day 6 - Week 1 - Classic - Phase 1
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Kenpo X

Sept 22, Saturday Night- Great workout! Great conditioning for self defense. I'm into MMA style fighting (like BJJ, Krav Maga, and Kick Boxing) and this allowed me to practice my stance, blocking, punching, knee/elbow strikes, and kicks. I took alot of freedom to do other moves that best fit my style of fighting. If there is something that yur body can't do, try something else that will. The main point of these exercise is to burn calories. I certainly need to burn calories today since I had some nasty but very yummy Pizza Hut and Double Fudge Brownies. =D I know, I'm trying to lose weight but it okay to treat yourself on the weekend. The next work out is Rest or Stretch X. I might take the rest part and next week do the Stretch X. Instead I will mow the backyard which gives me a good sweat in high humidity.

Day 5

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Day 5 - Week 1 - Classic - Phase 1
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Legs & Back, Taebo Ultimate Abs

Sept 21, Friday Night- I enjoyed this workout and felt like a million bucks afterwards. For now, I will be using the Taebo Ultimate Abs instead of AB Ripper X.

Sept 22, Saturday Morning- My body doesn't hurt as much. I was able to sleep in until 10 and I feel great.

Day 4

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Day 4 - Week 1 - Classic - Phase 1
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Yoga X

Sept 20, Thursday Night- This was a fun workout. There are lots of stretching and balancing moves. I had a hard time trying to do the moves and at the same time looking up at the monitor on how to do the form properly. If done correctly, you will sweat big time. I will need to find another place (instead of my tiny room) to do yoga since it requires lots of moving space. I had to cheat a lot since I'm not too flexible. I used my chair and other objects in the room for assistance to prevent falling on my face. The last part of the routine was too weird. I just can't see myself in a cross legged position doing the "OoooHmmm" chant. Whatever floats your boat dude!

Sept 21, Friday Morning- I still feel like a train hit me.

Day 3

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Day 3 - Week 1 - Classic - Phase 1
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Shoulder & Chest, Taebo Ultimate Abs

Sept 19, Wednesday Night, 8:45-10:45- These exercises are so effective. Within 30 mins, I'm soaked in sweat. I did find it frustrating having to switch out the dumbbell weights which made the workout much longer. I'll have to buy another set at Walmart. I did end up using my resistance band for certain exercises which worked just as effective as free weights. For my abs, I used Taebo Ultimate Abs.

Sept 20, Thursday Morning- It really hurt getting up this morning. I took a hot shower and that help relieve my aching muscles. The next workout is Yoga X.

Day 2

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Day 2 - Week 1 - Classic - Phase 1
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Plyometrics

Sept 18, Tuesday Night, 8:30-9:30- This one will make you sweat big time. Due to multiple knee injuries, I had to modify the jumping movements by holding onto my high foot bed board. The video gives alternative ways to do the high impact moves. I totally enjoyed the workout and can't wait to try the next video, Shoulder and Arms.

Sept 19, Wednesday Morning- It was more difficult to get out of bed this morning. My entire body hurts-so-good. After the workout last night, I did notice more energy like a natural high. I started getting tired around midnight and fell asleep almost immediately.

Day 1 - Trying to lose 25lbs in 90 days

I've seen the P90X infomercials and it got my attention. The before and after results of people on this program were unbelievable. I had to get this! This blog will by my attempt to detail each day. In 90 days, I hope to be 25lbs lighter.

If you are poor like me and can't afford to buy the DVD set but have cable/dsl, email me and I'll show you where to download them and how to convert each one into DVDs. The process to download and then burn can take up to a week so make sure it's worth your time. But if you got $100, you can win a set on eBay. Another affordable option is renting them from flicketyfit.com. (Update: Do not rent from Flicketyfit! It takes along time to recieve the DVDs and it's a pain to cancel. They don't have a phone number so if you have a question, email is your only option. I got their number from my credit card company and the number was disconnected.)

Age:26
Sex: Male
Weight: 173lbs
Height: 5-5

Equipment:
Push Up Bar- $8 at Academy Sports & Fitness
40lbs Dumbell Set- $30 at Walmart
Bell Resistance Band with Door Attachment (Red)

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Day 1 - Week 1 - Classic - Phase 1
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Chest & Back, AB Ripper or Taebo AB BOOTCAMP:

Sept 17, Monday Night, 8:30-10:30- I was able to perform each of the Chest & Back exercises but felt a little nauseous 40 mins into the video. But that may have been caused by the poor ventilation in my garage. As much as I wanted to get a pull up bar, I decided to do pull ups with the Resistance Band which worked wonderfully. I tried AB Ripper but couldn't make my body cooperate. So I have substituted this routine with Billy Blank's Taebo AB Bootcamp which has more exercises that can be performed standing and the ones on the ground are more doable. Perhaps next month, I'll try the AB Ripper when my body is more conditioned.

Sept 18, Tuesday Morning- My body hurts and before this I was working out regularly at a gym. As much as I hate discomfort, this is a good indication that I'm working areas of my body that were neglected. I can't wait to try the next routine, Plyometrics.