90 Day Fitness Challenge: P90X

So I have decided to do the P90X program.

I have tried the program before for a few weeks but the day we got to the Yoga X disc I was shocked to find out it was an hour and a half long, and that morning at 6:30 AM I did not have time for an hour and a half work out before I had to be at work... so I stopped doing it.

Luckily, I have now gone to hot yoga classes. I have been 10 + times and really liked it. The only thing I did not like was the lack a variety. With the P90X program I should get that...

So, enough small talk, here is the "Prep" they recommend prior to starting they program:
1. Watch the "How to Bring it Disc" ... Check

2. Record your measurements and take before pictures ... Check
RESULTS:
Body Fat %: Unsure. My electronic scale was not working properly.
Weight: 214 LBS
Chest: 41 inches
Waist: 39 1/2 inches
Hips: 38 1/4 inches
Right Thigh: 24 inches (@ mid point of thigh)
Left Thigh: 24 inches (@ mid point of thigh)
Right Arm: 16 inches (@ mid point of flexed arm)
Left Arm: 16 inches (@ mid point of flexed arm)
NOTE: Measurements were done using a charger cord for one of my paintball guns, then used a ruler to get measurement.

3. Take the Fitness Test ... Check
RESULTS:
EXAMLE: (Minimum recommended to start) Activity: My result
2nd line will explain exercise

(None) Resting Heart Rate: 68
Stand there, count heart beats in 30 seconds, then double to get heart rate. They recommended using a heart rate monitor, but I did not have one.

(3) Pull Ups: 3 3/4
Standard pull up with your knuckles toward your face.

(5 inch) Vertical Leap: 8 inch (estimate)
Stand with one shoulder against a wall. Put your hand up. Measure. Do the same thing, but jump. Measure. Subtract standing from jump for score.

(15) Pushups: 27
Normal Pushups.

(-6) Toe Touch: 0 (finger tips even with toes)
Sit on ground with feet together, try to touch toes. Your score is the # of inches away from your toes. If you cannot reach your toes it is recorded as a (-), if you go past your toes it is a positive.

(60 second) Wall Squat: 2 min 5 sec (could have gone longer)
Wall sit. Sit against the wall with your knees bent at a 90 degree angle. You cannot use your hands on the wall or you legs to help you.

(10 rep w/ 20 lbs) Bicep Curl: 3lb weight (all I had) 150 reps, stopped early. Was to easy.
Standard bicep curl.

(25) In & Outs: 30
Lay on ground, extend legs. Feet come off ground, and you bring your knees to your chest. Bring feet back to approx 6 inches off the ground.

Last activity was 2 minutes of jumping jacks at a quick pace. The last 30 seconds are an all out 'sprint.' After doing this you are to record your heart rate:
Right when you stop: 130
1 Minute after: 90?
2 Minutes after: 96
3 Minutes after: 96
4 Minutes after: 88
Please note for this activity I had my TV on, there was horns goin off in the parking lot, and lots of other noises, making it hard to keep count of beats.
Since I do not have a heart rate monitor, as soon as I was done I counted heart beats for 30 seconds, then doubled what I counted, so each recording is from approximately 30 seconds after the listed time.

NOTE: I did not really push myself. I was suppose to so I could use this to see the outcome after 90 days. I am not worried about that, just that I meet atleast the minimum to do the program.

4. Get your kitchen in order ... have yet to do. Waiting to hear from Dusty to see if he still has his nutrition guide.

5. Go to the message boards for support ... an unneeded Check.

So, now that that is all done and recorded, I am ready for tomorrow. I do need to go pick up a few things like some weights. I also did take the pictures, and will post them up here at some point, just don't have the cord to hook the camera to the computer I am using.