Aquarius80 started this discussion ·
First the good, I've dropped 25 lbs since Jan 4th & feeling uber hot :-) As of Monday I've incorporated P90X into my workout & I've been too sore to pole. Now I'm in limbo because I don't feel I can do both. Has anyone ever tried both? Also will you please tell me how long did it take your body to adapt to P90X?
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im no expert on this but i can tell you that I have 2 friends that did the P90X and it got them in crazy amazing shape. They were sore for a while,the first few weeks since they were really out of shape but since you do pole im guessing it might not be too long before you stop being sore. hope this helps and good luck!
Like Jenny said, give it a couple weeks. I did both last year (P90X at home, pole in studio and at home) and I was sore a while. Don't skip the stretch day and do it more than once a week if you can fit it in. The results are totally worth it. Good luck and Bring It!!
danzn16 ·
I've done a round of p90x. It takes about 3 weeks to a month to get used to p90x. At about that time you'll be used to and ready to pole again :)
Thanks you all for the responses. I'm going to give it another 2 weeks and pole when I regain the feeling in my arms :-)
Flexx10 ·
Give it LOTS of time! I'm not sure, but I think P90X is progressive, meaning it's only going to get harder! I teach both fitness and pole classes and I'm in a constant state of soreness!!! Advil helps a lot. Make sure your stretching out REALLY good after you work out and get yourself a foam roller ~ They work wonders!!! Also, drink LOTS of h20 and eat plenty of high-quality protien to help heal rebuild those muscles! Soaking in a warm bath with Epsom salts helps too! List of high-quality proteins: Meat and Legumes Eat a variety of high-quality protein such as lean cuts of beef, poultry, pork with visible fat removed. Also consume legumes with whole grains to get a balanced protein meal. For example, quinoa with adzuki beans, or millet with French green lentils or black-eyed peas with brown rice will provide complete protein. Eggs Consume high-quality protein by eating eggs, low- or non-fat dairy, soy and sprouted foods. Each egg has about 70 calories and seven grams of protein. To make a complete protein combination, consume eggs with sprouted toast. Low-Mercury Seafood Consume low-mercury seafood for high-quality protein and heart-healthy omega-3 oils found in fish fat. All seafood contains methylmercury as it is a byproduct of environmental pollution and is found in the smaller fish that larger fish consume. The EPA recommends eating up to 12 oz. per week of wild caught fish such as Alaskan salmon, canned light tuna, pollock or catfish. Limit consumption of seafood if you are pregnant or nursing. Yogurt and Soy A cup of non-fat, Greek-style yogurt has 24 grams of protein and 120 calories. A cup of unsweetened soy milk has about 80 calories and seven grams of protein. Pour soymilk over oatmeal for a high-protein breakfast. I got this info from livestrong.com
Flexx thanks for all the information. Being from the South, I was already doing the Epson salt baths. I grew up thinking they cured everything LOL. It sounds like I need to add more protein to my diet. I've slacked thinking I didn't as much due to all the calories I was burning. I'm heading to the grocery store now so I can see if I get different results for this week.
PoleNerd ·
First, which program are you doing? I can only speak on the Classic. I did it for 3 months. I'd say the mind-numbing soreness improved after the first and second week. But keep in mind that the next phase will introduce a while new set of workouts, so the soreness may come back. Also, there will be some days where you give more intensity than others (though Tony wants every day intense). Are you following the dieT plan? I could NOT do just one serving of carbs per day - it was not enough to get me through weighTs and dreaded plyometrics!
PoleNerd ·
In response to your oher question - I'm not sure how you could incorporate full p90x and poling, unless you substitute - there is only one day of rest, plus poling is intense! Maybe do one day full poling + lower body workout, the next just dancing and strength training?
vamp79 ·
If u have the time u can probably do it. It was impossible foe me to do both due to lack of free time. You need about an hour and 15 mins for p90x alone and then more time to pole. The soreness gets better after the first 2 or three weeks. Good luck! P90x is a great workout program.
