Week 5 Review (Phase 2 Commences!)

Phase 2 is where the muscle confusion really hits home. I was enjoying the Phase 2 routine, and just when I got used to things, old Tony Horton and the P90X crew rocked my world.

The format stays basically the same:

Monday:
Replacing Chest & Back is newcomer Chest, Shoulders & Triceps. The routine is excellent and less Push-Up intensive, which is good (because I hate Push-Ups) and bad (because I hate Push-Ups!). Unfortunately, Ab Ripper X is still here. I take that back. I like the Ab Ripper. Sort of. Not really. Maybe like I like Broccoli. I know it's good for me, but...

Tuesday: Plyometrics remains. The mother of all P90X routines continues her dominance!

Wednesday:
Shoulders & Arms is replaced by Back & Biceps. Of course what would Wednesday be without Ab Ripper X as well? Besides less painful, I mean? The Back and Biceps routine is brutal on the arms, and you really feel it in the biceps. I like it a lot.

Thursday:
Yoga, the deceivingly brutal and intense workout, continues to challenge me.

Friday:
My favorite workout, Legs & Back is still on Friday and I like it.

Saturday:
My second favorite workout, Kenpo X, lets the Friday-Saturday One-Two Punch continue (pun intended!). this is a great start to any weekend and you can't help feeling energized by doing this routine.

Sunday:
Ahhhhhh! Stretch! Don't skip it! I needed it more this week than ever!

The new routines are less repetition, which allows you to focus on maximum reps. It also works some different body parts and uses different exercises on body parts you have already been working. this is where the muscle confusion is gold.

I ate a lot of meal replacement bars and shakes this week and I think that's why I showed the most change in my stats (see Day 30 Pics/Stats Post), although it could be the cumulative effect.

Anyway, I am still loving the program and think Tony Horton should be inducted into the infomercial Hall of Fame (right next to the guy who brought us the "Flowbee")!