The workout is broken up into five sections. Each section has three exercises, each repeated once. The disc is about an hour. Almost all the exercises involved weights. There were a lot of curls, rows, flys, etc.
I previewed the workout yesterday and decided I needed an additional dumbbell bar so I didn't have to keep on changing weights. I took my three best guesses at what weights I'd need and set up three sets. Even so, I still had to change weights for several exercises. I typically used 20 lbs for almost every exercise with a few that needed 15 lbs and one that needed only 10 lbs. I'm laughing at myself because I had originally setup 20, 25 and 30. Well, no way that was going to happen! Anyhow, if you are trying this, I would recommend getting three dumbbell bars and enough weights to have a 5-10 lb set, a 10-15 lb set and a 15-20 lb set if you are just starting off. You can compare your abilities with mine by looking at my basline blog post at: http://kellyp90x.blogspot.com/2012/03/baselineday-one-is-tomorrow.html
You are supposed to max yourself out at 8-10 reps if you are looking to build strength and 12+ reps if you are going for tone/endourance. I picked 8-10 for my goals.
Just like the past two routines, I approached this workout as just getting to understand what to do. I did push myself, but once I know exactly what the exercises are, I know I'll be able to push more.
After I got done, I didn't feel exhausted. I actually felt pretty energized and ready to do something else. I took a look at the doubles program and I realize it is just added cardio workouts for some days after week 4. I may actually do that if I can find the time in the evening. I feel like I need something more. I must be in better shape than I thought.
One thing I am noticing is that watching the TV is actually distracting. Instead of focusing on the exercises, I tend to watch the TV too much...even when I know what I am doing. As I get more familiar with the workouts, I'm going to try not to do this.
By the way, I am feeling day 1 pretty well now. Sides of chest are pretty sore...not too bad though. I think I'm starting to feel day 2 also...legs ache a little.
I'm adding copies of the workout sheets now (see below). Day 4 is 90 minutes of Yoga tomorrow. I've heard that is hard but I'm looking forward to it. Day 5 covers the legs...a little scared of the knee...but I'm really looking to get back into cardio on Day 6 which is Kenpo.
Thanks for reading and I hope this is helpful to someone.
