P90X (Round 1) Day 1 - Chest & Back + Ab Ripper X

I always thought of myself being in "decent" shape. For one, I dance (a lot), run 3 times a week, and perform ab and pilates exerices at home. Now, although I haven't hit the weights in a gym setting (consistently) for sometime now, I thought I was still okay. I've run many races from 5K's to a half-marathon.

Well, I started Day 1 of the P90x fitness system this morning at 6am. (If you haven't heard of the P90x System, it's a 90 days at home extreme fitness and nutrition program. It's goal is to help you get into the best shape of "your" life.) Today's workout is Chest and Back and about an hour in length followed by an "Ab Ripper" routine which is 15 minutes long. I must warn that this is truly not a program intended for the faint-hearted. Although most excercise are body-weight based, i.e., push-ups and pull-ups, don't be fooled, this is intense.

I am "pacing" myself as the programs recommends. It's better to complete the program using good form and remain injury free.

I decided to BLOG my journey as a motivation to me to become more fit and hopefully inspire some of you a long the way - whether to improve in your own personal fitness (or dance) goals. I have begun tracking my measurements in paper and taken pre-P90x photos. I will post these periodically so you all can see my progress.

Wish me luck and send good vibs my way to keep the motivation up.

Happy New Year to all and see you all on the dance floor!