I was considering getting this. I sure would like some testimonials. I’m willing to give 100% on getting in shape. I already walk and jog, but feel like I need to do “more.”
I did it last year about this time. it is a good series of workouts. I still follow the routines, just not 6 days a week and not as hard. It is a pretty big time committment. But definately worht it. After 90 days you are probably prouder that you did it for that long than you are over your improved physique.
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Go for it!! I started it last year and I love it! Unfortunately, I have yet to complete a 90 day cycle. I got to 60 and my family started getting sick. It passed around us for a month. So ... I started over. I was amazed at the difference the 2nd time around. I was doing well over twice the pullups, pushups, weight, etc. My energy level is through the roof. Then the holidays hit.
3rd time's a charm, right? I start up again next week and I can't wait!! Energy level is still up there so that's good.
But don't look at this is a size building program. Yeah, you can tweak and customize it, but it's mainly geared toward just getting in top physical shape ... losing the fat and building up strength ... not bulk.
I went through it two years ago and despite eating 3,000 calories a day, I *still* lost 4% bodyfat.
Just two things:
1) It is NOT for weenies. You will end up feeling aches in muscles you didn't even know the human body had. The "AbRipperX" in particular is great. As the lead guy on the tapes, Tony Horton says, "Ab Ripper X. I hate it...but I love it."
2) Expect a large time commitment, the more so if you try to stick to the diet plan, which matches carbs, fat, and protein and varies them during the 12 weeks of the workout. You will spend an hour a day working out 5x/week, with day 6 an hour and a half (yoga) and day 7 optional for stretching/rest.
You might want to play with it the first week or so, to get the equipment (dumbbells and chin-up bar and/or elastic bands if you can't do chin-ups) and figure out what level it takes to push yourself.
When I get over my current bout of H1N1/Martian Death Flu/hacking cough, I'm probably going to start it up again. Need to get in shape for bicycling season.
Cheers!
PS -- Do NOT sign up for the "live chat" feature unless you are prepared to risk repeating charges, as they tried bill my credit card EVERY month and didn't quit, even after I called and tell them to. I finally had to call American Express and tell them I hadn't authorized the charge to make it go away. Your mileage may vary.