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Anyone ever done this? The P90x one looks very impressive but I don't have the equipment and I can't do the diet thingy.

This looks pretty good - but I'm wondering if it will work because I am skinny.
 
Hmm, I'm downloading it now, looks interesting, but as ever with these affiliate marketed products, its so difficult to find an unbiased review. The trend seems to be to write an "unbiased" review with convenient links to buy the product scattered all over the review.

It's 8 gig if you want to check it out before deciding if its worth your money ;)
 
Pooky said:
Anyone ever done this? The P90x one looks very impressive but I don't have the equipment and I can't do the diet thingy.

This looks pretty good - but I'm wondering if it will work because I am skinny.
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Well when you say work, yes, it will work. If you want to put on a little bit while doing this workout, you might be disappointed, though the upper body bit is great. Just make sure you eat. You will get lean if you stick to it, but DON'T be put off on day 1 or week 1, you will get into it and get better, and cheat if you have to just a little to keep going. It's a brilliant workout!
 
The only thing I'm worried about is that these workouts are always marketed as a way to lose weight. I need to gain weight so I'm worried if they will do me any harm.
 
Wait what my work out .... When i first read the title i thought it was a command i was like im trying
 
Pooky said:
The only thing I'm worried about is that these workouts are always marketed as a way to lose weight. I need to gain weight so I'm worried if they will do me any harm.
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I don't think it'll do you harm as long as you're getting enough calories. Think about marathon runners who are all skinny and get tons of cardio. Skinny and well toned is a good look.
 
Pooky said:
The only thing I'm worried about is that these workouts are always marketed as a way to lose weight. I need to gain weight so I'm worried if they will do me any harm.
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It's not going to make you lose bad weight... It will make you fit and you will build muscle. It's an awesome precursor to a weight gain routine. To properly gain weight, go speak to a personal trainer who can help you with diet and workout. Being an ectomorph, your ideal training range is within the 4-8 rep range. You should push as heavy as you possibly can while churning out max 8 reps per set with some sort of equipment. Get one of those thingies that clip onto the door frame for starters and do pull ups. THOSE work wonders. As do one legged squats or King Squats. Also see how many one arm pushups you can do a side.
 
Some inspiration for you Pooky... it can be done. If you want it badly, it can be done.
[video=youtube;aKaR8VlSfBU]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKaR8VlSfBU[/video]

Don't fall for the high protein nonsense... Protein is important, but whole food and low GI carbs are your friend. Avoid sugary and high GI stuff. Low Gi carbs and whole protein - tuna, nuts, eggs. Just BALANCE it. Don't throw away carbs and roughage for protein. Keep it real, and you will see real results.

Avoid exersices that target only one muscle group. More compound exerscises encourage testo production - your natural roid :)
 
Nick333 said:
I don't think it'll do you harm as long as you're getting enough calories. Think about marathon runners who are all skinny and get tons of cardio. Skinny and well toned is a good look.
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Marathon runners are skinny because of cortisol mainly. It's causes the opposite of the anabol affect - your body diminishes. Cortisol is produced when you exerscise strenuously for more than around 45 minutes. That's why most people will tell you - to gain weight, dont overtrain time wise, but make your training sessions count. Push hard for those XX minutes in the gym. Also, lower reps with heavier weight definitely helps for ectomorphs.

Lastly but NOT LEAST, you need SLEEP!
Your body does NOT build muscle while you are at gym, it builds muscle while you are at rest. The gym is there to encourage the fibres to be re-built, but it's at rest that the magic happens.

http://www.boost-your-low-testoster...ype-how-to-balance-cortisol-testosterone.html
First:

Every ectomorph I've ever met has had to eat a lot of food to move out of the catabolic zone.

Remember...

You need to be carrying plenty of muscle on your frame if you want your body to produce optimal levels of testosterone.

To get that muscle you need to down more calories than the average Joe.

Second:

Anaerobic exercise must be your friend, and aerobic exercise your foe.

I argue all over my site that aerobic exercise is a catabolic activity, and this is especially true for ectomorphs.

To make the shift from catabolic to anabolic, eat plenty of high quality food, and focus on explosive, high intensity training.

Training done in the weight room, with an emphasis on heavy, compound exercises like squats, deadlifts, and military press.

And remember...

Since you have a natural inclination toward a catabolic state, it's absolutely critical that you do not over-train.

20 minutes of sheer insanity in the gym, three times a week, followed up with plenty of food, sleep, and recovery.
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Avoid aerobic activities... it's anerobic exersice that really helps put on weight.
THAT SAID, it's good to precede a long term (year or so) weight gain push by getting your cardio sorted. Think a week or two to get your heart, lungs and veins into shape, followed by the right kind of heavy weight bearing exersice.

You can do it without heavy gym equipment as I suggested. Pullups (back, lats, bi's), Dips (tri's, chest), King Squats (hold something heavy to get the most), Glute ham raisers (hams), lunges (with weight - quads/hams). Google compound exersices, there are many that can be done without weights. If pullups are too difficult, try a broomstick between two kitchen chairs (the back rest bit) and use a third chair for your feet (you lie on your back). Pull yourself up to the broom handle - do them with an overhand or underhand grip. Do at least 3 sets of each exersice.
 
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I started the Insanity workout today with the fit test - pretty hectic.
 
I'm also skinny (49Kgs at 1.63m tall).... Have done karate for 9 years. Competed in multiple SA championships... was extremely fit (at one point) yet never put on much muscle. :( Went for a blood test once (For acne meds) and the doctor picked up that I have a slight creatine dificency :wtf: So, I will be trying the P90x one once exams are done, next week. Will give some feed back.
 
Pooky said:
I started the Insanity workout today with the fit test - pretty hectic.
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Don't let the fit test put you off btw :) That is a tough bit of workout. I spend a bit of time in the gym, but that fit workout caught me off guard... those flipping jumps are *insane*. Alot of the other routines aren't as bad. I like the cardio abs session.

One bit of advice... do alot of breathing, try to follow Sean T's lead on the breathing. Watch your pace - don't overdo the speed. REST when you need to and don't penalise yourself mentally when you do. Seriously, it gets better as you get fitter, and you won't benefit if you quit early. Rather rest as you need, even if it means doing one or two more at the end. It's an awesome cardio workout.

And CONGRATS POOKY on the first session... keep us posted with your progress!
 
I haven't read all the responses, but the advice I want to give you is pick something that you'll stick to. You need to make a lifestyle change, so to say, rather than a temporary fitness routine. As soon as you stop you'll go flabby again (or probably skinny, in your case). P90X will probably work for you, but you don't need all that ****. Make sure that you consume enough protein, and do high intensity training. You can look up how much protein you need, and how to do HIIT. I think if you get between 25 to 35 grams of protein per meal, three times a day you'd be alright. Go buy yourself a protein shake if you're serious about gaining weight.
 
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