Allright, I saw the post about the Nov. 2nd start and I wish I could do it, but I won't have my chin-up bar until Wens so I'm going to get into a small workout routine (lifting weights, push-ups, crunches, etc..) to get me ready for the P90X. I'm already in somewhat good shape, (130 lbs, 5' 9", and 25 yrs old male.) so i figure the 9th is a good start for me.

I should mention though, that I'm not looking to lose weight, so I'm not going to be on the same plan as everyone else. I'll be doing this to gain weight/muscle. I'll be substituting the bands for free weights in everything possible, and I am going to be doing tons of protein shakes along the way.

So, if you want a partner in body building crime . . you let me know! I plan on keeping up-to-date at least every 3 days with where I'm at and how I'm feeling. I'll be taking pictures (for myself) and will track my progress. I did get up to 165lbs last time I worked out heavily, so I'm hoping to get back to that weight. Who wants to join me!

Hi GLoBaLReBeL,

If you aren't picky about having a female as one of your partner's than I would love to have someone to keep me motivated. Haven't gotten my kit yet but Nov. 9th is my target start date. I've got just about everything I need equipment wise other than the pull up bar. Which one did you order?

I'm looking to tone up and lose approx. 10-15 lbs. I was in excellent shape 12 yrs. ago but it's been 12 yrs. ago. I'm really excited about the program & can't wait to get started.

I'm not sexist! I'm all for it! The more the merrier. I purchased the P90X chin-up bar but bought it from Ebay, and it came with the bands too for like $66 or something. I got the package only because I MIGHT use the bands at first until I feel its time to step it up to the weights.

Well, now's the time to start! I'm looking of course to gain 30 lbs in I'm hoping 9 months. I figure around 3 lbs a month should be do-able.

Hope you get your package soon!

I went to Dick's and purchased the Iron Gym Xtreme pull up bar. Looks exactly like P90x's bar. I'm impatient and didn't want to have to wait on another product. I'm pretty nervous about using this. At the gym I've always used the machine to do pull ups where you can adjust the % of body weight your lifting. This should be interesting. I wonder what tips the DVD's will give to users who can't pull up their own body weight at the beginning?

chances are they will have you put a chair or box under you. If you have read the manual so far, you'll remember that it has a Minimum Requirement regarding how many chin-ups you'll need to be able to do.

You should take this test ASAP, as well as slowly get into the mix of doing a few chin-ups, push ups, curls, etc. before you jump into the P90X. I threw on one of the upper body workouts this weekend and just about died! haha But I'm feeling better now, and have an idea of what is ahead for the next month or so.

I am looking forward to this! How about you . . U ready!!

Very surprised - I received my box today!! WooHoo! I did watch the intro DVD and plan on taking the fit test today. I think that's a great idea to do some of the workouts prior to starting next week. I like the idea of getting as much soreness out of my body as possible. Though I know next week will be brutal....ha!ha!

Surprised more people haven't joined the group. I'm sure it will grow as the weeks go on. Do you have an in person workout buddy? I'm trying to persuade a neighbor do it w/ me so I'll be more motivated and accountable to do it every day. She's still thinking about it.