Started yesterday by pushing play, made it through the 1st workout in fairly decent shape. Whoever designed Diamond and Dive Bomber push-ups should be shot. Was able to complete 3 pull-ups but had to go chair assisted for the rest. I decided to try this instead of the bands and thought I got a better workout. Was fairly sore but managable. I've decided to follow the portion path of the diet, it seemed the best way for me. Because of some knee problems I'm doing the the CardioX instead of the Plyometrics. I completed it today (Day 2) and really enjoyed it and no knee pain. Helped ease some of the soreness from Day 1. And what can I say about AbRipper...wow...what a tough workout following a tough workout. I've never done some of those moves so the goal is to complete some of them by the end. I'm turning 50 in 4 months and this system as a gift to myself. I'm thinking 180 days and beyond to really get comfortable and making this a lifestyle change and not just a short term fix. Took my before pics...it's amazing how much weight photos add isn't it? oh well... My goal is better fitness and health as I go kicking and screaming into that 5th decade and I know this is going to do it for me.

Welcome to the party!

Big Papa

I too have to do chair assisted pullups, but I would HIGHLY recommend doing the bands also. For example, yesterday I did the Chest & Back workout (week 3). For my Wide Front Pullups, I did 11 chair assisted, and an ADDITIONAL 25 reps with the 50lb black band. Week 1 I used the green 40lb band, but I went to the black band the following week. I can feel the back muscles working even more than when I am doing chair assisted. Keep in mind that your arms usually tire before your back muscles do. You can challenge your muscles more with the extra reps at a lower weight, and will make faster improvements in your exercises.

Welcome!

And keep BRINGIN IT! you need to push yourself to see results!

Welcome Dan,

Seems like you know what you want. Now it's time to get it. Welcome aboard and enjoy the ride! This fourum is a good place to to get support and motivation.

Later

Ken

Started week 2 today and felt ALOT better. The pain pretty much went away after about 5 days of working out. Did much better with the Chest and Back workout the 2nd time around. Decided to do the chair assisted pull ups in the first round and used the bands in the second and really felt like I got a better workout (thanks for the tip on that). Didn't have much problem with the eating although a DQ dipped (small) cone snuck into my car Thurs but it was my only cheat so not too bad. With my so-so knees had the concentrate on my form during the leg day but it really helped me do the workout properly. Ab ripper went much better too, was able to complete some of the movements I didnt the first week, reps were still on them but progress none the less. Any suggestions on the KenpoX, I got a decent workout but found it pretty boring..