P90X3 - CVX Workout

Today's workout of the day was P90X3 - CVX. This was a BEAST workout that consisted of cardio while using a piece of weight. You can use any kind of weight from a dumbbell, basketball, medicine ball, sand bag (pancake) etc. Trust me when I tell you this, the weight does not have to be heavy at all, anywhere from 5lbs to 12lbs max. You laugh now, but I don't think anyone could do this 30 minute workout with a 12lb. weight without stopping! I did it with a 10lb dumbbell, and it was TOUGH!

This P90X3 CVX Workout is perfect for obstacle course race training because it's about high intensity cardio with weights, which is similar to running with sand bags, and buckets of rocks which is a typical obstacle at a Spartan Race. Whether you are training for a Spartan Race or a team challenge such as a Tough Mudder, this workout is something that you should incorporate. Heck, I highly recommend doing the whole 90 Day P90X3 program with some running, if you do, I promise you will see some great results as an athlete.

Now P90X3 is not only for athletes, it's for anyone who wants to get fit period. There are modifications provided, so it is suited for all fitness levels, although I would only recommend it for people who are at intermediate to advanced fitness levels. The less modifications that you use, the better results you will get.

Let's workout!

The Main Workout consists of 4 rounds, each round consisting of 3-4 exercises (about 1 min each) done 2X. 

Round 1: (2X)
- Press Jacks
- Atlas Twists
- March and Reach
- Break (only after 2x)

Press Jacks

Atlas Twists

March and Reach

Round 2: (2X)
- Traveling Tire Twist
- Frog Squat Reach
- Arc Press Lunge
- Break (only after 2X)

Traveling Tire Twist

Frog Squat Reach

 

Arc Press Lunge

Round 3: (2X)

- Hop Overs (no weight)

- Balance Pull Right

- Balance Pull Left

- Twist and Pivot

- Break (after 2x)

Hop Overs

Balance Pulls

Twist and Pivot

Round 4: (1X)
- Side Reach Jumps
- Crescent Chair
- Globe Squatters

- Burnout Round
20 seconds of each exercise in Round 4 fast! (1 min)

Side Reach Jumps

Crescent Chair (these really burn!)

Globe Sqautters

Cool Down Stretch (1 min)

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After my P90X3 - CVX Workout, I did a 2.6 mile run around the neighborhood with my buddy Jeremy. Right after our workout, my mother had an awesome Seafood Dinner waiting for us =) It was delicious! Next time, come on over and join us =)

Cool Down Run

Dinner Time! =)

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P90X3 - MMX Workout

I did the P90X3 - MMX workout with my sister/law today, and it was pretty hilarious. We probably spent half the time trying to figure out the moves =). The second time around should definitely be much better! We did manage to break a pretty good sweat though, I was drenched!

The warm up consisted of some light cardio, and some nice little leg stretches.

The main workout consisted of 4 rounds. Each round consists of 4 exercises, with each exercise alternating from the right side for 30 seconds, then the left side for 30 seconds.

Round One:
- High Low Jab / Cross
- Hook / Uppercut / Front Knee
- Triple Jab / Cross / Back Knee
- Hook Elbow / Down Elbow

Hook/Uppercut/Front Knee

Hook Elbow/Down Elbow

Round Two:
- Jab / Over the Top Elbow / Crescent Kick
- Superman Punch / 4-Punch Scramble / Sprawl
- Lead Uppercut / Hook Elbow / Snap Kick
- Sprawl / Power Knees / Hook and Upper Elbow
(The Power Knees were done while down in the Sprawl. While in plank, you brought the knee up the the chest and back twice on the same side before standing up.)

Superman Punch/4-Punch Scramble/Sprawl

Round Three:
- Upper Back Elbow / Hook Elbow / Back Kick
- Jab / Cross / Sprawl / Hook / Uppercut / Sprawl
- Push Kick / Snap Kick
- Hook / Uppercut / Hook / Uppercut / Sprawl

Upper Back Elbow/Hook Elbow/Back Kick

Hook/Upper Cut/Hook/Upper Cut Sprawl

Round Four:
- Front Leg Check / Front Snap Kick / Superman Punch
- Jab / Cross / Sprawl / Scramble (Here the Scramble was done while on the floor in the Sprawl.)
- Jab / Cross / Hook Elbow / Over the Top Elbow
- Gladiator / Sprawl / Jab / Cross / Hook / Uppercut

 High Five for the last round! =)

Jab/Cross/Hook Elbow/Over the Top Elbow

Cool Down Stretch

And that's all folks! Let's give a hand to my sister/law Brenda, she did awesome!

MMX WORKOUT DONE - SHAKEOLOGY TIME!

Overall, I would have to say that MMX is really not my type of workout, but this was considered my rest day, so anything is better than nothing right! =) The best part was working out with Brenda, and trust me, I still got in a good workout! My favorite exercise from the whole workout was the SPRAWLS!

Next time, I will be more familiar with the striking combinations, and I should be able to get a better workout from it! If you are into Martial Arts, Kick Boxing, Les Mills Combat etc, then you would probably really love this workout! =) And being that fact that I have done the P90X3 workouts, MMX is a real nice break from the X3 craziness!

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