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by hoka 14y ago
diet diet diet diet diet diet diet.
diet. Abs are made in the kitchen!
The reason programs like P90X (and Starting Strength, the official internet fanboy routine, which I do support!) are so effective is because they're __comprehensive__. Most people need a program that covers all the loose ends for them, particularly the nutrition. Going on a carrots only diet doesn't really work.
When your nutrition ties directly to your fitness, assuming you're rigorous with both, you really see the benefits. I agree that 'the best workout/diet is the one you stick to' to some extent, but there's certainly wiggle room there. Weight lifting on a linear progression program is extremely rewarding and gives some of that instant gratification people want from exercise. Having taken a few friends from couch-to-starting strength, the joy on their face the first time they squat 45s on each side is always the same.
In addition to the diet, you have to overcome the "but I'm not Ahnold!" Nobody starts out like the Governator. Getting a buddy to eat that piece of humble pie and going into the gym benching only the bar can be damn near impossible.
- enraged_camel 14y agoP90X is a bunch of BS. It's basically HIIT that feeds on people's ignorance by referring to pseudo-scientific stuff like "shocking the muscles".
- hoka 14y agoI'm aware that it's basically HIIT. I'm saying people see results because P90X includes some diet guidelines and I would argue it's the diet moreso than the exercise that produces the results :-)
- trafficlight 14y agoBut if you go from sedentary to P90X, you'll see results.
- enraged_camel 14y agoIf you go from sedentary to anything you will see results. There are programs out there that are completely free and much more effective, was my point.
- seiji 14y agoYeah, but they sell like crazy: http://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Sports-Outdoors-Exercise-Fitness-DVDs/zgbs/sporting-goods/1272832011 http://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Sports-Outdoors-Exercise-...