Getting Back in Shape

[Env]

I'm 16 years old, 5'8, 125 lbs and way out of shape. I've played sports most of my life but for the past 2ish years I haven't done shit and my body fat % is in the 20s. So I'm looking to get back in shape to hopefully tryout for basketball next season and the first program that caught my eye was P90X (Would a program like Insanity be a better choice for adding on muslce?). I know many of you are familiar with it. So I want to start this soon, like really soon. I've been running a bit over the past week but I'm still not in shape, so I know the first few weeks are going to be rough. Really I'm just looking for any advice that you guys have for me on the program and on weight training in general. I've been browsing around and trying to create a shopping list for myself before I begin the program. Here's what I've come up with so far: (btw money IS an object :s)

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• CHIN UP BAR

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Iron-Gym-Xtreme-Workout-Bar/13032424

• PUSH UP STANDS

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Definity-Pair-of-Push-Up-Holder/12024046

• YOGA MAT

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Altus-Double-Thick-Yoga-Pilates-Mat/10390235?findingMethod=rr

• DUMBBELLS

Already have a Power Block, but I might look for more weights so I can increase by smaller increments

• YOGA BLOCKS / HEART RATE MONITOR

Do I really need them..?

• MULTIVITAMIN

Animal Pak

• RECOVERY DRINK

Accelerade

• PROTEIN BAR

Premium Protein/Pure Protein

• PROTEIN

Optimum Nutrition Whey Gold

• OTHER SUPPLEMENTS

Is there anything else that I should be taking, like creatine? Or should I wait until after I complete the program to worry about that

So as you can see, I'm mostly just looking for alternatives to P90X's outrageously priced products.

Also - There's the huge detailed Nutrition Guide that plans out every meal for the 3 months. How closely do I really need to follow this guide? And what are the most important things I should be doing nutrition wise?

My plan is to complete the P90X program at my house, and then renew my gym membership and develop my workout plan from there. I know it's going to be tough, especially since I haven't been doing anything really. But I think I'm prepared to devote the time and effort that it will take. Any suggestions/help would be much appreciated.

[Eric]

i assume the "fitness gods" will be in here shortly to tell you to stay away from creatine for QUITE awhile.. if its been 2 years you're definitely gonna need to rebuild some mass before you start pumping shit into your system, and get on a legit calorie planned diet..

you'll probably need a cutter before a gainer like that..

thats just my opinion, i haven't really "worked out" in a few years also..

i actually have been planning to start a work out routine starting tomorrow for awhile now,

we'll see how it goes :]

GL with yours!

[I Meleed I]

Also - There's the huge detailed Nutrition Guide that plans out every meal for the 3 months. How closely do I really need to follow this guide? And what are the most important things I should be doing nutrition wise?

The nutrition guide is one of the more important aspects of the P90X so I'd try and follow it as close as possible in terms of the higher protein stage to the higher carbohydrate stage. I never liked the idea of working out at home so I'm not too familiar with this routine. Just make sure you don't over work yourself and you know the correct form for each exercise, without the use of a personal trainer or being at a gym where people can tell you if you're going wrong you will just be on your own, so it's up to you to teach yourself.

As Eric said you shouldn't worry too much about supplements with this routine, more fill in the blanks with the diet if you're missing anything as it's a more important aspect, for example if you're lacking lean meats for the protein diet as a last resort have protein powder or if you're having trouble eating enough exotic fruits / vegetables get good multivitamins. I wouldn't worry about creatine or anything until you get the core essentials for the diet.

As Reevesy said I don't know how you can be out of shape at that weight and I would not recommend trying to lose more weight until you've stopped growing. I hope the advice has helped and good luck with sticking with it. :)

[Env]

Also - There's the huge detailed Nutrition Guide that plans out every meal for the 3 months. How closely do I really need to follow this guide? And what are the most important things I should be doing nutrition wise?

The nutrition guide is one of the more important aspects of the P90X so I'd try and follow it as close as possible in terms of the higher protein stage to the higher carbohydrate stage. I never liked the idea of working out at home so I'm not too familiar with this routine. Just make sure you don't over work yourself and you know the correct form for each exercise, without the use of a personal trainer or being at a gym where people can tell you if you're going wrong you will just be on your own, so it's up to you to teach yourself.

As Eric said you shouldn't worry too much about supplements with this routine, more fill in the blanks with the diet if you're missing anything as it's a more important aspect, for example if you're lacking lean meats for the protein diet as a last resort have protein powder or if you're having trouble eating enough exotic fruits / vegetables get good multivitamins. I wouldn't worry about creatine or anything until you get the core essentials for the diet.

As Reevesy said I don't know how you can be out of shape at that weight and I would not recommend trying to lose more weight until you've stopped growing. I hope the advice has helped and good luck with sticking with it. :)

I have a fair natural metabolism, but I'm really not in the shape that I used to be in. Also, one of my more pressing questions right now is, what do you guys do for recovery drinks?

And, how important is it to have variety in my diet? Like say I had the same thing for breakfast and lunch each day?

[I Meleed I]

Drink more water to hasten your metabolism. Variety is totally up to you, I'd advise it just so you're not bored of the same dishes, just make sure that the food you do eat corresponds with what the program suggests.

[Env]

Drink more water to hasten your metabolism. Variety is totally up to you, I'd advise it just so you're not bored of the same dishes, just make sure that the food you do eat corresponds with what the program suggests.

Alright, so really all I need is some supplements. Gonna pick up a multivitamin, protein bars, and some protein powder. Just need to know what to do as far as a recovery drink after my workouts.

http://www.amazon.com/Pacific-Health-Accelerade-Orange-Servings/dp/B003CN5NOU/ref=sr_1_1?tag=liwovien-20&ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1281072013&sr=8-1 ?

[Mike (0BR)]

You realize with P90X's workouts you will be burning a shit ton of calories. You gotta eat a lot more if you want to maintain your weight or even increase it.

Another thing about p90x is that it will really cut you up and define you. It's a good starting program though.

Get gym membership

start starting strength

get a good base

??????

get the bitches because of your aesthetics.

Protein as recovery drink!

[I Meleed I]

You realize with P90X's workouts you will be burning a shit ton of calories. You gotta eat a lot more if you want to maintain your weight or even increase it.

Another thing about p90x is that it will really cut you up and define you. It's a good starting program though.

Get gym membership

start starting strength

get a good base

??????

get the bitches because of your aesthetics.

Protein as recovery drink!

Better alternative!

[Mike (0BR)]

[Eric]

Also - There's the huge detailed Nutrition Guide that plans out every meal for the 3 months. How closely do I really need to follow this guide? And what are the most important things I should be doing nutrition wise?

The nutrition guide is one of the more important aspects of the P90X so I'd try and follow it as close as possible in terms of the higher protein stage to the higher carbohydrate stage. I never liked the idea of working out at home so I'm not too familiar with this routine. Just make sure you don't over work yourself and you know the correct form for each exercise, without the use of a personal trainer or being at a gym where people can tell you if you're going wrong you will just be on your own, so it's up to you to teach yourself.

As Eric said you shouldn't worry too much about supplements with this routine, more fill in the blanks with the diet if you're missing anything as it's a more important aspect, for example if you're lacking lean meats for the protein diet as a last resort have protein powder or if you're having trouble eating enough exotic fruits / vegetables get good multivitamins. I wouldn't worry about creatine or anything until you get the core essentials for the diet.

As Reevesy said I don't know how you can be out of shape at that weight and I would not recommend trying to lose more weight until you've stopped growing. I hope the advice has helped and good luck with sticking with it. :)

yea no one's body is ideal at 16 (typically) so you really shouldn't worry about much, i was a skinny, lankey, 6 ft 125lbs when i was 16..

now i'm 6'3 185lbs and 22 and i'm just starting to take fitness REALLY seriously..

edit: ontop of that p90 and p90x are really great for core type exercises.. if you do the crunches 5 - 6 times a week everyday and toss some push ups in (even 75 - 100 in the beginning) i can almost GUARANTEE you'll see the type results you're looking for starting to appear in 2 - 3 weeks.. just gotta stay dedicated man, don't get lazy! thats the #1 reason people quit working out, they think they can take 1 day off, then it turns into 2, then that turns into a year.. hahah

[Steroids]

this p90x shit seems like a joke.

[Mike (0BR)]

this p90x shit seems like a joke.

It is tbh. Unless you're a fat ass and you want to tone down, p90x would be perfect. If you're trying to get bigger with p90x you got a longgggggggg ass road ahead of you.

[Eric]

this p90x shit seems like a joke.

well its not ALL terrible, for the most part its a joke, it does teach good structure and posture for beginners though..

so i mean, if it doesn't hurt you, its gotta help a little bit don't you think..?

[I Meleed I]

[FearMy Def]

[Smush]

I've been hearing a lot about P90X, but in my opinion it's overrated. Also some people noted it already, but out of shape at 125 lbs?

Maybe weak and frail at 125 lbs if that's what you're thinking. Yeah good start there with the pull up bar, but I don't think the push up aids will help you. You're better off doing it regularly on the floor, then doing incline, decline on a coffee table or something.

Good luck though. I'm your age, but at 6" 162 lbs. I'm not taking this stuff too seriously, but starting next week I'm going to go carazy.

[Env]

Just gonna do the P90X to get in the hang of things, I could use some of the cardio/plyometrics work as well. Bought all my gear/supplements, tomorrow is Day 1.