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Posted 12/8/2009 5:51 AM (GMT 0)
Anyone doing P90x workout with UC? I am starting this week and am curious if anyone has tried... My B12 shots have given me some energy, and I would like to get in better shape for next season of ATV racing.... I raced this summer and even though I was out of shape, it felt great! I am 35 and have had UC for 13+ years and havent felt better - I think the rush of racing, adrenaline, and physical strain was good....it felt great to get the living crap beat out of me...something other than cramps and blood to think about....believe it or not during 1.5 hr races I never had any urgency or felt like I had to go....that is a lot more to be said than riding in a car!

Just wondering if anyone has tried P90X with UC?
Posted 12/8/2009 1:49 PM (GMT 0)
I did it with no problems.
Posted 12/8/2009 4:17 PM (GMT 0)
I've been lifting weights for the past 4 months at a gym. Seen great muscle increase with the correct diet and protein intake and it hasn't seemed to affect my UC much at all, albeit overdoing abs can give a sensation the next day of abdominal discomfort often associated with UC.

You strengthen your body and your heart and keep your arteries elastic. IMO you can't go wrong.
Posted 6/7/2010 10:00 PM (GMT 0)
I am about 2/3 of the way through my second round of p90x with no flare ups. This is a pretty intense program so it is important to listen to your body and take extra rest days if needed. I also found that some of the supplements like the p90x recovery drink, protein shakes, and creatine do give me a little discomfort so I take a little less than what is recommended. I found this blog where the author describes his experience with p90x and crohn's.

crohnsforlife.blogspot.com/2010/05/five-weeks-into-p90x.html
Posted 6/8/2010 6:24 AM (GMT 0)
Sometimes I have to pause it once or twice but at least I'm at home! Great workout by the way. The yoga and kickboxing ones are my fave. My hubby and I just took our quads to Pismo dunes in Cali. and I'm in a flare. I didnt have any problems while riding either! I was really worried about going too. Exercise helps release stress which is definitely one of my biggest triggers!
Posted 6/8/2010 10:07 AM (GMT 0)
P90x = Poop 90 times ;) ... I actually did the beachbody one before my colectoreral surgery with no problem and I had a very bad case of pancolitis. It is possible, but everyone is different. I would start out with a more basic routine first and see how you respond and then advance. Stay well.
Posted 6/8/2010 10:50 AM (GMT 0)
yup, went through it once with no issues at all. There is a "sequel" to it called P90x Plus if you've gone through it once and another programm called Insanity which is supposed to be a true test of your physical ability
Posted 6/8/2010 11:21 AM (GMT 0)
I've never tried this but I have watched both my son and husband do it. It seems such an INTENSE work out! It does work and they definately saw the benefit of it. I personally have no desire to do it not in fear that it might bother my Uc but because of my arthritis. My hubby has OA and bone spurs in his knees and there was a time that he had to quit because it hurt his knees too bad. So if you have any joint issues, please take it easy if your try this.
Posted 6/8/2010 1:46 PM (GMT 0)
go for it exercise always makes me feel better. Dont know if its from the physical aspect to my body or the mind set it puts me in. Im kinda lazy and unmotivated at times ive done P1x like 15 times. Riding in a car I often have to stop to go to the bathroom but Ive noticed when I ride my streetbike I hardly ever have to stop. I think its because Im focused more on my driving on my bike having to focus more on other drivers, and when im in the car im more relaxed to let my mind wander to thinking about UC.
Posted 6/8/2010 2:22 PM (GMT 0)
They work outs themselves shouldn't be much of a problem, the problem will probably come from the increase of Protein that you have to take and the abrupt change in diet.

I was doing P90X and flaired; I had no energy so I stopped doing the work outs.

Everybody is different, I recommend the program as it is a lot of fun and a good work out.
Posted 6/8/2010 2:38 PM (GMT 0)
anthony, you did insanity first? thats the one i have, only i only have one disc the cardio one, wasit harder thanP90? i have heard it is, i have one P90 disc and i didnt likeit much
Posted 6/8/2010 5:12 PM (GMT 0)
I'm in the middle of my second round of P90X. It is GREAT for stress relief.

I've stopped doing Ab Ripper because I read somewhere that intense abdominal workout is not good while flaring. But the arms, chest, plyo, yoga, etc all do fine with me.
Posted 6/8/2010 5:32 PM (GMT 0)
summerstorm .... no, it was beachbody or something like that ... it was the precursor to p90x. I have heard good things about insanity though.
Posted 6/8/2010 8:29 PM (GMT 0)
oh well insanity has this little thing at the front and it says, Beach body, so i thought it was the same thing.
Posted 6/8/2010 9:41 PM (GMT 0)
Beach Body is the company that produces both videos. They have a variety of different programs they sell.

P90X and Insanity are two different programs promoted by the same company.
Posted 6/8/2010 10:08 PM (GMT 0)
I've had trouble in the past flaring up from exercise but I haven't had that problem with p90x, I think it is because the workouts are only an hour long, I used to work out for a couple hours then feel awful the rest of the day. However, I did have some issues with the phase 1 nutrition plan, it was just way too much protein.

P90x plus is basically the same as p90x but a little more intense, and insanity is all cardio and plyometric exercises and is very intense. Imagine doing plyo-x as fast as you can without stopping between exercises. I am 3 weeks away from finishing my second round and I am using some of the p90x plus workouts, when I start round 3 I plan on doing a p90x/insanity hybrid.
Posted 6/9/2010 12:26 AM (GMT 0)

juju0010 said...
I'm in the middle of my second round of P90X. It is GREAT for stress relief.

I've stopped doing Ab Ripper because I read somewhere that intense abdominal workout is not good while flaring. But the arms, chest, plyo, yoga, etc all do fine with me.

I know for me personally when I do weighted abs, I usually have to go the restroom after the workout or next day a little more. Its also incredibly hard to get rid of ab fat though for me. Seems the fat wants to protect my abdominal region..
Posted 6/9/2010 3:59 AM (GMT 0)
yes insanity is VERY intense! it was two weeks before i could get through the tape without laying down in the middle, lol. i didnt feel so bad because the people showing me how to do it were doing the same thing!
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