Tools of the Trade

For the most part I am writing this post to mess around with the pictures. I also want to show off my new toys. So one of the great things about P-90x is you don't need a lot of equipment. You need dumbbells/resistance bands, a pull-up bar and push up stands.

Dumbbells and Push Up Stands

So I went with the Bowflex adjustable dumbbells that can go from 10-90 lbs in increments of 5. There is a set that goes from 5-52.5 in increments of 2.5, but for me I wanted more weight for leg and back exercises. The one downside to these dumbbells is price. I got mine for Christmas/Birthday and they were about $500. Thats where the resistance bands come in. P-90x sells their own for about 40 dollars and will work just fine. Again I just wanted more weight so I went with the Dumbbells. The push-up stands were really cheap ($20)and you could probably use your dumbbells if you wanted to save the money.

Pull Up Bar:



These are actually really cool. I Got mine for around $40. You just hang it in your door frame, and if it can hold me trust me it can hold you. They do show you ways to do the pull up exercises using the resistance bands, but I think it is worth it just to buy the bar.

They also want you to buy a yoga mat, heart monitor, and their supplements, but I think they are not necessary. I had no idea that a yoga mat was so expensive so I am going with a good old fashion towel. I take GNC multivitamins, but I don't think that supplements are a must. So those are the tools of the trade. I start tomorrow and will be posting my meals and the dreaded before PICTURE. See you all tomorrow.