Note: This blog entry is about today’s workout. I can’t find any information online about Shawna Brannon from X2 Yoga (below), but check out the rest of my Cast Profiles, also on Pinterest.
Today was supposed to be Recovery and Mobility day. I thought it might be fun instead to take a trip back in time. For me, it’s only been a few months, but I visited Tony and the Kids doing P90X X Stretch back in 2003. The Kids, of course, are Phil, the lawyer with the big biceps; “Pam the Blam,” who never speaks, which seems like a questionable choice for a DVD series; and Shawna, who is just as flexible but not the same Shawna seen in X2 Yoga.
I was curious to see how I felt doing the stretches from P90X after several weeks of P90X2. Unfortunately, moves like the Camel and Back Hero are still difficult for me. I was pleasantly surprised that I was able to do the Bow (lying on my stomach, grabbing my heels).
There are a lot of hamstring stretches in this session! Every time, I am amazed at how much easier it is to do the Foot Forward Split Leg Hamstring Stretch (a favorite in P90X). Normally I can’t touch the floor, but after stretching my hamstrings for 10 minutes or so… no problem! After all those hamstring stretches, do we really need that final Downward Dog with Calf Stretch?
P90X2 Tip of the Day: Feel free to revisit old workout DVDs. It’s another way to experience “Muscle Confusion,” and see old friends.
For some reason, ever since I heard this song I am reminded of it when Tony talks about breathing…
