RevAbs (Mercy Abs) vs P90x (Ab Ripper X)
So since my start of the new program all I have been doing is comparing it to P90x. The one that we all hate the most but love the results is Ab Ripper X. I do think Mercy Abs is just as challenging and the advantage is its not so fast paced. Mercy Abs consist of these workouts with 3 rounds of action:
Round 1
Crunches
Bencao Kick- Its a crunch but on the way up you kick your leg straight out and twist to the side. (OUCH)
Round 2
More Crunches
Another round of Bencao Kicks
Knee tucks-Its like a Crunchy Frog in P90x but instead of your hands in the air they are on the ground like your T shaped and dragging your arms across the floor. The crunch is what kills you and when you hit 15 your ready to break.
Round 3 (Spice Round)
Crunches -With weights
Bencao Kicks- With Weights
V-ups- Similar to P90x but your using a 10 pound weight or whatever you can manage.
It seems pretty easy but Brett Hoebel wants you to work slower with a bigger focus on tightening the Abs on every rep. Im a little annoyed with the repetitiveness of the workout but each round gets more intensified. Mercy Abs is used in combination with two other workouts in the program which makes the total days workout to be 1 hour. My final thoughts are that I don’t think this will ever replace P90x but it’s nice to change it up with a different program. After doing P90x twice I got a little bored with some of the workouts so I’m happy that I made the purchase. If your interested in trying it out then click here. It’s $40 cheaper than P90x and the workouts are only 45 minutes or less.
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Workout Week Sept 21st – 27th
I have two more weeks to go and my second time through P90x will be completed. Here is what I did for workouts and a few examples of how they were.
9-21
This workout is probably my second favorite because it gives you the best upper body workout. I wont be able to explain every exercise in detail so click above for that but all I can say is lots of push ups. Make sure you have a recovery drink after and a protein shake for lunch. Don’t forget Ab Ripper X.
9-22
Plyometrics
I used to dislike this one cause there was lots of jumping but now I use it as a way to entertain my daughter. In this workout you do an exercise called jump knee tuck. Its the hardest thing I have ever done. Try jumping in place but the object is to hit your hands with the top of your knees. Its super difficult but you sweat like hell.
9-23
Back & Biceps
If you are not good at pull ups then look no further. You will get good at doing pull ups and curls in this workout. I used to be able to only do like 1 pull up and now the second time through P90X I can now do almost 13 in a row. My resultshave been awesome since and my upper body strength is fantastic. Don’t forget to do your Ab Ripper X as well.
9-24
All I can say here is that Yoga X has made me incredibly flexible and actually helps with any soreness your having. I actually showed my father in law and few of these moves because he has had a sore back all his life. He was truly impressed with my knowledge as well as the fact that the pain started going away. He pretty much got bored with his exercises and his body got used to the movements that it wasn’t doing anything for him. Another great reason to look at the coaching opportunity. If you practice and help other why not benefit from it.
9-25
I will have to admit that I have skipped this workout a few times and finally did it this week. I will never do that again because I was sore for 3 days after. Wall squats for 90 seconds and then wall squats with one leg in the air. Pretty intense if you ask me. Recovery drink is a for sure after this workout. Oh and don’t forget Ab Ripper X. I can now do the last workout with my legs in the air and get through 40 leg raises.
9-26
Kenpo X
I will be writing more in depth about this workout because its so enjoyable. Lots of action with punches and kicks. The best part is the end or the sports bonus. 3 different moves and 3 different sports. Basketball, football, baseball. I also was throwing my brother a Bach party today. It consisted of limo bus, casino and the bars. We got home at 6 am. OUCH!
9-27
REST DAY. Thank God for this rest day as I didn’t move from the couch. Bach party was fun but man I am paying for it. Yes my wife hated me but expected me to be worthless today. I want to encourage anyone reading that they should look into the free account that beach body gives you. It has a similar look to face book but not as intense. If you intend on buying anything now or in the future then consider becoming a coach. Why? Well make money and a sweet discount for you.
