Keto and P90X

(Jesus Herrera) #1

Hi there!! I am going to begin the P90X program. A long time ago I used to practice that, and it worked very well. I believe that now that I have lost almost 40 kg. is time to begin working out a little more. I practice at gym, but not really hard. Now I want to try P90X again .
Guess I will have to check a lot my sodium levels while practicing this program.

Any experiences with this???
I would appreciate any comments.

Thanks!!!

#2

Good luck! Hope it goes well.

(Jesus Herrera) #3

Thanks!!! I’ll try hard

(Sarah Slancauskas) #4

I do a similar type of exercise (Atletica by Powerstrike (Ilaria Montagnani). Each workout is 60 minutes of high intensity weight training and I use 2xdumbbells ranging from 5kg-8kg each. Since adopting Keto I’ve noticed a slight decline in my performance with a tendency towards lightheadedness half way through. My brother (also Keto) recommended salt water after each workout and this really helped with my recovery. I tend to concentrate the carbs I do eat 30 mins before and 30 mins after a workout but I keep them Keto and never go above the macros and I’ve found that I’m slowly getting a bit of my performance back. I highly recommend the salted water to replace lost electrolytes and sometimes I add a slice of fresh lemon to it as well.

(Jesus Herrera) #5

Thanks a lot for sharing with me your experience. That will help me a lot for getting started. I will begin exactly in one hour. I want to do the exercise in the early morning. I hope the salt water helps my performance. Really thanks a lot!

(Edith) #6

Stephen Phinney recommends 1/2 teaspoon salt or a cup of bouillon 30 to 60 minutes prior to working out. That works for me. I usually work out in the morning. If I forget my preworkout salt, I will get light headed during the workout.

(Troy) #7

Agree
Morning workout
Salt before…makes all the difference
Especially while in IF/workout

(Jesus Herrera) #8

Today was my 4th day, and I believe drinking water with salt has been a great plus!!

(Sarah Slancauskas) #9

That’s great! It helps my workouts significantly.

(Edith) #10

Terrific!

(Tricia) #11

What about a pre-workout that has sodium in it?

(Edith) #12

I would imagine the amount of sodium in a preworkout would not be enough. Also, I really don’t think one needs a preworkout supplement if he or she is keto.

But, I think there are some threads with forum members who do some serious strength training. You may want to check those out. They may say something different.

#13

Ketodude,

This might help you. Only 7 mins to listen to:

Ketosis: Post Workout Carb Timing: Thomas DeLauer

(Jesus Herrera) #14

Thanks a lot for this info!!!
I have just added salt with water after the exercise session and I have been feeling very well . In fact I believe my performance has been pretty well. I stick to ketosis, no extra Carbs.

(Sarah Slancauskas) #15

This link was really interesting and helpful. Thanks for posting it!

(Jesus Herrera) #16

Just finished my second week of P90X program. No problems at all. 1 kg. lost and the most important my performance gets better and better. I’ve noticed some advance in my body. :slight_smile:

(Sarah Slancauskas) #17

That’s fantastic to hear! Well done. I’ve also had a change in that I’ve increased the weights I’m using and am recovering without any fatigue afterwards. No slump. I do get the odd day where my energy lowers down but these days are getting fewer :blush: I’m happy to hear your progress.

(Banting & Yudkin & Atkins & Eadeses & Cordain & Taubes & Volek & Naiman & Bikman ) #18

Hope you are measuring inches. If P90X works for you as it has worked for my friends, you may lose more in inches than the scale would suggest.

(Jesus Herrera) #19

Yes!!! I will do that. I haven’t checked yet. But will do it tomorrow. I have my initial measures. Great idea!!!