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P90X, can it help you?
What is P90X?
P90X is an intense workout program consisting of a series of workouts to fully engage your body. The system was created by Tony Horton, a professional trainer. P90X has grown in popularity and is now being used by thousands of people around the world.
How does it work?
Tony created P90X to help the average joe become a fit and muscular. His techniques and workouts are laid out in 12 workout videos. The basis behind P90X is muscle confusion.
Muscle Confusion: A technique to counteract the cessation of growth that occurs when muscles adapt to the training demands placed upon them. Your muscles adapt to stress, and ultimately you can reach a plateau. By constantly varying the exercises, weights, sets and reps you can ensure continued adaption.
With P90X your body does not have time to adjust to the constant changes, therefore RESULTS!!! I am on week 2 of the 90 day plan. I have had many workouts in the past: heavy weights, resistance training, etc. None of those workouts even compare to P90X’s intense workout. I am looking forward to the results in the future from this program. In the mean time, I follow a strict workout plan and though I am not following the nutrition guide exactly, I am eating healthier and drinking protein shakes and recovery drinks as needed.
Recommended!
If anyone is looking to better their physique or maybe just lose a few pounds and gain increase their endurance and energy, I would recommend this program! If you do decide to get this program, make some posts and let others know about your great results! Good luck, and remember to push yourself and stay with it!
I am writing this article from personal experience.
What is a wrist rest? A wrist rest is a device used to support your wrists while typing or when using a computer mouse. Usually wrist rests are very soft and are made with gel or soft cushion materials.
Do “wrist rests” really work? There is a long ongoing debate about this issue. This issue is really not of concern for casual computer users, but more so for people who use the computer many hours a day. Some people believe that doing repetitive tasks with their hands or wrists from a seated position could potentially lead to health issues. On one side of the spectrum, it is said that leaning the wrist on a wrist rest for extended periods of time can cause too much pressure on the underside of the wrists, which may cause carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) to develop. On the other side, wrist rests alleviate tension on the shoulders and neck helping to prevent musculoskeletal injury.
From my personal experience: I have used computers very regularly for the past 5-6 years. Sometimes up to 10 or 12 hours a day on a computer. On those extended usages, i did notice tingling feelings in my wrist. When It got to that point I usually took a short break before I came back to the computer. But for most of my computer usage life I have never used a wrist wrest. It wasn’t until about 6 months ago that I bought my first gel wrist wrest. I was very impressed with the comfort and style of the mouse pad. Over the past 6 months I have evaluated the mouse pad and it’s rest. Though the results may vary heavily depending on the design and accessibility of your workstation, I believe it is safe to say that the added comfort to the wrist outweighs any possible cons to having a wrist rest. I enjoy using the wrist rest and I have not felt any pain in my wrists since using it. In another 6 months or so I will post an update on this topic.
So should You buy a wrist rest? Well, wrist rests are generally very inexpensive ($2-$10). Therefor I think it is worth a shot to buy one and test it out. If you like the added comfort, great! If not, stop using it.
I hope everyone finds this article useful.
-Matt