Round 3 / Day 29: P90X Core Synergistics

The Squat Runs and Plank-to-Chaturanga Runs took more effort than I remembered, but otherwise, Core Syn wasn't too tough. I've always loved Core Syn; it keeps me moving, and the various push-ups and lunges make me feel like I'm getting an actual workout. But today, I was somewhat underwhelmed. I guess I was hoping for more of a challenge. I suppose that's the point -- I am starting a recovery week, after all -- but I'm already itching to get back into the saddle with a more intense workout.

P90X Day 29: Chest, Shoulders & Triceps + Ab Ripper X

There are times when Tony Horton absolutely transcends his onscreen douchiness.

Don't get me wrong: I'm not saying he's not annoying or weird, or that he's actually funny. But despite his regrettable Forrest Gump impressions, dick-ish nicknaming of others, and odd flirtation with/sexual harassment of Dreya Weber, I have to hand it to Tony: He can bust out some INSANE moves.

In the middle of the Chest, Shoulders & Triceps workout, I went slack-jawed with amazement as Tony demonstrated his version of a Plyo Push-Up: At the bottom of a standard push-up, he exploded up -- launching both hands and both feet up off the floor -- clapped his hands in mid-air, and then landed in a push-up position again. He repeated this over and over again. And at the time this video was shot, he was 45 years old.

I'm still picking my jaw up off the floor.