PX90 or P90X..I'm sure you've seen the infomercials or heard about it from somewhere. Almost everyday I turn the tv on, at some point there is again...another infomercial.
Sometimes these infomercials are hard to believe because they use people that are already in pretty good shape (well, from what I can see). You see the transformation pictures and they always look amazing!
They get you hyped up and how can you NOT buy the product? They guarantee that it'll work, so what are you waiting for?! There are so many different workout products out there, it's hard to know which one is right for you.
Beachbody gives a 100%, 90-day money back guarantee, so I figured...what did I have to lose but this fat? So, I finally broke down and bought it.
WAIT! What's P90x?
To put it simple, it's a workout program tailored around confusing your muscles.
P90X.com puts it like this..."The P90X workout program is a revolutionary system of 12 sweat-inducing, muscle-pumping exercises designed to transform your body from regular to ripped in just 90 days. You'll also receive a comprehensive 3-phase nutrition plan, specially designed supplement options, a detailed fitness guide, a calendar to track your progress, online peer support, and much more. Your personal trainer, Tony Horton, will keep you engaged every step of the way, and you won't believe your results!"
Here's the list of the 12 cd's that you'll be following during this program:
(1) Chest & Back - Targeted strength and definition workout emphasizes two classic upper-body exercises.
(3) Shoulders & Arms - Potent combination of pressing, curling, and fly movements, that will leave you stronger.
(4) Yoga X - Combines strength, balance, flexibility, and breath work to enhance your physique and calm your mind.
(5) Legs & Back - Get ready to squat, lunge, and pull for a total-body workout like no other.
(6) Kenpo X - Intense cardiovascular workout with punching and kicking for endurance, balance, and coordination.
(7) X Stretch - Achieve a higher level of athleticism over a longer period of time, plus prevent injuries and avoid plateaus.
(8) Core Synergistics - Build and support multiple muscle groups to build and support the core while conditioning your body.
(9) Chest, Shoulders, & Triceps - Target both large and small upper body muscles to push you to the brink.
(10) Back & Biceps - Flex those powerful biceps and focus on toning and tightening these showcase arm muscles.
(11) Cardio X - Low-impact cardio routine that is a fun fat-burning workout that will leave you feeling lean and mean.
(12) Ab Ripper X - Sculpt the six-pack abs of your dreams and benefit your health and physical performance.
Plus You'll Also Get:
3-Phase Nutrition Plan. Designed to help you lose fat, build lean muscle, and maintain high energy levels through each part of the program.
P90X Fitness Guide. Packed with information and tools to help you set your workout goals, track your progress, and stay inspired.
How to Bring It Video. Get a quick overview of the complete P90X Extreme Home Fitness training system.
AND To keep you motivated, you'll also get:
P90X Calendar. Lets you know exactly what to do each day, set your workout goals, track your progress, and stay motivated.
Online Support. You'll have access to Tony and other fitness experts, and peer support from your fellow P90Xers.
What Are the Workouts Like?
Now, let me tell you. This ain't easy! You will need to be able to devote at least an hour of your time each day to see some real results. An HOUR! Yes that seems like a long time, but if you're as excited as I was, that hour really does fly by.
It's not boring, it can actually be fun...but it's not easy. I was doing the program with my family. Me, my husband and kids. We were having a blast, the first day we were laughing because we couldn't really keep up with Tony Horton and the crew. We got tired quick, our muscles were burning, etc.
The fitness guide breaks it down for you depending on what goal you're looking to achieve, whether you're a beginner, or for those that are looking to improve performance or those that are looking for weight loss. Each workout is broken up into 3 phases.
The guide walks you through how to do your body measurements, taking your "before" and "after" photos, and also taking a "fit test" to see where you are fitness wise.
This is NOT a lazy man's workout. I repeat! This is NOT a lazy man's workout!
You're going to have to get up and get moving. You WILL sweat during this program, you WILL get stronger, you WILL see muscle definition AND you'll probably want to give up before really getting started. BUT how do you expect to see results if you don't "just do it"...
My P90X Results: (as of 10/19/2010)
I can't lie and say I finished the program. I didn't :(....BUT it's only because I found out I'm pregnant...yay...lol. What I CAN tell you
is that even though I couldn't do it long enough to actually see physical results, I did notice some improvement in strength.
From not being able to complete the ab ripper cd because it burned so bad, I was able to go through it with almost prefect form without
getting burned out. From not being able to do even 1 pull up (I had to do the assisted pull up), I was able to do half a pull up. Go ahead
and laugh! Half a pull up? YES, HALF A PULL UP. Even though I didn't do a full one, I was able to pull myself up half way, that still shows
some increase in strength, so there! lol
I do plan on getting back on the program once the bun is out the oven and I'll give you my official results then.
Long Answer: This program is not easy. It's going to challenge you. But hey, that's a good thing, right? So if you have the determination and will power to transform your body, then YES I recommend P90X!
How do you feel about P90X? Would you recommend it and why?
This is for the ladies...Now I have a question for you. From the transformation pictures I've seen, the women (to me) kind of end up with a box shape. What I mean is I don't see curves in their hips. Don't get me wrong, there is NOTHING wrong with that, it's more of a physically fit, athletic build.
Now, if you've followed my articles and what goal I have for myself, I want curves. So are there any of you who have done P90X and still kept your curves?
I know that this is an excellent program for getting in the best shape of your life and I still plan on following it. I'm just wondering if it's possible to keep some curves while doing P90X.
For the fellas...I've noticed from the pictures a lot of guys end up with lean muscle (which is obviously what you would probably achieve given the type of workouts) but were any of you able to "gain" more muscle from the program? Just wondering if it's possible to bulk up a little from P90X.
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