P90x

[Drewwonu]

Dont know if there is a thread on this already but here it goes.

I started P90X today and i am going to work at it 3 times a week. In 3 months i should start to see results. Has anyone tried/doing P90X? I heard it was extremely intense (it is!) and shows results so i borrowed it from my friend.

Please feel free to give any comments about this fitness system. I sadly let my self go in the past 2 years and it has shown... I hope to be back to my old fit self and return to a healthy and happy life!

Also, which combination of videos do you recommend to loose weight and body fat?

 

[nfor304]

IN the program arent you meant to do it everyday for 90 days?

 

[TENNIS_IS_FUN]

Dont know if there is a thread on this already but here it goes.

I started P90X today and i am going to work at it 3 times a week. In 3 months i should start to see results. Has anyone tried/doing P90X? I heard it was extremely intense (it is!) and shows results so i borrowed it from my friend.

Please feel free to give any comments about this fitness system. I sadly let my self go in the past 2 years and it has shown... I hope to be back to my old fit self and return to a healthy and happy life!

Also, which combination of videos do you recommend to loose weight and body fat?

Hey! I am going to do the p90x program starting this week and am just waiting for my equipment to come in. I'm pretty sure P90x is something that you need to do daily. I'm not sure how effective it will be if you just pick and choose which exercises you want to do for 3 days a week.

 

[TW CSR]

We have a p90x group going at noon everyday in the gym here at TW. I haven't personally done the workouts but I have seen people when they are done and they look beat!

 

[pvaudio]

p90x is a program, nothing more. Programs are good for teaching you the skills needed to get in shape, but are not a means to an end themselves. Reason being, when you finish with a PROGRAM, what will you do? You cannot possibly want to keep watching workout DVDs for the rest of your life. That would suck. Instead, use the videos to teach you exercises that you can do on your own and work into routines that you can modify and keep fresh for years.

 

[charliefedererer]

Dont know if there is a thread on this already but here it goes.

I started P90X today and i am going to work at it 3 times a week. In 3 months i should start to see results. Has anyone tried/doing P90X? I heard it was extremely intense (it is!) and shows results so i borrowed it from my friend.

Please feel free to give any comments about this fitness system. I sadly let my self go in the past 2 years and it has shown... I hope to be back to my old fit self and return to a healthy and happy life!

Also, which combination of videos do you recommend to loose weight and body fat?

Congratulations on deciding to get yourself back in shape.
Everyone is a little different. Some people really like an all-inclusive program to get themselves going.
The elastic tubing can be picked up for much less in any athletic store. And you really don't need the extra protein supplements that are just adding protein and calories that you don't need. (Especially since the elastic tubing workouts aren't going to be building any real muscle bulk, although you will see some modest stength gains and definite improvement in muscle tone.)
Yet, if you like working to a video workout, and follow the dietary recommendations to cut out junk food and increase your intake of fruits, vegetables and complex carbohydrates, you will definitely be in better shape than you sound you are in now.
Good luck.

 

[r2473]

I wish I had "invented" px90.

 

[jgn1013]

p90x is a good all around "FITNESS" program, but to get the "ripped" look you must follow the diet to a T. It's a 6 days/week program, the 7th is usually a stretch or rest day.

 

[onehandbh]

the infomercials are great works of comedy. hilarious.

 

[Bungalo Bill]

Dont know if there is a thread on this already but here it goes.

I started P90X today and i am going to work at it 3 times a week. In 3 months i should start to see results. Has anyone tried/doing P90X? I heard it was extremely intense (it is!) and shows results so i borrowed it from my friend.

Please feel free to give any comments about this fitness system. I sadly let my self go in the past 2 years and it has shown... I hope to be back to my old fit self and return to a healthy and happy life!

Also, which combination of videos do you recommend to loose weight and body fat?

The P90X is not an every other day workout program.

I have it and it is difficult when you first start especially if you aren't used to doing pushup and pullups.

The keys to a successful 90 days are:

1. Your diet. Mainly your calories intake. You dont have to follow the diet to the tee but you need to follow calorie intake. Make sure you are suppementing your diet with good vitamins and other sources of nutrition.

2. Drink lots and lots of water during the day and in your workout.

3. The place you workout in needs to be a place you love to spend time in. Make it yours by decorating it appropriately to help you with your motivation. It also needs to be arranged so you can move from exercise to exercise without fussing with furniture or equipment setup.

4. Dont give up, do it everyday and you will see results. I have four friends on it and they are getting ripped. I am next, ugggg.

5. If you can't keep up with the models on TV, you don't have too. Do as many as you can and build from there.

6. Make the P90X a lifstyle chnage. In other words, after you complete the program and get the desired results, perform the maintenance program from then on. It isn't just for 90 days.

 

[jgn1013]

p90x is a program, nothing more. Programs are good for teaching you the skills needed to get in shape, but are not a means to an end themselves. Reason being, when you finish with a PROGRAM, what will you do? You cannot possibly want to keep watching workout DVDs for the rest of your life. That would suck. Instead, use the videos to teach you exercises that you can do on your own and work into routines that you can modify and keep fresh for years.

so what is the difference between following a "PROGRAM" on DVD and going to the gym to lift weights?? Isn't that a "PROGRAM" ?

 

[qriusgeorge]

i used it for 2 months. The first 3 weeks i lost close to 10 pounds, by 6 weeks i lost around 20 pounds. I might have lost a few more since then, but i started it in January of this year. I would say that yoga x was really hard for me, but they all work. i would definately rotate between the ab and cardio workouts, so you have two a day type workouts.

it really does work. it's worked for everyone i know that has committed to the workouts. But to be honest, the best results are from a change of diet. i've worked out in the gym for many years on and off (mostly on), but i never really knew how essential a proper diet was. my body almost felt like i HAD to eat healthy when doing the p90x.

besides, seeing tony horton at 53 and doing all those exercises only inspired me to do the entire routine. i would want to quit maybe 15 minutes from the end or 5 minutes from the end, but the stretches he does are amazing! i'd say stick with it, but do it daily, and you'll see great results. besides that, i wouldn't say it's any different than another workout program.

 

[qriusgeorge]

jgn1013 - to me, the difference between the p90x dvd workout and just going to the gym is motivation, and the exercises. besides typical machines at the gym, i don't know of many workouts that utilize my own body weight, which is what p90x does alot of. besides a pull up bar and a few other accessories that arent necessary at all, it's all you. the instruction and tips of varying according to difficulty make it different, and better, for me.

 

[jgn1013]

jgn1013 - to me, the difference between the p90x dvd workout and just going to the gym is motivation, and the exercises. besides typical machines at the gym, i don't know of many workouts that utilize my own body weight, which is what p90x does alot of. besides a pull up bar and a few other accessories that arent necessary at all, it's all you. the instruction and tips of varying according to difficulty make it different, and better, for me.

My point to pvaudio was both are "PROGRAMS" the gym & p90x.. If your lifting weights in the gym, so have to follow some type of routine/program same with p90x. With p90x you don't waste 15-30 minutes in drive time... when your ready to work out just pop in the DVD. It's a great program, I've incorporated the program with my tennis training.

 

[jpr]

i have completed 2 rounds of p90x, and in process with my 3rd.

played tennis all my life...completed bootcamp + 5 yrs of powerlifting...p90x has improved my tennis tremendously...flexibility, agility, strength, endurance & recovery speed.

i highly recommend it.

 

[brodey147]

My wife and I are talking about doing P90X, but we'd like to get a few things clear before starting. Most importantly, both she and I have very lean builds and aren't sure if that'll be a problem. We're both already very active, and while we understand that doing the program will be very, very difficult, is it a problem if we're not looking to lose weight? Ideally, I'd like to put on a little muscle and add more definition to my frame.

Thoughts?

 

[gatorbait01]

Is it a good idea to try this workout and play tennis on top of it. Seems like too much.

 

[Nanshiki]

I tried P90X ('acquired' a copy for free)... after the second day my legs were so sore I could barely stand up. And that's after only making it half way through the 'pylometrics' workout. I didn't even make it all the way through the first video, and I wasn't even doing the pullups because I don't have a bar.

The thing about P90X is that the X part stands for Extreme, and they're not joking. Despite the pudgy people in the commercials, it was never really intended for anyone in less than great shape already... although you can always cut your reps down until you get better at it.

And the reason that P90X claims those results is because it's FREAKING HARD, and they expect you do do an hour a day every day except for weekends.

 

[Kobble]

P90X, from my perspective, just utilizes a high calorie burn by constantly working different muscles alternately. What I don't like about this idea, is that many of us can find room for a high volume workout at some point in our life, but what about the rest of our life. I see many people, my neighbor, lose weight by starting something new and going gung ho. Many people start running, and running, and keep building up to longer run times and greater distance. Sooner or later, you get other interests in life, school, work, or unfortunately, injured and burned out. Then, the weight comes back. I think a better answer for most people is strength training and building density into their workouts. For instance, my running is based around time. I picked a distance, seems far, and just try to improve my time. My motivation is high, because the faster I go, the less time I waste working out. Works for me at least. It assures me that I will never have to spend more time to get better results. When I started, it took me 20 minutes to complete, but now only 16:00 minutes. Once I rachet up the sprinting durations, and intensity, I should be below 15:00.

Sure, if I wanted to, I could run until really tired, then jump in the pool until tired, switch strokes. After that, hop on a bike. Once my legs are tired, again, get in my kayak and paddle some. Do this all day on the weekends and something similar after work, and I'd cut weight like I never did before. I can't keep that up, though. I enjoy too many different foods, along with so many other activities, including laying on my back and reading.

 

[jpr]

my tennis suffered during the 1st month of the program because my legs were weary and i was sore. By the 2nd month, it was no problem for me. I play tennis 3 days/wk and do p90x 6 days/wk. You have to be smart about your workout relative to your tennis schedule; ie if i'm playing a league match, i'll try to workout after my match or with enough time to recover (pending the days program).

Nanshiki - you are correct; it is not easy. nothing worth having is. if you push through the first 3 weeks, it will get easier & you'll love the results.

Kobble - everyone has a right to their opinion. i find p90x highly sustainable. it is 1:15 minutes/day commitment. i enjoy food & alcohol & the finer things. now that i've gotten my fitness in order, the program helps me prevent my splurges from turning into another tire.