p90x vs Gym!

BR1986FB

what kind of equipment do you need at home to complete the p90x?? i imagine its expensive buying all of the equipment

- Pullup bar (I bought mine on Craigslist for $40) - Required
- Dumbbells or resistance bands - Required
- Yoga mat and blocks - Helpful but not required

The expensive part is the dumbbells. To do it right you need a pretty wide assortment of paired dumbbells. Resistance bands are cheaper but they don't work as well in my opinion.

If you're getting dumbbells, go with an adjustable pair. I have PowerBlocks that go from 5-130lbs and they are awesome.

ShaneT99

I've never used those but that's probably a good option for most people. When I did P90X I ended up borrowing dumbbells from everyone i knew who wasn't using them. I managed to dig up a pair of 5's, a pair of 10's, a pair of 15's, a pair of 25's, a pair of 35's and two adjustables that would go up to 52.5 each. For some of the exercises I could have used heavier weights, but I was able to do pretty well with that assortment.

The only down side to the adjustable type is the time it takes to change the weight, but I'm sure some are quicker than others.

BR1986FB

Takes about 2 seconds to pull the pin on the PowerBlocks to go from 20's to 80's.

facetiousblacguy

I've lost a pound a day consistently for two weeks w/ p90x (Lean) and p90x diet plan! I wouldn't pay 40+ for a gym until you get the results you want. THEN, sign up for a gym to maintain your desired fitness level.

edorice

I bought the adjustable dumbbells from Target that were $60 each. Also completed my rack of neoprene dumbbells 2 pairs of 5's for my daughters, 1 pair of 8's, 1 pair of 10's. Those were purchased at Walmart along with the rack. Next purchase will be the Bowflex adjustable dumbbells for my husband. He's using resistance bands for arm and back exercises right now.

Some of the purchases you can build up to if it is something that you want to do for the longhaul. If you only plan to workout for 60-90 days and then go back to a sedentary lifestyle then the purchases are a waste of money.