How do you choose what program to do?

JediSwan
JediSwan Posts: 455 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I am familiar with Beach Body and had lost 40 lbs previously with P90X. However, I also have Turbo Fire, Chalean Extreme, Insanity, and Power 90. I was wondering how you choose what program to do?

My background: I got sick and haven't worked out in about a month consistently. So, January 6, is my new target date to start a workout program again. I loved P90X except I got bored after I attempted a second round. So I was doing TF and loved it but want to incorporate weights so I was adding CLX on days when the workouts were less than 40 minutes.

I wanted to see what others have had the most success with and how you choose your program(s).

I'm hoping with any Christmas bonus I may get that I can get P90X3 cause . . . .well Tony does rock! :)

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  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    Step 1: Figure out what your goal(s) is/are.
    Step 2: Look at the proven programs available.
    Step 3: Figure out which program best fits your goal(s).
    Step 4: Follow that program.


    For me, I want(ed) to get stronger. As such, I started out my "real" strength training with Starting Strength and moved on (when my progress started to stagnate) to 5/3/1.
  • happieharpie
    happieharpie Posts: 229 Member
    My food choices aren't gathered under a cool name, although several months before I started I went to a couple Maximized Living presentations that were centered around Paleo eating.

    My real moment of truth came with some health issues, and to address those needs, I stopped eating salt, sugar, grain, and dairy. My health problems resolved and I lost 52+ pounds, and it's all still working.

    My eating choices were based on a lot of reading and researching, and a lot of self experimentation.

    I feel REALLY well, for the first time in years, and for an old lady with thyroid disease, that's a really great comment to be able to make. If I can succeed, anyone can.
  • PinkCoconut
    PinkCoconut Posts: 655 Member
    Definitely look at what your goals are and research the program that will give you the best results for that goal!

    If you want some specific help, feel free to friend me and we'll chat! I've done several BB programs and may be able to help you figure it out! :)
  • JediSwan
    JediSwan Posts: 455 Member
    Thanks ya'll! I just ordered P90X3 and starting on January 6 :)

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