Would you recommend P90X3?

MamaCat99

Have you tried P90X3? If so, I'd love to get your feedback before I buy it.

Here's my story:
We bought P90X a few years ago. I started it but I was never able to finish the program (hubby has done it twice!). My biggest challenge was fitting the workouts into my day/schedule; mostly because the workouts are long (some are more than an hour!). It wasn't for lack of interest or lack of trying. I had to get up at 5am some days just to work out and still get to work on time. I love the program, so I'm tempted to try the 30-minute workout version. But, curious to hear what others think before I buy.

Here is what I feel like I am up against:
I work a compressed work schedule of four 9-hour days with a half day on Fridays. When I go into the office, my commute is an hour each way. Most weeks I only go in one day, but it varies depending on what's going on. Lately, I have been traveling an average of 3-6 days a month - sometimes all in one week or other times 1 or 2 days every week. Starting in May, my travel will increase and I'll probably average closer to traveling 50% of the time, if not more, through August. I need to work out in the mornings because I cannot sleep when I workout at night..

My rationale for thinking I can succeed with P90X3:
- The workouts are short enough to do every day regardless of schedule.
- I can take the CD's with me when I travel.
- I can get in shape without too much stress on my body (hurt ankle last year, haven't been able to consistently resume running since).
- I love the structure of Body for Life, but each time I've tried to restart it, I went too hard too fast and injured something.
- Weight loss is not my primary goal, so I this would allow me to maintain my current diet plan without having to make too many dramatic changes.

Any thoughts, suggestions or other feedback?

markmacare

Hiya, in the final week of my first round of P90X3 at the moment. For me, the 30-minute length (a little more for some workouts if you count the cooldown) and intensity are just right. I especially like the fact that the program contains all kinds of different workouts, rather than just focusing on weight training or cardio. I also think it is a great fit if you have to travel often - it is one of the main reasons I chose this program, as I can do pretty much all the workouts in a hotel room by just bringing some resistance bands with me.

Some of the workouts might be a little tough on your ankle (decelerator, triometrics), but modifications are shown by the crew members. All in all, I highly recommend it.

3rdwoozie5

Overall the program is well designed and thought out. I didn't quite get the calorie burn I was looking for but the 30 minute clock was nice. I recommend it, even if you are a beginner in physical fitness.

Bobs123456

On week 10. Very happy with it. Do it 7 days a week. If you travel you will want a set of bands. There are modifications. I dont like the beach body bands. Too hard to change them out.

Theor calorie numbers were too high for me to lose weight. I eat about 2000 a day and the guide said 2400 for me. Dowm about 20 pounds. I also do bikram ypga 5 days a week.

Its a very good full body work out. The 30 minutes ate good for eliminating excuses. Most weight loss is diet and its tough to watch that travelling. It is a very good full body workout.

MamaCat99

Thanks for the pointer about the ankle. I've had some recurring in ankle troubles, nothing too serious but I don't want it to get worse.

pcdoctor01

Try this. Shorten the P90X workouts in half.