how much space do you need to do p90x

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tmoneyag99
tmoneyag99 Posts: 480 Member
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How much space do you need per person to be able to do p90x. My livingroom and office space are relatively limited and most workouts that I get are with the instructor staying realitively in a small area (think the old 1980s Gillad on his single round pad)


There may be two of us doing the exercise so I would love to know what the minimum amount of space needed is required.

Also would you suggest getting the base, intermediate or highest level for someone just starting out? Thanks.

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  • mittensofdoom
    mittensofdoom Posts: 69 Member
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    It depends on the workout. For the weight lifting, not much, basically enough to do a push up. However, the plyocide and core routines require a bit more room. There are a lot of lunges, distance jumping, jumping "monster tires" and high kicks involved. And technically you'll need two pull up bars if there will be two of you. I use the kind that fits in a doorway so that might be a challenge unless you've got two doorways!
  • mittensofdoom
    mittensofdoom Posts: 69 Member
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    Oh, and the guide comes with different plans, I'd just start with what you think will work for you and if it's too intense, drop down a level. I could be wrong but I don't think you can buy actual different videos?
  • tmoneyag99
    tmoneyag99 Posts: 480 Member
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    "unless you've got two doorways!"

    Actually I do... One leading to the front hall and one leading to the "bedrooms" hall way. :)

    How far would you say the "distance" jumps were?
  • skylark94
    skylark94 Posts: 2,036 Member
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    I know on the P90X web site the intro video mentions the space needed. I think it was 6x6.
  • Devans639
    Devans639 Posts: 1 Member
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    I've done the P90x in my basement and living room. Only advice I have is watch low ceilings. Good Luck
  • skylark94
    skylark94 Posts: 2,036 Member
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    From P90X FAQ on the web site:

    "How much space will I need?

    About 6 by 6 feet. In a typical living room, this is the space between your TV and your couch."
  • tryinghard71
    tryinghard71 Posts: 593
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    I agree 6x6. I have moved furniture out of the way for plyo because of the leaping if two of us are doing it at once.

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