P90x

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Im interested in these answers too as I have arthritis and a replaced knee.,,

I can't speak to arthritis related problems but can share my experience.

I've started P90X two different times. Once 3 years ago and made it 71 days before stopping and am currently doing it and today was day 30.

Before starting both times I was not performing any regular rigorous work outs. The first time I was 20+ lbs over weight and this time I was only a few pounds heavier than I wanted to be. I would classify my starting condition as out of shape. I lead a sedentary lifestyle and on average can go weeks without any real exercise. However, I could still head up the mountains and snow board or snow ski for the day or go out to the lake and wake board. Though in those activities I can't ride as long as I used to and find it easier to injure my weak lower back (I have constant lower back pain).

I'm in my mid 30's. So all that said I am able to do P90X just fine. I think still being somewhat younger makes a difference. But many many people in far far worse shape than me have successfully done P90X. You can modify almost all of the more intense/harder moves and they show you in the videos how to do it.

If you listen do your body and ease into it during phase 1 you can probably do fine. If you have bad knees the one workout to be super careful on is Plyometrics (jump training) which as they mention in the program you can substitute cardio x for.

I posted my results (despite the negative comments) under 70lbs lost. I was in TERRIBLE shape when I started last January. I stuck with it though and it did help me. The nutrition is the key though!! If you need help with it, please let me know. It can be confusing and overwhelming!!

Sorry, this will be my last post lol. I had tore all of my meniscus on my left knee several years ago playing soccer. I had surgery on it and I do struggle as they did a lateral release on my knee cap. From my understanding, my knee cap technically isn't connected anymore.. It does hurt from time to time, but p90x does have modifications that I have had to buckle and do. I have though noticed that working out the past year, my knee feels a lot better, I just have to take it slow when it hurts or I'll be down for a good week. Not sure if that helps at all?

My husband is currently doing P90X. He was not in good shape either. He is just finishing up 60 days. I don't know the exact amount of weight or inches but somewhere around 20 lbs and 15 inches or so lost. There are several modifications you can do. Just listen to your body and you'll be fine.

thanks to all of you for your response.....i believe i am going to give it a shot!....do i do a different workout each day and cycle through, or how does that work?

If you google "p90x calendar" you can find the order in which to do the workouts. Feel free to friend me too! I'm a p90x grad and I'm currently on week two of doubling up p90x and insanity

I think p90x offers plenty of modifications that you can do to keep from injuring yourself further. I say go for it! Just make sure you listen to your body.

I'm 48 years old, with a repaired left knee and a very bad lower back. I completed P90X classic last fall and I'm currently on day 44 of 90 for my second round of P90X. I credit doing P90X with saving me from having back surgery last year. The weight loss, stronger core and especially the Yoga are the reasons.

The stories you hear about the YogaX are true. It's hard, but don't let that discourage you. Last year I could do only 30 of the 90 minutes to start, but by the end I could do it all.

Depending on what joints are impacted, you might experience difficulty with a few exercises in each DVD. Watch the DVDs before doing it. It will help you know what you can and can't do and also how to modify them. Last year I did all the push ups with push up bars. This time due to a broken wrist in the spring, I needed the bars. It takes all the pressure off the joint.

bump. Looking to do this too.