Females and P90X

Hi!
I'm in week 4 of P90X, and I'm loving it. When I started I was coming off of TurboFire, and right before that I'd been training for, and had run, a marathon. I'm pretty fit, but strength had fallen by the wayside with all that cardio, so P90X seemed like the right choice before getting back into training.

I'm definitely seeing some changes in my body - things are tighter, I'm starting to see more definition in my abs, and I can pump out a few more reps that I could when I started.

Equipment-wise, I purchased a set of adjustable dumbbells to supplement the sets I had. The adjustables go up to 25lbs, the sets I had before were 3, 5, and 10. I also got a pull-up bar on amazon. You can use resistance bands in place of the dumbbells and/or pull up bar if needed.

Congrats on completing month 1 of insanity! I've heard that one is no joke!

Feel free to msg me if you have any specific questions about P90x - happy to help!

I'm in the middle of week 11. I have a pull up bar, which I use a chair with. I just got adjustable weights that go up to 25 lbs. I don't think I'll need more than 25 lbs for a while. Before that, my heaviest weights were 16. I had completed 2 rounds of Supreme 90 before p90x which is similar but the workouts are much shorter. I haven't lost much weight since I started p90x in October, but I have lost inches, tightened up and upped my strength. You will also need a yoga mat and maybe a block. My only complaint is the yoga video is too long, but I do feel good when it's done.

I will be doing a second round after this first is done.

It's not a female thing. You need dumbbells that go up to maybe 50lbs, from 5 to 50. You need a pull up bar. I think that's all. If you don't want to buy those, you can buy a set of resistance bands which will do the same thing. They work great. That's it. Again, it doesn't matter if its male or female. I'm not sure why you specified this question to only females. It's a gender neutral question.

Good luck.

She specified because she wanted to know what females thought about it. There is nothing wrong with that. Yes, it's a gender neutral program but you just suggested that she get 50 lb weights which I never used during the whole program and I have been a weight lifter for 7 years. So that's probably why she asked females....

I haven't done it, but have read reviews where some women didn't like its focus on back and arms (they wished there were more in the way of leg development), but maybe people who've done it can comment further.

Hi! I loved P90x...I did 2 rounds of it this past year, and it really whipped me into shape. I learned how to do a "program" as I had never done a 3 month program before, and then I managed to do it twice! I loved the variety of it--I had never done a pull up before, and at the end was doing 12-14 pull ups.....and I learned to love stretching and yoga. I was at a maintaining weight when I started P90x, so didn't lose weight but I definitely saw positive changes w/strength in my shoulders, arms and abs in this program, I could see this in my photos. I have since moved on to a few other programs (CLX and Insanity), just for variety, but will definitely be back to it--it's a great choice...you will do really well with it!

I bought the pull up bar and a few more free weights but that's about all you need....good luck!!

I don't know. I really feel as if Jillian Michaels gave me more bang for my buck. I did 2 rounds of P90x and liked it because it got me going but I think if I had done something else (like JM workouts, yoga, and/or more cardio) for the same time period I probably would have lost faster. But it is part of what helped me get back in shape so I shouldn't diss it too much. My favorites were the ab ripper x and yoga. The upper body stuff does get pretty boring, but I did love all the squats and leg work. Whatever works for you though, so if you have the inclination then I say go for it because it will definitely help.

I'm doing the Lean version right now I'm currently just starting the recovery week of month 2. I lost 5 pounds and 4.5 inches in month one. I'm not sure what my results are for month 2 yet. I'd recommend it. I saw great strength gains as well. Good luck!

I'm at the end of the recovery week of month 1. I did two months last year, then went on vacation for two weeks and then never got back into it. I'm determined to finish it, even though I'm looking forward to doing a heavier lifting program once I finish. For equipment, right now I have 5 lb and 10 lb dumbbells. For a lot of the exercises, I hold both of them at once, so I can do 15 lbs. It's clumsy, and I really need some new weights. I tried resistance bands, but they're just not comfortable for me. All of our doorways are above standard width for the regular door frame pullup bars you can buy everywhere, so my husband installed a bar in the basement. When it comes to a pullup part of the workout, I just pause the DVD and go downstairs. Other than that, get a yoga mat if you don't already have one.

My primary focus is not to lose weight. Yes, I want to lose about 15 lbs, but I want to be stronger. I started P90x mainly to work up my strength. When I have more muscle, my body burns more calories and the weight just comes off easier. I was liking the results I had last time I did it. The biggest part is just to stay consistent and really do it every day.

I really want to do it but it costs waaaay too much. I don't care what other people say about it being worth it. I'm not paying that much for it when I can find it somewhere else for cheaper. It's the Beachbody name....it's always the names...... = /

But yes, I Really want to get it.

I bought a used copy on Insanity on ebay for $75. A legit pre-owned copy. I borrowed (and copied FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY) my P90x disks from a friend. Look on Craigslist or ask around. This is the kind of thing a lot of people buy with good intentions.

Thank you!

The thingI like about P90X is that ANYONE can do it. The way they have it structured with Tony and 3 others doing a modified, normal and advanced moves is brillant. You pick the one that's closest to your fitness level and go. For me it was mostly modified at 1st and by the end of my 1st round it was normal to advanced. It's awesome!!!

Beachbody guarantees theirs, plus a money back guarantee. You aren't getting that on e-bay.

I was careful not to buy a knock-off boot leg copy. They exist, even on ebay.

I am going to be starting a round soon. I have had a hard time sticking to it tho the last few rounds i have "started". I have only been able to go through the whole thing once straight through. I am going to be using Zumba disks in place of some of the cardio sessions (not yoga) and upgrading some of my equipment first. I need heavier weights and a better way to do pull ups other than the bands i use. I used bands last time and almost took out my eye one time when the band snapped on me. Now i am afraid to use them.

Few things about the routines,

Yoga is too long, Plough to shoulder stand is not safe so i skip that along with the Crane session. Do all the stretches, be careful with that back stretch one. If it is too much do the moving parts first then you can stop the disk and do the rest later.

The girl who brags about doing corn cobs is annoying therfore making that entire workout an annoyance. I call her corncob girl.

The kenpo disks tend to be a good workout to start but after you get too used to it i think it looses it's effect so eventually you might want to trade that out for something else.

I have never used the Xstretch disk once. I usualy just rest on that day.

Cardio X is awesome, so is plyo but if you feel any pain do the workout low impact or trade for something else.

Also chocolate milk (lowfat) is a great recovery drink and will help with the soreness you will feel. I cant afford their recovery drinks and someone suggested chocolate milk so I use that instead. Drink it right after the workout. Have it waiting for you when you are done.

I am no fitness expert but this is just stuff i have learned along the way. good luck!

I just borrowed the discs from a friend but haven't started them yet (been sick in bed....gotta love the holidays!) He said to "mix up" the workouts. Everything that I've heard of P90X sounds like a very regimented program not a just "mix them up" program. Can anyone help me out?