P90X or T25 or 21 Day Fix

Bump, I'd like to know more about those too

I'm doing P90X now and I did T25 a couple months ago.

T25 is great if you're pressed on time. It is literally 25 minutes, start to finish. It's pretty intense and with the levels (Alpha, Beta, Gamma) you get increasingly harder workouts every month.

P90x is great for building muscle. It's the first program I've done where I use alot of resistance weights and the pull ups, Tony loves his pull ups. I've been cutting for about 6mos now so I'm happy to finally start building some muscle.

21 Day Fix, the containers will really help you with portion control and the workouts are more cardio than muscle building. I'd get that if you really need the help with nutrition and portions.

Well I am doing 21 day fix and I really like it. My friend is doing T25, but is in better shape than me so it is a pretty good one as well. I have also done numerous Jilian Michaels' DVDs that are really great for starting out with and only 30 minutes so even one of her $10 videos are great and many people on MFP have had excellent results with Ripped in 30 and 30 day Shred just to give you another idea.

Btw anything you do like this you will only get out of it what you put in it, so if you are using 5lbs weights and getting through the workouts without a lot of effort you always have the option of upping the weights or doing the more advanced moves to get a better result instead of just skimming through it.

Good luck with whatever you choose to do.

I am currently doing Focus T25, and the advertisement is no joke -- this is a tough workout.

I guess the best way to answer your question is with another (series of) question(s):
1. In what shape are you currently in?
2. Do you like to work out?
3. Can you follow (and stick to) a workout and diet regimen?

I asked myself these same 3 questions when I decided to pick T25.
1. I am in the worst shape of my life. I used to be in very good shape, but now I am easily 40 - 50 pounds above my target weight and have little to no activity in my life (don't go to the gym and don't do any sports activities)
2. I don't mind working out, as long as I can see results. The hardest part for me is starting the workout. Once I force myself to start, then I love it - it makes me feel good about myself.
3. Just like with working out, if I know that a strict routine would get me results, I will follow it. I have done some extreme diet+workout programs, and I have done some simple ones. If it works, I will continue to do it.

So far I am 5 weeks into T25, and I have lost 23 pounds. I have been doing a slightly modified version
-the first week was diet ONLY with no workout
-instead of eating the recommended 1600 calories, I am only eating 1200 (MUCH faster results, and I don't have ANY cravings)
-I allow for 1 cheat day every 2 weeks (this is always a killer for me. Avoid this if you have the willpower)
-I haven't been a perfect example of keeping up with the daily workouts. The first 2 weeks I followed it to a T, but have slowed down since. I still workout at least 2-3 times a week, but its supposed to be 6 workouts (25 minutes each) in 5 days. I have made a "Mid-Year Resolution" to follow the workouts more precisely.

So here's my advice, if you are like me (in terrible shape and can get lazy with the workouts) then go with T25. If you are in good shape and like to workout, then go with P90X. If you have trouble with the diet aspect of any workout+diet program, then go with 21 day fix.

I was thinking about doing T25 because I have let myself get out of shape, and I don't currently work out. Do you highly suggest this program?

I was thinking about doing T25 because I have let myself get out of shape, and I don't currently work out. Do you highly suggest this program?

I'd highly recommend it! I was totally out of shape when I started. Every workout has a modified version so if you're not ready for the fully high-impact version, Tanya will be right there to help you. I felt awesome after! I didn't follow a clean eating program, so I didn't shed crazy pounds and inches like some people do (I only lost about 10lbs). But I was stronger and healthier and I could go through a workout without modifications by the end. Once I finish PiYo, now that I *am* eating better, I intend to go through T25 again. It was a lot of fun and a really quick workout!

I cannot speak to p90x 3 but I have done both p90x 1&2 and t25. P90x is a good General fitness program and works all parts of the body but it takes a long time and gets a little boring. T25 is also good for getting you in great shape but pretty much ignores the upper body unless you buy the expensive gamma option. The key is to figure out your goals and pick your program. I like both t25 for the core and cardio and Body Beast to get muscular.

It sounds like your goals are to tone and tighten up the core. If time is an issue and you already got your nutrition on lock, then I would say that T25, which will eventually incorporate the weights, is a good place to start, although it is quite intense. 21 Day Fix is great in that it focuses on both nutrition and working out from a time perspective (30 minutes each). You will get A LOT of core work done in 21 Day Fix, which is something I really like about the program. It's only 3 weeks, for sure, but you can always do multiple rounds of the work out. Or you can do this, then P90X, then go back to 21 Day fix, if that makes sense.

P90X3!!! I got BETTER results with X3 than I did with original P90X, you can modify it, it's a half hour per day, and I LOVE it! I did 2 rounds back to back and I never do back to back rounds of the same program! lol Message me if you have any questions..I know the program in and out!

And here's the bonus...if you go with the base kit like I did, no crunches are required and I still have a 6-pack!

I didn't really care for T25. I am doing X3 now because the yoga & pilates really helped with my sciatic nerve issues but I really don't find it all that challenging. I will say though, I have been an athlete my whole life (soccer, ice hockey, taekwondo, golf, etc...) so I am fairly fit. My favorite program is body beast, but any of the P90X's are solid and so is chalean extreme. Les Mills combat is fun, but it's not too challenging either but good for a cardio program.

Bump - I'm also choosing between P90x3 and T25. I've been back on track & in the gym for a little over a month now. Cardio is what I seem to get enough of, but I'm struggling with finding the time between cardio workouts to add strength training & muscle toning. For this reason and because of what I've read here, I'm leaning toward P90x3.

I'll save PiYo for the next cycle - when I need to push beyond what my body has gotten used to.

Thanks everyone for all the advice & feedback!

I once started P90x a few years ago and didn't stick with it due to the length of the workouts and not liking some of the workouts. I also got too annoyed with Tony Horton for reasons I can't quite remember. I loved T25 and did Alpha, Beta, and Gamma. I managed to stick with the program as scheduled (didn't do the diet) and lost some inches and about ten pounds without that even being my goal. It's short, varied, I don't find Shaun T annoying, and I liked the modifier options (as I truly do have a left knee issue that's been my bane for a decade now). I found it neither too easy nor too difficult, which was another reason I stuck with it. I thought it was fun. I know nothing about 21 Day Fix.