Anyone new to P90x?

Hey Miranda,

If you are interested in the P90 system, and you are a first timer, you should start with the P90 program or Power 90 program, the P90X is the Power 90 Extreme program and is usually done after you complete the P90 program. It will be easier to get started with the P90 program. I wasn't sure if you knew that or not, so sorry if you did know. My wife just started the P90X system and she is an avid work out person, but she states it is intense, and we both have just started using Myfitnesspal, so we will try and keep info posted. Hope it helps, good luck.

search the success stories on the message boards for the guy who posted his second round of P90x, his transformation is AMAZING don't think I could do it yet bc I have NO upper body strength and I heard it starts with alot of pushups.....good luck!!!!!

Which is the exact reason why I chose to do the "Lean" version for my first round. I think of "Lean" as P90X-Lite. When I started it, I was fat and out of shape...it took me 6 weeks to finally be able to do a real push up on my toes. By the end of round 2, I could bust out almost 200. It's a great program if you truly are committed to it. If you and the hubs are doing it together, do NOT allow your significant other to talk you out of what you want. Too often I hear about people who started the program with their partner, but because their partner's schedule or motivation got in the way, they both ended up not finishing. It's time intensive...it takes a LOT of time every day. If you want it badly enough, you'll get the results you want. Period.

My husband and I did our first P90X workout last night. Both feeling it this morning, but we are ready for more! I was actually suprised that I could do as much as I did!! We are both committed to it and want the same result...so hoping we can keep each other motivated and focused. Not to mention the competitive side of it...pushing each other to go a little further! No doubt it will be tough. I just want to stop saying "I want to look like that" and finally put out the effort and actually "look like that".

Hi. I'm not as new as you are at it, but I just finished my 29th day of P90X! I still can't do push ups, but what I do is modify them and just do regular push-ups on my knees until I feel like I can move to my toes. Probably not the best way, but it works for me. I'm doing the lean version of the program also, so I won't bulk up. If I decide I want more muscle/definition, I'm planning to do the classic version of the program afterwards.

The girlfriend and I are on Day 3. It is pretty tough, especially Plyo, but worth every minute. I have burned over 750 calories each day and as long as you keep the intensity up you'll see great results. The time obligation shouldn't be too tough to adjust to if you're used to marathon training. P90X time-wise won't even compare. Having a partner can hinder you, as someone already said, but it can also get you going on the days when you don't want to. I would recommend it 100% already. I am trying to get ready for a triathlon, and this is what I am using to get back into shape. So far it's killing me and I love it.

Thanks everybody! You all had amazing information to share. I will put it to good use. Wish me luck. I will keep you posted.