Overweight and P90X

I think hip hop abs is a good start and walking

I wondered the same thing. I have heard P90x is hard and wondered if I would be able even finish it. I decided to try the 30 day shred instead. I have only done 2 days so far. It is still very hard, but I am able to finish it. It is only 30 minutes a day so hopefully its easy to stick to! I plan on trying the P90X after I shed enough weight off.

If you're relatively new to exercising at home, I very highly recommend Jillian Michaels' 30-Day Shred. It's not as intense as P90X, but if you stick with it, you'll be surprised with your results. I even have my mom doing the Shred, and she loves it!

I would suggest you start with Beachbody's Power 90 and then do P90X. P90X is a program created for those who have completed Power 90 and would like to move onto the next step. P90X is a terrific program, however, it is quite challenging as well, even for those who are already really fit. Best of luck to you!!

Kelskay, from everything i have read p90x is good for people who are already in semi good shape but want that extra boost or lose those extra lbs. It sounds like (and i could be wrong) you are just starting out. Apparently p90x has a beginners version which is just p90. I was doing some research earlier and there over a dozen similiar style work outs - insanity, charlean extreme, 30 day shred etc. I think the best advice if you are just starting out, buy a few different videos that are relatively inexpensive so you can get a base line going and start to lose weight and get in shape. Try jillian michaels target zones or any of the other biggest loser workouts, they are all very good. This way you can get started and get a feel for what you like and dont like which will help choosing a more long term program a little easier.

I started P90X at 186 lbs and hadn't been exercising at all. It was hard to do, but not impossible. In 2 rounds I lost 30 lbs. I wouldn't have continued past the first few days though when I was super sore if it weren't for my husband doing it with me. I think having an accountability partner is crucial, at least in the beginning. Once you see how your body is changing you get the momentum and are in the habit of doing it every day, then your own momentum carries you into continuing and keep working towards your fitness goals.

I'm overweight by a good few dozen lbs -- or more accurately, my BMI is insanely high in the "overweight" range.

I've been pretty fit as recently as 2006 but really fell apart especially in the last 2 years.

I've started P90X 10 days ago, and while I have a few things I am still struggling badly with (pushups, endurance, and even a lot of the yoga) I am also finding a few areas where I am pretty good.

That being said, not knowing your overall condition, you might try Power 90 -- think of it as a kind of bootcamp to get you ready for P90X. It's offered by the same company as P90X and seems to be a natural lead-in to P90X for a lot of people.

On the other hand, you *can* do P90X if you remember to modify, modify, modify what you do (they give you a lot of tips to do so). Don't try to match the reps they do unless you find you can without burning out or injuring yourself. Pause all you want when you need to take little breaks, but keep pressing 'play', pace yourself, pay attention to form (very important) even if it means you have to stop earlier and do less reps, only do as much as you can until your form starts to suffer. Tony Horton will tell you all of this time and again during the workouts, too. If you start on Power 90, I'd take the same advice. I hear it's a little less intense but you still have to protect yourself from injury.

I just started p90x,its very intense but really really good workout!!!!!!! Im on day 4 and im supper sore,but a good sore!!!