P90x Question

P90X is hard, not gonna lie, and it's really expensive! I got my discs for free, otherwise I wouldn't have them at all! You work your butt off, the first day I did the arms workout without any weights and couldn't brush my hair the next day, the brush was too heavy. I would suggest getting on track with your excercise, THEN getting P90X so you don't keel over and die like I almost did. Best of luck!

I started it my first time when I was out of shape and it's doable, it basically just tells you to do what you can, but I was very sore and it was hard to motivate myself to keep doing it because of how sore I was from previous days. This time I have been running and jump roping to try and get into shape before I start it again I might try zumba too! Hope that helps!

P90X is the 3rd of the series.
1st is P90 then P90 Master series and the p90X.

If you are already in good shape I would recommend starting with the P90 Master.
P90X is meant for athletic already in good shape people.
Skipping straight to X gives a strong chance of being overwhelmed and stopping altogether.

It's really not hard. When I first started P90X, I couldn't even finish cardioX. Half way through it I was gasping for air. But that is what a year of laziness will do to you! But now I can finish cardioX without any problems. I love this program so much that I went and ordered Insanity. I want to pick it up and take it to the next level for my cardio. And once I finish that I am going to start coaching!

The wonderful thing about P90X is they tell you to modify if you need to. They even show you how to modify. If you need a break, you pause and take a quick breather. Tony says this many times throughout the work outs. Just make sure you keep moving and don't sit down or something.

As far as expenses, I really don't find it to be expensive at all. The DVD will run about $120. A good set of bands will run around $50. I have a pair of 20lb dumbbells I use. They also work as push up bars! And the bands can be used in place of pull ups. (which they show you how) So really for the price of P90X, compare that to a 3 month gym membership and it's about the same price. But no driving, no waiting for machines..

If you get the whole packet, there is an introduction explaining that there is a "minimum fitness level" that you should be at before starting the program. If you do not meet this level, Tony suggests that you first do Power 90 before moving onto P90X. Some examples of the level you need to be at: 3 full push-ups or 15 from your knees, have a vertical leap of at least 3 inches, be able to hold a wall squat for at least 1 minute. These all came from the intro book sent with the P90X packet.

That being said, I have done videos and not been at that level. But that is a risk that you have to decide to take. If you're not up for it, it's easy to get injured and REALLY easy to get discouraged by not being able to do everything or get all the way through the videos. Ultimately, it's up to you!!

Good Luck!!!

P90X does suggest taking their "Fit Test" before beginning that program. Like someone mentioned starting with Power90 or Power90 Masters may be a better option. I started with Power 90 and currently I am doing P90X...I have the 2 weeks left and I will be done my first round. I am definitely much stronger. If you do decide to get P90X, it offers modifications to all the exercises. Even more, just do your best.

How long are the workouts??


Did I mention I have three kids 2 and under lol.

I found the videos to be too much with the kids! But that's just me! Each video is roughly an hour, with the Yoga X being the longest at about an hour and a half! That includes a good warm-up and cool-down, though, too.

I will say this, I have started other routines, but continue to use P90X Arms and Shoulders, as it gives me the best workout for those body parts! Even if you don't do the entire program, the vidoes are nice to have around and use as a supplement or just make your own routine!

Try the fitness test to see how you may do.

The link is
http://www.beachbody.com/text/products/programs/p90x/p90xFitTest_Rev010809.pdf

I've done 1 full round of it and found that you can modify it to your own fitness level. The workouts are nice to have to supplement anything else you may do as well. As was mentioned you need about an hour a day 6 out of 7 days a week to do the full 90 day schedule or do as you want.