Let’s face it. You don’t get something for nothing. If you are going to build muscle, for example, or get into shape, it is going to take work. The more time and effort you put into it, the better will be your results. It’s that simple. The only variable in this law is the use of your time during the workout. You can waste time, or you can have quality time with smart exercising. This is the idea behind any good workout program.
The P90X workout program promises that you can get ‘ripped’ in 90 days. Though this goal may vary some with people, it still is a significant boast. The company states, “Beachbody’s approach is realistic: If you work consistently, you will get great results.” In other words, you will need to really work to get these results in 90 days.
P90X was developed by Beachbody, the home of several other programs including Slim in 6, Insanity, Turbo Jam, Body Gospel, and others. Their products “combine challenging DVD-based home fitness programs with easy-to-follow diet guidelines, superior nutritional supplements, and an unparalleled online support system.” They have certainly captured the effective telemarketing field, claiming 45,000 daily visitors to their website.
The program includes 13 DVD workouts in the complete P90X Extreme Home Fitness training system. These are: Chest and Back, Plyometrics, Shoulders and Arms, Yoga X, Legs and Back, Kenpo X, X Stretch, Core Synergistics, Chest, Shoulders, and Triceps, Back and Biceps, Cardio X, and Ab Ripper X. It also includes a three phase nutrition plan, a fitness guide, and a DVD overview. The star of the DVD workouts is Tony Horton who is the trainer, cheerleader, and humorist for the program.
The key to this program is something they call Muscle Confusion. By continually varying your workout, your muscles don’t get used to anything. They are working throughout each exercise to maximize the workout time.
Reviews of the program by those who have tried it are overwhelmingly favorable. They say the program delivers what it promises. Because it is demanding, some, no doubt, will sign up but quit before they reach their goal. You must be committed to it and not talk yourself out of continuing. One reviewer stated, “. . . it is the first time I’ve seen a full at-home video workout program I can do without going to the gym. And having Tony push things along forces you to really move. I don’t get as good a workout when I have to go to the gym without Tony moving things along at his quick pace with little down-time.”
P90X has two cons. First, it is time consuming. It requires an hour a day and, for some who are busy, this can be a lot of time. The yoga exercises need an additional 90 minutes. The other negative is the cost. It will set you back $120 plus $20 shipping and handling. That’s roughly $10 a DVD. Perhaps if you put out that kind of money for an exercise program, you will be motivated to keep it up so you don’t waste your investment.
This is a good program for those who want an intensive exercise plan and who are serious about putting in the required effort. It is as good as it says it is, that is, if you are as diligent as you intend to be when you sign on.
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