I’ve personally done this program, and can tell you that after I was finished I felt better than I had in a very long time. I was accustomed to regular cardio and weight training exercises, but the P90X workout threw me into an entire different world with respect to the types of exercises and in what order they’re done. I believe P90X’s claim that it will get you in the best shape of your life in 90 days because that was a result I personally saw.
What I loved about the program was how you could adapt and change it to fit your goals and abilities. You don’t have to keep up with the guys and girls on the video, and Tony helps you feel okay about taking an extra break or two. I’ve talked to some people that say they didn’t get a great workout with P90X, but after doing it I am convinced that they just weren’t pushing themselves hard enough to get the workout they wanted in the first place. If you push yourself, the P90X exercise program will tear you up!
I also love how it truly touches on all aspects of fitness: cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength, and flexibility. No other program I’ve done involved all three and treated them with equal importance, especially flexibility. Seriously, how many workout programs for guys have yoga built in every week for an hour and a half? And the diet they include is not ridiculous. They don’t eliminate any food groups, they encourage all foods, and give great recipes to help you out if you need some ideas.
Also, you really don’t need a lot of equipment, just some dumbbells, a pull-up bar, a chair, yoga mat, and you’re set. I spent $300 on my dumbbells, the Weider Powerswitch 100 adjustable dumbbell set, $15 for the yoga mat, and $30 for the pull-up bar. I’m sure you could get set up for less than that if you wanted, but I really liked the idea of adjustable dumbbells, which accounted for most of the price. So with the price of the program ($60) I spent just over $400 to get going.
The biggest problem I had with the P90X exercise program was the time required. Most days the workouts are 1 hour long, give or take and few minutes, but Thursday’s (yoga day) are 1 hour 45 minutes. I found it really hard to set that much time aside to workout at home, especially on Thursdays. I found myself on multiple workouts only doing half the workout, or 3/4 of the workout. But if you have the hour a day, then this would be a great program.
One other thing. All the P90X workouts are extremely intense. If you’re not accustomed to exercising regularly, I recommend talking to your doctor about whether or not it’s a good idea to start P90X. He’ll be able to guide you in the right direction.
Bottom line P90X Review: If you’re looking to change your body, your attitude about fitness, and your overall health, P90X could be the answer for you. I loved the program, and after I finished, it seemed like I was preaching P90X to everyone I knew. It focuses on all aspects of physical fitness, requires little equipment, and, if you’re determined and consistent, it will stretch you to your maximum and produce fantastic results.