P90X stands currently as one of the most popular home exercise regimens maybe ever. The reality is the program is made for the people who are already fit. This is one area of marketing disconnect which I feel is not properly communicated, but stands as vital.
P90X is designed to give incredible body make over results in 90 days time. This is another point of contention that I wish was more clearly discussed in the marketing. You can get transformational fitness results in the 90-day period, but the big gains and ripped appearance come from doing the program multiple times.
The developers of this fitness program are Tony Horton (fitness guru), Carl Daikeler (Beachbody CEO), Steve Edwards (Beachbody Fitness Advisor), Carrie Wyatt (Nutritionist), Ned Farr (Creative Director), and Mason Bendewald (Workout Video Director). They worked hand in hand in order to formulate P90X.
Like any other experiment, they have accumulated and documented all information that they need such as the moves or disciplines which are suitable for P90X. This includes the vital area of diet and time frame to complete the program and get results. Apparently it took two years for P90X to be perfected before it was released to the public. I would say that if there is one area where P90X is strikingly effective it is how carefully it was put together. Clearly the level of testing and research was professional and thorough.
So in essence, what are the daily program exercises about really? P90X is a combination of exercise techniques such as strength training, cardio, stretching, yoga and plyometrics, woven together to be accomplished under timed conditions at a prescribed intensity.
There are several routines or exercises meant to target the following muscle areas and test different skills (Cardio, Strength and Stretch). You have a total of 12 DVD workouts in the program including:
- 1. Chest and Back (pectorals, back, biceps and triceps)
- 2. Plyometrics (legs, full body )
- 3. Shoulders and Arms (biceps, triceps, shoulders)
- 4. Yoga X (full body)
- 5. Legs and Back (quads, hamstring, calves and back)
- 6. Kenpo X (full body)
- 7. X Stretch (full body)
- 8. Core Synergistics (full body)
- 9. Chest, Shoulders and Triceps (pectorals, shoulders, triceps)
- 10. Back and Biceps (back, biceps)
- 11. Cardio X (full body)
- 12. Ab Ripper X (abdominals, core)
As for the P90X Nutrition Plan, it contains three phases
to cover breakfast, lunch, dinner and even snacks. Again, there is
thorough quality where you can plainly see things were contemplated with
great care.
Phase 1: Fat Shredder - highlights high protein (50%), low carbohydrate diet (30%), muscle strengthening while slashing fat off the body.
Phase 2: Energy Booster - maintains phase 1 but protein and carbohydrates are of the same percentage or proportions, 40% each.
Phase 3: Endurance Maximizer - Increase intake of carbohydrates (60%), and a decreased amount of protein intake (20%). This is an athletic diet needed to maintain and support peak performance.
For every Nutrition Phase, they have assembled sets of meal plans to compensate whatever is needed by the body to perform well while doing P90X.
What you need in executing the routine? The standard tools you will be using are: yoga blocks and mat, dumbbells, pull-up/chin-up bar, gloves, push-up handles and a chair.
The two things to beware of before committing to the program are: 1. Make sure you don't get discouraged if you are a beginner. It is an advanced effort program built for people with some foundation in fitness. 2. Expect the serious results to come from doing the program multiple times over the course of years, not simply in one 90-day period.
Phase 1: Fat Shredder - highlights high protein (50%), low carbohydrate diet (30%), muscle strengthening while slashing fat off the body.
Phase 2: Energy Booster - maintains phase 1 but protein and carbohydrates are of the same percentage or proportions, 40% each.
Phase 3: Endurance Maximizer - Increase intake of carbohydrates (60%), and a decreased amount of protein intake (20%). This is an athletic diet needed to maintain and support peak performance.
For every Nutrition Phase, they have assembled sets of meal plans to compensate whatever is needed by the body to perform well while doing P90X.
What you need in executing the routine? The standard tools you will be using are: yoga blocks and mat, dumbbells, pull-up/chin-up bar, gloves, push-up handles and a chair.
The two things to beware of before committing to the program are: 1. Make sure you don't get discouraged if you are a beginner. It is an advanced effort program built for people with some foundation in fitness. 2. Expect the serious results to come from doing the program multiple times over the course of years, not simply in one 90-day period.
