What do you think of P90X?

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Czechfan

Cathlete
I'm curious about P90X, is it worth it? How is the strength portions? Is the form good? What about the KenpoX karate stuff?

I appreciate finding out what you all think that have P90X what did you like about it and dislike about it? I know Tony Horton is not Cathe but how was he as an instructor?

Thank you in advance for your insightful comments.;)

Hugs!

Nora
 
Nora,
do a search for P90X and you will find a ton of posts. I can tell you personally that i love p90X. No, tony horton isn't cathe, but i'm a variety junkie and need that to keep motivated. If you don't like push ups or pull ups this isn't for you. I always have great strength gains with this series. Even when i don't do the rotation, i do the shoulders and arms dvd alot. I don't do the cardio though and have been subbing for running or insanity.
 
I completed a full P90X rotation back in January of 2007 and got fantastic results! I have pics if you are interested. I wasn't a fan of the cardio options in it so I mostly did my own thing and also worked the legs an extra time each week just b/c I wanted to. For the weight work alone though, the series is well worth it even if you do your own cardio and skip the yoga work out completely!

I just finished my first Insanity rotation last week and started my 2nd this week. I think i am going to incorporate the X work outs into it and see what happens. Once I get past the soreness I think the rotation will rock and bring excellent results! :D
 
I did my first rotation of P90x 4 years ago and had wonderful results. This was the first series that I followed the rotation to the letter for the entire time and convinced me that pullups were not out of reach for me and pushup variety is something to be embraced.

I have done several rounds since then and have lent the dvds out to co workers while I was doing STS and Insanity. After my current STS rotation is complete, I intend to do P90x again in 2010 mixing in Insanity and STS cardio for the cardio component.

I think P90x is a very worthwhile investment

Brenda in Indiana
 
Although my ADD personality has never allowed me to finish an entire P90X rotation (I need more variety than Tony offers) it is DEFINITELY worth the investment. The yoga DVD alone is worth its weigh in gold...LOVE it!!! My husband has been faithfully doing P90X (no cardio though) and has gotten great results!
 
LOVE P90x!

Shoulders and arms is still my favorite weight workout of all time.
It's the only rotation I've been able to stick with (with some tweaks!), which is saying a lot.

It's a very well-balanced system, with resistance work, core work (core synergistics is a rather unique and quite effective workout), abs, cardio, flexibility and yoga (Yoga X is long, but can be split into 2 parts).

Tony is an aquired taste for some. I find him intelligent, knowledgeable, encouraging, and somewhat goofy (though there is a 'cues and music' audio option to cut out some of his comments if they annoy you).
 
I am almost done with the 2nd month of the P90X rotation. I am seeing great results, especially in my arms and shoulders, which traditionally for me don't show a lot of definition. Tony is definitely NOT Cathe and it did take me awhile to adjust to his personality. At first he did annoy me a little, but now that I have gotten used to him (and more importantly seeing RESULTS) he doesn't bother me anymore.

I like the cardio as well, especially the Plyo workout, the weight work is good, but like someone said if push-ups and pull ups aren't your thing this is not the workout for you. I do the modified band work for the pull ups and that seems to work well for me. The Yoga is one tough workout, not to be underestimated at all. In fact the Yoga DVD is the only one that has made me have DOMS. The Kenpo is fun, although it doesn't really get my heart rate very high, I consider it more of a steady state or lower intensity cardio, but I do enjoy it!

My only complaint is that it is stressful on the shoulder joints, my right shoulder has recently begun to hurt me when I lift it overhead, an issue I did NOT have before starting P90X! So if you have shoulder issues you might consider another rotation or simply modify, modify, modify!

Hope that helps!
 
ladubose said:
I am almost done with the 2nd month of the P90X rotation. I am seeing great results, especially in my arms and shoulders, which traditionally for me don't show a lot of definition. Tony is definitely NOT Cathe and it did take me awhile to adjust to his personality. At first he did annoy me a little, but now that I have gotten used to him (and more importantly seeing RESULTS) he doesn't bother me anymore.

I like the cardio as well, especially the Plyo workout, the weight work is good, but like someone said if push-ups and pull ups aren't your thing this is not the workout for you. I do the modified band work for the pull ups and that seems to work well for me. The Yoga is one tough workout, not to be underestimated at all. In fact the Yoga DVD is the only one that has made me have DOMS. The Kenpo is fun, although it doesn't really get my heart rate very high, I consider it more of a steady state or lower intensity cardio, but I do enjoy it!

My only complaint is that it is stressful on the shoulder joints, my right shoulder has recently begun to hurt me when I lift it overhead, an issue I did NOT have before starting P90X! So if you have shoulder issues you might consider another rotation or simply modify, modify, modify!

Hope that helps!
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Yoga X is the only one that made me sore, too (in the first round). P90X is the only thing that's given me amazing results--and I've worked out for 15 years! I just started round 2 and I'm using the P90X+ rotation, and have been incredibly sore from it.

Also, about shoulder issues--I don't have any, but I've talked to several people who have had problems with their shoulders during P90X.
 
This week I'm starting week 5 and I've enjoyed the ride so far. I had developed nice muscle definition from STS (especially upper body) and P90X has taken that to the next level which pleases me greatly.

The Core synergistics and Kempo routines are fun and I really like the yoga dvd too. As a yoga teacher, I think Tony did a good job with that and it's one of my favourite yoga routines. I've used some of the sequencing in my classes.

My only gripe is that I think tha legs could use more weight training....but I can use Meso 3 for that anyway.

All in all, I give it the thumbs up.

cheers Rosemarie
 
I bought this for my husband he did it for about a month but found it to time consuming. I tried it for about a week and found Tony to be annoying. The cardio is good for an easy day when you want to do a light workout, definitely not that challenging after doing cathe.
 
P90X is ok

I really think they're good workouts. I just found the entire program's rotation boring. But, I can get a good as$ kicking from any one of the videos except kenpo. You know what's funny -- I hear of all these men doing P90 and here on this forum are some kick as$ girls who do it all the time! I think that's cool.
 
Czechfan said:
I'm curious about P90X, is it worth it? How is the strength portions? Is the form good? What about the KenpoX karate stuff?

I appreciate finding out what you all think that have P90X what did you like about it and dislike about it? I know Tony Horton is not Cathe but how was he as an instructor?

Thank you in advance for your insightful comments.;)

Hugs!

Nora
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Nora, I didn't read anyone's response. I just wanted to let you know that I answered your question on our checkin thread on the 22nd. Not sure you seen my response.

I am LOVING this rotation!!! LOVING it! I'm on my 2nd week and this series is a real challenge for me, especially the chest and back workouts.

I highly recommend it.

Comparing to to STS - I still think STS is awesome. Hands down it's better then P90X. But... it's a different type of shock workout then P90X. STS is to gain muscle size and strength. P90X is geared more for leaning out and getting defined.

I say if you have them, do both the rotations to compare for yourself. I did STS first and then went right into P90X. Wasn't so sure about it at first, but now I am really glad I decided to do it.
 
Peer Tree said:
My only gripe is that I think tha legs could use more weight training....
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That's my only big gripe about it as well. It didn't have enough lower-body work for ME to keep by booty in the best shape (I did a Firm rotation after doing P90X to get it back in shape! If/when I redo P90X, I'll definitely add in some more glute work, like doing GS legs once a week).
 
I did my first rotation of P90x 3 years ago and had wonderful results. This was the first series that I followed the rotation to the letter for the entire time.

I still use this dvd's, I agree with everyone else for leg workout, is not enough but I do like it the whole program.
 
ok.... I am doing this rotation next ;I have p90x in my hot little hands.

What should I do to make sure my bum doesnt turn to jello? Add butts and guts once a week?

Also is the power tower good for the pull ups?
 
pinkquinn said:
What should I do to make sure my bum doesnt turn to jello? Add butts and guts once a week?
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I see a few options:
1) instead of doing "legs and back" as-is, use the 'back" portion of the workout (or at least some of those sets) to do moves like step-ups, deadlifts, squats or kettlebell swings.

2) add a lower-body workout once a week

3) add a few sets of step-ups or weighted squats in with the lower-body workout

4) add a short, glute-intensive workout (floor work from Butts and Guts, for example) to the end of some workout(s).
 
Hi,

Thanks everyone for all your wonderful insights and comments on P90X, I really appreciate them.

After reading what everyone said here and thinking about it I did decide to order it as a gift for me and hubby for Christmas, but we might just want to start it before Christmas to work on the holiday bulge. LOL!!

I do think there could be more leg work, from what you've all said but that's easily remedied with GS Legs, and Butts and Gutts floor work as Kathryn suggested. I'm such a workout DVD junkie, I can't wait for it to get here! I love exercise DVDS and I actually use them all the time.

Hugs, and thanks again my fellow Cathletes!;)

Happy Thanksgiving to all:)
 
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