Has anyone tried the P90X workout? Is it the real deal?
I have a close friend who is doing it and yes it does work well but it also cost a pretty good bit (to a student at least). I am just starting a very similar program at a website called iwantsixpackabs.com
but am considering switching to the bodyweight 500 (http://ezinearticles.com/?Take-The-Bodyweight-500-Challenge&id=824841)
the good thing about this workout is its so intense and fast that it counts as cardio too!
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I am currently doing P90x. It is a very good work out program, but it is like anything else...it is reliant upon you sticking to it religiously everyday. The idea is based upon muscle confusion and is very challenging. Of course it is easier to sit on the couch and watch Samford and Sons reruns, but only if you don't mind looking like Fat Albert! Try P90x, but don't half-@$$ it! Get it and get to work, or as they say BRING IT! ;)
The P90x workout is great for losing pounds and getting more fit. My brother is currently training on this and he loves it. However, what he was doing was overworking his body. The P90x workout is pretty demanding, and on off days you have to let your body and muscles recover, or else your muscles will not be able to keep up with the workout and you will not see the gains that you could be achieving. Make sure to rest and eat right. Eating right is half the battle, or more. A protein shake adds to the benefit as well.
I have a close friend who is doing it and yes it does work well but it also cost a pretty good bit (to a student at least). I am just starting a very similar program at a website called iwantsixpackabs.com
but am considering switching to the bodyweight 500 (http://ezinearticles.com/?Take-The-Bodyweight-500-Challenge&id=824841)
the good thing about this workout is its so intense and fast that it counts as cardio too!
Definitely worth every penny. I've been working out for years and it incorporates both building and cutting routines so you end up with dense but lean muscle; you will also drop a few pounds it you need to. If you stick to the workouts you see actual results within the first two weeks. You really have to stick to the program, but if you go into it knowing that it is effective you're more likely to take it seriously. With other programs like CrossFit which uses free weights you're likely to strain yourself but with P90x it brings you right to the edge of what you can do.
I am loving the P90X workout and have to agree with the previous posters - you really have to commit if you want it to work. The best thing is that if you were someone with a good body who let things slide and packed on a few pounds, doing P90X will show results quickly thus causing a domino effect of wanting to continue with the program.
I was a model back in my younger days and always stayed physically fit but after our baby came I stopped working out and ate horribly for two years. Started P90X about 8 weeks ago and even though I was about 80% committed (doing the 6 day workout over 8 or 9 days) I saw results pretty quickly. Doing the associated food plan also helped with dropping the pounds.
I think I only have maybe another 2 or 3 weeks left until I am back to my "old" model body. Never thought about 3 months of workouts could reverse 2 years of damage.
I have a copy of the abs disk and it works very well, if you stick to it every night. It's also a very intense workout to start out with if you haven't kept in shape. Although, if you're bunched for time it's perfect because the disk only runs for 18 minutes or somewhere around that time. It's a very good workout, but you just need the dedication.
I have not personally tried it (I'm about to in a week or two), but it seems like everyone I meet is trying it. My friends have lost several pants sizes and the videos/testimonials online seem pretty convincing!