| p>What is P90X? | | | | both existing and potential. These are very intense |
| P90X is a series of 12 fitness DVDs that present a fat | | | | workouts and anyone with any back or joint injuries |
| burning workout designed to burn off fat and gain | | | | must consult a doctor before attempting P90X. |
| muscle. The workouts are to be done in combination | | | | Also, it is strongly advised that anyone with any type |
| with a healthy diet, and focus on building muscle mass | | | | of heart condition not attempt the program. There is a |
| in different regions of the body, while also providing | | | | fitness test that is part of the P90X package. The test |
| mild to very intense cardio stimulation. Some titles of | | | | is to be taken prior to the first day of working out. If an |
| the DVDs are Yoga, Kenpo Karate, Plyometrics (jump | | | | individual fails the test, it is recommended that they do |
| training), Arms and Back, Chest Arms and Triceps, | | | | not attempt P90X until they can pass it. Typically, if an |
| Legs and Back, Ab Ripper (very intense ab workout, | | | | individual is within 20 pounds of their ideal body weight, |
| only 17 minutes) and Core Synergystics (cardio and | | | | they are probably in good enough shape to begin the |
| weight training). | | | | program. |
| The P90X package also comes with a nutrition guide | | | | If one is interested in P90X, but are not quite sure if it is |
| and 90 day calender. The calender serves as a | | | | right for them, there are copies of the P90X fitness |
| means to record the rotation of the workouts and to | | | | test that have leaked out on the internet. This test is |
| document progress. A pull up bar, a set of free | | | | probably the best gauge there is to help one decide. |
| weights and a heart monitor are necessary for the | | | | Also, remember there is no shame in training and |
| workouts and need to be purchased separately. | | | | dieting before attempting P90X. Many folks do not feel |
| Beachbody is the company that markets P90X along | | | | comfortable trying the program soon after they |
| with various other weight loss programs. Beachbody | | | | become interested in it. The commercials and |
| sells its own line of protein shakes, which they call | | | | testimonials are enough to make most people at least |
| recovery drink, and they also have their own line of | | | | a little curious. |
| protein bars. These of course are recommended for | | | | The program runs about $150. However, there is a |
| purchase are to be taken in conjunction with the | | | | very specific diet plan that goes with P90X and it |
| program. | | | | incorporates a great deal of protein. Most of this |
| Who is P90X appropriate for? | | | | protein comes from meat and protein bars. Be |
| P90X is a very comprehensive approach to total body | | | | prepared to spend more on groceries. Individuals on |
| fitness. Yes, a great looking body can definitely be | | | | the P90X program must calculate their calories and |
| achieved by using P90X! However, there are many | | | | this total needs to be usually much more than a person |
| reasons why P90X may not be the right program for | | | | would normally consume. Reason being, the program |
| some people. First, there is a great concern for injury, | | | | burns tons of calories! |