I watched the informercial for P90X for the first time about a year ago. I didn't pay to much attention to it until I kept reading questions about P90X and it's possible results on several different health, fitness and weigh loss related websites and forums. So I decided to take an in depth look at the P90X program and give my professional opinion on it.
The first thing I noticed as I looked over some of the P90X workout videos is the glitz and glamour. There's a bunch of fitness models in the background exercising and a timer going off while the host is talking and in an attempt to be motivating. The studio also gives it a nice touch with the fitness props in the background. While it's nicely produced, I wonder if what you're paying for is substance and content, or the glitz and glamour of the video production.
The P90X program is sold for $120 plus shipping and handling on their website. While it's a decent workout program, I don't think that it's worth $120. I believe the price tag is that high because of the production and marketing of the program, rather than the worth of the information. You have to keep in mind that all those models have to be paid, the video production team has to be paid, they have to pay to rent and set up the set and they have to pay to market the video on T.V. Therefore you end up paying for glitz and glamour more than substance and content of exercise and fitness information.
The P90X program is a three month program. While the results of the models they use in the infomercials look impressive, I've seen similar and better results on shorter programs including but not limited to the Fat X program. I'm wondering why P90X chose high repetition training as their foundation when lower rep training has been proven to stimulate lean body tissue (muscle) much better. If money and time are not and issue, then the P90X program would be something worth taking a look at. Otherwise, I would start with the Fat X program. The videos are free and for a small price that helps fund the blog, you can download the Fat X Workout Guide and Log instantly.
One of the selling points of the P90X program is the variety of workouts and DVD's that are included. While it's nice to have variety, you can find DVD's that would add to the variety of your current exercise program or the Fat X program for a lot less than $120. Just take a look at the Amazon catalog of fitness DVD's. The choices are plentiful, and you can pick and chose something that would be customized to your liking and price range.
If your in the Pasadena area, check out my FX Boot Camp.
6 comments:
What are you thought about PX90 for the 40+ crowd. Is it too high impact of a system?
Thank you for your blog about the P90X program. As usual, your candid and honest review is so on target.
After seeing several post from SparkPeople members, I decided to do a little research on my own to see if P90X is really worth all of the hype. I went to one of my favorites - Youtube. There you can see some of the results from the folks who are using and have used the P90X program. I have to say that I was not impressed with the time that it takes to see results (not that I'm an advocate for unrealistic results). I went through the FatX program and lost 5 lbs at the end, not to mention I started seeing definition in my shoulders - that was only for seven days!
I truly think that any step towards a healthier you is a step in the right direction; however, I most certainly agree the P90X program is not worth $120!
By the way, I'm looking to start the FatX program again this Sunday. Since the start of January, I've lost 25 lbs through clean eating, logging food and exercise on SparkPeople, changes in exercise routines (I love to keep my muscles wondering what I'll do next) and the great nutrienal advice and exercises on FatX101. Thank you!
IWin4Life
fatx > p90x
Ive yet to try this but Ill give you my 2 cents. P90X is not the fastest program for burning fat and bulking as much people wish and the price tag is hefty however if your goals are being awesome at sports I really recommend P90X, it really helps ya get awesome at sports, at least I can talk about fighting, it helped me a lot there.
So IN THE END... If you are just looking to lose fat fast and get muscle P90X isn't the go but if you wanna excel physically it's awesome.
David, I will have to disagree with P90X making you awesome at sports or to excel physically in sports. Most sports require speed and power. Two things that P90X does not help with very much.
I took a seminar with the strength and conditioning coach for the USC football team and their workouts are definitely not P90X. My research confirms that most high level sports programs utilize something other than P90X, mostly because of the need to build speed and power.
When you look at some of the exercises in the FX program, you will notice that there are more exercises that will help improve your athleticism than there are in the P90X program.
I used P90x and lost 30 pounds in 2 months. I coupled it with Running 5 times a week. the DVDs were fun, but I only actually used them for plyometrics and Yoga, the others I wrote on a sheet and performed at a gym. Though I must say tony is a great motivator.
The truth is, if you dedicate yourself to almost any sensible workout program, and give it 100%: you will get results.
The program on this site is no different. its sensible and helps target fat loss. it will work. but only if you stick to it.
I find the diet program on this site is very similar to what P90x recommends in its first "fat burning" phase, low carb, high protein. it helps cut fat quick.
so put yourselves out there, and dedicate yourself. why do you think people on the biggest loser lose weight? because they dedicate themselves/forced to do it.
get a friend to do it with you, you'll get better results.
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