“I completed round #1 of P90X in April. It was one of the most awesome physical experiences of my life. All the claims you hear on the infomercial are true. I give the program my highest recommendations. You can use the 12 workout DVDs for the rest of your life. Truly amazing! As I mentioned to you, I have been working with my “P90X coach,” Richard Dafter, who owns the website www.HowToBeFit.com. Rich gave me lots of encouragement throughout my 90 days and answered all my questions. He also ensured that the products I bought (bands, recovery drink, etc.) were shipped promptly. I encourage you to visit his website to check out P90X” - A friend in Georgia
Category Archives: Is P90X For You?
You will never hear me say that. What you will hear me say is that P90X is the best workout for me. When I bought it from Beachbody in March of 2007, no one had told me about it, I had never seen an infomercial and didn’t know anything about it except what I read on the website and it looked very good.
I was an ACE Certified Personal Trainer for more than a dozen years, going to people’s homes when I lived in New Jersey, working briefly in a club, The Training Sensation, here in Albuquerque (I didn’t like it) and then finally having people come to my home to work out.
When I added a sunroom to my house in 2002, it was designed to accommodate the equipment that I had - complete set of hex head dumbbells and an Olympic weight bench with bars, attachments and a full set of plates. In addition, I purchased a Body Solid Multigym and a Smooth 9.1 HR treadmill (the gym was about $2,400 at the time and I had to assemble it from six boxes that were delivered to my door and the treadmill was about the same price).
Big mistake, in many ways. The gym was boring and I had to make myself use it and I never used the treadmill because I just ran outside given Albuquerque’s great weather. I have a picture of me standing in front of the gym in June 2004 and you can see that the results are far from impressive.
Now let’s fast forward almost four years and I have discovered P90X. It cost $129.95 and I bought a P90X Chin Up Bar for $54.95. I have a dust covered multigym and treadmill in my sunroom that is taking up way too much space and I would have to disassemble the gym before I had any idea of selling it or even giving it away. I already dissassemled the weight bench and it is packed away in the garage.
The treadmill and the gym cost about $4,800.00 and P90X and the chin up bar cost me $184.90 (I already had the dumbbells, but the set would cost about $100.00 or so).
Is P90X the best workout ever? Everyone who is selling a product these days says that their product is the “best ever”, so you have to figure that out on your own. Is P90X the best workout for me? Yes. I am 57 and in less than 2 months using P90X, this is my transformation from January 30, 2008 to April 4, 2008.
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How do you think I will look at the end of 90 days? Do you understand why I would say that P90X is the best workout for me? Can you imagine what P90X could do for you?
There are 66 pages of threads on P90X with posts by everyone from a 63 year old woman who did 90X, to average guys and gals, runners, triathletes and my favorite X-Athletes. X-Athletes are athletes from virtually every sport who have embraced P90X and incorporated it into their training, realizing the incredible benefits to their fitness, strength, flexibility and their ability to play their chosen sports at a higher level.
With all of those posts, why not just go to the Beachbody P90X Message Boards yourself and check them out. If you like what you read and you decide to get P90X, you can either click here and buy if from me (I am an Independent Beachbody Coach) and help me support my family or you can buy it directly from Beachbody (they might have a special offer). Either way, P90X is a journey that I highly recommend that you take this first step on if you find out from your reading that it is something that would benefit you as it has me.
“Well I would just like to say I jumped into P90X 3 months ago. But let me start at the real beginning. Last October I was laid off of work just out of heartbreaking relationship and had not really worked out in years. So I bought a used crossbow machine and started working out on my own. I saw some progress but wanted so much more. Then I heard about P90X and what caught my attention was the Kenpo X. You see I used to be a kenpo karate instructor and loved it. I went out and ordered the program right away. It was everything and more that I could ask for. Tony Horton’s way of motivation worked for me right away. I found myself high 5ing him after a workout! 
Anyhow 90 days later I am ripped and @ 6% bodyfat. I can do more pullups and pushups than ever before. My abs look great and my lungs feel like I can suck in the world they feel so strong. I know my weaknesses now also. And am going on to P90X Plus. I also have decided to get a personal trainer certificate and start helping others out there. I loved teaching kenpo back in the day and feel I still have that in me to help others get fit and stay fit.
So if anyone needs some reinforcement and you are feeling depressed about life there are not total answered but P90X kept me going and pulled me to my feet again. I still have a journey to travel but I am on the right path.”
If you are in decent shape, and you have the drive to get exceptionally fit while you scorch those stubborn last pounds of fat off your body, then yes . . . P90X is not just for you, P90X wants you!
Granted, this program is not for everyone—it’s for the rare breed that wants to see what’s possible with 90 days of real training. You don’t have to be an athlete or a bodybuilder. You just have to have the will to “Bring It” for 90 days.
Based on customer feedback, you’ll love this program even more than you think you will. And in 90 days—whether you want to show off your body at the beach, or improve your strength, stamina, and coordination to compete in your field of play—the results will absolutely blow you away (they always do, every time).
If you’re not sure you’re ready, click here to download the Fit Test and find out!
The Fit Test
Before starting an extreme fitness program like P90X, it’s important to know where you stand and if your current fitness level is adequate. Providing an honest assessment of your abilities and your mindset will allow you to take advantage of your strengths and overcome your weaknesses.
It’s in your best interest to have completed the equivalent of Power 90® or Slim in 6® before you begin. But if you’re unfamiliar with these programs, we’ve set some guidelines for you to follow. If you are unable to perform the minimum requirements (listed below each exercise), you’ll see better results by doing another fitness program before you take on P90X. So if you can’t finish the Fit Test, do Power 90. You’ll get great results, and then be able to come back and crush P90X!
The P90X Fit Test takes approximately 40 minutes to complete. Be sure to consecutively perform all the exercises in the order they appear. Keep up with the timing, and make a note if you do anything differently. Pay attention, and be honest with yourself.
What you will need to take the Fit Test:
- Heart rate monitor
- Tape measure
- Partner to help record data (optional)
- Pull-up bar
- Timer (stopwatch or watch with second hand)
- Running shoes
- Towel
- Water
- Your “Bring It” game face
Download the Fit Test here
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