The P90X Workouts

Chest & Back

This superset chest-and-back-blasting workout emphasizes two classic upper-body exercises, push-ups and pull-ups, to build strength and develop shape. The combination of these two push and pull movements will help you burn loads of calories while simultaneously attacking, strengthening, and developing multiple muscle groups.

Plyometrics

Get ready to go airborne. With over 30 explosive jumping moves, you won’t be spending much time on the ground during this highly intense cardio routine. Plyometrics, also known as jump training, has been proven to dramatically improve athletic performance. If your sport involves a ring, rink, field, court, or track, then this training will give you the edge. Just be prepared to “Bring It” for a full hour when you leap into this workout, because there is no letting up.

Shoulder & Arms

Nothing rounds out the perfect physique like a pair of well-defined arms and shoulders, and with its potent combination of pressing, curling, and fly movements, this routine will leave you feeling stronger and looking sexier. Whether you want to build muscle mass or just slim and tighten what you’ve already got, these targeted shoulder and arm exercises will get you the results you want.

Yoga X

Yoga is a vital part of any fitness regimen, and is an absolute must for an extreme program like P90X. This routine combines strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, and breath work to enhance your physique and calm your mind. Yoga X will leave you feeling energized, invigorated, and maybe even a little enlightened.

Legs & Back

Get ready to squat, lunge, and pull for a total-body workout like no other. While the main focus of this workout lies in strengthening and developing the leg muscles (quads, hamstrings, glutes, and calves), there’s also a handful of great pull-up exercises to give your legs a quick breather while you work the upper body.

Kenpo X

Kenpo X was created to give P90X users a high-intensity cardiovascular workout packed with lots of punching and kicking combinations to improve balance, endurance, flexibility, and coordination. During this workout you’ll learn some of the most effective ways to defend yourself, while at the same time getting your body in peak condition.

X Stretch

Stretching is the one thing that will help you achieve a higher level of athleticism over a longer period of time. The X Stretch routine is an integral part of the program that will help prevent injuries and avoid plateaus. The extensive full-body stretches that make up this routine use disciplines from Kenpo karate, hatha yoga, and various sports to ensure that your body is fully prepared to meet all P90X challenges head-on.

Core Synergistics

Each and every exercise in the Core Synergistics workout recruits multiple muscle groups to build and support the core (lumbar spine and trunk muscles), while at the same time conditioning your body from head to toe. Loaded with a variety of fun, unique, and challenging exercises, this routine will get you moving in all directions to maximize your P90X results.

Chest, Shoulders & Triceps

Packed with an array of moves that target both large and small muscles, this workout will do wonders for your upper body. In just one full sequence you’ll get a healthy dose of presses, flys, and extensions to push you to the brink. The results will be a stronger, leaner, and highly defined upper torso that will leave you looking awesome, with or without a shirt.

Back & Biceps

With a host of curls and pull-ups, this routine will make it fun to flex those powerful biceps. But don’t worry, ladies—by using lighter weight, you can focus on toning and tightening these showcase arm muscles without adding the size that most guys covet. Additionally, this workout will also provide some great back definition that everyone can appreciate. No matter what your goals, you will achieve them in dramatic fashion if you dig in and max out your reps.

Cardio X

This low-impact cardio routine can be used in a variety of ways to meet your P90X goals. Use it in addition to your standard P90X workload when you want to burn some extra calories, or as a substitute if your body needs a break from the program’s high-impact workouts. Whatever your reason for using Cardio X, you’ll find it to be a fun, full-throttle, fat burning workout that will leave you feeling lean and mean.

Ab Ripper X

The combination and sequence of movements in this unique workout taps into not only abdominal strength, but true core strength as well. Master these 11 highly effective exercises and you will achieve vital abdominal muscle strength to benefit your overall health and physical performance. You’ll also develop that highly coveted 6-pack as you take Ab Ripper X to full throttle. It’s extreme work that’s better than any machine in any club.

124 Responses to The P90X Workouts

  1. please send me a complete list of the workout guides
    my name is gerald lucas. i am 16 and 205 pounds for the last two years i have been called fat and over weight and i think your exercise might help me. i can not afford your product but i can still exercise if you send me the exercises thanks alot Tony for all your help my address is:
    Gerald Lucas
    150 Dunlop
    Buffalo NY, 14215

    • Why not write BEachbody CEO and ask to pay small installements?
      I think he would respect that more than you getting pirated material.
      Honesty is always the best policy…I think He or Tony might make one exception if you can show that you are fininancially unable to pay.

    • Hi Gerald. I understand that money is tight. If you have a birthday coming up, why not ask for P90X for your birthday. Maybe some family and friends can chip in and get it for you.

      If that’s not possible, I suggest you start walking. Walking is an excellent exercise that a lot of people overlook and its free. Once you get good at it and build up endurance, you can try a walking and running combo. Walk for 2 minutes and then run for 30 sec to 1 min. Build up to running more and walking less.

      If you’re working, you can try saving a little towards P90X.

      And I would highly recommend you stop drinking soda and start drinking water. If you buy soda everyday, you can use that money instead and put it away into a P90X fund.

      I know its not the answer you’re looking for, but trust me it may help.

      Jessica
      htp://teambeachbody.com/fitwithjessica

  2. I have recently aquired the full dvd programme off of a friend, but he did not give me or say anything about the books that accompany the work-outs. I have not been able to get hold of him to find the books. So, could someone please tell me, if I follow exactly what they are doing on the dvd’s am I doing the doubles routine? Also if I follow the first 6 dvd’s for 3 weeks, do I follow the next 6 for the next 3 weeks and then return to the first 6 and so on?
    Could someone help me as I want to start the programme asap.
    Thanks,
    Dan Smith.
    Coventry
    England.

  3. No, Dan, there is a very specific pattern of workouts that you follow depending on whether you are doing Lean, Classic or Doubles. Send an email to customerservice@teambeachbody.com and request a link to the program that you want to use. It is quite important, for a number of reasons, to do the workouts in the order that they were designed.

  7. Hello:

    I have a friend who has been on your program and loves it. He says he is in the best shape he has ever been in. He forwarded me a phone number to call for the P90X Nutrition Plan and for the Multivitiamin supplements, however, he wasn’t able to give me the costs of the program and how we pay for this.
    Could someone please let me know what the process is for this?

  8. HI, I got a question, I want to start my program but I don’t have the books. What do I do? And also when I do start I don’t want to become big or bulky in any way but would like to have my abs pop out more, out of the three which phase would do best for me.

  12. I have the same problem as Mark. I have the DVD’s. But no fitness guides. I tried going to WOWY and putting in my workout. But all it did was give me the list of workouts that are on the DVD’s. I’m dying to get started. But I want to make sure I’m doing the workouts correctly

  13. What sort of space is required for any of the jump training. Im 6ft 1 and standing i can touch the ceiling with a fingertip on one hand. I tried the p90x fitness test and had a vertical leap of 18 inches. If i can about 5 more inches of vertical leap i will have a sore head. I am thinking about the p90x system but want to make sure i have the room to exercise.

  15. Although it’s great that more and more people are getting in to the workout, it’s disappointing to see so many people download it (e.g. bittorrent). It’s the best $120 you will ever spend on yourselves people, so get out there and buy the package – it has all the information you need.

  16. Carl, I had no idea that you could download P90X, but why would you because it is a complete program and you will never get the results you want without doing it the way that it was intended to be done. People are just wasting their time. Thanks for the great post.

  17. I had received the dvd’s, weights, pull up bar, and bands from a friend and she don’t know what he did with the book that came with it. She never did the program because it was too hard, however, I did the first dvd and it was a great workout! I would like to know it I am supposed to do one dvd every day for a week then the next one and so on or once a week or what.

    Thank You so much!

  19. I was wondering, i have basketball everday for an 2 hours so i wanted to no if i could still do the program or if i should wait till the off season to start the program

  20. Hi everyone, like Max I also play a team sport several times in the week. I play soccer three times a week, train for an hour on Monday, two hours on Wednesday and a game on Saturday. I want to incorporate P90X classic into my week but don’t think it will beneficial to do it on the days I do soccer. I am thinking maybe substitute the cardio based exercises for when I do soccer and do the resistance training on the days I am not playing soccer. Anyone else have this sort of problem? Please let me know your thoughts.

    • Jason, the first thing to do is to read the guidebook. If you don’t have the guidebook, then you bought a bootleg copy off of eBay or somewhere and that sucks for everyone right? If that is the case, go to my blog on how to schedule the workouts.

  22. Hi guys, I was wondering how possible it would be to complete p90x without the pull up bar. I bought it, but you have to drill holes in the wall to use it and my college dorm doesn’t allow that. So now I’m without the pull up bar and really any way to do pull ups, I can’t think of anything else.

  23. Hi, I recently purchased p90x and it came today. What I’m wondering is if anyone knows of a chin-up bar that sits on the floor using bars to balance it, because I will be doing these workouts in my garage, no doorframes there and I don’t want to screw holes into my ceiling because I’m considering selling my house soon. Any input will be appreciated, I’d like to get started already!

    • Google “power tower” or “pull up tower”. There are many stands available like what you are looking for, most around $150. I’ve never used one, so can’t recommend a specific brand.

      For anyone without a door frame, wanting to build a mountable pull up bar for around $10, google “home depot pull up bar”. I built one for my garage, and love it! Mine is a little different than the Home Depot one, added pipe insulation padding for grips. Let me know if you have questions or want pictures. I’d be glad to detail exactly how I built it. Contact info below.

      Email: spydorbyte@gmail.com
      Profile: http://budurl.com/n368
      Blog: http://budurl.com/8mg6

  24. I RECIEVED THE P90X BY A FRIEND, HOWEVER THE FIRST DVD IS MISSING CHEST/BACK. I DONT HAVE ANY OF THE NUTRIONAL GUIDES OR CALENDERS SO I DONT KNOW EXACTLY IN WHAT FORMAT I AM SUPPOSE TO USE THIS PROGRAM. I AM WILLING TO PURCHASE WHAT I NEED HOWEVER IT IS NOT SOLD SEPRATELY.
    ANY SUGGESTIONS/

    • Christina, if the friend you got it from ordered the program from Beachbody, they can call customer service, have them look up their order, and probably send a replacement disc and manuals. They may charge a fee.

      If they didn’t get it from Beachbody, you can’t get a replacement disc and manuals from them. Honestly, the program is worth every penny. It is not a 90 day weight loss program. It is a life changing program, and a foundation for the rest of your healthy life. I understand we all have budgets, but to start a healthy journey like this, it is worth cutting out other expenses. People pay thousands to go to fitness camps. This is an in-home fitness camp.

      If anyone wants the full program, and a FREE coach who will help you through the program, visit here: http://budurl.com/nqh3. When it comes to our health, we are worth this small price.

      Email: spydorbyte@gmail.com
      Profile: http://budurl.com/n368
      Blog: http://budurl.com/8mg6

  26. Ya my friend gave me these dvd’s and didnt tell me how to do the routines or anything. I would like to do classic for 3 weeks, lean for 3 weeks and doubles for 3 weeks. But how do the routines go? How should my days be planned? Also, i was told this was a 13 week program but my weeks only add to 9 weeks. Could you please point me in the right direction and give me a list of the routines and how my weeks should be planned out. I would love to start this progam asap and i would love your help. Thank you
    Sincerely,
    Tom Grubb

    • My first recommendation, if you have the DVDs without the manuals, order the full program from here: http://budurl.com/nqh3. This is the best money you could ever spend, we’re talking about our health! For ~$120, you get the best fitness program ever, and a free coach who’s been through it a few times to guide you through it.

      The other option, sign up for a membership here: http://budurl.com/bhby. You’ll be able to schedule your workouts online, and have access to other tools to help you with the program. You will also get the free coach also. My goal is to help you achieve your goals.

      Let me know if you have questions.

      Email: spydorbyte@gmail.com
      Profile: http://budurl.com/n368
      Blog: http://budurl.com/8mg6

  27. Oops. I think I posted this in the wrong section the first time.

    I was watching the p90x commericial on t.v. this morning. I’ve seen it once before and I just kind of shrugged it off. Now, my ex boyfriend was telling me about it and he has already lost 25 pounds. I was doing L.A. Weightloss and lost about 61 pounds, but now I have put some of that back on. I hit a plateau and I’m stuck. I go to the gym a few times a week and I go walking every other day.

    I’m not exactly fit, but I could be a lot worse off. What is expected when you pop in the dvd for the first time? I can’t do pull ups, push ups, or real sit ups. Anything at all would be great.

  30. if you’re not good with website navigation like me and just want a simple list of the classic workouts here they are:

    Weeks 1, 2, 3:
    Day 1: Chest & Back, Ab Ripper X
    Day 2: Plyometrics
    Day 3: Shoulders & Arms, Ab Ripper X
    Day 4: Yoga X
    Day 5: Legs & Back, Ab Ripper X
    Day 6: Kenpo X
    Day 7: Rest or X Stretch

    Week 4 – Recovery Week

  31. what is the difference between p90x and the lean version and all the other varieties? i want to buy it but i cant find a for sure answer as to which one is right for me?

    • Hi Andi! P90X Classic, Lean and Doubles are all the programs that you can do with P90X. The Classic program will build more strength and muscle. The Lean program is a little more cardio based, but you’re still building muscle, just not as intensly as Classic. And the Doubles routine is more for people who are training for an athletic event or who want the extra cardio to lose more weight.

      Don’t let the Classic program scare you. I am doing it and have found it has still given me a lean, more tone look and my upper body strength has improved.

      Jessica
      http://teambeachbody.com/fitwithjessica
      http://fitnesswithjessica.blogspot.com

  32. i’m looking for some help in terms how to start without the guide. Like so many of you that posed, a friend gave this to me without the guide. rich where’s ur blog?

  33. I just got the P90X program and I was reading the book and do you do one cd for a week the go to the next cd and so on ? or what is the workout program.
    Help please

  35. hi can u please help me .i need to get a workout guide on what exercises to do on what days. i have the dvds, but i dont have the workout routines. please help

  36. On day 1 of the classic p90x chest and back, ab ripper x. Do you do them back to back or split them up? And are the rest of them the same that have ab ripper x on the same day.

  38. Rich- I have the same question as John back in January regarding the chin up bar and pull-ups, but I didn’t see a response. Is there a way to do this program without it? I am currently in week 5 and improvise by sitting with the bands around my feet and pulling to the shoulders. My feeling is at least I’m doing something! Do you have a better recommendation?

  39. Bob December 1, 2009 at 9:05 am | #106 Reply | Quote Your comment is awaiting moderation.

    Bob December 1, 2009 at 8:59 am | #105 Reply | Quote Your comment is awaiting moderation.

    I am 51 ,am I too old to start? I weigh 200 lbs. I,ve been watching the infomercial
    since I was 180 lbs. Ideally I would like to be 175 to 180 lbs. but in shape again.
    I am physically active, work general construction.I used to box about 30 years ago, but can still bust up the bags pretty good. I did buy p90x dvd set of course looking for a deal, like most others tried to get the guides seperate, only to find they needed to be downloaded, which would not work, lost the download somewhere in my computer and my money.

  40. This is the same Bob as above I am 51, weigh 200 lbs. 5’10″ I was wondering if I am too old, I am fairly healthy and get stress tests regularly .I am still waiting on the dvd set but can’t seem to get all the guides downloaded. What a mistake, I should have just purchased p90x new.

  41. I bought the dvd set on ebay$51$ Guides seperate $6$ which need downloaded ran out of ink so three cartridges @ $26$ ea. and I am not done yet, and one of the files won’t even open. Not the sellers fault,though I think I should have just bought it new. Boy live and learn.
    Bob

  42. Bob December 1, 2009 at 9:10 am | #42 Reply | Quote Bob December 1, 2009 at 9:05 am | #106 Reply | Quote Your comment is awaiting moderation.

    Bob December 1, 2009 at 8:59 am | #105 Reply | Quote Your comment is awaiting moderation.

    I am 51 ,am I too old to start? I weigh 200 lbs. I,ve been watching the infomercial
    since I was 180 lbs. Ideally I would like to be 175 to 180 lbs. but in shape again.
    I am physically active, work general construction.I used to box about 30 years ago, but can still bust up the bags pretty good. I did buy p90x dvd set of course looking for a deal, like most others tried to get the guides seperate, only to find they needed to be downloaded, which would not work, lost the download somewhere in my computer and my money.

    Bob December 2, 2009 at 1:16 pm | #43 Reply | Quote This is the same Bob as above I am 51, weigh 200 lbs. 5′10″ I was wondering if I am too old, I am fairly healthy and get stress tests regularly .I am still waiting on the dvd set but can’t seem to get all the guides downloaded. What a mistake, I should have just purchased p90x new.

    Bob December 5, 2009 at 5:38 pm | #44 Reply | Quote I bought the dvd set on ebay$51$ Guides seperate $6$ which need downloaded ran out of ink so three cartridges @ $26$ ea. and I am not done yet, and one of the files won’t even open. Not the sellers fault,though I think I should have just bought it new. Boy live and learn.
    Bob

    • You are not too old to start. Your age, weight, etc. don’t matter, your determination is all that matters. I’m not to my 50′s yet, but was over 200 lbs when I started, now down to 160.

      Don’t take the blame off the seller, they are equally responsible. They know they are selling illegal copies, without the most important part, the documentation! The fitness and nutrition manuals alone are worth half the price of the program

      My suggestion, count the money you already spent as lessons learned, and purchase the program new. You’ll get the entire program, workouts and plans, and a free coach to provide any help you may need. http://budurl.com/nqh3

      • Thanx for the reply Scott, I am in my 2nd week with Jessica W at my side I will finish yhe entire program. Yeah live and learn, for what I paid for the dvd’s, shipping and ink to print out the guides, I would have been better off to get the original P90X.

  44. I’m not sure if anyone has asked this yet-
    Where are the rep sheets for the legs/back, shoulders/arms dvd’s? Tony keeps sayin’ to write it all down, I keep sayin’, where are the rep sheets? I’m not too keen on paying to join up at beachbody.com for the rep sheets after shelling out the full price for the whole program. Not that I don’t love it..

  45. My husband just bought the dvd set of P90X we are on week 1 day 5. We have been getting up at 4:30am every morning this week and doing the 1 hour workout, we love it but are quite sore……lol. We have 2 teenage boys (16&19) they saw the dvd’s and are also going to be doing the workouts, they are in good shape already soccer players, snowboarding and scuba diving. I am 47 and my husband is 42. My goal is to stay in shape and lose some weight. My problem area is my stomach :( Thanks for the inspiration we love the program! Jayne

    • Jayne, it’s great that you’re doing the program with your husband, and that your boys are interested too. I think it’s so important that we are good role models for our children. If they see us doing something like P90X, and enjoying it, they are more likely to find enjoyment in exercise.

      The stomach area is a problem area for a lot of people, myself included. I’ve lost most my gut, but still have work to do, and work to keep it off. Nutrition, nutrition, nutrition! Exercise is very important, but even more important is what we eat.

      Keep pushing play, and enjoy the workouts. It is truly life changing.

      Email: spydorbyte@gmail.com
      Profile: http://budurl.com/n368
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    • Hi Vito,
      There are a lot of bootleg copies of P90X out there (which didn’t come with guides), so BeachBody will not send out the guides to every person who asks. My suggestion would be to join the Team Beachbody community as a free member and then you can schedule your workouts. Here is the link to sign up – https://teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/free?referringRepId=37971. The classic P90X schedule is included in the auto schedule once you fill out your profile. Plus you get free coaching:)

      Once you sign up I can help you with the other routines.

      Jessica

  47. a frined of mine just gave me the p90x in return of a favor i did for him, but all he gave me was the dvd set w/ the 12 discs. Im not going to buy anything else cause im broke, but i just wanna know what order is it done and how. do you just do disc one day one, then disc two day two, and so on then repeat? thats what it seams like, i cant wait to start, some one please tell me if im right or not, thanks

    • Week 1
      Day 1: Chest & Back, Ab Ripper X
      Day 2: Plyometrics
      Day 3: Shoulders & Arms, Ab Ripper X
      Day 4: Yoga X
      Day 5: Legs & Back, Ab Ripper X
      Day 6: Kenpo X
      Day 7: Rest or X Stretch

      • I guess that you are being a nice guy by jumping in and thinking that you could post the entire P90X Classic routine on my blog (which you can’t because I deleted all but the first week). But, honestly, do you really think that is fair to the company that spent so much money developing and promoting the best workout DVD ever? Do you really think that it is fair to all of the people who paid fair market price for P90X so that you can then support bootleggers in China? Come on, what happened to the sense of decency and honesty that are hallmarks of the American people. How can you justify ripping off Team Beachbody when they created the program that has helped so many people improve their health and fitness. That same company offers a free membership program for all of the people like you and Brian and every other Tom, Dick and Harry who came by P90X in ways other than buying it new from a Team Beachbody Coach, which is the right way to purchase it. If you want the workouts, click on this link and you can get them for free and have a top coach, Jessica Watters, be your P90X coach – http://teambeachbody.com/signup/?referringRepId=37971

  48. Rich, I guess you were replying to my post on YOUR BLOG,If you scroll down to post # 32 at 4:21 on Feb 22 2009 from Ryan, you will see what I copied and posted, I never saw a response from you to his post! Also I submitted a few posts on Dec 1st thru 5th 2009 and on Jan 8th 2010, asking for some incite and I didn’t make excuses that I lost my guides or misplaced them, I actually admitted to my mistake of not buying P90X from P90X. So excuse me if I was so rude to expect a reply from you! Thank you Jessica for all your help these past two weeks, so far you are the perfect coach for me. I will finish this program and despite of what Rich thinks of GUYS like me I will still purchase the Beach Body products.

    • Bob, a year ago when Ryan posted, I don’t think Rich knew how much P90X was being illegally distributed. Now that he knows, he rightfully so does not want this to become a blog where everyone comes to get the guides, after they’ve acquired illegal copies of the program. From your post, you are not one of those people who knowingly acquired illegal copies. But hopefully you understand why he doesn’t want the full schedules posted on here.

      Glad you’ve found an excellent coach. Keep pressing play, and reap the benefits of your work.

    • Bob, the Team Howtobefit coaches respond to the comments on the blog so quickly now that I often don’t see them (or need to see them because their responses are so professional). I was not and do not want to point fingers at anyone. I simply want to make the point that two wrongs don’t make a right – you can’t expect to have incomplete copies and then expect to get what you are missing from us when it is available from Team Beachbody. And when I posted the Classic routine, the issue of illegal copies was nothing like what it is today. The problem keeps being compounded over and over because as people fail or don’t get the results that they want because they didn’t follow the workout plan or didn’t follow the nutrition plan, they then pass P90X on to someone else who is far more likely to fail, too, without the information needed. My suggestion to everyone on this blog, if you haven’t already, is to join Team Howtobefit and then you will all get the results that you want and deserve – http://www.howtobefit.com/team-howtobefit.htm

      • Rich,asss You know I really didn’t think I did anything wrong. What I posted was something that was already on your blog. Post # 32 on Feb 22 2009 from Ryan, you just upset me a bit with your comment, “guys like you,” Sorry I had to vent a bit. I am on week #8 and Jessica has been helping me along. Thank you, Bob

    • May 31, 2010

      I never had self confidence growing up. I had weights, treadmills, cable machines and even those grip strengtheners, I always started and quit, thinking this is going to take too long. As the years ( and years ) went by I then thought, if I only stuck with it. The only thing I came close to sticking with was boxing but I was young and married with a family and it just didn’t fit in too well. I had P90X since the end of November 2009, and actually almost sold it a few times. I would lay on the couch or bed eating Cheetos or chips and watch the P90X commercials, when one was over I would surf the channels to another P90X commercial. Finally in March 2010, I pushed play and haven’t hit pause yet.

      I never mentioned this for fear that someone would talk me out of the workout. In the past ten years I have had a few surgeries, three due to an auto accident, four just plain old wear & tear and one serious infection. I also have a bulged disc in my neck that I refused surgery.

      Auto accident; Two lower back and right hand surgeries.

      Wear & tear; Left rotator cuff, a torn right bicep, right labrum tendon and right rotator cuff surgeries.

      Infection; Lung surgery.

      I do have a bit of problem with some of the Plyo and Yoga excercises due to flexibility but I do all of them the best I can. I am down to 180lbs. from 200+ and feel a whole lot better about myself since I started the program. I even climbed twenty feet up a tree to get a cat down. Did I mention I am 51 years old. Push play, do your best and forget the rest. I just wanted to add that I started this program to get healthy and to feel better about myself I am not looking to be a He-Man or Mr. America just Mr. Bob, so far it does work and I do have the self confidence that I did not have all those years ago.

      If I can decide to make the commitment to better health, then so could you. I had a lot of things going against me, but I still didn’t let it stop me. I could have stayed on the couch, eating Cheetos. That would have been the easiest thing for me to do. But look at me now! I am feeling great. The choice is yours. You can go on sitting on the couch with the bag of chips, or you can decide to get on your feet and get your life back. Its not going to be easy, but I guarantee you will not want to go back to your old life.

      Thanks,
      Bob

  49. Quick question. I am looking into P90x but I do not have anywhere to do a pull-up. I tried one where it fits in the doorway and the molding came off. Is there anything else I can do in its place? I will work out downstairs in an unfinished basement. I saw that there were resistance bands, however I read you need to hook them up to the doorway. Any ideas?

    • The kind that hook over the door “shouldn’t” pull off the molding. Most are designed to hold up to 300 lbs. I’ve used the one from Beachbody, didn’t put any weight directly on the molding.

      Some bands comes with an attachment that hooks over the top of the the door. You then do “pull-downs” instead of pull-ups. It’s not as good a workout as pull-ups, but does work the same muscle groups. The one I have is a canvas like strap that folds over the top of the door, has a loop, and the band goes through the loop.

    • Hi Mike, Scott is right about the resistance bands. Not as good, but I did manage to work up quite a sweat yesterday using them during P90X Back & Legs. You can also hang the resistance band over a pipe, but be careful. I have done this, but I am not a guy and probably not pulling down as hard.

      I have a treadmill in my basement. I use the bar under the controls to do my pull-ups (a modified version with legs extended out in front of me resting on the deck of the treadmill). That’s a tough workout for me.

      And Scott is definitely a good testimonial about the over the door pull up bar. If you saw his last post, he started P90X over 200 lbs. So its sturdy enough and won’t damage walls or mouldings.

      Another option is installing the type of pull up bar that is not removeable onto one of your floor joists. Use caution still:)

  50. Hi guys! I have a question and if you can answer it to me, I will know should I start this program or not. I have a bad experience with dieting. Last year I was on some detox diet, and for one month I lost 20 pounds. After that something went wrong with my health and I had an accident. I had a concussion and the doctors are still treating me for epilepsy, because I had seisures, but I don’t have now. So I am afraid that I may do the same mistake. Earlier in my life I was excercising aerobics, so I am shure that the exercising program will be good for me. But I still need your opinion. Do you recomend it for me, and do you think that this may be the best choice. I have 30 pounds to loose, and I would love to have shaped body.

    • Hi Kate! First I want to ask you, is it okay with your doctor to start an exercise and nutrition program? Make sure you get their okay first. If you have your doc’s okay then you can decide if P90X and the nutrition plan is right for you.

      The P90X nutrition plan is not a detox diet but it will clean uphow you eat. It is a nutrtion plan with 3 phases. You can do all 3 phases or you can pick the phases you want to do. Phase 1 is lower in carbs to shed fat. Its meant to be short term. I’d take that a week at a time and see how you feel. If you start feeling tired, it may be time to switch to Phase 2. This phase is more of a balanced meal plan that should be followed for life. And Phase 3 is more for atheletes or people who exercise intensely.

      What is so great about the P90X nutrition plan is that you are eating good, healthy meals that will help you feel and get healthier. They are low in fat and high in veggies and good sources of lean protein. The carbs you eat would be whole wheat or whole grains, brown or wild rice. Most doctors would approve of the P90X nutrition plan. Its not a detox. Most detox diets eliminate dairy, wheat, gluten, etc.

      P90X will definitely help you achieve a nice shape. But it is intense. You do what you can at first, don’t get discouraged, and you will get stronger and leaner as the weeks pass.

      If you want more info on P90X you can email me at wattersjes@msn.com, or you can check out
      http://teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/P90X?referringRepId=37971 for product info and to order. If you order through a Team Beachbody Coach, you also get free online coaching. This is great to keep you motivated and if you have questions.

      Jessica
      http://teambeachbody.com/fitwithjessica

    • Kate, as Jessica mentioned, check with you doctor first before taking on an intense program like P90X, especially since you’ve previously had health issues.

      If P90X is too much, talk to me about Shakeology (http://budurl.com/shake). I’ve been using it for almost a year…it works! There’s an option to get an exercise program with it for free. Combine proper nutrition and exercise, and you will lose the weight, the healthy way.

      Most important, don’t give up!

      Email: spydorbyte@gmail.com
      Profile: http://budurl.com/n368
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    • Hi Giovanni. Did you get the exercise guide that comes with P90X? In there it will explain that on certain days you do one DVD and on others you do two (one of which is abs).

      If you don’t have the exercise and nutrition guides, you should definitely look into getting your money back from whomever you bought it from and get P90X from a Team Beachbody Coach, like one on this message board.

      Jessica
      http://teambeachbody.com/fitwithjessica

  52. I just received my copy of the P90X system in the mail. I ordered it through a TV offer and all I received was the DVD set and the nutrition book. I though I was supposed to get a resistence band with it, but oh well. My question is how do I know how to set up my workout schedule? My wife and I are both doing it and we need to figure out how to get started, Any help?

  53. My friend leant P90X to me so that I could try it out before buying it. I have already signed up for the free membership and have the Classic program scheduled. My situation however, is probably different that most of the people coming here for questions and advice. I am not trying to lose weight in any way, shape or fashion, on the contrary I am looking to gain weight. I am not new to exercise, I have been going to the gym regularly for the past few years however I have never seen much result for all the hard work I put into trying to bulk up as it were. At this point, I am willing to try just about anything to gain weight and bulk up (except for steroids or anything of this fashion of course). However, seeing as p90x seems to be singularly marketed for helping people get into shape while LOSING weight, and doesn’t focus on how the program can be adapted to someone who is trying to gain weight, what are your thoughts on p90x’s application to my goals of gaining weight?

    • Joel,
      P90X is actually marketed more towards getting ripped, but many use it for weight loss. It works for both.

      Taking weight off is easy, you follow the routine, follow the nutrition guide, weight comes off. Gaining weight is the same, follow the routines, follow the nutrition guide, the weight and muscle show up. The key is, you HAVE to follow the nutrition guide, and eat enough.

      Have you calculated what your calories need to be? If you don’t have any fat to burn off, follow the phase 2 nutrition plan, and crush the workouts! If you eat right, and Bring It every workout, you will build the muscle. It won’t happen in one week, or one month, but you will see the difference within the 90, and beyond.

      If you don’t have a coach your working with through Beachbody, contact me or one of the other coaches on this board. We coach for free, and can work with you to get you your results.

      Knowing what you calories need to be is key to giving 100% during the program, and to gaining or losing weight. The nutrition guide explains how to calculate your level. I can also calculate it more exact using the club member tools on Beachbody.

      Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

      Keep pushing play!

      Email: spydorbyte@gmail.com
      Profile: http://budurl.com/n368
      Blog: http://budurl.com/8mg6

    • Hi Joel,

      The secret is protein, protein, protein. The best and easiest way to do that is with Shakeology protein shakes that add protein but curb the hunger cravings…http://www.beachbodycoach.com/esuite/homeedit?templateName=shakeology

      I have a friend who competes in body-building competitions. His diet looks like this: For breakfast, 9 eggs, 3yolks and 6 egg whites, oatmeal, and a protein smoothie with fruit; workout; a protein/creatine recovery drink; then for lunch turkey and yams; another protein drink; then for dinner chicken, veggies, and brown rice. Protein is his key. He also eats protein bars in between meals. By keeping a lean diet and an overload of protein he is bulking up his muscles. His workout also consists of cardio and weight-lifting.
      He got huge within 2 months but this takes a lot of discipline.
      Hope this helps!

      Gaylynne :)

      http://www.beachbodycoach.com/abrowneyedgirl

  54. HI.. I’m 40 years old, 5’6″ .. and weight 131 Lbs with a hourglass figure. Doing P90X to tone my muscles specially my legs. Can you please explain the difference between LEAN, CLASSIC & DOUBLES. And most important, must I follow all DVS’s 1-12 or can I mix-and-match the DVD’s?

    • Millie, you can work your legs more than once a day, but unfortunately we can’t spot reduce (lose weight/fat in an area of our choosing), it happens where it happens. My suggestion would be to follow the program per the schedule, and added extra leg work and cardio in if you choose. I sometimes go for a jog after my workout.

      To really get results from the program, you need to follow the nutrition plan too. Proper nutrition accounts for probably 75% of the results. It fuels your body to do the workouts, which builds muscle, which burns fat.

      You don’t do the DVDs in order from 1-12. You follow on the the schedules from the fitness manual that comes with the program. If you don’t have the manual, you can sign up for a free or club membership here: http://budurl.com/bhby. Once you have an account, you can schedule the entire routine.

      Classic: you work out once per day, and get a wide variety of routines through the week. You follow one schedule for 3 weeks, do a recovery week, then the schedule changes for next 3 weeks, recovery week, then 4 weeks, and last recovery week. It is the more “popular” schedule.

      Lean follows the same schedule, but some of the strength workouts are replaced by cardio.

      Doubles: the first month is the same as the classic schedule. The second month, you do two routines a day on three days of the week. The third month you do two routines four days a week. It’s like combining classic with lean.

      Feel free to email me if you have any questions, contact info below, I’d be glad to help you.

      Email: spydorbyte@gmail.com
      Profile: http://budurl.com/n368
      Blog: http://budurl.com/8mg6

    • Millie,
      I’m glad you’ll be starting P90X! Scott already explained the program great but I wanted to tell you that I just finished 90 days of P90X and it is the first time ever that I have had defined legs. I even ran a marathon last year and didn’t see results like this! Take Scotts advice on the nutrition. It makes all the difference in results but also in how you feel on the program.
      Good Luck to you!
      Jenny
      http://www.beachbodycoach.com/jenbradshaw
      http://buttexercisesblog.com

    • Brandon,
      You cannot get the guides separate from the program. It may seem expensive, but the program is worth the price, and so much more. You’re talking about a fitness program that you can do for the rest of your life. You can order the full program here (http://budurl.com/nqh3), and you’ll also be assigned a free coach to work with you with your free or club membership.

      Or you can just sign up for a free or club membership here (http://budurl.com/bhby). While you won’t have the nutrition guide, which I think is worth more than half the cost of the program, with the club membership you’ll have access to schedule your complete 90 day program online, plus full access to the online meal planner, which creates menus for you based on the program you’re doing.

      Feel free to email me if you have any questions.

      Email: spydorbyte@gmail.com
      Profile: http://budurl.com/n368
      Blog: http://budurl.com/8mg6

  56. Hi, I just received the p90x DVDs, and started yesterday! I’m in good shap now, but wanted to “take it to the next level.” Question: I belong to a gym, and would rather somtimes work out there (vs. at home in front of TV). Is there a manual or guide that explain each exercise I can bring to the gym with me? (I only bought the DVDs, nothing else, fyi).

    Thanks,
    Jeff

    • The nutrition guide covers the nutrition plan options (portions, meals, levels, recipes, etc.) and the fitness guide explains the various options for completing the program. It covers the Lean, Classic, and Doubles routines. It also breaks down the routine for each day, tells what to do in what order, and how to do it.

      The guides are not available to purchase separate. If you purchased the program without the guides, it’s probably an illegal copy. You can request the guides from them, or your money back. You can purchase the full program with all guides included directly from Beachbody (http://budurl.com/nqh3).

      The nutrition/fitness guides alone are worth half the price of the program. This is probably why the illegal copies of the disc that are sold in various places around the internet only cost half as much, since they don’t include the most important part, the guides.

      Email: spydorbyte@gmail.com
      Profile: http://budurl.com/n368
      Blog: http://budurl.com/8mg6

  57. Jeff,

    Hi! I agree with Scott. The guides are so important and it’s hard to get the best results without them. The whole program is amazing. You won’t regret it if you choose to buy a complete set.

    Without the complete program I would recommend just staying home and using the DVD’s each day. You can sign up for a free Beachbody membership
    (http://bit.ly/freeclubmembership) and schedule your workouts on the calendar at the WOWY Supergym to make sure that you are doing them in the correct order.

    Best of Health,
    Jenny
    http://teambeachbody.com/jenbradshaw

  58. hey, im graham and im 17 years old. my older cousin who is 25 has done this routine multiple times and i wanted to get into it. he let me borrow the disks but could not find any of the guides. he says that the nutrition isnt that important since i already eat quite healthy. i feel like i really want to bulk up a little (weight is not a factor). i think from posts above i should start with lean, being my first time. could anyone help me with where i can find the gujild book for lean and the work out log?

    ~Graham

    • Graham, the nutrition i actually very important, and accounts for probably 75% of the results. Whether trying to gain, lose or maintain weight, doing the workouts without fueling your body properly won’t give you very good results.

      If you want to bulk up, you need to follow the nutrition plan in order to crush the workouts. For the workouts, go with heavier weight and few reps (8-10). Not sure which post you read, but you don’t need lean, especially if trying to bulk up. You should do classic.

      To schedule your workouts, create a free or club membership (http://budurl.com/bhby). This gives you access to the online schedule, where you can schedule your full 90 days to the program.

      Since you don’t have the nutrition guide, I would highly recommend the club membership. This gives you access to the meal planner, and cost less than 50 cents a day…well worth the cost for the extra benefits you get.

      Feel free to contact me if you have questions with any of the info, contact info below.

      Email: spydorbyte@gmail.com
      Profile: http://budurl.com/n368
      Blog: http://budurl.com/8mg6

  60. Hi Jessica !
    I am a Pakistani, living in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. I have really liked the P90X programmer, which a friend gave to me. Its seems very good and I want to get started ASAP. However I do not have the ” Guide Book ” or ” Nutrition Plan “. I tried to fill out the form to join the Beachbody club under a coach, but some how its not going through. I was interested in a coach from IL as my daughter lives in Stream Wood – IL . It would be easier to make payments and get the required P90X pamphlets/material through her.
    About myself – My name is Sikander Javaid , and am a retired Army officer ( Brig Gen ) . 59 years old having 4 daughters , 2 G daughters & 2 G sons. I shoot the skeet & trap event at the National competition still, play Squash,Billiards and love to hunt. I captained the Pak Army Shooting Team from 1977 to 2007 when I retired .
    I apologize for having bothered you , but browsing through the web Q & A file on P90X your replies to people caught my attention – so its you , sorry !
    How do I go about it as all the forms only have America?Canada listed and all my efforts to sending the filled-out form fails. Thank you for your time.
    Regards
    Sikander

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