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NFT: Does anyone still do p90x?

tbonfig : 4/25/2017 10:18 pm
Looking for a program variation and I remember this was the hottest thing a few years back. Curious if anyone has used it and would recommend it or still uses it?
No  
mattlawson : 4/25/2017 10:35 pm : link
But it worked then and will work now.
Did p90x 7 or 8 years ago  
Colossus of Rhodes : 4/25/2017 10:44 pm : link
I can recommend it now. Always have trouble pushing my cardio or my lifting pace when I'm alone. P90x dvds helped with that. I never tried the diet stuff.
I just started the on demand thing  
rasbutant : 4/25/2017 10:46 pm : link
Gives you access to most of their programs so you can explore and find the one you like best. ended up liking some that I would never had thought to buy going out into it.

The newer p90x videos are supposed to be better though I haven't done them yet. Was told it went from 45 min workouts to 30 with same results.
RE: I just started the on demand thing  
tbonfig : 4/25/2017 11:08 pm : link
In comment 13442171 rasbutant said:
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Gives you access to most of their programs so you can explore and find the one you like best. ended up liking some that I would never had thought to buy going out into it.

The newer p90x videos are supposed to be better though I haven't done them yet. Was told it went from 45 min workouts to 30 with same results.


A lot of the negative comments I read was that it was unnecessarily long and unnecessarily difficult, as in, you could get similar or better results with a more efficient program.
What is the general tone of the workouts  
tbonfig : 4/25/2017 11:08 pm : link
TABATA? HIIT? Tons of reps/sets?
45 minutes  
mattlawson : 4/25/2017 11:20 pm : link
abs every other day. 6 different workouts. it works.
I did the full P90x program about 8 years ago,  
Section331 : 4/26/2017 1:26 am : link
and still incorporate elements of it in my current workouts. I do a 30 minute interval workout on an elliptical, then do an abbreviated P90x chest/back, arms/shoulders, or legs/back workout.
It works  
AnnapolisMike : 4/26/2017 5:02 am : link
If you generally follow it. The weight workouts are good. After the first couple times thru you will push quickly thru. Best shape of my life when doing it.
The original is a very good program  
Johnny5 : 4/26/2017 8:31 am : link
I haven't done it in a while, but it is a GREAT routine to throw in between my (or anyone else's) typical weightlifting split changes. It builds muscle endurance, which most lifter's (ME) don't focus on. And actually if you get a weighted vest you can build some pretty good muscle with it. Even with just body weight your body will respond for a time.

I used to think it was too long... but really it's not as long as it seems. Around an hour and 15 minutes (hour and a half with ab ripper). I spend that much time at the gym every day anyway, and more when you add the commute. I think it seems longer because it can get monotonous. Still, a great workout I highly recommend.
I loved it...  
Dunedin81 : 4/26/2017 8:34 am : link
I have a gym membership now, which works better for a lot of reasons, but P90X and then Insanity helped me get back in shape.
I did P-90  
JFIB : 4/26/2017 8:52 am : link
Not P-90 X a year ago. Followed the general plan and guidelines for diet. I lost 50 LBs. P-90 is a spectacular program for someone who is starting out and not in great physical condition. I still do it once or twice a week but have fallen in love with hitting the heavy bag for 25 minutes every other day. I did put about 10 LBs back on but that was a result of poor eating choices and I'm back on track and it's coming off again.
RE: I did P-90  
tbonfig : 4/26/2017 9:00 am : link
In comment 13442350 JFIB said:
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Not P-90 X a year ago. Followed the general plan and guidelines for diet. I lost 50 LBs. P-90 is a spectacular program for someone who is starting out and not in great physical condition. I still do it once or twice a week but have fallen in love with hitting the heavy bag for 25 minutes every other day. I did put about 10 LBs back on but that was a result of poor eating choices and I'm back on track and it's coming off again.


Yeah I'm in good shape, but too much on the belly. Just finished a bulking/strength building program and now want to get cut. I'm going to give it a week or two and see how it works out.

Thanks for the replies everyone.
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