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Rating:  649 reviews
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Format: Color, NTSC
Media: DVD
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 10
Dimensions (in): 11.5 x 10.4 x 3.2
MPN: P90XDVDK38
Model: P90X
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 Good Home Workout August 14, 2010
C. Vercammen-Grandjean (Berkeley, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Coming in my fitness level was decent, I had just completed a half-marathon but wanted to change my body composition by adding more muscle and losing fat. My anaerobic fitness was not good and my upper body strength was poor, so starting out with the chest and back sequence was tough. The workouts, however, are fun and very different day to day. You will need to get some type of resistance, whether it's a band, set of free weights or something heavy to use for the upper body workouts, and you'll need a doorway pull up bar, other than that you're ready to go.
Awesome Workouts August 12, 2010
Joseph Wren (Huntington Beach, Ca USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
These DVDs are great. I used to go to the gym around 3 to 4 times a week and lift weights and do some light cardio. I had gotten to the point where I was usually never sore any more after my workouts and I was feeling pretty bored with the gym. After looking at numerous people's result videos that have been posted on youtube I decided to get the dvds and check it out. AFter the first DVD I was drenched in sweet and exhausted. I am 180lbs 5'9" 25 years old and I have kept my self in pretty good shape most of my life. I am a former marine and grew up playing sports. These workouts are very intense. Don't let the intensity scare you though..dont forget its a dvd and you can ultimately go at your own pace and work up to getting better. So far I have only been doing p90x for a week and I have already canceled my gym membership. Money saved =)
Great Fitness Program! August 12, 2010
T. Hill (Rome, GA)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
My brother recommended this to me. He's had good results with the program, and I would highly recommend it to others.
Before I give a review, I should clarify, this is not a weight training program that is meant to add massive amounts of muscle bulk, so if you're looking to bulk up to Mr. Olympia proportions, then this is not for you. I wasn't looking for that though. I wanted to drop some pounds, add some size and definition to my muscles, and add some good cardio and general fitness to my daily life. If that's what you're looking for, then this is really a great program. I've been, "Bringing it" for 3 weeks now, and I can already tell a difference in the way my clothes fit and my body shape.
THE WORKOUT PROGRAM: The program lasts 90 days. You work out six days a week and rest one day a week, (or you can do the low intensity stretching DVD if you don't want to rest), and the workouts last around an hour give or take a few minutes. The abs workout is done 3 times a week and last for about 15 minutes. The only equipment you'll really require are a pull-up bar and a few dumbbells, or some exercise bands that simulate the afore mentioned equipment. A good sit-up/yoga mat is nice, but not absolutely necessary, as is a heart monitor. That's one aspect of the program that I really liked; I didn't have to go out and spend a ton of money to see results. Also, I'm not a big workout guy. Never have been. The beauty of this program is that it breaks down the daily workouts into mostly 30 to 60-or-so seconds sets and doesn't get repetitive. The workouts really do go by quick so they're easy to stick with.
The workouts focus on different areas of the body each day, and most workouts consist of push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, various types of arm curls and shoulder fly's, and other exercises that are done without equipment (like wall squats, jumping jacks, etc.) There is a yoga workout one day, and although I've never been a really big fan of yoga, I've really grown to like it; it definitely makes you sweat, and a lot of the pops and cracks that I used to have when I got up in the mornings are going away. The yoga music is somewhat cheesy, but you can just turn the TV down and put on your own music. There is also a Plyometrics workout that kicks my butt every time, that can be hard on injured legs, knees, or ankles, but Tony (the guy leading the workout) is really good about giving you alternative low impact moves if you need them.
THE DIET: The diet is not absolutely necessary, but if you're eating a steady diet of really unhealthy foods (i.e. junk food), then you're not going to see the results as quickly as others. The diet is not abnormally complicated, but it does take some getting used to in the beginning and can be a little hard on your grocery bill the first few weeks as you buy the various types of food types you need in order to replace the junk you may already have on your shelves. You get two options for the diet; you can go by the pre-planned daily diet, or you can do the portion control and choose your own foods from within the provided food groups while regulating the portion sizes. I went with the portion control as some of the stuff of the pre-planned menu is quite pricey. Again, you don't have to do the diet, but if you're looking to shed some pounds (like I am) and see maximum results, then the diet really helps. The program recommends a lot of supplements too, but all are optional. The only supplements I went for were the recovery mix (seriously, I work out extra hard just to drink the P90X recovery drink; it's that good, plus it really does take away some of the soreness for me) and a chocolate whey protein supplement; I like chocolate shakes, so a good chocolate-banana-strawberry protein shake for a snack is a real plus for me.
In the end, it's up to you how effective this program is. I make it a point to get up around 5am every day to do it. If you're not willing to devote an hour or so a day to the workouts, or you're not willing to give up the fast food 3 times a day plus 5 biggie Cokes and 2 bags of potato chips, then you're not gonna see major results. However, if you seriously put time and effort into the program, then it really will get you into good shape.
 A bad way to exercise August 11, 2010
Jeff Rutsch (Oakland, CA United States)
2 out of 7 found this review helpful
These videos are a well-produced series steeped in terrible exercise technique. Essentially every single study and even anecdotal discussion with a strong person will tell you that the best way to put on muscle and get into better shape is through resistance training, where you lift free weights to the verge of failure in a limited series of repetitions, while increasing the amount of weights each day. It's simple and cheap and doesn't require an thirteen DVD set - of course it doesn't get informercials, either.
That's not to say these videos aren't hard. But being difficult in itself isn't weight training, and isn't the best way to exercise. Jogging, for instance, requires being in shape and is also very hard, but is not the ultimate form of exercise. There is no possible way to keep going on maximum intensity for an hour, the way these videos suggest - especially since heavy weights are not really a part of the program and anybody in very good shape can go above their bodyweight. And even if you could go at your maximum intensity for an hour, doing it every day for three months is impossible and a bad idea - you need to recoup and let the muscles grow, really you'd just injure yourself by trying.
I borrowed these videos from a friend who's enthusiastic about them. He doesn't go through the routines, but he picks up ideas for aerobic exercises from the video. And I think that's how the videos are best used - a whole lot of aerobic exercises, for people who are already in very good shape. The problem with this is that aerobic exercises should be ancillary to interval training, and actually following the 90 day plan here would tire the muscles and get in the way of weight training. So additionally, this athletic person should only use these videos while already taking a break from lifting. Anyway, if I'm doing aerobic exercises, I'd prefer to go jogging, hiking, biking, or something that takes me outdoors. Not just staying at home, watching TV.
If you're in bad shape, these videos are a terrible way to get into shape. With one exception - all the talk about diet in the booklet is largely a lead-in to buying their overpriced supplements. But really, a total change in diet, and eating protein powders, will do many beginners good. Even if this isn't the best way to do it, it will still show results.
I was specifically interested in the exercise-oriented yoga, because I'm having a hard time finding a yoga teacher who isn't going on about meditation and so forth - nothing wrong with that, but I want something more exercise-oriented. However the yoga video is pretty bad. I strongly prefer the Ashantga yoga routines I found on Youtube.
P90 X August 10, 2010
Derek
Great product....takes a little while to get used to but my wife and I love it! We are on day 28 and we are seeing results!
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