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Originally Posted by Wes Mantooth
So this is the first time I've ever heard about p90x and I've been reading a little about it as I am tired of the same old same old routine I usually go through. But considering somebody is already in pretty good shape and not looking for anything more then maintaining are there any major benefits to this program that one couldn't get from a normal exercise routine and proper diet? It sounds as though its a program that's based around improving physical fitness rather then just trying to stay fit, although I guess being in better shape isn't a bad thing.
Anyway I guess I'm just curious.
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I was actually in a similar situation before I started P90x.
Until about 3 weeks ago, when my gym membership ran out, I was weight training three times a week and doing some light running (6 mph for ~30 mins) three or four times a week. I considered myself to be in pretty decent shape.
I bought P90x because you can do it at home. The gym I was going to was getting way too crowded and my usual ~60 minute workout was turning into 90 minutes because of machine and weight availability. With P90x, all you really need are some dumbbells and something to do pull-ups on (like a doorway pull-up bar).
The thing I like about it most, at the moment, is that it is a very structured and easy to follow program. One of the problems I ran into with training on my own was that I never really knew if I was doing enough to get in great shape. These videos give you that extra kick in the butt and tell you EXACTLY what you should be doing. Basically, it is easy because you don't need to track what exercise you did the week before or anything like that...just do what Tony tells you to do.
Granted, I'm only three days into the program, but P90x definitely seems like it takes fitness to the next level. I never worked this hard during my workouts and I thought I was working at a pretty high level.
I think P90x would be good for maintaining a fitness level (if you are already at a high level), but it definitely seems like the program is designed to bring you to a new fitness level.