When considering P90X the cost can be a concern for some especially when they realize that buying the program may be just the beginning. The ads emphasize that very little equipment is required to do the program but what does that really mean? What is absolutely necessary and what can you live without when you're starting P90X?
While it's not ideal you actually can get started and do a lot of the program without any equipment. You will definitely miss out on a few things but, you can get still great workouts. I'm assuming that you have certain things already like a small towel, and a chair for triceps dips and a few seated exercises. The cardio workouts truly do not require any equipment at all.
A mat is a good idea for Yoga, Stretch and Ab Ripper.
The X Stretch program doesn't really require equipment either as long as you can have a floor with a little padding. If you only have a hard floor available then you will want to have a mat. The same goes for Ab Ripper X.
Yoga X could be done without equipment but, you will be much happier if you have a yoga mat. The reason is that a yoga mat, also known as a sticky mat, helps keep your hands and feet from slipping while doing the various poses. This means that you can focus on good form and getting the most from the workout rather than constantly trying to keep your hands and feet from sliding out from under you. A mat will give you both comfort and safety.
The strength training workouts will require some equipment.
There are exercises in the strength workouts that you really can't do unless you have some form of resistance. Examples of this type of exercise are: lawn mower, pull-ups, skull crushers. You can use bands, dumbbells or even kettle bells for resistance. If you don't want to buy any of these things you can use any heavy item (e.g. jug of water, bag of coins) as long as you can get a secure grip. Whatever you use you'll want to have a couple of options to go heavier or lighter in order to challenge the different muscle groups sufficiently. In order to do pull-ups you either need a pull-up/chin-up bar or resistance bands and a sufficiently high enough spot to anchor them. Again if you can find a way to improvise this some other way that's great. Just make sure whatever you're using is sturdy and that you can get a secure grip.
You will want a couple of things for the nutrition plan too.
Measuring cups are a must. I also highly recommend a digital food scale. Especially when you are using the Portion Approach, a scale will take the guess work out and help you make sure that you're getting the right portion sizes.
The list of necessities is actually pretty short.
In summary, you need a way to do or simulate pull-ups, some form of resistance in at least a couple different weights or levels, a mat (yoga mat and possibly a more cushioned mat), measuring cups, and a digital food scale.
There are plenty of things you can add down the line as you get into the program and get a better idea of how various tools and equipment would support your progress. The good news is that they can wait until you're ready. So, go ahead and get started.
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