P90X is a 90 day workout program that requires an hour to an hour and a half long workout each day. This program includes 12 different workouts including Strength Training, Cardio, Stretching, Yoga and more. This home fitness system is targeted training for lean muscle development and a supercharged metabolism.
Many think these workouts are just too hard and require too much time. I'm one of many who have used these excuses for years. That is what they are too...excuses...for not even trying.
As the creators of P90X say "just push play". Don't let this phenomenal workout system collect dust in your fitness library. Put a DVD in and push play, give it a try. What do you have to lose?
Don't expect to have perfect form, to be able to do all the reps or maybe even get through the entire workout when you begin. Starting the DVD and putting in a little bit of time into your fitness every day is a hundred times better than not ever trying. Just set the expectation with yourself that you will give it your best shot and do the most you are capable of.
You will quickly see gains in your strength and flexibility. This program has several different workout schedules from Lean (mostly targeted to women who worry that too much strength training could cause bulk) to Classic P90X, to Doubles (for the hard-core fitness enthusiasts). If you've bought your P90X system recently you may also have a few extra workouts from the P90X One on One series including the 45 min Fountain of Youth Yoga workout. This is nice because the yoga DVD included in the original P90X set is 90 minutes long and people often have difficulty fitting this in.
There are at least 4 people in each DVD showing a variety of levels for each of the exercises. Just do the version you are most comfortable with. (e.g. I use chairs for my chin ups and pull ups as I don't yet have the upper body strength to do them without the chair) For the strength training exercises you have the option of using dumbbells or resistance bands. Either is a great option. If you are looking to save money at the start resistance bands are probably a less expensive option (unless you can find a set of dumbbells for a great price at a garage sale). You will also need a pull up bar.
How do you fit in an hour of fitness a day? Working out at home saves the drive to and from the gym. This may give save you an hour right there! Many people find they are most successful working out in the morning as they get their fitness in first thing before the family is awake and then it is done. It starts the day off great and gives you a fabulous increase to your calorie burn for quite a while (how long various depending on which workout you did that day). The increased calorie burn can last up to 24 hours after a strength training session.
An hour still may seem like a lot but you will gain energy and probably find you actually can get more done on the days you work out. Try getting up a half our earlier to gain some time for your fitness. Most people find they sleep better when they take time for fitness so your sleep quality will probably improve. Whatever your excuse for not putting the DVD in there are ways to resolve it.
Don't shortchange yourself, you are capable of far more than you believe.
Lori Thayer is passionate about finding ways to optimize life, from nutrition to exercise, saving money and improving relationships. She is excited to share these tips and tricks with others. Start optimizing your life with her FREE article "5 Easy Habits To Improve Your Health" at LoriThayer.com LoriThayer.com
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