| The P90X workout system uses the training science | | | | muscles of the upper torso. |
| of Muscle Confusion. Over the course of 90 days as | | | | 02. Plyometrics This dynamic cardio workout (some |
| your body changes, so do the workouts. The exercise | | | | call it "The Beast") has over 30 explosive jumping |
| portion of P90X consists of 3 Phases that | | | | moves. You won't be spending much time on the |
| continuously introduce new moves and routines into | | | | ground during this P90X workout |
| the mix. This makes each stage of P90X as effective | | | | 03. Sholders & Arms This P90X workout incorporates |
| as the first (it also happens to keep you from geting | | | | a potent combination of pressing, curling, and fly |
| bored of the same old thing!). | | | | movements that will do wonders for the development |
| P90X offers this unique approach because research | | | | of the deltoid muscles, biceps and triceps. |
| has found that results from traditional workout | | | | 04. Yoga X If you think this will be the day to relax |
| programs tend to trail off over time. The more the | | | | forget it! The P90X yoga workout will challenge you |
| body adapts to the same old routine the less effective | | | | like never before. You'll sweat, twist, stretch to feel |
| it becomes. This phenomenon is known as the | | | | energized—maybe even enlightened. |
| "Plateau Effect.” By alternating between many | | | | 05. Legs & Back Get ready to squat, lunge, and pull |
| different movements, the P90X workouts avoid this | | | | during this unique series of P90X workouts for both |
| pitfall and challenge your muscles to continue to grow, | | | | the lower and upper body. Strengthen and develop |
| increasing your results throughout the entire 90 days. | | | | your glutes, quads, hamstrings and calves. |
| Take a look at the video to the left to get a better | | | | 06. Kenpo X Kenpo means "law of the fist," and that's |
| idea of how this works. ... | | | | exactly what you'll be throwing during this |
| P90X, or Power 90 Extreme, is a home exercise | | | | cardio-intense workout, that and a whole bunch of |
| system developed by Tony Horton in conjunction with | | | | kicks, elbows, knees, and forearms! |
| Beachbody, which aims for an improved physique in | | | | 07. X Stretch Keeping limber and loose is vital to the |
| 90 days through rigorous interval training. The program | | | | success of any fitness program, especially for the |
| emphasizes full-body fitness, and consists of | | | | PX90. This stretching routine will minimize the potential |
| cardiovascular, strength training, and stretching | | | | for injury and keep you at the top of your game |
| exercises divided into three 30-day phases, combined | | | | 08. Core Synergistics This total-body workout |
| with a nutrition and optional supplementation plan. | | | | incorporates cardio, stretching, and resistance to |
| P90X stresses the importance of "muscle confusion" | | | | strengthen the core muscles. By strengthening your |
| (a term for adding variety through cross-training and | | | | core, you'll be better equipped to handle P90X |
| periodization), so it switches the order of exercises | | | | workouts. |
| and incorporates new movements during each phase. | | | | 09. Chest, Shoulders & Triceps This routine is all about |
| According to Horton, muscle confusion prevents the | | | | he “glory muscles”. This super charged P90X |
| body from adapting to exercises over time, resulting in | | | | upper-body workout focuses on a series of of |
| continual improvement without plateaus. Several | | | | push-ups, dips, flys, and tricep kickbacks. |
| professional athletes and celebrities including Matt Diaz | | | | 10. Back & Biceps With a boatload of curls and pull-ups |
| , David Akers , Sheryl Crow , Pink, Ashton Kutcher, | | | | you'll add some real ammo to your guns. Don't worry |
| and Demi Moore[8][9] have unofficially endorsed the | | | | ladies— by using lighter weights, you can focus on |
| product in various interviews and on social media sites, | | | | toning and tightening, rather than bulking up. |
| such as Twitter, when asked what type of training | | | | 11. Cardio X With this P90X workout you’re really |
| they used to get into shape. ... | | | | going to sweat! As your body pumps oxygenated |
| 01. Chest & Back The first P90X workout is all about | | | | blood through your system, flushing out lactic acid, you'll |
| pushing and pulling during an intense resistance routine | | | | actually increase your number of capillaries! |
| made to strengthen, tighten, tone, and build the major | | | | |
