Price offers are listed in ascending order. Displayed prices include tax and VAT. Delivery prices are displayed is the merchant less expensive price. In those Price tables we reference of merchant that want to be showned only if they include tax and VAT and present a high satisfaction & quality. This referencing is charged. Our price tables are because of that non exhaustive and therefore do not reflect all offers and merchants on the market. Offers are updated everyday.
The P90X ® Extreme Home Fitness Training System is a 90-day intense workout program bundled in a 12 DVD box set with workouts for each part of the body, interval cardio workouts and inspirational exercises. martial arts, as well as stretching and yoga movements. The program also includes a detailed fitness plan with a schedule of workouts based on individual goals, as well as a 3-phase nutrition plan.
The P90X program requires approximately 60-90 minutes per day and can be done at home since the only equipment required are resistance bands and a pull-up bar. The designers claim that "you will transform in 90 days".
DESCRIPTION
Although available for several years, the P90X ® Extreme Home Fitness Training System saw a significant increase in popularity last year when singer Sheryl Crow attributed her sleek physique to the product. Suddenly commercials for the P90X hit the TV waves and questions about its effectiveness poured in. It is clear from the commercial that this product is not an exercise system for beginners or those who have been sedentary. (these people are encouraged to try the less intense Power 90 Program first). Make no mistake about the dedication it takes to get results.
This program, which includes 12 English-only DVD workouts ranging in length from 60 to 90 minutes, takes a lot of motivation and time. . Included are workouts for certain parts of the body (e.g. chest and back, shoulders and arms, abs), cardio and kenpo (martial arts-inspired movements) in the form of interval training, stretching and yoga. A detailed fitness plan schedules workouts based on individual goals.
Allows you to do a personalized workup to determine the appropriate resistance and intensity levels
coaching encourage participants to work at a self-selected pace and take breaks as needed
The variety and structure of the workouts improve program adherence and reduces boredom
Participants can track their progress and modify the exercises as needed
CONS
DVD in English only
We switch very quickly from one exercise to another, which increases the risk of injury
The practice of upselling in DVDs
Not suitable for people in bad shape physical condition
The intensity and motivation required can be overwhelming for those who don't have time to train 60 to 90 minutes a day
BOTTOM LINE
By promoting the concept of "muscle confusion" to speed up results, you go from one exercise to another very quickly, which necessarily increases the risk of injury. In fact, even the extras on the DVD are starting to show signs of fatigue and do the exercises poorly. Unsurprisingly, Tony Horton's “coach” solution to participant fatigue consists of a range of dietary supplements, shakers and bars. The practice of upselling is nothing new, but the recommendations to drink their shakers and take their bars can be abusive.
We found that those who were able to stick to the program for the recommended 90 days were generally satisfied with the results. They attribute the improvement in their fitness levels to the variety and structure of the workouts, as well as the convenience of working out at home. In addition, the effects of this method are long lasting, the actual progress and exercises are changeable as needed. Instructions are given to perform a preliminary work-up to determine the appropriate levels of resistance and intensity, as well as tips used in practice sessions that encourage participants to work at their own pace and take breaks as needed. Even with this record, only people who are already in good physical condition should try this program, as most of the exercises are at very advanced levels and the workouts are intense. As advertised, the P90X is a program of intense exercise which can produce results, but which we recommend for people who are already in good physical condition because the training program is heavy. The intensity and "dedication" required can be overwhelming for those who are less fit or who don't have time to work out 60-90 minutes a day. We encourage people with physical limitations (or those who are sedentary) to choose a more appropriate program.
Published le 3 Janvier à 16:33
