Effectiveness of the P90x Workout Routine

The P90x workout is one of 2012's most popular workout routines and has attracted tons of feedback and google search queries. Particularly in the month of January, people have looked to p90x to be their vehicle to achieving new years resolutions of fitness and weight-loss. The p90x workout routine has attracted many knockoffs that are arguable just as effective and in this post i will disect the basics of p90x and tell you why.

Truth about p90x routine

The p90x routine is a very effective "military type" workout routine that involves a 90 day period of 1 hour workouts that frequently change on a daily basis as well as a monthly basis. The workouts are intense cardio sessions that incorporate resistence training that will tune up your body. You will lean out if (and only if) you follow a consistent diet in which you burn more calories than you take in.

While the p90x markets that you will gain alot of lean muscle, this is not really true. What happens with the workout is that you fine tune your body and lean out by consistently completing workouts and following a low carb diet and thus achieve a more athletic toned looking physique.

Example of Ineffective p90x personal experience

One of my best friends and room-mates has been doing the p90x workout routine for about 60 days. While his v-shape has definitely improved from all the pullups, his fat loss has not been impressive at all. This is because his diet is not correct. For p90x to be effective in terms of fat loss, you must eat clean. You must follow a lower carb, high protein and fat diet just like any other weight loss plan to see the best results.

Why p90x knockoffs are just as effective

p90x knockoffs such as Tom Holland's - "Supreme 90 Day Workout" are just as effective at tuning up and leaning out your body as p90x because the science behind it all is simple. Workout Consistently and eat well. Its not rocket science. If you consistently workout on a daily basis and challenge yourself with a scheduled routine...while eating clean in order to create a calorie deficit, you will in fact become more toned and lose weight. The p90x program itself is no scientific breakthrough.

Does p90x have going for it?

p90x is an effective workout that will challenge a normal or out-of-shape person to become more fit if they follow the routine religiously. The program comes with videos so that you can workout along with Mr. Tony Horton (whos in ridiculously good shape for his age). The most important part of the program is following a schedule of consistency and discipline. The program simply comes with items that help you do that efficiently. However, the results are completely in the hands and mind of yourself.

Is p90x worth the money?

p90x is worth the money if you make a decision to follow the routine as its setup and make a commitment to eat correctly while doing the routine. However, there are many knockoff copycat programs that are less expensive that are just effective. The drawback to them is that you may have to do a little more explaining to your friends about the program when telling them what kind of workout you are doing to cause all your recent fitness and weight-loss gains.

Concluding p90x workout tips

1. You must follow the program consistently to see positive results
2. You must eat in a way that creates a calorie deficit in order to lose fat
3. p90x is very effective if it is followed correctly
4. p90x knockoffs can be just as effective if the first to tips are followed