Friday, August 14, 2009

What do I think about the P90X?



A lot of my clients come up to ask me about the latest fads and gadgets and I'm always happy to inform them of their effectiveness. The P90X is the latest fad to generate much hype amongst the masses. In my opinion, I don't think it's a fad. I'd much rather break it down in it's pros and cons.

Pros
- great value
- constantly varied program
- intensity high enough to yield results

Cons
- may not be safe without a qualified trainer to supervise you
- workouts are only scaled to a degree, some programs may be too hard or too easy depending on your fitness levels
- exercises are mainly bodybuilding exercises and are not very functional

WOD:
Teams of 2 (1 Working 1 Resting)
Each Teammate Complete The Following For Time:
100 Push Ups
100 Air Squats
100 Lunge Steps (1 Step = 1 Rep)
100 Jumping Squats (45#)
*Break Up Exercises/Reps/Sets However You Want

Strength:
5 x 3
Snatch
3 x 5
OVHD Squat

Inspiration: “It is not the will to win, but the will to prepare that makes the difference” -Paul “Bear” Bryant

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