Have been hearing all about something called P90X and are wondering what exactly it is and why it is so popular? This program, which is known also as the Power 90 Extreme, is a home exercise (more aptly a home boot camp) program that is guaranteed to get results. It comes from a proven history and background of knowledgeable and successful physical trainers. It uses a new concept called muscle confusion in order to get results quickly and efficiently. The workout program targets many different regions of muscles in the body. It is made to be easy to follow along with, although the workouts themselves are not known to be easy. There is a nutrition plan that goes along with the exercise program as well, plus you will need some equipment at home, too.
Power 90 Extreme was first released in 2004, and it has been estimated that there are about two million users so far. The program was designed by Tony Horton along with a company called Beachbody. Horton has been working with Beachbody for years, and previously made the program Great Body Guaranteed. Power 90 Extreme is actually part of the Power 90 series. This extreme version came about after users of the Power 90 demanded something that was more intense. A large advertising push of infomercials has greatly helped the success of the program.
The program is specifically designed to get some amazing results within a ninety day time frame, hence the “90″ in the title. You can expect six days of exercise per week, with each day having a work out of a little less than one hour.
The results are achieved very effective due to a concept known as “muscle confusion.” Basically, the Power 90 Extreme program confuses your muscles by continuously adding and changing routine, therefore muscles will constantly grow and develop, rather than simply plateau.
This program comes with twelve exercise DVDs. Each disc is different, and focuses on a different kind of workout. Each workout will have a specific focus on a type of training (strength, cardio, or stretch), and on a specific concept or area (yoga, plyometrics, legs and back, shoulders and arms, back and biceps, chest, shoulders and triceps, etc.).
Although the workouts are pretty intense, they are at least easy to follow along with. On the disc, you will see the main trainer and motivator, which is Tony Horton himself. Behind Tony are a few background exercisers. Keep your eye on these people, since they will do helpful things like demonstrate the exercises at a lower level of intensity, or with different exercise equipment (such as with resistance bands rather than dumbbells).
To do the Power 90 Extreme program at home, you will need a few pieces of equipment. You need to have either dumbbells or resistance bands, a pull up bar (used for strength exercises) and a sturdy chair.
If you are interested in the P90X workout program, try searching the internet for more information. The internet is a great resource for finding out about how much this program costs to purchase and how exactly it works. It is also a good idea to read some reviews about the workout regime from other people who have been through it. You can also view some very impressive success stories and photos from those who completed the entire program.
