P90X the Essentials
P90X IS extreme and requires a large amount of devotion and demands that you are in decent shape to start. If you have not worked in years and feel unable to perform the difficult exercises in P90X I would recommend trying one of the less extreme Beachbody products like Power90. That said, if you're ready for P90X here is what’s recommended
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Some type of pull-up bar, one that Beachbody sells is large and allows for multiple pull up positions you need.
A yoga or plyo mat. These can be purchased almost anywhere including Beachbody Web site. I highly recommend this as it is useful to yoga and plyometrics and I actually use for all my training.
Dumbbell set or resistance bands I have both, I'm used to the dumbbells but I have used the resistance bands and they work fine, some exercises actually work better than dumbbells.
Finally, you need an area with your TV and DVD player that has enough space to maneuver and perform the required exercises. My living room works well for me and I generally use a 5-foot by 5 foot area to work in. The plyometrics routine demands the most space as it is "jump training" and you're constantly moving and jumping around.
Once you have created, now it's up to you to keep pushing play and "make" as Tony Horton says. The great thing about P90X is that it comes with a 90 days money back guarantee, so you should at least try, there's nothing to lose. Take it from me, I'm a guy who has a gym membership since I was 16, after doing 2 P90X workouts I immediately cancelled my 24hour gym membership and not looked back. I can honestly say this is the best health and physical fitness of investments of my life. I look forward to the development of everyday life, because otherwise, P90X brings so much variety, I mean the whole program is based on exactly that. A variety of exercises that promotes more than 90 days "muscle confusion" there is no plateau, which in turn leads to higher performance and muscle development.
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As part of the P90X package you also get a meal planner with recipes and daily food suggestions to go into every phase of the program. This is an essential part of the P90X program because if you do not eat, then all physical exertion will be a waste. This program is not just about "getting ripped", but more importantly, it's a lifestyle change. What in your body is a direct result of how much energy you get to perform your daily activities? Honestly, there are plenty of healthy and tasty meals, you're not going to starve yourself or eat cake rice and broccoli for every meal. This is not a fad diet or extreme in any way, it is designed to maximize your potential and train you to eat right, so your diet is for the commitment you made.
In summary P90X is a great choice for anyone serious about in the best shape of their lives and the lives of a healthy lifestyle. For me it was about wanting a change. A change from the same boring gym exercises I should do for the past 10 years. P90X is like no other workout routine I've ever done, including my high school career and pre-high school athletics. Make the commitment and order P90X today, you will not be disappointed.