Is P90X Worth Buying?

Posted by Brad Campbell

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Apr, 2010

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A Review of P90X Workout Program… by Brad Campbell

Here’s another question I get bombarded with – “Is P90X worth buying?” I’ve been meaning to answer this for a long time, but couldn’t do so until now.  Why?  Because my girlfriend just conned me into doing a week’s worth of the P90X workout program with her.  She purchased the DVDs a long time ago (against my wishes) and never really used them.

Is P90X Worth Buying

After my recent three weeks of total laziness, she convinced me that I should start back to my workouts by reconditioning my body with a week of P90X.  I think she just wanted a workout partner and god forbid she actually use the plan I specifically made for her.

Anyways, I decided for a change of pace, I’d do the P90X workouts every night with her, for one week – this way I could let my readers know my honest thoughts.  I’ve always been anti-P90X because it’s like rooting for the competition.

Plus, I take it kind of personal when my friends, family and blog readers want my opinion on this or any other program…simply because MY workouts and diet plans are pretty much the best EVER and nobody should need an alternative, right? ;-)

So this past week I finally left my ego behind and tried out a workout program that wasn’t straight from my own noggin.  So how’d it go?

I have to admit, it was a lot tougher than I thought it’d be.  It probably didn’t help that I just took three entire weeks off and ate like it was my job…but nonetheless, I wouldn’t accuse the workouts of being easy.  P90X uses many of the principles I incorporate into my training programs, with the main exception being the use of a split routine.

I tend to favor total body workouts and feel as though you can get a greater metabolic boost, as compared to split routines.  Despite this fact, I was still feeling the burn pretty good with these workouts – especially on plyometric day (that workout was very TopFatLossTrainer-like).

Another difference the P90X system has when compared to my training approach is a much longer workout duration.  Most workouts last 60 minutes, whereas ya’ll know I favor the shorter, more punishing sessions.  The upside to this is that your body isn’t quite as taxed the next day.  I’ve got a “good hurt” going on all over my body right now, meaning I’m a little sore everywhere…but not too sore anywhere (like I sometimes get with my own crazy routines).

It’s also a big bonus whenever a given workout program allows you to follow along from home, which is why I made the Inner Circle the way I did.  P90X does the same thing and utilizes the same basic fitness equipment I use within the Inner Circle workouts.  Here’s a post I did that shows exactly what equipment you’d need for P90X, the Inner Circle or any other comprehensive at-home program —>> Home Fitness Equipment.

This is also designed to help get you lean and ripped, which scores points in my book.  Obviously, that’s the same kind of look I preach about on this site.

P90X Home Workout Program

Personally, I thought the main guy (Tony Horton, I think) gets a little annoying to listen to.  He’s kind of a goofball like me and says some pretty off the wall stuff in a really over-positive way, which tends to piss me off when I’m in the middle of a painful workout.  But he IS in awesome shape, as you can see from the picture.  Props, Tony…

So is P90X worth buying? It depends…

I’d say it’s a very solid workout program (I never looked into the diet plans…sorry) and you’d definitely get results by using it.  But then again, you’d get results from any workout program as long as you followed it alongside a proper diet.

My number one recommendation would be to join my Inner Circle or Platinum Personal Training for guaranteed fat loss, but I may be a little biased to this specific lean body program for some strange reason (can you guess what that reason would be?).  If that doesn’t float your boat, P90X would definitely be a suitable alternative that you can use to get ripped at home.

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Has anyone purchased this before?  If so, what are your thoughts?  Results?  Any feedback would be appreciated…

Your Coach,

Brad Campbell


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16 Comments "Is P90X Worth Buying?"

  • Bob Garon says:
    April 15, 2010 at 10:18 pm
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    Hey brother-

    I loved what you said here: “you’d get results from any workout program as long as you followed it alongside a proper diet.”

    That’s EXACTLY what it boils down to. You can’t outtrain a crappy diet and you just gotta work hard for results. There’s no short cuts.

    Great write up!

    Bob Garon

    • Brad Campbell says:
      April 16, 2010 at 1:55 pm
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      Isn’t that the truth? I think sometimes people want it to be more difficult than that…or maybe that’s what the industry has implanted in our minds…either way, it always comes back to the basics of diet and follow-through. Thanks for the feedback Bob.

      -b

  • Gianna says:
    April 16, 2010 at 4:28 am
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    I’m not trying to be argumentative, but I tried several workout programs for 12 weeks and got little results.

    It wasn’t until I did boxing that I could jumpstart my 41 year old metabolism.
    I had a trainer who I saw 3x a week for 12 weeks and every session was full body.
    He had me lifting weights that were unbearable and the whole time I was in pain.
    I gained muscle but under my fat.
    The fat did not disappear.

    I also have tried the PX90 and while it’s pretty hard, I didn’t like that it was uncomfortable having to watch the screen and try to do the exercises.
    I think if I could have just listened and did them I would have stuck with it.

    Boxing give me the results and a high that keeps me where I want to be.

    • Brad Campbell says:
      April 16, 2010 at 2:02 pm
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      Yep, it’s all about finding what works for you – no program is perfect for everyone and if someone is claiming that theirs is…they’re full of it. I really enjoy mixing it up with boxing as well – so many options for getting in an intense workout and it sorta masks the pain and discomfort you’re feeling during the workout because your mind is focused on something engaging. Thanks for the input.

      -b

  • Craig says:
    April 16, 2010 at 11:52 am
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    Coach – A very fair review.

    I look at P90X the same way I do coaching (and probably your Inner Circle?): the value is the education and the motivation. Once you get people capable of working out safely and effectively and you get them fueling properly on their own, then your job is complete. Of course, there is always room for refresher courses.

    In my opinion, P90X successfully accomplishes both. Now, I can put Tony on mute or not not watch him at all. I am free..and more fit and healthy than before.

    Again, a very fair review. Cheers!

    • Brad Campbell says:
      April 16, 2010 at 2:05 pm
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      Hey Craig – you’re right…it’s not so much about the types of exercises used, etc, but more about the education, accountability and motivation that a given program provides. Those are the real keys to success and everything else is just details. Appreciate the feedback…

      -b

  • Brad Campbell says:
    July 11, 2010 at 6:06 pm
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    Hey Evan – no need to worry about the types of exercises performed. Simply put, science doesn’t support this theory and it’s actually a MYTH that weight lifting has a negative effect on the growth of children. It actually has positive effects on bone health and growth. In fact, the American College of Sports Medicine, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Associate supports child and adolescent participation in strength training programs…

    The myth originated from a poor study of children that were doing labor intensive “work” several hours per day and these children had poor diets…the conclusion was inaccurately made that it must have been the heavy lifting that resulted in shorter stature, when in fact it was likely due to the poor diet and the culture’s average was shorter to begin with…so don’t sweat it man, I’ve been lifting since around 13 years old and I’m 6’1″…many of my friends are over 6 feet and have lifted since early teens as well.

  • kevin says:
    July 30, 2010 at 1:57 pm
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    Hey Brad! just wondering if doin the plyometrics and the ab ripper x will stunt my growth or possibly risk it in any yway? cause from looking at various sites and opinions, alot of people are saying it does and others say it doesn’t, so i’m not really sure if i should do it (I’m 5’4 and hoping to grow a little more)?

    also should you do this stuff everyday or not everyday? after personal workout (soccer, basketball, football, etc.) or before workout?

    Thanks alot man!

    • Brad Campbell says:
      July 30, 2010 at 2:23 pm
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      hey bud, check out the response i left a few comments above this one in regards to stunting growth. what stuff? p90x? i’d want you to be fresh for your sports workouts, so def not before. i’d either do them afterwards or ideally, about 8-12 hours apart…so early in the morning and then your sport-specific workouts in afternoon, for example. listen to your body and don’t slip into overtraining mode–you may only want to do about 50% of the p90x workout, since you’re working so hard already…

  • evan says:
    August 8, 2010 at 7:23 am
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    i wont have ta pay the extra 50$ will i? and is there a way you can take down the comments i sent thanks

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    October 18, 2010 at 8:44 am
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  • will says:
    January 8, 2011 at 11:18 pm
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    heres my 2 cents on p90x.
    I did it, all 90 days, and i will agree with you, its pretty dang tough.

    I dropped from 175-157 lbs in the first phase. [though, that was supplemented with about 12g of fat MAX per day eating (but i was consuming my body weight in protein..grams of course =P), and running 2-3 miles a day.

    Yes, p90x DOES WORK would be my simple answer.

    But, i feel like i should qualify my answer. First off, Tony Horton did not get ‘ripped’ using this program (my friend’s brother is actually a p90x coach). So those who believe they are going to transform from a John Goodman look-alike into a Tony Horton doppelganger within the 90 days are about to waste 140 dollars, unless they plan on completing p90x AT LEAST twice, if not more.

    Which brings me to my next point: it gets incredibly boring. The first month, not so much. I was excited every day to go to my basement and get in my hour of comedic workouts (sorry, brad, I enjoyed Tony’s commentary lol). However, starting at phase II, and at the beginning of Phase three, it began to feel more and more like a chore.. repetitive beyond anything. I no longer used the videos by phase 2, i had it all memorized.

    And as for the diet; it mainly consists of eating 2500-3500 calories a day.. something i did not really see getting me very ‘lean’.

    I had more to say, but I just finished two different Extreme Fat Loss circuits (which, i’m loving the results.. mind if i send pics of my progress?) and a Tacfit workout.. Im dead.

    thanks.

    will

  • Dave says:
    October 28, 2011 at 3:03 am
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    Hey Brad i know your probably awaiting this one but im sure your aware that P90X2 is or has been released. I have P90X however I wonder if you’ve checked into “2″ yet.

    Personally Im hesitant to even consider an update to this product given that I dont see how it would be of much improvement over number one. Its not like a software program where you fix the bugs in version 1 etc. I mean P90X has been out for so long and effective assuming its providing the results you desire that I dont see how a new version could really deliver any substantial benefit aside from more reps, sets, different exercises or more days per week.

    Your thoughts?

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