What do I think about it? P90X is the real thing. J has already shown improvement in muscle gain and fat loss after ONE WEEK. The workouts are challenging and diverse enough to stress all muscle groups. There is a cardio and flexibility element as well (several cardio and yoga dvds) so this really is a workout system for people who want to increase their overall fitness. It is definitely not a bodybuilder's workout, but that is not what he wanted. From a triathlete standpoint, I think that the P90X workout would benefit me (and other racers) immensely by promoting all around fitness, but you would still have to supplement with traditional swims, bikes and runs (obviously). So far, there is nothing I can see about P90X that is negative. The trainer, Tony Horton, really knows his stuff - he is motivating, gives adaptations for all fitness levels, and stresses proper form and knowing your own body. This system is about as close to having a personal trainer as you can get outside of the gym.
The nutrition plan is basically just clean eating and is right on as well. This is the part McSexy struggles with. He has always been athletic, but I don't think he was given the best nutrition habits early on, and he has a massive sweet tooth (and pizza tooth!). He is doing very well, but it definitely takes a long time for tastebuds to adjust to no sugar or fatty foods. But, as I always tell everyone, the way your body looks is 75% what you eat and 25% what you do in the gym, and the P90X system makes no exceptions - if you don't eat clean, you won't see extreme results. God, why did you have to make Chevy's?
I want to start doing it with Jason, I just need to get motivated. I had to buy a new pair of jeans today, because my old ones are getting too tight to feel comfortable. This isn't so much the problem, I am not obsessed with my weight, but I really do not like feeling out of shape. I don't mind carrying around extra poundage as long as I am toned, strong and have muscle definition. Grad school ruined my fitness-nazi mindset, but I really need to get back into a regular schedule. I have so much more energy, my clothes fit better, and I feel better about myself when I am able to hit the gym four or five times a week. I don't plan on doing any triathlons next year, because I'll hopefully be pregnant or have a newborn, but I would like to be moderately fit going into this pregnancy, and I don't feel like I am. We will see. Working out at home is hard for me because I there is always things that need to be done (cleaning, organizing, cooking, etc) and it is hard for me to shut off my brain when I can see stuff piling up around me. That is why the gym works so well for me.
Anyway, "before" pictures of Jason to follow once I get them. Then I will post "after" pictures at the 90-day mark and let y'all know how we feel about it then!
Note: I forgot to mention that the P90X program is not really for people who are not used to working out or who are very out of shape. It is for people in moderate to excellent shape with some knowledge of weightlifting and appropriate form. It is HARD and it will kick your fanny! If this is you, if you are in average shape and have been working out moderately for a while, then I would definitely give it a go!
I'll leave you with this quote:
"The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials."
-Chinese Proverb
