Comments on: Does P90X Work? Common Reasons Why Some People Aren’t Getting the Results They Desire

By: Staff

Staff — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:54:44 +0000

Hello Spencer,

If you can handle it, go for it! First you might want to try the fitness test:

http://www.beachbody.com/text/products/programs/p90x/p90xFitTest.pdf

If you can pass, you are in pretty good shape and are ready to start. If not, you may want to try the Power 90. This program has the same ideas as the P90X and is a great stepping stone.

http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/power90-products/power90.php

~Tacha

By: Staff

Staff — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:49:58 +0000

Hello Betty,

I’m not sure if the P90X would be right for you. It’s actually not recommended for people with neck, back, or knee problems. This program is intense, so you may want to consult your doctor first.

~Tacha

By: Staff

Staff — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:31:42 +0000

Hello Denise,

You can use the resistance bands along with the band upgrade kit to do modified versions of the chin-up exercises if you cannot use the bar in your home. You don’t need a whole lot of room. If you can do two lunges in any direction (or at least two), you will have enough room.

~Tacha

By: Staff

Staff — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:25:16 +0000

Hello Rodger,

There is no age limit for this program. We can’t customize the program personally for you but you can. You are welcome to do the arms and upper body workouts. Not all exercise programs are suitable for everyone. So please consult your physician before beginning this or any other exercise program.

You should always warm up for a few minutes before beginning any workout, and you should never exercise beyond the level at which you feel comfortable.

P90X is an extreme fitness program and should not be attempted by someone who has a history of knee, shoulder or spinal (back or neck) problems. This warning is not to be discounted. There are many fitness alternatives if you have weaknesses or are prone to injuries – but P90X is not one of them.

If at any time during any of the workouts you feel you are exercising beyond your current fitness abilities, or you feel discomfort, you should discontinue exercise immediately and reconsider your use of P90X.

The user assumes all risks of injury in the use of this program.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact our customer representatives Mon -Fri 9 to 5 pm 866-492-0438

By: hadeel

hadeel — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:52:25 +0000

hello i am an 18 yr old female and i weight 107 KGs is p90x suitable for me. and do i need to do anything b4 i statrt the plan ???

By: jeremy

jeremy — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:43:41 +0000

Would it help me lose fat and gain muscle if I do just the weigh training exercises everyday

By: jeremy

jeremy — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:42:27 +0000

how many calories of fat should I eat a day to help me get abs and lose my love handles

By: Betty

Betty — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:09 +0000

Hi, I suffered whiplash in my neck and upper back 5 years ago. When I work out it still flares up. Is this program suited for people with injuries? I would really like to strenghten my back muscles again.
Thanks.
Betty

By: spencer

spencer — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:57:49 +0000

im 6′1″ and 190 pounds and i do lots of sports, and i was wondering would the p90x would be right for me

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:18:44 +0000

I am very interested in the P90X program and would love to get started with it as soon as possible. I do however, have a question. Thanksgiving (and Christmas, I guess) are upcoming, and the meals associated with these holidays are obviously not conducive to the meal regimen outlined in the program. My parents would probably be mad at me if, when I finally came home from school to enjoy time and meals with family, I wouldn’t be able to eat any of it. I was wondering if I began the P90X program shortly, if I would be able to eat those foods, and if not, if there is a worthy substitute.

By: lamia

lamia — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:50:54 +0000

HI, I’m 28 years old, female, “petite” (approx 5 4) and started off at 115 lbs, 19% body fat. I’ve been exercising for the last decade, started off with cardio (jog, power walk, bike) at 3-5 times a week for an hour, it turned into 7 days a week in the last 5-6 years for about 90 min a day. For the last 1.5 years I’ve also taken up resistance training and doubled my strength.
I started p90x Lean version (simply b/c while I love plyo and can do it, the chest and back I cannot optimally benefit from b/c I can only do four chin ups an zero unassisted pull ups) about 6 weeks ago.
I have not lost weight, in fact I was about 114 when I started so I might have gained one pound. I normally eat lean and I continued doing so, trying to eat more protein but I cannot say I followed the plan to the t. Again though, I normally do not eat junk or fried stuff (yuck) and eat grilled veggies, Mediterranean salads (I am MEditerranean European), yogurt, lots of fish and lean protein, and fruit. Sometimes red wine here and there.
I eat around 1700-2200 a day.
I added half an hour of cardio and one time a week resistance training to my Lean X program and did not miss any workouts.
However, like I said I have gained one pound. HOwever, I noticed that all my pants started fitting loosely and upon measuring mysel discovered a loss of about 3/4th of an inch overall-hips, thighs, waist (which was already 24 inches to begin with-yep the Mediterranean pear shape).
My goal is to get a toned look by going down to 110 lbs or so and 15% body fat-I don’t care if I don’t lose weight but lose fat percentage (yes this can happen I know.). I especially want to spot reduce-which as we know is a myth but will only occur if fat percentage decreases.
The trouble is that despite not losing weight, people tell me I’m looking very skinny and that my face looks sunken in. What can I do?
I do want to stick to this program, I love it . I also don’t understand how I would have gained a pound and yet ended up looking skinnier than I was before (and I was slim to begin with like I said).
I am not sure what my body fat percentage is now b/c I checked 2 weeks ago-so it might have decreased from 20% to 19..not sure what the beginning percentage was but the weight had been 114.
Perhaps it’s gone below 19% now.
I just want to look muscular and slim without looking sick -without giving the impression of ‘anorexic’ and I am starting to get these types of comments…:(

By: Danish

Danish — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:51:28 +0000

hey i was just wondering if i only do the p90x ab ripper will that help lose fat around my stomach

btw i workout every day for a hour burn around 800 cal so if i add the ap ripper will it burn fat ?

By: james

james — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:41:14 +0000

hey i was just wondering if i just do the ab ripper for p90x willl i lose belly fat and see resluts ?

btw i workout every day for an hour and burn around 800 cals so if just do the ab ripper will it work for me?

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:48:56 +0000

Hey just a quick question. I’m 18, 6′1, and 140 pounds with not much muscle mass to speak of. My goal is to be around 165-175 pounds with muscle mass. I’m not intrested in losing weight. but gaining muscle mass. Im on my 6th day of the program (Kenpo X) and im sore as heck. I wasent quite set on the nutrition plan because its difficult to work into my day. But I planned on have a cereal breakfast with a bagel and cream cheese, a PB sandwich for a snack befor lunch, for lunch generally pasta/high carb foods, another pb sandwich befor dinner, then a high protein dinner with a protein shake ( i eat dinner after i workout). Does this seem like the right approach to helping me acheive my goal? Quite a big question now that i read it but o well!
Thanks, Mike

By: Braden

Braden — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:26:54 +0000

hey, i’ve been looking into buying p90x. I am 6″ and 250. I go to the gym every once and a while but im looking for somthing more. so i was wandering if my body weight would effect my ability to achieve good results? Im 17 and involved in sports (volleyball, and track and track and field).