Who Is Tony Horton?
When you see someone like Tony Horton in action you immediately assume that he has great pre-disposition for a buff body. You might be quick to think that “bringing it” has always come easy for Tony. The truth is that Tony Horton had to work for that beach body just like the rest of us. Like many kids, Tony grew up loving fast food and dreading exercise. Horton was a typical bony “weakling” and probably never thought he would bring a fitness phenomenon like Power 90 or P90X to the world. Not even interested in sports, being a fitness icon was never at the front of Horton’s mind.
One thing Tony did like was acting, so no one was surprised when Horton moved to Los Angeles to pursue his dream after graduating from the University of Rhode Island. He quickly realized in Los Angeles, it pays to be fit. That’s when Tony’s quest for fitness began. Horton joined the famous World Gym in Venice and began transforming his body. Studious by nature, Tony read books and asked questions of the pros at the gym gaining insight into what would one day become his own claim to fame.
Preferring a lean strong look to the stiff compact body builder image, Tony Horton stuck to activities that would improve his cardiovascular fitness while giving him the flexible streamlined but muscular look he desired. As Tony transformed his body dramatically, he also started transforming his life and outlook. People noticed!
It was the attention Horton got from his personal transformation that led him to become a sought after personal trainer. Tony Horton has trained celebrities such as Sean Connery, Tom Petty, and Shirley MacLaine, to name a few. His on camera work began when he represented the face of the Nordic Track in the late 1990s. Following that he transformed the cast of the action film The 13th Warrior, creating bodies worthy of the “warrior” title.
Amidst all of the attention, Tony met Carl Daikeler, CEO of Beachbody. The two immediately recognized the potential for a life changing relationship and joined forces. Since that time, Tony Horton, has gone on to create some of the most successful at home fitness programs available.
| Power 90: The first in the P90 series, Power 90 Boot Camp brought easy to incorporate but high powered 30 minute workouts to people craving better health around the world.
P90X: For those who wanted to really “bring it”, P90X was developed as the ramped up, intense progression from the original Power 90. The workouts and nutrition plan push people to really encounter their fitness limits and push past them in a successful effort to get ripped! P90X+ : Yet another step into peak physical performance, P90X Plus pushes graduates of the P90X series past new plateaus. In P90X+ new driving music and more intense workouts send even the physically fit into higher levels of athletic performance. 10 Minute Trainer: Capitalizing on the busy fast-paced lifestyle of many modern adults, Tony developed 10 Minute Trainer to get people moving and fit in just 10 minutes a day. By stacking cardio, toning, and body sculpting, no time is wasted and transformations are on the horizon. |
Taking what changed his life, combining his winning attitude and the dream that propels all of the products that carry the Tony Horton name, Tony has become the face that thousands associate with their fitness success. Through hard work and dedicated passion, Tony has realized his own dream and continues to lead others to reach theirs.
Hi
I was wondering if there are excercises that a person with type one osteogenesis imperfecta can do? My two sons and I have that condition along with other things. But we need to build muscle in order to be stronger and not break as often. I notice all the people you can help and figured you would be able to somehow help us. Please let me know. Thank you and God Bless.
Hi Jane, we’d like to try and help the best we can. It’s very difficult for us to suggest a program that would be best for you. Of course we are not qualified to give you medical advice and ultimately you’ll really have to consult your doctor or physical therapist before starting any new exercise plan.
You’re absolutely right, people with your condition must introduce exercise into their lives to prevent further bone loss. Weight-bearing exercises that work against gravity are best for preventing bone loss according to the Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation. I would suggest taking serious look at 10 Minute Trainer to start.
http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/10-minute-trainer-products/10-minute-trainer.php
It offers resistance training and cardio exercise and can be done in as little as 10 minutes a day. But you have the option of stacking the routines and doing more. 20 min or 40 min etc per day. This may be a good option so you can gradually work your way up at your own pace.
If your sons are young you may want to consider Shaun T’s Fit Kids Club…
http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/hiphopabs-products/fit-kids-club.php
What we suggest is taking down the details of these programs and the website addresses and having your doctor take a look at the programs and determine if it’s suitable for you and your family. 10 Minute Trainer is a fantastic flexible home workout program that is becoming extremely popular, with people of all ages. We sincerely hope this helps point you in the right direction and we hope to see you exercising soon!
-Matt
Staff
Hello,
I was wondering if a person that is just starting their fitness quest (out of shape) can even begain to do Power 90 X or 10 minute trainer?
The people on your commercials before pictures…well that do look that obease? What can a person that is considered obease be able to do?
Hi Lisa,
There comes a time (or several times) In all of our lives where we realize that we have to take our health seriously, both for physical reasons and mental. The important thing is to not only take that first step but to know that you are dedicated.
I would recommend trying 10 Minute Trainer. It is definitely an entry level program that you can gradually work your way into. Even our flagship extreme P90X program is flexible but not the best place to start if you are just beginning your personal fitness journey. You may not be able to do 10 or 20 lunges for instance, and you may not be ready to add on the resistance bands right away, but that’s what makes the program flexible, you don’t have to! You do as many reps as you can do, you set a target and you strive to achieve it. Each week you try a little harder and raise the bar.
10 Minute Trainer is a really good place to start. It’s only 10 Minutes a day and as you progress you can add more exercises, 20 minutes per day, 30 minutes etc. It’s a great program where you won’t be biting off more than you can chew. We offer a 30 Day Money Back Guarantee. So, you can give it a shot pop in the DVD and see if it’s right for you, if not you can send it back for a refund. We truly hope this helps and we look forward to helping you get started.
-Matt
Staff
I have been doing P90 since 2003 and completed P90X after I finished my second round of P90. My college age daughter has done the same. We both want to take a weekend class with Tony but cannot find out when they are available. Can you send me that information? Thank you.
Hi there,
My husband and I have completed P90X and are on our second round. We have both lost several inches and have toned quite a bit. We continue to “eat clean” but aren’t seeing the definition, especially in our abs, that we would like. Any advice?
Thanks so much! We love the program!
Hi Jill, congrats to both of you for completing the program the first time! You may be ready to turn it up a notch and try out P90X Plus, which is a program specifically designed for P90X grads. Please take a moment to check out the P90X Plus product page right here on our website for more details. This seems to be the best approach for you guys. We wish you the very best with continued results and congratulations again on completing the program. Here is the link to the P90X Plus program:
http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products/p90x-plus.php
hi there
I been working out for past year half to two years lifting heavy weights. But I want get bigger.
I was wondering even though I have been working out for awhile now would the P90X still get my body absolutly ripped?
Hi Angelo, P90X is definitely an intense program. You’ll be working out about an hour and 15 min every day 6 days a week. The great thing about P90X is the focus on muscle confusion. Read this article for details:
http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2008/08/13/muscle-confusion-and-weight-loss/
Also, P90X is very flexible in that you decide how much weight or resistance you can handle and you are constantly upping your performance as you progress through the program. We have alot of people from all walks of life finding great results with P90X from athletes to people in the military and you may just be surprised as to how intense the program is if you choose the right weights / bands for each exercise and routine.
We offer a 30 Day Money back guarantee, so if you find that it’s not the right fit for you, just send it back for a refund. It’s a great way to try the program out first hand. We hope this helps!
http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products/p90x.php
Does Tony teach classes?
Hi Karen,
Tony has been engaged in classes in the past but at the moment he is unfortunately not offering any live sessions.
I think Tony’s program for P90X is a very challenging exercise, and his attitude definetly helps to keep you motivated. I am on my 12th week in the program and I love it. The only problem I am having is that my feet are starting to cramp up when I doe lunges and some of the kicks where I need to balance. I was wondering if there is any suggestions on how to help with this? I am thankful that Tony has dedicated so much time in to helping people get fit.
Currrently, I do a combination of cardios 90 minutes per day, 6 days a week: rollerblade, bike, swim, walk, and/or kayak. I do these as vigorously as I can. In addition, I do weight training at the gym 40 min, 3x per week. In the evenings, I do a total of 400 ab work movements for the 3 main areas of the abs.
With the p90x program, what type of daily commitment would I expect and what portion of my own regimen would I be substituting?
My definition is okay, but most noticeable when I’m flexing. My torso looks okay, but not nearly as tight as I want. Again, it looks good when I flex, but not so great when relaxed.
I’m about 5′8″ and weigh 136.
Ruth,
The P90X could potentially replace your current workout routine. The P90X workouts are approximately 1hr to 1hr 1/2 (1 DVD) each day, 6 days a week, with the 7th day being a day or rest or optionally X Stretch. It is a full and complete workout that address all parts of your body. It not only builds muscle but you will get a great Cardio workout as well. You will be doing several different routines including some Yoga, Kickboxing and Plyometrics. It really can stand alone as your new and complete workout. Check out the link below for more information.
http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products/p90x.php
Hey Ruth,
Thanks for stopping by and congrats on living a very healthy and active lifestyle already!
The P90X program is approximately 1hr a day 6 days a week with the 7th day being a day of rest or optionally “X stretch” See the following link for the 3 approaches included with P90X, and a breakdown of each day / week.
http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/category/fitness/p90x-fitness/p90x-approaches/
While you can certainly opt to substitute some workouts in P90X with the other activities you normally do, it should be noted the the program was designed to be followed as closely as possible. Quite a bit of time and energy has been dedicated to the development of P90X to make it as effective as it is today. So, for best results we would recommend doing the program “as is”.
However, I believe you could easily sub out Cardio X, Kenpo X, and occasionally Plyometrics for your normal sports activities. However I think you’ll be hard pressed to find a better cardio based workout than Plyometrics, it’s killer!!!
If you want the definition you’re after you’ll most certainly get there with P90X. Be sure to take a look at the P90X Chin-up bar. It’s absolutely essential. It works EVERYTHING, your back, arms, chest, core, you name it! And, you can work your way into it by performing modified moves which will bring down the intensity at first if you need to. These alternatives are of course fully demonstrated in each workout.
http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products/chin-up-bar.php
I’m sure you are already eating healthy by the sound of it, but you’ll want to be sure to follow the Nutrition Plan as well. Overall P90X is designed to shed fat and build muscle. If you stay dedicated to the program you will definitely see results. We hope this helps please let us know if you have any other questions.
-Matt
Staff
Dorle,
Thanks for commenting and stopping by! Interesting question about the foot cramps. Well, the first thing is to make sure you are going through all the stretches in the warm up phase, and being diligent to really get as much out of it as possible. Next I would recommend spending a little off time (away from P90X) working specifically on your hamstrings, and stretching them out really well to get them nice and loose.
Below you’ll find a link to a few beneficial stretches that should hopefully help from About.com:
http://physicaltherapy.about.com/b/2008/04/14/foot-stretches.htm
Please let us know how it goes and we wish you the best and continued success with the program!
Any idea when Tony may have some live classes again?
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