P90X - Do You Have Time for This Workout?

by Jacki Donaldson (Subscribe to Jacki Donaldson's posts)
Nov 14th 2008 9:00AM

Categories: Fitness

I've been hearing people rave about the P90X workout system. I know one person following it religiously and a few others who are taking a stab at its various components -- there are 12 workouts, designed to transform your body from regular to ripped in just 90 days, a three-phase nutrition plan, a fitness guide, a calendar to track your progress, an online peer support group, and whew, so much more. I'm tired just listing all these features. Imagine the amount of time it takes to actually take advantage of each one. Now, I realize I'd have personal trainer Tony Horton walking me through the whole ordeal, but really, who has the time?

The crew over at Makeover Momma is on my same wavelength. This perfect plan just isn't perfect for busy moms and others whose schedules are tight and hectic. The workout requires a 60-minute commitment for those 90 days and while Horton's inspiring infomercials will surely convince you this is the plan of all plans, if you haven't the hours to spend sweating your butt off, you're better off opting for another similar version of exercise. Makeover Momma suggests renting a variety of DVDs from Netflix or borrowing some from your local library. Rotate over the course of 90 days, give it your all on days when laundry and dirty diapers don't have you buried, and shoot for 30 minutes if you can. Now that sounds more doable.

Tell us: Have you tried the P90X system? If so, what grade do you give it? Makeover Momma gives it a C-.

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Critter 11-14-2008 @ 10:03AM

It's definitely something you need to devote a bit of time to. And is best when done with a partner (helps with keeping motivated).

I am on my second round of P90X, and have had great results. We workout first thing in the morning (6:30ish) so that the hour needed doesn't cut into our day too much...

BB 11-14-2008 @ 10:22AM

Love the P90x , I have the program start to finish and now I use the some of the workout's 2 to 3 times per week. If you don't like body weight exercises this progam isn't for you but if you like to work out hard and push your limits this program is the best

Heather 11-14-2008 @ 12:05PM

I love this program! I too am a busy Mom of 2 always running for extra activities for the kids. Work full time for our own Company. I find time by getting up early in the morning. In fact if I didn't get my early workout in I don't have the energy to get through the day.
P90X is a killer program, love every part of it, and love the fact that it's not just the same old easy to do monotomous stuff. I give P90X an A+++++++++

oh, yes I still have time to cook and clean. If you want to be in shape bad enough, you'll find the time.

Kari 11-14-2008 @ 4:53PM

I agree. I do P90X early in the morning and the hour goes by without cutting into my day at all. The yoga video is great, and I've definitely seen results.

mg 11-14-2008 @ 2:07PM

Definitely love it! Am a mom of 2, work full time and make time for an hour workout at least 4x a week. I've done the 90 day program from start to finish with awesome results. And still willing to keep on going!
Just like any program, unless you're willing to take the time to do it, it's not going to work