Ande -
I have been doing the P90X since early summer and like most of it. I don't have access to the heavy hand weights and pull-up bars they use, so substituted lighter hand weights and stretch cords instead.
I like it for several reasons:
a) I like following the DVD because I don't have to remember anything or, at this point, create it myself (although I do in my job).
b) I did get stronger throughout the series - especially in shoulder stability - which did translate into swimming without shoulder pain.
c) The yoga and stretching and core synergistics are among the best parts of this series as well as any of the strength work. I did not get sore - took my time and had been lifting before this.
d) Don't need a gym anymore.
e) The core dvd is completely kick butt.
There are a couple of parts I thought were ineffective though - the Kenpo (kickboxing) and cardio. These were weak relative to the rest of the DVDs.
Yes, it is somewhat expensive, but easy to follow and can be modified and used by anyone. If you like it, who cares what the experts say...:blah:
Good Luck.
Ande -
I have been doing the P90X since early summer and like most of it. I don't have access to the heavy hand weights and pull-up bars they use, so substituted lighter hand weights and stretch cords instead.
I like it for several reasons:
a) I like following the DVD because I don't have to remember anything or, at this point, create it myself (although I do in my job).
b) I did get stronger throughout the series - especially in shoulder stability - which did translate into swimming without shoulder pain.
c) The yoga and stretching and core synergistics are among the best parts of this series as well as any of the strength work. I did not get sore - took my time and had been lifting before this.
d) Don't need a gym anymore.
e) The core dvd is completely kick butt.
There are a couple of parts I thought were ineffective though - the Kenpo (kickboxing) and cardio. These were weak relative to the rest of the DVDs.
Yes, it is somewhat expensive, but easy to follow and can be modified and used by anyone. If you like it, who cares what the experts say...:blah:
Good Luck.
