P90x

[forgop]

Just like with anything, the results you see in the mirror are directly related to what goes into your mouth and what effort you put into the gym. The diet they provide is just a guide and no better/worse than anything else out there. Right now, I'm doing weight watchers because I can track everything online and with my iPhone application, plus I like the plan. It'll "reward" you with more food if your diet is more focused in fruit/vegetables.

I have P90X and never really got that into it, primarily because I didn't have the dumbbells. Bands are doable, but I'm the type that likes to see tangible results in numbers, and that's something you can't really do with bands. Sure, you can choose which color, but it's really hard to track how much tension you have on them. It's certainly an intense program and not for the type afraid to get after it. For those really out of shape, I recommend getting into shape a bit before trying it.

[yourchoice]

Originally Posted by forgop

For those really out of shape, I recommend getting into shape a bit before trying it.

I hear that a lot, but I was pretty damn out of shape and it worked for me (lost 50 lbs. in 90 days). As long as you push yourself everyday while doing it, you'll get results. Only able to do 12 reps of a 20 rep exercise? Do 12, and try to do 14 or 15 next time. Need a break? Pause and come right back to it.

I think "you have to get into shape first" scares people away and since they don't have a program to get in shape, they never get into what they think is good enough shape to do it, which turns into an endless cycle. Hell, I did the "Lean" version to get into shape, and now am doing the classic version since I'm in good enough shape...I guess.

Thats my opinion anyway...take it for what it's worth.

[forgop]

Originally Posted by yourchoice

I hear that a lot, but I was pretty damn out of shape and it worked for me (lost 50 lbs. in 90 days). As long as you push yourself everyday while doing it, you'll get results. Only able to do 12 reps of a 20 rep exercise? Do 12, and try to do 14 or 15 next time. Need a break? Pause and come right back to it.

I think "you have to get into shape first" scares people away and since they don't have a program to get in shape, they never get into what they think is good enough shape to do it, which turns into an endless cycle. Hell, I did the "Lean" version to get into shape, and now am doing the classic version since I'm in good enough shape...I guess.

Thats my opinion anyway...take it for what it's worth.

You can certainly attempt to do it, but I'm thinking for someone who hasn't done a lick of exercise in ages. For example, I was doing some pretty hardcore spinning classes last summer, got busy with school in the fall, quit going to the gym, and had back surgery just over a month ago. Would I see myself putting in the Plyo DVD tomorrow before doing some work on the treadmill or something for 2-3 weeks? No way. That would be a recipe for