P90X came out in 2005 and remains one of the best home workout systems in existence. While the length of the workouts might be a concern, I’ve found that you can still get great results by selecting the most effective 20 minute portions of each workout.
I have two kids in high school and they asked for a workout system they could use over the summer to get in peak shape but would also be easy to stick with even while on vacation.
What I Love About P90X
The great thing about the P90X videos is that they push you to keep your workouts intense. When you are working out at the gym, it’s easy to rest too much between sets. P90X forces you to minimize rest. And this increases your overall results.
The other thing I love about P90X is that it is very oriented towards athletes (especially the plyometrics) while at the same time hitting aesthetics. Many athletes get deep into power lifting and miss out on important aspects of fitness. P90X really does hit all the bases.
Finally, P90X keeps things interesting. You get a lot of variety. It’s not the same 4 lifts over and over.
Two Week P90X Rotation
Below is a two week rotation for P90X that also includes a bonus day of benching and deadlifting (I prefer the hexbar for athleticism and minimizing injury). In addition to the workout below, I recommend a minimum daily 30 minute walk or moderate exercise bike for metabolic health, although 60 minutes is better if you can fit it in.
Week 1:
Chest & Back
43:24 – 24:47
Plyometrics
48:50 – 25:27
Shoulders & Arms
49:33 – 24:45
Legs & Back
46:10 – 21:39
Plyometrics
24:58 – 5:23
Bonus: Bench & Hexbar Deadlift
Week 2:
Chest, Shoulders & Triceps
46:49 – 25:01
Plyometrics
48:50 – 25:27
Back & Bicep
42:25 – 24:25
Plyometrics
24:58 – 5:23
Legs & Back
18:30 – 4:28
Bonus: Bench & Hexbar Deadlift
