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samedi 2 février 2013

What is The P90X Workout Plan

By Hamish McIntyre


When fitness guru, Tony Horton introduced the P90X exercise regimen to the workout enthusiasts he brought home exercising to a whole new level.

The P90X is a 90 day home exercise system consisting of 12 DVD's and an integrated nutrition and diet plan. The program focuses on different combinations of exercises and nutrition to enhance workout results

What makes this program any different from the other fitness programs out there? The P90X workout system has some distinctive features that make it unlike other exercise regimens:

Avoid the Plateau with Muscle Confusion: Workout plateau is a reality that most people face with other workout programs, and this is something that the experts behind P90X program have taken great pains to address.

Exercises done at different intensity levels form an important part of the workout schedule. This 'deviation from the norm' allows the program to give the maximum benefit leading to better endurance, enhanced physical fitness and the much desired weight loss.

Combining various types of fitness routines and exercises - from strength training and cardio to stretching and yoga- for varied intervals allows the body to experience something called 'muscle confusion,' thereby avoiding the dreaded 'glass ceiling' of physical fitness.

How does it actually work? The reasoning behind it is that workout movements of the same intensity and repetitions done every day can lead to muscle resistance. The muscles adapt to the exercises and the body stops making any progress in spite of intense workouts. Varying the exercises in intensity (and duration) leads to the resultant 'muscle confusion' which makes it easier to achieve fitness goals.

Nothing fancy - Just Basic Equipment: One of the better aspects of this program is the economic advantage it provides. Anyone can begin with P90X because it dispenses with the need for expensive gym equipment. It allows you to use basic stuff like resistance bands and dumbbells for the exercises, and thereby proves to be a very cost effective program, especially considering the spectacular results that can be obtained.

It is only when a person wants to focus on upper body workouts that additional equipment like a chin up bar and push up stands will be required. In most cases, however, quality resistance bands are good enough to begin and you can then add other exercise equipment as you work your way up.

Individually Focused Nutrition Plan: As we know nutrition plays an important role in any fitness program. The best workouts, if combined with poor nutrition, will end up giving less than desired results.

Tony Horton and Beachbody - a company holding a BBB 'A' rating, integrated a nutrition plan that allows exercisers to derive maximum benefit from the PX90 workouts. Their theory is that at different levels of fitness, the body requires different amounts of energy.

The P90X nutrition plan is therefore divided into 3 levels based on your weight and energy output. The program recommends that you go with a nutrition plan, the one that you will stick with until your fitness / weight levels change.

The first phase begins with a low carb eating plan, and then with each subsequent level the carbohydrate content is increased. Higher levels of carbohydrates are added to meet the body's increasing demand for additional energy.

This combination of exercises and nutrition system provides a very powerful method of workout that gives immediate results.

How suitable is it for me? The P90X workout system may seem extreme, but it does offer flexibility for both types of exercisers- experienced fitness freaks as well as a beginners.

The program has 3 levels of workout in each 30 day phase. It is seen that most people prefer to start off with a workout routine that is easy to begin with, and as they become progressively fitter they intensify their workouts. This strategy proves successful because not only does it help them avoid burnout, but also gives them the motivation to complete the entire 90 day program.

If you are seeking a workout schedule that promotes quick fitness result and gives you the luxury of working out from home, P90X program is the one that you need to consider. The verdict is clear because the results speak for themselves: the PX90 program meets the expectations of beginners and the more experienced athletes. It seems with P90X, it is the case of you can have your cake and eat it too, figuratively at least!




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