MY HONEST REVIEW OF P90X2

After completing P90X2, here are my honest thoughts, likes and dislikes:

General Thoughts about the program:

1- It is not P90X, so don't even try and compare it.

2- It's not supposed to be like P90X, so don't expect it to be.

P90X is all about the science of muscle confusion, which is traditional periodized training (transitioning between phases of adaptation, mastery and recovery). P90X2 is based on functionality, instability, correct form and athletic performance.

3- P90X2 is not going to be for everyone.

The workouts and individual exercises themselves are very difficult without an advanced level of fitness. A high level of core strength, endurance and a kinetic understanding of how your muscles "fire" and interact in a synergistic fashion is necessary. Honestly, many of the individual exercises in P90X2 may seem awkward or frustrating. Without the aforementioned understanding of your "kinetic chain", which is how your muscular system links with your skeletal and nervous system's respectively, the program may not make sense for you. As your fitness improves over time, you will learn to feel this connection. Through that connection comes an intuitive understanding of how to push your entire body to work harder, get stronger, faster and more fit. This is why programs like the original P90 and P90X are so essential. Not only are they effective, but they instill this intuitive growth in a safe and healthy manner over time.  My advice is to enjoy the journey. Pick a fitness program that is right for you now and then tackle P90X2 when you are truly ready for it.

4- Overall, I personally loved the program because of it's efficiency and functionality - As you know, my motto is FullFunctionalFitness !   : )

Specific Likes:
- Stability ball incorporation with stretching and core work.
- Total body routines (X2 Total Body & Balance & Power). Effectively works your entire system.
- Base & Back. Strength combined with cardio-endurance at it's best.
- PAP phase! Wow! Efficient and effective - Loved it!
- Plyocide - dynamic and true plyometric's routine.
- Flexible schedule: 2 open days (allows you to do what you love to do, based on how you feel that day).
- Recovery & Rumble Roller, myofascial release - it works.

Specific Dislikes:
- Neuro-Intgrated stretching sequence with bands - Awkward in the videos and lacking explanation.
- X2 Shoulders & Arms - found this slow and repetitive.
- Yoga - Still too long at 68 minutes.
- One-legged burpees on stability ball. Just not effective in my opinion.
- Sphinx plank plyo bounce on stability ball. Not effective in my opinion.
- Plyo push-ups with 3 medicine balls - potential dangerous. I like the modified version. (Plyo push-up with 1 medicine ball in the center).

What are your thoughts? I'd love to hear from you.

***STAY TUNED: I am starting a P90X2/ASYLUM/INSANITY HYBRID Monday, 3/19/12. I will post the workout schedule here in the next day or so. Join me!***

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