What is P90X2?
What are new the workouts?
How is the new program different from the original?
- The new program is an intense extension to the old program with workouts that focus on functionality, agility, balance, mobility and athleticism.
- The new program has more options in the nutrition plan to accommodate vegan and grain-free diets. Also, instead of counting calories, a daily portion plan is set up where you mark off allowable portions of protein, dairy, fruit, vegetables, etc. Much easier to calculate and record!
- The new program only has 5 workouts per week planned, giving you 2 days of rest. With such an intense extension to P90X, you only need to workout out 5 days to get maximum results.
- The new program does not include a scheduled recovery week and each phase has variable lengths. You are encouraged to listen to your body and advance into the next phase as your body tells you. Phase 1 can last from 3-6 weeks. During the first round of the new program, you'll probably need to go the whole 6 weeks. As you complete subsequent rounds, your body might only need 3-4 weeks to complete each phase. And there is no scheduled recovery week. You are encouraged to listen to your body and transition into a recovery period when you're very tired, but before your exhausted. Recovery periods can last from 3 days to 10-12 days as your body needs it.
- In the new program, there are no supplemental lean and doubles workouts. You will be getting the intensity you need in each workout to get lean from the new training.
- There is no traditional cardio workout video. Cardio training is interwoven into each workout, eliminating the need for a separate "cardio" workout.
What equipment to do I need?
- Resistance bands
- Chin-up bar
- Dumbbells
- Stability ball
- Foam roller
- Medicine ball
- Yoga mat
- (optional equipment): chin-up max, push-up stands, yoga block
What about dietary supplements?
- Supplements are optional, but the P90X2 program recommends some of the following supplements.
- Shakeology- protein shake packed with antioxidants, prebiotics and enzymes.
- P90X Results and Recovery Formula- helps reduce muscle soreness and assists in muscle repair and growth.
- Multi-vitamin
- Protein bars- great to use for a snack.
- Whey protein powder- use in homemade shakes to get additional protein
- Strength and Muscle Men's Formula
- Joint Support Super Formula
I want to try P90X2. What should I do to prepare?
- Take before and after photos.
- Measure yourself for before and after tracking.
- Take the Fit Test.
- If you pass the fit test, you are ready to begin the program.
- Create an account at Teambeachbody.com to log and track your progress through the program. You can even schedule your workouts using their calendar so you know exactly what workout you are doing each day.
- Print out the workout tracking sheets so you can record your daily success.
- Print out a nutritional journal to record your meals each day (a must to stay focused and committed to achieving maximum results).