My Journey with P90X2,
Those that have read some of my blogs know what some of the
P90X2 workouts were like for me. The number one question asked is "Do you like it better than P90X?" and "which is better?". So here's my take on it and what I got out of it.
First I don't think one is better than the other, you don't have to have done
P90X to do X2. However you will be at a better point with the program if you have done at least one round of P90X. I like both programs the same. I plan to continue to do both and mix them into hybrid workouts. For me the best thing about X2 was the use of the foam roller and the emphasis on hip work. I think for me X2 exposed more of my body's weak points. I never knew I held so much tension in my calves and my hips were a area of concern because my left hip popped some and I could really feel it on certain cardio days. The use of the foam roller and the P.A.P. workouts really helped me to improve problem areas. Since I have done X2 and used the foam roller (Rumble Roller
®) my hips are so much stronger, no popping now and I know and can focus more on my tight areas.
P90X is just a good foundation for X2, again you don't have to do P90X first certainly if you have went through Insanity Asylum you can do X2. It all depends on what you're up to. If you have never done a fitness program then I would not recommend X2 to be your first. P90X is 90 days of muscle confusion and X2 can be a little longer or a little shorter.
P90X is the foundation and then X2 builds on that with more core work and athleticism training. The following link will explain the differences a little better by the man himself Tony Horton .... so here you go
X & X2.
Now would I buy both?..... Of course! Fitness in many ways is a journey, P90X for some is the start of the journey while X2 for others is a continuation of that journey. I feel you should always be looking for ways to challenge yourself and improve, you get out of it what you put into it. As Tony would say "Variety is the spice of life".
For me X2 was 100 days which included the final fit test.
The reason it ended up being 99 or 100 days with my fit test is because I spent extra time in some of the weeks. Phase 1 and Phase 2 are meant to be from three to six weeks long. During Phase 1, I spent four weeks because I wanted to get the most from it and have the moves down before I went on. During Phase 2, I spent six weeks. Three were spent doing the pre-set routine, and the next three were spent doing the alternate workouts they give you for this phase. I then took a recovery week as set in the program before I took on Phase 3 and P.A.P. (Post Activation Potentiation). Phase 3 is intended to be from three to four weeks. I did three weeks of Phase 3.
Why three weeks in Phase 3 instead of four? I just wanted to switch it up, I spent six weeks in Phase 2 but switched it up after three weeks. I was just trying to keep my body guessing. My numbers in the final fit test improved and I lost some inches which was great.
After pondering it a while I have decided to do a hybrid of P90X, X2, and Insanity. Last week I did almost a full week of Insanity workouts with the exception of doing Ployocide from X2 and did a day of X2 Recovery + Mobility. I miss doing
Insanity and I see great results from it. The first time I did it I dropped 15 pounds, so that's why I want to incorporate it. Mixing the three gives me the best of all three worlds.
Today was day one of the hybrid with X2 Chest, Back and Balance and some X2 Ab Ripper. I'll keep you posted how its going.
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Until next time :)
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-Coach Ric
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