I went from zero activity to waking up each morning to attack the day’s routine. Was it hard? Yes. Did it require commitment and the right attitude? Yes. Was it physically challenging? Yes. Were there times that I didn’t think it would ever end? Yes. Was it worth it? Absolutely. Fast forward three months (90 days) and I have a whole new perspective on the program. It changed not only my attitude and lifestyle, but changed my perception. If I could do it, anyone can. It doesn’t mean they need to attack P90X, but they could attack a different routine and make it a habit that makes a difference.

During my experience, I struggled like everyone else but I kept pushing the play button and moving. Feel free to read about my journey on tomsmig.wordpress.com. Hopefully it inspires someone else to take action.

If you’re looking for a fat burning program you can do at home, Beachbody products are for you. Beachbody offers a wide variety of high quality workout DVDs to meet the needs of nearly everyone.

Tony Horton’s 10 Minute Trainer Workout is an excellent program for beginners and people with time constraints, like young mothers and business people who travel frequently. It combines resistance training with cardio, and can be effective with careful attention to proper nutrition. All you need is a television, VCR and a resistance band. You mentioned you’re already a regular at the gym and reasonably fit. Tony Horton 10 Minute Trainer probably wouldn’t challenge you enough to prompt fat loss.

For a fat burning program to succeed, you need one that adequately challenges your muscles and provides cardio intensity. The original Power 90 is a great place to start if your present gym workouts are predominately resistance training. If you do at least 30 minutes of cardio three times a week now, you’ll have to amp up your cardio intensity and duration in order to burn fat.

Power 90X was designed by Tony Horton to take fat burning exercise to the next level. Power 90X is an in-home boot camp designed to take already fit people just like you to a super fit status. The 12 exercise DVDs run from 45 minutes to 60 minutes. Each uses muscle confusion to blast body fat while building muscle. You say you’ve been working out most of your adult life, so Power 90X may be just what you need to take your fitness level beyond one that’s just all right, but not optimal.

You have two powerful qualities on your side. You enjoy the gym and you have well developed muscle mass. Most people who try to lose body fat with a traditional fat burning program fail, and this is primarily because they’ve ignored their muscles. First, take your resistance training to the next level. You want to keep your present muscular look while banishing a soft core. This also means performing intense fat burning cardio. Both can be achieved with optimal results by using Power 90X, and following the P90X nutrition guide carefully.

Best of luck with your goals.

Many people question whether they should restart their fitness goals with a beginner program like Tony Horton 10 Minute Trainer, an intermediate program like the original Power 90, or an in home boot camp program like Power 90X. Your choice depends on a few factors.

First, have you retained a substantial level of your former fitness level achieved in the gym, or have you let yourself go. If you have lost strength or become overweight, it would be wise to start slow.

Second, how much time are you willing to commit to your fitness goals. Tony Horton 10 Minute Trainer provide the most flexibility for beginners and former fitness buffs who have lost a lot of ground. Designed to be performed in 10 minute intervals, you can do one 10 minute workout per day or as many as you can handle for faster results.

Power 90 was designed for intermediate fitness levels. This program is a great bridge between beginning fitness workouts and advanced workouts. It’s demanding, but not extreme like Power 90X. You’ll get fitter at a steady pace. The Power 90 workouts average 40 minutes in length, demanding a little more of your time.

Power 90X was originally geared for fitness buffs at an intermediate to advanced level. The program includes a fitness test to see if you are personally ready for the demands of Power 90X. Generally, before starting the program you should be able to perform a ten minute warm up of jogging in place, followed by stretching. Then, with one minute rest periods between exercises, you should be able to perform at least one full pull up, one vertical leap, 15 push ups, a seated toe touch, a one minute wall squat, 10 bicep curls with 15 to 25 pound weights, and 25 In & Out abdominal exercises. If you can perform the minimum above, you’re ready to start Power 90X.

Starting any fitness program is more mental than physical. Tony Horton said it himself in my One On One interview with him: “P90X has become a phenomenon. Everybody is doing it. Even folks who probably need Power 90 or some other milder workout program first.” Tony designed all his programs for modification. If you can’t quite met the physical demands of an exercise, simply do a modified version until you’re stronger. Mental toughness to do your best and stay on program are your keys to success.

Best of luck on your fitness goals.