Body Building with Tony Horton

I find nowadays fitness routines or people going around wasting time and energy to exercise to get themselves looking better or feeling better about themselves is a pile of rubbish. Come on. I never lift a weight or join exercise classes in my life and you want to know something: I have still a clean bill of health and nothing wrong with me. And so many others could think that way if they live their life the way they want it. As soon as they see people in shape on TV saying "you could look like this and feel like this, all of sudden they just want it. Basically, you just brainwash people's minds thinking they need it. It's all about the buck and there is no careful feedback on what you reflect or give out. And if I sound negative about the whole thing, well just go ahead bitch me out then. But I will laugh at you guys more and more!

I am interested in doing P90X with my wife as she wants to lose weight and it seems like a good workout program. I am 33, 6'1", 176 lbs, thin, but not cut up like I used to be. I train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts and was wondering if doing P90X will hurt my training because I will be too tired? Thanks, Robert

Robert - My husband and I are doing P90X and love it! You'll probably be able to incorporate your training into the P90X program, so I wouldn't be too worried about tiring out. There are actually 3 different routines to choose from, so you can choose the one you think will work best for you. I am doing the lean routine, while my husband is doing the classic. I like to distance run, and have kept that up while doing this program. Good luck!

I received the P90X program July 9th 2007. I started seeing and feeling the results just after 1 week. I work in sales and always need to look my best and be sharp. I actually wish that I could make money selling this. I have been telling everyone that knows me about what I have found. I can't wait to take my 30 day pictures. I feel more alive, and my mind hasn't been this sharp in years. My wife is also so surprised on how flexible I have become so quickly. I have a smith machine in the garage and have gotten more out of P90X in 23 days than I have gotten out of my bench in 1 year. Tony is the man and really brings the fun to this program. Lastly the most exciting part about P90X is that it's not a program where you will get bored and just get short term results, this has become a part of my lifestyle. To all of you reading this....order it and "BRING IT"!!

Aristotle said, "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act but a habit." The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different outcome. In order to achieve an extraordinary of level of fitness we need to strive for extraordinary exercises, which challenges us to step out of our level of comfort. I have incorporated several of the exercises provided in P90X with my clients and have tweaked many in order to provide incredible results. Champions are those who remain courageous in the presence of ridicule. All the best, Tony.

I just started the P90X program. The workout is as advertised "extreme." But it is not for rookies, don't expect to be able to complete the routines or keep up with Tony and his people on the DVDs. The yoga routine is 90 minutes. First try I made it through 60 minutes while doing many of the poses badly. But it is still a great work out. I have found the bands difficult to use so far. I wish they showed more techniques on them.

I am planning to start p90x in January 2008. I'm currently doing Power90. I want to know more about the three levels. The infomercials did not refer to 3 levels. I am worried about being able to "Bring It" and don't want to waste my money if I can't do it. Thanks.

I am starting my 5th week or 2nd phase of P90X now, and I am a firm believer in it. I used to go to the gym and workout for 1 1/2 hrs everyday. I thought 4 sets of 6 reps on the bench press was "working out". Boy, was I ever surprised when I started P90X, and I couldn't even finish some of the workouts let alone keep up with Tony and his crew. After 5 weeks I am down 13 lbs and have doubled my pull up reps. Each workout,even the weight workouts,are done at a pace that brings cardiovascular work into the mix. Which provides results very quickly. If you're thinking about P90X, I suggest you do it. You will not be disappointed. Trust me.

My wife and I are into our second week of this and wow! It is definitely a great workout. We love how Tony coaches through the program and lets you know it is OK if you are not able to keep up with them. We are going at our own pace but we are bringing it every time. One day we will be able to keep up the pace. After trying different workout plans in the past and not seeing results, I know we will with P90X. Thanks!

I just completed week one of P90X and loved it. People are already noticing changes in my body, and I am shocked. I feel better and stronger everyday and can't imagine how wonderful I am going to look by day 90. It's tough but worth it.

You are fantastic Lori. Keep up the good work. Your positive attitude helps keep the rest of us on track.

I am in my 5th week and definitely loving the program. A unique and great aspect of this workout program is that you can take it on the road. I go to a lot of conferences through work, and frankly there are few windows when I'm home for 90 days at a stretch. With that said, I bring the DVD's, resistance bands and my portable DVD player with me on the road and am able to get in great workouts on the road. Admittedly, not having the pull up bar can be a drag, but the resistance bands are adequate substitutes in a pinch.

My wife Michelle and I are 43. We are on our 11th week for the second time this year. Our first time was from January to March last spring. We are both in the best shape of our lives and loving it. I have recommended this program to many of my friends. Like the program suggests, just press play, and the results happen. We are off to Cancun next week. "Do your best and forget the rest." And "You can do anything for 30 seconds." These have become words we truly believe in.

There are always going to be critics that feel insecure and have to cut down others to feel better about themselves, oh well who cares, they're negative because they've never tested themselves and that is too bad. Anyway not going to rent space in my brain worrying about what they think. I am 42, and just finished the P90X routine, and I am happy to say I like, no love, the results. I haven't been in this great of shape or looked this good since I was a 22 year old Marine. I would recommend this and only this workout to anyone who is serious about changing their bodies. I have tried many different workouts in my life, but this is the only one I would stand by. The constant muscle confusion, consistency and diet are the keys. By Summer 2008 I'll be 43, have 16" guns, and a six pack, 25 years after I graduated High School.

Kenny, way to go. You have the right attitude.

I am 15 years old. I am in week five and the results were amazing. I was a little bit overweight and now I can see my 6 pack starting to show. I also do in addition to P90X, thirty minutes on the treadmill and another 15 on the cross trainer elliptical machine every day. this has actually made the results much faster.

I started P90X on Feb 21st, 2008, so I am now in Phase 3 week 2 of P90X Classic. I'm 43 and I have dropped from 230 lbs to 197 lbs. I feel better than I've ever felt, and I've never looked better. I don't think I've ever taken off my shirt at the beach in the last 10-15 years. If I can give one small bit of advice. Yes, this program is grueling if you are not in shape to start with, so only do what you can do. Don't try to keep up with Tony. Do understand what each exercise is designed to do and take each one at your own pace. You'll get there and despite all the naysayers out there, P90X works.

I want to do the p90x workout but I need to loose around 50 pounds. I don't think I'm up to p90x. Is there a program that's good to do before?

I am starting my 4th week of P90X. In 4 weeks, I have lost 16 pounds and I feel great. I am 42 and wish the program would have been around along time ago. I was worried that the program may be too extreme because I don't like to exercise, but I decided to try it. It is grueling, but do what you can do. You don't have to keep up with Tony, just go at your own pace and you will see results.

Carl P, Try P90 which is the first and easier version Tony H. put out.

I am in my third week of p90x and I have lost 20 lbs, 2 inches. My arms have gained about an inch and I feel great. My friend is a week ahead of me and he has also had great results. As long as you follow the nutrition guide and stick with the work outs everyday, you will see great results.

This comment is directed to Steve. Your an idiot to say that there is no link to exercise and health. Look at the science out there and you will find plenty of info. I have both a masters and bachelor's degree in Exercise Science. I have been a full time trainer for 10 years now since graduate school. I think there are a lot of b.s. fitness gimmicks out there. However, the P90X/P90 programs are in my opinion, the best out there. I have a similar approach to training my clients as well. Muscle confusion, variation, etc. Just everyone do use the tools this guy give you at you own pace and be smart about some of the exercises if you have any limitations. There are easily over 100 health benefits related to exercise. If you don't believe them I will talk to you in about 10 years when your in a wheel chair STEVE.

Glad to see so many P90X successes speaking up. At 38 I've remained rock solid for the past 3 years after losing 70 lbs with Tony's Power 90 & P90X. To those who question whether or not they can keep up with the X, consider where you're starting. If you're generally in decent shape or are doing a less intense routine now, go for it. It will push you further than you've been pushed before and you'll love it. If you're way out of shape, like I was, start with something else and build up. If you can't "bring it" for a full 50 minutes at first, just make you're way through with the best you can do. After a few weeks when you find yourself able to somewhat keep up with your on screen gym mates, you'll know it's working. After a few years, you'll be daring them to keep up. It's the real deal and I am forever thankful. Thanks again Hortonhead, from the Pepper.