I am glad that you have seen value in my P90X reviews! I have been doing everything in my power to put out a ton of great P90X review information so that people can make informed decisions about the program.

Yes, the hip flexors take a serious beating during the Ab Ripper X workout! Please note, however, that there is a difference between extreme fatigue and exercise-induced soreness as opposed to acute injury. If your pains are sharp, intense and/or do not fade away within a few days, then you should have a doctor take a look.

Also, be sure that you are eating plenty of protein to recover from all of the P90X workouts. I use the P90X recovery drink myself, because it really helps the body to heal and recovery more quickly and effectively than simply taking in additional protein. Check it out at the Beachbody Store if you want more details.

It’s amazing what the power of a healthy resolve - and lifestyle - can do. Ultimate congratulations to you and your husband both!

I absolutely LOVED it. It actually repaired my 20+ year damaged marriage… yeah, sounds stupid but my husband and I had nothing in common. We started doing P90x together and it really drew us back into our relationship. At least we could cuss Tony Horton together

I started at 1 pushup. I ended with over 25. I lost 30 lbs. Two dress sizes.

If you have zero fitness you can still do this… just don’t OVER do it.

As far as P90X for someone who is overweight and out of shape, there are 2 answers:

1) P90X is an advanced program, so it should not be used at its full intensity by someone unless they have at least a baseline level of conditioning first. Beachbody’s Power 90 program is the precursor to P90X, and although it is not as intense as P90X, it is still radically effective. I have seen interviews with people who lost up to 100 pounds using Power 90.

2) P90X - like any fitness routine - can be modified to increase or decrease the intensity. I would still recommend a baseline level of fitness for anyone who was going to try it, but at the same time, I would give the age-old advice that regardless of the actual program that is being used, listening to your body is always the most important thing to do. Even during a workout as intense as P90X, your body will tell you whether you need to slow it down, or if you need to crank it up.

So, overall, I would recommend Power 90 before P90X to anyone who was really out of shape, and that is Beachbody’s official answer to that question as well. Since they made these programs, they ought to know!

You are an awesome athlete however, so in your opinion, would this be too advanced for overweight out of shape?

I like the response to the question about vegetarian/vegan nutrition also as I’m seriously considering giving the vegan life a real try.

Saw Bernita and she’s doing well. Hugs to you! Keep up the awesome feedback, I always appreciate your opinions!!

Happy Weekend!
Savannah

Yes, there are options for vegetarians. The nutrition plan has 3 ways to keep track of what you eat:

The Meal Plan Approach: You choose from recipes they provide, substituting vegetarian ingredients (I’ll post a list at the bottom of this comment)

The Portion Approach: You are allowed “x” number of portions for carbs, protein, fat, dairy, fruits, and vegetables, and as long as you stick with your allowed portions, you can get the nutrients themselves from whatever source you want. (vegetarians/vegans can substitute as needed)

The Quick Option Approach: There is a list of popular fast-food restaurants as well as name brand manufacturers of portable/frozen foods, and you can choose from a certain number of calories based on your goals, and what those manufacturers offer.

Specifically for vegetarians, the challenge is usually in getting enough protein, so here is a list of recommended sources that you can use to substitute:

Beans/lentils/soybeans
Cottage Cheese
Egg Substitutes
Egg Whites
Garden Burgers
Hemp Protein
Hummus
Nonfat Cheese
Nonfat Yogurt
Seitan
Soy Burgers
Soy Cheese
Soy Yogurt
Tempeh
Tofu

Getting enough calories overall, and especially protein, is very important during the P90X program, so they give you plenty of options to make sure that you are able to get everything that you need, but without going overboard.

I’m curious about the nutrition plan. Are there vegan/vegetarian options in the plan?