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I am thinking of purchasing the P90X workout program. Does anyone have some feedback for me?
Not sure what your workout routine/fitness level is, but I love P90X. It's pretty intense. Just did the Plyometrics workout this morning - it is a WORKOUT!!, and doing the Kenpo (fun!) tomorrow - these are my 2 favorites. I use the upper/lower body workouts off and on as part of my strength training; can't do them all the time, or I get bored. Hope this helps!
I had the same question as rvraaz. I have a friend who swears by it and it shows. I'm guessing by your answer that P90X would be a tough place to start for someone without a routine. Is that the case?
I started using P90X December 23rd 2008. It is now April 14th and I have lost 45 pounds. I absolutely love it. I will say it is one of the most intense workouts that I have ever done but after the first week I started looking forward to the next days workout. I am now on my 2nd 90 day program and am going strong. I did not have a routine when I started and it showed. I could not do many of the exercises but I did my best. By the 3rd week I was able to do pretty much all of the exercises.
I started P90 in Jan. I am a 46 year old female and definitely love it because it got me into a routine of working out everyday. However, for weight loss, I did not do so good, only about 4 lbs. I feel great, and strong, but now that spring is here I will have to get back to jogging in order to lose this extra weight. I am not much of a dietier so I depend on aerobic and counting calories to bring my weight down and P90 concentrates on diet and strength training. Love it and will continue with it but I also have to jog to get the weight off.
I am on the program solo. Though there are a couple of people that I work with that do it also. Good luck.
P90X seems to work best for men. I have 2 guy friends who used it and look amazing! Good luck! Hey -- does anyone understand how to use the "Target Heart Rate"? I know what my max heart rate and training zones are, but I don't know which number I should enter as my target heart rate on the elliptical machine. Is it the 80% number? A mean ratio? The max heart rate? So confused. Thanks!
That program looks intense and looks like it would be very affective. It reminds me of a military workout...I used to be in the military and I was in really good shape naturally, but all these years later, I have no one making me do it...so it is up to me. I thought about getting it myself, but decided on the turbo jam instead. Good luck whatever you decide.
Love it! My husband lost lots of weight (watching what he eats) and is getting really buff!! at 42, that's wonderful, good for his heart too. I'm 47, and lost about 15 lbs on it in 4 months. It has put me on a great routine, but for weight loss in women, we have to diet and stay away from the fun stuff, ice cream and cookies! I still don't get that part! I live by my P90X and urge you not to give up the Yoga like most men will. My husband and I both do the Yoga (as best as we can) and I believe that is what makes us stronger and tighter.
BRING IT!!
LOVE P90X!! The cd's don't give many modifications, and the exercises are intense, but the workouts are done very well and should keep your interest level. Highly recommend it. You can also log onto their website for FREE workout logging and encouragement. 
Finding your target heart rate:
1. determine your RHR (resting heart rate) - take HR first thing in morning before you are out of bed.
2. Subtract your age from 220 to get MAX HR. (EX: 220-40 = 180)
3. Subtract RHR from maxHR. (EX: 180-56 = 124) ~ 56 is my RHR
4. Multiply #3's answer of 124 by 60%, then add your RHR: (EX: [124 x .6] + 56 = 130.
5. Repeat above, but multiply by 80%, then add RHR: (EX: [124 x .8] + 56 = 155.
6. Add the result of #4 adn #5, then multiply by 2 to get your TARGET heart rate for optimal fat loss/cardiovascular benefit: (Ex: [130 + 155] / 2 = 143)
Hope that helps!!!
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