| Beachbody's P90X workout system is an extremely | | | | required. For those lacking a readily available place to |
| popular home workout system. Developed by Tony | | | | do so, a pullup bar will do the trick. These bars mount |
| Horton, the system uses the principles of periodization | | | | to most standard-sized door frames and should |
| to achieve impressive improvements in full-body fitness | | | | support most weights, although it is always important |
| in 90 days. P90X differentiates itself from other | | | | to check before buying. Beachbody also recommends |
| workout systems by working both the cardiovascular | | | | a yoga mat and blocks for the yoga and core portions |
| and muscular systems, resulting in increased strength | | | | of the workout system. Yoga blocks can help |
| and stamina. These results are achieved by | | | | inexperienced users maintain their balance during |
| continuously varying exercises; P90X includes circuits, | | | | difficult poses. Push-up stands, which decrease stress |
| plyometrics, interval training, and several other forms of | | | | in the wrists and allow for increased range of motion, |
| exercise. Though the system is designed for the home, | | | | are highly recommended. |
| some equipment is required. Additionally, nutrition is | | | | P90X Supplies |
| highly emphasized due to the intense nature of P90X. | | | | In addition to the above exercise equipment, |
| The P90X workouts come on a series of thirteen | | | | Beachbody recommends that users purchase a heart |
| DVDs. Though it might seem obvious, the first | | | | rate monitor to assess effort levels and fatigue, as |
| equipment requirement for P90X users is a working | | | | well as to measure their fitness progression throughout |
| DVD player and compatible television. For the strength | | | | the program. The heart rate monitor is useful during |
| exercises, dumbbells or resistance bands are required. | | | | cardiovascular exercise, because it opens a window |
| It is generally best to have both, though either one will | | | | into the workings of the body. Users can immediately |
| do. The dumbbells should weigh at least 10 to 50 | | | | see how hard they're working at any given speed, and |
| pounds, although more weight may be utilized by very | | | | know when to back off or pick up the pace. |
| stronger users. A good place to do pullups is also | | | | |