What P90X equipment will you need? The good news is that you'll need very little P90X equipment for the P90X workout regimen. After Insanity I delayed starting P90X because I was uncertain about the P90X equipment and gear requirements, especially the pull up bar situation. It took me a couple of months to get off the dime and I don't want anyone else to go through that. There's very little P90X equipment required and it's easy as 1-2-3. There's NO HOME GYM NEEDED like this picture to the left depicts - YAY!!!!!!!!!! All you'll need are a few small items to get in fantastic shape in the comfort of your home.
What's Already Included - P90X Equipment
When you order the the DVD's, this is what you will find in the box:
12 Workout DVDs - this is the core of the program. You get a set of intense P90 Extreme workouts. These include Chest & Back, Plyometrics, Shoulder & Arms, Yoga X, Legs & Back, Kenpo X, X Stretch, Core Synergistics, Chest and Shoulders & Triceps, Back & Biceps, Cardio X and finally Ab Ripper X. Plus a bonus disc!! All include proper useage of P90X equipment.
Nutrition Plan - what you eat is crucial to any workout plan so this comprehensive guide is your one-stop shop for nutrition advice, meal planning and preparation for the 3 month period. Many use this nutrition guide for a lifetime!
Fitness Guide - this is a detailed guide that outlines your P90X program from start to finish. Illustrates how to perform the exercises with proper form and how to personalize your 90-day course if needed. Also how to best use the P90X equipment.
P90X Schedule and calendar - this helps with motivating you to push onto that next level day after day and week after week.
Online support 24/7. Access to fitness experts and an extensive group of people who are also doing P90X. This offers tremendous motivation, encouragement and support via the Team Beachbody message boards.
What P90X Equipment Is Required? - MUST HAVE Equipment
Yoga Mat - regardless of the type of floor you have you may want to consider buying a good quality mat as part of your P90X equipment. They help protect joints by acting as a shock absorber during the high impact p90x workouts. Some routines call for a mat and others do not.
Dumbbells or Bands- either of these will work, it really just depends on your individual preference. This is must have P90X equipment because many of the p90x routines involve weight resistance. If you don't have access to weights you can modify or substitute with the resistance bands.
P90X Pull Up Bar - pull-up bars are a required piece of P90X equipment for 3 out of the 12 workout DVDs. My pull up bar fits in the door frame without any mounting, brackets or bolts and is easily removed when not in use. Please see my post Options for the P90X Pull Up Bar for helpful hints and suggestions. Resistance bands with the door hitch can be used as a substitute if necessary, or if you're not ready for the whole pull up bar thing.
What Are The Other P90X Equipment Choices? - RECOMMENDED P90X Equipment
Push-up stands - Beachbody recommends using this P90X equipment to help increase the effectiveness of the push ups. If you prefer, you can use a pair of dumbbells. Not absolutely necessary but a huge benefit is that they help relieve the strain on your wrists if your hands are pressed to the floor.
Yoga blocks - if you're not very flexible this P90X equipment will go a long way in helping with some of the yoga poses.
What Are The Other P90X Equipment Suggestions? - OPTIONAL P90X Equipment
Body-fat tester - this tracking tool can help you monitor reduction in body fat as you work through the P90X program.
Heart rate monitor - if you want to workout at your target heart rate, use a monitor to track it. Helpful to monitor calories burned during exercise as well. Many folks consider this to be an important piece of P90X equipment.
What Are The Available SUPPLEMENT Options - P90X Equipment
P90X Results & Recovery Drink - I love this recovery drink and have used it all through Insanity and now in P90X. For more info check out my post on P90X Recovery Drink. You don't have to use this particular one, but I highly recommend a recovery drink after your workouts. Helps to refuel, re-energize and reduce soreness.
E&E Energy and Endurance - pre-workout energy boost supplement that helps you power through and maximize your workouts. I'm trying this for P90X and I really like the results.
P90X Protein Bars - each bar contains 20g protein.
How and Where To Buy The P90X Equipment I Need?
You can buy this P90X equipment at Beachbody (except for the dumbbells), sporting goods stores or even Target or Walmart. I would go straight to the source, Beachbody if you can afford it. I got everything from Beachbody except for the pull up bar (Sports Chalet) and the dumbbells (Walmart).
You can buy the P90X Results Package ( in retrospect, this is what I should have done instead of buying my P90X equipment separately)
P90X Results Package $269.70
P90X Training System
P90X Pull Up Bar
1 Month's Supply of the Recovery Drink
3 Resistance Bands
P90X Results Package Price: $269.70
If you're on a more limited budget regarding the P90X equipment or just want the basic stuff, you can buy the P90X Training System which includes:
P90X Training System $119.85
12 DVDs
Fitness guide
Nutrition Plan
Schedule/Calendar
P90X Training System Price: $119.85
Can I Get A Discount On My Order Please? - P90X Equipment?
If you want to get a 10% discount on the P90X program and other P90X equipment, then sign up for the Beachbody Club membership account for $2.99 per week. It's a quarterly pay as you go (not locked into a contract) with many nice membership benefits including:
A 10% discount on all fitness programs, equipment, nutrition and supplements.
Everything the free membership account offerss (please see list below) AND:
Personalized meal plans and delicious recipes that make it easy to lose weight.
VIP access to Beachbody's celebrity trainers. Watch the videos and feel free to ask questions.
Speak with your favorite trainers in the VIP chat room.
Your own personal blog to journal your progress and share your journey.
Access to nutrition articles and tips to make eating right efficient and satisfying.
Access to fitness articles and tips to help in your quest.
Access to delicious and nutritious yet simple recipes.
If a paid membership is not for you then I highly recommend a free Beachbody Membership Account. You should consider this at the very least. It is free with no hidden charges or costs and is definitely worth the quick few minutes it takes to enroll. This is what you 'll get with the free membership account:
Access to the WOWY SuperGym, where you can schedule your workouts, track your progress, and be eligible to win up to $1,000 each day.
Workout Buddies to keep you motivated.
Your personal Message Center to send and receive messages, buddy requests and workout invitations.
Beachbody News Network videos for all the latest Team Beachbody headlines.
Access to the Message Boards which is a great way to connect and also a wealth of good information.
Weekly newsletters and admittance to the newsletter archives.
Too compare the benefits of the free and paid memberships visit:
TEAM BEACHBODY MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS COMPARISON
Lastly, if you want to get a significant P90X discount, and a nice discount on all other Beachbody products, then you should consider becoming a Beachbody Coach. You get a 25% discount on all P90X equipment and other Beachbody products, and you can also earn commissions on helping other people achieve their weight loss and/or fitness goals. It's a very fun, invigorating and rewarding opportunity for those individuals who are serious about their fitness and who want to make a difference in the lives of others. Pretty cool to get paid for helping others achieve their dreams.
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