Featured Gimmick: P90X
I have had numerous people ask me about P90X and I have to be honest……. I didn’t know what the hell it was. I thought it was a new type of motorcycle or 4 wheeler. I just finally got around to checking it out and I cringed the whole time I was watching!
They use the science of “muscle confusion”…… (yes that is the sound of crickets you are hearing). Let me give you the scientific definition of “muscle confusion”
mus-cle con-fu-sion
A made up term that an uneducated trainer uses to cover up the fact that they don’t understand periodization.
They are literally selling people on this “muscle confusion” word. Basically it is a bunch of exercises thrown together with no rhythm or rhyme and no thought process in the program design. High class garbage. Beyond that, I had a chance to check out the plyometric workout. This is where I stopped watching. I wrote about this before but I think the P90X plyo workout is a way better example of how NOT to train plyos.
Of course some people are going to say, “I lost this many pounds doing -insert gimmick here- so it has to work. Sure, you can lose weight and get stronger doing many things BUT realize it doesn’t make it right and there is a better/safer way of doing it. I could burn a ton of calories doing forward rolls without a shirt on down a gravel driveway…….. this doesn’t make it a GOOD way to burn calories.
Whats next?
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The sad thing is that I own this set of DVD’s I got for free from a friend. Wondered after 3 months why it wasn’t working well. having watched the tapes I laughed when you mentioned muscle confusion
well my brother lost 40 pounds on it and for being a reputable coach. your an idiot for not knowing what muscle confusion is. you know how you change your routine every once in a while? well thats it bud. they really shouldnt let you coach…
"Anonymous"…. if that really is your name, You sound very smart. I would like to learn more from you. Would there be any chance I could intern with you? You are right, I shouldn't coach…. I am searching for a new career. Thankyou for your time.
You are…Correct! Have you seen Steve Turano's P90x critique on Youtube! LOL It's attracting a lot of hate from the great "Beachbody community."
Keep up the good work!
Having been a professional athlete. I can say this mimicks most everything you need for any sport that requires balance and strength. there is nothing magic about p90x it just requires discipline and hard work. I also guess if your not getting results your not giving even 75%.
As well if your using this to get in shape and it doesnt work for you? The irony is. is that your laziness got you here and its also what holding you back. The fact you said its not working confirms you laziness.
ANYBODY WHO EXERCISES 6 DAYS A WEEK, ONE HOUR A DAY WITH THE RIGHT DIET "WILL" GET INTO SHAPE. THINK ABOUT IT!!
YoUr rant makes you sound stupid based on the facts.
Mr. Anonymous (this name is starting to become so common),
I just re-read my blog post….. WOW!! I do sound stupid "based on the facts". Thank you for educating me on the facts.