A few days ago a friend told me he was starting the P90X workout program. (I remembered seeing an infomercial for P90X and thinking it would be an interesting routine to try, but I knew nothing would convince me to buy something I saw on an infomercial.) I've always used my own self-designed programs or followed 30-day workout routines that I find in health magazines. However, it's a new year and I need a new routine.
When I inquired how much he paid, he said he downloaded the entire thing free. Doh! Why didn't I think of that!? A quick search of mininova.org and a day's worth of downloading later and I have 4gb of videos and the entire P90X program on my laptop.
Having a workout routine (any routine, really) is important to maintaining a consistent level of difficulty and for maintaining consistency. The P90X routine has a lot of variety, including things like yoga, kenpo, and plyometrics, so I'm going to stick with it for the next 90 days. I strongly agree with the methodology it preaches: constant changes in the workouts are necessary to keep your body constantly adapting and growing. I just finished the Back & Chest + Abs routine and all I can say is wow. I can already feel the results just from the first workout!
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Starting a workout routine? Even the smallest amount counts for something! 🙂