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Unfortunately the P90X Workout is not as simple as buying the DVDs and calling it good.

This article will help you discover the things you absolutely need and will discuss a few additional things you can live without but should consider non-the-less when doing the P90X workout.

A Set of Dumbbells and / or Resistance Bands

Now personally I prefer the Dumbbells to the bands but if all you have are bands then you can still do the P90X workout program. The difference being that you won’t get the explosive results you are looking for with just bands.

To build muscle and get super toned you will need to lift heavy weights. There is no way around it.

I suggest starting with at least 10lb dumbbells and having at your disposal a couple additional sets ranging from 15 pounds to 25 pounds. You should have at least 2 sets of dumbbells available because the moves vary so much you can’t possibly use one set for everything.

Bands will work but I suggest weights to get maximum results.

A Chin Up bar

You absolutely, without a doubt, need a way to do chin ups. A big portion of the P90X workout involves chin ups. Whether you have a solid bar in your gym or the iron gym (like me) in your door way, either will work just fine. 80-90% of the time you should at least have a door frame that can handle the iron gym chin up bar.

The Team Beachbody Store also offers a P90X version of the Chin Up bar with many hand grips and works exactly the same as the Iron Gym. If you are ordering P90X you can combine shipping when you order the P90X Chin Up Bar at the same time. Just something to consider.

*You can use bands here if that is your last resort, but again, I suggest an actual chin up bar to bands to maximize results. I got my Iron Gym for $30 bucks on Ebay, it is also available at Wal Mart and Target for cheaper these days.

A Yoga Mat

No matter what, get a mat! You can find these for $10 at Wal Mart in the fitness equipment section. You will need one! If you have a soft carpeted workout area at home then you may be able to squeeze by. But if you are on a hard wood or tile surface, get a Yoga Mat!

Your knees will thank you. Yoga X is brutal so be prepared to begin with! Never cut corners when it comes to your body and especially your joints!

Workout Sheets

You can download these sheets directly from Beachbody and they will play a crucial role in keeping track of your progression throughout the P90X workout. If you don’t write down how many reps and how much weight you used you will have no idea what to do next time.

I leave notes on these sheets telling myself to increase or decrease weight the next time I do a particular p90x workout, without it I would be lost and progress hindered. Use them!

*I also have links available for download at the Buy P90X page here on Betterbody90.com.

A Chair

Finally, you will need a chair. Not for much but for a few moves.

Chair Dips, Seated Shoulder Flies, Plyometrics swing kicks, Declined push ups, and maybe for added support when doing push-ups!

Shoes

Make sure you have a nice set of cushioned shoes mainly for plyometrics jump training. Again, if you have a carpet you may be able to get by, but if you have a hard surface to work with, get shoes!

Recommended but not needed

A Fan

You will without a doubt build up quite a sweat doing the P90X workout program. Having a fan blowing directly on you to keep you cool will be a very nice addition. Use what you have or get something cheap from your local store.

Your body performs best when it is kept cool so I highly suggest a fan to help you out!

A Camera / Measuring Tape

You don’t HAVE to take pictures and measurements But I highly suggest you do! It’s crucial to be able to look back at your day one photo compared to day 10, 20, 33, 62, etc. the same goes for measurements.

These numbers and pictures will play a huge roll in keeping you motivated while you go through the program. Being able to actually look at pictures side by side will really help boost motivation when you can actually see love handles fading away and muscles popping out. Believe me!

Let’s wrap this up. If your wondering, “bands over weights?” I will say this. You CAN use bands BUT I highly suggest you invest in weights for maximum results. Bands to me are an absolute fail safe if you just cannot get weights but should not be primary.

The recommended equipment is your choice but is highly recommended!

The only step now is to finally stop with the excuses, Buy P90X here today, and prepare to do something good for yourself. It won’t happen until you DO something about it!

For those that are still researching and don’t know what a Beachbody Coach is I will give you a very quick explanation. A Team Beachbody Coach is an individual who uses various Beachbody programs personally and has accepted to answer questions and help motivate others in the weight loss community.

Through Email, Phone, or other forms of contact a Coach will help answer questions, motivate, and share their over-all enthusiasm for fitness. So what’s in it for the Coach? That’s what your about the discover!

#1 25% Discount on All Products:

A Beachbody Coach will receive a 25% discount on all exercise programs, nutritional supplements, and exercise equipment when purchased through their Team Beachbody Store. This is especially beneficial for individuals focused on their fitness who will be purchasing more fitness programs over time.

#2 Connect With Others – Extreme Accountability:

A Beachbody Coach will have the opportunity to connect with 100′s or even thousands of individuals seeking better health and fitness. This form of contact is not overwhelming and will mostly be through email.

The Coach’s responsibility is to respond and help others make the right decisions when choosing a workout program and/or supplements to coincide with their program. In doing so the coach also creates a web of super extreme accountability in their own fitness. Staying active with others will ultimately keep a Coach active with their own journey.

#3 Earn to Stay in Shape (Or Get In Shape):

There are upwards to 8 different ways to earn an income from the Beachbody Coach Opportunity. There are several different rank levels which a coach will advance through depending on their own discretion and ability to operate their business. It starts as simple as retail commissions. Help someone choose the right program, when they buy from the coach, the coach makes a commission.

Also, when a Beachbody Coach directs someone to use the meal plan in the Beachbody Club, the coach will get quarterly subscription commissions. This article is not intended to talk about the compensation otherwise you would learn about the Business Bonuses for sponsoring other coaches.

#4 The Showcase Package:

Beachbody gives a unique opportunity to those that decide to coach. Upon creating the coach account the new coach will have access to the Showcase Package. This package includes 6 workout programs (P90X, Power90, Slim in 6, Hip Hop Abs, Yoga Booty Ballet, and Turbo Jam) Plus resistance bands and a squishy workout ball.

While these would cost over $400 if purchased separately, a coach gets the opportunity to purchase this package at a hugely reduced $199.95 + S&H to expand their current video fitness and equipment library.

#5 A Sense of Accomplishment:

Finally, a Beachbody Coach can end their day each and every day with the over-all sense of great accomplishment. Not only are they staying in shape but they are taking the initiative to help others succeed in their own struggles.

Imagine knowing that you could impact the life of just one other individual and help them save themselves from a down ward spiral of disease and despair. Help others take control of their lives, be selfless, and work together.

If this article resonates with you, don’t rush in and sign up as a Beachbody Coach just yet! Email me first at Jason@JasonCroxford.com to ask your question and get a real, first-hand understanding of how easy it really is.

Ok so for those that saw the video I released on Youtube several days ago,  I have prepared a new Hybrid workout schedule combining P90X, Shaun T Insanity, and P90X+. I built the program basically around the P90X Classic style with a 90 day, 3 phase approach, but the workouts are different.

You are about to see what I am talking about AND you can even download the .PDF file I created!

But first I want to explain a couple things.

#1 If you don’t have P90X+, that’s fine, just toss in Tony’s one-on-one’s, Insanity, or other P90X cardio style workouts.

#2 I removed Legs and Back. Some people have shown concern about removing the lower body workout. This is my reasoning. Legs and Back rocks as a workout BUT there really are not that many actually weighted moves. Yes you DO do some calve workouts and some weighted lunges, but most of the moves are without weights and involved doing pull-ups.

My reasoning behind removing this workout is simply this. Insanity alone I believe has all the lower body power moves you need, it’s not just cardio; it’s squats, jumps, and power moves that will help shape and form your lower body.

I replaced legs and back with one of the upper body workouts from P90X so you’re still doing the pull-ups. I feel that Insanity effectively targets all the lower body stuff you need while P90X 3 days a week will target all your upper body and core. If you want to do legs and back, do legs and back. But honestly I don’t really think your legs are going to shrink up without that exercise, not when you’re doing Insanity.

If you want huge legs do Insanity with Ankle weights (2-2.5 pounds) and or wrist weights (2-2.5 pounds W/ the thumb hole). Or go to the gym and do weighted squats. If you want bigger calves, toss in some weighted calf raises at the end of one or two workouts each week (But make sure to space it at least 2 days – Never work the same muscle group hard two days or more in a row!) Your muscle growth comes in the rest and repair, not in the actual workout itself.

Ok, with those out of the way, here is the video which gives a little more explanation of my Hybrid Schedule.

Keep in Mind that this schedule is designed for those that have done P90X, Insanity, or a mix of both and want a new challenge using the same programs. This is a way to add variety and Super Muscle Confusion! I wanted something new because after going through all these programs, let’s be honest, they get old. Don’t get me wrong, I love them! But when you do something so many times it gets boring.

So, I thought I’d add some extra variety and even mix up trainers so its like having two super motivating physical trainers telling you to push your hardest!

I think my favorite aspect of this new hybrid schedule is the fact that the Cardio Abs and Ab Ripper X cycle each week so it mixes it up! Muscle Confusion is the real deal and this schedule brings it to a whole new level.

Leave your comment below and let me know what you think, good or bad, I want to hear your opinion! I feel anyone can learn anything if they keep an open mind so I’d love to hear what you think.

You can Download your .PDF Version of this schedule and use it at your own will, you don’t have to follow it verbatim, mix it up if you want but follow it 100% if you can.

BetterBody90′s “P90X Insanely Reloaded Plus” Hybrid Workout Schedule

Jason Croxford aka Betterbody90