Tony Horton on How to Bring It Again in P90X 2
P90X 2 comes with a very important “How to Bring It Again” dvd from Tony Horton. If you’ve done P90X, you might be tempted to skip over this dvd, but it really is a good introduction, overview and tutorial on what to expect with P90X 2.
P90X 2 Before and After Photos
Tony starts by talking about the importance of taking before and after pictures. He recommends taking pictures on days 1, 30, 60, and 90 so you can see your progress throughout the program. He also recommends journaling throughout your P90X 2 journey. Record reps, weights, and bands or equipment used just like you did with P90X. This allows you to have a starting point for each workout.
The P90X 2 Fit Test
To establish your starting point for the program and ensure you are ready for P90X 2, Tony says to take the “Fit Test” which is in the exercise guide book. I expected the fit test for P90X 2 to be different than the fit test for P90X, but it is the same. If you’ve been doing P90X, you’re ready for the new P90X. Tony likes to say that P90X 2 isn’t harder than P90X…it’s different.
P90X 2 Online Tools
Hopefully, if you are taking on P90X 2, you are not new to the online tools available at Team Beachbody. Tony doesn’t assume anything though and talks about them in the introduction dvd. The online tools allow you schedule and track workouts, find workout buddies for motivation and support, get nutritional information and support as well as tap into a free Team Beachbody coach.
P90X 2 Coach Opportunity
I don’t think I’ve ever heard Tony Horton talk about the Team Beachbody coach opportunity, but he takes the time to talk about it in “How To Bring It Again”. He really makes sense when he talks about coaching being a good opportunity for people who have gone through P90X because it’s really about sharing your results with others and earning a little income from something you’re probably already sharing anyway.
P90X 2 vs P90X
What’s the difference between P90X 2 and P90X? Tony describes how P90X 2 isn’t harder than P90X, but it may feel hard in the beginning until your muscles adapt to the new routines. Ironically, going back to P90X after P90X 2 may bring a new “hard” to P90X!
P90X 2 has three phases. The first phase is a foundation phase to get you ready for the next two phases. The second phase is all about strength and will remind you of P90X. The third and final phase is the performance phase – what Tony calls the secret weapon. (Hint: This is where PAP enters the picture.)
The P90X 2 Nutrition Plan
In Tony’s introduction dvd, he doesn’t go into great detail about the nutrition plan other than to tell us the plan has a lot more options than the original P90X plan. He reminds us that if we want results, we’ve got to follow a good supporting nutrition plan. Even with more options, the P90X2 Nutrition Guide is easy to follow.
Medicine and Stability Balls in P90X 2
In reference to the medicine and stability balls, I think Tony takes his own advise to do his best and forget the rest. He said he struggled initially with moves that involved the balls, but practice makes perfect.
Where’s the cardio in P90X 2…
I think Tony likes to startle everyone with the question of where’s the cardio in P90X 2. There’s not a dedicated cardio program, but Tony emphasizes the cardio work that comes throughout the program and in the Plyocide and PAP Lower in particular.
Supplements for P90X 2
Tony mentions five different Beachbody supplements to support the P90X 2 program: P90X Peak Health Formula, Activit Multi-Vitamins, P90X Peak Performance Bars, P90X Results and Recovery Formula, and Shakeology. I personally like and use the latter three and highly recommend the last two.
Shakeology is hands down the best superfood protein meal replacement shake I’ve found and like. The P90X Results and Recovery Formula is incredible in reducing muscle soreness and getting your energy back following a tough workout.
P90X 2 Equipment
P90X 2 can have a little or a lot of equipment depending on how you choose to do a particular exercise. Tony talks talks about a lot of equipment from the chin up bar to yoga blocks. What come with P90X 2 depends on which package you choose. I got the P90X 2 Deluxe package.
The one piece of equipment that does not come with P90X 2 but that is worthwhile in my opinion is the Pull Up Assist. It helps you modify chin ups if you are not strong enough to do them or continue doing them after a while.
Are You Ready for P90X 2?
I know this is a lot of information. That’s why I highly recommend watching the “How To Bring It Again” dvd and not skipping over it. Tony says P90X 2 will be “the hardest fun you ever had”. Are you reading to bring it again with P90X 2?
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What’s in the P90X 2 Deluxe Package?
What’s in the P90X 2 deluxe package? How about a mental challenge, a total body transformation, and the latest scientific athletic training available? How about your own personal trainer, the creator of P90X, Power 90, and 10 Minute Trainer? Tony Horton’s new program officially made it to my house this week. I’m so excited that I’m going to share with you what’s in the P90X 2 deluxe package because I know you’ll want the nuts and bolts of what’s in the box.
At the heart of the program is a wallet full of workout dvds, 14 workout dvds to be exact. I won’t go into details about the actual workouts in this post, because I’ll be writing more on each workout in later writings and will link them back to this post as they’re written. In the meantime, here’s a brief summary of the workouts:
- X2 Core
- Plyocide
- X2 Recovery and Mobility
- X2 Total Body
- X2 Yoga
- Balance and Power
- Check & Back + Balance
- X2 Shoulders and Arms
- Base and Back
- PAP Lower
- PAP Upper
- X2 Ab Ripper
- V Sculpt
- X2 Chest + Shoulders + Triceps
The last two workouts are bonus P90X 2 workouts that only come with the deluxe and ultimate packages. They actually come in separate packaging from the dvd wallet, but there are spaces in the back of the wallet to add these two workout dvds and complete the set.
I should also mention a very important dvd that you’ll find in the very first sleeve of the P90X 2 dvd wallet. It’s a “How to Bring It Again” video of Tony Horton introducing the P90X 2 program. After drooling over the rest of the contents of the P90X 2 deluxe package, you’ll want to start by watching this tutorial.
Oh, if you order P90X 2 from a coach like me, you’ll also get two additional bonus workout dvds in your P90X 2 deluxe package. You’ll get the P90X One on One 4 Legs and P90X One on One Upper Body Balance dvds for free.
Ok, so what else is in the P90X 2 deluxe package? How about two eight pound medicine balls, a stability balance ball, and a foam roller to help you challenge your mental and physical capabilities? As you can see in this picture, you’ll have to inflate the ball. It comes with a foot pump to blow it up or you can take it to a gas station and use an air pump to fill it.
The P90X 2 deluxe package will also include a P90X 2 workout calendar, the P90X2 Nutrition Guide and of course, the P90X2 Fitness Guide. The exercise guide even includes a hybrid program for P90X 2 and Insanity The Asylum. I can see these two programs working well together.
What’s not in the P90X 2 deluxe package that FedEx will deliver to your door? What’s not in the box is the online support you’ll get through your free Team Beachbody account or your free coach to help you maximize your results. Once you order P90X 2 and I’m your coach, contact me to join one of my P90X 2 challenge groups.
I know you’ll be excited when your own box arrives. I know you’ll be excited when you pull out your medicine balls, your foam roller and all the other goodies that come in the P90X 2 deluxe package!
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P90X2 Preview: X2 Core Workout
Take a look at this short preview of the X2 Core workout from Tony Horton’s P90X 2. Pre-orders from P90X2 are now underway but won’t be delivered until December. (Don’t worry, your credit card won’t be charged until it ships.) Pre-ordering guarantees delivery by Christmas. The demand for P90X 2 is huge, so you’ll want to order yours early.
Click here to learn more about the P90X2 beachbody dvd home workout program.
P90X2 Preview: X2 Total Body
Take a look at this short preview of the X2 Total Body workout from Tony Horton’s P90X 2. Pre-orders from P90X2 are now underway but won’t be delivered until December. (Don’t worry, your credit card won’t be charged until it ships.) Pre-ordering guarantees delivery by Christmas. The demand for P90X 2 is huge, so you’ll want to order yours early.
Click here to learn more about the P90X2 beachbody dvd home workout program.
P90X2 Preview: X2 Shoulders & Arms
Take a look at this short preview of the X2 Shoulders & Arms workout from Tony Horton’s P90X 2. Pre-orders from P90X2 are now underway but won’t be delivered until December. (Don’t worry, your credit card won’t be charged until it ships.) Pre-ordering guarantees delivery by Christmas. The demand for P90X 2 is huge, so you’ll want to order yours early.
Click here to learn more about the P90X2 beachbody dvd home workout program.
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