Article: Falling For P90x And Muscle Confusion
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So I have seen this article posted on a few boards and on FB but I thought I would just add my own thoughts. While I do agree with some points made in this article, I do not think it is 100% accurate. Resistance training is in fact used throughout this particular program and there are several comments throughout explaining to modify moves to suit your individual needs without injuring yourself. There are cool downs incorporated at the beginning and the end of each workout. There are several body weight exercises that are tried and true, i.e., push ups and pull ups that are used in conjunction with typical resistance moves like dumbbell curls, presses, rows,etc. I guess this is where my confusion with this article comes into play.
With all that said, is this home-based (or any like it) the end all be all solution for fitness? Heck no and anyone thinking so is just fooling themselves. Can 90 days of this program prove effective? For some yes but this isn't intended to be just a "90 day and I'm done" solution. It still requires the same amount of dedication and nutrition needed by any program - home or gym. Is it all a money making scam? I am not at liberty to say because I'm not a coach nor do I buy all the supplements. Does it have a specific target demographic? Yes it does, primarily individuals who can't get to a gym for whatever reason. For me, it's young kids and a job. Did it help me in my situation? Yup, sure did...lost about 45lbs through hard work and dedication. Did I stop with just this program? Nope...I've since tried some of the others and eventually landed on one that incorporates bodybuilding principles and standard weight training. Can you get hurt doing the program? Uh, yeah but I can also easily hurt myself doing any form of weight training incorrectly such as deadlifts or squats so that is kind of a moot point for me.
So I guess my point to all this is there are always two sides to every story. I belong to this forum as well as TNation and BB.com. I read as much as I can of all the training and supplement advice. Some of it is great and others not so much. But you have to look at it from an objective or neutral perspective and read between all the marketing bs and supp pushing. Does it provide fundamental points for general fitness and nutrition to someone who needs that kind of help or hasn't set foot in gym for a long time? Yep. Just my 2 cents and opinion. And like everything else, your opinion may vary.
With all that said, is this home-based (or any like it) the end all be all solution for fitness? Heck no and anyone thinking so is just fooling themselves. Can 90 days of this program prove effective? For some yes but this isn't intended to be just a "90 day and I'm done" solution. It still requires the same amount of dedication and nutrition needed by any program - home or gym. Is it all a money making scam? I am not at liberty to say because I'm not a coach nor do I buy all the supplements. Does it have a specific target demographic? Yes it does, primarily individuals who can't get to a gym for whatever reason. For me, it's young kids and a job. Did it help me in my situation? Yup, sure did...lost about 45lbs through hard work and dedication. Did I stop with just this program? Nope...I've since tried some of the others and eventually landed on one that incorporates bodybuilding principles and standard weight training. Can you get hurt doing the program? Uh, yeah but I can also easily hurt myself doing any form of weight training incorrectly such as deadlifts or squats so that is kind of a moot point for me.
So I guess my point to all this is there are always two sides to every story. I belong to this forum as well as TNation and BB.com. I read as much as I can of all the training and supplement advice. Some of it is great and others not so much. But you have to look at it from an objective or neutral perspective and read between all the marketing bs and supp pushing. Does it provide fundamental points for general fitness and nutrition to someone who needs that kind of help or hasn't set foot in gym for a long time? Yep. Just my 2 cents and opinion. And like everything else, your opinion may vary.
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