P90X2 Workouts

As an all new program, P90X2 also has new and different workouts than P90X. Although many of the workouts have the same name with an "X2" added to the end, many of the moves are new and much more difficult. However, many of the moves may be the same or similar to a move in the original P90X, with an added twist to make the workout harder. As it is known so far, P90X2 has 14 workouts:


X2 Core

- Next Level of Core Synergistics

- Adds Plyo moves with core movements.

Plyocide

- More focus on lateral movements than in P90X which was more about jumping in one spot.

- Also works on higher vertical movements

X2 Recovery + Mobility

- An entire workout dedicated to recovery shows the importance of this in the program.

- This is not just about stretching.

X2 Total Body

- Just as it sounds. Example moves are “One-Armed Bicep Curl while in Warrior 3″, “Pull-Ups where your whole body is a crunch”, and “Plyometric Push-Ups on a Stability Ball.”

X2 Ab Ripper

- Fifer Scissors with an added toe touch.

- Other moves used in P90X One-on-One

X2 Yoga

- X2 takes a back to basics approach with a focus on constant flow. For example, standing balance moves are out and the warm-up is shorter.

- It condenses the very best of the best and is 65 minutes long.

Balance & Power

- This workout adds balance components to strength components.

Chest, Back, and Balance

- Many of the moves looked very similar to Chest, Back, and Balls from the P90X 1-on-1, Volume 3.

- 3-Ball Plyo Push-Ups, Levers, 4-Ball Push-Ups, etc

X2 Shoulders & Arms

- Shoulders are the link to everything in the upper body.

- The video was showing Pike Presses on 2 balls while your feet are elevated. Lying Tricep Extensions on a Stability Ball. Again, unstable surfaces will be the norm for P90X2

Base + Back

- Plyo moves and Pull-Ups in one workout. Again, some similarity from the P90X 1-on-1, Volume 3

P.A.P Upper

- Upper body workout that incorporates P.A.P workout science.

P.A.P. Lower

- Lower body workout that incorporates P.A.P. workout science. 

V-sculpt 

- Newer version of back and biceps

 Upper Body X

- An upper body workout

Note that V-sculpt and Upper Body X are bonus DVDs only available if you purchase P90X2 deluxe or P90X2 ultimate kits.

Looking at these workout descriptions, P90X2 is definitely going to be tough and hard. But it will also definitely deliver results.

P.A.P Workouts

      One huge difference between P90X and P90X2 is P.A.P. P.A.P stands for Post Activation Potentiation and is one of the best workout methods in the scientific world. It is what professional athletes use to build strength and agility. The way P.A.P works is quite simple. First, you do heavy weight lifting. Immediately after doing the heavy lifting, you do some explosive training. So in other terms, use slow twitch muscles first, then use fast twitch muscles and you will maximize your workout results. P90X2 is going to take this new, yet simple workout technique and incorporate it into the program to help maximize user results. P90X2 is going to be the best workout program ever made, and it's using every possible method and technique ever made to help it achieve that status.

Do Another Round of P90X Before Doing P90X2

          P90X2 is going to be an insane workout. There is no doubt about that. As Tony Horton has said, you will be training at the same level professional athletes are training at. So by the time you are done with P90X2, you will have the strength, speed, and stamina of one. The harder the workout is, the better shape the trainee needs to be in to do the workout. So it is recommended that before starting P90X2, you should complete one more round of P90X to put you in great physical shape so you can work your hardest during P90X2 and get the best results possible from it. Also, it may not be a good idea to try and do P90X2 unless you completed P90X in the past or are in great shape. Trying P90X2 and not being in the proper physical condition can harm your body and cause injuries. So if you don't want to complete P90X before doing P90X2, at least do 1 month of P90X to put your body in somewhat of a good physical condition. But remember, the 2 at the very end is because this is supposed to be a sequel to the original P90X, not a replacement workout.

New P90X2 Diet

         P90X, along with all other workout programs, has a "one diet fits all" diet. It gives the same diet for everyone, regardless of whether or not they are a vegan or any other eating habits they have. So some people either don't follow the guide and find other foods to eat, or just don't eat healthy at all!!! And as it has been stressed millions of times by thousands of people, nutrition is just as important as working out. You can workout as hard as you can and completely wear out your muscles, but if your body doesn't get enough protein to rebuild or if you put fat in your body instead, you won't see very good results. And Beachbody knows this. So, they called in a whole team of nutritionists to build a wide range of recipes for a wide range of people. From vegans to full carnivores, this list covers everyone. So it will be interesting to see what the guide looks like this time. But rest assured, there will now be a healthy meal for anyone in P90X2.

No Cardio Workouts in P90X2

         In the original P90X workout, there was cardio exercise every other day. Cardio is great for burning extra fat and to help make the heart stronger. However, Tony Horton has announced that there will be no cardio exercises in P90X2. Now you may be thinking why this is. Well as Tony explained it, you will be working so hard, your heart rate will already be high enough like you are doing cardio exercises. Additionally, Tony said that Beachbody and the original P90X already have enough cardio exercises and you could hybridize those into the new P90X2 program. Finally, since P90X2 is really only for P90X grads or people who are already in great shape, most of them wont need cardio to burn off fat or lose weight. Cardio is only going to help them strengthen their hearts and stay in shape, and all the cardio they are going to need will be in the workouts. So to be honest, no cardio workouts will allow P90X2 trainees to be able to focus more on building muscle and getting in the best shape they can.

P90X2 in Blu-Ray!!!

           There are rumors going around that Beachbody and Sony are talking and trying to get P90X2 on Blu-Ray DVD.  With a lot of hard work going in to film P90X2, Beachbody wants to really show it off in full HD. Now the real question is if they can get the Blu-Ray DVDs made in time for the P90X2 release date, or if the Blu-Ray set will come out after the regular DVDs do. Beachbody and Sony are supposedly trying their hardest to make it so both come out on the same day, and the timeline is supposed to be tight, but they say it will happen. So if you are interested in getting P90X2 in Blu-Ray, there will be more information coming soon about it so you can know when and where to order it.

More Equipment for P90X2

         One of the best things about the original P90X workout program was that it required very little equipment. Besides the DVDs, the only things necessary were workout bands/dumbbells and a pull-up bar. This is very little equipment for such a high intensity program. However, P90X2 will require much more equipment than that.  The biggest and most obvious reason for this is because the workouts are much more intense, and with more equipment you can do more diverse and intense workouts. If you are going to be training like a professional athlete, you gotta use at lease SOME tool that they do. At this point in time, the equipment that appears to be needed for P90X2 is

• Medicine Ball
• Balance Ball
• Pull-up assistant band
• Foam Roller
• Dumbbells/Bands
• Pull-up Bar

         Note that the last 2 are equipment that was used for the original P90X workout.

         Now you may be seeing all of this equipment and thinking "wow that's gonna be a lot of money" or something similar to that. But the truth is, you don't NEED all of this equipment. But, if you want the best results, you will need to use the equipment.  Additionally, most of the new equipment is cheap or can be made at home, so cost will not be a big factor in preventing you from getting optimum results. Most of these things cost anywhere from $10-$25 so most people will be able to add these items to their home gym.

First Look at P90X2

          P90X revolutionized the workout industry.  Instead of people having to pay for gym memberships and find a gym to workout at, people could now get ripped in the comfort of their own house.  No monthly gym memberships or drives to the gym.  Even more, all that was needed to workout were the DVDs, dumbbells or bands, and a pullup bar. Very simple equipment for a very challenging and complex program.  P90X was first released 7 years ago, so a sequel has been long overdue.  P90X2, previously known as P90X MC2, has been announced to be released in late 2011.  With this release, many P90X graduates will be crying tears, as now they will have a whole new 90 day program to complete.  Now that you know what P90X2 is, let's get into what it contains.


           P90X works on the principle of muscle confusion. You don't do the same exercises every day and your body won't know what's coming next or what to expect.  With this principle, working out will never become easy and your body will never plateau.  P90X2 works the same exact way.  Except this time, there is much more muscle confusion and much more intense workouts.  Instead of a 6 day workout week, this time it is only 5 days.  With much more intense workouts, you need much more rest to recover.  Additionally, there are 3 phases in the new P90X2 workout: Foundation, Strength, and Performance. 


        The foundation phase focuses mostly on preparing you for the strength phase and is very similar to the original P90X workouts.  However, you will start to workout new muscles you did not in the original P90X.  As you can derive from its name, you will be building your foundation for the program and for the muscle gains you will be making. 


       The strength phase will be when you make most of your strength and flexibility gains.  These workouts will require a lot of energy and will leave you breathless by the time you are done with them.  Breathless, but definitely much more stronger.


       The performance phase  is definitely gonna leave you feeling the X from P90X2.  In these last 30 days, you will be taking everything you have learned and done so far and intensifying it.  The training in this phase is said to be similar to that of a professional athlete, so by the time you are done you will have the strength, speed, stamina and hops of a professional athlete.

Take a look at the first preview released by Beachbody of P90X2!!!