Yeah… I know what you’re thinking, so let me mitigate your knee-jerk response to the title of this article… “FJ, this is BS! Of course you’re going to recommend your system over p90x, its natural. You’re just going to trash talk it and make your product sound better!”

Pre-judging already? See that’s why I’m not like you, and you’re not like me – extremely awesome. Truth be told I actually liked p90x to some degree. Yep you read that right… now before you crap your pants, listen up. What I’m going to be doing here is breaking down this over-hyped system and then comparing it with what I offer. Plain and simple, no bullshit. The reason is simple: “How does your program compare to p90x?” is probably the MOST common question I get, so it’s time to reveal the answer publicly. You ready? Good.

First and foremost let me say that the man behind p90x, Tony Horton, is in good shape – specially at his age. This is a major plus in my books, since I recommend you take advice from someone who actually walks the talk. BUT, after going through this massive collection of DVD’s I have to say that he gets really fucking annoying to listen to. Some people might find his dorky jokes and over-the-top energy motivating… I really didn’t. The mute button is my friend.

So, next we come down to the core theory behind the program – muscle confusion. Does it work? Definitely… but “muscle confusion” is just a fancy marketing term they came up with which basically means variety! This common knowledge has been known by the top body builders since the 80s! Truth be told, even an inexperienced person will eventually figure out that if you do the same shit over and over again… Your body will stop adapting and you’ll stop seeing results. In simple terms… You’ll have hit a plateau. NOT FUN.  So congrats to Beach Body for coining a brilliant term – give your marketing guys some bonus checks.

Let’s get right to it…

Nutrition - Most of their meal plans and nutrition advice can’t be faulted, you will see results as long as you follow them. The only thing you might want to be careful of is their nutritional shakes and supplements. You can get BETTER alternatives for cheaper if you look around. They push their products hard and who can blame them? However what they DON’T cover is proper food portioning… Because eating some foods together is just BAD BAD news for your stomach.

Now, what most people DON’T realize is that nutrition results in 50-65% of your fitness success. Sometimes even more depending on how oddly shaped you are, so if you are going to drop MSRP $140 on this program, make sure that you don’t JUST focus on your workouts… Otherwise you’ll be asking for a refund faster than a fat kid who abolishes a Krispy Kreme doughnut.

Exercises - There is nothing special to report here, it works. P90x relies on tried and true body weight and resistance exercises that most gym-goers know about. They don’t rely on gadgets, fancy machines or bullshit, I like that. However, I DO have a few things that bother me:

First and foremost is the Kempo-X workout. Being a martial artist, I almost puked in my mouth because of the horrible form he teaches. The sloppy punches, hooks, blocks and the noodly legs will surely give someone somewhere a bit of false confidence. Listen to me Tony, you can’t kick for SHIT… So stick to push ups and crunches and stop trying to make a Tae-Bo killer program.

I know it’s supposed to be a “workout routine” but seriously… I will not stand for bad form. Never! If you’re going to be teaching martial arts, focus on power, intensity and rock-solid technique… This will not only make you an effective weapon but provide 2x the calorie burn!

Next up is the Ab Ripper-X workout – Technically this is a great routine… But I just had to laugh because 80% of the workouts are taken straight from gymnastics =)

Then we have the static rep ranges that never seem to change. Tony loves his 8-10 or maximum reps. There is no mention of exercise tempo, rest or anything of that sort… This is a typical shot-gun approach that will tank a person’s efficiency. If you want some serious strength gains while not packing on too much muscle mass… P90X will fail you. If you want to under-go some serious hypertrophy training… P90X will fail you. If you want to lose fat and generally get in better shape… Then P90X just might help you out. See the difference? In Flawless Fitness I teach exactly how to tweak and change your workouts and what parameters you need to focus on (or ignore) according to YOUR GOALS.

Next up is the problem of owning DVD’s themselves. This ends up becoming contradictory to their whole approach towards the “muscle confusion” philosophy! DVD’s cannot be “updated” … So what happens after 90 days? You guessed it… All this will start to become the same shit over and over – the exact problem they were trying to address with “muscle confusion” will now become your main sticking point. And since these DVD’s teach  you nothing about nutrition principals, exercise physiology, or fat loss principals… You’ll either have to buy more products or revert back to old workout routines. FUN!

Then we have the biggest factor, specially in this economy… And that’s the price. If anything, this is where I have them beat (realistically its WAY more than that!). You COULD spend $140 on P90X… But then you’ll also need to spend some money on quality groceries, some basic fitness equipment needed for this program such as: dumbbells/resistance bands, a pull-up bar and a yoga mat (if you have hardwood floors). This will easily push you towards the $300 range.

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You could get my eBook which is on sale right now, and will only run you about the same price as a large pizza (Reg Price is $40). It also comes with these features and bonuses:

• Lifetime Updates
• 6 Months Of Unlimited Email Support With FJ
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• Then, with the heaps of cash you have left over, you can purchase some home equipment such as a pull-up bar, dumbbells/resistance bands, groceries, dirt-cheap supplements that work and maybe even a trip to the movies!

Conclusion:

Ok let’s warp this up. If you prefer a “shotgun approach” to fitness, while watching some DODE on your TV crack corny jokes and do a few workout routines, then by all means order P90X. If you’re in shit shape, it will (at the bare minimum) get you into acceptable shape. It might even get your ripped, I have no doubts about it. It doesn’t rely on retarded shenanigans and is one of the better “As Seen On TV” programs that are available. If not one of the best. (Holy shit… I never though I’d be saying that!)

However, if you want to know some of the BEST kept fitness techniques & secrets that deliver awesome results – all the while giving you a true education that will stick to your for life… Check out Flawless Fitness. I take the whole “give a man a fish, then teach him how to catch one” approach. In the end, my 6th sense tells me that you and your wallet will most likely receive a bigger gain on your investment… but in the end, you decide. I could care less.

To Being Fit & Sexy 4 Life

-Fit Jerk

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