Rated 2 out of 5 by Joe I would give more stars but he just talks so much and wastes a lot of time making unnecessary comments.
November 8, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Love the P90X, please put out a similar product. P90X2 is not an extention of P90X
I was disappointed to see that many of the dvd's are way off from the P90X. I was hoping for another P90X with a mix up of exercises with weights in the same format. P90X2 is too different from P90X to even call it P90X2. It feel that is misleading to the die hard P90X fans. I definitely get a better work out with P90X. Many of the exercises don't belong in the set of dvd's they are nothing like the P90X. By putting a "2" after the name, the format should have been the same with different exercises without the foam roller/ball/weighted ball. We are just looking for a new workout with the same format. You took something that was great and made it not so great. Sorry, but that's how I see it.
November 4, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by LJWMDPhD Like the Challenge
I had great results with P90X, did Power90 and Insanity: The Asylum as well, but find P90X2 to be very challenging and my 59 year old core feels the strongest it's ever felt. There is a little more equipment required, but well worth it. I get rolfed and a deep tissue massage monthly and adding Foam Rolling into the program definitely keeps my muscles and fascia healthier.
October 30, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Saxxy More I do the harder it gets!!
Wonderful program!! Very well thought through, would recommend for everyone!!
October 29, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by p90x5x this is a very advanced program
I completed 5 rounds of p90x before I tried p90x2. Overall, I think p90x2 is too advanced for me (i am a 60yr old woman). I have to modify the exercises so much that I am not getting as good a workout as with p90x. Also, a lot of time is spent on foam rolling and I really tried it for several weeks, but it does not seem better to me than the original stretching. Many of the exercises are very jarring (like burpees) and too much strain for my lower back which began to really hurt. I do like a couple of the weight training DVDs and especially the shoulders & arms with balancing on one foot. Eventually, I made my own program by mixing some p90x and p90x2 DVDs with cardiac workouts on my own elliptical machine. To me, this is not really a natural progression from p90X and much of it is too hard for me.
October 21, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Juggernaut Want an athlete body
I've completed this workout 3 times and i can't get enough of it. Yes there is more equipment involved in this one, but you will get a very athletic body. I completed P90X and my results were great, but this took it to a whole new level. First starting P90X 2 and i could barely keep up, and i started shortly after completing P90X. Now i'm lifting more and almost doing more reps than Tony. If you want an athelete's body, get this workout.
October 19, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by diego1616 It works but......
This is a downgrade from P90X.... IMO, the point of P90X is to be able to work out at home, with min equipment. All you need is a pull up bar and some weights/bands. This workout requires a lot more equipment to be able to use it properly (Med. balls, inflatable balls, foams rollers, etc). This is disappointing because it was marketed for people who travel a lot like me. They said there was an option for hotel workouts but this is not true.
I'm switching to Insanity which requires no equipment (maybe a set of bands). Also, it is true that the workouts spend way too much time on the floor using the foam rollers. Ah! and one last thing, could they make some of the workouts less embarrassing? Thanks!
October 4, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by WitchyWoman Better than I thought
This may be a bit longer review, but please read through it.
I've done P90X for several years and Insanity. I was a certified personal trainer and a prior-service Marine, so fitness has always been very high on my personal priority list. As a mom of 4 kids, ages 10, 8, 3 and 15 months, it is important to me to be able to set a good example but because I live in such a rural area, I don't have access to a gym within driving distance.
Enter Beachbody. I loved P90X, grunted my way through Insanity and was super stoked when I found out about P90X2. My husband bought it for me last Christmas. We thought it would be a great way to work on my core since I was still weak in that area from my third c-section.
My first round through, I will admit I was disappointed. I didn't lose any weight/ inches. After going back to the original (and Crossfit) for several months, I decided to give it a try again.
The problem initially wasn't the program, it was me! I decided I was going to go for broke and meticulously learned the movements. I followed the schedule as written, extending each phase to 6 weeks. The ONLY change I made to Tony's program was instead of rolling out on the third day, I do cardio, but other than that, I stick with the plan.
I'm on week 4 of my second round of X2, and I'm amazed at the results! My triceps are popping, my abs are noticeably flatter, I'm in a smaller pant size and my butt is absolutely lifting and rounding in a way I've never had it do before (this comes from my husband, who is very, very pleased with my results!).
I have to offer my apologies for giving up on it too soon in the first round. I do have to set a number and if I can't do the full set properly, I will pause the DVD and finish out my set number modified. While it does not seem as focused on building muscle as the original, I'm seeing BETTER muscle quality.
Also, the equipment is absolutely necessary to be able to challenge yourself in this program adequately. If it didn't incorporate the balls, it would just be P90X and, as awesome as the original is, there wouldn't be a point in doing P90X2.
September 22, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Ghanastray Definite Upgrade from P90X
X2 was a definite upgrade from P90X. The upside is that it really targets your core during the first phase and creates more lean muscle in a short period of time. Thanks to X2 I have a whole new appreciation for stability balls and rumble rollers. The downside is I felt the overall program was a little light on legs compared to P90X. Would I recommend X2? Without hesitation.
September 19, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by T Wow, I thought I was in good shape after P90x. Wow
I started P90X just before my 50th birthday. After a year of doing the workouts I lost 20 lbs and thought I was in very good shape. I was given P90X2 for my 51st birthday. These workouts make P90X look easy. I never felt like puking during P90X. Not so with P90X2. But if you want to continue to grow and avoid a plateau, I highly recommend P90X2.
September 14, 2012