Just Eat Some F%$#ing Pie

Given the lively debate over the relative merits of P90X and CrossFit, I'm sure glad (the fake) Sandy Kenyon has finally weighed in about P90X:



It's good to keep things in perspective, no?

P90X Yoga X Review

When I started P90X, I was almost contemptuous of the Yoga X DVD. “People do yoga to relax,” I thought to myself. “I don't want to relax. P90X is supposed to be extreme, goddammit.”

Sure, the moves were challenging and I totally sucked at most of them, but I chalked it up to the fact that I've always been sorely lacking in coordination, flexibility and balance. After my first couple of clumsy, pratfall-filled Yoga X sessions, I felt like I was wasting my time.

I was wrong.

My Yoga X review, after the jump.

P90X Shoulders & Arms Review

After my first two days of P90X, I was worried I wouldn't make it through Week One -- let alone the entire 90 days. After all, my ass had been thoroughly handed to me by Chest & Back and Plyo. It wasn't until I encountered the Shoulders & Arms workout that I finally thought, "Hey! I can do this!"

After the jump: My review of P90X Shoulders & Arms.

P90X Plyometrics Review

A few years ago, researchers conducted an experiment to test the effects of plyometric training. Runners who’d been running for half a year were divided into two groups: One that added plyometric moves to their exercise routines, and one that didn’t. Six weeks later, the runners who did plyo work saw improvement in their running economy, while those in the control group didn’t.

Over the years, plyometric drills have been shown to improve overall athleticism -- it boosts one’s explosive power, speed, cardiovascular health, flexibility, balance, and stamina. So it’s pretty awesome that P90X devotes an hour to jump-training.

After the jump: My P90X Plyo review.

P90X Chest & Back Review

It's time I got around to actually reviewing each of the P90X workouts, don't you think?

Let's start with Chest & Back -- right after the jump.