The P90X is an extreme workout program created by Tony Horton, which people of all ages, shapes and sizes are using to get extreme results. Many people ask the questions: can I use P90X for weight loss? The answer is yes. P90X provides three different workout schedules, Classic, Lean and Doubles, which are described briefly below, but one in particular is the perfect schedule to provide real weight loss – P90X Doubles.

First, a quick overview of the Classis and Lean schedules:

“Classic”

Most people that use P90X start with this schedule. This is where I started. The Classic Workout Schedule is provides the best combination of weight training and cardiovascular exercise routine allowing people to achieve phenomenal results. This schedule is also perfect for anyone limited in time since the longest workout, Yoga X, is 1.5 hours. The rest of the workouts run between 52-59 minutes. If you chose to follow the Classic routine and follow the P90X diet guide, you will obtain great results. The actual schedule runs 6 days a week, with an optional workout on the 7th day, and looks like this:

1. Day 1: Chest and Back + Ab Ripper X

2. Day 2: Plyometrics

3. Day 3: Shoulders and Arms+ Ab Ripper X

4. Day 4: Yoga X

5. Day 5: Legs and Back + Ab Ripper X

6. Day 6: Kempo X

7. Day 7: Off or X Strech

Now, the above schedule is for Phase I, first 3 weeks. The fourth week is a recovery week, with different routines. In weeks 5-7 and 9-12, the schedule is the same except for the fact that the resistance workouts on Mondays and Wednesdays change. Again, week 8 and 13 are the recovery week. The Classic P90X Workout Schedule is perfect for those ready to get extreme results, not necessarily losing a ton of weight, but truly changing their body.

“Lean”

The Lean Workout Schedule focuses more on cardio conditioning than resistance exercises. This schedule is perfect for those people that want to start slow or have a lot more weight to loss. It will allow you to trim down significantly before putting on muscle. Anyone that is concerned with being able to handle the intense workouts of the Classic routine, this is the place to start.

Here is just a quick peek at what the Lean schedule looks like (just example of types of workouts – they change every phase):

1. Day 1: Core Synergistics

2. Day 2: Cardio X

3. Day 3: Shoulders and Arms + Ab Ripper X

4. Day 4: Yoga X

5. Day 5: Legs and Back + Ab Ripper X

6. Day 6: Kempo X

7. Day 7: Off or X Stretch

Now, the above schedule is for Phase I, first 3 weeks. The fourth week is a recovery week same as the Classic Schedule, with different routines. In weeks 5-7, the schedule is the same except for the fact that the resistance workout on Wednesday changes. Week 8 and 13 are the recovery week. The one interesting part of the Lean routine is Phase III. In this phase, you will start to transition to a more Classic type schedule, preparing your body for your next round of P90X. As you can see, the Lean schedule is designed as a lead up into Classic schedule. However, if you really want to blast your body to new heights, you must try Doubles.

The Quickest Way to Blast Fat and Reshape Your Body

“Doubles”

Double is the best way to lose the most weight will doing P90X. It is not for the faint of heart. However, it is for those people that can handle the workouts, but have a lot of weight to lose. I know a lot of former athletes that have put on the “marriage 20” and have used Doubles to get back in tremendous shape, some to the best shape of their lives. Now please understand, with Doubles you will need a lot more dedication and time, upwards of 2 hours and 20 minutes on some days (split between 2 workouts). After Phase I, in most cases you will begin your day with Cardio X, which is about 45 minutes long. Later on that day or in the evening, you will perform your resistance workout plus Ab Ripper X.

The Doubles schedule looks a lot like the Classic schedule, at least in Phase I. This changes in Phase II by adding 3 cardio workouts each week on top of the resistance workouts. In phase III, the intensity is amped up again by adding a fourth Cardio X workout. The actual schedule, at least for Phase II, looks like this:

1. Day 1: AM – Cardio X / PM – Chest, Shoulder and Triceps + Ab Ripper X

2. Day 2: Plyometrics

3. Day 3: AM – Cardio X/ PM – Bach and Biceps + Ab Ripper X

4. Day 4: Yoga X

5. Day 5: AM – Cardio X / PM -Legs and Back + Ab Ripper X

6. Day 6: Kempo X

7. Day 7: Off or X Stretch T

This is an extreme schedule! In Phase III, you will add another morning Cardio X session. AS you can see, this Doubles schedule is sure to blast away fat and completely reshape your body. Many people have seen weight loss results upwards of 25 pounds. What a truly incredible workout program P90X is.

Well, I hope this general overview of the P90X workout schedules was informative. Remember, if you are looking for extreme weight loss and body reshaping, go with the Doubles routine. It is the quickest way to the body you desire. But regardless of the schedule you chose, just keep pushing play!