P90X2: The Next P90X DVD Series Ultimate Kit

Very different from the original
I recently completed a round of P90x2, and I love it. I actually like this a lot more than the original version. Since most people who are considering this have already been exposed to P90x, I will highlight some of the differences for you.

1) Like P90x, it is a three phase program. The big key for me in X2 is there is more variety. For example, in P90x aside from the recovery week you did the same legs and back workout every week. In x2, the only program you do more than one month is the plyometrics workout. That is in phases I and II, but not in III. There is a recovery and mobility DVD that you can also use on your rest days.

2) X2 yoga is much better. It takes all the good stuff from the original p90x yoga, but compresses it into 61 min as opposed to 90 minutes. It flows much better, and I never found myself getting bored or wishing it would stop.

3) Foam rolling is awesome. In P90x you had a stretching DVD that you could use on your rest...

Great workout
I've really enjoyed the P90X2. I never tried P90X and was a bit worried about starting out on 2. It has done wonders for me. It is nice just using the videos and not have an instructor breathing down your neck making you work out.

Thumbs up from me.

P90X2 vs P90X
I won't break down the DVDs for either P90X or P90X2, and I don't care who you are, P90X has something to offer. Any routine has something to offer, whatever you put IN to it. For me P90X introduced the concepts of plyometrics, set breaks and yoga. Tony is initially entertaining but he does get old after a while, especially when you can recite along word for word, but hey, that's the reason they have the Music & Cues option for audio. So now we have P90X TWO. I got it, and I must say, I'm still not sure I heart it as much as the original. Tony seems more serious this time, maybe because of all the online complaints that he was a cheeseball? There are some new concepts Post-Activation-Potentiation, foam rolling for recovery, and no more regimented phases, you break when YOU want to. Do I like the new concepts, meh...can I maybe gain something from? Surely. I even think the production value is down from last time, I'm not sure though. Maybe it's just me being resistant to change. I...

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