tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post4462057257157549074..comments2023-10-08T09:56:05.560-06:00Comments on The Straight Dope: P90X2: Buying Into The SystemSteve Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17639176315514772554noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-73114954820576041932011-04-13T11:20:17.743-06:002011-04-13T11:20:17.743-06:00Entry point's the same. The fit test will be t...Entry point's the same. The fit test will be the same. It may feel harder because it's new but, I dunno, first time I did Chest & Back it was all I could do to keep from puking. <br /><br />None of our trainers are actors. They are all respected and well known trainers and create their own programs, but of course not alone. I've been the main science guy at Beachbody for a long time but just one of many influences on each of our programs. We used to have a cool video series on the making of P90x that showed many of the influences in that program. <br /><br />Nothing we do is created by just one person and the more applied science we use the more outside experts we consult with. mc2 and Asylum are both evolutions in that process.Steve Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17639176315514772554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-45581074277720476012011-04-13T10:58:24.094-06:002011-04-13T10:58:24.094-06:00This is the first time I am reading your blog. I ...This is the first time I am reading your blog. I was under the impression that Tony Horton created the programs, but your blog implies that you are the creator of the P90X program and MX2. Is Tony just an actor you hired to lead the team during the DVD workouts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-7458446577811770522011-02-24T19:14:28.734-07:002011-02-24T19:14:28.734-07:00Should mc2ers be in any better shape for the progr...Should mc2ers be in any better shape for the program than they were for the original p90x? Generally speaking, should people who've been sedentary for a while just jump right into mc2? Or is the original preferred as a base for the second?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10530261875332090371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-48131437863629367122011-02-21T11:25:22.300-07:002011-02-21T11:25:22.300-07:00thanks, exactly what I wanted to know. I imagine ...thanks, exactly what I wanted to know. I imagine how awesome it would be to alternate between the two. It more than doubles the variety of X alone. I know I love to get back to the phase I workouts in phase III and always love the improvements I've made after doing 3 weeks of phase II. It's so cool to get better at something I haven't done in four weeks. That didn't happen to me in the gym but it consistently happens in P90X.<br /><br />Are there really separate videos in MC2 phase III?Paul Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-82091613164716668732011-02-21T09:32:46.872-07:002011-02-21T09:32:46.872-07:00I would not say it will replace the original. It&#...I would not say it will replace the original. It's a more evolved system for sure but that doesn't mean there's not a ton of merit in the original. You can't--or shouldn't--train the same way all of the time. There's plenty of life left in the original 90x program.Steve Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17639176315514772554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-40069806447831256902011-02-20T16:44:21.896-07:002011-02-20T16:44:21.896-07:00Does MC2 replace the original P90X? Is it so much...Does MC2 replace the original P90X? Is it so much better I won't want to do the original any more, or will I alternate between the two systems?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-55036461109383079912011-02-20T16:44:00.029-07:002011-02-20T16:44:00.029-07:00Does MC2 replace the original P90X? Is it so much...Does MC2 replace the original P90X? Is it so much better I won't want to do the original any more, or will I alternate between the two systems?Paul Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-70103059263796532752011-02-18T11:53:28.284-07:002011-02-18T11:53:28.284-07:00Chad, I wouldn't assume mc2 won't feel lik...Chad, I wouldn't assume mc2 won't feel like it's doing that to you.Steve Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17639176315514772554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-56131608544803072032011-02-18T11:07:31.992-07:002011-02-18T11:07:31.992-07:00"pic: the application of science; an evolutio..."pic: the application of science; an evolution of scientific complexities whittled down to the only graph most people care about."<br /><br />I actually prefer an exponential graph to the linear one pictured. You got a program that can do that? :DChad Richardshttp://www.FitCoachChad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-253106254303958242011-02-18T10:54:54.229-07:002011-02-18T10:54:54.229-07:00Ha, that one of my old training plans for referenc...Ha, that one of my old training plans for reference. I wish there were a planned Mexico trip during mc2, just so long as it's not to Juarez. <br /><br />One on One was a good primer but this is going to be very different. Well, the elements are the same but the workouts more refined. <br /><br />Muscle Confusion is just a catch all term for peridoizational training (you can't really confuse a muscle). As you follow along here you're answers will be explained in some depth.Steve Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17639176315514772554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-21342609256127206812011-02-18T10:23:03.711-07:002011-02-18T10:23:03.711-07:00I did P90X 3 times lean twice and classic once.
I...I did P90X 3 times lean twice and classic once.<br /><br />I love the program and can't wait for this new one. <br /><br />Insanity killed the knees for me, I lasted a week and it seemed to be the same moves each time. <br /><br />Woo woo thanks for this info and looking forward to the release ;-)Trainer T.s Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788097098229327094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-58791965499706713882011-02-18T10:18:01.427-07:002011-02-18T10:18:01.427-07:00Sounds AWESOME, Steve! And I'm glad to see yo...Sounds AWESOME, Steve! And I'm glad to see you've built two weeks in Mexico into the workout calendar. Now I'll just have to get up the money for the trip before MC2 comes out so I can do it by the book! ;^)KajunDCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-56828382649645576372011-02-18T09:40:38.262-07:002011-02-18T09:40:38.262-07:00Hey Steve. Love the post. Could you explain someth...Hey Steve. Love the post. Could you explain something for me, though. All the ads for P90x hype the concept of Muscle Confusion. I've done two rounds of Insanity, sandwiched around one round of P90x. I'm on day 5 of my second round of that program. I love Beachbody's workouts.<br /><br />That being said, I don't really see Muscle Confusion being applied across the whole P90x program. The only new workouts in Month 2 are the two arms/back/chest workouts. The plyo, yoga, legs/back, and kenpo workouts are the same. I suppose the recovery weeks allow your body to get un-used to the workouts, but I feel like more variety in the non-upperbody workouts would give the Muscle Confusion claim more weight. <br /><br />Is there any plan to provide more cardio/plyo/yoga options for MC2? It would be possibly to make a hybrid of Insanity, P90x,P90X+, Power 90, Power 90 Master Series, One on One series, Turbo Fire, etc...but that's expensive. Can Beachbody provide a product that really "confuses" at every aspect of the routine?<br /><br />Thanks.Cameron DeHarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02042559863095774301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-91991276193075657422011-02-18T09:40:16.586-07:002011-02-18T09:40:16.586-07:00Hey Steve. Love the post. Could you explain someth...Hey Steve. Love the post. Could you explain something for me, though. All the ads for P90x hype the concept of Muscle Confusion. I've done two rounds of Insanity, sandwiched around one round of P90x. I'm on day 5 of my second round of that program. I love Beachbody's workouts.<br /><br />That being said, I don't really see Muscle Confusion being applied across the whole P90x program. The only new workouts in Month 2 are the two arms/back/chest workouts. The plyo, yoga, legs/back, and kenpo workouts are the same. I suppose the recovery weeks allow your body to get un-used to the workouts, but I feel like more variety in the non-upperbody workouts would give the Muscle Confusion claim more weight. <br /><br />Is there any plan to provide more cardio/plyo/yoga options for MC2? It would be possibly to make a hybrid of Insanity, P90x,P90X+, Power 90, Power 90 Master Series, One on One series, Turbo Fire, etc...but that's expensive. Can Beachbody provide a product that really "confuses" at every aspect of the routine?<br /><br />Thanks.Cameron DeHarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02042559863095774301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-26868627444467890222011-02-18T08:59:01.239-07:002011-02-18T08:59:01.239-07:00I can't wait for this to be released! BRING I...I can't wait for this to be released! BRING ITMistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01453421941701093780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-1295419062894846622011-02-17T17:30:50.652-07:002011-02-17T17:30:50.652-07:00I have done P90X, P90X+, Insanity and One on Ones....I have done P90X, P90X+, Insanity and One on Ones. Looking forward to the next level!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15492683244554048217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-45811808674526625362011-02-17T13:28:33.721-07:002011-02-17T13:28:33.721-07:00Bring it!!Bring it!!FunFitandHappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00983990124917386971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-68471035775887772932011-02-17T13:13:02.387-07:002011-02-17T13:13:02.387-07:00Stoked, absolutely cannot wait until this is ready...Stoked, absolutely cannot wait until this is ready!joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15248327404114206445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-16577129100196430222011-02-17T12:59:53.037-07:002011-02-17T12:59:53.037-07:00This is amazing!!! I can't wait!!! Thankyou fo...This is amazing!!! I can't wait!!! Thankyou for sharing this information with us. I want so badly to do what you do and Tony does. It's my dream. For now I'm a Beachbody Coach, but someday I hope to be where you guys are! Thank you!!!AMYFITFORLIFEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03938603855047487909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-89559332361278516822011-02-17T12:34:56.074-07:002011-02-17T12:34:56.074-07:00Thank you for buying it! 20 or so years ago Dr. El...Thank you for buying it! 20 or so years ago Dr. Elliott (then just Marcus) and I used to experiment with diets and training progams and talk about them all super enthusiastically to anyone who would listen, which was hardly anybody. It's nice to have an audience.Steve Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17639176315514772554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-851249800279143402011-02-17T12:29:10.522-07:002011-02-17T12:29:10.522-07:00I'm very excited! Thank You to all in putting ...I'm very excited! Thank You to all in putting this together!4evrhealthcindynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-31327606534461698852011-02-17T12:10:31.240-07:002011-02-17T12:10:31.240-07:00I am just stupidly excited about this! Very curiou...I am just stupidly excited about this! Very curious to see what kind of results taking it to the next level will bring for this old-er gal!Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06437565182755974964noreply@blogger.com