“The entire body – where the money is.” – Tony Horton
P90X Core Synergistics continued. I don’t want to say it is more than the original Core Synergistics because that exercise is killer, but X2 Core gets the P90X2 party started. Get ready to start, in my opinion, the best total body all around workout routine out there. P90X2 will expose your weak spots and, by the end of the 90 days, you’ll eventually have none.
Time: 60 minutes + 18 minute X2 Ab Ripper (not in original schedule but I include it).
Estimated Calorie Burn: 400 – 500 calories
“Death by jumping.” – Tony Horton
P90X Plyometrics squared is pretty much what this is all about. The first time it might just be one of the hardest workouts you’ve ever done, but by the end you’ll most likely love it. And if you don’t love it, by the time your done with P90X2’s Plyocide schedule P90X’s Plyometrics will be more of a strength training routine than an aerobic one. So stick to it and go hard – this will certainly pay off both on the scale and visually.
Time: 60 minutes
Estimated Calorie Burn: 450 – 600 calories
“Something awesome!” – Tony Horton
Stretching and rolling that really makes a difference. This routine is built in to prevent injury and allow you to go harder each and every workout. I truly believe that this routine (along with Yoga) is what spot trains your weak spots and makes your results sky-rocket. Some might take this day as a complete day off… but if you want to truly perform at your peak, DON’T SKIP this routine!
Time: 60 minutes
Estimated Calorie Burn: 150 – 200 calories
COMING SOON
“Everything – top to bottom.” – Tony Horton
A true total body workout. Mixing Yoga Balance moves with traditional weight lifting for a mind-calming/muscle-bruning routine that requires as much focus as strength. If it’s your first time giving the workout a go then I’d recommend starting off light. First, allow your balance to get better and as you gain more control over the exercises then you can up your weight. Remember, size AND/OR definition come with heavier weights – NOT high reps!
Time: 60 minutes + 18 minutes X2 Ab Ripper
Estimated Calorie Burn: 400 – 500 calories
COMING SOON
“Enjoy the journey.” -Tony Horton
X2 Yoga is a condensed more focused version of the original P90X Yoga. X2 Yoga is more aerobic and strength and a bit less balance…but that’s understandable being that the entire P90X2 regimen focuses on balance. It might take you a bit to get use to it, but once you do this Yoga routine becomes a great workout and an even better stress reliever.
Time: 68 minutes
Estimated Calorie Burn: 200 – 300 calories
COMING SOON
“Fun, fun, fun!” -Tony Horton
Another X2 workout that will leave you soaking wet and feeling great (or burnt out the first number of times). This routine really gets you ready for the rest of the program. Your weak spots will be exposed and you might feel a little deterred, but don’t be! If you know where you’re weak you’ll know where to work.
Time: 60 minutes
Estimated Calorie Burn: 450 – 600 calories
“Represent extreme fitness.” -Tony Horton
Focusing on core and balance development, this routine especially prepares you for the next two phases of X2. Remember to focus on your core and forget about being perfect – you wont be! But stick with it and by the third week you’ll be stronger, in more control, and ready to progress farther than you ever have before.
Time: 60 minutes
Estimated Calorie Burn: 350 – 500 calories
“They weights are the key.” -Tony Horton
Yet another killer arms routine…but this time the core gets some action too. The X2 Arms routine puts you in unstable positions to force the body into using the core to maintain balance which, not only helps build the core, but also isolates the arms. So, though you may not be able to do as much weight as you normally do, the arms are so isolated you’ll have no choice but to feel the burn and see results.
Time: 60 minutes + 18 minutes X2 Ab Ripper
Estimated Calorie Burn: 350 – 450 calories
“Plyo and Pull-Ups – yikes!” -Tony Horton
The two largest body muscle are back on the same day…and you’ll feel like vomiting! But try to hold it done and go as hard as you can because if you can hang with this workout most all other workouts will feel like a walk in th park. I am a true believer that working legs and back on the same day WILL build a ton of endurance and do it quickly. So, you could go running for 3 hours straight…or you could do an hour of this routine…seems like a no brainer…until you figure out how hard this really can be if you go at it 110%.
Time: 60 minutes + 18 minutes X2 Ab Ripper
Estimated Calorie Burn: 400 – 550 calories
“This about power and performance.” -Tony Horton
One of the two hardest exercises I’ve ever done – PERIOD! I can’t even begin to tell you how difficult this routine can be if you go at it 100%. Yeah it gets easier every time, but easier than the hardest routine ever is still harder than anything I had ever done. Don’t let the first set foul you – it’s not easy! And by the end of the second set you’ll wonder how in the world you are going to finish the next 2…let alone do another 4 sets of another group of exercises that are just as hard. So, get excited (and even a little scared), you’re in for one of the toughest hours of your life.
Time: 60 minutes + 18 minutes Ab Ripper X
Estimated Calorie Burn: 400 – 500 calories
“This thing’s going to change your life.” -Tony Horton
The other one of the two hardest exercises I’ve ever done – PERIOD! Let me repeat the exact statement from P.A.P. Lower because it applies here too. “I can’t even begin to tell you how difficult this routine can be if you go at it 100%. Yeah it gets easier every time, but easier than the hardest routine ever is still harder than anything I had ever done. Don’t let the first set foul you – it’s not easy! And by the end of the second set you’ll wonder how in the world you are going to finish the next 2…let alone do another 4 sets of another group of exercises that are just as hard. So, get excited (and even a little scared), you’re in for one of the toughest hours of your life.”
Time: 60 minutes
Estimated Calorie Burn: 400 – 550 calories
“Not just the abs, the entire core.” -Tony Horton
Another round of effective abdominal moves that help build and sculpt the core. In my opinion these moves are not as tough as the original Ab Ripper X moves, but this time it’s more about isolation than the moves themselves. So, stick with the program and stay committed to it and you’ll see results…and, if you’re like me, throw the original Ab Ripper X in the mix from time to time…I don’t think Tony would mind.
Time: 18 minutes
Estimated Calorie Burn: 130 – 200 calories
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