The Power 90® weight loss and fitness program is offered by Team Beachbody and was designed by Tony Horton, one of the better known Team Beachbody trainers. He has created popular programs such as Power Half Hour®, Power 90®, P90X®, 10-Minute Trainer®, and the soon to be released P90X2®.
Power 90®, or as it is advertised, Power 90 / 90-Day in Home Boot Camp does not get the publicity that it deserves. Many people like what they see in the highly publicized P90X® infomercials and buy the program only to find that some of the movements are too difficult, the workouts take up too much of their time, or that they are just not interested in some of the routines like Yoga X. Some people just don’t have a good option when it comes to setting up a pull-up bar and pull-ups are a big part of the P90X® program.
Power 90® actually offers some of the same basic movements and in a little less time than what is needed to complete a workout in P90X®. The beginning cardio routine is similar to the Kenpo X routine, and the resistance routines are paced to offer a cardio workout along with the strength training routine. Much of the cardio routine consists of effective, but basic punches and kicks used in many different martial arts styles.
The strength training routines can successfully and with results, be performed using resistance bands, but gives the option of using dumbbells. The resistance bands are more portable and take up less space which makes them a viable option for any strength training routine, and the bands offered through Team Beachbody are available in up to 50 pounds of resistance. For those of you who feel more comfortable with the more traditional dumbbells, either a range of standard dumbbells will be needed, or a set of adjustable dumbbells. If you decide on the adjustable, consider how quickly you can move from one weight to the next because as with many of the cardio/weight routines there is little time between exercises.
If you find yourself struggling with P90X®, or have seen the P90X® infomercials and would like to give it a try but are a little intimidated by some of the seemingly complicated movements or the hour long routines, Power 90® might be a good fit for you. Use Power 90® as a stand-alone routine or as a preliminary routine to prepare you for P90X®.
It is important to note that as with any of the available home fitness programs from Team Beachbody, you are encouraged to push yourself, but at the same time to work at your own pace when working out with the program. Do not get frustrated if you find that you cannot keep up with the trainers. Just keep busy, do the best you can, and take your breaks when you need them. Getting fit and healthy does not include self-induced injuries because you tried to push yourself too hard.
Power 90® along with several other home fitness and weight loss programs, nutritionals, and accessories are available through your Independent Team Beachbody Coach.
A physical check-up might detect underlying problems that may need to be addressed; as always, it is highly recommended that you check with your doctor before beginning any new weight loss or fitness routine.