So I got a P90X set on Ebay for my boyfriend and I. I'm not starting it for another couple of weeks, once I'm cleared for more intense exercise, but we have to go shopping for supplies this weekend. Can someone enlighten me as to what I need? The introductory video mentioned a set of weights and yoga mats, but I think I've also seen something about a resistance band set. Is anyone familiar with it? I'm wondering if I need different bands, or if one set of bands is sufficient.

I started the classic P90x routine today and, even though I can't lift my arms up now, feel great. What an intense workout! I had to stop Ab Ripper with six minutes left because I thought I was about to puke... was dizzy and nauseous from the chest and back video. I'm looking forward to getting a few weeks in and building up a healthy habit!

thats really awesome!! It is definitely challenging.. but as the weeks go by you will get better at it Im now in week 3 and things are going well.. I love having the challenge that comes from this program!

For reasons I cannot explain, I initially had a goal of starting this at 220 pounds but decided to start when I was 244. That was two weeks ago when I made the decision and only one week of actually going through the exercises. It's incredibly intense but well worth it. The stretching is amazing and I can tell that I am more limber than I ever was before this and I can begin to see an inkling of muscle tone in my arms and shoulder. Let's be real, part of that is fat loss, but any improvement is just that, an improvement. Thank you sleeve, thank you Tony Horton, and thank you verticalsleevetalk!

Would yall think the precurser "Power 90" program would be good if we're just starting out and still extra Pooh-sized? I want to get started on something like this but it sounds like the P90x would chew me up and spit me out LOL.

Would yall think the precurser "Power 90" program would be good if we're just starting out and still extra Pooh-sized? I want to get started on something like this but it sounds like the P90x would chew me up and spit me out LOL.

I just heard about this not too long ago. It does sound interesting. I mean, it sure couldn't hurt to take the small hop before leaping over the moon!!

I mean, it sure couldn't hurt to take the small hop before leaping over the moon!!

Love that line Diva! I think I may get the Power 90 before I jump into the P90x. I did take a look at the website and I gotta say the Brazilian Butt set looks promising too LOL Has anyone tried that one/

With P90x, you can change the routine to the "lean" version that is predominately cardio videos and when you feel up to it, you can do the "classic" program. Ultimately, you own 12 DVDs and it comes with instructions on how to watch them in a series that works best for you. With the cardio workouts, i certainly couldn't keep up with the folks in th video, I just went at my own pace and have slowly built up enough endurance to be able to almost match them. All of this to say that i don't know about the power 90 except it was a precursor to P90x. I have read that a new version is coming out this year too, called P90x:MC2 (muscle confusion). Just do it, at your pace.