P90X is one of the most popular home fitness programs, so it is not surprising that it was continued. P90X2: The Next involves even more diverse, effective and high quality training. Tony Horton offers you to reach a new level of their physical possibilities, even if you feel that you are close to its maximum.
Description of the program P90X2: The Next from Tony Horton
P90X2 is a very special fitness program. At the heart of its effectiveness lies instability. Instead of working one group of muscles, Tony Horton offers you to compete with additional resistance on the exercise ball, the medicine balls and other unstable platforms. Your body is forced to maintain balance and stability, thereby leveraging the maximum amount of muscles with each movement.
You will form a rigid body, firm buttocks, shapely legs and strong arms — during exercise will work a chain of muscles. You will give a session as effectively as possible both in terms of burning calories and strengthening muscles. Start to engage in the program Tony Horton and get their best shape right now.
The complex P90X2: The Next included 14 training duration from 50 to 70 minutes:
1. Core: training to strengthen core muscles and stabilization muscles.
2. Plyocide: intense plyometric training for development of endurance and coordination:
3. Recovery + Mobility: stretching and recovery of all muscles of your body.
4. Total Body: strength training for the whole body.
5. Yoga: power yoga to increase isometric strength and development of the stabilization muscles.
6. Balance and Power: the complex power and explosive exercises while working on balance and coordination.
7. Chest + Back + Balance: exercise for back and chest on unstable platforms.
8. Shoulders and Arms: lesson for strong muscles shoulders and arms, which will help you to minimize injuries.
9. Base and Back: workout the two biggest muscle groups with pull-UPS and plyometric exercises.
10. PAP (Post-Activation Potentiation) Lower: energetic workout for the lower body.
11. PAP Upper: the complex for upper body exercises for balance and resistance.
12. Ab Ripper: a short 15-minute workout at the press.
13. V Sculpt: strength training for your biceps and back.
14. Chest + Shoulder + Tris: training the chest, shoulders and triceps.
For classes P90X2 you’ll need the following equipment:
- A set of dumbbells
- The horizontal bar
- Expander (as a replacement bar or dumbbells)
- Fitball (optional)
- Medicine balls (optional)
- Foam roll (optional)
Ideally have a full set of the above equipment. However, most of the exercises demonstrated in several variants, including and without using any additional devices. So you will be able to manage and minimal equipment, but sometimes with a loss of quality of the exercises.
Schedule P90X2 with Tony Horton
The P90X2 program includes 3 phases:
- Foundation Phase (3-6 weeks). This is a preparatory phase or the phase in which the Foundation is laid of training. Even if you consider yourself human, engage in the Foundation Phase for at least three weeks. This will help you to minimize injuries and become even stronger.
- Strength Phase (3-6 weeks). This phase forces, which will help you to develop the functional and security plan. The content of training Strength Phase similar to the first part of P90X, so it will be familiar to those who worked on the first course.
- Performance Phase (3-4 weeks). Phase performance suggests a completely new approach to training. You will be most focused on improving the effectiveness of the training. This will help the program to PAP (Post-Activation Potentiation) possible peak shape.
Each stage is designed for a minimum of 3 weeks but you can extend it for a longer period, until you get the desired result. I.e., at each phase you can stay longerif you feel the need. You will deal 5-7 times a week, if desired. Twice a week you can have a full day off (Rest) or active recovery (Recovery + Mobility) at your discretion. Also in the program prescribed recovery week (Recovery Week) that you can perform on any stage of the program as needed (between phases, for example).
As you can see, the course, Tony Horton is very easily adaptable to your ability. In General, the complex P90X2 is designed for 9 weeks minimum but can be increased depending on your individual needs.
P90X2 definitely cannot be considered an optimal program for losing weight in a short period of time. It is mostly oriented on improvement of existing results, development of the physical shape of the athlete, all-round progress in strength and endurance. A significant part of the exercises Tony Horton will help you strengthen muscles-stabilizatory and postural muscles as well as straighten your posture and spine. However, if your main goal is to lose weight fast and burn fat, then note, for example, the Insanity program, it is more suitable for such purposes.
If you run a separate training course, they may not seem particularly heavy. However, the implementation of the complex still need to be sufficiently prepared in terms of physical strength and endurance, to withstand the load for two months. P90X2 is a completely independent program to accomplish it is not necessary to pass the first part of the course.
With the P90X2 program, you will develop balance, agility, strength and athleticism, improve your form, correct posture, healthier body. Drawback of training is the need to have the availability of additional inventory. However, Tony Horton is thought of in P90x it also demonstrates alternative exercises in case if you don’t have any equipment.
See also:
- Power 90 from Tony Horton: a comprehensive program for advanced
- Shaun T — Insanity Max 30. The madness continues.