P90x2 is different than predecessor P90x in that many of the exercises are designed to improve your balance. While you’ll still be using a chin-up bar and a resistance band, additional equipment is needed including a stability all, 2 medicine balls and a foam roller. Fortunately, Tony Horton retain is famous muscle confusion concept, where your muscles are kept from becoming accustomed to any one specific exercise by varying the muscles used..
In addition to the muscle confusion concept, P90x2 introduces Post Activation Potentiation (PAP), an extreme concept fortunately not introduced until phase 3, usually the last of the three months of the workout program. Basically, PAP is that heavy lifting just before an explosive movement. It’s grueling but it’s what makes this workout special. Click here to learn more about P90X2.
Obviously, P90x2 is not for beginners. Can a beginner do push-ups balanced on medicine balls? The new workout is five days a week, not six but that’s no gift. You’ll truly need a two day break to recover as P90x2 is definitely more intense. Expect more focus on balance, more intense workouts and more varied workouts. The nutrition plan also has many more options for people like vegetarians and those who prefer gluten free foods. You can check it out for yourself when you click here to learn more about P90X2.