What Exactly Is The P90X Classic Schedule?
The P90X Classic Classic schedule is the most popular P90X schedule out of all three. The program is 90 days long and is broken up into 3 Phases. Each phase is 30 days long and is different than the prior phase. The P90X Classic Schedule is by far the schedule that the vast majority of people follow most. I myself have never done anything but the P90X Classic schedule and don’t ever intend to switch either. I have gotten great results from P90X and so have millions of other people who simply follow the P90X Classic schedule. This is what I highly recommend to all my clients and I would do the same for you. I break down the P90X program as a whole in my P90X Review. Let me explain the P90X Classic schedule a little further.
Are There Other Options Than The P90X Classic Schedule?
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Yes! Besides the P90X Classic schedule there is the P90X Lean Version and the P90X Doubles Version. The Lean Schedule is has less resistance days and more cardio days. Some people get scared by the P90X Classic Schedule and rather start with the Lean version. Many females want to start here because they are afraid of bulking up which is totally not the case. You will not bulk up as a female if you do the Classic version. Tony Horton talks about your goals in all the videos. For example, 8-10 reps is for size and 12-15 is for lean. So females can focus on 12-15 reps on those resistance days. I have seen numerous females do the Classic version and have great lean results. I think the Lean version is for those that want a less intensive program. My wife has done the Classic schedule and has always had great success so I see the results with females and I am a firm believer.
The third and final P90X schedule is the Doubles version which is more advanced and for those who are already in shape and want a little more. The Doubles version of P90X is basically the P90X Classic schedule but you do an extra cardio workout called Cardio X on your resistance days. I never did the doubles version simply because I never had the time. P90X workouts are approximately 50 minutes long. For me to add in another workout was just too time consuming. I always stuck with the P90X Classic schedule.
What Does The P90X Classic Schedule Entail?
So the P90X Classic Schedule has you working out 6 days a week. I always started my weeks on a Monday so I had Sundays off. Just remember that when you start P90X pick the right day to start because that 7th day will be your day off for the next 90 days. The P90X Classic schedule has 3 days of resistance training, one day of plyometrics aka jump training and then one day of cardio called Kenpo which is a kickboxing style class. Here is an actual breakdown of the P90X Classic schedule:
Phase I – Four Weeks
Weeks 1-3
Day 1 Chest and Back, Ab Ripper X
Day 2 Plyometrics
Day 3 Shoulders and Arms, Ab Ripper X
Day 4 Yoga X
Day 5 Legs and Back, Ab Ripper X
Day 6 Kenpo X
Day 7 Rest or X Stretch
Week 4
Day 1 Yoga X
Day 2 Core Synergistics
Day 3 Kenpo X
Day 4 X Stretch
Day 5 Core Synergistics
Day 6 Yoga X
Day 7 Rest or X Stretch
Phase II – Four Weeks
Weeks 5-7
Day 1 Chest, Shoulders, and Triceps, Ab Ripper X
Day 2 Plyometrics
Day 3 Back and Biceps, Ab Ripper X
Day 4 Yoga X
Day 5 Legs and Back, Ab Ripper X
Day 6 Kenpo X
Day 7 Rest or X Stretch
Week 8 (repeat Week 4)
Phase III – Five Weeks
Weeks 9 and 11
Day 1 Chest and Back, Ab Ripper X
Day 2 Plyometrics
Day 3 Shoulders and Arms, Ab Ripper X
Day 4 Yoga X
Day 5 Legs and Back, Ab Ripper X
Day 6 Kenpo X
Day 7 Rest or X Stretch
Weeks 10 and 12
Day 1 Chest, Shoulders, and Triceps, Ab Ripper X
Day 2 Plyometrics
Day 3 Back and Biceps, Ab Ripper X
Day 4 Yoga X
Day 5 Legs and Back, Ab Ripper X
Day 6 Kenpo X
Day 7 Rest or X Stretch
Week 13 (repeat Week 4)
As you can see in the P90X Classic schedule Phase I is different than Phase II because on the resistance days (Days 1 and 3) the workouts are switched up thus creating that muscle confusion. In Phase III the P90X Classic schedule has you rotate between a week from Phase I and a week from Phase II. Yoga is in all the weeks which is a crucial component to success in the P90X Classic schedule. P90X is a very demanding program on your body and it needs days to recover. Yoga is known as the fountain of youth and will truly help you work out the kinks and recover for the next workout. The Classic schedule also has a second workout called Ab Ripper X on Days 1, 3 and 5 of the main weeks of each phase. This is a 16 minute pounding of your core! You will hate it but learn to love it! But overall this schedule is the P90X calendar that I love to follow!
Why I Chose the P90X Classic Schedule For Myself As Well As My Customers?
The results I had with the P90X Classic schedule as well as my wife and those I have helped were all pretty phenomenal. Therefore there is no other version of P90X I would recommend except for the P90X Classic schedule. Its the most popular and makes the most sense. Its best for time management and I feel it will give you the best results. Your diet is just as important and I always make sure that I am drinking my Shakeology to keep healthy and keep my body in optimal shape. Remember you are what you eat!
Give The P90X Classic Schedule A Try!
The P90X Classic schedule is the way to go! I would love to help you succeed in your health and fitness journey. The time is now to make that decision to change. If not now, when? Let’s succeed together! Feel free to Contact Me if you have any questions. I am here to help! Give the P90X Classic schedule a try!
Your Coach,
DAVE
