Best Fitness Programs

January 9, 2025 by J. Hawthorne

Will Home Fitness Programs Make a Comeback?

Back in the mid-2000s home fitness programs were all the rage.

At the time, it was revolutionary because people no longer had to take classes at the gym. Instead of paying a membership fee and forking out more for classes or a personal trainer, they could gear up and switch on their TV.

But the party didn’t last long. Changes in technology and business models led us to a place in which one-time purchases were abandoned in favor of monthly subscriptions. As a result, the world of fitness programs isn’t making the same impact on the culture it once did.

Streaming models may give people a ton of content, but they also require commitment. And with all the monthly services out there, at a certain point, consumers look for a way out of monthly subscriptions.

Let’s look at how we got here, shall we?

December 17, 2024 by J. Hawthorne

Just Dance: Real Workout or Just Mindless Fun?

Though Just Dance doesn’t claim to be a workout game, for some, it’s the workout that keeps them coming back for more.

Making fitness entertaining is vastly underrated. You won’t need motivation when you associate exercise with having a good time.

The question is, can Just Dance provide you with a cardio workout that’s worthy of your time? Let’s look deeper into that.

January 17, 2024 by J. Hawthorne

Is P90X Too Hard for Beginners?

People are attracted to the image of workout systems like P90X.

Its hardcore, no compromises approach appeals to the aspirations in everyone who yearns for a fit body. It causes even the toned, anatomically perfect people on screen to break a serious sweat, so it must be one of the most effective options. And who doesn’t want fast results?

The reality is often what we perceive we need and what we actually need are two very different things.

Claims that anyone can do P90X and that one simply needs to tough it out isn’t typically helpful motivation. In fact, it’s more likely to cause someone to quit than empower them if they aren’t ready for it.

Naturally, any workout should challenge you but if you feel like you’re at the foot of Mt. Everest when you pop in the P90X DVD something is wrong.

August 15, 2023 by J. Hawthorne

5 Best Resistance Band Sets for P90X

On a whim, I bought the USS Enterprise of electric toothbrushes. My teeth are important, I reasoned, therefore I need a state-of-the-art tool.

How wrong I was. Once the post-purchase haze settled I went back to the modest but effective manual brush. Using it felt more comfortable.

It reminded me of a lesson I sometimes forget.

At times the simplest, least expensive equipment fits your individual needs the best.

The same is especially true with fitness.

Part of the appeal of P90X is that it eliminates the need for pricey workout machines or a gym membership. All you need to get started is a chin-up bar, resistance bands or dumbbells, and an exercise mat.

People opt for resistance bands for three main reasons. First, because they’re flexible, accommodating a huge variety of exercises. Second, because they’re lightweight and highly portable. Thirdly, they’re wieldier than free weights to many, making the workout experience more natural.

July 13, 2023 by J. Hawthorne

Best Alternatives to P90X

When it comes to workout programs people gravitate towards the ones that yield quick results.

P90X promises a ripped body in only 90 days. Of course, everyone is convinced that they’ll be able to keep up the rigorous workouts every day before they get it. However, living up to the commitment is tougher than it seems on paper.

At the end of the day, P90X is a system for people that are already highly active. If you’re like many people, you’re looking to level up your body but aren’t aiming to practically take on the lifestyle of an athlete either. The good news for this group is most P90X alternatives aren’t as physically demanding and they don’t take as much time. Once you master any of these you can always step it up a notch and reach for P90X.

Note that although P90X has been popular for quite some time, it hasn’t quite been replicated yet. Its workouts are not only intense but thorough. It requires 60 to 90 minutes of your time, six days a week.