July 29, 2010

P90X – Full Responses from Trainers, Michael Labuanan & Kri Chay

I recently wrote an article about the P90X program. I called on a few friends from the industry to add some of their comments. Below are the full responses from Michael Labuanan and Kri Chay. To read the full article, follow this link, http://torontowomensbootcamp.com/p90x-xxxposed/

Michael Labuanan: Maui based personal trainer

I believe that a properly executed program can go a long way, but a program that done poorly can be detrimental to an individual. With that being said, I have seen and heard about many people getting hurt while using this program for one reason or another.

One being that the individual is using improper form, and he or she doesn’t know it. How can a video teach you the correct form without a hands on approach, yes they can show it to you and try to explain the safety ques, but no one is there to correct you if you are doing it wrong.

Second, You are not held accountable for your actions with a follow along video. An individual who plans on completing a video program with no one to ask questions too, or some kind of support system, can and usually will make some kind of an excuse about why he or she is not progressing or stop following all together.

Now when joining a private or group training program with a certified trainer, you have a support system, a knowledgeable instructor to help you along with a progressive approach the training program. In a group setting you have the support of other group members and you are also held accountable for your actions, not only by your peers but by your certified trainer as well. The group will also give you that extra motivation to reach new heights with every workout.

www.mauitrainer.com

Kri Chay: Kansas City based personal trainer

You have seen it! You maybe have tried it out. The world is talking about P90X. It’s a set of DVD’s that guide you to workout, get your butt kicked, and lose tons of weight. Is all this hype or does it really work??

I currently have over 200 clients. About 25% of them have either tried the fat burning program, and just about all of them have heard of it, but does it really work?

It comes with a 3-phase nutrition program, geared to rev up metabolism and burn fat. And 13 DVD’s that takes you and shows you exactly what to do in order to drop the weight.

First off, before joining any fitness program, you need to first ask yourself… “Do I really want to do this? Why do I want to do this? Can I dedicate 90 days of my life to this new fitness program?”

If you say “maybe” or “no” then this program isn’t for you. This is not for beginners.

Out of those clients of mine that have tried it… how many succeeded??

NONE.

I don’t know a single person who has started the DVD set and has finished it.

My girlfriend and her friend were gung ho with it for nearly 2 weeks, and they lost some weight (less than 5 lbs) but they got bored with it. Remember, the program is 90 days straight!! Can you do that?? Most people can’t… especially beginners.

Did they follow the 3-phase meal plan?? Hell no. They “knew” what they were doing because they were eating “good” and working out.

This DVD set lacks real accountability. The girls tried to keep each other accountable but when something came up or they were tired, they stopped working out.

Why did this happen?? I’ll tell you why. It wasn’t that they couldn’t physically do it, but mentally they didn’t want it bad enough. Improper set-up. Short term goals weren’t set, long term goals weren’t set, and other factors.

They depended on each other and when one got busy, the other didn’t do their workout either.

In fitness, you have to want it for YOURSELF and do it for yourself. It’s great to have a workout partner, but don’t depend on them. Set your goals, and stick to it.

You will never find time to workout… you have to MAKE time to workout.

Final thoughts: The p90x can work if you stick to it and follow all nutrition and exercises, but more than likely… the majority of people who try it out will not follow through and finish all 90 days.

You can try and prove me wrong and be the 0.1% of the population who finishes it.

Post all your workouts and nutrition on my Facebook Groups page daily, and let us all know how you’re doing. This will keep you accountable.

Have fun with it, if you’re doing it. Or else it’ll make an expensive paper weight.