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Beachbody Power 90 - 3 Powerful Workouts!

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I purchased this series after getting P90X because I was able to do the weight training but cardio vascularly I was way out of shape for the cardio workouts. I used the 3-4 sweat and ab ripper 200 and excelled in a few weeks to use the P90X Kempo and Cardio X. I am now using the Sculpt 3-4 when I just do feel up to the P90X grueling weight routines.
This is a very solid program and if one USES it, the problem I feel most people have with exercise programs-they dont use them, you WILL make gains in ALL areas of fitness. The description is misleading as there are 6 workouts in the series. Sweat 1-2 and 3-4, Sculpt 1-2 and 3-4, Abs ripper 100 and 200 and these are good graduated progressions. I would probably warm up a little more with some cardio before the Sculpt, something Tony includes in P90X, and I would include stretching also. With that said I still highly recommend this series it is a great bang for the buck especially on this 2 DVD set. The best to you and your health...JB

I got this DVD which contains, Scupt, Sweat and Ab Ripper segments, plus another DVD that was a 30 minute fat burning workout.

Tony Horton is a good instructor, however the Sculpt was a bit mild for me since I was already doing weight training and also Jackie Warner's One on One Workout. Sculpt is really good though. Mostly I use this DVD for the Sweat workout.

Sweat covers power yoga, kickboxing moves, stretching and basic aerobics. A timer on the side shows how long each segment is, how long til break, stretch etc. I get a fantastic aerobic and muscle workout from the Sweat segment alone. You can do the 1-2 level or 3-4 level, as this is a 2 DVD set. One thing I will say, and it's my opinion only, is if you watch the background people, Lisa and Paul behind Tony, pay more attention to the form Paul uses, especially in the cross punch segment. Lisa seems to be going through the motions, while Paul's form (since he boxes) will give you a better idea of how to execute the movement for maximum benefit. Overall this video is fun to do.

Ab Ripper is 4 minutes, but you do 100 reps total by doing 10 each of a different movement. Be careful on some of them if you have a bad back - modify the movement as needed.

I bought this before P90X came out. I'm very excited to try P90X but this DVD is excellent. It came in a set w/ Power 90 Fat Burning Express which is a 30min DVD. I can review that after I've done it a few times.

P90 is worth the money for a no nonsense workout all on one DVD. I supplement this with Jackie Warner's 1 on 1 workout. I do Power sweat, then either Upper, Lower or Core from Jackie's DVD which are 20mins each. This is the first time DVD's have actually WORKED for me and kept me interested. I look forward to doing Power 90 daily. After a while though, Tony may get on your nerves and you'll want to mute and put some upbeat music on! LOL Hope this helped.

I purchased The Power90 dvd to be able to have cardio and stength training in one. It's a great work-out,the cardio portion is tough but doable and you're done before you know it! The strength portion is 28 minutes of weight training. Tony takes you through it quickly but you know you are working those muscles!! I recommend this to anyone wanting to get a good workout in the comfort of your home. No gym required to get a good work-out!
Rose T

Hi Gang, I had a friend who purchased the P90X. I borrowed it, and gave it a slow run for about 2 weeks. That was way to advanced, and I needed to find something that could lay the foundation prior to going at the P90X. I loved Tony Horton from 90X, and liked the way the workouts seemed to be very thought out. I purchased the Pro 90 from [...], and must say this is perfect. I have had 12 workouts so far, and can see and feel the results. Comes with 2 discs, 1 disc to get you started, and the second disc when you're ready to kick it up a notch. The abb routines are great. The kick, and boxing sessions that have been incorporated are excellent. If you know you won't be ready for P90X, then I suggest this DVD set.

I started this program 35 days ago after gaining 50lbs. in a year and a half. I had a very active job, but had to quit after a severe digestive problem cause a huge muscle loss, and I could no longer do my job without destroying my knee. I was having severe Acid-reflux, and decided that something had to change. I changed my diet, and started walking, and loss 20 lbs. in about 2 months. Then I added power 90, and let me say that I had been a power lifter, before another severe illness robbed me of a LOT of my muscle 4 years ago. So when I couldn't even do the push-up part of the sculpting program, I realized how far down I had fallen, as I had been able to do many sets of 100 push-ups at a time. No matter, I pushed those negative thoughts out of the way, and started to get busy, and in a month's time. I have lost 30 MORE pounds!!! I also swim 30min, to an hour every night(Breast stroke), and I am walking 3-5 miles a night. Now before this program, I couldn't walk that far, or even walk up and down a staircase without using the handrail because of my knee, but now I can even run to catch a bus, which was impossible before!! I can do piked shoulder push-ups and Hindu push-ups now, which I do after I finish the sculpting program, and I can do Hindu squats after the cardio set. So if you're thinking about getting this program, forget all the other negative whining critiques, about how bored they are, or how one of the workouts is too easy, FORGET THAT STUFF! Realize that the intensity is UP TO YOU!!! If it's too easy, step it up a notch and do more reps, too hard? slow it down a bit. BORED? Who cares princess?!! This ISN'T a birthday clown or a 100 million dollar movie! JUST TURN ON YOUR FAVORITE EXCITING MUSIC, PRESS PLAY, and do the work!!! THIS program WORKS, IF YOU DO THE WORK!!! You'll figure out that Tony sometimes loses track of the number of reps 'cuz he's instructing, so just adjust, don't whine, and you'll be fine. Exercise is about self-discipline, and if you need a push, this program will give you a nice, friendly shove! P.S., Oh, if you're thinking you're too old, I turn 47 next Saturday!!!

Power 90 is one of the greatest DVDs to get a great body. As a fifteen year old, "Sculpt" and "Ab Ripper" are one of the best exercises. "Ab Ripper" is tiresome but its worth getting the results. The same could go for "Sculpt" because it works out the arms and your chest. "Sweat" is just a waste of time and you can get the same results from punching, kicking, and dancing. But otherwise, it works on your waist and calves.

But one of the most annoying things in getting your results is that you have to do the exercises everyday for 90 days! Plus, after the exercise, they show you a hour of commericals, pressuring you to buy some of the supplments. As if i need more pressure... But anyways, its a good DVD and I would suggest it if you want to have 45 minutes of free time and if you want to get a really good body.

I want to be completely clear that this product IS a quality product and the Beachbody workouts are quite effective in my opinion. I just believe this particular DVD is grossly overpriced when you consider the other options available from Beachbody. For example, their Power 90 In Home Boot Camp Kit (I believe that's the name) is less than $10 more than this single DVD. That kit actually contains more than twice as many workouts, plus it comes with a resistance band and nutrition guides. The Boot Camp Kit is by far a better value and likely a more productive workout plan for someone that wants to push their body as hard as possible for the full 90 days. It seems silly that Beachbody would put out this DVD and price it at nearly the same price as the Boot Camp Kit when these same workouts are included with the Boot Camp Kit. What if someone scratches or loses their phase I-II DVD from the Boot Camp Kit? Should they really have to shell out nearly the same amount of money it would cost to buy the entire kit a second time? That appears to be the only choice, and that seems ridiculous. This DVD shouldn't be over $30 at the absolute most. The high price makes it appear as though Beachbody is trying to push people in to purchasing the Boot Camp Kit or the P90X plan, even in the event that they just need a single replacement disc.

Some of the reviews here aren't reviewing the Power90 workout. Power90 has ONE DVD. Check Amazon's description of the product. It says there is ONE DVD. The DVD has: SCULPT Circuit 1-2, SWEAT Cardio 1-2 and AB RIPPER 100. That's it. I like this video, and am getting a lot out of it. But there is no fat burner DVD, and no Sculpt/Sweat versions 3-4, just the 1-2 versions. Fine with me. It's a good video.

This is an awesome workout and it actually works!! I've had people ask me what gym I went to - the results were amazing! I would recommend this product!!

I come to this DVD a little backwards. Several years ago I did the P90X workout and, though I lifted weights pretty heavy some years prior, got myself in the best shape of my life in my late 30s.

Graduated to Sean T's Insanity workouts and got about 3/4 of the way through it before work interfered.

Dabbled in a P90X/Insanity hybrid then after that until a back injury in November of 2010 knocked me out of the game. It's March and I am slowly on the mend.

We had picked this DVD up on a whim in a thrift store, mostly out of fun and for conversation material.

However, I am not ready for P90X again and decided to give this a whirl. I must say I am pleasantly surprised. While it lacks the "hardcore" elements (e.g. pullups and plyo) I learned to love in P90X, I can already tell this will get me back in the game.

Trace elements of what would become P90X are found here, Tony's commentary included. These programs are each roughly half an hour, which is just the right amount of time when life is hectic, and results will come quickly but you have to push yourself.

The sculpt program, as many have commented, is an excellent muscle building routine and can get your muscles popping, but only if you push yourself.

The Ab Ripper is an effective ab workout with only a few moves. No need to do hundreds of crunches.

The cardio portion is an good workout but I can already tell there are limits to how far this will take you. This is probably because of where I've been. For someone just starting I'm certain this will whip your cardio into shape.

Overall, just three weeks in, I am already seeing results again (amazing how much is lost in five months of inactivity...), regaining strength and flexibility and look forward to gearing up for P90X (or whatever else comes down the pike).

Great for starters or for intermediate fitness folks who are looking to change up the game.