![]() ![]() The older I get the more I’m convinced yoga is simply not optional if you desire a well rounded fitness program. Without it I guarantee you’re doing less than you think you are. There is no way to measure your progress otherwise so get with the program and put some form of guide on the floor. With the tape…justifiable homicide on your legs. There is also no writing stuff down as tape on the floor will be your measurement of progress. There is not much in common with Asylum at all but I might argue the results from this workout are similar as it is a no compromise butt kicker. Lots of jumps and co-ordination drills and there is a natural temptation to compare this to Shaun T’s Asylum Agility. However, compared to the original Core Synergistics of P90X, this one is somewhat easier but that is kind of to be expected considering the time constraints. Most of the moves are unique to this program and are actually rather brilliant. I appreciated that things moved along quickly and I never felt bored while doing this. I look at Total Synergistics as a foundational workout that allows better performance with more focused routines. It’s like getting in an AB Ripper X as a byproduct! There are a lot one one-legged balance moves, push ups, pull ups and even a little yoga-style postures. Total Synergistics is all balance and core and it is not often your abs are not being fully engaged as well. I made the horrible, awful mistake of doing a Body Beast: Bulk Legs workout the day before this. If you like to wake up early and hit “Play” right away then doing this will make the difference between a good workout and a great workout. This is a simple 12 minute warmup by means of running, twisting and some yoga. ![]() Now the real trick begins: fitting a ton of workouts into a 3-Part review. The workouts also appear to get more difficult as the phases move along. There is the option to do a Classic, Lean, Mass, and Doubles schedule but for the sake of this review I’ll stick to Classic. Unlike P90X2 which had a Foundation, Strength and Performance Phase, X3 follows the idea of the original P90X: Switching the workouts out with fresh ones every thirty days for the sake of muscle confusion. ![]() Naturally, this is divided into three phases because heck, P90X3 doesn’t make a lot of sense if it’s not 90 days. Thus, due to the sheer number of workouts in P90X3 the review will be broken down into 3 parts with a dramatic conclusion that is sure not leave a dry eye in the house. There are also three one month “blocks” in P90X3. There are 16 workouts in the P90X3 Base System. Unlike P90X and P90X2, P90X3 is not a graduate program so feel free to jump in without any prior exposure with the P90X family of DVD’s. Purchasing Ultimate will also set you back a whopping $350 so you better be sure your kids have decent shoes first. The ULTIMATE has all that plus a ton of extras like the chin-up bar, yoga mat, extra supplements and chin-up assist. The option to have the DELUXE Kit ( $240 ) will net you 3 more workouts, a resistance band and some E & E workout supplement. I went for the BASE Kit ( $120 ) because nobody has sent me a briefcase of cash in the mail yet ( Just so you know, that really hurts ). I only desire your allegiance and whatever loose change you can readily spare. As always before every review of a Beachbody product I have to remind my viewers that I am NOT a Beachbody Coach as most reviewers out there have the ulterior motive of selling you the product. The basic package has 16 workouts so I don’t expect boredom to become an issue anytime soon. What makes P90X3 unique is that every workout is 30 minutes and that my friends, is just sweet for a guy like me who has 4 kids and pet quail ( it’s complicated ). As most know, I’m a huge fan of the P90X series so the second this became available I went online and demanded Beachbody take my money. Wait…I have to review another workout series? So soon? Yes, before you know it another package has shown up on my doorstep and this time it is Tony Horton’s P90X3. ![]()
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