Is There Such a Thing as Too Old for P90X?

Am I too old to do P90X? I hear this questions quite frequently.  People often say that P90X exercise program is for younger people or P90X is too hard for someone in their 50’s or 60’s.  Well I am here to tell you, unless you have a physical ailment that prevents you from doing some of the P90X exercises or unless your doctor has told you that it is not a good idea, then I think just about anyone can modify P90X to help improve their fitness level.

At the time I am writing this Tony Horton, the creator of P90X is 64 years old (as of 1-25-2023) and he will be the first to tell you that exercise is the fountain of youth.  Of course you have to combine it with the proper nutrition but I think that is an obvious statement.  You can not eat a Big Mac every day and do P90x and expect to feel good.

If you think that you are tool old for P90X then you are probably right.  What you think is more than half the battle to over coming any obstacle including P90X.  If you think you can do P90X then you will find a way. The bottom line is you can modify just about every movement in P90X to suit your needs.  If you need to take a break then hit pause. Can’t jump too high? Then just step. Can’t do full on pull ups? Use a chair for assistance. Where there’s a will there’s a way. So if you are still wondering if you are too old to do P90X then my answer is HELL NO!  Let’s do this.

What Is Your Current Fitness Level?

Age isn’t the only thing to consider when trying to figure out if you are too old for P90X. What is your current fitness level? Have you not worked out out in 10 years? When is the last time you had a physical from your doctor?

There are many things to take into consideration before starting P90X at any age. One of the most important things is to never risk injury. P90X is a very taxing workout program and it will push you to your limits so take care not to over due it, especially during the 1st four weeks while you are getting acclimated to this new lifestyle.

Be sure to take it slow, use the workout sheets and write everything down so you can see your improvements along the way.

What if I don’t Think I’m Quite Ready for P90X?

If you haven’t worked out in quite some time then your feeling is probably correct. It might be a good idea to start out with a different workout. The good thing is that with your Beachbody On Demand subscription you will have access to over 100 different programs to choose from. You could even start with Tony Horton’s Power 90 or 10 Minute Trainer.

Remember, starting slow is not a bad thing. Truthfully even though P90X is a 90 day program, the goal is to stay healthy and fit for life. Finding a way to implement changes in to your lifestyle that you can keep for life is what you are looking for. Using BOD will help you with that because there is such a variety of workouts to choose from. From 5 minutes to over 90 minutes, there is something for everyone.

 

Check out Bob’s P90X story below. Bob was 60 years old the first time he did P90X and he says it put him in the best shape of his life.  Now at 60 years old I think that is an amazing statement.