I must say i was quite surprised when I started p90x2. I liked the original p90x, however i would not say I loved it. i assumed Kenpo was a waste of your time and the yoga was to long. I started p90x2 a number of weeks back and man was I struggling.
The first section included alot of balancing and dealing on your core. It will get frustrating doing bound moves on medication balls at first, however when awhile your body starts to handle it better. Most weight lifters may well be turned off by section one of the program. It really does not need alot of dumbbell work and it works on things traditional gym goers do not usually do. Howvever i can not stress enough that it works and burns. change is sweet.
I just started section 2 and it’s a lot of things that i am better at (curls, kicksbacks,etc). you do not realize how necessary section one was till your balancing on one leg doing all of your favorite lifting moves. You get so much a lot of out of the target space by adding this new Obstacle.
I highly recommend p90x2 to anyone desperate to be in prime shape. i am now a believer in tony horton.
UPDATE. when being two weeks into section 2, i need to say I have never looked better. i am really shocked the program is functioning this well. the biggest distinction is that my core is developing that shredded look. i am honestly shocked that some people are jettisoning during section 1. i am obtaining the look i needed from insanity, however really keeping my muscle ( and i savvy to eat probably 6-7 meals on a daily basis with countless veggies and protein). wonderful program when given a chance.