Intent of Fitness Program

The Power 90 fitness program is designed along the same lines as most of the Beachbody programs. In other words, the program offers a total body workout that focuses on getting the body into a state in which a high number of calories are burned during each workout session.

In addition, each Power 90 exercise workout focuses on coordination, flexibility and strength conditioning. The Power 90 fitness program is entirely DVD-based, with all of the exercises performed live. This allows each individual to view the exercise and, thereafter, perform the exercise using the proper technique.

The Power 90 fitness program also includes a diet guideline that is designed to promote even greater weight loss results. The Power 90 program is designed to promote an overall well-conditioned and toned body that includes weight loss, a reduction in waist size, thighs and upper arms, as well as slight improvements in overall strength and lean muscle mass. For individuals that are typically sedentary, medical improvements such as lower blood pressure and lower fat levels in the blood may also occur as positive side effects.

The Power 90 fitness program comes complete with an exercise routine and includes the following items:

• Sculpt Circuit 1, 2, 3 & 4 Workouts - Whole body high intensity workouts
• Sweat Cardiovascular 1, 2, 3 & 4 Workouts - Exercises focus on burning as many calories as possible per workout
• Abdominal Ripper 100 & 200 Workouts - Two 6-minute ab workouts
• Fat Burning Express Workout - Another workout focusing on burning calories
• Program Guide and Transformation Tracker
• 90-Day Calendar & Tape Measure
• Fat Burner Meal Plan
• 6-Day Fat Burning Express Plan
• Sculpting Resistance Band

Primary Areas Worked

The Power 90 fitness program is structured largely as a circuit training workout program. This means that the upper body, lower body and core are targeted in an alternating manner. However, the exercises are often not isolated. Instead, they are mixed into consecutive moves, with one workout session being made up of a long series of varied moves. By doing so, the program is able to target the entire body in a single workout.

In order to accomplish this, the Power 90 fitness program combines exercises that involve general aerobic movements like side lunges, jumping jacks and in-place sprints with kickboxing moves, Pilates, resistance band exercises and even power Yoga. This type of exercise routine allows all of the major muscle groups to be targeted as one goes from working the hamstrings in a kickboxing move to working the abdominals with cycle crunches.

The results are workout sessions that increase the amount of caloric expenditure per day. The Power 90 fitness program combines this with a general calorie-restricting dietary guideline in order to achieve even greater physical results. Additionally, because of the various types of movements performed when participating in the program, the body undergoes a complete workout combining cardiovascular, strength training, coordination and flexibility.

Program Length/Frequency

The Power 90 fitness program is designed as a 3-month total body transformation program. Each workout ranges in length from 30 to 40 minutes. The workouts are all DVD-based and can be performed at home during a time that is convenient.

With each session lasting no longer than one hour per day, most individuals find that they are able to perform the exercise routines with a high level of regularity. The Power 90 fitness program supports a workout frequency of 6 days per week. Users are advised to alternate between the Cardiovascular/Abdominal workouts and the circuit workouts on a daily basis, while incorporating one day per week for rest.

Once you feel comfortable with Phases 1 and 2, you are encouraged to move to Phases 3 and 4. Thereafter, as your overall conditioning improves, it is recommended that you incorporate additional resistance (i.e. weights, dumbbells) into several of the exercises.

It is advised that you continue some form of exercise after the 90 days are over, either by continuing with the Power 90 fitness program regimen, purchasing an alternative Beachbody fitness program, or engaging in some other physical activity like swimming or running.

Effectiveness/Results of the Program

The Power 90 fitness program has delivered fitness results in excess of 92 pounds of weight loss and 10 inches off the waistline within 90 days. While these types of results are at the high end of the scale, the program does produce results for virtually all dedicated users. More typical success stories include weight loss results in the 12 to 18 pound range, with 4.0 to 5.5 inches off the waist. However, overall results are dependent upon baseline fitness, adherence to the Power 90 fitness program and dietary considerations. For those who are extremely sedentary and have a considerable amount of weight to lose, 50 to 60 pounds lost in 90 days is not entirely uncommon.

Similar to other fitness programs, the Power 90 fitness program is designed to attack the entire body by making it work in a moderately intense manner, and forcing the body to expend a large number of calories during each session. The Power 90 fitness program is designed to elevate the heart rate and provide a solid cardiovascular workout while engaging the body in movements that will stretch and strengthen all the major muscle groups through the use of body weight and resistance bands.

By offering an aerobic workout that is on par with most aerobic fitness classes, and incorporating low-resistance strength exercises like abdominal crunches and squats along with various stretches, the Power 90 fitness program is an effective total body transformation program.

Equipment/Space Requirements

All Power 90 fitness program workouts are DVD-based, so a DVD player is needed to view the program. A resistance band, which will be used in the workouts as a form of low-resistance strength training, is provided as a bonus.

Space requirements are minimal. You'll need enough space for performing kickboxing routines and abdominal workouts that involve lying on the floor. The workout routines occasionally incorporate dumbbells or higher-grade resistance bands, which will have to be purchased separately if you want to continually overload your body in order to provide even greater results.

Physical Requirements

The Power 90 fitness program may not be optimal for those who have chronic pain. For instance, back aches and joint problems of the knees or shoulders may hinder your ability to properly perform all of the exercises. Each workout routine shows exactly how each of the exercise movements are to be performed, so no prior experience is required.

The Power 90 fitness program is definitely oriented towards those who will be implementing an exercise routine into their life as a lifestyle change. The program itself is to be performed for three consecutive months, and is intended to not only provide impressive physical results, but the motivation necessary to keep you exercising well after the 90th day.

Similar to all at-home fitness programs, individuals that become easily bored with viewing the same program host and/or performing the same exercise routines week after week may find the Power 90 fitness program a little dull. However, if you regularly adhere to an exercise program and want to achieve a better overall state of health and fitness, then the Power 90 fitness program may be for you.

Support

Beachbody offers a solid customer service system for all of their products including the Power 90 fitness program. Customer service items include the following:

• 24/7 telephone hotline
• Online live chat support
• Online FAQ database
• Email support
• Online message board support

Cost

The Power 90 fitness program costs 3 payments of $ 19.95 and $ 12.95 for shipping and handling. The total cost for the Power 90 fitness program is slightly over $ 70.00. This is fairly standard for most Beachbody fitness program products, and more or less comparable to competing fitness programs.

The Power 90 fitness program includes everything that is required to perform the various exercise workouts for the entire duration of 90 days. While those who already have a sound understanding of exercise routines may consider the Power 90 fitness program slightly overpriced, those who are unfamiliar with assembling a comprehensive exercise program will find that the price is reasonable.

One additional item worth considering is the potential to purchase additional support equipment such as weights or dumbbells to promote an even more challenging workout and to achieve greater health and fitness results. In addition, the Power 90 fitness program recommends that their customers purchase a couple of dietary supplements in order to assist in reducing overall caloric intake.