Stand, bend, flex, and hold for 45 seconds. That pretty much sums up the P90X3 Isometrix Review, right? Oh, that’s right: SWEATING by just standing in various strange forms. If you are on the Lean P90X3 Schedule, you’ll see this workout a few times. For those on the Classic, Mass, or Doubles, you’ll visit P90X3 Isometrix on the transition and Victory weeks.
Length: 30 minutes with no warm-up (you don’t really need to worry too much about warming up or using the Cold Start in this workout)
Equipment Needed: Your super positive attitude, water, and a mat/Yoga Mat.
P90X3 Isometrix Review and Advice
As Tony mentions in the beginning, this workout brings the balance and coordination components out of Yoga. If P90X3 X3 Yoga is not your strong suit, think of P90X3 Isometrix as the sidekick cousin. But, don’t let it bring you down! You got this!!
If you’ve been following my P90X3 blog for any time, you’ll notice that my biggest struggle is balance. I’m sure you can imagine what I thought when I originally heard that Isometrix focuses on the balance components of Yoga:
HARDER Yoga!?!? NOOOO!
But we forge forward and we BRING IT with all of our intensity (that’s YOU Team Sweet Life Fitness!).
I recommend just keeping a focus on your core muscles at all times. Be prepared to sweat while holding ALL moves for 45 seconds each. I think the best benefit out of this type of workout is that you can focus on your weak spots and really have the time to figure out how to stand the right way and use your muscles in the right way. I personally don’t think it’s easy, but I think it’s worth it to improve your central nervous system and your balance.
Moves within P90X3 Isometrix
Here are some of the moves that you’ll tackle withing P90X3 Isometrix. Remember that you hold each move for 45 seconds each. You do two moves in sequence and then repeat them both on the opposite side (i.e. left and then right)
- Plank, Left Arm Reach
- Standing Left Leg Extension (I modify by having a slight bend in my knee)
- Plank Right Arm, Left Leg Lift
- Chair with Left Leg Extended Forward (I kept my hands in prayer position to focus in on my balance) (repeat on the right)
- Forearm Side Balance
- Royal Dancer (I limited the height of my leg and had some pretty big bending action all over. I’m a tall guy that has most of my height in my legs, so this is where I struggle the most).
- Forearm Side Balance
- One Arm Sphinx
- Tree Pose (finally nailed this one!)
- Side Arm Balance (nailed it!)
- Warrior 3 (tough, but my leg is lower than I want it to be – my goal is to continue working on bringing it up parallel with the rest of my body)
- Bound Dog (my hand was on my calf for this one and my knees were bent. Tough move!)
- Inner Balance (ok…I know our eyes are closed – but during one time just WATCH what Tony is doing when you aren’t looking. Hilarious!)
- Bound Dog with Leg Lift (as if Bound Dog isn’t tough enough. I had to really limit leg height at first and kept my hand to my calf and still felt it like a champ)
- Moon Dog
Overall this is a good workout that really has that zen-like approach to it. While it will probably put you outside of your comfort zone, you are outside of your comfort zone for a reason: to become a superstar!
Comment below and let me know how you are doing with P90X3 and specifically the Isometrix workout!
Keep pushing play!
Coach Bob
