The classic version of the P90x Workout Schedule is designed for burning fat and building muscle. Please note that this schedule will build muscle! If you are looking to lose weight and staying lean, take a look at the P90x Lean Schedule.
P90x is broken down into three phases.
P90X Classic - Phase 1
Phase 1 - Weeks 1, 2, and 3
Day 1 – Chest and Back, Ab Ripper XDay 2 – Plyometrics
Day 3 – Shoulders and Arms, Ab Ripper X
Day 4 – Yoga X
Day 5 – Legs and Back, Ab Ripper X
Day 6 – Kenpo X
Day 7 – Rest or X Stretch
Phase 1 - Week 4 - Recovery Week (weight lifting is minimum as muscles recuperate)
Day 1 – Yoga XDay 2 – Core Synergistics
Day 3 – Kenpo X
Day 4 – X Stretch
Day 5 – Core Synergistics
Day 6 – Yoga X
Day 7 – Rest or X Stretch
P90x Workout Schedule - Classic Phase 2
Phase 2 - Weeks 5, 6, 7
Day 1 – Chest, Shoulders and Triceps, Ab Ripper X
Day 2 – Plyometrics
Day 3 – Back and Biceps, Ab Ripper X
Day 4 – Yoga X
Day 5 – Legs and Back, Ab Ripper X
Day 6 – Kenpo X
Day 7 – Rest or X Stretch
Phase 2 - Week 8 - Recovery Week
Day 1 – Yoga XDay 2 – Core Synergistics
Day 3 – Kenpo X
Day 4 – X Stretch
Day 5 – Core Synergistics
Day 6 – Yoga X
Day 7 – Rest or X Stretch
P90x Workout Schedule - Classic Phase 3
Phase 3 - Weeks 9 and 11
Day 1 – Chest and Back, Ab Ripper XDay 2 – Plyometrics
Day 3 – Shoulders and Arms, Ab Ripper X
Day 4 – Yoga X
Day 5 – Legs and Back, Ab Ripper X
Day 6 – Kenpo X
Day 7 – Rest or X Stretch
Phase 3 - Weeks 10 and 12
Day 1 – Chest, Shoulders and Triceps, Ab Ripper XDay 2 – Plyometrics
Day 3 – Back and Biceps, Ab Ripper X
Day 4 – Yoga X
Day 5 – Legs and Back, Ab Ripper X
Day 6 – Kenpo X
Day 7 – Rest or X Stretch
Phase 3 - Week 13
Day 1 – Yoga XDay 2 – Core Synergistics
Day 3 – Kenpo X
Day 4 – X Stretch
Day 5 – Core Synergistics
Day 6 – Yoga X
Day 7 – Rest or X Stretch
What's Next?
Take a week off! You deserve it. If you need to lose more weight do another round of P90X Classic. If you are looking at getting in the best shape of your life, try P90X Doubles or Insanity.