In this workout, Tony has you do 24 different exercises, each at either 8-10 reps or 12-15 reps, depending on your weight loss goals.  Since I’m trying to get lean, I did  12-15 reps.  Towards the end of the workout, I could only get about 10 reps in.

No exercise is repeated during this routine, which means you change exercises ever 60 -90 seconds.

I decided to count the number of reps I had completed by the end of this workout and I came up with roughly 288 reps.  That’s allot and I’m very proud of myself.  I’m getting stronger and stronger as I progress through the P90X workout program!

If you want to get stronger to, check out my P90X progress.  I’ve made great strides!

First, Kenpo X starts out with a really good stretch routine.  It focuses allot on stretching the lower body, namely the back, hamstrings, quadriceps, and calves.  Now, I must admit, I’m probably the most inflexible person in the world.  I can barely bend over and touch my toes.  So, stretching is a very hard task for me.  I somehow modified the stretches and got through the routine.

Thank God I did, because Kenpo X is a cardiovascular hit!

After stretching, we moved forward with a few basic punches.  This allowed us to ease into the actual workout and get our heart rate pumping.  When I first began punching, my husband burst out laughing because my punches were very organized.  They weren’t relaxed.  They were very tensed punches.  So, I relaxed and the workout got better.

I started throwing upper cuts, jabs, and hooks like I was Muhammad Ali:).  My heart rate skyrocketed to 179 beats per minute.   My favorite moves are when Tony Horton has us throwing punches and kicks in the same set.  Wow it was awesome!