What's the Difference Between P90X2 Sets

As is hard to miss, the long awaited P90X2 is now available. While it is very welcome, there are 6 (actually 12) different ways to order it, with prices ranging from $119-359, it is hard for a person to tell what they really need, let alone want. So hopefully, this article will make sense of all of it.

First, I should summarize the equipment that you need, as the options really depend on different levels of equipment that you receive. While the base equipment needs will be dumbbells and a pull up bar, you will be able to get away with just bands, as you can with the standard P90X. Again, here is an article for P90X equipment.

During the most recent webinar, Tony listed the following equipment needs for P90X2, and implies there was an order to them:

1. Resistance Bands
2. Chin up bar
3. Dumbbells
4. Balance or Stability Ball
5. Foam Roller
6. Chin Up Bar Supporter (elastic bands to use for assisting pullups)
7. Medicine Balls (ideally 4 medicine balls)
8. Power Stands

Another piece of equipment that wasn’t mentioned during the webinar, but was mentioned during the Coach Summit and shown in the sample videos, is a weighted bar. While it wasn’t listed, it seems like it will really help with the core and shoulder work.

Ordering Through a Coach Has It’s Benefits

The first decision point you have to make, that doesn’t cost you anything is whether or not to order through a coach, in other words ordering through teambeachbody.com instead of other venues. I am clearly biased in that, but Beachbody makes it an obvious decision. If you order through a coach, you get two bonus workouts that you don’t otherwise get: P90X One on One: 4 Legs and P90X One on One: Upper Body Balance. These workouts were specifically chosen as they enhance the goals and benefits of the P90X2 program. Likewise, they are a time saver when you might only have 30 minutes for the workouts they can replace. This is a $40 savings alone, so order through me or another coach at this link.

Blu-Ray or DVD

From a cost perspective, Blu-Ray is more expensive. For the Basic set, Blu-Ray is $149 vs $119 for standard DVD. When you get to the Deluxe and Ultimate sets, it is $60 more expensive for Blu-Ray. Clearly, this is an individual preference.

Three Sets to Choose From

As mentioned, you have there are three different sets to buy, that each have a different level of equipment. As will be mentioned more, the Basic set does not include the V-Sculpt and X2 Chest, Shoulders, and Tris workout. You will have to buy the Deluxe or Ultimate sets. While I assume that you will only need those workouts for one month of the 90 Day program, imagine P90X where you don’t have Back & Biceps and Chest, Shoulders & Tris. So you want to make note of that.

The Basic Set

The Basic set costs $119 for DVD or $149 for Blu-Ray and includes:

1. 12 P90X2 workout DVDs
2. How To DVD
3. Nutrition Guide
4. Fitness Guide
5. 90 Day Calendar

To order the P90X2 Basic set, click here.

The Deluxe Set

The Deluxe set costs $239 for DVD or $299 for Blu-Ray and includes:

1. Everything in the Basic set
2. The V-Sculpt and X2 Chest, Shoulders & Tris DVDs
3. Stability (aka Balance) Ball
4. 2 – 8 lb medicine balls
5. Foam Roller

To order the P90X2 Deluxe set, click here.

The Ultimate Set

The Ultimate set costs $299 for DVD or $359 for Blu-Ray and includes:

1. Everything in the Basic and Deluxe sets
2. The Foam Roller is a Premium Grade Roller
3. 2 Tony Horton Power Stands

To order the P90X2 Ultimate set, click here.

Will I Be Able to Buy Just the 2 Extra DVDs in the Future?

The short answer is yes. They will sell the extra DVDs for about $60, which is half the cost of the actual set, so they are pretty expensive. Another option is that you can get the P90X One on One DVDs of the V-Sculpt and Upper Body X workouts, which are the “test kitchen” versions of the X2 workouts. That would be about $40. However, they are rough and vary somewhat in quality. Given the cost though, if you need any equipment, it is probably cheaper to just get the Deluxe set.

So Which is Best For You?

Clearly if you want all of the DVDs, you should get at least the Deluxe set. You will need the equipment and actually a little more. As mentioned, you will need up to 4 medicine balls, so getting 2 good ones is not a bad idea. When Beachbody does sell equipment, it is always of great quality at a reasonable price. Clearly P90X2 will be great with or without those 2 DVDs, but I assume that most people will want the full workouts, and need the equipment anyone, so it is your call. Concerning the Ultimate Set, you have to likewise determine whether or not you want the power stands and the upgraded roller. The upgraded roller appears to be significantly better, but you should also want to buy the power stands, if you want to consider upgrading from the Deluxe to the Ultimate set. Whichever set you choose, P90X2 will take you to a new level of fitness and athletic performance. If you have any questions, please feel free to send me an e-mail at ira@xcompanionguide.com.