Comments on: P90X Sucks. Father of Triplets Discovers The Real Secret To Getting Ripped & Muscular

By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 22:15:42 +0000

If you do P90X or Insanity, be careful. You could wind up in the hospital with rhabdomyolysis. I hear it is not all that uncommon:

https://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/man-says-one-day-p90x-sent-him-emergency-170839781.html

https://collegespun.com/features/how-the-stress-of-running-a-startup-and-some-p90x-led-to-a-week-long-stay-in-the-hospital-with-rhabdomyolysis#

https://www.teambeachbody.com/connect/message-boards/-/message_boards/message/160813081

https://www.archeryaddix.com/forums/health-fitness/25854-p90x-rhabdomyolysis.html

By: Build Muscle FAST

Build Muscle FAST — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 17:34:31 +0000

Awesome post! Before and after pics always give me that extra motivation!

By: Farhad Gul

Farhad Gul — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 06:54:18 +0000

P90x and “insanity” being a joke is a complete understatement. Mark, I have a friend who was overweight his whole life and did a cycle of insanity a few months ago, he did manage to lose a couple of pounds, but surprise surprise he ended up getting fatter than he was before he even touched the program!

TSPA is the real deal guys, at 20 years old Im at the leanest I’ve ever been. I dropped from 16.5% BF to just under 13% in only a few short weeks and its been one damn enjoyable ride. My workouts are as intense as they’ve ever been pre-TSPA, I’ve lost all carb cravings with the diet and have awesome concentration/brain function as well after following your diet plan man. Happiest i’ve ever been and its awesome to know that losing weight is simply a science that most people overcomplicate

Thanks Mark, will post before/after pics soon!

By: JT

JT — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 01:14:26 +0000

Yup P90X is crap. Nice work mate!!!

Slightly off topic. I’d like to see the term “cheat day” changed to “treat day”. After a week of being really good and eating correctly (which can be just as hard as lifting them heavy weights) don’t we deserve a “treat” without feeling guilty of cheating 🙂

By: Sean

Sean — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 00:31:18 +0000

Awesome job!!! Keep up the good work. Another successful transformation all thanks to the Master M-Hacker himself.

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 18:05:02 +0000

Wow, looking sexy Derek! 🙂 I too live in Bloomington. Too bad you’re married. You would be nice arm candy for me when I travel for my job as a model. I guess a girl can always dream….hehe.

By: Mark McManus

Mark McManus — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 16:27:10 +0000

@Mike. I’m all for raw milk 😀
No I don’t recommend sumo deadlifts. As hypertrophy trainers we have to do each exercise along the ‘line of pull’. See more on this concept here https://musclehack.com/the-line-of-pull/
We aren’t about trying to increase the weight on each lift just for the sake of it, or to show off. We are about maximum stimulation of muscle fibers for growth. So regular deadlifts are better.

By: Mark McManus

Mark McManus — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 16:23:40 +0000

@James. That’s the real key to TPSA. I’ve yet to meet or speak to a single person who didn’t continue to increase strength while on TSPA. Just like Derek did in this article.

By: James

James — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 15:11:04 +0000

Hey Mark,

I’m interested in TSPA, but was wondering if it will be possible to still make strength gains while losing fat. Thank you for answering my question.

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 14:48:11 +0000

Hey Mark…I have a couple of unrelated questions…Whats your take on raw unpasteurized cow milk..I drink a ton of this stuff…and for deadlifts..do you ever try sumo style…I actually own p 90 x as well…Havent looked at it in about 2 years..I got it because I don’t have steady work in the winter months because of the cold..Just wanted to stay in shape…I would do the cardio style videos..But do my THT style lifting…Thanks again mark..you the man

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 13:12:57 +0000

I have never tried Insanity (nor would I) but I have done P90X several times. P90X is one of the most thorough and well-rounded programs out there. I personally like TSPA better than P90X, however, P90X does the following very well…

– Increases flexibility: P90X focuses on flexibility, especially the hamstrings, which virtually eliminated back sprain/strain injuries that I have become prone to allowing me to do more TSPA with less injuries, etc. TSPA doesn’t cause my injuries. My injuries are due to a lack of focus on my flexibility, core, and muscle balances.
– Spinal decompression: I suffer from spinal compression (and subsequent low back pain) and P90X does a great job of reducing this thru some of its exercises (yoga poses, pull 2x/week, etc.)

This is by no means a criticism of TSPA (which I love), but more an emphasis for certain areas of fitness for individuals my age (40). I LOVE lifting weights. I HATE yoga/stretching/blah, blah. If you are young (under 30), take care of yourself by stretching regularly and building up your core and hamstrings, then you can do TSPA forever :). Otherwise, you could end up like me, forced to do P90X periodically to alleviate issues by not taking care of myself, instead of getting to do more TSPA 🙁

By: mark

mark — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 12:52:30 +0000

While tspa is a great program that gets results, I believe programs like p90x and insanity have their place too.
When doing tspa I don’t like to drop my calories too low so I do it in conjunction with Insanity too burn the extra calories, not only does this accelerate results for me but it improves my fitness levels to boot.

By: David

David — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 10:59:00 +0000

Mark I confess, I’ve been a free-loader! From THT, your articles, and recently the meal plans book. I think it’s time I coughed up for tspa!
I’m beyond impressed. Esp since I know the testimonials are actually real!

By: Gavin

Gavin — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 10:56:37 +0000

Wow! Well done to Derek!

By: Amit

Amit — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 10:46:50 +0000

I have a similar story and TSPA worked like nothing else for me. I will submit my story to you soon Mark!