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The Strength Running Podcast

301. P90X Creator Tony Horton on the Power of Exercise to Change Your Life

The Strength Running Podcast

Jason Fitzgerald

Health & Fitness, 10k, Beginnerrunning, Marathontraining, Fitness, Injuryprevention, Marathon, Halfmarathon, Running, Sports

4.81.3K Ratings

🗓️ 25 May 2023

⏱️ 68 minutes

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Summary

When it comes to health and fitness, Tony Horton needs no introduction. For over 40 years he has been involved in the fitness industry, and continues to be a model of health well into his 60s. Tony became a household name with the development of P90X, and has worked with a number of celebrities including Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty.

Although Tony does not run competitively, he explores his local California trails on the run each week as part of his regular fitness routine. Tony has long emphasized becoming a well rounded athlete in body and mind, and his training reflects this.

My discussion with Tony focuses on the mental and physical benefits of fitness. Without both elements, the journey is less valuable and meaningful. Some of the topics we delve into include:

  • How Tony got immersed in the world of fitness
  • The early impact of fitness on both his body and mind
  • The development and evolution of the popular P90X training system
  • How Tony has continued to evolve alongside the fitness industry
  • Why consistency and flexibility are key to making fitness a lifelong practice
  • The importance of optimizing essentials like sleep, diet, and recovery as you get older

Tony's message is valuable and relatable for all athletes. Enjoy our discussion!

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Transcript

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0:00.0

Ready, set, go!

0:04.8

This is episode 301 with the man, the myth, the legend, the creator of the household

0:10.4

named P90X in a fierce advocate for health, Tony Horton.

0:24.4

Welcome to the Strength Rending Podcast.

0:26.4

I'm your host, coach Jason Fitzgerald, and the goal of this show, StrengthRunning.com,

0:31.4

and our YouTube channel is to help you better understand the process of improvement.

0:36.2

Because when you recognize knowledge as a competitive advantage, you'll be a much better

0:40.2

runner.

0:41.3

If you're new here, welcome.

0:43.2

I'm the head coach of Strength Running, formerly a 239 marathoner, and my new training

0:49.0

journal, The Performance Training Journal, is now available on Amazon.

0:53.8

On this podcast, I share my insights on the sport and speak with the world's smartest

0:58.6

subject matter experts to help you improve.

1:02.0

I'm happy to connect anytime, so feel free to email me or you can send me a message on

1:06.8

Instagram or YouTube.

1:09.0

Before we dive in, I want to thank our partners who support the show.

1:13.0

They're offering you some great discounts, which I hope you'll take advantage of.

1:17.2

First is Prevenex, the only supplement company that I've ever partnered with because

1:21.9

they're the best.

1:23.4

They're voluntarily putting themselves under a lot more scrutiny and holding themselves

1:27.6

to higher standards.

1:29.1

Now, I've talked about joint help plus and how many testimonials I've seen because, frankly,

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