Insanity vs p90x

Burrr3Three

Which have you tried? Did you love/hate it? Why?

ShibaEars

I've done Insanity. Loved it. It is as challenging as you make it, and it doesn't require any equipment. I did the full program about 2 years ago, but I still do the odd workout when I want to do something at home.

mbcieslak87

I've done p90x and p90x3 - they're both good if you know what you're doing but can easily lead to injuries if you don't because the pace is so fast (especially in 3). They're no miracle though even though the commercials would have you believe that they are.
I personally prefer the original - even though its more time consuming, it just explains the workouts better and Plyo is a godsend to anyone who has thunder thighs or saddlebags - adios cellulite. Basically I've never lost a significant amount of weight doing them (in fact I'm usually starving the whole third month) but I do notice that I tone up a great deal, especially in my thighs.

I've now moved on to lifting (via stronglifts 5x5) 3x days a week and running 3x a week, but my husband does insanity instead of the runs (we lift together). He loves it - but he just loves circuit training and cardio in a way that I never will. I guess to each his own.

Burrr3Three

ShibaEars wrote: »

I've done Insanity. Loved it. It is as challenging as you make it, and it doesn't require any equipment. I did the full program about 2 years ago, but I still do the odd workout when I want to do something at home.

Good to know, I don't have a lot of equipment yet. Thankyouu

Burrr3Three

mbcieslak87 wrote: »

I've done p90x and p90x3 - they're both good if you know what you're doing but can easily lead to injuries if you don't because the pace is so fast (especially in 3). They're no miracle though even though the commercials would have you believe that they are.
I personally prefer the original - even though its more time consuming, it just explains the workouts better and Plyo is a godsend to anyone who has thunder thighs or saddlebags - adios cellulite. Basically I've never lost a significant amount of weight doing them (in fact I'm usually starving the whole third month) but I do notice that I tone up a great deal, especially in my thighs.

I've now moved on to lifting (via stronglifts 5x5) 3x days a week and running 3x a week, but my husband does insanity instead of the runs (we lift together). He loves it - but he just loves circuit training and cardio in a way that I never will. I guess to each his own.

Ohh is there a specific diet plan you have to follow?

AllanMisner

I’d done both P90x and Insanity. I prefer Insanity because it doesn’t require equipment.

Yes, both come with an eating program (they also sell a protein shake).

code3fd

I'm just into the end of week one of block two of p90x3 and I have been enjoying it. Cant speak for insanity as I have never tried it but either way they both seem challenging and effective...nutrition has been the difficult part for myself.

jeremywm1977

Having done both, I'd do P90X ten times over before I do Insanity again (I'm starting a new P90X-themed hybrid next week).
Insanity just took a horrible toll on my knees, ankles and lower back.
Don't get me wrong, Insanity is a great cardio workout and it kicked my *kitten*, but it's far too strenuous on my lower extremities.

mzootie

I have done both, Insanity is great if your knees can withstand all the jumping and squatting. Not alot of upper body strength needed. Great cardio to lose weight and tone if that is the goal. Done it 3 times and no issues for me and I'm old. Also done Tapout XT 2 a few rounds too. That's more intense and geared toward MMA training more upper body needed punching and kicking and ABS all day. I would say Insanity is great for anyone and especially for women. If you stick with it results will def come. Have fun good luck

bug1114

I've done Insanity and am now doing the new Insanity Max30. Never tried P90X, so I can't speak to it. Loved the original Insanity but it was LONG (45min - 1hr workouts 6 days a week). Max30 is condensed to 30 minutes 5 days a week, it's harder than the original and I actually like it a lot more than the original version.

bradhiggs7

I've done P90X and wasn't a big fan. If you're just getting started out I would do a little research on strength training and join a gym.

mzootie

bug1114 wrote: »

I've done Insanity and am now doing the new Insanity Max30. Never tried P90X, so I can't speak to it. Loved the original Insanity but it was LONG (45min - 1hr workouts 6 days a week). Max30 is condensed to 30 minutes 5 days a week, it's harder than the original and I actually like it a lot more than the original version.


I'm starting Max 30 next week. Do you think the workout has the same or more benefit in less time than insanity?

jdhcm2006

I've done Insanity, Insanity Max 30, parts of P90X, and P90X3. My favorite out of all of those is Insanity Max 30. They're all great programs. I personally always ignored the diet plan that came with it and just calorie counted.

I don't feel like you can go wrong with any of them, just be mindful of form with all of them or you can injure yourself.

Sam_I_Am77

They are both incredibly similar, the difference is in which trainer you'd rather look at for 30-minutes.

bug1114

Sam_I_Am77 wrote: »

They are both incredibly similar, the difference is in which trainer you'd rather look at for 30-minutes.

While I've never done P90X, I don't believe this is true. Insanity is body weight resistance training with heavy cardio. P90X uses actual weights and focuses on strength training with only small amounts of cardio (from what I've heard). Not sure how long the P90X workouts are, but the original Insanity workout is 45 mins - 1hr depending on which month you are in.

theamazingcassiebunny

I've done both (plus T25, P90X2, P90X3). I'd recommend P90x for building muscle, Insanity if you love cardio and have good knees. As others have said, Insanity is a knee-killer. Oh, and you don't have to follow the included diet plan. I think those are more for people who don't know what to eat.

Sam_I_Am77

bug1114 wrote: »

Sam_I_Am77 wrote: »

They are both incredibly similar, the difference is in which trainer you'd rather look at for 30-minutes.

While I've never done P90X, I don't believe this is true. Insanity is body weight resistance training with heavy cardio. P90X uses actual weights and focuses on strength training with only small amounts of cardio (from what I've heard). Not sure how long the P90X workouts are, but the original Insanity workout is 45 mins - 1hr depending on which month you are in.

I didn't say they were exactly the same, I said they were similar. P90X is first and foremost cardio. Just because it includes some weights does not make it strength training. Just because I buy a red car does not make it a sports car. They are both first and foremost of form of HIIT conditioning. Rather than pay a lot of money for something like that, one can go to something like The Fitness Blender on YouTube and get something very similar for free.

hdrenollet

I'm currently doing Insanity (currently in Week 4) and have seen AMAZING results so far! I'm down 15.2 lbs since I started. I"m looking forward to (and dreading) month 2! P90X is next on my to-do list, although I may try P90X3 instead, since the workouts are shorter.

I have a true love/hate relationship with Insanity. I love how it makes me feel after I complete a workout, I love that I'm losing weight very quickly, and I love how my stamina has improved in such a short period of time. I hate all of the jumping - actually my knees and ankles hate all of the jumping. The workouts are tough and you really have to be very disciplined, stay motivated, and push yourself to make it through, but if you do then you'll feel so beat up and accomplished at the same time. It's really a wonderful feeling when you get done with a workout.

Another one that's worth investigating if you're trying to decided on a program - especially if you're new to exercise programs - is PiYo. It's a combination of Pilates and Yoga, low-impact, and the from the investigation that I've done - people are getting some really great results! I've been looking into it for my wife, who's never had to exercise before, but is wanting to start a program. She tried Insanity - it's just way too much for her since she's never done a workout like that before. I think PiYo may be a good fit, and I may even give it a shot too after I get done with Insanity. It's supposed to be really good for people with joint problems too, like bad knees and ankles, which I've been having some trouble with in Insanity.

Lorraine128

PiYo next on my list after Insanity. To give my knees a rest!

No_Finish_Line

I've done both.

Insanity changed my approach to working out. I did nothing but lift weights and some cardio machines here and there since high school. I had good results but I felt much more fit doing HITT.

Honestly felt like I got better results from p90x tho

dancindoc508

I loved Insanity and I did it two years ago and got amazing results! However it depends on your starting point. It is hard but as long as you have good knees, you'll build up the endurance. The only problem with Insanity is that I couldn't maintain that intense of a workout permanently. I am doing T25 now and I add in a few double days of the 21 day fix workout and I'm getting similar results as insanity. I'm going to do the P90X3 workouts next.

jeremywm1977

Lorraine128 wrote: »

PiYo next on my list after Insanity. To give my knees a rest!

You are in for a heavy culture shift. It's like going from driving in a Bugatti to riding a Vespa. Insanity is balls to the wall, high intensity.......and then PiYo is slower, more methodical, and not quite as intense.

This isn't a critique of PiYo.....I'm just preparing you for the shift in speed.

jdhcm2006

jeremywm1977 wrote: »

Lorraine128 wrote: »

PiYo next on my list after Insanity. To give my knees a rest!

You are in for a heavy culture shift. It's like going from driving in a Bugatti to riding a Vespa. Insanity is balls to the wall, high intensity.......and then PiYo is slower, more methodical, and not quite as intense.

This isn't a critique of PiYo.....I'm just preparing you for the shift in speed.

True. I went from doing Insanity Max 30 to PiYo, and it's taking my mind a bit of time to wrap around the slowness and tranquility of PiYo compared to Insanity.

JAT74

What results did you get with PiYo compared to Insanity Max 30? I'm currently doing Jillian Michaels body revolution but when I finish I want to do another DVD program, and was thinking of doing one with weights.

I love Yoga and Pilates though and also looked at Insanity Max in addition to P90X x 3 and really don't know what to do next! Time is a factor but results are more important.

catpea33

I've done both but love P90X waaaay more simply because there's more variation with the weights, cardio, yoga. Insanity is effectively 9 weeks of jumping and I tired of it very quickly. Then again, I know people who love Insanity. I guess it depends on whether your favourite thing is resistance work (it is with me) or cardio and what your ultimate goal is.

JAT74

I think I'm more like you catpea but if heard P90X workouts are very long, is it possible to shorten them and if not then for those who've done both, how does P90X x 3 compare?

prettyfitchick

I could never stick with P90X that Tony guy in the video is annoying I even tried to mute it. But I love insanity i could complete it It was fun and use a lot of motivation words and phrases in the video Now I'm doing T25 this Is also another workout by Shawn T the creator of Insanity

catpea33

JAT74 wrote: »

I think I'm more like you catpea but if heard P90X workouts are very long, is it possible to shorten them and if not then for those who've done both, how does P90X x 3 compare?

Yeah, they are quite long at about 60 minutes for the weight work. It was hard to fit them in sometimes.