P90x, Insanity, Tapout, or 30DS

FatToFit12

Sorry if this has been done before, but I think i'm ready to start on a strength training program. I like the bodyweight/cardio/strength in one programs. I have read alot of good things on p90x, Insanity, Tapout, and 30ds. I want to know the good/bad and which you prefer and why. I currently do Zuzka's ZWOW workouts on youtube and love them, but I am looking for something else to go along with it and would like to try one of these programs from start to finish. Thank you in advance.

Lindsay0405

I finished Insanity about a month ago. It was brutal but I stuck it out and saw great results from it. I lost about 20lbs and over 20 inches total. I liked Insanity because you rotate video's everyday and it's not the same video every day getting old.

appi1981

Just started tap out on day 6 loving it

wihappycow

I did p90x and I actually found it to be a good fit for me. It's not a ton of cardio which I loved! The focus is definitely on the upper body, but does give attention to the core and lower half. If you love Yoga then day 6 is for you, it's 1 hour and half long!!!! Other then skipping the yoga most weeks I got great results from it and lost around 10 lb, I didn't have much to lose back then and I definitely put on muscle!

I recently gave insanity a try but quickly stopped because there was so much jumping, too high impact on my joints no matter how softly I tried to land. It's a cardio lovers favorite and a weight lifters worst nightmare. Whatever you decide, good luck and I hope you have a successful jouney,

FatToFit12

Thank you for your replies. I will be gone the rest of the weekend if anyone else posts, but I will check back monday.

FatToFit12

wow thats a great loss

eta: Oops ment to quote Lindsay

FatToFit12

I did p90x and I actually found it to be a good fit for me. It's not a ton of cardio which I loved! The focus is definitely on the upper body, but does give attention to the core and lower half. If you love Yoga then day 6 is for you, it's 1 hour and half long!!!! Other then skipping the yoga most weeks I got great results from it and lost around 10 lb, I didn't have much to lose back then and I definitely put on muscle!

I recently gave insanity a try but quickly stopped because there was so much jumping, too high impact on my joints no matter how softly I tried to land. It's a cardio lovers favorite and a weight lifters worst nightmare. Whatever you decide, good luck and I hope you have a successful jouney,

I am also a little worried about the impact on my knees, its hard for me to do lunges. I actually do them with one leg on a chair. Seems to be easier on my knees.

Mattgd24

p90x!! the total body blaster...p90x2 is even better too

FatToFit12

p90x!! the total body blaster...p90x2 is even better too

To start would you reccomend the p90x2 or start with the regular one.

Mattgd24

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p90x!! the total body blaster...p90x2 is even better too

To start would you reccomend the p90x2 or start with the regular one.

definitely the regular one. p90x2 is VERY intense, so you need a good p90x foundation first

lamos1

I have P90X and its collecting dust. I have tried it about 5 times and its too intense for someone like me that hasn't been exercising. I have 30ds and even though it seems intense, it is doable and I love it!! I just got to start doing it everyday, I'm lazy and only exercise when I feel like it. But I have lost 18 pounds, not from exercising though, just watching what I eat.

embclark

I like 30 day shred, but there are a good amount of lunges. Just an FYI since you commented on lunges not working too well for you.

I burn over 300 calories (use a HRM) doing 6 week 6 pick abs. That wasn't on your list. But if the objective is calorie burning, you should try it out!

FatToFit12

I like 30 day shred, but there are a good amount of lunges. Just an FYI since you commented on lunges not working too well for you.

I burn over 300 calories (use a HRM) doing 6 week 6 pick abs. That wasn't on your list. But if the objective is calorie burning, you should try it out!

I had not heard of that one, I will definatly check it out......thanks.