insanity vs. p90x?

I would like to know too, since I want that to be what I treat myself to when I reach one of my mini goals.

I have some of the workout DVD's from the guy who does the Insanity DVD's and they are difficult. He doesn't give much time to rest. It's very high energy aerobics with no equipment. I wonder if Insanity is the same?

P90X - eqmt needed, weights and cardio
Insanity - body weight, no addt'l eqmt needed, mostly cardio

I've done and love them both! The only complaint I have about insanity (did it after P90X) is that it doesn't have any workouts that specifically target muscle groups to maintain what I built up with P90X (although it does some pushups/etc). Now I do a hybrid of sorts, such that I do the weight workouts from P90X and do the cardio workouts from Insanity, alternating days between the two. Occassionally I'll throw in Kenpo (love it) and Yoga to switch things up. I also recommend P90X first because it gives you a great base to work you up to Insanity, because it's just that - INSANE!!! :laugh: Hope this helps!

Anyone out there done both and have a favorite of the two? Why?

I saw some ads for insanity and it seems more appealing to me (I tend to go for more exercise along the running, aerobic type). Just wondering how many folks have tried both and which one you liked more.

Thanks!

I've done both programs. These 2 workouts as well as ChaLean Extreme and Turbo Fire are high quality programs that yield results.

P90x is a 90 day program that targets specific body parts during each video. Each video is about 50-60 minutes long. You'd need a set of weights or resistance bands. Tony is the trainer, he is a joker and keeps you entertained during your workouts and still encourages you to "Do Your Best, Forget the Rest".

Insanity (My favorite) is a 60 day High Interval Intensity Program. You use your body for resistance and it is plyometric focused. If you have bad knees this may not be the workout for you. If you insist Shaun T. is the trainer for you, then you can modify the more difficult moves. Insanity seems almost impossible at first, but you'll get stronger as the days go by, that is a promise.

Let me know if you have additional questions! I'd be happy to help you.

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I've done both and must say they are very different. It really depends what you are looking for out of your workout.

P90 X requires you to purchase a lot of equipment on top of the DVD's. It does a lot of crazy strength training, but in circuits, and does it in quick sets, always changing the movements slightly between sets to confuse your muscles. P90X will get you ripped without a doubt, but you might not lose weight, in fact some people actually gain weight (I lost 35 lbs on it, but was doing it when I was just starting out and had a LOT to lose).

I have since switched to Insanity. It is CRAZY cardio. You will sweat like mad and push your lungs, heart, core and legs to their limits. It is max interval training. So you do as many movements in each set as you can.. then repeat faster and harder for the second set .. and then even further on the third. As you improve you just do more .. so it is ALWAYS challenging. The warm up is more of a work out than I had ever done before. You will definitely lose weight on this. I have only lost 5 lbs so far, but I am also only on day 11, and supposedly it gets twice as hard when you get to day 30.

For me I prefer Tony (P90X) over Shaun T (Insanity). Especially for someone just starting out. Tony always has modified moves for beginners and is very encouraging about taking breaks as you need them. Shaun T pushes you.. and although he encourages you to take breaks .. he does it in between yelling at you to push harder and keep going... so it is a little contradicting. Don't get me wrong.. his methods are working.. I push myself to my limits, but I just wish he was a little nicer .. or threw in some humor once in a while. Tony is a bit cheesy some times, but I get a kick out of him.

I definitely plan on going back to P90x when I complete Day 60 of Insanity, because at that point I should be ready to tone, as I will have reached my weight goal.