Insanity, P90X, Tapout or Other Does It Work?

carakit
carakit Posts: 126 Member
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Has anyone out there had any great sucess with any of workout programs? They look fun but Im not sure I am in good enough shape to try them out and I dont want to get frustrated and give up after I spend all that money. I have about 70-80 pounds to loose and I have been doing a group bootcamp twice a week for the last six months. But now that is over and Im looking for something else to take its place. Does anyone have an feedback on any of these programs, what worked, what didnt. DId you hate it or love it. Any recommendations would help. Thanks!
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  • micheleb15
    micheleb15 Posts: 1,418 Member
    I love Insanity. I am incorporating weight training too, so I don't just do cardio. It's hard, but doable and you can go at your own pace and take breaks when you need. I have more endurance, am leaner and stronger. The best thing for you is to find out what you like, that way you don't give up on it. All of these are almost daily workouts, not something that you will do twice a week, just something to think about if that is what you are looking for.
  • beancurdie
    beancurdie Posts: 85 Member
    I haven't done Insanity or Tapout and I never consistently did P90X (too much of a time commitment for me), CLX, Turbo Jam or Turbo Fire, but I have stuck with Les Mills Combat. It's a great workout, IMO. There is a enough variety in the workouts (get the Ultimate pack) and I think it's definitely the most adaptive for all fitness levels of the Beachbody programs.
  • savlov30
    savlov30 Posts: 233 Member
    I did a hybrid of P90x/insanity last June. I felt that it was difficult but you definitely see a difference from week to week. I just finished Insanity on Saturday. I thought I was in shape and Insanity just kicked my butt every day. It is insane. It does not matter what shape you are in. It is hard. I am about to start Asylum up this Wednesday. If you like any information on any of these workout, I would love to share them with you.

    Julianne
  • MaydayParadeGirl
    MaydayParadeGirl Posts: 190 Member
    I did insanity for about a year and I saw results and I thinned otu a ton....just wish I had stayed with it. I also did some p90X the only complaint I had about that was that there were a lot of things like pull ups and lifting weights and if you don't have that you have to substituted something else in that works the same muscle area. I also really liked insanity because, i know someone is goign to say I'm nuts, I thought it was FUN...sure the guy is annoying as hell and you want to kill him the first couple of times you do it (at least I did) but once you get really into it and start to feel that you're doing better it's amazing and you'll love it!
  • carakit
    carakit Posts: 126 Member
    I use to do a Les Mills Combat class at the gym and loved it!! I didnt know they had workout video. I will have to try that! I do think just from seeing the infomercials that Insanity would probably work best for me. How long are the workouts for Insanity usually?
  • micheleb15
    micheleb15 Posts: 1,418 Member
    I use to do a Les Mills Combat class at the gym and loved it!! I didnt know they had workout video. I will have to try that! I do think just from seeing the infomercials that Insanity would probably work best for me. How long are the workouts for Insanity usually?

    Month 1 is around 40 min. Month 2 is around 60.
  • cmeade20
    cmeade20 Posts: 1,238 Member
    Befit in 90 on youtube is a good program as well. It's not as challenging as p90x or insanity but it was still challenging enough for me, even after I'd be working out consistently for a year. And best of all it's free.
  • MdotSole
    MdotSole Posts: 56 Member
    I've completed Insanity and I'm currently working on a hybrid of Insanity and RevAbs...In two months on my first round of Insanity I lost 25lbs and 4 inches off of my waist. I'm probably going to do hybrids of Insanity and other workouts from here on out - its hard for me to do something completely different when I've already experienced something that I know works 100%.
  • mariacolumbus
    mariacolumbus Posts: 227 Member
    I have done Insanity and P90X...GREAT results...the great thing about Beachbody products, they have a 30, 60 or 90 day money back guarantee...if you don't like them, send them back...no hassles. I've done that before and had excellent customer service.
    Best of luck!
  • geoffreyhancockstr
    geoffreyhancockstr Posts: 13 Member
    I did P90X2 and Rodney Yee Yoga for almost 85 days now, 5 to 6 times a week and had to modify the heck out of it in the first month, but I kept at it. I had to commit to the time, but I made it work. I haven't lost a ton of weight, nor do I look like some of the people on the Beachbody site, but I feel great, lost about 20 lbs and 7 inches, I have way more energy now sleep better and generally feel healthier.I am going to move into the regular P90X after this week. My friend did Insanity, she liked it, but found it harder than P90X. I liked the variety in the workouts. Another friend used the 10 minute trainer, and had excellent results with that one to.
  • happywithme12
    happywithme12 Posts: 477 Member
    If you're concerned about the monetary investment, you could try Supreme 90 or Weider X-Factor. They are sold at stores like Walgreens, Walmart, Target, etc, and are a fraction of the cost.

    http://www.amazon.com/Supreme-Day-System-Cal-Pozo/dp/B004S2YN5O
    http://www.amazon.com/Weider-X-Factor-St/dp/B0055AQ48W/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1368465851&sr=1-1&keywords=weider+x+factor

    My husband did Supreme 90 with great results. We are both doing X-Factor now (don't worry about sharing the pushup thingies if you're doing this with a partner--they're not necessary and I think they just throw them in to justify charging a little more.)


    I have to agree about the supreme 90 day, its about $20 in ****s sporting goods and that is what i started with a year and a half ago and it helped me a lot and at the time i was 50 pounds heavier and had never really worked out and after doing that you should be better able to handle some of the more intense workouts like insanity and P90X
  • mfleeg
    mfleeg Posts: 137 Member
    I am about 30 days into Insanity and I feel like it definitely does work! You're your own person and you will know what kind of workout you need. I had a bunch of homework out stuff, wii Zumba, wii Gold's Gym cardio.... and I found myself being the type of person who needed a program like Insanity to push me and motivate me. After 30 days, I have definitely seen results.... so much so that I am on my way to purchase p90x, so that way I can get some resistance training in as well. :) I definitely want to keep insanity for the cardios and add in some resistance.
  • EmilyOfTheSun
    EmilyOfTheSun Posts: 1,548 Member
    I think almost any workout routine, in combination with proper eating can "work." Just depends on what you wanna do. If you choose any of these programs, don't worry about not being able to keep up with the folks in the videos. Go at a pace that is challenging for you, but that you can maintain throughout the entire video. Modify certain things if need be.
  • janessanessa
    janessanessa Posts: 299 Member
    I haven't done Insanity or Tapout and I never consistently did P90X (too much of a time commitment for me), CLX, Turbo Jam or Turbo Fire, but I have stuck with Les Mills Combat. It's a great workout, IMO. There is a enough variety in the workouts (get the Ultimate pack) and I think it's definitely the most adaptive for all fitness levels of the Beachbody programs.

    Les Mills Combat-ee here too, and LOVE IT to pieces. Just started my second month. I've also finished Turbojam, Turbofire, Chalean Extreme and Brazil Butt Lift! :) I have Insanity as well, but I haven't done it yet.
  • Dragonflag07
    Dragonflag07 Posts: 64 Member
    The Beachbody programs do what they say on the tin. Insanity will get your cardio up to amazing levels and you will definitely be in better condition - losing inches as well as pounds. P90X is a good all round balance of weights and will get strength and fitness up. No idea about Tapout. Doing Body Beast and getting awesome results but I'm not sure thats what you're looking for at the moment. Both P90X and Insanity are amazing - also kinda depends on your opinion of the trainers
  • mikemcd22
    mikemcd22 Posts: 14 Member
    Basically echoing what has already been said... I Did P90X and lost about 17 pounds and 3 or 4 inches off my waist. It is definitely a time commitment so be prepared. Following that up with Insanity (about 2 weeks left) and as mentioned above, it is a great cardio program that will kick your butt. I can definitely see a hybrid in the future.

    As for needing the weights etc. for P90X you can substitute with Bands for almost all the exercises and otherwise modify to use what you have at home. Both are worth the money IMHO. If you are going to invest in anything beyond the program itself, I suggest a Heart Rate Monitor.
  • mzdawnte
    mzdawnte Posts: 20
    Insanity is awesome and it kicks my butt daily. I'm on day 38 and it's tough. The program is allowing me to lose a lot of bodyfat quickly. I post pictures to instagram after each workout. Check them out and follow me: shawanda_twine
  • ohpiper
    ohpiper Posts: 697 Member
    I've done both P90X and Insanity. They're both great programs and will help you to achieve results so long as you stick with them and manage your diet. Moves can be adapted. You will get results.
  • jalloggio
    jalloggio Posts: 141
    Anything will work as long as you stick with it . Seriously every exercise program is gonna foster results problem is most people who start never finish or fall off the wagon
  • Elisirmon
    Elisirmon Posts: 273 Member
    Did P90x and even thou it is hard I saw a big difference in my over all muscle tone....doing it again this is week one for me.
  • carakit
    carakit Posts: 126 Member
    Thanks for all your input everyone. Right now I really need to lose fat so I think I will start out with insanity then move on to P90X.
  • Fuax75
    Fuax75 Posts: 70 Member
    My wife and I have been doing Tap Out XT for 2 weeks now (just started week three yesterday) and we love it, OK OK I love it, wife probably wants me dead for starting this LOL!!!! It is a great mix of strength and cardio and the dvd's are fun. I have had to tighten my belt recently because of it and my wife is getting the *kitten* she had before three kids (maybe that's why I am loving it). All three are great workouts anything that can get you up and moving is a plus. In my opinion I would rate them as such P90X--strength, Insanity--Cardio, and Tap Out XT--strength/cardio mix. So you can pick your poison!!!
  • clareyoung80
    clareyoung80 Posts: 177 Member
    I'm about a month away from building up my fitness for Insanity.

    I think that you can certainly make great gains (or, should I say, losses) with these - if you want to build up towards it you can do other exercise dvds too. I made myself a little training schedule - I'm nearly done with good old Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred, have started adding her other two DVD's (Banish Fat Boost Metabolism and No Nore Trouble Zones) on alternating days.

    I can tell you that I've seen considerable differences in my bodyshape in these three weeks and so far I've lost around an inch from my waist and around 5 lbs lost.

    After this week it's onto Ripped in 30 (for 30 days) and Jillian's other two DVD's, then a bit of Bob Harper before then attempting Insanity... :-/

    I'd say that things like this work amazingly well - I guess it all depends on how much effort you put into it. I also guess that the number of DVD's I've bought that aren't Insanity almost add up to the cost of the Insanity package anyway!

    I must day that I like the variety in knowing that certain DVD's like 30 Day Shred can be over in 30 days (starting to get sick of it) and it's good to mix things up so you don't get bored. I know some people get a bit bored of Insanity, but I'm guessing if I can manage 30 days of a particular Jillian DVD in a row (and therefore technically it'll be 60 days of Jillian in a row) that I can manage 60 days of Shawn T in a row...
  • tiggern24
    tiggern24 Posts: 19 Member
    My wife and I have been doing Tap Out XT for 2 weeks now (just started week three yesterday) and we love it, OK OK I love it, wife probably wants me dead for starting this LOL!!!! It is a great mix of strength and cardio and the dvd's are fun. I have had to tighten my belt recently because of it and my wife is getting the *kitten* she had before three kids (maybe that's why I am loving it). All three are great workouts anything that can get you up and moving is a plus. In my opinion I would rate them as such P90X--strength, Insanity--Cardio, and Tap Out XT--strength/cardio mix. So you can pick your poison!!!

    I love TapouT XT!! I never get bored and it is always challenging!
  • Shelby1582
    Shelby1582 Posts: 191 Member
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    I've heard great things about all of them but the only one I have done is Insanity and yes it works. I went from zero definition to now being toned and healthy. It's tough but if you keep at it and don't give up you will see results.
  • pcdoctor01
    pcdoctor01 Posts: 389 Member
    Anything will work as long as you stick with it . Seriously every exercise program is gonna foster results problem is most people who start never finish or fall off the wagon

    Yep! A lot of people probably could save money if they bought 60 or 90 day programs that cost $40 or less instead of the $80+ ones in order to lose weight. I would hate to pay $80+ and not use the program and it collect cob webs on a shelf.
  • jalloggio
    jalloggio Posts: 141
    Has anyone out there had any great sucess with any of workout programs? They look fun but Im not sure I am in good enough shape to try them out and I dont want to get frustrated and give up after I spend all that money. I have about 70-80 pounds to loose and I have been doing a group bootcamp twice a week for the last six months. But now that is over and Im looking for something else to take its place. Does anyone have an feedback on any of these programs, what worked, what didnt. DId you hate it or love it. Any recommendations would help. Thanks!

    Were you JUST doing the bootcamp 2x a week and nothing else? If so that may be your first problem.

    P90X is good i wouldn't recommend it to a beginner though, anything will give you results if you stick to it and keep a proper diet plan.

    Anything that will have you exercising 5x a week is gonna give you results especially if you keep a caloric deficit. I tell all my clients if they are only seeing me once or twice a week they won't get the results they need, so they need to be exercising on days i dont see them. My most successful clients are those who work with me 2-3 times a week and fill in the other days of the week with their own workouts, AND keep a proper diet

    So the answer is YES or NO, YES if you stick to it and keep proper diet, NO if you give up and don't eat right OR you do it but go down 8 slices of pizza after your workout!
  • Guamybear
    Guamybear Posts: 1,061 Member
    On my last week of Insanity and it works great.. I can't do everything they do..I do it at my pace and I can tell you it works..

    Most of it is mental..if you think you can do it..you will...
  • ailixia
    ailixia Posts: 23 Member
    I've been doing P90X for a while now, I have three more weeks to go. I must say that I don't see the results I would have liked to see. Not sure why, my friend has been doing it with me and he looks super fit now.
    It's been fun though and I do feel fitter. Just don't see a lot of physical results... Not sure what I'll do after. Feel like I can't go back now to not working out every day, haha.
  • kypin00
    kypin00 Posts: 9 Member
    Thanks for all your input everyone. Right now I really need to lose fat so I think I will start out with insanity then move on to P90X.

    Biggest way to increase fat loss is to increase muscle mass. More muscle = higher daily caloric burn.

    You can choose to do cardio or strength or whatever you feel like doing to get started, but my personal recommendation would be a good solid foundation of both for the best gains.

    And throw out the scale, all it does is give you bad information anyways. The constantly seeking approval from the scale can make you feel like you're not progressing, when you are actually making huge gains in the right direction. I would have to find it again, but there was an image of a lady at 130 lbs who said she wanted to lose 10 lbs. Then there was a picture after showing her all slimmed down with great muscle definition....she was actually weighing in about 10 lbs more than she started. (she did crossfit).

    Shoot for feel good and look good, weight is relative.

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