T25 versus insanity

I can't speak about Focus T25, never tried it. I have done two rounds of Insanity though.

Hmm. Insanity. Well, its aptly named, that much I am sure of.

Insanity is tough. Its jarring. You're not going to find a person on the dvd doing "alternative" moves in case you can't do what they do. The purpose of Insanity to basically mimic and keep up, if you can. Or collapse, which is far more likely.

With the exception of ONE OPTIONAL DVD? Insanity, is basically a bodyweight program. Variations of jumps, squats, pushups, burpees, jumping jacks, mountain climbers, kickboxing, etc, etc, etc.

Insanity is a six-day a week program.

Month 1 Insanity is 40-45 minutes per dvd.

Month 2 Insanity is 50-60 minutes per dvd.

But that's just the exercise. The eating program is where Insanity works.

First, you need a sub 2000 calorie intake.

Then... well... okay heres the thing, see, I've noticed, if you aren't eating roughly to the plan of Insanity which is high protein/high carb/low fat (40/40/20 macro)? You are not going to recover the way you need to, so that you can do the workout the next day.

That said, would I recommend a shorter workout to you, because of your situation.

YES.

I'd look at P90X3 or Focus T-25, miss, more so than these really long workouts if you are worried about duration. They're both similar, erm, uhh, on face value. That being they're 25 to 30 minute workouts. Better to bang out a 1/2 hour than none at all, I say.

Finally... attitude. Hmm. I like Insanity, but that's it. I like it. Barely. Like a distant relative that's welcome for a little bit and then needs to go away. FAR AWAY. Insanity is a challenge, but its nothing I want to do day in, day out, every day forever and ever amen.

Consider that factor, too.

I have done both. If you're looking for fat loss then T25 is the way to go. It's packed with cardio with some strength training and conditioning. The workouts are short (28 minutes total to include cool down). I do like T25 for those days that I'm pressed for time and just need to get something good in quick.

Insanity, however, got my body into shape like never before. It was hard, challenging every single day and I felt great after every workout. It does not require any equipment as it's all body weight training. I would not recommend it for beginners though as it could cause injury. I also feel that a weight training program should be included a few days a week.

As the previous poster JJordan pointed out, P90X3 just released and may be a better option for you. It's 30 minutes a day and combines all aspects of an amazing program. If you have any questions I can try my best to help you! I am a personal trainer as well as a coach so I have tried most everything!

No contest - get Insanity. I started Focus T25 a couple of weeks ago and I'm not impressed. I've previously done Insanity and got great results (lost 1.5 stone) because its serious exercise, whereas T25 is too...soft. Obviously, my views are based only on T25 Alpha as I'm 2 weeks in.

IMO, T25 is aimed at a much softer audience i.e. ones who wouldn't do anything too hard, or people that are really overweight or people just too afraid to really push themselves. Far too much dancing and/or silly exercises for me and not enough calorie burn. The 25 minutes 5 days per week sounds great and I thought I was getting insanity in a shorter timeframe but its not.

Insanity is much better - proper exercise designed for proper results. No silly dancing, no silly clapping, just proper heart busting workouts that burn tons of calories. If time isn't an issue, definitely get insanity if you want proper results.

Its a shame because I think they had a chance to make a really great workout anyone could do i.e. insanity like intensity in 25 minutes, but they softened it up. They should have made it more like Insanity: Fast and Furious (the 21 minute version) which is 10000x better than T25 (again, I'm basing this only on Alpha).

So, Insanity FTW

I like T25 and Insanity. Insanity is definitely much more difficult!! It's an amazing workout. You have to push yourself like never before. I am enjoying T25, but it as a workout definitely doesn't compare to Insanity. Insanity, however, did cause me a lot of joint issues.

I just want to say that, in T25's defense, it gets harder as the weeks go. I am just starting week 5 and really have to push myself and still do the modifications with the push-ups. Also I have heard that Beta gets tougher. If you are super fit, I think you just work faster, I still have some weight to lose and I want to get more in shape. I am noticing change.
That being said, I did the first 5 weeks of insanity and I love, love it. I can make all sorts of excuses for not finishing but they are not important. Insanity is also awesome and I will complete it. I just wouldn't say T25 isn't good. It is half the time and fits my lifestyle better because I can commit to it.

Since you mentioned Turbo fire.I have Insanity (never finished) and Turbo fire. I did Turbo Kick at my gym and bought the DVD's for home. Insanity was a little to much for me, but I LOVE Turbo fire!!! I only use it to fill in when I don't go to the gym. But when I was doing it 4 and 5 times a week my joints did hurt. They do have a 30 min dvd and a couple of HIIT dvds less than 30 min. I am hoping Santa brings me T25 though! Good luck with your decision.

When training for a half marathon you shouldn't be supplementing it with a program like this. You won't see the improvements you need in running because you will be overworking yourself. Wait until after you're done training for the half.

Get what ever is cheaper.
Remember with Insanity, you only have to do 25min out of 35 or 45 min. You can even pick and choose what you want to do.

T25 you don't have that room to wiggle.