Insanity or P90X?

insanity in my opion i started insanity and after 3 or 4 dvds of it ive noticed great changes to my cardio and weight loss. I warn you insanity is extremely challenging and it will hurt. I was sore for 3 days after the first dvd but it is worth it .

If you're goals are too get lean, weight loss, or ripped then I would go with Insanity. I've done both. The Insanity workouts are bout 40 min and go by really fast! the p90x workouts last about an hour but are interesting. I just like the fast pace of insanity but I think results are better with p90x. However, it solely depends on you and the dedication to pushing play and your diet. Good luck!

Here is my take on the two -

P90x -

•Upside - Best all around fitness program. Full body workout for sure! It’s 3 resistance workouts 2 cardio workouts and 1 yoga per week. Rest on the 7th day. Awesome for trimming down and building strength all over. Perfect if you work from home.
•Downside – Lots of pushups and pull-ups that may not work so well for some women. Some call it a “boy workout”. Also, the workouts are at least an hour and can go over 1.5 hrs if you do the ab work after the resistance workouts. You need weights for it so it doesn’t travel all that well because of that and the time commitment.

Insanity -

•Upside – If you consider P90X extreme strength conditioning, Insanity is extreme cardio with a focus on core. It’s not easy by any stretch but I l-o-v-e it. You don’t need any equipment and the workouts are about 40 mins max. Those two things make it perfect for traveling. I sweat like you would not believe during these workouts.
•Downside – there really isn’t many other than it not having a whole lot of resistance training so if you are looking for weight training as well, you will need to add it to your routine.

In my opinion, either one is great. It depends on what outcome you are looking for.

Hope this helps.
Debbie

I have yet to finish P90X since Im going to basic In jan I wanted to start a workout program that i can complete by then Insanity is intense Cardio with resistance training (no equipment needed) P90X includes weights or resistance bands but they are both great work out plans and they will both get you in great shape but if you not ready for the high impact cardio go with P90X first but the weights will have you sore

I have done both programs....I agree with the post that suggests doing both....there are Worksheets for P90X / Insanity Hybrids. I really think with this you would get the best of both worlds...If you are only going to purchase one of the programs, then you will have to explore the reasoning for the exercises...toning? cardio? Length of time you have to exercise daily? I really think with either program you won't be disappointed. And also agree with the post that suggests to order through a Beach Body coach...they are a wonderful resource if you have questions.
Good Luck!

I use resistance bands instead of the pull up bar. Plus I can only do pushups on my knees. Even so I feel that I get a great workout with P90x. It'll be great to see what kind of progress I can make regarding pushups. You can use resistance bands instead of weights also.
Soo anyways, I'm sure whichever program you choose, you will like.

Did you download the P90X PDF workoutsheets via Teambeachbody? I know a ton of people don't even know they are there. So I always try to ask people. Super useful for those doing the program.

I was thinking about doing P90X lean. Is there much difference between the nutrition/eating plan for that and Insanity? I assume P90X focuses more on protein?

There are three different phases in the P90X nutrition guide that you can follow depending on what you want to accomplish and how far along you are in your fitness. And yes, does focus a little more on more protein and less carbs (depending on which phase you follow). I like the meal ideas in Insanity guides, but i use the layout of the P90X "Fat Shredder" and "Energy Booster" phases

Where can I find the insanity p90x hybrid worksheets? thanks!