P90X transition to "Insanity"!!!

I did P90X for a short time and also Insanity. I didn't have accountability and support and ending up getting slack. But I do think Insanity was a whole different game plan than P90X. I wish I would have stuck with both.

I have done both, twice. You are right, they are two different monsters. I lost the most of my weight doing Insanity. Between the two of them, I prefer Insanity.

Insanity is quite possibly the hardest work out dvd out there. That said there are many people who do P90X first then move on to Insanity. Insanity is great for leaning out. You may lose so muscle, but you will still stay pretty strong. Good luck. If you have any questions let me know.

So I completed P90X for my 21st birthday 2 years ago and had amazing results. I stuck with it the whole 90 days and replaced my fat with lean muscle. I was never really "fat" but being only 5'3" with a softball player build it is very hard to get that "lean" look. As for Insanity, it is definitely a good transition after doing P90X but I believe you need additional motivation because the program is structured so differently. I couldn't stick with it unfortunetely. Which is weird to say for it being 60 days vs. 90 days. But it all depends on what you're looking for.

Anyway, let me know how it works for you. I might give it a whirl again but as for now I am redoing P90X. Due to moves and people borrowing DVDs I am missing YogaX, and KenpoX so I have bought the Jillian Michaels version of each which is AMAZING. It is a nice little mix and change of pace from the P90X redundancy, while still getting the intensity. You can even just buy them off Amazon Digital Store and watch them right on the computer.

Good luck!

Definately two different monsters. I loved Insanity. The first time I did a workout I totally thought I missed the warm-up, that in and of itself was enough to kick my butt.

I have done both twice. I am now in my 3rd go at Insanity but it is a hybrid plan this time around. I do Insanity and weight train. Previous post illustrated the differences between the two but I would like to say that you can expect a drop in muscle mass and strength switching from P90X to Insanity. You will become super ripped but you will lose muscle mass (legs and chest) and especially in your back.

I prefer Insanity over P90X. You will shred fat :-D


P.S. - expect a super boost in endurance and stamina after completing Insanity. You will also become quicker and more agile. If you play sports you will most definitely notice the difference.

Hi-

I've been doing P90x for 2 1/2 weeks and have not lost a pound! Did that happen to anyone else and did they start losing after that? On the beachbody.com message boards there are so many suggestions for eating more v. eating less. I was eating about 1200 cal/day when I started but kicked it up to about 1800 because I was getting way too depleted. It really doesn't make sense to me that I should eat even more if I'm feeling good. Should I switch to Insanity or do hybrid? Is that why you add Insanity TyB73?

Thanks!

TyB73 do you like the hybrid? I have done P90X a few times, and I just finished X2. I ordered Insanity to get a change of pace. Do you recommend trying Insanity alone before doing the hybrid?

With Insanity it is almost all cardio based, so you may lose some strength and muscle you gained during P90X. I would suggest following the P90X schedule, but subbing in Insanity workouts for Plyo, Kemp, and Yoga.

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That is what I did. I started P90X a year ago and was following their schedule. Gave up because I knew my body needed more cardio. Started back a month ago but changed it up. Do my own schedule. Every other day is one of their Cardio's like Plyo, Kempo or Cardio X. Strength training on the other days and doing nothing on my rest days. Wow, did my results change. Down 7 inches in my waist. Not as much lost on the scale but it's because I am gaining muscle. I just pay attention to measurements. Tells more of the story.

I have done Insanity alone - full program and P90X twice - alone full program
Now I am doing the P90X / Insanity hybrid and love it!! it really is the best of both worlds!!!!

Hi guys just completed P90X with good results lots off muscle gained
And a respectable 17lbs weight loss!! Started Insanity this morning
And wow these 2 programs couldn't be more different!!! Looking to touch
Base with anyone currently doing Insanity or completed or those looking to start
For support!!! Have a great day!!!

Have done P90X 6 times, and obviously love it. Insanity is just waaaaaaay too much cardio for me. I use it once in a while but would never do the whole program 60 days straight.

Tim

I have done Insanity alone - full program and P90X twice - alone full program
Now I am doing the P90X / Insanity hybrid and love it!! it really is the best of both worlds!!!!

What is the p90x/insanity hybrid anyway? Is it a program you can download and follow?

I started Insanity today, well the fit test anyway lol Kinda dreading but looking forward to tomorrow, if I tone up my jelly belly and can do a push up by the end of it I will be a happy lady - any weight loss on top of that will be fab :bigsmile: