P90x? Insanity? 30DS? YouTube? Etc, etc

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  • cldwyer150
    cldwyer150 Posts: 20
    I love Jillian Michael's No More Trouble Zones, 6 Week 6 Pack and Ripped in 30. Didn't like 30 Day Shred .....too boring and not really much information on when to switch levels

    Turbo Fire I did for 5 weeks, sweated my butt off and killed me knee but didn't lose even one pound. Way too much jumping and twisting for me. Went back to JM and started Ripped in 30 Days and lost just under 3 pounds in one week.....love her!
  • cls_333
    cls_333 Posts: 206 Member
    Insanity, cause I LOVE cardio, buuuuttttt.....I get so bored with the same exercises over & over & over....even in the same video, you do the same exercise many times. Wish they could be more diverse! But you sure will sweat & breathe hard!
  • Roadie2000
    Roadie2000 Posts: 1,801 Member
    Here's the American Council on Exercise in depth review of Insanity and P90x (as well as something called Rushfit.) Some of the criticism of Insanity (excerpted below) has kept me from trying the program. I would definitely advise that you read the whole article- it is incredibly thorough.

    "His lack of scientific knowledge is clearly evident in his instructional inconsistencies and coaching miscues."
    "Utilizes numerous exercises, but many exercises are indistinguishable from each other."
    "High plyometric volume, lack of biomechanical coaching and knowledge, lack of understanding of energy pathways (i.e., appropriate work-to-recovery ratios) mean this program increases the risk of excessive fatigue, compromised technique, muscle soreness and possible injury."
    "Lack of foundational science knowledge (physiology and kinesiology) evident in coaching cues; regularly overlooks biomechanical mistakes."
    "Incorrect identification of muscle function (e.g, role of core, stretching hip flexors)"

    http://www.acefitness.org/certifiednewsarticle/1443/p90x-insanity-and-rushfit-a-side-by-side
    Interesting article, lots of valid points yet he seems to be pretty critical of some of the workouts considering he doesn't have a workout DVD that I'm aware of. He certainly talks a big game, if he's such an expert I'd love to see him put some of that knowledge into something useful instead of random criticisms. It's tough to tell if he's passing his opinions off as facts so if he doesn't provide reasoning I have no reason to believe half of what he says.
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    Here's the American Council on Exercise in depth review of Insanity and P90x (as well as something called Rushfit.) Some of the criticism of Insanity (excerpted below) has kept me from trying the program. I would definitely advise that you read the whole article- it is incredibly thorough.

    "His lack of scientific knowledge is clearly evident in his instructional inconsistencies and coaching miscues."
    "Utilizes numerous exercises, but many exercises are indistinguishable from each other."
    "High plyometric volume, lack of biomechanical coaching and knowledge, lack of understanding of energy pathways (i.e., appropriate work-to-recovery ratios) mean this program increases the risk of excessive fatigue, compromised technique, muscle soreness and possible injury."
    "Lack of foundational science knowledge (physiology and kinesiology) evident in coaching cues; regularly overlooks biomechanical mistakes."
    "Incorrect identification of muscle function (e.g, role of core, stretching hip flexors)"

    http://www.acefitness.org/certifiednewsarticle/1443/p90x-insanity-and-rushfit-a-side-by-side
    Interesting article, lots of valid points yet he seems to be pretty critical of some of the workouts considering he doesn't have a workout DVD that I'm aware of. He certainly talks a big game, if he's such an expert I'd love to see him put some of that knowledge into something useful instead of random criticisms. It's tough to tell if he's passing his opinions off as facts so if he doesn't provide reasoning I have no reason to believe half of what he says.

    The American Council on Exercise isn't going to be putting out a workout DVD.
  • ctooch99
    ctooch99 Posts: 459 Member
    Here's the American Council on Exercise in depth review of Insanity and P90x (as well as something called Rushfit.) Some of the criticism of Insanity (excerpted below) has kept me from trying the program. I would definitely advise that you read the whole article- it is incredibly thorough.

    "His lack of scientific knowledge is clearly evident in his instructional inconsistencies and coaching miscues."
    "Utilizes numerous exercises, but many exercises are indistinguishable from each other."
    "High plyometric volume, lack of biomechanical coaching and knowledge, lack of understanding of energy pathways (i.e., appropriate work-to-recovery ratios) mean this program increases the risk of excessive fatigue, compromised technique, muscle soreness and possible injury."
    "Lack of foundational science knowledge (physiology and kinesiology) evident in coaching cues; regularly overlooks biomechanical mistakes."
    "Incorrect identification of muscle function (e.g, role of core, stretching hip flexors)"

    http://www.acefitness.org/certifiednewsarticle/1443/p90x-insanity-and-rushfit-a-side-by-side
    Interesting article, lots of valid points yet he seems to be pretty critical of some of the workouts considering he doesn't have a workout DVD that I'm aware of. He certainly talks a big game, if he's such an expert I'd love to see him put some of that knowledge into something useful instead of random criticisms. It's tough to tell if he's passing his opinions off as facts so if he doesn't provide reasoning I have no reason to believe half of what he says.

    I think ANY exercise people do is better than doing nothing, but sort of echoing the above "official" criticism, I have several friends (all fairly fit and athletic) who really messed their knees up doing Insanity. It definitely looks like a killer workout, but for me (at 44) I want to preserve my joints but still get fit - so P90X definitely works for me. If Insanity is your thing, kick it!
  • Roadie2000
    Roadie2000 Posts: 1,801 Member
    Here's the American Council on Exercise in depth review of Insanity and P90x (as well as something called Rushfit.) Some of the criticism of Insanity (excerpted below) has kept me from trying the program. I would definitely advise that you read the whole article- it is incredibly thorough.

    "His lack of scientific knowledge is clearly evident in his instructional inconsistencies and coaching miscues."
    "Utilizes numerous exercises, but many exercises are indistinguishable from each other."
    "High plyometric volume, lack of biomechanical coaching and knowledge, lack of understanding of energy pathways (i.e., appropriate work-to-recovery ratios) mean this program increases the risk of excessive fatigue, compromised technique, muscle soreness and possible injury."
    "Lack of foundational science knowledge (physiology and kinesiology) evident in coaching cues; regularly overlooks biomechanical mistakes."
    "Incorrect identification of muscle function (e.g, role of core, stretching hip flexors)"

    http://www.acefitness.org/certifiednewsarticle/1443/p90x-insanity-and-rushfit-a-side-by-side
    Interesting article, lots of valid points yet he seems to be pretty critical of some of the workouts considering he doesn't have a workout DVD that I'm aware of. He certainly talks a big game, if he's such an expert I'd love to see him put some of that knowledge into something useful instead of random criticisms. It's tough to tell if he's passing his opinions off as facts so if he doesn't provide reasoning I have no reason to believe half of what he says.

    The American Council on Exercise isn't going to be putting out a workout DVD.
    No s**t. All I'm saying is there are a million "experts" out there who feel free to tell us what we shouldn't be doing, but fail to give advice as to what we SHOULD be doing. Sometimes the more research I do the more confused I become.
  • sarahc001
    sarahc001 Posts: 477 Member
    Here's the American Council on Exercise in depth review of Insanity and P90x (as well as something called Rushfit.) Some of the criticism of Insanity (excerpted below) has kept me from trying the program. I would definitely advise that you read the whole article- it is incredibly thorough.

    "His lack of scientific knowledge is clearly evident in his instructional inconsistencies and coaching miscues."
    "Utilizes numerous exercises, but many exercises are indistinguishable from each other."
    "High plyometric volume, lack of biomechanical coaching and knowledge, lack of understanding of energy pathways (i.e., appropriate work-to-recovery ratios) mean this program increases the risk of excessive fatigue, compromised technique, muscle soreness and possible injury."
    "Lack of foundational science knowledge (physiology and kinesiology) evident in coaching cues; regularly overlooks biomechanical mistakes."
    "Incorrect identification of muscle function (e.g, role of core, stretching hip flexors)"

    http://www.acefitness.org/certifiednewsarticle/1443/p90x-insanity-and-rushfit-a-side-by-side
    Interesting article, lots of valid points yet he seems to be pretty critical of some of the workouts considering he doesn't have a workout DVD that I'm aware of. He certainly talks a big game, if he's such an expert I'd love to see him put some of that knowledge into something useful instead of random criticisms. It's tough to tell if he's passing his opinions off as facts so if he doesn't provide reasoning I have no reason to believe half of what he says.

    The American Council on Exercise certifies trainers. As far as I know they do not produce workout dvds for sale.

    http://www.acefitness.org/

    I was quite ready to do Insanity myself (it really looks like fun!) However as a self-employed fitness professional myself, avoiding injury is an concern for me- I want to continue paying my bills:smile: - which is why I researched different plans before deciding on p90x.
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