Tapout XT or Insanity??

I just finished Insanity and got great results....It's a very intense program from start to finish. I ordered Tapout Xt and will be starting it after a week of rest. I believe both programs are equal in intensity with Insanity being very cardio driven vs tapout addressing cardio/strength and flexibilty. I will say by the end of Insanity I was ready to move on to something new...even so I will definately at some point return for more insane Insanity!!!! Because I do get bored I finish one program and move on to another which I believe makes for continued good results.

I am sure Tapout XT will be become the next workout craze. I am nearly the end of Insanity, and I really can't wait. Its a great program and challenging, but I am tired of the pounding. Plus I am looking for more resistance training in addition to cardio. You prob can't go wrong with either.

Tapout XT is probably the single most core-intensive workout program out there. Every single workout emphasizes heavy core integration, and after each workout you'll be feeling it more in your core than anywhere else. I just did the first workout in the series which should be called "How many different ways can you think of to put a twist on the plank?"

A few criticisms: The instructor does a good job overall but doesn't take enough time to explain each move. He demos it once or twice and then everyone is expected to join in. And it isn't until after you're halfway through a set that he explains how to modify it for lower intensity/lower fitness levels.

I'll say this: It's a great program that has what I think just might be the single best use of resistance bands I've ever seen. A lot of workout programs I've seen were designed for dumbbells and band compatibility was thrown in as an after through. This one was designed exclusively for the bands. As in you couldn't use dumbbells even if you wanted to.

I think that if hardcore fans of the franchise can get over the fact that this one doesn't have Beachbody's name on it, they'll find a new favorite. It's just.. awesome.

One major difference is that Insanity has you doing some form of plyometrics based workouts everyday almost while Tapout XT only has one Plyo based workout that you will do once a week (similar to P90X). I like this because doing Plyo everyday is not recommended at all as it can lead to severe injury.

my friend was telling me about this workout today, I want to try it!

Tapout XT is probably the single most core-intensive workout program out there. Every single workout emphasizes heavy core integration, and after each workout you'll be feeling it more in your core than anywhere else. I just did the first workout in the series which should be called "How many different ways can you think of to put a twist on the plank?"

A few criticisms: The instructor does a good job overall but doesn't take enough time to explain each move. He demos it once or twice and then everyone is expected to join in. And it isn't until after you're halfway through a set that he explains how to modify it for lower intensity/lower fitness levels.

I'll say this: It's a great program that has what I think just might be the single best use of resistance bands I've ever seen. A lot of workout programs I've seen were designed for dumbbells and band compatibility was thrown in as an after through. This one was designed exclusively for the bands. As in you couldn't use dumbbells even if you wanted to.

I think that if hardcore fans of the franchise can get over the fact that this one doesn't have Beachbody's name on it, they'll find a new favorite. It's just.. awesome.

One major difference is that Insanity has you doing some form of plyometrics based workouts everyday almost while Tapout XT only has one Plyo based workout that you will do once a week (similar to P90X). I like this because doing Plyo everyday is not recommended at all as it can lead to severe injury.

I recently finished 2 straight rounds of Insanity and am now on my 2nd week of Tapout XT! I Loved Insanity but after 2 straight rounds I needed something different! Tapout XT is so much more about resistance and strength IMO. I absolutely feel it after every workout in muscles that I didn't realize I wasn't using with Insanity! I'm not burning nearly as many calories as I was with Insanity BUT I feel it a lot more. Mike Karpenko hits every muscle in these workouts! I haven't even gotten to all of the videos yet but I'm liking it just for the resistance training! I need to focus more on toning right now and I think this is exactly the workout to do that!!

The duration for the TapouT XT workouts are about as long as P90X. The individual workouts vary from 45 minutes to an hour, and there's a 15 minute abs workout that you're supposed to stack on top of the workouts on some days if you follow the schedule. But really I think that's totally pointless since as I mentioned above the base workout is already extremely core intensive.

The reason P90X was formatted the way it was, having you do Ab Ripper X on top of the weight training, was because the lifts were mostly isolation lifts and as a result the base workout didn't feature much core activation. But other workouts that don't have that flaw are following P90X's lead in how they format their calendar simply because it's what people are used to/expect now. It's totally pointless here.

I just did insanity and I'm thinking of trying tapout XT looks like a good program! it is more expensive though so not sure if I want to pay that much but I really want to try it!

I had also experience the fluid build up on the knee but once my knees got use to the pounding it went away. I am finishing my 3rd week in insanity and plan on trying the tapout next to mix it up.

What equipment do you need for Tapout besides bands?

You only need the resistant bands (you may want to get more than the one they send you b/c you'll need more resistance on some moves) and the little stretchy band that they send you. There is a ton of plank work so I would recommend a comfortable surface since you'll be on your elbows a lot! I had to invest in floor padding since my carpet was tearing up my elbows.

I've seen the promos for Tapout and have been toying with the idea. I'm currently doing Insanity but always looking to see what could be next ^_^

TapoutXT is amazing! I'm 4 days away from the 90 days and I feel awesome. It has really made me into the best shape of my life. The workouts grow with you as you get stronger. I still get a great workout because I can do more. Previously, I had a problem with getting bored with my workouts, but that's not the case with Tapout. It's actually fun for me. I would definitely recommend it.

Not sure who posted that they don't like the Tapout Abs but I disagree - they are hardcore and very effective.

That was me. I didn't say I don't like it. I just said that because the base workouts are so core intensive there's no reason from a functionality standpoint to add in an extra dedicated ab workout. Shows poor planning in the schedule.