Insanity

[Pared]

Well, I've already done P90X. You can read all about it here: P90X

Next up - Insanity.

Since the other thread went so well, I figured I'd open this one up the same way. Has anyone ever done this? What are your results like? Was it everything you expected? Harder or easier than P90X?

I should be starting next Monday.

[ScoobySnax]

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WOW! You're going to give this a shot too? I'm sure you're ripped as hell already lol

[Pared]

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I lost enough definition from the past month because of an increased work schedule.

Plus it keeps me busy and my body going. Just trying to see if others want to follow suit.

[stewaat]

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That looks like a very good weight loss program. I wouldn't do it if I were in bad shape, it is way to demanding. P90X looks like you can alter it to your own style. Insanity looks like hardcore from the start.

No weights or anything? Hmmmmm

Looks like strictly fat loss, which is a great tool for prepping for summer.

I'm intrigued but I'm so set in my ways...haha

[HealyMonster]

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I did the first 3 weeks of insanity andfound myself back on P90X. Insanity is more of your "typical" workout video. I now use insanity to replace kempo and plyometrics on P90x but thats all, I just didn't mesh well with it like I did p90x.

Also, what left a bad taste in my mouth is when I ordered it, it was like scam after scam. If I didn't take like 20 minutes and read every line of everything, I prob would have accidentally bought like 100 bucks worth of stuff I dont want or need, idk it wasn't a good experience.

I will say YES, its a good workout overall, sure smoked me, but i wasn't draw in by any aspect of it. Some days on P90x i would wake up like yes, lets do this. Insanity was a little more boring to me.

my wife says its because Im a guy and we like our weights like in P90x, but idk. Im looking forward to hearing other guys impressions who were like me.

[Pared]

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It may be because you want weight lifting in your workout. From what I understand, this doesn't have any. Mostly cardio.

Primarily for definition and possibly weight loss. Depends on your diet, I'm guessing.

[CMH]

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A coworker of mine did this for about three weeks before having a hard time to commit because of work and he looked noticeably thinner.

He was the one trying to get me on it, but I'm worried that Insanity is mostly for weight loss and I can't afford to lose weight.

[Steve_OS]

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Gotta agree w/ Renegade. I only do Insanity on my cardio days, because I can't stand the treadmill or running in general. Insanity gets the sweat ROLLING off of you, but no way in hell you can stay at the pace Shawn T goes at, he is insane.

[Pared]

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Ha, that's great. I take things like that as a challenge. Looking forward to it!

[Pared]

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Had a look at some of the videos... this is certainly full of TONS of cardio/plyo. If you have a decent size, it may be something to look out for. I will be starting on Monday.

I didn't know this guy was the same guy that made Hip Hop Abs.

[Steve_OS]

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LOL, please don't tell me you did HHA.

[Pared]

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No, there's just ads for it all over the videos.

They're pretty funny actually.

[Pared]

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Well, started this a day early. Didn't want to wait. First day is the fit test... and man was I laboring.

The plank style knee ups were ridiculously insane.

My only beef is when you count, I don't recall them telling you if you should keep track of each rep or to do things as a set.

I'm actually sore today. Scared what today will bring!

[ehh]

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I never tried it because I'm sure my knees would crumble in the first week. Maybe I'll try it out in a few weeks once all my winter bball leagues end.

Let me know how much stress this puts on your joints, Pared.

[Sportsforever]

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Well, started this a day early. Didn't want to wait. First day is the fit test... and man was I laboring.

The plank style knee ups were ridiculously insane.

My only beef is when you count, I don't recall them telling you if you should keep track of each rep or to do things as a set.

I'm actually sore today. Scared what today will bring!

Pared,

Please fill us in on how this goes for you. I am very interested in doing this after comparing P90X and this. The fact that no weights are involved and you don't need a lot of room really appeal to me.