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Question: Anyone tried P90X or Insanity workout?

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I saw an info commercial last night about the Insanity workout. I have seen the P90X one many times, and thought I could never do all that. I was wandering if anyone here as ever tried either one of these workouts and how are they?

I am thinking about trying the Insanity workout, but I don't know just yet :).
 
jessica4bama said:
i saw an info commercial last night about the insanity workout. I have seen the p90x one many times, and thought i could never do all that. I was wandering if anyone here as ever tried either one of these workouts and how are they?

I am thinking about trying the insanity workout, but i don't know just yet :).
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are you insane??!!! ;)
 
i do p90x but not the complete workout. i play soccer 3x/week so i do one or two p90x workouts on my off days. good workout. dont need equipment. i would recommend it even if you dont do the full workout routine.
 
I'm doing p90x right now, it's awesome.

That said, it's not for beginners - I haven't done Insanity yet (will do that next), but p90x has a test fitness test you need to be able to pass before doing it.

I'm in pretty good shape and p90x wears me out, in a good way.
 
My brother did P90X and got himself in awesome shape and is keeping himself in great shape a year later. He's very meticulous and followed the program to a T. Lost about 28 lbs and lots of inches and really got tone. He was always handsome, but now he looks even better!

Now if only my other brothers would follow his lead and get themselves in better shape. :(
 
as crimsonaudio said, P90X is not for beginners, the Insanity work-out even less so (not saying you are a beginner).

I did P90X last year, and it is tough. The plyometrics DVD is a killer. Almost hurled a few times.

But just going through the DVD's is not enough. You really, really have to be meticulous about what/when you eat and drink.

Also, most of the 'after' photos you see on the infomercials are after people went through the course several times, not just one 90 day cycle. I went through two cycles on P90X and burnt myself out. Probably more from hearing Tony Horton for 180 days in a row..hahaha.

But before you buy anything, I'd ask around, chances are someone's got P90X DVD's lying around that they are not using anymore, or you can cycle with them since there's like 12 in the whole set. That could save you some $$$.
 
I've never tried either one but my brother in law tried the P90X. He's done a couple of iron man's, a lot of 5K's, he cycles and keeps himself in great shape. He said the P90X is for people that are already in shape. He did it for a couple of weeks and simply didn't like it. I don't think it was from it being "too much" but just didn't fit his tastes.

I will say this to the OP though. I've got a physician assistant friend that said they are seeing more and more people come in from injuries related to these type of workout programs. So do your homework and do not overdo it because you may end up injuring yourself.
 
Agree wholeheartedly about the Plyometrics. And the worst part about it is that there's a guy with a prosthetic leg on the DVD. So whenever you think about taking a break or stopping, you find yourself saying, "The one-legged guy isn't quitting so why should I?"

It's really good stuff. I've done it on & off for about a year. I always get caught up on other stuff at work & around the house that I fall off the wagon. I didn't follow their nutrition plan to a T, but I did change my diet and with that & P90X I've lost 11 lbs in the 1st 2 weeks both times

coUrAgeWins said:
as crimsonaudio said, P90X is not for beginners, the Insanity work-out even less so (not saying you are a beginner).

I did P90X last year, and it is tough. The plyometrics DVD is a killer. Almost hurled a few times.

But just going through the DVD's is not enough. You really, really have to be meticulous about what/when you eat and drink.

Also, most of the 'after' photos you see on the infomercials are after people went through the course several times, not just one 90 day cycle. I went through two cycles on P90X and burnt myself out. Probably more from hearing Tony Horton for 180 days in a row..hahaha.

But before you buy anything, I'd ask around, chances are someone's got P90X DVD's lying around that they are not using anymore, or you can cycle with them since there's like 12 in the whole set. That could save you some $$$.
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Do it! You can quit when the pain becomes unbearable....Just keep going as hard as you can and in a couple of weeks you'll make more progress than you thought possible. And - take a whey protein supplement 45 min. before, and immediately after the workout. If you aren't feeling like going some time you may also check into a supplement called Jack 3D.

Do the routine and you will be very proud of yourself!
 
When it says no equipment, does that mean no free weight dumbbells/barbells/ yoga mat/ etc? or does it just mean no machine...

I'd like to try that b/c I've put on a few too many since law school.
 
You're gonna need some dumbbells, pull-up bar/resistance bands, and a yoga mat maybe. I've done the entire workout with resistance bands and with the repetitive motions with P90X, those little suckers give me much more of a burn than the free weights. But that's about all you'll need. This really is a workout plan that nullifies any excuse you can make.

jps1983 said:
When it says no equipment, does that mean no free weight dumbbells/barbells/ yoga mat/ etc? or does it just mean no machine...

I'd like to try that b/c I've put on a few too many since law school.
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I've heard great things about the px90 but its a bit hardcore for me...Total Gym ftw, lol! (Hey it works for Chuck Norris & Christie Brinkley)
 
Yeah I think I might have to wait to do these programs. I haven't exercised regularly in awhile so it probably isn't right for me. I think I will do some Tae Bo, Bowflex, and running/walking/jogging :).
 
I'm doing the Insanity Workout now....I thought I was in pretty good shape, but the Fit Test you have to take in the begining kicked my butt in ways its never been kicked before.

A buddy of mine did it and lost over 20 pounds rather quickly. I just started it and can tell a difference. You have to stick with it and stay dedicated....its six days a week.

Stock up on ibuprofen, heating pads and ice.
 
I'm doing p90x now. I haven't weighed myself, but none of my clothes fit. It's a big time commitment(about an hour a day), but I can't recommend it enough. As long as you can commit to it, you'll feel as good as you ever have. My before and after pics were crazy after only the first 30 days.
 
Bamabuzzard said:
I will say this to the OP though. I've got a physician assistant friend that said they are seeing more and more people come in from injuries related to these type of workout programs. So do your homework and do not overdo it because you may end up injuring yourself.
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The trick there is to not do too much. If it feels like you're about to pop something - don't do it. When I first started the P90X, I attempted one declined push-up and realized I was going to get a face full of floor if I continued. Now I can pump out 30 of them. Crazy Uncle Tony shows you how to modify each exercise for your fitness level. If you can't do the lowest resistance one, move on and do what you can. I was an athlete, but everyone should be able to listen to their body. Horton even says before you start "Burning is a good pain. Feeling like you fell off of a trapeze is bad pain."

RE: plyometrics. P90X has a CardioX option if plyo is too much. Some folks need to start with the "lean" program and don't, so they hurt themselves.
 
you can do p90x even if you arent in great shape. just cut down the reps in half or do the low impact version of the exercises. you will quickly get in decent enough shape to do the full workout.
 
I actually started P90X again yesterday. I did it a few years ago and loved the results, but didn't repeat it because I didn't really need to. I'm not overweight by any means (underweight, actually), I just wanted to tone up. Now that I'm single again, I decided to start back.

I firmly believe people who say you can't handle it unless blah blah blah are just the type of people who exaggerate about how awful boot camp was, just to make themselves look tougher. YES, it is tough, but you can handle it and begin making dramatic improvements.
 
Oh I agree. That is why it is important for people that are serious about getting in shape (that currently are not) to do their homework and educate themselves about how to go about doing it. For someone who is totally out of shape and starting from square one they don't really need to get on an "official" workout program, IMO.

'Bout all they need to be doing to begin with is stretching, walking (brisk walking, not a stroll) about few miles a day and cutting back on calories. In most cases just doing that for the first month will render significant success.



RJ YellowHammer said:
The trick there is to not do too much. If it feels like you're about to pop something - don't do it. When I first started the P90X, I attempted one declined push-up and realized I was going to get a face full of floor if I continued. Now I can pump out 30 of them. Crazy Uncle Tony shows you how to modify each exercise for your fitness level. If you can't do the lowest resistance one, move on and do what you can. I was an athlete, but everyone should be able to listen to their body. Horton even says before you start "Burning is a good pain. Feeling like you fell off of a trapeze is bad pain."

RE: plyometrics. P90X has a CardioX option if plyo is too much. Some folks need to start with the "lean" program and don't, so they hurt themselves.
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