Insanity vs. P90x series
Battle of the two most popular and extreme workouts from Beachbody! Find out which suits you.
Skinny Bonny
If you have ever searched for any workout plan online, you would have surely been presented with these workouts from Beachbody.
Both workout programs are quite tough and promise you a body transformation in as little as 60-90days. Whether you are a beginner or experienced, you can opt for either of the two workouts..
However, beginners might want to try out the fitness tests for each workout, so that it can help you decide where you stand. Let’s see the similarities and differences between the Insanity workout and the P90x workout series.
The insanity workout, created by Shaun T, lasts for 60days. It compresses a yearlong workout effort into a program of just 60 days.
The P90x workout, created by Tony Horton, however lasts about 90 days.
The insanity workout requires no equipment and can be considered as an extreme aerobic or cardio workout. The only weight you require is your bodyweight. It is divided into two phases of 30 days each separated by a week of cardio recovery and conditioning.
The P90x workout requires equipments such as dumbbells with different weights and a pull up bar. The 90 days program is divided into 3 blocks.
There are three types of p90x programs; the Classic - which is a regular program, Doubles - which includes more cardio exercises in addition to the ones in classic program and the Lean-which focuses more on toning your body and less on strength training.
Both the workout programs have traditional exercises, but which are modified to suit the goal of their respective workouts.
The workouts you get in the Insanity workout are: Fit Test, Plyometric Cardio Circuit, Cardio Power and Resistance, Cardio Recovery, Pure Cardio and Cardio Abs, Core Cardio and Balance, Max Interval Circuit and Fit Test, Max Interval Plyo, Max Cardio Conditioning and Cardio Abs and Max Recovery. These workouts are based on HIIT, but in reverse.
There are quick short bursts of repetitions and very short breaks. The first phase of 30 days will have all the workouts without the word “Max” in them. The second phase i.e. the Max workouts are a lot tougher and will make you sweat like never before.
The insanity workouts focus primarily on cardio and elevated heart rates and not much attention is given to strength. Shaun T is a very motivational speaker, but doesn’t make the users understand why exactly they are doing the particular workout.
The insanity workout thrives on the human will power.
The more balanced P90x workout has Tony guiding us through the following workouts which are divided over three blocks: Chest and Back, Plyometrics, Shoulders and Arms, Legs and Back, Chest, Shoulders and Triceps, Back and Biceps, Ab Ripper X, Cardio X, Yoga X (recovery program), Kenpo X (recovery program), X Stretch (recovery program) and Core Synergistics (recovery program).
The P90x focuses on all fitness aspects such as strength, stamina while toning your entire body.
The trainer, Tony Horton does a wonderful job at keeping the users motivated. He also has thorough knowledge about the entire workout. The P90x series has three programs so far, which means they are tried and tested workouts.
When it comes to choosing between the two, there are a number of parameters you will need to consider.
Factors like time, your fitness level, will power and availability of equipments will decide which program you should opt for.
For example, if you have enough time daily, and have access to a gym or have dumbbells at home, and can be considered a beginner or intermediate when it comes to fitness level, you should go for P90x. Insanity workout is for more experienced users as beginners would struggle in the beginning.
However, if you have less time and you want to lose fat fast, you should go for Insanity. But in either case, you should have dedication to follow through with the program.
You can order the Insanity workout or the P90x program for $120 from Beachbody’s official website.
Skinny Bonny
If you have ever searched for any workout plan online, you would have surely been presented with these workouts from Beachbody.
Both workout programs are quite tough and promise you a body transformation in as little as 60-90days. Whether you are a beginner or experienced, you can opt for either of the two workouts..
However, beginners might want to try out the fitness tests for each workout, so that it can help you decide where you stand. Let’s see the similarities and differences between the Insanity workout and the P90x workout series.
The insanity workout, created by Shaun T, lasts for 60days. It compresses a yearlong workout effort into a program of just 60 days.
The P90x workout, created by Tony Horton, however lasts about 90 days.
The insanity workout requires no equipment and can be considered as an extreme aerobic or cardio workout. The only weight you require is your bodyweight. It is divided into two phases of 30 days each separated by a week of cardio recovery and conditioning.
The P90x workout requires equipments such as dumbbells with different weights and a pull up bar. The 90 days program is divided into 3 blocks.
There are three types of p90x programs; the Classic - which is a regular program, Doubles - which includes more cardio exercises in addition to the ones in classic program and the Lean-which focuses more on toning your body and less on strength training.
Both the workout programs have traditional exercises, but which are modified to suit the goal of their respective workouts.
The workouts you get in the Insanity workout are: Fit Test, Plyometric Cardio Circuit, Cardio Power and Resistance, Cardio Recovery, Pure Cardio and Cardio Abs, Core Cardio and Balance, Max Interval Circuit and Fit Test, Max Interval Plyo, Max Cardio Conditioning and Cardio Abs and Max Recovery. These workouts are based on HIIT, but in reverse.
There are quick short bursts of repetitions and very short breaks. The first phase of 30 days will have all the workouts without the word “Max” in them. The second phase i.e. the Max workouts are a lot tougher and will make you sweat like never before.
The insanity workouts focus primarily on cardio and elevated heart rates and not much attention is given to strength. Shaun T is a very motivational speaker, but doesn’t make the users understand why exactly they are doing the particular workout.
The insanity workout thrives on the human will power.
The more balanced P90x workout has Tony guiding us through the following workouts which are divided over three blocks: Chest and Back, Plyometrics, Shoulders and Arms, Legs and Back, Chest, Shoulders and Triceps, Back and Biceps, Ab Ripper X, Cardio X, Yoga X (recovery program), Kenpo X (recovery program), X Stretch (recovery program) and Core Synergistics (recovery program).
The P90x focuses on all fitness aspects such as strength, stamina while toning your entire body.
The trainer, Tony Horton does a wonderful job at keeping the users motivated. He also has thorough knowledge about the entire workout. The P90x series has three programs so far, which means they are tried and tested workouts.
When it comes to choosing between the two, there are a number of parameters you will need to consider.
Factors like time, your fitness level, will power and availability of equipments will decide which program you should opt for.
For example, if you have enough time daily, and have access to a gym or have dumbbells at home, and can be considered a beginner or intermediate when it comes to fitness level, you should go for P90x. Insanity workout is for more experienced users as beginners would struggle in the beginning.
However, if you have less time and you want to lose fat fast, you should go for Insanity. But in either case, you should have dedication to follow through with the program.
You can order the Insanity workout or the P90x program for $120 from Beachbody’s official website.