How many of you have seen the Beach Body infomercials advertising the Insanity or the P90X fitness system? Have you ever wondered how and if these programs work? Have you wanted to try one of them, but you don't know which one? Well, lucky for you, I have tried them both! And I am here to give you a side-by-side comparison.
Both programs boast serious results in as little as 90 (P90X) or 60 (Insanity) days. But which one is right for you? Take a look, compare, and see which one suits you.
Both programs boast serious results in as little as 90 (P90X) or 60 (Insanity) days. But which one is right for you? Take a look, compare, and see which one suits you.
P90X
Website: P90X Official Website
Length: 90 Days (You read it right! That’s 3 months!)
Equipment Needed: Dumbbells or Resistance Bands, Pull Up Bar, Yoga Mat, Yoga Blocks, a Sturdy Chair, Water, and a Towel
What You Get: 12 Workout DVDS, Fitness Guide, 3-Phase Nutrition Plan, and Workout Calendar
Cost: $119.85 (You can break it up into 3 monthly payments)
What’s All the Hype About?:
The Power 90 Extreme Workout, affectionately called P90X, is a fitness
program that combines cardiovascular and strength training, as well as
yoga, plyometrics, and stretching to make a healthier and sexier you in
90 days. P90X focuses on the concept of “muscle confusion,” which
prevents the body from adapting to any one activity, and reduces the
chances of hitting a plateau. The program has 12 workout DVDs, each of
which target a different muscle group. In order to get the full impact
of the program, users are required to workout 6 days a week (with 1 day
of rest) for 13 weeks. You would need anywhere from 60 to 105 minutes to
complete the workout, depending on which DVD you are working on. P90X
also gives the option of following the original or the Lean plan. The
plan also urges users to follow the accompanying nutrition plan to
achieve maximum results. Before beginning on this workout, be sure to
mentally prepare yourself for the daily workouts. I suggest starting the
plan with a workout buddy to keep you motivated. Also, be sure to
strictly follow the fitness plan.
Insanity
Website: Insanity Workout Official Website
Length: 60 Days
Equipment Needed: A Mat, Water (lots of it), and 2 Towels (One for you, and one to clean up the pool of sweat on the floor)
What You Get: 10 Workout DVDs, Elite Nutrition Plan, Fitness Guide, and Insanity Calendar
Cost: $119.85 (You can break it up into 3 monthly payments)
What’s All the Hype About?:
The Insanity Workout uses strenuous, cardiovascular training to improve
one’s fitness in 60 days. Insanity focuses on the concept of “max
interval training,” which requires users to workout strenuously for
about 3 to 4 minutes, followed by a period of rest for about 30
seconds…and then repeat! The program has 10 workout DVDs that focus on
plyometric drills, non-stop interval training, and ab/core training
moves. The workouts average about 45 minutes per day (not too bad!).
Like P90X, the Insanity workout requires users to workout 6 days a week
(with 1 day of rest). Additionally, the plan urges users to follow a
nutrition plan to achieve the best results. Again, having a workout
buddy may help to keep you motivated. And following the fitness plan is
key!
Also, if you have done either of these fitness plans, please share with everyone by commenting below!
LEX
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