P90X/Insanity Hybrid Program
I have been doing Insanity for almost a full month now and I love it!
As a two-time graduate, I also love P90X!
The other day I was thinking about what I’ll do when I complete Insanity, and naturally, my first thought was: “Why not combine P90X and Insanity!?!?!”
That alone was all I needed to run with the idea. So, when I finish Insanity, I plan to do a custom P90X/Insanity hybrid program. First I need to plan it all out though, which will take some time and careful thought. The basis of my idea so far is to do the weight training of P90X, and on cardio days, do Insanity. That’s as far as I’ve taken the idea to this point, but count on future posts which elaborate on the idea as it continues to develop.
This is a concept you can implement yourself as well. Maybe you have a different Beachbody program like Chalean Extreme or 10 Minute Trainer, and you’re ready to move on to something else. Why not create your own custom workout using the two programs and maximize the return on your investment? Your body will thank you for it!
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Insanity: Cardio Recovery Review
Cardio Recovery
Welcome to the third Insanity workout review from Fit Help Now!
Shaun T’s Cardio Recovery is a nice change of pace! You do the usual warmup routine, but this time you take it a little easy afterward. It’s still a good workout, and you WILL sweat, but it’s a much lighter day in order to let your muscles recover.
Cardio Recovery has you do some light jogging and then is mostly Yoga. First, Shaun T gets your legs burning with a good combination of squats and “deep muscle” lunges. Then you finish up strong with some squat pulse exercises. In the Yoga routines, you do mostly balance postures and stretching.
Overall, this workout is challenging, yet definitely a good recovery. The majority of this workout will be very familiar to any P90X graduate who remembers X Stretch and Yoga X.
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Insanity: Cardio Power & Resistance Review
Cardio Power & Resistance
Welcome to the second Insanity workout review from Fit Help Now!
Cardio Power & Resistance starts off with the usual warmup routine, running through it three times, each time with higher intensity.
This is one workout where I really think Shaun T falls short on stretching.
Today I actually hurt my shoulder doing some of the push-ups and I really think it was just due to not stretching my shoulders enough. So I strongly recommend taking the time before this workout to stretch your shoulders and rotator cuffs.
Ok, down to business. You start off by doing the “touch the floor” routine, where you step from side to side, touch the floor and rise up immediately, then repeat on the other side. Then you move into some kicks where you keep your hands on your hips, squat, then kick, then alternate and repeat. This gets your heart rate up quickly and gets you ready for some resistance training.
The resistance training in this routine works your shoulders, biceps, chest, back, and triceps. Shaun T will push YOU to do V-push-ups (where you’re on your tiptoes, hands pointed inward, and do a push-up). Then he’ll push you to do tricep push-ups, which is where you are in a “table” position, from Yoga, and pretty much do a backwards push-up.
The big thing to note about all this cardio/push-up combination is that you have to do it all FAST! Shaun T is an excellent motivator and he WILL push YOU to get in the best shape of your life!
Insanity: Plyometric Cardio Circuit Review
Plyometric Cardio Circuit
This review is the first in a series I plan to write, covering each of the Insanity workouts. Never fear, I plan to do the same at some point for the P90X workouts too.
We’ll start with the warmup. Wow! Just the warmup alone could be a complete exercise routine for most people! Shaun T starts you off with some jogging, running, jumping jacks, power jumps, and other moves to get your heart rate up.
You run through it three times, going faster each time! Then you do some light stretching. To be honest, for some of the workouts, I think Shaun T doesn’t have you stretch quite enough.
Please note that a HEART RATE MONITOR is ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY for ANY and ALL Insanity workouts!
This workout will have you burning calories like nobody’s business! Shaun T pushes you to new heights by having you run, jump, and dig deeper than you ever have in your life.
In Plyometric Cardio Circuit, you’ll reach a new level of fitness you never imagined by doing exercises like deep squat jumps, mountain climbers, and ski jumps. The mountain climbers are different than the ones in high school – with these, you’re standing up and alternating pulling your arms down while running, basically. In ski jumps, you mimic a downhill skiing motion while jumping from side to side.
The best part of all is that this program requires absolutely no equipment aside from a heart rate monitor!
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Insanity Preview
PREVIEW WEEK is drawing to an end at Fit Help Now, so we’re going to finish up strong!
Today we’re taking a look at Shaun T’s Insanity! Have you been wondering just how tough it is? Here’s the answer!
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Insanity Product Review
My copy of Shaun T’s Insanity recently arrived. While I’m definitely looking forward to being in some very, very great shape, I’m also a little scared of the workouts. Folks, this stuff is intense!
Anyway, I wanted to do a quick article about the actual product itself.
When I start the program, I intend to write at least one article on each workout to let you know exactly what is involved in them and how I feel during them, so it only fits to begin with a product review.
I have to hand it to Beachbody, as they definitely hit a homerun with the packaging of Insanity. It’s much higher quality than the cardboard sleeve wallet case which comes with P90X. It looks like a big book, and it acts like one as well. There are two DVD’s per page, and each “page” of this “book” looks to be about a quarter of an inch thick. It’s SO much easier to insert and remove DVD’s because the pages are so thick and strong.
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Built onto the rear inside cover of the Insanity book is a sleeve which contains the Fitness Guide and Elite Nutrition Guide. There is a place for everything! The Insanity book is a single solution for storing everything related to the workout program – it’s much easier and more convenient than a box! Outstanding work Beachbody!
In just 60 days I’m going to be in even better shape than P90X got me in. YOU can be there too! Shaun T will have YOU doing exercises you never imagined to get YOU in the best shape of your life in just 60 days!
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Exercise Motivation
Filed under: Fitness, Insanity, Motivation, P90X, Ten Minute Trainer
If you’re like everyone else who exercises on a regular basis, you will find that there are days when you just don’t feel like doing your workout. You know you need to, but you just don’t have the energy or maybe you just lack the desire.
Well never fear, because I will share with you some strategies which have worked for me on just such occasions.
- Music: Make a playlist full of your favorite music. This can often help get you feeling more motivated, energetic, or help increase your workout intensity.
- Change your workout: For instance, if you have a favorite routine, do that one instead and do the one you’re skipping in place of the favorite on the day it comes up.
- Do a less intense workout: If you’re a P90X graduate, or have completed Insanity – heck, even if you’re still working on either of those, take a small break! For example, do a workout from Ten Minute Trainer instead! It’s better than nothing!
- Find a friend: Get a friend to workout with you. Even if they can’t match your intensity level, just them being there and going through the motions will at times do wonders for your motivation.
- Reward yourself: Plan a small reward for yourself if you do your workout. Maybe a SMALL J cup of ice cream later that evening. Or maybe go buy that book you’ve been wanting.
- Join Team Beachbody FREE and workout using WOWY, the online super gym! I’d love to be your coach and help you stay motivated! My coach page is here.
- Just do it: Just make yourself. Yes, this is the hardest option of all, but usually even when I’m not feeling like working out, I’m loving it once again about 10-15 minutes into it.
Well, that’s all for this post. I hope these tips can help you stay motivated at those times when you really need it as much as they have helped me.
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P90X vs. Insanity
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Have you been trying to decide between P90X and Insanity? Just wondering what’s different?
Well here’s the answer.
P90X is a good balance of cardio and resistance training. You can use resistance bands or dumbbells in conjunction with body resistance to get ripped and fit in only 3 months! P90X will get YOU in the best shape of your life! Tony Horton will have YOU sweating and pushing harder than you have in your life! Want to build your upper body strength? Tony will have YOU doing hundreds of push-ups within 3 months! Want to lose weight? With Plyometrics and Kenpo X, you’ll sweat off the pounds faster than you can possibly put them on!
Insanity, on the other hand, is more focused on cardio, but does feature some body resistance training (no weights). Shaun T will have YOU running, jumping, stretching, and moving faster in just 60 days! With an intense focus on cardio exercise, Insanity will burn off any extra pounds you may be carrying! Shaun T will push you past your limits to get the leanest, hardest body you’ve ever had. YOU will have better cardio health than people half your age by the time you finish this program!
Ready? Good!
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Shaun T’s Insanity
Shaun T's Insanity
Want to take your workouts to an extreme level? Are you a P90X graduate looking for a new challenge? Or maybe you’re in good shape and need something to get you to the next level…
Well look no further, because Shaun T’s Insanity will deliver exactly what you need!
Your personal trainer Shaun T will push you past your limits with 10 discs packed with cardio and plyometric drills with intervals of strength, power, resistance, and core training. No equipment or weights are needed, and you don’t have to be in extreme shape to do it. As long as you’re ready to dig deep, Shaun will help you get insane results in just 60 days.
Here’s what you get:
10 Insane Workouts
- Dig Deeper & Fit Test. To start, Shaun will put your body to the test and see what you’re made of. (30 min.)
- Plyometric Cardio Circuit. Burn fat with intervals of intense lower-body plyometrics and sweat-inducing cardio. (40 min.)
- Cardio Power & Resistance. Build lean muscle and upper-body definition with strength-training and power moves. (40 min.)
- Cardio Recovery & Max Recovery. Shaun goes easier on you once a week so you’ll be ready for the next round. (80 min.)
- Pure Cardio & Abs. Nonstop, extreme cardio workout. (40 min.)
- Cardio Abs. Do explosive intervals of cardio and core moves for rock-hard abs. (20 min.)
- Core Cardio & Balance. This workout lets you take a break after Month 1 and gear up for Month 2. (40 min.)
- Max Interval Circuit. With MAX Interval Training, this circuit is more intense than anything you’ve ever done before. (60 min.)
- Max Interval Plyo. Push your legs till they beg for mercy with power and plyometrics, all at your MAX. (55 min.)
- Max Cardio Conditioning & Abs. Get pushed to your limit with this extreme cardio workout. (50 min.)
Plus, get these 4 free gifts:
- Elite Nutrition Plan. A food plan specifically designed to fuel your body for these intense workouts.
- Fitness Guide. It’s short and to the point, with just the information you need. We want you working out—not reading.
- INSANITY® Calendar. Lets you track your progress through Month 1 and Month 2, set workout goals, and stay motivated the whole time. Plus, the Fit Test Tracker tracks your results as you transform your body.
- FREE Online Support Tools. Stay inspired with round-the-clock access to fitness experts and peer support.
