Fitness Videos - Shaun T Insanity!

I saw this newly released workout from beachbody and I thought it is really insane! people were sweating like crazy! the trainer claims that you can burn about 1000 calories per work out session...and the best part is an amazing body transformation in 60 days!

Anybody tried this? or willing to join me? I just got turbo jam extreme last week and I need a faster remedy so I might return it and just get this intensive workout...so ladies come out and share your experience or join me to shed off the pounds! I am currently 168 and willing to go down to 120 :carrot:
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I'm interested. I was waiting for reviews from others before I make the investment though.

Haven't used the video, and I don't know that I would believe the 1000 calorie in a workout claim, but it does look like it would be a good workout. :)

Did you see this advertisment on tv or what I would reaaly like to see ad could you tell me where you saw it.

Here ya go for a peek into the program

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_sSojJQetI


I have never used it but I googled and found this video on youtube.

I'd be curious to know if anyone decided to try this. It looks really intense but of course I'm sure that means it works. I have a TON of workout video's and the one thing that annoys me is that they seem to forget that most of us working out at home does so on carpet and not on a hard surface like they are. I find that alot of plyo type exercises are actually harder on my knees/ankles on carpet b/c my body absorbs the shock moreso than the soles of my sneakers if I was on a regular hard surface floor. I've been iffy about Insanity because it has alot of plyo and I'm concerned about this.

I'm new to this forum and registered when I saw this post. I think I'm pulling the trigger and getting this.

I'm wary of getting stuff from an infomercial because it's always too good to be true, but I liked the aspect of not needing any special equipment that was claiming some miracle weight loss. It looks like you're basically sweating your butt off and weight loss will follow.

Even if I don't lose 1000 calories with every workout, anything to get me moving won't be a bad thing.

http://forum.videofitness.com/showthread.php?t=136325

This is a link to another forum that I am a member of called VideoFitness. This link goes to a check-in of people who are doing Insanity. Disclaimer: I am not part of this group and haven't read the threads {they are in week two of the rotation...}

If you do a search for Insanity on VF you will find other thoughts and opinions that might help you make up your mind. I've read a few of those myself.

Hope that helps.

I am currently on the P90X program and I can say it is VERY intense! If you arent already some what fit then it is incredibly hard to finish the workouts since they are an hour each! But it will work and you can work up to getting on a higher level as you go....But, it really works...invest in it...Good luck

I have been doing Beachbody videos for 5 years now. I think I own a DVD in almost all their collections except for P90X. But I have the entire Hip Hop Abs, Rockin Body, Turbo Jam, Slim in 6 etc. Insanity is sponsored by the same company and the instructor is the same one in the HHA and Rockin Body videos. I can say that Beachbody videos are not 'gimmicky' they are VERY solid workouts and have always worked for me. I actually plan on popping in my Slim in 6 tomorrow b/c I previewed it again last night and forgot how great of a workout it is. I don't personally own Insanity but just wanted to say that I would personally vouch for Beachbody and their products...now their customer service is another story *rolls eyes*

LOL OH and I TOO am not affiliated with Beachbody in any way, just another consumer passing along some info.

Thanks onederchic for attaching the youtube I too have been doing p90x double and kinda doing ahybrid thing{my own bootcamp} I am 57 and I have really transformed my body and have HEARD nothing but INSANITY INSANITY on all the boards I read including several people on my bb site that finish p90x when I do BUT after seeing THAT I don't know THAT IS INSANE and I am a NUT!!!!

I am currently on the P90X program and I can say it is VERY intense! If you arent already some what fit then it is incredibly hard to finish the workouts since they are an hour each! But it will work and you can work up to getting on a higher level as you go....But, it really works...invest in it...Good luck

Do you mean P90X or Insanity? I'm pretty sure with Insanity you need to be in good shape, I can't even do a pushup on my toes yet and it doesn't look like there are modifiers. If you aren't in good shape it looks like it's easy to injure yourself.

P90X is a little more friendly since it's weights where you can pick your own and go at your own pace and p90x shows some modifiers.

I have seen the Insanity dvds and even if you are fit they will kick your butt. The only resistance in your own body weight and just looking at it had me breaking out in a sweat - lol.

Haven't used the video, and I don't know that I would believe the 1000 calorie in a workout claim, but it does look like it would be a good workout. :)

its true! I know someone who does it...I just think its hard...VERY HARD....harder than P90X! So Im doing the P90X first....lol...:exercise::exercise::exercise::exer cise::exercise::exercise:

Do you mean P90X or Insanity? I'm pretty sure with Insanity you need to be in good shape, I can't even do a pushup on my toes yet and it doesn't look like there are modifiers. If you aren't in good shape it looks like it's easy to injure yourself.

P90X is a little more friendly since it's weights where you can pick your own and go at your own pace and p90x shows some modifiers.

P90X...I dont modify though...I try and keep up with my fit hubby....We are very competitive....only toward eachother though....Insanity in harder....we are doing that next...after P90X....

I just finished ROUND 1 of P90x DOUBLE in 90 days never missing a day!! And I added 1to 2 more hours of exercise per day. And have started ROUND 2 this time I am doing a HYBRID am on day 3...I think I could do Insanity without a problem I just don't have the money for it and even if I did my husband doesn't get me wanting to DO MORE I told him its just the next challenge I only MODIFY BY NOT doing pull ups because I just can do one. and I try it with the chair but my door frame must be too short or something it just WON"T work. . I WANT IT BAD JUST CAN"T HAVE IT!!! MAYBE SANTA WILL BRING IT OR THE EASTER BUNNY!!! By the way I am 57.

deva,
You are definitely one intense lady!! WHere do you get all that energy?

Energy???? Exercise the more I give the more I get!Energy that is!!!!!

I bought the Insanity dvd's and I like them very much, but, yes, they do kick your butt. I haven't had a chance to do all the prescribe workouts yet as I had some travelling to do, but have done the first 6.

First day is a fitness test, kinda like your first day in gym class where you do some basic exercises and write down how many you do for comparison after 2 weeks. THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO DIE! I'm in ok shape, but just doing a basic fitness test just about killed me. I think I was trying to keep up instead of going at my own pace.

The idea of this workout is to do a reverse interval training. Instead of intense working out for 30 seconds and then resting for a minute, he works you out intensely for 2-3 minutes and then 30 seconds of rest.

It's pretty basic cardio which I like, and I also like that I don't need any special equipment.

It's been getting easier because I go at a steady pace and don't try to overdo it. One day I'll be able to keep up.

I have INSANITY! It is hard, it's sports conditioning. Think gym class... only harder!!! LOL!

Like the previous poster said. Stay at YOUR pace, and you keep getting better each time.

It is NOT for ANYONE with bad knees, or back, neck or spinal issues. There are volumes of plyometrics, and quick movements. Be aware of that before you decide to purchase this.

Renee

i have been doing insanity for about 3 weeks. I weighed 198 pounds when I started and have lost 10 pounds with out strict dieting. I still eat cookies and ice cream, which I need to stop. But obviously it still works. I burn between 600 and 700 calories in the 40 minute workouts which is pretty good.
You have to been in decent shape to do this because of how intense it is. I play tennis regularly so i have my cardio built up. You could start it without being in shape but you would have to take it slow. The first week I was really sore. I do recommend Insanity to anyone who has the will to stick with it past the being sore factor. I also have has knee surgery but I went through a lot of physical therapy to get to where I can still do plyometrics
I also did p90x for about 60 days, and got toned up, but then got injured and gained all my weight back. Insanity's workouts are harder than any of the cardio in p90x, but I got more muscle toning with p90x than insanity.