Is this workout worth the time of an Insanity, Max 30, P90X3 and Asylum graduate?
270353
I've done insanity,asylum 1 and 2 and insanity and I think this is pretty decent. I'm doing this in the winter since its harder for me to wake up for the longer insanity videos. This is roughly 20 minutes
270354
Definately! Everything about this workout is for making you stronger, physically and mentally. I did P90 in the past and I think this is tougher since it is all body strength and no weights.
270355
I think it is. It offers some different variety and it can be challenging. I have done all of the above programs too. I found Ruthless to be a nice change from Shaun T and Tony. Not that I don't love them both, its just nice to have some one else yell at me to move my butt! For the price you pay for Ruthless I think it is well worth it. It is short programs when you are short on time but still can add 2 or more together if you desire a super hard work out. It uses body weight so you can do it any where also.
270356
The workouts are fairly intense but definitely below Insanity/Asylum but much more variety than Insanity and the workouts are only 20 minutes long. I like them for days I have limited time or when I want to do multiple workouts. Beware, some of the sets do not function - - my first set didnt, not one of them, I sent them back and the replacement set did. Go figure
27372
No! These are very repetitive workouts that are just boring! Don't waste your money. Invest in Insanity or other P90x if you're bored.
556427
I have done both programs for years, so I can tell you HHA is nowhere near as intense as Insanity. But it sounds like that's what you need, as all those intense Insanity plyo moves play hell with your joints. You still get a great workout with HHA. Lots of cardio, and Tania is always on Shaun's left side to show you how to modify the moves to take out the high impact. You've probably made your decision on whether or not to purchase this program by now, but you might want to check out the Beachbody website. If HHA doesn't work for you, there are several other cardio-heavy programs from various instructors that may interest you. Good luck! I have done both programs for years, so I can tell you HHA is nowhere near as intense as Insanity. But it sounds like that's what you need, as all those intense Insanity plyo moves play hell with your joints. You still get a great workout with HHA. Lots of cardio, and Tania is always on Shaun's left side to show you how to modify the moves to take out the high impact. You've probably made your decision on whether or not to purchase this program by now, but you might want to check out the Beachbody website. If HHA doesn't work for you, there are several other cardio-heavy programs from... » Read More I have done both programs for years, so I can tell you HHA is nowhere near as intense as Insanity. But it sounds like that's what you need, as all those intense Insanity plyo moves play hell with your joints. You still get a great workout with HHA. Lots of cardio, and Tania is always on Shaun's left side to show you how to modify the moves to take out the high impact. You've probably made your decision on whether or not to purchase this program by now, but you might want to check out the Beachbody website. If HHA doesn't work for you, there are several other cardio-heavy programs from various instructors that may interest you. Good luck! « Show Less
1372232
it depends on your fitness level. also if you have any back problems or joint issues I would say no! It is a good workout; really good. however, teenager to 40ish unless you are in tip top shape. (my opinion) leslie sansone (walking for abs) has a good workout that is also challenging with 1 minute intervals of jogging. great for your abs and total body. also fast results- guaranteed results within 10 workouts- tried and tested. I switch because of my adhd lol. for more challenge (but less difficult than shuan t's insanity), beach body has a great workout dvd called fat blaster that is as effective as insanity without the pesky frog jumps lol. good luck! it depends on your fitness level. also if you have any back problems or joint issues I would say no! It is a good workout; really good. however, teenager to 40ish unless you are in tip top shape. (my opinion) leslie sansone (walking for abs) has a good workout that is also challenging with 1 minute intervals of jogging. great for your abs and total body. also fast results- guaranteed results within 10 workouts- tried and tested. I switch because of my adhd lol. for more challenge (but less difficult than shuan t's insanity), beach body has a great workout dvd called fat blaster that is as... » Read More it depends on your fitness level. also if you have any back problems or joint issues I would say no! It is a good workout; really good. however, teenager to 40ish unless you are in tip top shape. (my opinion) leslie sansone (walking for abs) has a good workout that is also challenging with 1 minute intervals of jogging. great for your abs and total body. also fast results- guaranteed results within 10 workouts- tried and tested. I switch because of my adhd lol. for more challenge (but less difficult than shuan t's insanity), beach body has a great workout dvd called fat blaster that is as effective as insanity without the pesky frog jumps lol. good luck! « Show Less
2121309
No, insanity makes you lose weight while getting tone and cut. Definitely core strength training at its finest. I wouldn't recommend if you want to bulk up.
820382
I don't know if better is the right choice but I prefer insanity to p90x. Insanity is definitely the better cardio workout and doesn't require any additional weights or tools other than yourself to reap the benefits of burning max calories while incorporating strength training/ muscle building using your own body weight and although the workout is extremely exhausting you seem to move through it quickly whereas p90x seems to drag.
2055174
As others mention here it is not as intense or targeting toward jump-training and interval training as Insanity is. There is the Plyometrics disc which is jump-training but even it is less intense.Think of P90X as a more full whole-body workout than Insanity.You can check out my review of P90X, P90X2, P90X3, Insanity, and T25 on my blog here - http://randombitsbytes.com/p90x-vs-insanity-vs-p90x2-vs-t25-vs-p90x3/
2238950
This workout program uses weights and 1 minute cardio intervals but in the 30 min sessions you are doing various exercises that either trigger the front of the body or the back of the body depending on your. She lays it out very clearly for you and there is very little repeating in this series. However, I love Insanity too but I haven't seen it done with weights.
585881
I would recommend you to get the full version of insanity, if you want to gain muscle. This is just a warm up for insanity. Hope I answer your question.
427972
Agreed. I am doing P 90 to work up to P90x. I wouldn't go back to P90. I'm sure you could modify P90x to get a 6 day schedule. Maybe post the question on team beachbody and am sure someone will help.
1372233
it depends on your fitness level. also if you have any back problems or joint issues I would say no! It is a good workout; really good. however, teenager to 40ish unless you are in tip top shape. (my opinion) leslie sansone (walking for abs) has a good workout that is also challenging with 1 minute intervals of jogging. great for your abs and total body. also fast results- guaranteed results within 10 workouts- tried and tested. I switch because of my adhd lol. for more challenge (but less difficult than shuan t's insanity), beach body has a great workout dvd called fat blaster that is as effective as insanity without the pesky frog jumps lol. good luck!
540096
that is what I did, BUT I had been doing "Insanity" for 1 1/2 yrs when I added Gamma - GAmma focuses on strength building, with a lot of use of free weights, so you need to do other cardio to balance out, alpha and beta work on that - it is not in my opinion nearly as hard as Insanity, but a good addition if you want some intense strength building with weights, etc.
1639816
You will be fine as long as you are already in shape. I found Asylum to be much easier than the original Insanity.
1912031
The good part about this DVD is that someone does the modified version the entire time. I have done insanity and wish I had this before I started it. So to make a long answer short - yes this is great for a newbie - just be sure to do the stretching at the end.
2055178
No - it is not as intense. However there is some jumping in a couple of routines. For the most part it is similar to P90X - but shorter and more intense.
665985
Insanity the Asylum volume 1 includes 6 DVD's. DVD #1 is Athletic Performance Assessment which is about 25 minutes. It's a fitness test. DVD #2 is Speed and Agility which is about 45 minutes. DVD #3 is Vertical Plyo which is about 40 minutes and also includes Relief which is about 25 minutes. DVD #4 is Strength which is about 50 minutes. DVD #5 is Game Day which is about 60 minutes and also includes Overtime which is 15 minutes. DVD #6 is Back to core which is about 45 minutes. I hope this information helps
2123553
I like the workouts on their own as there are several to choose from. Insanity took too long for me, and made my joints ache. Chalean Extreme is a good one to rotate, though, and really works all muscle groups.