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Originally Posted by J pold
So I just became famaliar with this Insanity program and am hoping to get some information.
So here are some questions:
What level of fitness do you need to be at to do insanity?
How long are the exercises?
How does it compare with p90x?
How is the nutritional guide?
Any information is highly appreciated.
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i did p90x a couple times, then sprained my ankle, then started back up with insanity and now i'm doing p90x again.
as for your questions...
1 - i'd say half decent shape. you don't need to be a ripped greek god to do it, but if you're pretty overweight and have a difficult time with cardio it will be a challenge.
2 - most of the routines are 45 mins - 1 hour. there are a couple times when they say to do your fit test then your workout. i did that only once, then i did my monday fit tests on sunday. i go hard core on the fit test and i found if i did the fit test then a workout i was dead 3/4 of the way thru the workout and was doing the exercises with terrible form.
3 - insanity is all cardio and core. p90x is lots of weights with cardio/core. i find after a p90x workout i'm definitely sweaty. after insanity - i'm soaked!
4 - nutrition - i kept following the p90x plan - just 'cuz i love the food so much
5 - other info.... i guess my question to you is what are you trying to achieve?? do you want to slim down and have wicked good cardio - then insanity. if you want to bulk up then p90x
i hope this helps