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I’ve spent the last 6 weeks or so recovering from a minor knee injury (I think I twisted it while running). It hurt a lot whenever pressure was applied so I was close to out of the game, basically doing what I could that didn’t involve leg work.

Of course with that any progress with Shaun T Insanity was halted! As we all know, unless your new to Insanity (watch the video below), there is nothing but high impact plyometric style moves.

What’s interesting to me during my time laid back was the difference between those people who say they will do something and those that just go out and do it. This is partly due to what I heard the other day though the source I cannot remember, “A well done is invaluably better than a well said”.

As I was near 100% recovered I noticed a rut I had sat myself into and how many times I told myself over a two week period that “I will start Monday“. It was at that moment that I just decided, “ screw you” to the thoughts and just proceeded to push play while I prepared my workout clothes!

Now I am approaching 3 days on because I decided I’d be better off to just Do It than sit around and Say It. One way gives results, the other gives excuses!

Here is a short video to boost you up with your Shaun T Insanity workouts!

P.S. If you don’t have Insanity yet stop talking about it and just get it today! Get started as soon as you receive it, no more exucses. Make a promise to yourself right now and get Shaun T Insanity Here

Well after a couple weeks of laziness after my move to a new apartment I have taken control once again with some big fitness goals!

Today was Day 1 back into Shaun T Insanity, I’m starting out with Plyo Cardio Circuit, not because it’s my favorite but because I know it will provide a due challenge. I love and hate that particular DVD.

Here are clips of my live workout:

I want to share a few words of inspiration. Life will happen, laziness will happen, and things will get in the way; however, there is never an excuse to give up on yourself and your goals just because you hit a bump in the road.

I feel that your ability to pick up after losing track is a huge defining attribute to your character. After-all, if you could never feel the sting of failure how could you ever realize the bliss of success?

So plain and simply, if you have not been working out recently, if you have fallen off track and you don’t know how to get back on, this is my advise. Pick up right now anywhere! Doesn’t matter where you start as long as you start somewhere!

Remember your original desire, you started for a reason so find that reason again. Sit in a quiet place and remember why, don’t just remember but commit to yourself and others to pick back up and get it done. Goals without a definite plan of action to reach them are only dreams. Create a solid plan and commit to it, turn your dreams into reality.

Push Play,
Jason Croxford aka Betterbody90

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This is going to be very quick! I am incredibly hungry so I guess that will be a great mediator in preventing a 3000 word post!

Firstly, things went amazing on my third fit test for Insanity. Almost all of my numbers went up. The difference between #3 and #2 is I actually read my previous numbers so I knew what to shoot for and go beyond. Much smarter than my egotistical approach when I did Fit Test #2 and thought I could blow it away naturally without knowing what my Fit Test #1 numbers were… Stupid!

But as I say, make mistakes, learn from them, and use it for your future successes! That is exactly what I did. I believe in the whole “practice what you preach”. Take a look for yourself!

Moving on…

I did my first MAX workout on that same day. Let me tell you, I thought the first month was pretty challenging, haha! The MAX workouts give absolutely No Mercy.

I am not just saying this to make it sound good. I literally got walked all over and I am incredibly sore! I did the whole workout but it was tough. It lasted a full hour instead of the usual month one 35-45 minute workouts. The other thing about MAX is all of the moves get more advanced plus you’ll get some totally new ones!

Talk about challenge. That was only Max Interval Circuit. I’m scared to do Max Plyo, MAX Cardio Conditioning, Hell even MAX Recovery!

If your thinking about Insanity, be prepared! It’s far from easy. But hey, I am sure that’s what your looking for anyways otherwise you wouldn’t be looking into the program.

My review thus far = Well Worth It!

Have a wonderful day,

Jason aka Betterbody90

Shaun T Insanity or the P90X workout program?

Over the next couple minutes you will learn the comparisons and differences between these two rival “workout at home” exercise programs.

The P90X workout program used to be the one exercise program that everyone knew thanks to early morning and late night infomercials. Recently Beachbody added a new program to the game  that to some may be considered a rival, that program is Shaun T Insanity.

But which one is more intense?

Comparably they are both equal in their own rights but each workout program focuses on a different approach towards fitness.

I have personally used both programs and this gives me the rare opportunity to offer a first hand look at both the P90X workout program and Shaun T Insanity. After this article you will be fully equipped with the answers you are looking for.

Which works better? P90X or the Insanity workout?

Great questions, though it’s hard to put both workouts programs side by side as it’s not a simple apples to apples comparison but more like apples to oranges. Both programs are capable of offering a huge physical challenge but each has it’s own approach and it’s own target results. I’ll explain.

The P90X workout program is a 90 day system which could otherwise be considered an “at home boot camp”. You will need a chin up bar, a chair, a set of dumbbells and/or bands, shoes, plus about 1 hour to 1 hour and a half 6 days a week. The 7th day is an optional stretch or complete rest day.

From first hand experience I like to look at P90X as a “all-in-one” program. It is not designed to just bulk you up, it’s not going to just help you lose weight, it’s not just balance, and it’s not just cardio.

The P90X workout program just tosses a bit of everything into the equation. You lift heavy one day (or light if you want), your punching and kicking with Kenpo karate another day, and to top it off on other days you will be doing 1 and a half hours of Yoga for a complete mind/ body/ soul adventure.

You will go through three phases of 1 month each in P90X with each month switching it up. Most of the cardio, stretch, and balance routines stay the same. The difference in each phase is that you change out the resistance workouts so that your muscles are constantly challenged so they will always be receptive to the workout rather than plateauing.

Shaun T Insanity takes a completely different approach. The workout program is 60-days in length and is based solely on Plyometrics, Core, and Cardio training. You will not lift weights, you will not do chin ups, you don’t need a chair, and the workouts range from 35-45 minutes the first phase to 1 hour and 15 minutes the second phase.

You will need very good shoes, preferably a mat to jump on, and near perfect form to avoid injury.

You can already see that Shaun T Insanity is different than P90X so how are the comparable?

The Insanity workout program, though shorter in length, is based on maximum effort Interval cardio. Meaning it’s all about fast, powerful, and coordinated moves. You will still be doing push-ups just like in P90X but otherwise you only use your body, gravity, and will power to push through.

I am telling you from personally experience, with Insanity you literally drip buckets of sweat, seriously! Just because it’s shorter than P90X doesn’t mean it’s not as intense.

You will not be running in one place for an hour, you are jumping around, squatting, balancing, and crunching your core. Shaun T Insanity is on the same level as P90X but the difference is you don’t need extra equipment, you won’t be lifting weights, and the workouts go by much faster.

Insanity is more for the leaner ripped look while P90X will allow for more muscle size and strength.

If you have already completed P90X then I will tell you this. Shaun T Insanity is like taking P90X Plyometrics, doubling the intensity, and doing it 6 days a week.

So which one is better, P90X or Shaun T Insanity?

I don’t think you will find one “better than the other” but what you will find are two different approaches towards fitness.

P90X is a longer 90 day program that has longer workouts but incorporates a slower pace compared to Insanity offering more time to adapt and become stronger. Also you are lifting weights so there is more potential to gain size and muscle definition.

Shaun T Insanity is 60 days with much shorter and faster pace workouts, you won’t be able to adapt as fast and you won’t get great results by pausing through each workout. Insanity is a balls to the walls style workout, it’s straight forward and fast but demands major motivation and energy.

Both workout programs have a “mix-it-up” style so each one changes things throughout the program so there is no monotiny.

One final note, if you have knees or lower body joint issues, Insanity may not be for you. It is based on a lot of jumping and really can and will tax your knees and joints if not performed correctly. It is much higher impact compared to P90X. That is something to consider when looking at the two side by side.

Because of the approach Insanity takes I like to look at it this way. If you feel you are P90X capable and are in decent shape, if you can do push-ups, chin-ups, and if you can handle interval cardio, then either program is suitable.

If you cannot do some or all of the previously mentioned exercises then it’s better to avoid Insanity until you can at least complete P90X. Insanity is not a beginner workout, so if you just stepping back into the physical fitness game, throw the ego out, start somewhere small and build up.

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Jason Croxford aka Betterbody90

I just finished my day 10 workout of Shaun T Insanity which was Plyometrics Cardio Circuit.

I have to say that workout is much easier now than it was the first day. It’s one of those things, “with practice makes perfect”. It seems every day I get a little stronger and a little faster.

To top it off my diet has been changed A LOT. I have wandered away from the high grain, high meat protein, high dairy diet. I now eat a wide variety of raw veggies like broccoli and carrots, plus I like to have on hand strawberries, blueberries, red grapes, apples, and bananas.

I have been drinking 2 quarts of water a day for almost the last week and my P90X Peak Health Formula Multi-Vitamin Supplement will be here shortly. I am trying an “Optimal Nutrition” approach towards energy while cutting back stimulates like Caffeine (Though I do enjoy my occasional cup of coffee or espresso).

I will be updating as the days pass to let you kn0w about my energy levels and what I am eating so check back periodically for that.

My recent Day 10 video update for (Shaun T Insanity)

P.S. I took my most recent photos today right before I did my day 10 workout. I pulled up my original P90X day 1 photo and compared them. It’s hilarious how far I have come, sure I am not a body builder but I am in damn good shape now. I feel strong all around and so incredibly healthy. It’s all thanks to believing in myself that no matter what I would achieve what I wanted. I have faith in you and your ability to never look back!

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