I just found out 2 of my friends are on exercise plans as well... but as opposed to going with P90X, they are going with Insanity!
So... I end up doing a little research yesterday to learn more about the differences in the 2 exercises, and trying to find out which is better, P90X or Insanity.
Mainly, the comparison websites shows that P90X is a less intensive exercising plan that follows a more conventional style of training exercises, each body part is separated into a specific exercise and alternates as the weeks go by. 3 intensive weeks followed by a week of recovery doing less impact exercises (yoga, kenpo, stretches)
Insanity on the other hand uses purely cardio and body weight, thus end up burning a lot more fat, but less muscle building. Similarly the program also goes through 3 weeks of intensive training, with 1 week of recovery. But, the exercises seems shorter (length of time) and requires ZERO equipments whatsoever.
Personally I had heard about P90X AND Insanity before I started doing P90X... the main attraction was the science behind the exercises in which they call Muscle Confusion. It mixing up exercises so while you are doing the program you do not feel stagnant, and just pushing through the same exercises over and over. I like having things mixed up, and I've tried exercising before (but just specific areas) and end up stopping because of the repetitiveness of the exercises.
Insanity does have some GREAT qualities as well. First of all it's 30 days less to get through the program, so you get faster results. Also, there are no equipment required so it's not necessary for you to purchase anything additional in order to go through the work out plan.
Overall, I believe the best way to find out which is better is to first ask yourself, what are you looking for? Are you looking to improve strength (P90X) or endurance (Insanity)? Are you looking to bulk up (P90X) or burn fat (Insanity)? Despite the general views of how Insanity seems to be a more intensive training, it is not in actuality so. Both exercises are intensive in their own specific way, so from my researching through different websites, the talk of combining the 2 programs together have crossed my mind as well. I may as well try it after I feel I am in the condition to do so, just to mix it up a bit!
Only thing I am worried about now, is my diet. I need to start eating more of what the program suggests. First Month: Fat burning (high protein low carb diet). Second Month: Energy Diet (Complex Carb and remain high protein). Third Month: Balance (40% carb, 40% protein 20% good fat like nuts, olive oil, fish)
I gotta set up my eating schedule now that I have my exercise schedule set.
O, by the way, mental note, I decided to do afternoon exercises, because I would require the extra sleep in the morning anyway due to my late night sleep habits/schedule. I guess as you get older, the more you become set to a specific time schedule! More organization is needed...
