Shaun T's Insanity workout is the best of its kind. No other workout can get you these types of results in just 60 days... Guaranteed! Shaun T's Max Interval Training techniques are a step ahead of every other fitness program ever designed. You get you a lean, muscular body in a short amount of time. The Insanity Workout is a difficult workout, but the results are phenomenal. Brand New, Factory Sealed Box Set. Complete set includes a nutrition guide, calender to track your progress, and 10 intense DVDs that all contain a GREAT workout. You don`t need exercise equipment. All you need is just a little space and a big heart! You will receive: -Elite Nutrition Manual -Fitness Guide -Fit Test Tracker -Workout Calendar 10 Insanity Workout DVDs 1: Dig Deeper & Fit Test: To start, Shaun T will put your body to the test and see what you're made of. 2: Plyometric Cardio Circuit: Burn fat with intervals of intense lower-body plyo and sweat-inducing cardio. 3: Cardio Power & Resistance: Build lean muscle and upper-body definition with strength-training and insanity workout power moves. 4: Cardio Recovery: Shaun T goes easier on you once a week so you're ready for the next Insanity Workout round. 5: Pure Cardio & Abs: Skip the intervals-this nonstop cardio workout is all extreme. 6: Cardio Abs: Do explosive intervals of cardio and core moves for rock-hard abs. 7: Core Cardio & Balance: Take a break after month 1 of the Insanity workout and gear up for month 2 with this workout. 8: Max Interval Circuit: The interval circuit that's more intense than anything you've ever done before. 9: Max Interval Plyo: Push your legs 'til they beg for mercy with power and plyo, all at your MAX. 10: Max Cardio Conditioning & Abs: Get pushed to your limit with this extreme cardio workout

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A. Ort "aorto" (Youngstown, Ohio) 

I'm a former P90X junkie. That program literally changed my life and got me into the best shape of my life, even at 40 years old. However, this is not P90X. That is not a criticism at all, just don't expect more of the same.

This is all floor exercises using your body weight with lots of plyometric and isometic exercises, cardio and core exercise that will work you - hard. The exercises come fast and furious with a good mix of cardio and strength building (e.g. squat type exercises and push-up type exercises). But its primary focus is the CORE. If you didn't know what that meant before Insanity, you will definitely understand it once you begin.

It's broken into two four week segments with a "recovery" (I use that term loosely..) week in between. Believe me, you will be able to do the Plyometric workout from P90X when you need an easy day. Your leg strength, especially the explosive kind, will increase tenfold and your cardio will go through the roof.

Shaun T is a good motivator and provides good tips about proper form and techniques. The music adds to the program as well; as each routine picks up intensity, the music is well designed to keep you going.

It is tough on the body, though, so be forewarned. If you aren't in some semblance of shape, you may want to rethink this one. I pulled a neck muscle during the first week because I didn't breathe properly. It will tax your joints, your knees, your feet, your back. If you are injury prone, be careful. Modify if you need to or pass on it altogether.

It requires serious focus. Breathing is key. Drink lots of water. And move at your own pace. Even the participants in the DVD (and Shaun T) have to quit and take breaks. It's that intense.

The caveat is really only this: you may lose some muscle mass. This doesn't mean you will get less strong but with no exercises for the biceps or the lats (no pull-ups here), some of the "glamour muscles" will lose size. But the muscles you do have (especially the shoulders) will be ripped. If you want to maintain weight, you will need to increase your food intake, big time.

Your body will change and your core (including the abs) will be stronger than you ever thought possible and you will be in incredible shape, even if you only do the program at half the intensity.

I give it a definite thumbs up but know what you want to get out of the program and understand what it is about before investing your time and money in it.

UPDATE: After a back injury (slight bulging disk) during Thanksgiving weekend of 2010, I took a hiatus from exercise for a few months. I'm currently on the second to last week of the program. Some of the exercises from the first four weeks are now part of the warm up, if that indicates where it's going. Instead of two rounds of three different sets of exercises equaling about 40 minutes, it's now three rounds of three different sets of exercises equaling about an hour. You'll actually be begging to go back to the first four weeks. If you like crazy, you'll love it...

The first time around I was surprised and frustrated with the loss of size but this time I'm seeing positive results and realize that this program isn't about size. The body fat reduction is happening from the top down. I am seeing more definition in the shoulders and the chest and seeing muscles in and around the abs, especially the obliques. Things just feel tighter all the way around. The "spare tire" thing is still hanging around (of course that's the first thing men would like to see disappear). As this is where most of the fat is stored, I'm guessing this'll be the hardest thing to get rid of but hopefully the last four weeks will take care of that.

A word of note: my back still acts up so I've had to take a day here and there of rest (usually just doing an ab workout rather than a whole routine). Definitely not 100% but several months ago I never thought I'd be doing this again so I'm really listening to what my body is saying.

Using the CORE makes all the difference. Keep it tight, no shortcuts and you'll feel your power increasing. The true test of this is during the high knee run in the warm-up and in the high jumps on the cardio power and resistance disc. If you use anything other than your core, you will never get the speed and power and you risk injuring your back.

If I could emphasize one other thing it is to push through. Don't be foolish, recognize your limitations, but don't confuse your body's need for rest with your mind's tendency to quit too soon.

And, just as a reminder, drink lots and lots of water before, during and after.

Will provide a follow up once completed again.

Just a heads up: Shaun T has a new program just out called Insanity: The Asylum Deluxe. It's a 30 day program using sports training techniques that looks brutal. And that's a good thing... 

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C. N. Sheridan 

Okay, I'm 54 and have run regularly, lifted weights but couldn't get the reduction in inches and bodyfat that I wanted. I did P90X in the summer and a month of P90X+. Great programs that got me into the consistent routine of early morning (5 AM) workouts and built overall strength, coordination, and flexibility. With a 2 pound weight loss, but, I admit I was not very careful with the nutrition plan.

Enter Insanity. I cut out white[flour]bakery products, sweets, sweetened drinks, all sodas, and desserts except for once a week. Then I started the craziness. There's no need to tell what's in the package, others have done that. Let me say I lost 12 pounds and an inch and a half off my waistline in 60 days. This on a frame my family and friends said had nothing to lose.

This program works if you follow it. Don't worry about keeping up with the folks on the video because NONE of them do all of the routines to completion on any of the DVDs. You do your best at YOUR pace but it has to be your BEST. It never gets easier because as you get more conditioned, you do more repetitions. You must do the Fit Test because you WILL see improvements and the test won't lie and it will keep you motivated.

It's not easy but it works. Nothing worthwhile is easy so why should this be different? You have to be in decent, not great, shape, and follow the warnings about injuries and other potential health problems because it is a serious workout. But if you get the green light and you stick with it, you won't regret it. There's nothing to it but to do it.

PROGRAM UPDATE: I have completed another four cycles since this first review. I have added some variations such as some running and weight workouts. STILL, I cannot do ANY Insanity routine all the way through without taking a break a couple of times. It's not the agony of when I first started but it's still hard and remains a challenge to keep doing. However, I feel better than I ever have in terms of conditioning and stamina and so does my wife who has started and continued this program after I finished my first cycle.

Give it YOUR best! 

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I got this for Xmas and was very excited - spent the first four days doing this according to plan. I should add that I am in my 30's and teach fitness classes at my gym and am in pretty decent shape. I exercise regularly. However, I have a history of issues with my knees. I can avoid flare ups if I avoid lunges, etc. This DVD set makes it literally impossible for people with joint issues - especially knees - to participate in this without seriously injuring themselves. This is stated on the warning at the beginning of the program - however, nowhere did I read that before dropping $150 to order. Shaun T is awesome - the program is challenging and if you are looking for something to use at home, get this. It is addicting and intense. However, if you have even the slightest issue with your knees, DO NOT BUY THIS! 

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