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Originally Posted by JSMosby

I did both.

P90X - I followed the diet rigidly for phase 1 and 2 but did not switch to the higher carb phase 3. The workout was intense and long. Plan on 60-90 minutes per session, 6 days/week. The results were pretty amazing. I dropped several inches all around. All of my aches and pains disappeared (except for the "yoga butt" soreness that never seemed to go away). P90X requires pull up bar, yoga matt, dumbells and a few other nice to have items.

Insanity - Did not follow the diet. Insanity and P90X are two completely different programs. I don't think they are even in the same category...think aerobics on steroids vs Crossfit. Insanity is HIIT in reverse....rather than keep bumping your heart rate up and down, you just keep it sky high with an occasional break. Sweat literally shot out of my face! I didn't get the same results as I did P90X, but I didn't have as much to lose as when I started P90X either. However, my cardio fitness was tip top...i could jack my heart rate up to 180 and it would drop back to around 60ish in minutes. Insanity required a towel.

I have now finished both of these. Both are really good workouts. Very different, but very good. I now understand what you meant when you talked about sweat shooting out of one's face. Your review was right on. I have now ordered Insanity Asylum. If it's like insanity, oh boy. Thinking about the P90x2 at some point, as soon as I get room to store the extra gear.