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April 10, Trevor Thieme, C. Some might even say insanely tough. If I were to compare Focus T25 and Insanity in two really quick sentences, it would be this:.
Insanity is an extreme workout program where you push your body and mind to their limits. Focus T25 is based around the theory that minutes of high intensity exercise puts your body in the range for optimal continuous calorie burn.
This means your body will continue to burn more calories after your workout is over. The Insanity workout program was created for people who want an intense cardiovascular exercise program. The plyometric-based movements are meant to shred fat from your body and is great for people who want a more bootcamp style workout.
Think insanely tough :. Focus T25 is also high intensity cardiovascular training with some weight training mixed in for a full body toning workout that hits not only your core, but your legs, arms, and back. The workouts in Focus T25 are only 25 minutes long for 5 days a week, which is optimum for those with full time jobs, busy moms, etc. The T25 program is perfect for those who want to get an intense workout with less time to spare each day or for those who just want to change up their longer daily workout routine for something shorter to maintain results.
The biggest drawback for me with the Insanity workout is that Insanity really has no exercise modifications. I understand the workout would not be as intense with exercise modifications, but I would rather a less intense version of an exercise than only being given the option to walk it out or jog in place until being able to continue with the workout.
The good news with this is that you do build up endurance quickly, so you will last longer each and every workout. Focus T25 has modified variations of every single exercise move. The modified moves in Focus T25 are perfect for:.
However, a heart rate monitor and plyometric mat are highly recommended. On the other hand, Focus T25 does have some weight training workouts, which means you will need to supply your own set of dumbbells or use a resistance band. Luckily, the Focus T25 program comes with a 15lb B-Lines resistance band.
The Focus T25 workout program schedule is weeks long, and Insanity is days. Both programs have two phases: the first phase preps you for the second phase, which is more intense than the first. The second phase workouts of Insanity are longer than the workouts in the first phase, while the Focus T25 workouts remain 25 minutes throughout the second phase. There is also a third phase to Focus T25 called gamma sold separately that is more weight training oriented. I will review this phase in a later post.
For people who put there all into the Insanity program, following the diet and workouts to a T, losing pounds over the course of the program is not uncommon. With Focus 25 being a newer program, there are still limited results to see. After a week of T25, I was already seeing a difference in my abs and my thighs.
I could even see the beginnings of my lower abdominal muscles! He also slightly altered his appearance for Focus T Who knew he would look so different with hair?! In Insanity , Shaun T is clean shaven including his head and has more of a drill sergeant personality than one of a fitness instructor. He does a lot of yelling and will scream at you to push it and dig deeper — not necessarily my favorite style of motivation, but for a lot of people it works, and it works very well.
In Focus T25 , Shaun T is sporting a goatee and a full head of hair. Not only is his appearance different, he is more concerned about proper form and having you focus on your core muscles than in the Insanity program.
If you are just beginning to work out on a regular basis after a long time away or just not used to working out, I whole-heatedly recommend beginning with the Focus T25 first. Plus, as I mentioned earlier, T25 shows you a lower intensity modification on every single move, which Insanity does not have.
Ah, it all comes down to the big question and the most difficult to answer: Will you lose as much weight with Focus T25 as you would with Insanity? You will lose weight with either program, if that is your goal.
Weight loss is caused by a calorie deficit over time. If you order Insanity or Focus T25 through Team Beachbody, you receive a free workout program with either program. This is something you can only get through Team Beachbody and is only available for a limited time.
I have also included a direct link, so you can order the Focus T25 workout at the lowest price available online. Both programs are now part of the Beachbody On Demand member library, which means you get access to test both programs with online streaming. There is a day trial scroll down for offer after clicking the link, bottom right to access the promotion. If you still need help choosing between Insanity vs Focus T25, please leave a comment below, and I will do my best to help you decide.
Please share as much information about yourself as you feel comfortable, so we can make the right choice for you. Hands down to your dedication and your support. Not even a single comment with out a response from your. You are doing so much for so many of us. Thank you for your help. About myself, I have been pretty regular with Shaun T over more than a decade now.
So much to as to that I believe these videos are a one stop solution for me everytime I start. Coming back to the reason I stumbled on your page. This year I have been very regular, and it has given me some great results too, fingers crossed.
And now,sitting on 11th Sep, after trying P90X for a week which I found very slow and very long , and mix of Insanity warmup followed by Max30, making it a min workout and some mix of Asylum; I am kind of in a fix to what to start and follow for next month or two.
Somehow I still have that fire within me to not to take a break and then start again, hence keep mixing things. So I wanted to get some advice or suggestion on what to do? Keep up the good work. Thank you for the kind words! That takes a lot of physical and mental prowess. It is an advanced level functional training program with 45 minute workouts. In the between time a program that you might want to check out assuming you have bod is Shaun Week: Insane Focus, it is 7 day complete body workout insanity style with weights every other which you could break up with a couple of rest days.
Hope this helps. My name is Mohamed, well i decided to do both Focus T25 and Insanity Deluxe because i really need to loss much wight and grow six packs and look good, so i need to know which one to start with and if is there anything that i can take fat burner or something like that to speed up the process a little bit and get instant results.
I was wondering is t cardio as hard as p90x cardio. So would insanity max be a step up? Hi Dylan, I would not say there is a big difference in the intensity of P90X cardio and the T25 cardio, but P90X cardio is longer so you probably get more caloire burn. I finished Insanity program about three weeks ago and I lost a total of 21 pounds.
I just ordered Focus T My question is will I get same results it I only work out 4 days a week. Thank you. Hi Bianca, Great work with Insanity! Hello bethany, I want to start off thanking you for the amazing job your doing!
Ive always never been too skinny or too fat. I cannot say im super fit either. And, once i got into college, I managed to lose the extra pounds and get back to my normal weight. But i managed to lose those extra pounds by spending 2 hours at the gym everyday and completely cutting down on rice a staple food in India which contains high carbs. So, whenever i had my exams I couldnt really hit the gym coz it was time consuming and as a result I kept gaining and losing weight on and off.
And, how i lost those extra pounds besides cutting of carbs was by only drinking vegetable soup during my holidays…I felt terribly weak and my low calorie intake was taking a toss on my body. I needed and do need something more practical such that I could workout even if im not in my hometown and therefore i picked yoga. But yoga doesnt really give fast results. Ive never really tried insanity.. It would be great if you could help me with the questions i put forth. Hi Neha, Thank you for the kind words.
I would start with T25 over MAX I like T25 a lot when you are short on time and I also like the fact that it contains both cardio and strength training for more of a balance. MAX is all bodyweight training and though you may burn more calories with the workouts this is only creating more of a calorie deficit so the weight loss might be there but strength and muscle toning may not be as good as T In the end, it is which program you are going to enjoy doing most and will stick with.
They both will get you results. Hope this makes sense. I do have enough time in the week to do both but i dont know if its worth doing T25 instead of just doing insanity. Help please. HI Arnaldo, Sounds like you are off to a great start! Thank you so much for your response! Overall, would it be better to start with T25 then move on to insanity max 30? I see insanity is another rough program but it will give me better results than the regular insanity? Im super impressed with your results by the way!
Plus from the people I have coached who have done both, nearly all prefer MAx Hi Ola, Max workouts are all about 30 minutes. Max has a modifier showing a less intense version of each exercise. Here is a link to my complete review and results of Max My name is ola. I have a lot of weight to loose my focus is weight lose and am not sure if insanity will achieve it quicker than T I should to workout 6 years ago before the kids now i need to get back i need to lose 40kg or more.
I weight kg to get me back to my normal weight i know i need to combine food as well but i want to know what exercise will help i dont want to bulk up but need to lose fat. Hi Ola, The Insanity workouts would burn more calories than the T25 workouts so theoretically you would lose wieght faster with Insanity over T25 with things being equal. But Insanity is going to work better for people who are in better shape because they will be able to keep up with the workouts.
I would always recommend a beginner or someone who has been away from exercising for an extended period of time begin with T25 and progress to Insanity. Any help greatly appreciated and your reviews are the best. Thank you P. Hi Jessica, With your goals, current schedule I would consider mixing in the T25 workouts to get started.
An easy way to implement would be just to extend the T25 schedule. Hello, I finished T25 about three weeks ago before I went on vacation. I am back home now and wanting to get back into a routine. T25 was tough for me at first but by the end it was a lot easier. I wanted to see even more results and was wondering if I should just start the Beta cycle of T25 over again or start insanity instead? I like that T25 is only 25 min, it is the first program I have ever completed because of that, but I just want to more dramatic results.
Im ready to lose my belly fat! Thoughts on what I should do? Thanks Sarah. Hi Bethany,, I am 42 years old man with cm height and 65 kg weight. I lost 14 kg fat in last five months just reducing fat and carbs from my diet. I look forward to loosing at least 8 kg of fat specially from the tummy.
I have managed to reduce fat from my face, thigh, chest and arms but unfortunately not from the belly. Could you please suggest me the program to follow so that I can eliminate the stubborn abdominal fat and get toned body?
Hi Habib, Unfortunately for men, the tummy area is the last place that most will lose fat from. Just keep going! Hi Betthany, I am 21 years old , I work out every day and burn about calories a day.
However , I am still not losing weight. I think my body has gotten used to my usual routine. I would like to drop 5 pounds and I am between doing insanity or T My body is used to burning almost cal a day. I am in good shape and I like pushing myself. I do have a full time internship but I can also do 45 min workouts. I would just like to know which program you would suggest. Thank you! I currently already have Insanity. However, have been unable to use it. Not new to working out, use to do crossfit and train consistently.
As far as results, the best program is going to be the one you are going to enjoy doing and will stick with. All of the programs will produce results so I like to tell people to choose a program that they find the trainer to motivational and like doing that type of workout.
I enjoy your comparison. After 2 stints of Insanity I did P90X, and it felt too easy, but the results were still good. Unfortunately, I fell off the fitness wagon and gained back 70 pounds. Oh my GAWD!
I am considering doing T25 and found your comparison very helpful. Thanks again. Again, thank you for your helpful comparison. Hi Ted, My first thought was Insanity, then when I read about the knees, Insanity might be to much jumping. HI Karla, If you want to try the Insanity workout, there is the free trial of Beachbody On Demand that you might be able to take advatabe of.
I tore my ACL and had a reconstruction surgery a few years ago. When I was still an athlete, my priority was keeping my legs strong. Which program will help me lose more fat from my hips and thighs but still keep them toned and strong? Hi Maria, Bulking or building muscle in your thighs you would want to use heavy weights with doing the squat exercises, lunges and similar. Since that is not what you want, you should avoid weight training exercises for muscle growth.
Cardio workouts workouts will help you burn calories and reduce overall body fat levels. Hi Bethany! Great advice! So is T25 perfect for my situation?
Or do you have other workout program suggestions? You of course will want to check with a doctor before beginning any new exercise program. Do you think it would be a good Idea to do weights in the morning and Insanity in the evening. TIA :. Hi Amitha,I think that would be to much. The body needs time to recover, recoverying properly from your workouts is just as important as the workouts themselves. Maybe every other day of weights and the program. Hi bethany, i usually do skips of a jump rope and i weigh pounds.
I also want to add a workout routine. Recently im observing the abdominal area fat which i never saw. Bt along with abdominal fat i want to loose my weight also. So suggest me whether to choose hiphop abs or t25 or insanity… Im really confused in choosing the workout that i need..
HI Hari, Here is a quick summary of each. They can all help you lose fat with proper diet, it is more of what level you are at fitness wise and what type of workouts you enjoy most. Should I start the cycle all over again or stick with the gamma round?
Hi Elsie, It is up to you. I can say the gamma phase does contain more strength training if that is something that you would like to incorporate more of. Was contemplating insanity and t I only want to lose 15 pounds. Would t20 hit that goal? Hi Kim, I think you are referring to T T25 is good for weight loss and overall body toning. Hi Bethany Im 33 y.
Hello, calories a day should put you in the sweet spot for weight loss. I would try to eat whole foods whenever possible, but I know that can be difficult. I am 10 months postpartum and am having quite a struggle losing weight. I have done both Insanity and T25 and lost a lot of weight with Insanity. I should also mention that when I did insanity, I followed the diet pretty well but have since become a vegetarian.
I find it a harder to follow the program this way. I am training right now for a marathon at the end of October. Is T25 a good program to help tighten my body and lose weight overall? Hi Emma, T25 is a great overall body toning program. I tried the Insanity program a year ago and found i struggled to keep up and it was taking too much time up. I am now 2 weeks in to the T25 program and loving it. I wake up every morning at am and do my 25 minute workout before heading to work.
I am trying to be patient and cut myself some slack, but i workout very hard most days of the week and i am not yet seeing the results i desperately want. I will not be quitting anytime soon and plan to complete the whole 10 week program, i just wondered when i should start seeing results and weight loss??
I, too, tried T25 and thought it was a little bit less intense than Insanity which I kinda liked. However, I heard it can yield amazing results! Can you explain to me how it can feel a little less intense but still produce incredible, similar results to insanity?
I bought T25, and still have the insanity discs, but I am thinking about foregoing Insanity and giving T25 a shot. Hi Kristen, It sounds like from what you said it would be a good routine for you. If you have the program already why not give it a shot. I am young, 23 years old, and have done 2 rounds of Insanity with great results.
It became a little too much for me on the second round, where I was skipping workouts because I thought it was just too much and I became intimidated by it a bit, including the time it took to complete it minutes of non stop heart pounding work?! Thats a lot. I am looking for something that can deliver comparable results but that is maybe just a little bit more manageable? Do you think T25 could be it? Thank you soo much for all of your awesome input on this site! I stopped doing it because I was getting bored with doing the same thing over and over.
Because of that, I started eating worse and have recently put on some unwanted weight. They were everything I ever wanted. Am I just not giving it a chance? Do I need to just stick with it and see if it can work?
Is that even possible when it feels easier? Chelsea again, just adding on to my previous post. I wanted to add that I love how manageable time-wise T25 is and I really love doing it, I just want it to work as well as Insanity. I just wanted to add that I do really enjoy the program, feel I could really stick with it because I love that its only 25 minutes I feel I could stick with it easier than I could Insanity now , and I hope it can work as well as Insanity.
They are thirty minute workouts, but are super intense. I have a have articles on this site about the program filed under the Insanity category. Hi Bethany I have just discovered your article while looking for what to choose between Insanity and T25 Focus. I aiming to loose about 50lbs and tone all my body. I already have dumbbells at home about 13lbs. Hi Mudeli, From what you said, I would consider starting with the T25 program.
It is shorter time commitment and should be good jump start for you to begin. Hello Bethany Lyn, I am 35 years old and lbs. I have been to gym and started aerobics one year ago but havent seen any major changes in my weight.
My doctor says I have a slow metabolism, can you give me some advise onhow I can lose 50 lbs and increase my metabolic rate? Hi Yvonne, I would see another doctor, a slow metabolism I think would have a cause.
I would try to get to the bottom of that, but also keep with your workouts and eat lots of veggies, leans meats, and good carbs, as yu lose weight and build muscle your metabolism will increase.
Also, i forgot but i eating may be a factor of not loosing weight. And i also have a feeling that i take in more calories than loosing so do you think i should cut down on meals? I four weeks into insanity it is my second time doing it, although i last did it last summertime. I have missed a few days of insanity and i have not seen any weight loss. I was wondering if i should just forget insanity and go to T25 for a change up?
I do want to build muscle as well as loose weight too. Hi Vinay, I would take a closer look at your diet. Are you following the Insanity nutrition plan? I did the Insanity last year for 50 days but i had an accident and i stopped.
It was amazing! Before the accident i was feeling a strong pain on top of my knee. Hi Mauro, Pain is never good nor would I call it normal. Did you consult a doctor for evaluation? From my personal experience the pain like you are describing works like this, you have pain during exercise, you work through pain, pain becomes constant, continue and then the pain begins to interfere with workouts.
The earlier you rest and heal the quicker the injury would likely heal. Once you heal up, try and figure out what caused the pain. My advice, consult a doctor or sports therapist and get to the bottom of what is causing the pain and fix that. I ate healthily, and did the 5 meals a day most days , but not with the suggested diet plan. Still, I had expected more even though, I know, my own fault for not following the diet plan. Would you recommend another bout of Insanity even though I really hate the 1 hour long training and have to fight to keep motivated or T25, or maybe another workout?
I read about the 21 Day Fix, but again, it has this portioned eating and what — to me — feels like a lot of standing in the kitchen. Cooking half a cup of broccoli every day just to keep with the diet plan just seems like a massive waste of energy and time. Does the T25 have a different diet plan, maybe one that involves less cooking?
Hi Jules, The T25 day meal plan is different, all recipes are five ingredients or less. From reading your comment, it sounds like meal prepping and planning would be best four you. On Sundays for instance, I cook my meals for lunches for the week and slice up vegetables as snacks.
You could do the same type of meal prep, but just prep all your meals. Once you get a process down it is a very helpful way to save time. And prepping I can do. I do have a heart condition that I cannot overexert myself but I was able to build up my strength over the course of 3 years and now I am doing T25 times a day with success.
I do switch back and forth between Shaun T and the modifier though, just to keep my heart rate stable. I just finished with the beta set and about to start the gamma. Would it be possible to follow Insanity but lightly? If not, are there other systems that I can follow besides Insanity?
Hi Sara, The 21 Day Fix has workouts in that time frame that I think you you could do and benefit from. There is no real modifier in the original Insanity which might make it difficult to modify. Am overweight at pounds. I have always struggled with losing weight and have put on 2 stone in the past 8 months or so I really would love to buy and use the T25 workout as looks amazing my only bug bear is that even though their is a modifier during the workouts will I actually be able to carry out the exercise moves themselves?
I have done many Zumba training 1 hour speed workouts in the past however do not have much muscle at all. HI Jessica, It is always best to consult with a doctor if you have concerns. I weigh 77 kg. Im looking to get to 80 kg at the moment by putting on muscle in the gym. What I am worried about is that if i do the t25 program I will find it difficult to put on the added muscle I am looking for because it will slash my calories.
Obviously I will have to up my calorie intake if I want to build new muscle but I want to use the t25 to stop me getting fat while I am doing this. Do you think I can still put on the muscle by gyming while also and staying lean by doing t25 on the days in between.
Hi Mark, Yes, you could do T25 as your cardio to stay lean while hitting the iron at the gym. Hi i am looking into buying the focus T25 but i am worried i will bulk up. Does this work out bulk women up? Just asking if this work out would be good for that.
Hi Kimberly, No it is not going to bulk you orany other women up. It is extremely hard for women to put on muscle like men. And, the strength training that is involved in T25 is more circuit based more toning and leaning out.
I want to maintain with healthy eating, walking work up to running , playing with the kids and about 3 trips to the gym per week. My question: Are these programs realistic for my goals? Thanks Bethany for your thoughts! It is a good program for teaching healthy eating habits and it has you develop the habit of daily exercise with daily 30 minute workouts. Hey Bethany! I want to, but… life happens. Would it be crazy to start with Insanity?
How soon will I start seeing results from T25? Which diet plan is better? Hi I just want to lose weight!! Want to get my confidence back, no to fussed about definition just want to lose my roles and boobs!! What program would you suggest?? Thanks for all the great info! Recently I have switched birth control methods, and in doing so have gained about pounds in the last few months.
I am active and am in the gym doing weights and cardio x a week, and eat a balanced diet. In fact, I have started working out harder and controlling my diet even more since I have noticed the scale creeping up.
Most of the weight is collecting in my abdomen region, which I have never gained weight in before. I am thinking that a lot of it has to do with water retention and hormone imbalance, so I am looking for a program to thin out on! However I am unsure if either of these would make a difference for me, as heavy weight training in the past few months has not been working in my favor.
I started working out a month ago and been walking around miles per day throughout the whole day. I have both T25 and Insanity. I have been looking for a program that will make me loose my belly fat and get some muscles.
It is so hard for me to be able to get up early and start exercising, see all that not healthy food and stop myself from eating it… Obviously, once I exercise I feel great. I think I am not motivated and that I am lost because what I do will not work but what I am trying to get a good program so I can be healthier and have a better body. I want to get T25 since, basically, I am a beginner but I want to make sure it will work…. Hi Leonardo, Sounds like you need a program to keep you on track.
You just started, going at it for a month, you should be proud. But, it takes time to see major changes, just keep going! T25 is the better choice for the beginner and I believe it would be the better of the two options for you.
Hi what program would suit me the best if I want to develop my body like soccer player for example Cristiano Ronaldo? ATM I am Skinny but have a small pot belly coming. I would also build a little bit of muscle as my arms are skinny but still get lean and ripped.
Which of these programme are best suited for my needs? Also what equipment would I need in order to help me deliver the result I want to see? Hi Sonny, It is not as much about the program as it is diet. Yes, you need to exercise, T25 is better for the beginner, which you need at least a strength band for. Hi Bethany, Great side by side comparison.
Which program do you recommend? Hi Tess, Yes if you are strapped for time and have been not worked out in a while I would recommend T25 to begin. This would also build a great base of cardiovascular endurance if you wanted to do Insanity in the future.
Hi I just started T25 and I really like it…. Could i go to the gym and work out after my 25 mins work out with T25 and work out with wieghts or no?
HI Joe, Just be sure to listen to your body if you feel low on energy be sure to back off. The second phase of T25 is a bit more strength training, just fyi. In the T25 infomercial, it shows individual disks for the different workouts. Is this the actual set up? I like the idea of working out at home, but not if i have to change disks every few minutes.
I suffer with bad knees and raised blood pressure. Hi Ed, First, congrats that is awsome! While you should consult you doctor first, it sounds to me that you will be able to handle T25 just fine. If there are moves that bother your knees, I would suggest following the low impact modifier for those. My goal is to get down to around lbs. I want some cardio benefit as well as weight loss and muscle tone.
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