While P90X has redefined what can be accomplished by a home exercise system, Beachbody continues to produce high quality fitness programs, with varied levels of acclaim.

INSANITY with Shaun T. now rivals rivals P90X in popularity, media buzz and most importantly — results. P90X is a 90 day program (hence the name), while INSANITY aims to put you in the best shape of your life in just 60 days. It’s also differs in that it requires no weights, resistance bands or extra equipment.

Related: The latest program from Beachbody was released on 6/16/2010.  Read the Turbo Fire Workout with Chalene Johnson HIIT Review.

INSANITY is touted as perhaps the most difficult and effective workout program ever put on DVD. That may or may not be true, but if you’re already in decent shape, mentally focused and ready to sweat, Insanity won’t disappoint.

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  (Includes free access to online workout tools and community support)

This is a radical program, in the best sense of the word. It centers around the concept of “MAX Interval Training” which alters traditional interval training by incorporating long bursts of maximum-intensity exercises with short periods of rest, rather than the reverse. Each routine is a non-stop challenge of alternating between aerobic and anaerobic intervals performed at or near your maximum level of output, pushing past previous barriers. The result is up to 1,000 calories burned per workout and a lean, muscular body after 60 days.

The unique approach incorporates some unconventional routines that include ski moves, football drills, basketball drills, jacks, “suicide drills”, jogging, butt kicks, mountain climbers, high knees, ski-abs and more, all with Shaun T.’s expert guidance and no exercise equipment of any kind. See the video below to get an idea of how this is accomplished.

Insanity includes 10 separate workout discs with plyometric drills and nonstop intervals of strength, power, resistance, and ab and core training.

Update 7/27/2010: As an incentive to those who are still considering trying INSANITY,  Beachbody is now including an additional, never before seen workout with all purchases of either the base or deluxe INSANITY package. Fast and Furious is a new DVD from Shaun T. and cannot be purchased separately.

1. Dig Deeper & Fit Test: Shaun T. puts your body through an initial test to 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 program 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 until 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

The package comes with four additional support tools including the Elite Nutrition Plan, a Fitness Guide with just the information you need so you spend your time working out rather than reading, the Insanity Calendar and Online Support Tools to help you stay motivated.

Beachbody believes Shaun T’s Insanity may be the best workout program of its kind. If you’re not completely satisfied for any reason, or just lack the requisite will power, you can return the product within 30 days for a full refund.

More Info & Price Comparisons

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  (Both include “Fast and Furious” – FREE, exclusive 20-minute workout DVD)
  

Video Demonstration

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