INSANITY MAX:30 Base Kit – DVD Workout, 60 Day Total Body Conditioning Program, Home Gym Bodyweight Exercise Program, No Workout Equipment Needed, Nutrition Guide Included, 10 DVDs

BackgroundI’ve been hitting Crossfit / Oly Lifting for a while now, and was happy. However, felt that it started to get staid, and I wasn’t pushing as hard as I used to. Decided I’d pair my oly lifting (heavy intervals) with some serious metabolic conditioning/dynamic strength workouts in order to achieve a better body comp/athletic power physique vs. a bulky lifter.I remembered my P90x workouts were pretty good, and specifically felt Kempo X was quick paced and fun. After doing Kempo X for a week, I then thought, are there other workouts like this?!? I did a little research and found Insanity Max :30. I had heard the brand “Insanity” many times before, but always thought it’s probably too extreme. However, when I realized it didn’t require equipment, had a :30 min commitment/day, contained great dynamic movements; it peaked my interest further. I pulled the trigger and it’s been great!Quick ReviewInsanity Max :30 requires zero equipment, and delivers highly dynamic and effective full body workouts in :30 minutes. The “modifier” program incl. is very good for beginners, but the heart of this program is doing the full dynamic range, fast paced workouts. While the moves are certainly tough, they change so often, you’re never “bored” or feeling like you’re wasting any time. Also, the idea of “Maxing Out” at your own pace (mental compass of progress) is a good way to keep you motivated and know you’re getting something out of it. Net, if you’re at the very least putting that “Max Effort” in (i.e. sweating like crazy), and hitting your maximum heart rate, you know you’re golden.In addition to the content, the format of each workout helps encourage you to make it to the next mini-session within the larger :30 min. block. It’s like mini-accomplishments every 20 – 30 – 60 seconds etc, you take a break, and get back into it quickly. It’s very tough especially if you’re pacing at the same rate as Shaun T, but its bite size format, and consistent breaks allow you to feel like you “win” continually. I’d venture to say the format and delivery of the content is about as impt. as the content itself.NutritionI get what they are saying in the Nutrition Guide, but personally feel that doesn’t fit my lifestyle. I don’t like eating throughout the day, I personally like the Warrior Diet best, and keeping it to maybe 1 – 2 meals a day, end of day (4 hour window). I do use supplement pre/post workout, because it’s silly not to make sure your body has the fuel and amino acids to rebuild and avoid accelerated catabolism, so do recommend you take some BCAAs/Glutamine if you’re hitting it very hard everyday. Not into the “Shakeology” being sold, and instead use Amino 1 and/or Optimum Nutrition products, all pretty good stuff and cost effective.Value / Does it really work?I think for less than $100 delivered to your door step, it’s no brainer. In the week I’ve had it, I’m already seeing the layers of stubborn fat / extra padding as a mesomorph-endormorph body type has lessened noticeably.RecommendationI do not recommend this workout if you don’t like doing workouts with intensity. Tenacity and commitment is required to push through each workout, even if they are pretty short. If you’re the type who likes to go at a moderate pace (not stress, go slow, and/or are injured), you’re better off saving the cash.I do highly recommend this workout for anyone serious about getting fit, strong, and ripped; all done by your body weight, on a workout mat, in an effective :30 mins a day, and willing to face each session with a warrior-like tenacity to get it done to show em’ guns! : ) [...]