The first in-home, sports-specific training program based on drills used by pro athletes designed to get you leaner, quicker, and stronger than ever.
Created by fitness expert and former track star Shaun T - who brought you INSANITY®.
You'll enter the Athletic Matrix - Shaun T's breakthrough training model that uses multi-directional movements to activate multiple muscle groups at the same time.
It will take you from average to elite in 30 days!
Who is the target audience?
Graduates of INSANITY®, P90X®, or other advanced fitness programs.
Athletes who want to achieve peak performance.
People who are already in good physical shape and are looking to take their fitness results to the next level.
Anyone who used to play sports and wants to 'get it back'.
What do people love most about INSANITY: THE ASYLUM™?
It makes you better at the activities you love to do.
It boosts your confidence, focus, and can give you the mindset to accomplish anything!
It improves your body control, as your training uses moves performed in every day life.
All moves can be modified based on your individual abilities and needs.
Exclusive! FREE bonus workout if your order through my site!
Pure Contact: Improve your running, jumping, and agility skills with this exclusive DVD. A $19.95 value, yours free!
The below info is from the Beachbody® Coach training manuals and website. Scroll to the bottom for MY review. INSANITY® C'mon y'all -- let's goooooooooo!
Transform your body in 60 days with the hardest workout put on DVD.
You'll push yourself to your limits with this extreme cardio challenge. No weights or equipment required, just the WILL to make it through.
How INSANITY® works.
Get into shape in record time with MAX INTERVAL TRAINING. You'll perform long bursts of high-intensity exercise, followed by shorter periods of rest - the opposite of traditional cardio methods.
You can burn up to 1,000 calories per workout, and get lean and ripped without any weights or equipment.
INSANITY® is for...
Anyone who is ready for a fitness challenge and wants to get into the best shape of their life.
It's an advanced program that's meant to challenge even very fit athletes. But anyone can go at their own pace until they're ready to meet this ultimate challenge.
Tools for more extreme results:
You can purchase the Deluxe Kit that includes the addition of 3 Advanced DVDs, a Professional-Grade Jump Mat, and Body Fat Calipers.
Shaun T
Creator of INSANITY® and Hip Hop Abs®, he's a former track and field star.
Graduated from Rowan University, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Science with a minor in Theater and Dance.
Bonus workout
Fast and Furious DVD: This explosive 20-minute insane workout is perfect when you're short on time. (A $19.95 value - FREE if you order through my site).
It is a 30-day, dance-based in-home fitness program designed to help you burn fat and sculpt your abs without doing crunches or sit-ups.
It’s good for beginners as well as experienced exercisers.
Fitness trainer and professional dancer Shaun T teaches his easy-to-follow moves step by step, so you can do it even if you think you can’t dance.
If you’re new to working out, you won’t need to buy any extra equipment. All you need is a DVD player and room to move.
Why is it effective?
Hip Hop Abs® uses cardio to burn calories, with special focus on toning your abs.
Shaun’s “Tilt, Tuck & Tighten” technique helps you work your abs the whole time you’re dancing, so every move has the impact of a crunch or sit-up without getting on the floor.
Shaun shows you how to activate your upper abs, lower abs, and obliques all at the same time you’re burning fat. And the program has multiple workouts, so you’ll never get bored.
Since exercise and healthy eating go hand in hand, Shaun’s Step-by-Step Nutrition Guide helps you choose the right foods to support your weight loss goals.
If you have to eat on the go, Shaun helps you make the best choices with his Results on the Run diet guide.
Who is the target audience?
Fitness beginners Hip Hop Abs is easy to follow and gets you moving, without any complicated equipment.
People who want to boost their metabolism. The program provides a great cardio workout that’s proven to help burn calories and shed pounds.
People looking for a low-impact cardio workout. In every routine, dancer Tania Ante clearly demonstrates how to keep the moves low impact.
People who want to lose weight fast. The 6-Day SlimDown plan helps you jump-start your weight loss and lose up to 3 inches off your waist in the first week.
People who get bored working out on machines. Shaun keeps you working your own body, not a piece of machinery, so you’re fully engaged and can stay motivated.
• In-home workouts designed to deliver an hour’s results in just 25 minutes a day.
• The latest creation by fitness expert and former track star Shaun T—who brought the world INSANITY®.
• Fast-paced routines that are jam-packed with dynamic, hi-intensity moves designed for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
What is the target audience?
• Busy people who want to work out less time but still get great results.
• Those who enjoy a high-intensity, no-nonsense program that makes every minute count.
• Men and women who want to work out just 25 minutes a day to get in the best shape of their lives.
What do people love most about FOCUS T25?
• Even those people with incredibly tight schedules can always find 25 minutes a day to work out.
• Major studies have shown that 30 minutes of exercise can be just as effective at burning fat and even more efficient than 60 minutes of exercise.
• There’s always a modifier on screen, so literally anyone at any fitness level can GET IT DONE with FOCUS T25.
What should be done after completing the FOCUS T25 Base kit ALPHA and BETA Cycles?
The Deluxe Kit GAMMA Cycle, which includes the next 4 weeks of FOCUS T25 workouts and advanced tools to you get advanced results. Or, from the very start, you can combine GAMMA WITH BETA to ramp up your 10-week results!
Exclusive! You will get the FREE bonus workout Core Speed when you order through my site. Push hard, burn fat, and get shredded in record time with this exclusive DVD. A $19.95 value—FREE!
With the new year upon us and LOTS of resolutions, I have recently received LOTS of questions about Shakeology and supplements...everyone wants to be healthy and fit in 2013! So, I have included some of the questions and answers below (from the Beachbody website). Happy reading! Should I continue to take ActiVit® or other multivitamins along with Shakeology®? Because of the way Shakeology is formulated, one shake pretty much covers your body's normal daily requirement for vitamins and minerals. However, if you're following a recommended exercise routine, it's likely that your body is using up those nutrients at a faster rate. For example, if you're doing P90X® or ChaLEAN Extreme®—hard-charging routines that burn more calories along with vitamins and minerals—you may need some additional supplementation, like ActiVit. Due to the digestive enzymes in Shakeology, taking ActiVit at the same time you drink Shakeology will help your body better absorb all the nutrients. Can I take Shakeology and P90X® Peak Health Formula Vitamins? If you're using P90X Peak Health Formula vitamins, it's recommended that you take only 1 serving or scoop of Shakeology per day. If you're taking any other supplements in addition to Shakeology and P90X Peak Health Formula vitamins, watch your total intake to ensure that you don't exceed Tolerable Upper Intake Levels for copper, magnesium, manganese, and zinc. The Tolerable Upper Intake Level for copper is 10 mg/day, for magnesium 350 mg/day, for manganese 11 mg/day, and for zinc 40 mg/day. I already have some Meal Replacement Shake. Should I throw it out and switch to Shakeology? You don't have to throw it out. Meal Replacement is a high-quality protein shake. Shakeology offers a wide array of nutrients on top of protein. Because Meal Replacement has higher sugar content and less fiber, a good time to use it is around the time you're exercising (Results and Recovery is also good for this purpose). Shakeology is a better option for a meal that's at least 2 hours before a workout or 1 hour afterwards. Can I take this and P90X Results and Recovery Formula™? Yes, but not together! Results and Recovery Formula should only be taken during or after exercise, when you've been exhausting your body's blood sugar. At any other time, Shakeology would be your preferred option. Should I still take an omega supplement? While the flaxseed and chia seeds in Shakeology provide some omega-3 fatty acids, it is still recommended that you take the Core Omega-3™ supplement to meet your daily requirement. How about Core Cal-Mag™? The recommended daily allowance of calcium is 1,200 mg/day for women and 1,500 mg/day for post-menopausal women. Shakeology provides 500 mg of calcium, so it is recommended to supplement with Core Cal-Mag to meet the daily recommended allowance. Due to the digestive enzymes in Shakeology, taking Core Cal-Mag at the same time you drink Shakeology will help your body to better absorb the nutrients.
Every time I hear of someone working out in bare feet it makes me cringe (other than yoga/pilates, of course). In my opinion, the right shoes are so incredibly important to how well the workout goes. For me (I have rather weak ankles) so I make sure to wear a shoe with some lateral stability, especially when I am doing Turbo Kick, Turbo Jam, or Turbo Fire. There is so much side-to-side motion in those classes, that it's crucial to have this type of support. I have 'rolled out' on my ankle, more than once, and it is NO FUN! Actually one time, I rolled out so badly that I sprained my ankle and couldn't do ANY cardio for 4 weeks! Yeah, that didn't make me happy, AT ALL.
I also have really flat feet, so picking shoes that do not have super-high arches are a must for me. Otherwise, about 30 minutes into the workout, I'm ready to stop altogether because the arches of my feet hurt so badly. I'm not looking for an easy-out here, it's just my sad little truth. My shoe of choice is a Nike trail running shoe. This shoe provides lots of stability, as it should, since it is made for running on crazy terrain. It's a little bit of a heavier shoe, but I just tell myself that it is making me stronger since they weigh more. :) That said, many people can get away with regular crosstrainers when doing these classes or other typical gym workouts.
As far as shoe replacement goes, I believe that the general consensus is: crosstrainers and aerobics shoes should be replaced every 100 hours, running shoes every 400-500 miles, and walking shoes every 500 miles. However, if you feel that your shoes aren't providing you with the support you want/need...get new ones! Besides, who doesn't love shopping!!!?
Maybe you don't have the same issues as me - maybe you have different issues. Regardless, do yourselves a favor and go to a store, try on lots of different pairs of shoes, and pick what really works for YOU. You will be so happy that you did!
...no I didn't, but I love 80's music, so I couldn't resist!!
So, I am really not a runner, I can't even pretend to be one. Remember that episode of 'Friends' where Phoebe ran? Yeah, I could be her sister. That said, I have lots of friends who ARE runners and I have mad respect for them (many of them take my Yoga class :) ).
I get asked, pretty often, what is an at-home fitness program that could work for them on their off-season from running. Well, I have an article to answer that very question! The answer is P90X...the article is here...http://running.competitor.com/2010/10/ask-the-experts/ask-the-experts-is-p90x-good-for-runners_15874. I am sure there are other programs that could be used as well, but I thought this article documents the experience perfectly. Enjoy!
