One INSANE workout! (and giveaway!)

by workoutmommy on January 11, 2012

Way long ago I used to run an outdoor bootcamp class for women. It was hard core and I loved every single second! So when the nice people at the Yahoo Get It Guide asked me to test out one of the top 4 searched fitness DVDs, I jumped at the chance to try out INSANITY Fast & Furious: 20 Minute Maximum Fitness Results Workout DVD.

The description on this DVD is:

The INSANITY workout might just be the hardest fitness program ever put on DVD with personal trainer Shaun T pushing to the limits with plyometric drills on top of nonstop intervals of strength, power, resistance, and ab and core training moves. No equipment or weights needed. This workout packs a 45-minute INSANITY workout into 20 crazy minutes.

I loved the fact that it was only 20 minutes and honestly thought how hard could it be? I can do ANYTHING for 20 minutes, right?

Ummm…no! This DVD kicked my ass booty all over the floor! I was crying..and then laughing…and then crying again! Don’t get me wrong though, I LOVED it! I need someone to kick me up a notch and this did the trick. Sadly, I couldn’t finish the whole thing, which I would like to blame on a baby waking up, but in reality it was because I was EXHAUSTED! While this might leave some feeling defeated, this leaves me feeling challenged and I can’t wait to do it again.

Please note that if you do not like hard core, impact workouts, then this is NOT the DVD for you. There was a whole lot of jumping and bouncing going on!

What do you think gang, have you ever tried INSANITY®? Which one of the top 4 would you choose?

Do you have a favorite workout DVD that leaves you in a puddle on the floor?

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Disclosure: The featured product for this review was provided to me, at no cost, by Yahoo! Shine Get It Guide for the sole purpose of product testing. They have also provided additional product for me to offer as a giveaway. I was not paid for this post, this is my honest opinion.

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{ 55 comments }

Heather January 11, 2012 at 12:38 pm

I love trying new workouts, so I’d love this one! I don’t have much time on most days, so anything short is perfect!

Katie January 11, 2012 at 12:43 pm

I love Insanity! I have done the regular Insanity workouts to supplement my running. They are the thoughest workouts I have tried and I would love to try a 20 min version!
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Katie January 11, 2012 at 12:45 pm

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Rachel @RunningRachel January 11, 2012 at 1:10 pm

I have never tried Insanity… but it looks insane!! I am not a huge DVD workout person (children take it upon themselves to get into mischief or use me as their personal jungle gym). But I do like Jillian Michaels and Jackie Warner!
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Rachel @RunningRachel January 11, 2012 at 1:11 pm

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Mami2jcn January 11, 2012 at 1:14 pm

I like Zumba DVDs.

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Elena January 11, 2012 at 1:50 pm

I like Jillian Michaels DVDs

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Alaythea January 11, 2012 at 1:53 pm

I LOVE Insanity and I’m currently doing another round of it. My favorite work out is Insanity’s Pure Cardio. It’s kick butt, fast paced and leaves me sweating like mad. I’d love to try the Fast and Furious, I’ve honestly never heard of it!

Corrina January 11, 2012 at 2:04 pm

I love Insanity! I’ve been marathon training so I haven’t been doing it, but I’m excited to get back to it after I recover from the race. I’d love a 20min version though!!!

Ashley H. January 11, 2012 at 2:27 pm

My favorite workout dvd is 30 day shred.

Megan January 11, 2012 at 2:34 pm

I like Jillian Michaels DVDs

Tina M January 11, 2012 at 2:39 pm

I like Jillian Michaels DVDs

Tina M January 11, 2012 at 2:40 pm

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Janice Cooper January 11, 2012 at 3:22 pm

I’ve never tried Insanity but right now I like Leslie Sansone- walk away the pounds dvd’s. Great workout.

Jenn @ Frost Bites January 11, 2012 at 3:27 pm

I’ve never tried Insanity but have heard so much positive things about it so I would pick that. I also Like Jillian Micahels and Bob Harper’s DVD’s.
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Andrea (Run. Learn. Repeat.) January 11, 2012 at 3:55 pm

The plyometrics workout in P90X does a good job kicking my butt, but I’ve never tried Insanity. I would love to try it!

Paige Kirkman January 11, 2012 at 4:23 pm

Shaun T!!! I LOVE Shaun T and will put myself thru any brutal workout just because he is telling me to do it.
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Angie Taylor January 11, 2012 at 5:09 pm

I am a mommy of 2 and REALLY need to lose those last 20 pounds of baby fat. I work, I volunteer a TON of time to my girls school (pre-k & 1st grader) as their fundraising coordinator and so much more. I need a quick workout and fast and furious happens to be one of my favorite movies!! LOL!!! So this sounds perfect for me!!!

Amanda Sakovitz January 11, 2012 at 6:06 pm

I have never tried a dvd before but the biggest loser for wii is amazing!

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Britton January 11, 2012 at 8:23 pm

I would love to try this dvd out!!!
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Keelie (SweatEqualsSuccess) January 11, 2012 at 9:59 pm

ALL Jari Love videos SLAY me.
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nellie January 11, 2012 at 10:06 pm

I didn’t even know there was 20 minute version of insanity, I gotta check it out!
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A Forest Frolic January 12, 2012 at 12:05 pm

OMG, I’ve been wanting to try this!!! Awesome!! I took the Metabolic Effect class at S&H this week and it rocked…still sore!! I’ve love to win so I can snag this DVD, thanks for the chance!

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Amy May January 12, 2012 at 1:17 pm

I’ve never tried Insanity but would love to.

One of my favorite go to workouts is the P90X core workout.

kayci January 12, 2012 at 1:23 pm

I am willing to try just about any work out, and this sounds amazing!

Melinda January 12, 2012 at 3:43 pm

Biggest Loser Last Chance Workout kicks my butt. I love a good hard workout. I especially love boot camps and Zumba can be challenging too. I would love to try an Insanity workout.

Alyssa January 12, 2012 at 5:47 pm

I tried Insanity a year ago: holy cow!!!!! A bit too much jumping around for me, but many of my friends love it.

anash January 12, 2012 at 6:33 pm

I have never tried a workout video but I would love to try this one! Thanks for a super giveaway!

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Lisa January 12, 2012 at 10:34 pm

I have a couple of Jillian Michael’s dvds and those usually leave me in a puddle on the floor!

Coco January 13, 2012 at 12:05 am

Oh, wow, a killer 20 min workout would be great! My toughest DVD is Bob Harper Pure Burn Super Strength, but only the 65 min program is really challenging.
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Carolsue January 13, 2012 at 6:13 am

I think I would like the Zumba Fitness DVD the most

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Tracy January 13, 2012 at 10:16 am

My husband uses the Insanity DVDs and loves them.

Rebecca Shockley January 13, 2012 at 1:42 pm

I have never tried this particular DVD but I like Jillian Michaels and the Biggest loser ones!

Rebecca Shockley January 13, 2012 at 1:43 pm: @Rebecca Shockley:
I would probably go with the Jackie of the top 4

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kathryn shaffer January 13, 2012 at 11:19 pm

I love, LOVE, LOVE Chalean Extreme! Go heavy or go home, baby!

Rose January 14, 2012 at 1:06 am

I really like Jillian Michaels’ DVDs, but I’m always looking!

Marysa N. January 14, 2012 at 1:38 pm

I started doing Jillian Michael’s 30 day shred a couple months ago, and the day after I started it, everything hurt! Very good DVD, I don’t get to it every day, but it’s great to alternate with other things (like jogging with the stroller).
I haven’t tried Insanity, might want to try Zumba too.
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Rachel January 15, 2012 at 12:48 am

Wow, this sounds right up my alley! I’d love the chance to try it out!

My to-go workout is Cathe Friedrich’s Cardio Fusion DVD. She’s a psycho. I mean that in the nicest possible way!

Fit mom January 15, 2012 at 8:35 pm

Hey Lisa, just saw your post on FB and was just curious what you had to do in that 20 video?
Cheers to you and your family,
Rachel M
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Julie January 15, 2012 at 10:04 pm

I’ve heard of Insanity and have friends that LOVE it – I’d love to try it too!! As far as workouts that leave me in a puddle on the floor – most of Jillian’s workouts really kick my butt!

Single Ma January 16, 2012 at 9:53 pm