Will Shaun T’s Insanity Work Out Build Muscle?
Will Shaun T’s Insanity work out help you build muscle? The Insanity work outs are extreme work outs that utilize plyometrics, calisthenics, sports drills and traditional cardio. They are tough work outs but Insanity is not the program to go with if you are looking to build muscle. Shaun T’s Insanity will burn a lot of calories and physically challenge you by pushing you to your threshold but if you are looking to build muscle I would have to suggest a program like P90X instead.
You will tone up and get definition with Insanity but you are only using your own body weight as resistance. You will not be using dumbbells or a pull up bar like you do with P90X but Insanity will still put your body through a work out like you have never seen.
The Insanity work outs are going to tone your legs, abs, shoulders, glutes and arms but building muscle really is not the focus of the Insanity work outs. I have done both, Insanity and P90X and I really enjoy both work outs. What I do now is mix the two of them together for a hybrid work out so I am getting the best of both worlds.
The bottom line is if you are looking to build muscle go with P90X. If you are looking to burn a ton of calories and fat all while working out in a puddle of your own sweat then Insanity is for you. Know your goals and what you are trying to accomplish and this will make it easier to choose the Beachbody work out that is perfect for you.
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Hi
I started shaun workout for two ten days then stoped. i felt after one month that I gained weight and now dont know what to do? should i start again with following a diet or not? thnks
@Najat Are you following the Insanity nutrition plan? It is common to gain a little weight when you first start Insanity… Check out this post here for a detailed explanation https://www.decidetostayfit.com/why-am-i-gaining-weight-while-doing-shaun-ts-insanity-work-out
i have to disagree. shaun t said in an interview that he exclusively uses insanity and only touches weights once a month and shaun t is no twig infact he is pretty big.
i have to disagree too. I love shaun t and should stay with him for the rest of my life
I did Insanity… Got ripped!