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Athlean-X vs Insanity: Which Workout Program is Better?

April 4, 2022 By Jess Billitz

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Athlean-X rose to stardom for its science-backed approach to muscle growth, fat loss, and overall athleticism for hard-gainers and born-again athletes.

Insanity was an overnight sensation for its batshit-crazy “Maximum Interval” cardio training and almost unbelievable weight-loss success stories (to the tune of 20–40 pounds in 60 days).

Jeff Cavaliere’s Athlean-X and Shaun T’s Insanity took the fitness world by storm in 2009. But which of these still-kickin’ old-school classics is better — Athlean-X or Insanity?

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Athlean-X’s Max Size vs Bigger Leaner Stronger (Showdown)

March 7, 2022 By Jess Billitz

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Dun, dun, dun! It’s time for yet another Noob Gains showdown.

In the red corner … we have Athlean-X’s Max Size, a 12-week German Volume Training program designed to test your willpower and reactivate slowed growth in hard-gaining muscles.

In the blue corner … we have Bigger Leaner Stronger, a 494-page science-backed e-book designed to build mass and burn fat with an easy-to-follow “doctor-approved” formula.

But which competitor wins the match-up as the best for size?

Check out the results of our Athlean-X Max Size vs. Michael Matthews’ Bigger Leaner Stronger showdown below.

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P90X3 vs Focus T25: Which Loses More Weight?

January 24, 2022 By Jess Billitz

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P90X3 and Focus T25 are popular Beachbody alternatives for the P90X and Insanity “rejects.”

The guys who don’t have the time to train 60–90 minutes per day because, honestly, who does? Or those who feel winded after running ½ mile or tap out after just a few push-ups.

Both P90X3 and Focus T25 will help the intermediate crew shed pounds and improve their overall fitness. But which one is better for weight loss?

Learn more below!

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Insanity vs Insanity Max 30: Which is Better?

January 10, 2022 By Jess Billitz

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Shaun T’s Insanity franchise remains one of the most popular best-sellers on the entire Beachbody platform. (Second only to Tony Horton’s record-setting P90X series.)

Now a decade or so since their release, Insanity fanatics still sing praises for both the original Insanity (2009) and its second installment — Insanity Max 30 (2015).

Both of these high-impact programs shred fat, build endurance, and guarantee a more aesthetic physique in a few months’ time.

But between Insanity and Insanity Max 30, which is best? Or does it really not matter which of these Shaun T programs you try?

Learn more below!

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P90X3 vs Insanity Max 30: Which is Better? (No Joke)

December 27, 2021 By Jess Billitz

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If we learned anything from GTA: The Trilogy and Batman v Superman (2016), it’s that reboots very rarely do the original justice.

Yet, P90X3 and Insanity Max 30 prove that isn’t always true. In fact, some regard them as better than the OG versions they evolved from — Tony Horton’s P90X and Shaun T’s Insanity.

Both of these routines are standalone programs requiring 5+ half-hour workouts per week, minimal equipment, and advanced training experience.

But between P90X3 and Insanity Max 30, which is best?

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P90X vs P90X2 vs P90X3: What are the Differences?

November 28, 2021 By Jess Billitz

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Tony Horton’s P90X franchise has turned living rooms across the globe into makeshift gyms for the last 15+ years.

But the total body transformation series isn’t a 3-step program like it seems.

P90X2 follows the OG P90X, but it’s not necessarily a prerequisite. P90X3 is its own standalone program separate from the two “prequels,” but if you start with any program, make it P90X3.

Are you confused yet? Us, too.

Below, we’ll explain the differences between P90X, P90X2, and P90X3 (because the names certainly don’t make it clear enough!).

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Beachbody’s P90X vs Insanity vs Body Beast: Which is Better?

November 15, 2021 By Jess Billitz

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Beachbody On Demand is home to dozens of streamable training programs for just about every fitness goal, experience level, and time commitment imaginable.

But none of its 40+ programs create a decade-long buzz quite like these three:

  • Tony Horton’s P90X
  • Shaun T’s Insanity
  • Sagi Kalev’s Body Beast

Each of these best-selling Beachbody programs sculpts a more aesthetic physique through near-daily high-intensity training. Yet, between these three options, which is better?

Let’s find out!

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Beachbody’s Body Beast vs Hammer & Chisel: Which is Better?

November 15, 2021 By Jess Billitz

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Sagi Kalev is Beachbody’s bodybuilding ace.

The trainer is a two-time Mr. Israel victor and world-renowned bodybuilder known for his corny Sagi-isms and no-nonsense routines.

He also created two of Beachbody On Demand’s hottest weightlifting programs.

Kalev single-handedly launched Body Beast back in 2012 and later released Hammer & Chisel in 2015 — a tag-team effort alongside trainer Autumn Calabrese.

But between Body Beast and Hammer & Chisel, which Sagi Kalev program is best?

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