I found my Insanity fix - Page 2

JBliff · 06-03-09, 10:35 AM

I did the Barry BBC workout a couple of weeks ago. It is tough. I actually think that doing Plyo Legs really helped me with the endurance to do BBC. I never was able to finish the BBC cardio until after my STS rotation.

steakhousegirl · 06-03-09, 10:40 AM

I was "thinking" of Insanity too but I realized that I have enough of those types of workouts: STS Plyo Legs, PlyoX, One on One Plyo Legs, 4DS Bootcamp, Drill Max and IntervalX+ among others. Also, with Shock Cardio down the pike I'm well-stocked.

Sarah-lara · 06-03-09, 10:52 AM

The cardio from BBC 5DA is too hard for me. One of the reasons I'm passing on the Insanity series.

But you all go insane. I will watch and cheer from the sidelines!

silvil · 06-03-09, 10:55 AM

I personally think that Barry's Academy Series is a true gem for its versatility -- except for the full-body disk, the other 4 disks are really 3 workouts in 1, with weights, treadmill, and non-tread cardio to choose from. I definitely need to pull this series out again.

My favorite of the non-tread cardios is Joey's (Shoulders) but they are all tough, and effective if you are still breathing at the end.

I'm also off the Insanity train for now, even though I love Shaun T. I just don't want to push myself *that* hard for 60 days. I love all the Beachbody programs that I've gotten, but I think I'll skip this one. Now, RevAbs on the other hand, has my attention....

fit1 · 06-03-09, 11:01 AM

Barry's 5 Day Academy Bootcamp series is a fave of mine.

I think it's an underrated series. It's TOUGH! After watching the Insanity trailer, I agree that the 20 minute cardio workouts of Barry's Academy Bootcamp series remind me of Shaun T's Insanity. Although I am sure Insanity is tougher because Insanity workouts are 30 minutes and 45 minutes.

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Originally Posted by bearcatfan

Today I did a cardio from Barry's 5 Day Academy series - the one led by Barry. Twenty minutes of torture - step jumps, jumping jacks, burpees, football runs - I swore a couple times. Sound familiar? I think I might have found a cheaper version of Insanity.

lindseylu8 · 06-03-09, 11:07 AM

I think Barrys cardio is THE toughest of the academy series!!!! This is a very good, versatile series. I think I paid $30 to a kind yaya for the set. As mentioned, 4 discs have 3 w/o's each on them and then theres the full body as well-great value! And I love splits.

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Originally Posted by Liz K

What is the Academy series? Is it the same as the regular Barry's Bootcamp? I checked out Collage and saw Barry's Bootcamp Fat Blaster and Barry's Bootcamp Belly Blaster. Is it either of these?

I'm very interested in Insanity but always open to a cheaper version also.

Thanks.
Liz

The academy series is the first set by Barry. It is completely different and seperate from the Fat Blaster Series. The Academy uses dumbbells and a bench. It is no longer available (except used).

The Fat Blaster is his newer infomercial series w/ Cindy Whitmarsh coleading. The Belly Blaster (and 1,000 Cal w/o) are add-ons to the fat blaster set. The Fat Blaster uses the transformer ball and bands.

Personally-I love both sets!

CharM · 06-03-09, 11:25 AM

I completely forgot about the original BBC, which I sold because I didn't want to kill myself doing cardio, so why the heck am I so interested in Insanity?

It's all YOUR fault (speaking to the entire VF community)

pcramer · 06-03-09, 11:26 AM

How funny, I just started this series this week!!! I am rotating 4 weeks of this and 4 weeks of Jillian

I love/hate it !!!!

It is funny how Barry can make you laugh when you are is so much pain at the same time

I purchased this "new" from his Sherman Oaks facility just last month, and I am so, so glad I did. His new Bootcamp is "nice" but the Academy series gets the job DONE!!

Got to love Barry!!

Sarah-lara · 06-03-09, 11:32 AM

pcramer, see how often you begin to say, "Ain't a break!" now that you've started this series.

DH said it for months.

Have to say, since I already mentioned the cardio is too much for me, that the strength work on BBC-5DA is terrific.

fit1 · 06-03-09, 11:51 AM

They're still selling the original series? That's good! I wonder why they didn't include it for sale on their website.

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Originally Posted by pcramer

I purchased this "new" from his Sherman Oaks facility just last month, and I am so, so glad I did. His new Bootcamp is "nice" but the Academy series gets the job DONE!!

Got to love Barry!!

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06-03-09, 10:35 AM
JBliff Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia	I did the Barry BBC workout a couple of weeks ago. It is tough. I actually think that doing Plyo Legs really helped me with the endurance to do BBC. I never was able to finish the BBC cardio until after my STS rotation.

06-03-09, 10:40 AM
steakhousegirl Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Illinois	I was "thinking" of Insanity too but I realized that I have enough of those types of workouts: STS Plyo Legs, PlyoX, One on One Plyo Legs, 4DS Bootcamp, Drill Max and IntervalX+ among others. Also, with Shock Cardio down the pike I'm well-stocked. __________________ P90X Grad STS Grad Insanity Grad Turbo Fire Grad S90 Grad P90X2 Grad

06-03-09, 10:52 AM
Sarah-lara VF Supporter Join Date: May 2003	The cardio from BBC 5DA is too hard for me. One of the reasons I'm passing on the Insanity series. But you all go insane. I will watch and cheer from the sidelines!

06-03-09, 10:55 AM
silvil VF Supporter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Miami, FL	I personally think that Barry's Academy Series is a true gem for its versatility -- except for the full-body disk, the other 4 disks are really 3 workouts in 1, with weights, treadmill, and non-tread cardio to choose from. I definitely need to pull this series out again. My favorite of the non-tread cardios is Joey's (Shoulders) but they are all tough, and effective if you are still breathing at the end. I'm also off the Insanity train for now, even though I love Shaun T. I just don't want to push myself that hard for 60 days. I love all the Beachbody programs that I've gotten, but I think I'll skip this one. Now, RevAbs on the other hand, has my attention....

06-03-09, 11:25 AM
CharM Join Date: Oct 2004	I completely forgot about the original BBC, which I sold because I didn't want to kill myself doing cardio, so why the heck am I so interested in Insanity? It's all YOUR fault (speaking to the entire VF community)

06-03-09, 11:26 AM
pcramer Join Date: Jun 2007	How funny, I just started this series this week!!! I am rotating 4 weeks of this and 4 weeks of Jillian I love/hate it !!!! It is funny how Barry can make you laugh when you are is so much pain at the same time I purchased this "new" from his Sherman Oaks facility just last month, and I am so, so glad I did. His new Bootcamp is "nice" but the Academy series gets the job DONE!! Got to love Barry!!

06-03-09, 11:32 AM
Sarah-lara VF Supporter Join Date: May 2003	pcramer, see how often you begin to say, "Ain't a break!" now that you've started this series. DH said it for months. Have to say, since I already mentioned the cardio is too much for me, that the strength work on BBC-5DA is terrific.