As most of you know, I had recently started INSANITY. I made it to the last week and a half then started picking up overtime at work. Since I had been doing overtime and was very busy with a cramped schedule, I wanted to still have the time for my kids, I gave up the workout routine because it was taking too long. Don't worry though, the time spent with my kids was either swimming or bike riding!
So even though I was still getting exercise, I was not getting a workout to tone my muscles. I didn't have the time or energy to do INSANITY with all of the extra hours put into being awake, so I went back to my AdvoCare workout series: Can You 24.
The main reason I chose this one, is because I used it a couple of times before and knew it is only 24 minutes long. The reason I had only used it a couple of times, was because I didn't think it did much and I thought it was boring. Now, after having a heart rate monitor and having done INSANITY, I definitely appreciate it more!
Let me explain the AdvoCare workout series. There are 2 DVDs. Each one has SCULPT, SHRED, MELT, and CORE STRETCH. There is DVD 1 and 2. Between the 2 DVDs there are 6 different workouts and 2 stretches. On each video, there is a color strip on the count down timer for beginner, intermediate, and expert. These exercises only take 24 minutes each.
The first time I did this, I maybe could make it to the end of the intermediate timer and I was slow at the exercises. This is why I felt the workout didn't do much. After having done INSANITY, I thought to myself that there is no way that this DVD would compare so I better go with the intermediate workout.
It wasn't hard, but it did push me. It went quick so I could have more time for other necessities, which was lovely. And I wasn't in horrible pain after I was done. After 25 minutes I burned 322 calories which makes the AdvoCare workout series very comparable to INSANITY. With insanity, I typically burnt 700-850 in about twice as long. With this I was very satisfied because I figured I'd only be burning around 200 calories.
I've changed my opinion on the AdvoCare workout series. I thought it was good at first but after a few exercises I couldn't stay with it because I started to dislike it. After having done INSANITY which I really did like, I started having no time for it. Many people don't stay with INSANITY because its not for them. INSANITY is very intense and is definitely not for those who are not already in shape. The AdvoCare workout series can be used by anybody even if this is the first time you've ever worked out and allows room for growth.
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