Max Interval Training

After 5 long weeks of training then recovery, I have reached the final four weeks of the challenge. The final four weeks of Insanity consist of "max interval training". These new DVD workouts ask the fitness user to participate in long bursts of high intensity training followed by brief rest periods. However even the resting exercises still have the inner core and hip flexors working. The max interval workouts are said to burn 1,000 an hour!

The difference between max interval training and traditional interval training is that normally the high intensity period only lasts for 30 seconds followed by 2-3 minutes of rest. Max interval training is the complete opposite; the rigorous exercise lasts 2-3 minutes and the rest period is only 30 seconds long.

The benefits to turning the traditional interval training upside down is that results come much faster. The body gets sculpted quicker because fitness enthusiasts are using the resistance of their own body, improving cardiovascular abilities, rapidly dropping body fat, and toning all the muscles.

The workouts in this section of Insanity are longer, roughly between 45-60 minutes, but thanks to the previous 5 weeks of training the body can push itself harder than normal.