RevAbs has hit the market and people seem to be impressed and curious about Beachbody’s new abs program. However, we’ve recently been getting calls from people now looking to compare Brett Hoebel’s abs show to Shaun T’s Hip Hop Abs, the abs show that caused such a stir and put INSANITY’s Shaun T on the map when it came out. How do they compare? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each program?

Let’s take a look at the superficial differences. Hip Hop Abs is much more stylish than RevAbs. If you are looking for entertainment, if you need to have fun and be really committed to not getting discouraged and giving up, this could be the show for you. Shaun T releases great music as he and his friends work out, dance, and perform dance moves that target your abs. There are even bonus DVDs that are set in a nightclub, and Shaun T’s attitude is infectious and encouraging. RevAbs, on the other hand, while still run by the charismatic and upbeat Brett Hoebel, is more of an old-fashioned workout; Brett encourages and encourages, but is clearly expressed as more of a challenge than a party. Plus, it has to be said: music is simply better at Hip Hop Abs. There is no competition there.

Another key difference is the type of exercises each program uses. Brett Hoebel focuses on three key ideas: doing crunches, lifting weights to burn fat, and doing cardio to speed up your metabolism. In your program, you will do everything possible for your core, from six different approaches to lifting weights to interval training, all of which are designed to interact and complement each other for maximum effectiveness. In Hip Hop Abs, however, Shaun T never hits the mat. One of its biggest claims is that you will never crunch, but instead will dance towards your fitness by combining abdominal techniques with cardiovascular dancing. You don’t weights either; The Shaun T ‘program is all about using your body weight to get your results.

What is the most effective? It all comes down to a matter of style. The value of any training program lies in its ability to keep you coming back for more. No matter how intense, effective, or brilliant a program may be, if you lose interest or give up because it doesn’t motivate you enough, it won’t do anything for your physique. With this in mind, both programs seem to deliver excellent results – just look at the before and after photos of the people who have joined the training program and followed each step.

Perhaps the question could be better phrased as: do you want to be entertained or would you rather do something that feels more like a workout? Would you rather spend all your time dancing, or are you ready for a greater variety of movements and positions, ranging from the classic ab crunch to combined exercises with free weights and cardio? Do you want to use your body weight or are you willing to invest in some free weights? Whether you prefer RevAbs or Hip Hop Abs will depend on how you answer these questions.