Need an Insanity Partner
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I feel a lot better at the end of week one than I did at the beginning of it! I've just done the first session of week 2 and so I've repeated a couple of the workouts now - I can definitely see an improvement. I'm still a sweaty mess gasping on the floor at the end but I'm taking way fewer breaks and feeling good afterwards. I had bad DOMS in the first few days but they've pretty much cleared up.
I had a bit of a twinge in my calf but I worked through it and it's fine - no other injuries at this time. I'm 45 so I keep a close eye on potential injuries coz it takes me longer to recover than some of the young 'uns.
It's amazing the difference a wee makes though, isn't it? Watch the improvement in your fit test from 1st to 2nd. You'll be genuinely surprised.
You doing the recovery video too?0 -
Tomorrow is my rest day and then I have officially finished two weeks of Insanity. It's been going great, I feel motivated though I suppose the big test will be on Monday. I'm a little scared actually. It's the fit test, measurements, weight and pictures. I FEEL like I've made progress but having the official numbers is a little daunting.
You definitely have.
Don't be disheartened if the measurements haven't moved much. As long as the fit test numbers are increasing the rest will catch up. It migth happen all of a sudden, one day you'll ust wake up and something that was too small fits.0 -
Just realised I'm kinda monopolising the forum - sorry folks.0
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It's amazing the difference a wee makes though, isn't it? Watch the improvement in your fit test from 1st to 2nd. You'll be genuinely surprised.
You doing the recovery video too?
I presume you mean "a week", but never discount the benefits of a good wee!
There's a "Cardio Recovery" workout in the schedule - is that the one you mean? I'm not doing anything outside the basic schedule.0 -
@143tobe - Yeah rest day was nice. Although I did the same thing you did and went out for a run (5m). Silly us, right?
@Dondre28 - All good if you're doing things a little unorthodox. As long as you're doing it!
@StDenis89 - welcome to the group!
@mlizzi - good luck with your fit test. Let us know how it goes.
@GeoffTTaylor - My fiancee is 44. Trust me, you're still a yung'un... :drinker:0 -
@143tobe - Yeah rest day was nice. Although I did the same thing you did and went out for a run (5m). Silly us, right?
@Dondre28 - All good if you're doing things a little unorthodox. As long as you're doing it!
@StDenis89 - welcome to the group!
@mlizzi - good luck with your fit test. Let us know how it goes.
@GeoffTTaylor - My fiancee is 44. Trust me, you're still a yung'un... :drinker:
Thanks. ( Vikings Theme) This will never end cause I want moreeee, more, give me more, give me moreeee!!!!0 -
I completed Pure Cardio/abs Day 26 today:) Almost done with the first month!0
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I missed yesterday because my gout flared up.
Today I did "pure cardio". I hate that one... it's a killer.0 -
I missed yesterday because my gout flared up.
Today I did "pure cardio". I hate that one... it's a killer.
Its my fav i think power resistance is hardest. because of the calve strain.0 -
Just did pure cardio well crawled through it. My energy lvl was low, maybe that run i did earlier. :explode:0
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Plyo Cardio today. My chest is still very heavy - but I coughed my way through it.
Gone very quiet guys - where is everyone? Surely the novelty hasn't worn off already?0 -
Hi! I just found your forum and so pleased to see so many others doing insanity
I am half way through week 6 and am loving it. As others have mentioned the first week KILLED my calves and I found I had to do lots of extra stretching but kept plugging away and now I just feel AWESOME when I finish a workout.
Results wise - I feel fitter and am less "flabby" than I was at the start (I have lost some inches). The scales have gone up a little bit but I don't really care if I'm seeing results elsewhere.0 -
I hope this cheers up every 1 after or before their workout. Haahaha
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Za4dzqDRDho 0 -
I am in the middle of Week 3 of Insanity I will send you a FR, Also if anyone else would like to add me for added support and motivation go ahead! 0
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I tried Insanity for a few days, I needed a wheelchair afterwards LOL
I think I need to be more fit before I try it again
Good luck though!!0 -
I love Insanity, I incorporate it in my hybrid at least once a week with P90X and Body Beast, no I'm NOT a coach :ohwell:0
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I'm still here. Had to take an extra 2 days rest but was back to it today with the Cardio Plyo.
Seem to be eating like a horse though! Well in my head that's what it feels like!
How's everyone else doing?0 -
Still plugging along. I've been following the program exactly since I started (almost done week 2). Looking forward to my fit test on Monday.
I also started training for a marathon this week. 5Ks on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday of this week in addition to the Insanity workouts. I've got a long run on Saturday which I need to immediately follow up with another Insanity workout. I'm really hoping I don't burn myself out. I keep trying to make sure I'm refueled every day.
I certainly haven't seen any difference in my body yet, but it's not even a full 2 weeks yet so I'm not that concerned.0 -
I'm nearly two weeks into my first bout of insanity, and I do feel the difference. I work on the the third floor of an office block. I can now take all six flights of stairs, two steps at a time, without getting out of breath. I couldn't do that even two weeks ago.
I'm very much looking forward to Sunday's fit test to see what the difference is.
Not much movement on the scales, though. Then again, I do drink beer.0 -
Still plugging along. I've been following the program exactly since I started (almost done week 2). Looking forward to my fit test on Monday.
I also started training for a marathon this week. 5Ks on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday of this week in addition to the Insanity workouts. I've got a long run on Saturday which I need to immediately follow up with another Insanity workout. I'm really hoping I don't burn myself out. I keep trying to make sure I'm refueled every day.
I certainly haven't seen any difference in my body yet, but it's not even a full 2 weeks yet so I'm not that concerned.
Yeah buddy that double training is hardcore, like not being rude but I still PISS BRIGHT YELLOW after doing 5 mile walk/Run then insanity after drinking loads of water. And thats with the run in the morning and insanity in evening. I have yet to do it consistently too so keep going but as you said yourself you refuel be careful.0 -
I definitely believe power and resistance is hardest. Anyhow i have been trying to use my HRM more precisely by stopping at at the stretching and water breaks. :0
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Thanks for sharing Haley. Congratulations on your success.0
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Holy $hitsnacks! Power Cardio and Resistance kicked my butt today. But I powered through. At least I know I've improved my globe jumps...
I'm a little nervous for tomorrow which is pure cardio and cardio abs in one day (first time doing that). But, it's also my first long run day for my marathon training. So I'm getting up early and running 6 miles. Then I'm going to take a break and get my car inspected. When I get back I'll do insanity and hopefully not vom all over my basement.
Cheers to the weekend!0 -
I've got pure cardio and cardio abs today as well... bit nervous for my first time with that.
I've picked up a couple of niggles, though. My right tricep is very sore and that's hampering me in the pushup routines so I'm doing fewer reps and being less dynamic.
My right calf is also quite tight. It takes a bit of extra warming up and I sometimes carry on jogging instead of the butt kicks & high knees.
Other than that, it's all good.0 -
I know it's the whole point to it, but today was absolutely insane. I'm about to keel over. That said, week 2 is in the bag.
Looking forward to Monday's fit test. Looking more forward to tomorrow's rest day though.0 -
Im on day 3 of insanity omg its hard but I love it. Ive never done any work out like it0
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Today's fit test, This the end of week 2 and CHECK IT OUT!!
Switch kicks - from 43 to 54
Power Jacks - from 33 to 48
Power knees - from 43 to 90
Power jumps - from 13 to 36
Globe jumps - from 13 to 11 rotations (boo)
Suicide jumps - from 1 to 12 (I didn't wimp out this time)
Pushup jacks - from 17 to 22
low plank obliques - from 13 to 35
Some of that improvement is down to being less willing to quit, but a lot of it is genuine fitness. I'm very, very tired but I'm not about to puke and I'm recovering nicely even as I type this.
INSANITY DELIVERS !!0 -
Excellent results Geoff.
QUITE THE JUMP IN THE POWER KNEES!!0 -
Great work Geoff!
How'd everyone else do in week 2 (ish)?0 -
So... I got LASIK surgery on Thursday and had to put my Insanity program on pause which I'm slightly bummed about but proper healing comes first. I'm trying to decide if I just want to repeat week 3 (the week I only got to do half of) or just start from the beginning again. Thoughts? It's officially been 4 days with no insanity.... and will probably be another day or two before I'm allowed to do "intense" exercise.0
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