New Insanity Thread

pauldoxsee

Insanity max cardio conditioning and cardio abs. Done!

pauldoxsee

Insanity max recovery done yesterday!

pauldoxsee

Day 54 of insanity still isn't easy. Completed max interval circuit

jmy1975

Really liking Insanity this time around and think I can stick with it. By using my own music it isn't nearly as monotonus as before. Had to double up Plyo Cario Circuit with Recovery last night since I was too busy painting the deck to get Plyo done on Monday. Won't do that again though. My legs were toast. Only 2 more days and then I am done with week 2.

RevGillTC

Hey y'all! Did you miss me?
Sorry I've not been around the last couple of days. I have been pressing play though - well, mostly. I didn't the day before yesterday as I have a chesty cough, but I'm on Recovery week, so I figured one day off it really wasn't the end of the world...

Well done Keke, Swan and Jmy! And a huge celebratory dance with Victorian ! Can't wait till I get there. Paul - you are so nearly there mate, and great to see that you are still giving it 100%.

So, what's with the change in forum format? I didn't think I was gone for that long was I? Though got to admit that I prefer not having to write in the [ ] for things...

Anywho, gotta go and take a meeting, then pressing play last thing as I've not had time yet today...

Will post tomorrow, promise...! (And I bet you are all glued to your seats waiting in anticipation aren't you?! Lol!)

pauldoxsee

Jmy great job on continuing to move forward. I've run into so many people that quit insanity in the past and can't believe I'm still going. The common threads for reasons they quit: 1. they weren't ready for it. Insanity is not a good choice if you aren't already somewhat in shape. The new p90 or PiYo would probably have been better choices for total exercise newbies. 2. They got hurt. However, most are getting hurt doubling with some other exercise program or athletic endeavor and tried and failed to jump back at the same place they had been in insanity prior to the injury. Insanity is hard enough, doubling with anything other than walking your dog or spouse is just unnecessary. Wearing the wrong shoes can get you too on the injury front. Don't do that either! 3. They just got overwhelmed by the effort and length of the insanity workouts. A lot of insanity frustration is psychological. Individual exercises can be really hard, but they are limited in duration and the following exercise is always different and usually easier. Realizing this and simply doing your best with the hard stuff knowing you can do better on the next stuff is a huge part of getting through the program. Sticking with the program for a few weeks usually gets you over the psychological barriers. Bottom line-- keep going Jmy!

wjelly

Congratulations on your completion @108victorian (*)

That's it I'm done completed insanity yesterday despite having a stinking cold I somehow managed to make the finishing line and I have to say I'm amazed with the results I've been able to achieve, which include a 4-pack not quite a 6-pack but not far off.

It did become tough towards the end and a little tedious, I had the deluxe version so went with sports interval training over core cardio and balance. One of my favourite cast members was Akil, he is so funny, love it when Shaun says I love killing Akil during plank punches.

So next up for me is P90X3 which I'm going to start later this month which will take me through to January.

Good luck to everyone in the thread, I'll still be looking in from time to time to check everyones progress, also if you want to add me as a friend for further motivation etc please do so.

Keep digging deeper!

pauldoxsee

Rev is back, Yay!

Congrats wjelly on completion! I did x3 at the beginning of the year. Phase 3 and Elite were my favorite. I highly recommend spending the extra money on elite. Good luck with that program!

Benjinkan

Almost through month 2 week 2... still enjoying it, even though it is tough as hell!

pauldoxsee

Completed insanity core cardio and balance.

pauldoxsee

Completed insanity month2, week3 with x3 yoga.

Benjinkan

First time on max cardio immediately followed by cardio abs. Time wise its not much longer than any other max work out (still only just over an hour combined, cardio ~47 mins and abs ~17 mins), but it was tough going at the end. Was shaking badly on the last high/low plank contractions...

SwanLyriks

AHHHH, I messed up all this week. I skipped three days while I was ill and cheated on my meal plan and just ruined my stamina that quick. I started back up 2 days ago at where I left off and I feel like Im on day 1 and 2 all over again. Just out of breath and in body pain. Lesson learned. KEEP PRESSING PLAY

pauldoxsee

Swan, the important thing is you are back and doing your best. Unless you are REALLY sick, I recommend just pushing play and doing your best on a scheduled workout when you are under the weather. I almost always find the first 5 minutes or so especially hard, but then my feelings magically change and I just seem to slide back into the regular workout mode. I cheat on diet plans all the time as I focus far more on the total calorie intake and my macros than eating what the little workout books tell me to. That said, I eat pretty clean overall, but am certainly not a fanatic about it.

dym123

I've decided that I do not like Max Interval Plyo

pauldoxsee

dym123 wrote: »

I've decided that I do not like Max Interval Plyo

And I have that twice next week!

pauldoxsee

Insanity max interval plyo done.

pauldoxsee

Insanity max cardio conditioning and cardio abs done.

Benjinkan

dym123 wrote: »

I've decided that I do not like Max Interval Plyo

Sucks doesn't it

pauldoxsee

Early start. Completed insanity max interval circuit. We got a call at 3:00 our daughter is in early labor and was admitted. Off to the hospital for the birth of our newest grandchild (grandson) shortly!

RevGillTC

Hope all goes well at the hospital, and congratulations in advance!
The cold kept me off another day- just walking the dog was enough to make me wheeze (I'm slightly asthmatic) so decided discretion was the better part of valour. However I did Day 1 month 2 today. Oh-My-Good-Lord! I finished it with only short breaks, so I know a) I've come a long way and b) it is possible but still...
Keep pressing play all and see you tomorrow.
Rev

amyenman1

Louise3180 wrote: »

Hey everyone, I have just started the insanity program in the last few days, although I am not following the nutrition guide, just the workouts. It is bloody hard work like! Was struggling just with the warm up :laugh:
Anyway, hoping to see some good results over the next few weeks to keep me motivated

amyenman1

hi is amy enman

amelierobles

took the bottom pic back in february and my after pic was in may 2013 not there quiet yet do to struggling with my eating habits. but still trying to reach my goal currently im taking a break from insanity and focusing on weights and cardio gonna get back to insanity when insanity max 30 comes out in december

amelierobles

i meant my before pic was back in may 2013

amelierobles

this is a recent pic

pauldoxsee

Completed insanity core cardio and balance. New grandson born last night. Everyone is doing well!

RevGillTC

What a cutie! Glad to hear all is well.
Max Interval Pylo done - but can't do the side or plank push ups yet I'm hoping that'll improve...

Benjinkan

Its the power push-ups kill me... I just can't move fast enough to get many done at the moment. I'm determined to try as hard as I can with them though, it would just be to easy to through my hands in the air and say 'can't do these' and be half-hearted about them.

On the plus side I've noticed that this week (Month 2 week 3, almost there!) I can push much harder through the whole session on all the DVDs! Visual changes seem to be accelerating too; got definition beginning to show, so for anyone struggling - keep at it, the changes will come!

pauldoxsee

Thanks RevGil! I got better at the side/power/plyo push-ups in p90x2. Here are some of the fun push-ups you get to do in X2!