INSANITY CHALLENGE. ANY TAKERS??

jAdorelife

I'm starting Insanity & I thought it would be fun & motivational to have other people doing the same things so anyone who just recently started or will be starting in the next day or two this is the place for you!!

*if there's enough people that haven't started, but will be ready to start in the next two-three days i'll make a chart & we can all start on the same day!

ambermabee

I like the sounds of this..what is it? LOL

jAdorelife

Insanity is a 60 day workout program with Shaun T..it's "the hardest workout ever put on DVD" (i don't know if it's true but i believe it!). It's max interval cardio training and people age getting AMAZING results so I'm excited to start I did a few when i first got it & I have never worked out so hard in my life!

RaeannePemberton

i am on week four, it is CRAZY!!!

snarasim77

I am on week 2. Tomorrow is cardio recovery (Thank God!)

esorcel

I will be starting as soon as I recieve the dvd collection.

amandatimm

I am on week two and loving it!!

RaeannePemberton

i love how they call cardio recovery, "recovery." LOL. squat city. the heart may be resting but that's about it!

amandatimm

I was thinking the same thing this morning during my "recovery" I was pretty glad it wasnt as long as the other videos!

Wallywampler

what is insanity challenge?

andrealgeiger

I accept the challenge, I started the Insanity workout Monday.

cinico

i am on day 11, but I would love to check in on here and see how everyone is doing!!

carolinetroester

Did my fit test last night and i am ready to go tonight (:

fitfocusedfamily

I am nearing the end of my recovery week (Week 5). I'm happy to answer any questions anyone might have about your upcoming workouts. Yes, it works! Yes, it's hard...extremely! The best advice I can offer is:

1) DO NOT eat anything at least 1 hour prior to working out. One-two hours prior to working out should be something light and that will fuel your body for the beating it is about to receive. This is a great time to eat your complex carbs!

2) A heart rate monitor is a MUST! Check it often and take breaks as you need but also push as hard as you can.

3) Stick to the nutrition guide! They go to the trouble of putting that together for a reason. It is your success tool!

jAdorelife

im gonna try & start tonight if i get home at a reasonable time!

amandatimm

The only time I can work out is in the morning before I get the kids and I ready for the day. I eat oatmeal a half an hour before I do my insanity work outs. Should I try to work out at night instead?

grouch201

I started on Wednesday on the following thread. I also started a blog to track a day-by-day progression.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/161646-insanity-starting-1-26-2011

fitfocusedfamily

The only time I can work out is in the morning before I get the kids and I ready for the day. I eat oatmeal a half an hour before I do my insanity work outs. Should I try to work out at night instead?

Morning workouts are ideal because you continue to burn calories at a higher rate up to 3-4 hours later. If it is working for you and your schedule, keep doing it!

mideon_696

the eating 1-2 hours before is just to prevent the projectile vomit!! haha. Sounds you lot are going well with it!
Love seeing people sticking to set out programs!

Can i suggest using a pre-workout supplement before your workouts? Especially for you guys trainging in the mornings. I use Jacked. I rate it. it helps keep you focussed, and is good for the muscles!

How are you all going with your day-to-day recovery?

Its nice to see it comes with a nutrition plan/diet whatever too. As a percentage of importance, i'd say it probably as high 75-80%.
get that right, and you cant fail. :happy:

I'm not doing this one, but i imagine my trainging to be similar somewhat.

mlally1014

I started Insantiy on Thursday with the fit test. My goodness I thought that was hard. I thought I may toss my "cookies" after plyo last night, but made it through. Just finished day 3 and it is by far the hardest I have ever worked out, and I can only do about have the moves. Can't wait to see results. Good luck all

ontheheap

Hey, I started Insanity on Monday with the Fitness Test. Here are my results:


Switch Kicks 29
Power Jacks 22
Power Knees 44
Power Jumps 17
Globe Jumps 7
Suicide Jumps 8
Push-Up Jacks 10
Low Plank Oblique 5

This is without a doubt the hardest workout I've done since playing football in high school. I can't even make it through the warm-up without pausing once or twice! I plan on doing 2 or 3 rounds of it though, so hopefully by then I'll be able to make it through the entire workout with only the normal breaks.

Jrak1980

I'm wrapping up my third week, it's INSANE, but I love it. I agree, try not eating before the video, I did almost vomit during one of them. ha ha.

Good Luck!

mlally1014

Recovery day today. It felt great, but I feel like I need to do something else just to get my calorie burn in. Thinking about a nice walk on the treadmill tonight

jchapa83

I will be starting it this afternoon for the first time!! Wish me luck

Stooooo

I will be starting it this afternoon for the first time!! Wish me luck

Good luck!

RiverRatChick

I'm on day 11 and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. Don't get me wrong, it's hard as hell, but its awesome. Man, I'm tired after those workouts, but it is a fantastic feeling knowing that you just finished a crazy workout and kicked some butt. Last night was Pure Cardio... brutal.

I've figured out that eating a PB&J (reduced sugar J) is a great pre-workout fuel about an hour and a half before my workout.

angel3085

I've noticed that everyone is writing great things about the workouts, however, I would I'd love to know what kind of results you all are seeing? I just received mine and will be starting tonight!

JohnHein

I'm in Recovery Week (Week 5). My weight is flat from the start, but I've lost 1.5 inches off my core areas (chest, stomach, hips). To be fair, I had a 10 day business trip in the middle of the first month that set my diet back a little- even though I didn't miss a workout, I gained 2.5 lbs on the trip from bad eating/drinking and have since lost them again.

Overall I feel like I'm at my best personal fitness level in about 20 years. I did a full 90 day P90X run prior to this Insanity program so I was in good shape when I started, but the Insanity workouts were tough out the gate during the first week and I had to take frequent breaks and pauses to keep up. But I made it through and with each successive workout I definitely feel stronger, faster and more powerful. By the end of Month 1 I was able to get almost all the way through Pure Cardio without pausing (one quick reset on the last set - curse you push-up jacks!) and I had bumped up the Ab workout from Cardio Abs to Insane Abs. My abs are peeking out- I have a four pack forming, my resting heart rate is down to 52 and my recovery time from max heart rate to aerobic heart rate has decreased considerably. Looking forward to seeing what Month 2 brings!

mlally1014

Just starting week 2 today. My knees and ankles are very sore and tender, so I will make ice my new best friend. Weight is holding steady, but I feel great. I have decided to hide the scale until March 1st which will be recovery week for me.

jennifer3998

Hi everyone,

I'm on week 4. I lost about 10 pounds in the two weeks before I started (lots of water weight after the holidays!) and since I started Insanity I am still just about that same weight. I actually just keep going up and down a couple of pounds. THAT SAID, I look completely different. I stupidly did not do measurements, but honestly I don't need the hard numbers. My abs are pretty nicely defined already and I can honestly say that I'm fitting into clothes comfortably that I don't usually fit into until I weigh about 10 pounds less than I am now.

This has opened my eyes to the idea that the scale is not the end all, be all. I can't believe it's taken me so many years to get this concept. I think I am in the best shape of my life, and I've been a consistent exerciser for years (mostly just elliptical and some circuit training).

I am ridiculously happy and will be rocking a bikini (I won't look perfect, but I will be proud!) in Hawaii in 2.5 weeks!!!

Good luck to all!
Jennifer

jennifer3998

I wanted to say one more thing. I've had three ACL reconstructions on my left knee, and never in my wildest dreams did I think Insanity would be possible. My knee hurts sometimes, but then again it pretty much hurts in general no matter what I do.

So if you have knee issues, don't automatically count yourself out. I know not everyone would be able to do it with all the plyometrics, but you might want to give it a chance given my experience!