All you Insane people! Or p90x, or hard workers! Come here!

JatieKo621

I want to start a place where you can go to talk about your workout! I am doing INSANITY and I know it helps when I can talk to others about the workouts, but this isn't limited to only INSANITY. If you are doing any plan, c25k, P90X, turbo fire, ANY of it, you can come here for advice, to rant, to admire, or just to moan about how you don't wanna do it today. We all have those days and now that summer has started I know that I tend to slack. Instead of working out I want to lounge by the pool with a margarita in my hand, but I also want to like my body while I do that so I need to step up my motivation.

I just did the fit test today (I previously finished INSANITY but then basically slacked for a month while on vacation/my birthday) so now I am started over and trying to get back into the routine I had earlier.

The fit test just about killed me today, not sure if I was pushing too hard or what but I almost threw up. I have found that INSANITY can do that to me because I get competitive with myself and when I was doing the test, I was looking at my previous numbers and trying to keep up with them even though I was in better shape before. But the sweat pays off and I feel better now!

So everyone, come join me in my 60 days of intense craziness because it feels good to know you aren't alone. Its tough to want to change your life but once you commit you can do it!

TAMMY_76

i am a p90x grad starting insanity on the 4th

MissJoy18

I am on day 3 of P90X (lean). I would like to mention that I DO NOT LIKE AB RIPPER X. That's all.

Freakinglovepink

I'm getting ready to start level 3 of the 30 Day Shred. When I'm done with it I plan to do Couch to 5k and Bodyrock.tv Maybe one day I'll work up to trying P90X again!

SammyPacks

When I finish C25K (I'm starting week 8 on Tuesday) I want to try either Insanity, P90X, 30DS, or whatever... what do you guys recommend!? I'm loving running and all the cardio endurance I'm gaining from it, I want to do something so I can continue with my running/cardio, so I can enter in more races after this one in July!

vinlop

Just finished P90X Plyometrics today. I am on week 7, and really feel great. This, along with MFP have made a huge difference for me.

SilentRenegade

I want to definitely try to do INSANITY again, I stopped after about two weeks and have had a hard time getting back into it. But I really enjoyed it... so I shall probably start this week... the sooner the better

vinlop

I am on day 3 of P90X (lean). I would like to mention that I DO NOT LIKE AB RIPPER X. That's all.

I know what you mean about Ab Ripper X. When I started, I could hardly get to about 10 reps of each of the exercises, much less all 25 reps. Now I can almost get through each one (except for heels to the heavens - for some reason that one always gets me). Also, I look forward to Ab Ripper after the resistance days rather than agonizing over it.

111408

Congrats on Insanity.
I decided after the fit test I wasnt fit enough for it, I think I was just scared.
I tried day one of P90X lean yesterday and was okay with it but not excited, but today I tried TurboFire and I'm in love!

I've never been one for kick boxing because I have never felt coordinated enough to do it but today I was able to semi keep up and when I couldnt I was HAVING FUN! So I think I'm hooked, TurboFire it is for the next 89 days.
Wish me luck!!

newmeat30

I've done Insanity, C25K, TurboFire, and now I'm on to P90X (finishing week 3). Obviously I like structured workout plans. In six months I've lost almost 30 lbs and went from a size 12 to a 6 (getting too big).

I'm happy to give/receive any advice. Best of luck to all of you!! :bigsmile:

Shizzman

I'm trying to get myself to give into the idea of switch from my gym to CrossFit...only reason I have for holding back at this point is CrossFit is expensive, but it isn't just a gym to have access at...instead I'd actually get guidance for my workouts

edorice

Starting 2nd month of Insanity on Monday.

Tankplanker

When I finish C25K (I'm starting week 8 on Tuesday) I want to try either Insanity, P90X, 30DS, or whatever... what do you guys recommend!? I'm loving running and all the cardio endurance I'm gaining from it, I want to do something so I can continue with my running/cardio, so I can enter in more races after this one in July!

If you love Cardio then Insanity is the one for you. I'm doing a hybrid of Insanity and P90x as the Cardio from P90x doesn't push me enough.

I'm also working my way through the One on Ones, substituting the P90x workouts where I can.

CommittohealthCHANGED

I did two rounds of insanity, then chalean extreme/brizal butt lift (hybrid). I am currently doing insanity asylum second round and it's hell. Next I will be doing another hybrid insanity asylum/p90x.

mrmarius

p90x grad with two weeks left in a p90x/turbofire hybrid

JatieKo621

Wow you are all impressive!! I have never tried p90x but I am in LOVE with INSANITY! For some reason it is the first workout that I actually enjoy doing (maybe not during) but when I am done I feel so accomplished...and SO disgustingly sweaty lol. I've never felt like I push myself as hard as I do in INSANITY. Like when I go running I will do fairly well but its easier for me to ease up/slow down and what not. With INSANITY i just keep pushing myself, maybe its just when he says "dig deeper" but it definitely works for me. Like today in the fit test, there was a minute of suicide jumps (you are in a push up position then jump to a frog like squat and jump up in the air then back to push up position) which a whole minute is pretty intense. You count how many to track your fitness as you go through the program, and I had my numbers from my last fit test (which were pretty high) and I was trying to get to those numbers again and I was about to die. I finally stopped and was staring at the floor when he says "if you're taking a break right now get back in it!" and then I did.

Who knows! I think Shaun T is my fav personal trainer ever and I don't have to pay per session. LOL!

So to everyone doing p90x, do you like it? I don't think I have enough upper body strength to do it. I also want to try something like c25k just to have a structured running program. I enjoy running but I only did cross country in high school and I don't really know how to train myself to get better anymore, its been awhile.

Where is everyone at on your programs? I can't believe I took a month off but I am happy that I started insanity again today! Day one is the hardest I feel like. Do you guys like gyms better or things like INSANITY?

JatieKo621

I did two rounds of insanity, then chalean extreme/brizal butt lift (hybrid). I am currently doing insanity asylum second round and it's hell. Next I will be doing another hybrid insanity asylum/p90x.

OOH I wanna try asylum when I am done with this round of INSANITY but it looks ridiculous. LIke seriously ridiculous.

Tankplanker

I love P90x but the cardio just isn't enough once you can do insanity. I use the cardio from the One on Ones and P90x + as the doubles for my schedule. Some of the balance work from the One on Ones is really good. All the weights sessions all have alternative that you can do if you aren't that strong, even the pull ups. Get a set of bands if your are just starting out.

Asylum is what I have planned after the last thirty days of my doubles hybrid, it looks tough but not unbeatable.

CommittohealthCHANGED

Do you guys like gyms better or things like INSANITY?

I like insanity better than working out at the gym.

CommittohealthCHANGED

I did two rounds of insanity, then chalean extreme/brizal butt lift (hybrid). I am currently doing insanity asylum second round and it's hell. Next I will be doing another hybrid insanity asylum/p90x.

OOH I wanna try asylum when I am done with this round of INSANITY but it looks ridiculous. LIke seriously ridiculous.

I think you will like asylum. I love the changes in my body and my new strength. If you think insanity push you to your limits asylum push you pass your limits. I no longer say to hell with this it's hard, I say bring it Shaun T your mine. I can't wait to do the hybrid. I believe once I finish the hybrid I would have accomplish my goals and will basically lift weights with a lil cardio.

hemlock2010

I'm finishing CLX and will start P90X July 17th. Can't wait!!

newmeat30

I love P90x but the cardio just isn't enough once you can do insanity. I use the cardio from the One on Ones and P90x + as the doubles for my schedule. Some of the balance work from the One on Ones is really good. All the weights sessions all have alternative that you can do if you aren't that strong, even the pull ups. Get a set of bands if your are just starting out.

I completely agree. After Insanity and TurboFire, the P90X cardio workout are just way too easy. The pace of them is so slow that I can't get my heart rate up high enough to actually burn enough calories. I do enjoy using the bands for the pull up moves. I'm just not strong enough to actually be able to do a pull up yet.

JatieKo621

I love P90x but the cardio just isn't enough once you can do insanity. I use the cardio from the One on Ones and P90x + as the doubles for my schedule. Some of the balance work from the One on Ones is really good. All the weights sessions all have alternative that you can do if you aren't that strong, even the pull ups. Get a set of bands if your are just starting out.

Asylum is what I have planned after the last thirty days of my doubles hybrid, it looks tough but not unbeatable.

I do need to get more workout equipment...it was actually why I chose INSANITY over p90x to begin with-I like the idea of only using body weight and I don't really know what to look for as far as bands/dumbbells/medicine ball what not. I have only done body workouts (running/cycling/calisthenics) so when it comes to anything else I am pretty clueless. Its actually kind of embarrassing.

I can do more pushups now though with INSANITY than ever before in my life! Even my dad was impressed.

JatieKo621

I did two rounds of insanity, then chalean extreme/brizal butt lift (hybrid). I am currently doing insanity asylum second round and it's hell. Next I will be doing another hybrid insanity asylum/p90x.

OOH I wanna try asylum when I am done with this round of INSANITY but it looks ridiculous. LIke seriously ridiculous.

I think you will like asylum. I love the changes in my body and my new strength. If you think insanity push you to your limits asylum push you pass your limits. I no longer say to hell with this it's hard, I say bring it Shaun T your mine. I can't wait to do the hybrid. I believe once I finish the hybrid I would have accomplish my goals and will basically lift weights with a lil cardio.

That is awesome. You are really making me want to try asylum! I think after this round of INSANITY I will be ready. I just want to make sure I am doing them 100% because as soon as I was completing each workout full out I had my vacation (and I was camping so no INSANITY there) which totally threw me off track. Thanks for the advice! And I want to incorporate lifting too, I just really am clueless about it.

Stooooo

Currently doing Convict Conditioning with hopes of actually doing a pull up. Once i do that I'm going to do The X again leading up to P90X2.

JatieKo621

Currently doing Convict Conditioning with hopes of actually doing a pull up. Once i do that I'm going to do The X again leading up to P90X2.

What is convict conditioning?

JatieKo621

Also, anyone doing INSANITY you should post your fit test results! I am curious to know where I stand. There are a couple times i've beat Tonya's number and it makes me really happy lol.

Ok so here is mine from the last time I did INSANITY (which was a month ago) and then the results from yesterday.

Final Fit Test 6/8/11 FIT TEST #1 (starting over) 7/2/11
Switch Kicks: 124 112
Power jacks: 67 65
High Knees: 114 115
Power jumps: 53 47
Globe Jumps: 14 11
Suicide Jumps: 22 21 (this is where I almost threw up lol)
Push up Jacks: 50 44
Oblique Jacks: 84 74



So I definitely went down in most of them, but I was happy considering the month in between of not working out / not eating healthy. It was my bday and a vacation, so I definitely slacked, but the point is im back!

FairyMiss

Tomorrow starts my second week of Insanity. loving it. even though its grueliling itotally love it. love shaun T, he has a way about him that really makes me want to push the limit

SammyPacks

When I finish C25K (I'm starting week 8 on Tuesday) I want to try either Insanity, P90X, 30DS, or whatever... what do you guys recommend!? I'm loving running and all the cardio endurance I'm gaining from it, I want to do something so I can continue with my running/cardio, so I can enter in more races after this one in July!

If you love Cardio then Insanity is the one for you. I'm doing a hybrid of Insanity and P90x as the Cardio from P90x doesn't push me enough.

I'm also working my way through the One on Ones, substituting the P90x workouts where I can.

I recently posted a forum topic about a program to start up and I heard that Insanity is really great for cardio, and kicks your butt!!! I may look into that cause I heard it isn't as expensive too (which is great for a 'starving student' LOL).

SammyPacks

Tomorrow starts my second week of Insanity. loving it. even though its grueliling itotally love it. love shaun T, he has a way about him that really makes me want to push the limit

He is a G! LOL!!! My boyfriend kept saying that when we were watching his advertising program.

He was talking all normal while doing crazy workouts PERFECTLY! While other people were struggling and out of breath xD

mzenzer

That is awesome. You are really making me want to try asylum! I think after this round of INSANITY I will be ready. I just want to make sure I am doing them 100% because as soon as I was completing each workout full out I had my vacation (and I was camping so no INSANITY there) which totally threw me off track. Thanks for the advice! And I want to incorporate lifting too, I just really am clueless about it.

I've got about 10 days left of Asylum and I really like it. I did Insanity after recovering from hernia surgery, needing to stay away from strength training for a while, but for me Asylum is a real improvement and I'm starting a P90X/Asylum hybrid, I think the two are perfect for each other. It's ok to be clueless about the lifting, just get P90X and all you have to do is push play as they say.