Looking for INSANITY buddies

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  • abb_forever
    abb_forever Posts: 6
    I'd like to try Insanity, but from the commercial it looks like you would need a lot of room to move around. Maybe if I can get my whole garage cleared out, I could get enough room to MOVE! Also I am biking 10 to 15 miles per day and I am wondering if I do that whether it would be too much (especially on the KNEES!).

    I think I am losing a steady 2 lbs/week and I am always under my calorie count, but 2 pounds per week is not fast enough! I don't want to starve myself but would LOVE to kick this up a notch whether with insanity or whatever else I could do.
  • AActon28
    AActon28 Posts: 32
    Just started my final week... but I will repeat month 2 again after another cardio, core and balance week. The weight loss in the second month is much better than the 1st so don't get discouraged (I know most people on here are concerned with weight as opposed to other indicators of health). I would suggest tracking your resting heart rate or recovery heart rate to track progress through the 1st month. For those of you who are unfamiliar with recovery heart rate it is calculated by first taking your max heart rate after at least 8 minutes of cardio activity (should be about 80-90% of theoretical max HR as determined by the common formula), then rest for one minute and check heart rate again. The recovery HR is then max HR - rest HR. For me, I started (week 0) at 160 max HR and 128 after minute rest (recovery HR = 32); after 1st month was at 160 max HR and 103 after minute rest (recovery HR = 57); today was 160 max HR and 89 after minute rest (recovery HR = 71). I lost about 25 lbs throughout the course of the program but I am far more impressed with my cardio fitness. Stick with it and you'll be happy you did.
  • AActon28
    AActon28 Posts: 32
    I'd like to try Insanity, but from the commercial it looks like you would need a lot of room to move around. Maybe if I can get my whole garage cleared out, I could get enough room to MOVE! Also I am biking 10 to 15 miles per day and I am wondering if I do that whether it would be too much (especially on the KNEES!).

    I have two 7 foot by 3.5 ft yoga mats,7x7 area, that I do it on in my basement and it is plenty of room (i'm 6 ft, 225 lbs). As for cycling, I have done 40-50 miles/week over the last three weeks and its not too bad. I find that it helps keep me far less sore than not doing it so I actually prefer it. I have bad "shin splints" (medial tibia stress syndrome) and Insanity doesn't aggrivate it nearly as much as a quarter mile run. Don't have bad knees so I can't comment on that.
  • wcox
    wcox Posts: 5
    I have been doing it on and off with the treadmill. Is anyone wanting to start it with me and I will start it again and do it every day (or 6 out of 7 like the plan)?
  • Mark_maxwell
    Mark_maxwell Posts: 2
    I just started day one of Insanity. I'm very sore but also very excited to get back into shape.
  • pauljsolie
    pauljsolie Posts: 1,024 Member
    I'm on day 21 of my second time around with INSANITY. I'm still a big guy so if you think you can't do this, you can. I started at 264 pounds and I'm down to 228. All can add me if you'd like. Just put INSANITY in the message.
  • sakbots
    sakbots Posts: 1
    Just Finished the fit test. Start day two today!!
  • Rikib004
    Rikib004 Posts: 51
    Starting this tonight! Add me if you like people :D
  • kwortham
    kwortham Posts: 48 Member
    I am on Day 16 (week 3, day 2) now. I have not lost much weight (I actually gained 3 pounds after the first week and lost them the next week). I think I have lost about 3 pounds total. But I have lost lots of inches on my body already. I am excited about my results at the end of the 60 days. I don't always want to do the workouts, but I keep pressing play because I want results. Feel free to add me.
  • csparon
    csparon Posts: 200 Member
    Just started my final week... but I will repeat month 2 again after another cardio, core and balance week. The weight loss in the second month is much better than the 1st so don't get discouraged (I know most people on here are concerned with weight as opposed to other indicators of health). I would suggest tracking your resting heart rate or recovery heart rate to track progress through the 1st month. For those of you who are unfamiliar with recovery heart rate it is calculated by first taking your max heart rate after at least 8 minutes of cardio activity (should be about 80-90% of theoretical max HR as determined by the common formula), then rest for one minute and check heart rate again. The recovery HR is then max HR - rest HR. For me, I started (week 0) at 160 max HR and 128 after minute rest (recovery HR = 32); after 1st month was at 160 max HR and 103 after minute rest (recovery HR = 57); today was 160 max HR and 89 after minute rest (recovery HR = 71). I lost about 25 lbs throughout the course of the program but I am far more impressed with my cardio fitness. Stick with it and you'll be happy you did.

    Thanks for this! I am almost done with month 1, recovery week is next week. I actually gained 2lbs but lost about 3 inches off my waist. I am really looking to drop about 10-15lbs though, so this helped a lot :)
  • mariamcneal
    mariamcneal Posts: 8
    Ok, I am about to start tonight. It has been a while, but I am looking forward to it.
  • mariamcneal
    mariamcneal Posts: 8
    I'll start with you if you'd like. I am going to start with day one tonight. Let me know...
  • MissSpuggz
    MissSpuggz Posts: 155 Member
    I haven't started it yet but I'd love to add more people who are doing it now and in the future. Can't wait to get started.
  • tashatrip
    tashatrip Posts: 9 Member
    Count me in too! I've just started on DAY 3. I knew I was out of shape but MAN!!! I didn't realize how much out of shape until this INSANITY workout started..:laugh:
  • Altruista75
    Altruista75 Posts: 409 Member
    I have 10 workouts left and then plan on restarting the program! I love it!!
  • nixrun
    nixrun Posts: 44
    I'll join, I'm two days from starting week 7 and half marathon training!
  • sarahjaynestewart
    sarahjaynestewart Posts: 19
    I have the insanity DVD's at home and have not yet tried them, I am a little scared if I'm honest, Has anyone really seen results from doing this workout? Feel Free To Add Me!
  • raverboy570
    raverboy570 Posts: 2
    I'm in. I have about a week and a half left of the program. Then a week long family vacation, and back to my second round of p90x.
  • jmanthei98
    jmanthei98 Posts: 85 Member
    Insanity?? Please explain! Or is it an american thing :tongue:

    Insanity is exactly what it sounds like... it is insane lol It is a video work out that you follow at home for 60+ days. I did it about 2 years ago and have recently started it again. I love and hate Shawn T (the big bad trainer man in charge). His body is unbelievable... I will say though I can not stand the woman behind him (short black hair) she is just way better at everything than me lol


    Hahahahaha Tonya??? The one in the Fit Test? Yeah, she makes me sick, but she's certainly motivating. I'm just starting Week 4 and am now to the point where I add the Upper Body Weight workout 3 time a week. Like Shaun T. says, keep pressing play and DIG...DEEPER!!! If anyone wants to add me, go ahead, just send a message with "Insanity" in it. :-D
  • jmanthei98
    jmanthei98 Posts: 85 Member
    I have the insanity DVD's at home and have not yet tried them, I am a little scared if I'm honest, Has anyone really seen results from doing this workout? Feel Free To Add Me!

    After just the first two weeks, I noticed an overall improvement in my flexibility, endurance, and form. I'm starting my 4th week now and I can't wait to see the progress in my next Fit Test!

    It is a crazy difficult workout, but just like any other workout, you can modify where you need to and take breaks where you need to. There's an exercise called plank jacks. It's a push up, but when you go down, you jump your feet out to the sides and back in when you push back up. I couldn't do any in the first two weeks, and I did modified push-ups instead. After the first two weeks, though, I could do them. The key is to just not quit!!!
  • mcdonl
    mcdonl Posts: 342 Member
    Been there done that!! Good luck, I just started a second round of P90X but Insantity is a GREAT challenge... The second half is a real killer!
  • djsupreme6
    djsupreme6 Posts: 1,210 Member
    just started my 4th week yesterday...
  • tbellamy1
    tbellamy1 Posts: 353
    Im doing insanity. Im on my 4th week. feel free to add me. I NEED SUPPORT!!! Do you find it weird that Shaun T refers to himself in the 3rd person? lol
  • HaroldPH
    HaroldPH Posts: 7
    I'm down! Add me. I did MAX Interval Plyo today. I've got another 3.5 weeks until I take more pics.
  • shaycat
    shaycat Posts: 980
    I could use more Insanity buddies!
    I am on week two.
    I cant wait to workout today. I love the workouts.
  • Jferg69
    Jferg69 Posts: 241 Member
    Just done Day 8, wow, great program......
  • shaycat
    shaycat Posts: 980
    I have the insanity DVD's at home and have not yet tried them, I am a little scared if I'm honest, Has anyone really seen results from doing this workout? Feel Free To Add Me!

    I had it for over a year and just started it. I am kinda mad I waited so long to try it. I love it and I have seen results already after only one week.
  • MaryinBflo
    MaryinBflo Posts: 437 Member
    I'm starting Insanity April 1st would love buddies! it's a great program and it works no matter your fitness level
  • thcri
    thcri Posts: 459 Member
    I personally think you are all insane No really I think you all are. :) But a good insane I must say. Keep up the good work all.
  • wmchick81
    wmchick81 Posts: 273
    I have a private group on facebook that is mostly (90%) doing insanity. If you are interested in joining us, send me a message :-) I am on Week 6 Day 3, and all I can say is WOWZA!!

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