insanity work out?

Fuzzy3713
Fuzzy3713 Posts: 5
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I have been reading a lot about this insanity work out. What is it? By the pics of people it looks like it helped them a lot. Please tell me the details. Would love to try it, or is it not for someone who is just starting to work out?

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  • mstclair03
    mstclair03 Posts: 151
    Hello Fuzzy!

    INSANITY definitely lives up to its name and it not for the faint of heart! That being said, I LOVE IT! Most of the time, I feel like I am just flopping around my room like a fool, but the results don't lie. It's slow progress for me, but I have been losing inches and weight, and feel much more definition and results. I was horrible at cardio before starting, and have improved SO MUCH. If you decide to take the Insanity plunge, I recommend a heart rate monitor, a lot of patience, go at your own pace, and have fun with it!

    Feel free to add me, and I'll help you along your Insanity journey (or whatever journey you decide on)! :-)
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    mmreed Posts: 436 Member
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  • BigLou1988
    BigLou1988 Posts: 1
    Hey Fuzzy, I've been doing the Insanity program along with the Elite nutrition meal book, so far I'm down 18 pds and 3 weeks into it. If you are not active and just starting to workout, Insanity may not be good to start with.
    A lot of exercises are based on from football training. I must say even with me being very active prior to starting insanity, I was dying about halfway threw each DVD lol. It's very tough! Good luck with your goals. :)

    Ps If you still need details about it, drop me a friend request

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