INSANITY WORKOUT starting feb. 17 , 2013!!
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Ok, I'm in a bit of a dilemma. Yesterday was supposed to be rest day. But I love, love, love the classes being offered at my gym on Thursdays. Great instructors + great vibe! But ... instead of resting, I overkilled with 2 zumba classes, 1 step class, 1 kangoo class. Does that mean today is now my rest day? Or am I making excuses for myself and I should just press play? Don't want to keep making excuses for myself!
I'd say press play! Tomo is my rest day and ill be attending crossfit0 -
Awesome! I'm here to help motivate you if you need it!hey megan, i ordered insanity. it should be here today! i am starting sunday. doing it for the same reason you are
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Good luck Megan, I am currently in month 2.
My advice, get some cross trainers or basketball shoes. Running shoes won't cut it as they don't offer lateral support. I suffered a lot of pain before my purchase.
Don't be to concerned at keeping up with the pace they set on the screen, go at your own pace. It is much more important that you follow correct form, and that you keep going. And that you enjoy it enough to keep coming back!
Invest in a heart rate monitor to be able to accurately track calories burnt
If you sweat a lot, some head sweat bands will save you time stopping and wiping
Make sure you have a towel and plenty of water to hand
Getting fresh air into your workout area is a godsend, esp. In month 2
Good luck, don't give up, KEEP PRESSING PLAY!
My question isn't about the insanity workout BUT you mentioned feeling pain until you changed your shoes! Well i've started having knee pain and i purchased some running shoes, I wonder if that's what's causing it, it's so odd, some days its EXTREMELY painful, others im okay, sometimes the pain alternates from knees or could it be from improper squats...IDK! lol
My advice is to YouTube your excercies and check you got the proper form ... If that's not it it's probably the shoes!0 -
Ok, I'm in a bit of a dilemma. Yesterday was supposed to be rest day. But I love, love, love the classes being offered at my gym on Thursdays. Great instructors + great vibe! But ... instead of resting, I overkilled with 2 zumba classes, 1 step class, 1 kangoo class. Does that mean today is now my rest day? Or am I making excuses for myself and I should just press play? Don't want to keep making excuses for myself!
The rest days with Insanity are SO important and I actually looked forward to them. In all honesty I'd just make today your rest day and then shift your workout schedule so that now Fridays are your rest days.
I had to do that when I started because my husband and I took an unplanned rest day because we were exhausted and sore so I just shifted the days and Tuesday ended up being my rest day.0 -
I am starting this on Monday Februay 25th. I am nervous and excited. Hope I can push on when I want to flop back on the couch!
I have a question. My knees aren't the best (had surgery a few years ago for a torn meniscus) do you think this will be too hard on the knees? And will better shoes help?
Thanks everyone! Just came back here from a long time away from MFP and I love this site already 0 -
Hi all! My husband and I started Insanity this past Monday. We are both super pumped to get back in shape and go at it together. I have the typical story; I was blessed to be thin with a fast metabolism, but now that im getting older, things are changing, unfortunately! haha I was a dancer from age 3 until I graduated high school, so I was always in pretty good shape. I even held it together thru college, but after getting married a year and a half ago, I've put on a little weight. Not a ton, but enough for me to notice and my wardrobe selection from my closet to get a little smaller! :[ I'm just not happy with my weight or how I feel. My goal isn't to lose a ton of weight (although a few lbs will be much appreciated!) We have both definitely been very sore this week, but we are loving it! We are somewhat following the nutrition guide. We are using it as an outline, but filling in with some of our own meals. It is definitely a lifestyle change, but we are doing our best! We ordered HRMs this week and are waiting to receive them in the mail. I can't wait to get mine and wish I would have bought one before we started. I am so curious to know how many calories I am actually burning and what my heart rate looks like throughout the workout. I don't have my Fit Test results with me as I am at work right now, but I will try to post them here at some point. I feel like I can already tell a difference in my energy level. I work 10 hour days at the hospital and by the time I would get home every night, I would literally crash on the couch (and sometimes even nap for 3-4 hrs!) I hated feeling the way I did and feeling like I was wasting my evening/nights sleeping. So now, we do Insanity almost as soon as I get home from work, and my nights have been so much better!
Looking forward to this thread and everyone in it being accountabilty partners for my husband and I!0 -
I am starting this on Monday Februay 25th. I am nervous and excited. Hope I can push on when I want to flop back on the couch!
I have a question. My knees aren't the best (had surgery a few years ago for a torn meniscus) do you think this will be too hard on the knees? And will better shoes help?
Thanks everyone! Just came back here from a long time away from MFP and I love this site already
I'm not going to lie! It's probably going to hurt your knees
! It's a lot of running , squats, jumping and lunging basically everything on your knees I'd definitely recommend better shoes tho might help absorb the shock 0 -
Hi all! My husband and I started Insanity this past Monday. We are both super pumped to get back in shape and go at it together. I have the typical story; I was blessed to be thin with a fast metabolism, but now that im getting older, things are changing, unfortunately! haha I was a dancer from age 3 until I graduated high school, so I was always in pretty good shape. I even held it together thru college, but after getting married a year and a half ago, I've put on a little weight. Not a ton, but enough for me to notice and my wardrobe selection from my closet to get a little smaller! :[ I'm just not happy with my weight or how I feel. My goal isn't to lose a ton of weight (although a few lbs will be much appreciated!) We have both definitely been very sore this week, but we are loving it! We are somewhat following the nutrition guide. We are using it as an outline, but filling in with some of our own meals. It is definitely a lifestyle change, but we are doing our best! We ordered HRMs this week and are waiting to receive them in the mail. I can't wait to get mine and wish I would have bought one before we started. I am so curious to know how many calories I am actually burning and what my heart rate looks like throughout the workout. I don't have my Fit Test results with me as I am at work right now, but I will try to post them here at some point. I feel like I can already tell a difference in my energy level. I work 10 hour days at the hospital and by the time I would get home every night, I would literally crash on the couch (and sometimes even nap for 3-4 hrs!) I hated feeling the way I did and feeling like I was wasting my evening/nights sleeping. So now, we do Insanity almost as soon as I get home from work, and my nights have been so much better!
Looking forward to this thread and everyone in it being accountabilty partners for my husband and I!
Welcome to you and your husband! In my first week I noticed my enegry level grow as well ( minus the fact my legs feel as if they aren't there presently ) . I already feel stronger today after doing pylo for the second time , as if it wasn't quite as hard as it first was ! Welcome once again keep up the good work and pushing play !! Feel free to friend me if you need the added support 0 -
Hi Everyone. I will be starting Insanity On Monday February 25th. I attempted Insanity before, but my partner and I quit. I really need to lose weight. I am going to eat simple foods the first week and then switch to the nutrition program the 2nd week. Has anyone here completed more than 1 round of insanity? I have a feeling that I can be successful this time!
I am starting my second round of Insanity on Monday. I finished the program this past Sunday and have been doing a 'recovery' week this week before starting back up. I also have been rotating in some weights and the ab workout in addition to the recovery workout. I lost 20 pounds in 9 weeks on my first go around.0 -
I know I have said this before, but please pick up some glutamine if you are worried about soreness. It has been a life saver!0
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I've read many of you asking about what kind of shoes. I've been ok with my running shoes, but I've heard plenty of people say how they've had issues with running shoes. Most of what I have read recommend cross trainers. With all the jumping and bouncing around you need something that will give you good support. Insanity is no joke and you need to listen to your body as you adapt to the intensity of the workouts. Unless you are already in very good shape don't try to keep up with the people in the video. If you watch you'll see most of the also need to take additional breaks. Listen to your body, don't over do it, but dig as deep as you can!
Also, read about someone not recommending eating too soon before the workout, uh, yeah, good idea!! lol I normally will only eat a banana or drink a glass of almond chocolate milk shortly before my workout and have no belly issues. Hope that helps.0 -
Tried minimalist running shoes once... Quickly paused the video and switched shoes...0
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I tried a few weeks ago, but got discouraged because I couldn't keep
Up. I'm going to try again, after reading all the posts I think I need to try and just go at my own pace. Thanks!! 0 -
Good morning everyone how we feeling today!? I completed cardio power and resistance today . I didnt mind it! I liked it better than yesterday lol. I feel sore today but I feel great! I just feel so happy after I workout ( all the endorphins I suppose)
To my fellow insanity worshipers I have a few questions:
1) do you use shakeology?
2) if so do you find it benefits you
3) do you eat back your excersie calories
1&2) Yes. I absolutely love it. I follow the 5 mini meal plan Insanity suggests, so when I just don't have time to make a meal (especially breakfast), I just blend up Shakeology and BAM, breakfast. The chocolate is really good with banana. I'm totally addicted to it now. I also use P90x R&R for my after workout drink. That's awesome too, really helps with my soreness. They were both recommended by my trainer.
3) No. Sometimes I'll be a little over and the exercise calories will make up for that, but I don't intentionally use them.
Also, pro-tip, the #1 thing I would recommend is investing in a HRM. The one I'm ecstatic over is Polar FT60, totally changed the game and keeps me motivated to keep going as I watch my burned calories go up and up! If I could recommend anything, it would be that.0 -
I started this last Monday.
I lost about 90 pounds 4 years ago and just took off another 25/30 lbs after two more babies (I have 5 kids and my last one was born July4. 2011)
At my highest weight I was 270ish. Right now I'm around 160-165 and I am 5'8''. I really like to get to around 135-140.
I need lots of motivation! I have 5 kids all under 8 years old, a lazy husband, and a third shift job.. oh yeah and I take full time online courses too!
The first day of actual workout was tough for me, yesterday was a the cardio circuit... some of the things I couldn't do. I just did what I could or subbed them for something else. Today will be my cardio recovery. I need it. The bottoms of my feet hurt SO bad. I am scared to go to sleep after work in fear I wont be able to move!! I hope it'll be worth it though!
Also, what kind of heart monitor do you guys have?
Oh wow, good for you!
I mentioned it in my last post, but I highly recommend the Polar FT60 for a HRM. It's definitely pricey, but totally worth it imo.0 -
So, today is my day 4, I will be doing Cardio Recovery. I must say so far I am sore, but far less sore today than I was yesterday. I am up 2 pounds but I'm not worried. I have been drinking water like I have been stranded in the desert for weeks!
I'm surprised at how much I am looking forward to my workouts as crazy as that sounds :laugh:0 -
Week one done! I got my heart rate monitor today...465 calories on plyo cardio circut. And i could already do more than tuesday! Little sore still...but Its all good!0
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Well I did nothing today on my rest day! Busy getting ready to head back to school so that took over my time ill get my crossfit in Tomo night plus insanity so that'll be better good work to everyone 0
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I'm excited to be starting insanity. I will be taking the fit test today and beginning the workout tomorrow. Feb. 25. I would love to have more friends currently doing insanity as well.0
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I'm excited to be starting insanity. I will be taking the fit test today and beginning the workout tomorrow. Feb. 25. I would love to have more friends currently doing insanity as well.
Aiming to take Saturdays off I see.
Today is my off day and my fitness test is tomorrow. Almost messed up my weight loss by switching to a carb heavy diet. Switched to eating sweet potatoes everyday and the weight started going up. going to start consuming a lot of broccoli instead for potassium.0 -
Back on track! Took a "break" from insanity for three days, though I worked my butt off doing other things. Was super pleased that I didn't have to press the pause button this morning.0
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Well I did nothing today on my rest day! Busy getting ready to head back to school so that took over my time ill get my crossfit in Tomo night plus insanity so that'll be better good work to everyone
Woah, crossfit is tough! I'm super impressed you do both.0 -
I might die ! Haha jk me and my roommate do crossfit it's our 3rd month anniversary with crossfitWell I did nothing today on my rest day! Busy getting ready to head back to school so that took over my time ill get my crossfit in Tomo night plus insanity so that'll be better good work to everyone
Woah, crossfit is tough! I'm super impressed you do both.!
Day 8 was accomplished today! I feel good and strong even tho I had to wake up extra early to get it in before the long drive back to school . I might hold off on the crossfit tonight and just do yoga depending what time I get back to campus 0 -
Finished day 5 Pure Cardio. I don't even know what to say about that workout. I finished strong. I'm extremely happy that most of my soreness has gone away 0
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Finished day 5 Pure Cardio. I don't even know what to say about that workout. I finished strong. I'm extremely happy that most of my soreness has gone away
Awesome! Way to keep pushing thru!0 -
On day 14, a rest day. Lost 8 so far, its brutal.0
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Day 1: fit test!
my fit test numbers
switch kicks: 44
power jacks: 44
power knees: 63
power jumps: 21
globe jumps: 6
suicide jumps: 10
push up jacks: 13
low plank oblique: 45
well by the end of that I was quivering. my heart rate stayed right around 180 the whole time, my max is 185 so thats pretty freaking good! tommorow I am eating breakfast after the workout (something simple like a protein shake) I ate an hour before workout today and I threw up after cool down.0 -
I also started on the 17th! Yayy! What a challenge for me, WHEW! I, however do not plan on doing a second workout in the same day. But I am looking forward to seeing someone else's progress who's on the same page. I am 46, and about 45 lbs overweight...but I'm stoked! I love this workout...I hate it when I'm doing it,,,ha ha..It's week 1 so I'm doing pushups on my knees, and moving a little slower at times, but I keep moving. I also need the fresh air coming in the room, and drink ALOT more water than I was. I have also at the same time changed my diet. I know this may sound crazy, but after 1 week, I can't believe how I feel different already! I wasn't going to weigh myself, but I couldn't wait. Lost 1 1/2 lbs...That is miraculous in itself! Honestly, my goal is to comfortably wear a pair of shorts in the summer and also to have more energy throughout the day. Looking forward to reading your posts in the future! Best of luck to your new self!0
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Day 1: fit test!
my fit test numbers
switch kicks: 44
power jacks: 44
power knees: 63
power jumps: 21
globe jumps: 6
suicide jumps: 10
push up jacks: 13
low plank oblique: 45
well by the end of that I was quivering. my heart rate stayed right around 180 the whole time, my max is 185 so thats pretty freaking good! tommorow I am eating breakfast after the workout (something simple like a protein shake) I ate an hour before workout today and I threw up after cool down.
I hear you with the throwing up. I was okay with the fit test but after doing plyo cardio circuit I felt like my body was humming and my stomach was flip flopping after.0 -
I'm just looking into the Insanity challenge as I to seem to have hit my plateau and need something to boost my body back into action. Reading all of the posts here it sounds very encouraging and I can't wait to get going 0
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