INSANITY
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Day 4 of insanity...cardio recovery day...yes some of the stretches were hard and i couldnt hold them for the whole time...but after this workout even though my legs feel a little shaky why am i feeling the need for some kick butt cardio??? only burned 170 calories doing this dvd...maybe that is my problem..im not seeing a high calorie burn but i guess this dvd isnt about calorie burn its giving the body time to recover..right???0
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I only burn about 200 calories from Cardio Recovery and I'm a 220 lb male. 170 sounds pretty good.
The level 1 drills on the rest of the videos are the hardest or me right now. The ski abs, in and out abs. Its the one area I can't keep up at all. What do all the other first month folks find the hardest?0 -
@krislshoe - yep, cardio recovery it's for, well, recovery. The stretches help our body heal faster and for me I felt better after doing that. I was like you, I actually did some P90X weight on the cardio recovery days because I didn't feel like I've worked hard enough.
@dwest - hmm.. I can't remember all the moves in month 1 now because the month 2 moves have been haunting me LOL.. ski abs was one of the tougher one in month 1...it's not that I couldn't do it but my quats for some reason were burning when I did that. Enjoy month 1 as much as you can is all I can say
I took my rest day yesterday which is a few days earlier than what I had plan. There's no excuse but it was due to a last-minute schedule conflict. I plan on pushing hard and finish week 7 here in a couple of days.0 -
Yesterday was Cardio Power and Resistance and I can't do some of the moves either. I just jog in place on the difficult ones.
I was able to the V-push up (I think that’s what it’s called). I couldn't do as many as everyone else but I got in a few.
Today is Cardio Recovery and I enjoy the stretches but my legs are always sorer afterwards.
I think me doing the workout in the evening vs. the morning is better. Some morning I can barely drag out of the bed for work.0 -
getting closer for me! Sunday is my start date..I have two back therapy sessions already set up for next week just to keep my old injury in check!. Any advise on keeping my back injury from getting in the way will be greatly appreciated!! I am so pumped and excited to start AND finish this time!0
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@dwest......anything push up related are by far the hardest thing for me right now...i lack upper body strength and i m hoping by the time im done with insanity i will be bustin out some push ups:)
I'm on week 7 and still hate the push-up moves... and there are so many of them..lol. I'm definitely better at them than I was in month 1. Now they do push-up followed by plank followed by. poush-up jacks followed by... you get the picture.. I figure this week I'll focus on getting though the first set, next week 2 sets and hopefully by the end I can finish them. Baby steps0 -
@lilpe5512 @krislshoe - my wife couldn't do more than 2 pushups just 6 weeks ago. Now she can do 7-9 with good form
@MizVandyk - I've had lower back injury a few months ago and neck pain (I wouldn't call that injury but still it hurt LOL) just a few weeks ago. I took it real easy so that I don't make it worse. I would suggest that you really land softly and reduce the intensity of any high impact moves. It's okay to modify. Also, keep the back straight the whole time and don't skip the stretches/warm up in the video. Let us know how it goes.
@lyndabyh - cool, I'm on week 7 as well. What are you going to do after Insanity? I'm going to start my second round of P90X on 4/8. I already have 2 people joining. Would be fun to have more joining us!0 -
Day 5 of insanity and it was pure cardio....wow...got my butt kicked!!!! but so proud of myself for getting it done cause i really didnt feel like doing it but pushed play anyway.0
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I did day 4 early this morning and plan on doing day 5, pure cardio, after lunch. I need some good cardio considering I ate some junktthis morning for breakfast.0
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Awesome job, you guys/gals! Keep digging deep!
I did max cardio conditioning and cardio abs last night. Again, max conditioning is one of my favs because it's not too long and intense lol! Before I knew it the video was almost over. I guess I could push harder next time! I did p90x ARX the other day and gave it a rave review so I decided to give cardio abs another go. Oh well, ARX is still more effective IMO. 0 -
Been sick, so haven't done insanity in three days. Excited to probably get back at it tomorrow, planning to do a double so I can get back on track. I don't want to fall behind!0
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Saturday:
Since I took the rest day earlier than planned other day, I went on and did the 6th workout of the week to wrap up week 7 on Saturday. I have two 2 more weeks on my Insanity/P90x hybrid!
I did shoulders and arms per my plan to alternate Insanity and P90x. This seems to be working out great so far. I can see that my upper body especially the arms are getting really ripped now. The abs are getting more obvious day by day. While the progress is slow (since we can't spot reduce fat), it's progress nonetheless.
Sunday:
I started week 8 with core cardio and balance. This is the same video I did two weeks back during the recovery week. Guess what? I could keep my arms up the whole time during the last move - shoulders plie. Again, the shoulders and arms work seems to have paid off 0 -
Insanity day 6 completed....i had to take two rest days because life just got in the way...my 3 boys had 2 basketball tournaments and a wrestling tournament this weekend and we had to stay overnight...sooo i took my insanity rest day early and then had to take another day off as well...but the fact that i got right back at it today is huge for me...because many times if i was less than perfect at any workout program i so easily just quit doing it...so i am proud of myself today:)..oh and i was able to push harder in this workout since this dvd was a repeat of day 2....Love, love, love my insanity:)0
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Month one in the bag- recovery week starts tomorrow! I already miss Pure Cardio! So, set me up on what to expect...0
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Great job pushing through!Insanity day 6 completed....i had to take two rest days because life just got in the way...my 3 boys had 2 basketball tournaments and a wrestling tournament this weekend and we had to stay overnight...sooo i took my insanity rest day early and then had to take another day off as well...but the fact that i got right back at it today is huge for me...because many times if i was less than perfect at any workout program i so easily just quit doing it...so i am proud of myself today:)..oh and i was able to push harder in this workout since this dvd was a repeat of day 2....Love, love, love my insanity:)0 -
Toay is day 8, Pure Cardio and Resistance!0
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Insanity day 6 completed....i had to take two rest days because life just got in the way...my 3 boys had 2 basketball tournaments and a wrestling tournament this weekend and we had to stay overnight...sooo i took my insanity rest day early and then had to take another day off as well...but the fact that i got right back at it today is huge for me...because many times if i was less than perfect at any workout program i so easily just quit doing it...so i am proud of myself today:)..oh and i was able to push harder in this workout since this dvd was a repeat of day 2....Love, love, love my insanity:)
That happens! I had to take a rest day earlier than have planned the other day but I made sure I stick with the schedule until the next rest day
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Month one in the bag- recovery week starts tomorrow! I already miss Pure Cardio! So, set me up on what to expect...
Congrats! You'll like the recovery week workouts. The last 1-2 moves in the video are the best Keep this in mind during those moves: "Don't give up!" 0 -
Toay is day 8, Pure Cardio and Resistance!
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Hi guys! I am still on schedule, doing my daily Insanity workouts. Thank god I got through the soreness. I wasn't expecting to be so sore, because I feel like I am in pretty good shape and have done a lot of these moves before.
I have been getting some advice from a MFP user who is also a beach body coach. Since I borrowed Insanity from a friend, I don't have all the other info that came with it, just the DVD's. He plugged in some formula's to help me set up my food diary to be 40%protein, 40% carbs, and 20% fats. I also increased my calories quite a bit. This of course is a little nerve wrecking but I have faith in tried and true things, which Insanity seems to be. I am also aware that many people actually gain a little weight in month 1. So I am mentally prepared for it, as long as it's not more than 5 pounds.
It is hard for me to meet the protein goals so I have made several changes to my diet in the last 2 weeks. I use protein powder, eat protein bars, increased my fish intake (I don't eat any meat except fish). I am actually in the boat of "I can't use up all my calories". Never thought I would be there! I mean, of course, one could eat a real brownie and ice cream and a bagel, but then I would be over on my carbs so I can't. I am trying to get the biggest protein count in with every bite I eat.
My diary is public so feel free to take a peak and critique
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Hi guys! I am still on schedule, doing my daily Insanity workouts. Thank god I got through the soreness. I wasn't expecting to be so sore, because I feel like I am in pretty good shape and have done a lot of these moves before.
I have been getting some advice from a MFP user who is also a beach body coach. Since I borrowed Insanity from a friend, I don't have all the other info that came with it, just the DVD's. He plugged in some formula's to help me set up my food diary to be 40%protein, 40% carbs, and 20% fats. I also increased my calories quite a bit. This of course is a little nerve wrecking but I have faith in tried and true things, which Insanity seems to be. I am also aware that many people actually gain a little weight in month 1. So I am mentally prepared for it, as long as it's not more than 5 pounds.
It is hard for me to meet the protein goals so I have made several changes to my diet in the last 2 weeks. I use protein powder, eat protein bars, increased my fish intake (I don't eat any meat except fish). I am actually in the boat of "I can't use up all my calories". Never thought I would be there! I mean, of course, one could eat a real brownie and ice cream and a bagel, but then I would be over on my carbs so I can't. I am trying to get the biggest protein count in with every bite I eat.
My diary is public so feel free to take a peak and critique
I have the same problem some days, "Can't use up all my calories" When you are trying to eat a lot of veggies you always have calories left over. Sometimes that makes me feel like I didn't eat enough.
I'm trying to stay awake from the scale because it will drive you crazy. Hopefully I have the will power to stay away until I complete the program.0 -
@staceypunk - same here. I normally need to take whey protein, eat some cottage cheese and/or beef jerky to meet my protein target which is 50%! Here are some of the food that I source my protein from:
http://www.fearlessleefit.com/nutrition/food-sources-high-in-protein/
And the protein supplements I use:
http://www.fearlessleefit.com/nutrition/supplements/supplements-i-use-and-recommend/0 -
ok so i have been throwing this around in my mind and kinda want to see what you all think...I am a runner and i LOVE running...I usually run Mon. Wed. and Fri. So i am finding if i run in the morning and do insanity in the evening my legs are super dead for insanity...or they are super dead for running...so i am thinking of doing insanity on the days i do not run..so that would be doing insanity four days a week....do you think i will still get the results i want from insanity...tight abs and toned body by just doing it four days a week????? HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0
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Thanks for the links proton77. Your blog is laid out nicely!0
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ok so i have been throwing this around in my mind and kinda want to see what you all think...I am a runner and i LOVE running...I usually run Mon. Wed. and Fri. So i am finding if i run in the morning and do insanity in the evening my legs are super dead for insanity...or they are super dead for running...so i am thinking of doing insanity on the days i do not run..so that would be doing insanity four days a week....do you think i will still get the results i want from insanity...tight abs and toned body by just doing it four days a week????? HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Running uses core and works on your other muscles too. To get that toned and tight body, you'll need to lose or reduce the amount of fat beneath the skin which you could accomplish by having a consistent calorie deficit from dieting and exercising. Doing Insanity 4 days a week should be fine because you're probably pushing just as hard when you run. If you want to maximize your result, reduce the amount of carb and increase protein intake for a while. What's your body fat% now and how quickly do you want to achieve a tight/toned body?0 -
Thanks for the links proton77. Your blog is laid out nicely!
Thanks
I've a confession to make: I lost a battle last night because I didn't get to workout!! Some last minute issue happened at work when I was about to leave and I ended up working until 10pm to put out the fire. By the time I get home was like 11'ish. But I was able to keep my diet in check and stay close to my target. 10 more days to go and I really need to finish this strong!
Keep pushing y'all!0 -
ok so i have been throwing this around in my mind and kinda want to see what you all think...I am a runner and i LOVE running...I usually run Mon. Wed. and Fri. So i am finding if i run in the morning and do insanity in the evening my legs are super dead for insanity...or they are super dead for running...so i am thinking of doing insanity on the days i do not run..so that would be doing insanity four days a week....do you think i will still get the results i want from insanity...tight abs and toned body by just doing it four days a week????? HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Running uses core and works on your other muscles too. To get that toned and tight body, you'll need to lose or reduce the amount of fat beneath the skin which you could accomplish by having a consistent calorie deficit from dieting and exercising. Doing Insanity 4 days a week should be fine because you're probably pushing just as hard when you run. If you want to maximize your result, reduce the amount of carb and increase protein intake for a while. What's your body fat% now and how quickly do you want to achieve a tight/toned body?
How do i find out my body fat %...just by looking at mfp it is 22%0 -
hey proton, what do you think of that new T25 focus or whatever its called thats coming out?0
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