INSANITY
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Done with Month 1!!!! Yey! Can't believe that its only been 4 weeks. I'll be starting with recovery week tomorrow then THE MONTH 2. I'm scared and excited at the same time. To those who have done month 2 already, do you have any tips to "survive" it? From the posts I read it was pretty exhausting. Oh and is it okay to the ABS on a different time, like in the evening or does it have to be back to back with the cardio? I only have an hour to exercise before going to work and frankly, I need a long recovery time before starting with another exercise. Thanks! ^^,0
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Just started the recovery week this morning with the Core and balance. Loved it. It is less intense than the others but good results on the calorie burn plus great work on the core and ABS. Friend me if you like, we are on the same schedule with Max next week.0
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Done with Month 1!!!! Yey! Can't believe that its only been 4 weeks. I'll be starting with recovery week tomorrow then THE MONTH 2. I'm scared and excited at the same time. To those who have done month 2 already, do you have any tips to "survive" it? From the posts I read it was pretty exhausting. Oh and is it okay to the ABS on a different time, like in the evening or does it have to be back to back with the cardio? I only have an hour to exercise before going to work and frankly, I need a long recovery time before starting with another exercise. Thanks! ^^,
most people probably do it right after, but thats not necessary and most people just do it to get it out of the way. if you can take a break and come back later and maybe you get somemore reps in, thats a bonus if you ask me.
OK, so the stretch video in Vol 2 is probably then only stretching video that isn't 100% boring. he does some interesting stretches throughout the program, including some with the jump rope.
The championship dvd is awesome. Its hard as hell but i honestly did have fun at times. Gameday from asylum 1 is work start to finish. and there is still a lot of rapid fire 'insanity' type exercises in it. Vol 2 is all really complex sequences and big moves that take a lot of effort but are quite a departure from just doing high knees or power knees over and over. It sort of evolved from aerobics class to football camp lol. vol 2 is offically football camp without the helmet lol. he's actually got you diving on the floor in championship.0 -
@ivydiaz1983, @bllecroy - welcome!
@bear_28 - Great job! Agreed with @no_finish_line. It's easier to do it right after so that you can take a shower right after
In p90x, I actually do the ab workout before the weight because I had more energy to complete all the ab moves earlier on.
@mzootie - Great job! Have you seen results yet so far?
@no_finish_line - That sounds fun! I'm going to try Asylum after I'm done with the hybrid.0 -
forgot that Asylum gets harder the more you do it. first entire round really your just learning the moves and developing the strength/skill to do them.
So it doesn't seem as taxing from a cardio stand point... until you get them down and can do more of them, then it gets pretty tough.0 -
After a week of vacation where I did the Recovery Video a few times and completed a few 4.5 mile runs, I am back on teh Program. The Max Circuit was not too bad, but the Max Plyo kicked my butt this morning! I didn't know there where do many different types of push-ups to be done.
It feels good to be sore again, especially in the core and chest. The Month 1 videos were definitely still a challenge for me, but I was not really sore for the last two weeks.0 -
That's awesome! Max Circuit was one of my favorites in the Insanity program. Anything "Plyo" is still my enemy 0
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It was fast and furious for me again last night. If you guys haven't tried it, I suggest that you try it! LOL. It's short but quite challenging because it's non-stop action, like Pure Cardio, but at a much faster pace.0
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I woke up this morning, sore from my first three days of Month 2, looking forward to the "Max Recovery" video.
I hopped on the scale......down 3 pounds from Monday! I guess the key to breaking through a pleateau is taking a week of vacation, drinking a bunch of red wine and eating ice cream with a bunch of runs to maintain, then eat clean for a couple days and break back into Insanity!
I am down about 8 pounds since starting Insanity, hoping the remaining the 20 workouts and some good diet will help me drop about 5 more before its all said and done.
Month 2 is hard, but much more fun IMO.0 -
I am down about 8 pounds since starting Insanity, hoping the remaining the 20 workouts and some good diet will help me drop about 5 more before its all said and done.
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Hi Everyone!
I am on my rest day for week 2. Can't wait to start week 3 tomorrow! This is the first exercise program that I have EVER managed to stick with. :-D
I stupidly didnt take any measurments.. so wish I did. I feel stronger but I'm not sure if I am thinner yet. People have said i am looking it but I can't feel it. lol0 -
Hi Everyone!
I am on my rest day for week 2. Can't wait to start week 3 tomorrow! This is the first exercise program that I have EVER managed to stick with. :-D
I stupidly didnt take any measurments.. so wish I did. I feel stronger but I'm not sure if I am thinner yet. People have said i am looking it but I can't feel it. lol
Take them now. You will see a difference at the end, especially after month 2...lol So take pics and measurements today 0 -
@pinkemi - Agreed with @lyndabyh! You've got to take measures and document your progress like taking pictures and stuff. A lot of time people don't see the scale moving but in reality they're losing fat and look much better. I took pictures like once a week when I was doing p90x and I'm glad that I did that because I could really see the positive progress. Good job!0
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Sorry if someone has already asked this, but how do you recommend incorporating Shaun T's upper body weight training routine while doing Insanity? I really want to do that during my second round of Insanity Thanks! 0
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You have a few options - you could swap out 2-3 of the Insanity workout with his upper body weight training, preferably every other day. E.g. Day 1, 3, 5 can be the regular Insanity workout and day 2, 4, 6 can be the weight.0
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good morning lovelies! I completed month one and I am still alive LOL YAY! Started my recovery week today and after a weekend of fun at the races including booze AND fried foods...I was dragging butt for sure!0
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Sorry if someone has already asked this, but how do you recommend incorporating Shaun T's upper body weight training routine while doing Insanity? I really want to do that during my second round of Insanity Thanks!
i was going to the gym 2-3 times a week after my insanity workout. you could just stick to the program and and the UB workout in 2-3 times a week if your ambitious. might want to eat a little extra if you do it that way.
very jealous of those with this dvd. i cry whenever shaun picks up a dumbell lol. whats it like? can't imagine its 100% devoid of cardio lol0 -
You have a few options - you could swap out 2-3 of the Insanity workout with his upper body weight training, preferably every other day. E.g. Day 1, 3, 5 can be the regular Insanity workout and day 2, 4, 6 can be the weight.
Thanks Proton! Much appreciated 0 -
Sorry if someone has already asked this, but how do you recommend incorporating Shaun T's upper body weight training routine while doing Insanity? I really want to do that during my second round of Insanity Thanks!
i was going to the gym 2-3 times a week after my insanity workout. you could just stick to the program and and the UB workout in 2-3 times a week if your ambitious. might want to eat a little extra if you do it that way.
very jealous of those with this dvd. i cry whenever shaun picks up a dumbell lol. whats it like? can't imagine its 100% devoid of cardio lol
Lol it isn't. There are floor runs (i think that's cardio, not much of an expert haha). I've never done any kind of weight training program so it looks rough to me!
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good morning lovelies! I completed month one and I am still alive LOL YAY! Started my recovery week today and after a weekend of fun at the races including booze AND fried foods...I was dragging butt for sure!
Congratulations on finishing Month One! I'm the same Recovery week starts today! 0 -
probably want to follow proton's suggestion if your brand new to lifting. just to avoid injury/over training.0
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probably want to follow proton's suggestion if your brand new to lifting. just to avoid injury/over training.
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Month 2, Day 1! It was gruesome!!! I was literally a drenched lump on the floor after one hour. LOL
How do you guys survive this? I had to take so many breaks 'cause my heart felt like it was going to jump out of my body. By the last circuit, I could barely keep my core tight as I was so sore. OMG.
Also, do you up your calories during month 2? If so, by how much? I was so hungry at breakfast that I ate my planned afternoon snack. Not sure if its normal to be this famished.
Kudos to everyone who've finished month2! :flowerforyou: And those in the same boat as me, I feel your pain! LOL :drinker:0 -
@mizvandyk - Enjoy your recovery week! And nice profile pic BTW
@bear_28 - I too had to take many breaks and many times stopped before the time for that particular set is up. But you do your best and stick with it the best you can. If your heart rate is in the danger zone, take a quick 5-10 seconds break to recover before pushing hard again. Soreness is gooooooood
If you already had your calorie need calculated, you don't really need to increase it. It's quite common to feel hungry faster especially when you're working your body hard on a daily basis. You could add 1 - 2 snacks into your daily diet e.g. eating every 2-3 hours to fight/prevent the hunger, as long as you're not going over your calorie and macro budget. Keep digging deep!0 -
I started asylum today.. OMG it was hilarious. The moves themself are familiar from Insanity but I swear that agility ladder came alive and grabbed me everytime I got near it. I am NOT coordinated and this was hard for me.I took way more breaks then I wanted to but I had to keep getting the murderous ladder off my feet.
Hopefully as I repeat the videos and get used to the moves I can go faster and harder. I did really like it and I can see that it will give results ( if I don't break my neck..lol). Sticking with it for now0 -
Month 2, Day 1! It was gruesome!!! I was literally a drenched lump on the floor after one hour. LOL
How do you guys survive this? I had to take so many breaks 'cause my heart felt like it was going to jump out of my body. By the last circuit, I could barely keep my core tight as I was so sore. OMG.
Also, do you up your calories during month 2? If so, by how much? I was so hungry at breakfast that I ate my planned afternoon snack. Not sure if its normal to be this famished.
Kudos to everyone who've finished month2! :flowerforyou: And those in the same boat as me, I feel your pain! LOL :drinker:
I have 13 days left; the worse is that fit test and max interval is on day 1 of month 2 and day 15. It's a brutal double dose of Shaun T!
I increased my calories because my calorie burn went up a couple hundred calories... you may want to consider! Good luck with month 2! It's something else! 0 -
I started asylum today.. OMG it was hilarious. The moves themself are familiar from Insanity but I swear that agility ladder came alive and grabbed me everytime I got near it. I am NOT coordinated and this was hard for me.I took way more breaks then I wanted to but I had to keep getting the murderous ladder off my feet.
Hopefully as I repeat the videos and get used to the moves I can go faster and harder. I did really like it and I can see that it will give results ( if I don't break my neck..lol). Sticking with it for now
thats awesome... asylum vol 1?
i'd say its a whole different animal then insanity. Insanity is full of moves that pretty much anyone can do, and therefore its pretty safe to do them rapid fire. when you get to the point of exhaustion, form breaks and there is a chance of injury there if you repeatedly perform the movements incorrectly.
there is stuff in the overtime video i still can't really perfrom well even after doing it 3 times. my heart rate probably gets considerably higher for longer in insanity, but asylum seems like a more complete and way more fun workout. but when you get to the point of exhaustion, there is a legitimate threat of injury from falling flat on your face, rolling an ankle, etc. because of the more complex nature of the moves.
I'm getting to the point that i really don't think i need to work even half as hard as these beachbody workouts work you in order to be happy with the way i look... i don't ever see myself completely abandoning the asylum series tho
Something about the all black indoor area they are in is kind of forboding though lol.0 -
@lyndabyh - you and @no_finish_line are really getting curious about asylum. I'm going to finish my hybrid and jump right into it afterward
@no_finish_line - thanks for the great insight bro!
It's been almost a couple of weeks since I did my final Insnaity Fit Test. Yesterday was my cardio day so I tried the fit test to see how/if I've improved.
My stomach was cramping a little prior to the workout maybe because I ate a larger meal for lunch. That impacted the workout. I was basically on par with most of the moves except for power jumps. In the last fit test, I did about 65 power jumps but yesterday I was only able to do 55
That was dissapointing. But I know I'm better than that. I'm going to strive for better result in the next round.
My upper body started to get a little sore yesterday since I really brought it in the pullups on Monday. Soreness is good!
Hope you all have been digging deep!0 -
Hello everyone,
I have started round 2 of insanity after a short medical break, it seems to be going better than the last round, maybe I have some of the stamina I built from the last one. Hopefully I will get better results this time.0 -
Yep Asylum1. I did strenght today and it was amazing. The moves were just hard enough without being completely overwhelming, the pace was just fast enough and it was fun. I can see this being a go to workout even after finishing Asylum. Add heavier weights and away you go!!0
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