Insanity Buddies!

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  • jdub224
    jdub224 Posts: 120
    I am starting Insanity! on Monday. It will be our 3rd 9 week session in the past year.
    I would say one tip that I haven't seen on here yet is to get at least 1 friend that is motivated to workout with you daily. Someone who will show up everyday and motivate you. The DVD is only so encouraging, but Shaun T can't see you standing there while he's working and sweating. However, if your buddy is laying it all out and you're taking a siesta it "should" motivate you to get back in quicker and stay stronger.

    Best of Luck!!
  • deemartin2
    deemartin2 Posts: 168 Member
    Completed my fitness test today. I felt like I got hit by a train and I LOVE it! Good luck to everyone who has started or starts today. :)
  • MdotSole
    MdotSole Posts: 56 Member
    I'm down to my last couple of weeks of Insanity!!! My biggest word of advice is to just stick with it. Some days I'm pumped and energized, some days I dread pressing play because my energy level is so low. I was in the worse shape of my life when I began, and I'm not going to say that Im going blow for blow with the cast on the DVD but I can at least say I'm getting in on a piece of every set now. I went nearly three weeks without results, but then it seemed like one day I woke up and things just changed overnight. In my 8th week now I'm down 20lbs and 4 inches off my waist. Press PLAY!

    I'm always looking forward to meeting positive people. Anyone looking to give/receive support please feel free to add me! Good day.
  • Southern_Cross_Girl
    Southern_Cross_Girl Posts: 29 Member
    Great post! I'm going to start a 6 week boot camp but after that this has totally tempted me to do Insanity!
  • jenner_baby
    jenner_baby Posts: 13
    I also have insanity, thinking to start it after I finish my Lesmill Cambat workouts :) Its ruff but I felt so great when I did it a while back.
  • BRYG420
    BRYG420 Posts: 4
    Hey! I have the Insanity set as well and am looking for a workout buddy! How far into the workout are you?
  • frankensteen
    frankensteen Posts: 75 Member
    I started Insanity today! I'm so excited to see what kind of results it gives me. I've been falling off the wagon a lot lately and I feel like having such a structured, consistent plan will help me a lot. Plus, I get so pumped up by the Intensity of it all - nothing better than that beast feeling!

    I started last week and got two days in before I injured myself (my life is pathetic - I wrecked my knee running into a bed and couldn't even use the stairs for a day!) but I'm all recuperated and ready to go.

    If anyone else wants to add me, we can do this together! The more the merrier!

    And thanks to everyone who has posted their advice/personal experience with Insanity. All great tips :)
  • eggsmilkbread
    eggsmilkbread Posts: 184 Member
    I'm starting week 3 today! I love insanity so far. Feel free to add me, whoever! :flowerforyou:
  • mzootie
    mzootie Posts: 133
    That is awesome. The combo of MFP and Insanity will give you amazing results if you stick to it. I made it through my 1st week and I love it. It is tough but just do what you can. Good luck. Friend me if you like so we can support each other
  • jessgroppe
    jessgroppe Posts: 2
    Hi all. Day 1 Fit Test of Insanity today! My back is kind of sore, but otherwise, this is gonna be great, but super hard! Def need some encouragement when the workouts get really difficult.

    Question --- does anyone know the best way to log the Insanity workouts in MFP? I think I have to estimate calories burned based on age, etc. especially since I really dislike heart rate monitors.

    I'm also starting my 3rd week of MFP and already lost just under 4 pounds. My goal is 10 pounds by end of May, so I am well on my way and kind of addicted to MFP -- keeps you soooo honest!
  • deemartin2
    deemartin2 Posts: 168 Member
    I'm down to my last couple of weeks of Insanity!!! My biggest word of advice is to just stick with it. Some days I'm pumped and energized, some days I dread pressing play because my energy level is so low. I was in the worse shape of my life when I began, and I'm not going to say that Im going blow for blow with the cast on the DVD but I can at least say I'm getting in on a piece of every set now. I went nearly three weeks without results, but then it seemed like one day I woke up and things just changed overnight. In my 8th week now I'm down 20lbs and 4 inches off my waist. Press PLAY!

    I'm always looking forward to meeting positive people. Anyone looking to give/receive support please feel free to add me! Good day.

    Thats awesome!! Way to go!!
  • mzootie
    mzootie Posts: 133
    Started 2nd week and I love it.. Do what you can and stay with it you'll be happy you did. Friend me if you like. Dig deep...
  • bearhugz57
    bearhugz57 Posts: 4
    Super awesome deemartin!!! I will go home & press play tonight when I get home from work. I skipped 2 days in a row so I did one video this a.m. before work and after today, I will be caught up. My knees aren't as cooperative every day but as you said, I am way better than I was when I started too. I notice that I'm more balanced (in more ways than just physically) and my endurance has definitely increased. I don't always have the energy to stand Shaun's yelling (lol!) but I've learned to love him and hate him all in one. It'd definitely a great workout program (though a bit hard on the knees because of all the jumping). ;-)
  • bronx1101
    bronx1101 Posts: 48
    was anyone else so sore after the first day they could barely walk. I can't believe how sore my calves are they hurt like never before. I have been working out with jullian and Jackie warner for a year and running for 5months . But this insanity was killer.

    YES! It took about 3-4 days to recover. I could barely get out of bed. It was terrible.
  • BrawlerBella
    BrawlerBella Posts: 400 Member
    After illness I restarted month 2 today. Awesome workout. For those ppl without an HRM this site might be helpful in calculating cals burned. http://www.everydayhealth.com/food-fitness/exercises/calories-burned-i
  • Mtfd02
    Mtfd02 Posts: 239 Member
    I'm on day 31 of Insanity and I am a beachbody coach, feel free to add me anyone and msg me if you want learn about other products...
  • joharifit1
    joharifit1 Posts: 18 Member
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  • Libralove89
    Libralove89 Posts: 3
    I just ordered my insanity today and I'm so excited to try it!
  • LeeWorrall88
    LeeWorrall88 Posts: 80
    I want to start it just havent really got a proper room where I can do it :/
    Conservatory would be good but we have one of those Light/Fans that dangle down, Id be scared of hitting that as I know you are jumping quite abit in Insanity.

    Another room that is probably ok, is upstairs and the floor boards creek like mad which Id find annoying

    Bleh
  • Shetchncn1
    Shetchncn1 Posts: 260 Member
    I bought it tried it and decided I need to work out some just to get to a start level. But I AM going to and I will post my T-Shirt. GO FOR IT.
  • Mtfd02
    Mtfd02 Posts: 239 Member
    About to start month two next week! feel free to add me so we can go insane together
  • jessgroppe
    jessgroppe Posts: 2
    YES!!! My back was actually really sore last week after the 1st two days, that I actually had to take 2 days off to rest my back. I hope this didn't totally set me back. I started back up again but technically I'm behind 2 days and now just checking off the calendar when I complete the workouts instead of on the actual day of the week. Ah well!! Better than nothing, right?
  • lovelylauz02
    lovelylauz02 Posts: 20 Member
    Hey Lady!!


    I am two weeks in and I completely understand your apprehension. I am fairly fit (I run regularly and lift weights) and this thing continues to KICK MY BUTT!! I love it though.

    Please send me a friend request and we can keep each other motivated to... Dig Deeper!! :)

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