P90x, Insanity, Turbo Fire, 30DS, ?

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Good luck!

Woops, read that wrong. I thought you said you were gone 12 weeks, but looks like it's 5 months. Then you can just repeat the whole program over once you finish once. Also, the workouts are 30mins-60 mins depending on the day.

I have done Insanity, Turbo fire, 30 day shred, and Jillian Michaels yoga. I like to switch exercises, so I don't become bored. I like all the videos and they all have their own benefits. 30 day shred is great for toning and it can ease you into doing things like Insanity. Turbo fire is a great cardio workout and is fun. insanity really is insane, but if you really want to get yourself toned fast......Insanity is the exercise. I love.......love....Jillian Michaels yoga. I have never tried P90x, but have seen some wonderful results from others on here that have used it.

If your working 12 hour shifts, you might want to try 30 day shred on those days and maybe throw in Jillian Michaels yoga. I can send you some links if you want to try some of these for free and see how you like it.

Loved 30DS but then I tried TurboFire.....which kicked my *kitten* to start with. It's a lot of fun and it's a well thought out schedule. I do get easily bored, so I intersperse jogging and swimming, as you plan to do with the gym. I've heard a lot of people say about insanity "I'd recommend it, but I'd never do it again" so that's going on my list after I finish TF in 6 weeks!!

P90X I've seen some amazing results for, never tried it though.

Only thing I'd say for a hotel room (or any room above another) is: TurboFire does require "bouncing" as my husband puts it, so you might want to think about whether it'll impact people below you!

ive done p90x and insanity. i also have p90 for my gfriend. you say youre out of shape. if thats so then id steer clear of p90x for a bit, it includes alot of strength exercises for a home video. there are alot of pull-ups and the program ramps up quite quickly so unless you can alrady bang out five deadhang overhand pullups and stick with p90 which gives you the platform for p90x. it can be demotivating having to sub an exercise and not do as tony is doing.
insanity is great, it gets your heart rate up and is more focussed on cardio, you'll sweat! try this before p90x id say. sorry i havent tried the others.

I've done P90X and Insanity...30DS, too. If you're looking for something with little to no equipment I would suggeset Insanity. You need zero equipment. It's all cardio and resistance moves using your own body weight. It's pretty intense, but you can modify the moves and I know that for me, I noticed a huge improvement after only 1 week. It's a 60 day program, but you could easily repeat month one to give you your 12 weeks.
Good luck!

I also work away and do insanity in my hotel room. Its noy ideal with the jumping around but it doesnt require equipment and gets you sweating like no other!
You can definitely feel the difference and even if you have to stop now and again, you can feel yourself getting stronger which is always a bonus.

Good luck!

When I was travelling a lot I bought a pair of water contain weights, kept in a waterproof bag. These are filled from the tap in your hotel room. I also ripped a couple of programmes to my iPad. But now there are apps and most hotels have wifi for downloading but often not in rooms. Also used an exercise band taking three moderates to mix and match. Liked to do a mixture. Protein powder a must too, but don't let it look as if it's anything suspect going through customs. Don't forget the value of fire escape stairs for going up and down and calf stretches, plus the rails are great for stretches.

If on sky I used sky fitness, but now I have a sling box so I can access from home any program I can currently do. Unfortunately many hotel pools are too small to do serious swimming. Can often pay as you go in local gyms too, and often worth a monthly membership. Check for vouchers on line before you go too as there are often freebies and discounts. Travel in trainers, take essentials such as costume, swim hat ( have used shower cap before) and pool shoes. Trainers are needed too, often leave essentials at hotel or client to save transporting back and forward.

If you are a seasoned traveller then I apologise if I am covering stuff you already know or is obvious, but felt I would cover it as I used to spend up to 6 months a year travelling. Have survived without luggage too.

Use hotel towels but take your own wash cloth, wipes or flannel. In Africa I use nit shampoo as a body wash to eliminate body lice and tics on travel and gym hygiene is suspect. I don't shower in strange gyms but in my room. Don't walk around in bare feet Even in your hotel room, there are nasty versions of innocent infections in multiple used facilities or swim in unknown water. Also take own needles and syringe kit in case of injury. If running outside a personal alarm is a must in some districts plus a cash load card rather than a credit card. Safety first, don't do anything unsafe but local staff may have guest passes if they join a gym. Most hotels have plasters etc and emergency numbers. Don't forget travel insurance and from uk a European health card. Athletes foot cream is often hard to get in some locations as is allergy lotions for bites. Tweezers for stings and nail files for broken toe nails. Ask for a downstairs room close to reception and not at the end of a corridor if you are a gal, not next to a lift or stairs, I don't smoke so i also always ask for a non smokers room, they are cleaner especially if getting close to the carpet. Check that the window locks shut, I have had monkeys in my room before now. Shake shoes in case insects get into them in tropical climates. Hang sports gear up if reusing as attracts cockroaches if dirty. Hygiene important too if weather very hot and limited clothing in case. Can exercise in room in pjs.

Have also bought cans or water bottles to use as weights. Of course a power adapter, been caught out by that one before....

Have fun and enjoy your trips.

Jasmin

I've done 30DS and Insanity. Both have their benefits, but I wouldn't recommend Insanity for anyone starting out, especially after 12 hour days - it's just not realistic. 30ds is a good starting video and not too long. I mixed up the videos, doing mostly level 2 and 3. Once you've done that for a month, then maybe you'll be hungry enough for Insanity. Again, I mix up Insanity and incorporate it into my workouts (don't follow the 60 day plan) and love it. Also, I live on the 2nd floor of a complex and sometimes have to modify Insanity because of all of the jumping - so this is something to take into consideration while travelling.

Im currently doing 30ds and LOVE IT.

I have done the Insanity, and finishing up on the last week of Insanity Asylum. Insanity is a 60 day program, that you can do anywhere, anytime, without the need of any equipment. all you need is water and a towel!! It gives amazing results!!

I'm actually a beachbody coach, so you could order the product through me, and join my online private facebook group. It provides accountability, motivation, nutrition, and support throughout the entire 60 days. I am redoing Insanity myself and will be part of the group. Messsage me if you'd like more info on joining!