Insanity workout

I am going to start Monday ideally. A coworker is loaning me his DVDs... so it just depends on if he remembers.

Hey! I am currently doing it! It's tough but SO worth it! Stick with you I promise you love the endurance you build and the weight you lose!!

Oh heavens no. I'm so out of shape. This is going to be super hard I think. I've never done I, but I've heard enough stories to know its going to kick my butt. I can't wait!

I'm totally down to have an Insanity buddy. It will be nice to have someone out there hurting as much as I am. Lol.

How about you? Have you ever done it before? In shape?

LOL, I just finished last week. Month 2 makes the first month look like the kiddie table. BTW Recovery week is not RECOVERY, the man doesn't know the meaning lol! It is so worth it in the end, good luck ladies....Kick some SHAUN T'S *kitten*!

OH YEA...when you do the fit tests in Month 2...do them on the Sunday, don't do them on the Monday...you will know why when you start the 2nd month and you will be happy you did it the day before...TRUST ME on that one!

I've done some of the workouts, does anyone know the average calories burned in one? I can't find any stats on the beachbody website.

The calorie burn varies quite a bit, with size, height, how long you can stand doing the workouts.... My first week I kept taking breaks because I was dying haha so I would only burn about 300-400 cal. The rest of the first month as my endurance progressed I would burn upper 600s. I have friends on here who have different stats (weight/height) than me who can burn almost 1000!!! Now that month 2 has started it's even crazier...there really isn't an avg because of all the different factors. I would suggest an HRM or manually taking your HR after each circuit and write it down some where so you stay safe for one, and can estimate a calorie burn.

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I'm on week 3 of insanity! It's great. I love how the workouts are only 40 min but so rewarding afterwards! I die when I have to do ski abs/in and outs for the plyometric cardio circuit but other than that i am lovin it. Cant wait to see some results!

LOL, I just finished last week. Month 2 makes the first month look like the kiddie table. BTW Recovery week is not RECOVERY, the man doesn't know the meaning lol! It is so worth it in the end, good luck ladies....Kick some SHAUN T'S *kitten*!

OH YEA...when you do the fit tests in Month 2...do them on the Sunday, don't do them on the Monday...you will know why when you start the 2nd month and you will be happy you did it the day before...TRUST ME on that one!

Excellent advice from my Insanity buddy!! Here's a link to my before/after pics on my blog, in case you are interested:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/danasings

Hi, I did my fit test yesterday but im actually starting properly on monday once my children are back at school. The fit test was tough but its made me want to get stuck in and work my butt off! Feel free to add me anyone who wants to.

Lol! i am just gonna start the recovery week! I was hoping it would be a good rest.... thanks for setting me straight. I am not looking forward to the 4 weeks after but I will push through and do the best I can. thanks for the input!!!

hey everyone
I am currently on the 3rd workout of week 2.
Insanity is totally working or me.
Always looking for some insanity friends feel free to add me ^_^

Starting week 3 today with the FitTest. Feel free to add me!!

I tried to "prepare" myself for Insanity when I started. I was running and doing strength training 6 days a week. Turns out...that doesn't matter hahahaha. However, I' ve never had so much fun working out than with Insanity! I love Shaun T.

Good luck! Have fun!!!

Coach Jimmy, you are one of my favourite cast members from Insanity! Along with Chris doing his power push ups in Max Plyo. Now that is hot! I am starting my final two weeks next week. I found the first week of month two the most challenging and had several times I wanted to give up...it was tough! But the body is amazing and adapts quickly and now I love doing Insanity...almost like an addiction! I think I even prefer the month two workouts to month one. My question is, what to do after insanity? Should one take it down a notch or continue with the same level of intensity? Is it okay on the body? I am 5ft (153cm) and 113 lbs so where I want to be weight wise, particularly after having two kids, don't want to get too stick like! I guess I did insanity for the mental challenge more than anything else because I was struggling to push myself. I think I have come a long way with that. So what next for someone at their goal weight and what sort of new challenges should I be setting myself?

does anyone else feel guilty when they cant make it through a full workout without a break or two? I was doing pure cardio today and had to take a few ten second breaks during some of the workouts. Is that a normal thing?

This is my third time trying to get through Insanity. Even though I didn't make it through the first two times, I learned something each time. The first and maybe most important thing I learned is: you have to have a recovery drink. Trust me. I found out the hard way. The first time I tried the program, I was so sore I couldn't lift my arms. I know the program pushes Shakeology, but due to my budget and my diabetes I can't do it. I have found that Isopure is GREAT. Another thing I learned is: it is okay to take breaks. The people doing the video have gone through the program and even they have to take breaks. This time, i'm trying really hard to eat clean and stick with it.

I am on the Recovery Week at the moment and the sessions are still very tough. I am getting good results though. Good luck and feel free to add me !

@Natasha - No accessories needed for the workouts. You can try youtube or this link to the japanese site, http://www.tudou.com/playlist/id/12293551
the only video that's missing is the fit test but you could find that on you tube. I can email you the Insanity Calendar if you like so you know what to do on what days.