INSANITY fit test... should I choose another program?

looks good to me. its up to you though. I say give it at least a week or two. When you do the videos go at your own pace, take breaks when you need to, drink water. And push your self. You don't have to go for as long or as fast of them. Get the workout you want.

keep in my that even the models and fitness people on all fitness videos also had a day when they couldnt do a push up either. getting fit is a personal thing and nothing wrong with not being as fit as someone who has been doing it longer than you.

Since you already have insanity I would follow through and do as much as you can without over doing it. you dont need to keep up you just need to keep doing it. stick with it. before you know it, you will improve and feel great.

keep a log with notes of how you feel, and your progress. its all good.

have fun!

I'm going to say yes because if you're not fit enough then it's very likely you also lack the control to be able to execute the plyometrics exercises safely and with good form. I'm not the cheerleader type who says YOU CAN DO IT! I'm the voice of reason letting you know this program was designed for people who were already fit, looking to get fitter, who needed minimal instruction on how to be able to perform these advanced exercises properly. If that doesn't sound like you, look elsewhere for safety's sake.

Hi! I think you should stick with the program. You'll get better every two weeks. You rocked the first part. Give your body time to adjust. I personally think Tonya (the lady) lies about her power knees.

I did the fit test about a week ago. My results were similar/ worse than yours.
In order:
57, 36, 62, 23, 5, 0, 9 (girlie press ups), 29

I looked at the first DVD (my boyfriend had to set so I didn't buy it) and I thought it loomed boring. After reading all these posts though- I might give it a go.

Have you started it yet? If so, how did you get on?

I'm going to say yes because if you're not fit enough then it's very likely you also lack the control to be able to execute the plyometrics exercises safely and with good form. I'm not the cheerleader type who says YOU CAN DO IT! I'm the voice of reason letting you know this program was designed for people who were already fit, looking to get fitter, who needed minimal instruction on how to be able to perform these advanced exercises properly. If that doesn't sound like you, look elsewhere for safety's sake.

Im adding this in there again cause its good advice. As with most, if not all exercises, form is more important for total muscle and bone health than doing it wrong and potentially injuring yourself. For instance landing softly is not just a term he throws out there. It s important for joint, tendon and ligament health. And its harder to do than landing like a brick. If you find yourself doing that its time for a break.

Day two is better. Don't give up. You WILL get stronger. You don't have to keep up with the peeps on the video. Just do what you can do, and over time, you will improve. Guaranteed. I am starting month 2 tomorrow!

I decided to give it a shot. Day one wasn't TOO bad... but what should I do when they do something I just can't do? I mean, if I just sit there when they do pushups, I'll NEVER be able to do one. Today I just held a plank when I was supposed to do pushups... is that enough to make me slightly stronger and able to do an actual push up?

perhaps knee pushups or wall pushups?

wow way better than i did on my first fit test and i was so sore the next day i almost couldn't move and steps killed me but i kept on pushing through and just started my second week and i am not sore like i was and i still have to take more breaks than they do but i still get a great work out and i went from doing zumba twice a week to this so if i can keep going i believe anyone can

I completely agree! I wouldn't attempt it but in reality I think I'm beyond that type of fitness but still very focused on being the best that I can be... in the office we all work out together, walk at lunch, sign up for races and do other things for strength and overall encourage and support each other. You have to get real with yourself first to be successful. We have a friend that is completely sedentary, doesn't even walk, is in her 50's, has about 50 pounds to lose, eats wrong and is on "trying" Insanity for the second time cause her foot hurt last time. Well Yeah! I don't get it... don't set yourself up for failure. Start small, ask for support (it's really okay!), get your diet in check and just get moving.

My fit test was pretty much the same. But I stuck with it,and after the first week I already feel stronger & can do more than when I started. Was a tough week, no doubt, lots of muscle soreness, but so worth it. I lost 4.5 lbs and about 3 inches already. I do as much as I can, and any exercise I can't do (old wrist injury & hip issue), I modify. I just do one of the ones I can, or if nothing else, jog hard in place. I'll often do stabilizers while they are doing push-ups, because I can only do so many. Great core workout and not so hard on the wrists. Keep at it and I think you will love it. I am excited to take the fit test for the second time to really measure my progress.