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Starting P90X/Insanity in February

proton77
proton77 Posts: 409
edited January 11 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm currently 2 weeks into my 2ND round of P90X. I've just ordered Insanity. My wife and sister in-law who have seen my round one results were so pumped up that they too wanted to join me.

Anyone else who are already doing either P90X and/or Insanity, feel free to join here to hold each other accountable :)
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  • EmmaLA16
    EmmaLA16 Posts: 94 Member
    Hi, I've restarted Insanity today. Completed 4 weeks before Christmas but have been ill so decided to start from scratch.
  • proton77
    proton77 Posts: 409
    Hi, I've restarted Insanity today. Completed 4 weeks before Christmas but have been ill so decided to start from scratch.

    Emma: That's awesome. What are your goals for this round?
  • JustJennie1
    JustJennie1 Posts: 3,749 Member
    Just finished week one of month two today. ;)
  • proton77
    proton77 Posts: 409
    Just finished week one of month two today. ;)

    Good job, Jennie! Are you doing Insanity or P90X?
  • JustJennie1
    JustJennie1 Posts: 3,749 Member
    Insanity. I opted for that because I didn't want to buy the extra stuff you need for p90X. I have a friend who is on her second round of P90X. She got awesome results the first time and just want more.

    ETA: I plan on taking a month off when I'm done and doing it over again.
  • MommaSand
    MommaSand Posts: 7 Member
    I have the Insanity workout on it's way. I just know it's going to kill me, but I'm going to give it my all. I'm actually kind of excited to see just how much I can take.
  • Pixi_Rex
    Pixi_Rex Posts: 1,676 Member
    I am doing Insanity... just started this week... my last blog post was about it actually.

    http://likeatrex.wordpress.com/2013/01/23/the-things-people-forget-to-tell-you/
  • proton77
    proton77 Posts: 409
    Insanity. I opted for that because I didn't want to buy the extra stuff you need for p90X. I have a friend who is on her second round of P90X. She got awesome results the first time and just want more.

    ETA: I plan on taking a month off when I'm done and doing it over again.

    My wife is joining me for Insanity on 2/4. Since I've done a round of P90X, I "think" I can do it. Just so I can help set my wife's expectation, what would you say to a female who hasn't done any intense workout like such?
  • proton77
    proton77 Posts: 409
    I have the Insanity workout on it's way. I just know it's going to kill me, but I'm going to give it my all. I'm actually kind of excited to see just how much I can take.

    That's the spirit! :)
  • proton77
    proton77 Posts: 409
    I am doing Insanity... just started this week... my last blog post was about it actually.

    http://likeatrex.wordpress.com/2013/01/23/the-things-people-forget-to-tell-you/

    Thanks for sharing! Feel free to check in here on a daily basis to encourage each other :)
  • proton77
    proton77 Posts: 409
    Have done both-- loved em both. Currently doing a hybrid of insanity/lifting-- but was actually contemplating returning to P90x to mix it up a bit. Good luck to all- and enjoy!

    Way to go man! I tried lifting right after I got done with P90X but quickly returned to doing P90X because I still prefer following the video and not have to remember what to do next.
  • heronfolder
    heronfolder Posts: 27 Member
    Is Insanity something you could reasonably expect to start maybe a week or so after completing 30 day shred?
  • proton77
    proton77 Posts: 409
    Is Insanity something you could reasonably expect to start maybe a week or so after completing 30 day shred?

    Absolutely. I don't see why you wouldn't be able to start that right away given that 30 Day Shred is pretty much cardio and that should have given you a good foundation for Insanity.
  • KyahRose86
    KyahRose86 Posts: 11
    Nice, I'm just starting Insanity tonight. Totally pumped and ready to work my butt off and see changes. Somewhat nervous as well since this is my first time. Got a co-worker that did about 6 weeks, and got sick and couldn't do the workout for awhile. She loves it, and we're both starting today. Good luck with your second go around! :wink:
  • kadinlucas
    kadinlucas Posts: 77 Member
    I did the fit test for insanity yesterday and threw up afterwards... I did want to keep going this morning but I seemed to have really hurt my back (probably jumping around incorrectly...) So I am likely going to keep my results from this fitness test but start the workouts next tuesday.
  • fallonrhea
    fallonrhea Posts: 388 Member
    I did the fit test for insanity yesterday and threw up afterwards... I did want to keep going this morning but I seemed to have really hurt my back (probably jumping around incorrectly...) So I am likely going to keep my results from this fitness test but start the workouts next tuesday.

    I'm at a pretty fantastic level of fitness and I still almost threw up the first couple times I did insanity. It gets better - you get used to it :) I think your stomach just needs to get used to being jostled around like that, haha.
  • lyndabyh
    lyndabyh Posts: 187 Member
    I got insanity on weekend. Just finishing 30DS and starting Insanity on 4/2 . I can't wait but kindof nervous too.
  • MissAnjy
    MissAnjy Posts: 2,480 Member
    I'm starting p90x on Saturday.
  • jbirdica
    jbirdica Posts: 37 Member
    Just finished up week 3 of Insanity. Absolutely love it!
  • allysonvb
    allysonvb Posts: 236 Member
    I'm starting insanity after 30 DS (about valentines day), I'd love to hear what everyone thinks!
  • marvybells
    marvybells Posts: 1,984 Member
    I just got my copy of P90X in the mail today, I wanted to start it Feb 1st but unfortunately I have come down with a nasty bug so I might have to put it off longer...

    I ordered a set of resistance bands, other than that I have a few free weights, push up bars, a medicine ball, a stability ball & yoga mat. No chin-up bar or anything like that. I'm hoping that I can get by with what I have....

    Currently I do 30DS & some other Jillian videos as well as some other HIIT routines i found online. I mix n match them & usually do about 45-60 mins total a day. (sometimes i do weight lifting but it's pretty light weights, more high rep full body compound moves.) With 30DS, level 1 is fairly easy for me now, level 2 is very doable but not "easy", I can hang in but still kind of huff & puff & grunt my way through level 3. I wonder if I should wait until i can say that i have "mastered" every level of 30DS & the other Jillian videos I have before i try P90x.....
  • akb22
    akb22 Posts: 5
    Hello all! Just restarted Insanity a little over 2 weeks ago :)
  • eperex
    eperex Posts: 86
    On Week two of insanity wow intense :D
  • eperex
    eperex Posts: 86
    Hello all! Just restarted Insanity a little over 2 weeks ago :)

    Nice :D what kind of Genre of music do you listening to when doing it ?
  • niswander91
    niswander91 Posts: 8
    Today was my second day of Insanity, really pumped about these workouts. Anyone doing the videos on a second floor? I feel like Im going to annoy the heck out of my neighbors.
  • deansters
    deansters Posts: 59 Member
    I just finished week two
    Going on to do my second fit test
    I really enjoyed it so far and think its a great alternative to the gym
  • KyahRose86
    KyahRose86 Posts: 11
    Hopefully they'll be a bit understanding when they realize it's an adult doing all the jumping and stomping, etc. Could always offer them to join you....HA! I have a friend getting ready to get the disks as well, who lives on an upper floor appartment. Will be interesting to hear about. Keep it up!
  • Dickersondiva
    Dickersondiva Posts: 97 Member
    Tomorrow makes day 51 of my first round of Insanity for me. I gotta say....I made the mistake of eating a "light" meal before my first fit test and I almost threw up. It was horrendous. Needless to say, I kept with it, careful to do it on an EMPTY stomach (lol) and I have done much better. So far, I've lost only 7 pounds but I've lost 18 inches and a dress size. I am 5'9" and currently 206 lbs. I feel better than I have ever felt...and my before/after pics so far are AMAZING to say the least. :0)

    No matter how hard it seems, just stick with it...I promise it gets a LITTLE easier. Take as many breaks as you need...and DIG DEEPER!
  • Mr_Excitement
    Mr_Excitement Posts: 833 Member
    I'm on my eighth month of P90X right now. I've slowly tweaked it over time, substituting some of the easier workouts with routines from elsewhere (replaced Kenpo X with Interval X Plus, for instance). It's a great series for me and I've been very happy with the results. I've lost 19 pounds, and put on a lot more muscle than I expected to.

    I can actually keep up with that Dominic guy in Plyo now, which just blows me away. I used to curse that SOB every time I got to jump knee tucks and he does them double time for 30 seconds.
  • kadinlucas
    kadinlucas Posts: 77 Member
    Tomorrow makes day 51 of my first round of Insanity for me. I gotta say....I made the mistake of eating a "light" meal before my first fit test and I almost threw up. It was horrendous. Needless to say, I kept with it, careful to do it on an EMPTY stomach (lol) and I have done much better. So far, I've lost only 7 pounds but I've lost 18 inches and a dress size. I am 5'9" and currently 206 lbs. I feel better than I have ever felt...and my before/after pics so far are AMAZING to say the least. :0)

    No matter how hard it seems, just stick with it...I promise it gets a LITTLE easier. Take as many breaks as you need...and DIG DEEPER!

    This was an interesting read for me. I threw up after I did the fit test, but I did it first thing in the morning with no food or water in my system (which made throwing up much worse). I then had a read and thought it was due to dehydration and lack of any food. From that I gathered that I should eat before doing it, but you reckon empty stomach is better?
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