Unable too keep up with Insanity work out!!

I start in the morning. As I understand it, though, you shouldn't be able to keep up, at least at first. Stick it out and do as much as you can as hard as you can. Strive for doing it all, but don't hurt yourself. You should find that you start being able to last longer as you progress. As long as it's just soreness, work through it (moving will help reduce soreness long term by keeping the lactic acid from pooling in your muscles). Good luck.

I have fully completed the 60 days once and almost completed it a second time. Two weeks to go. Don't get discouraged and don't feel you need to keep up with them. Most important is that you do the exercises correctly. Go at your own pace and if you need a break, take it. Remember those on the video are all very fit and have been doing hard core workouts for a long time. Don't expect to keep up with them. If you stick with it, I promise you that you will be that much more fit and be able to do that much more within a month.....and then the second month starts wink:

I just finished the program his past weekend. After day #1, I was lying on the floor gasping for breath, and I had already taken a zillion breaks during the workout. You'll still take breaks throughout, but it's fun to push yourself and see how much further you can get than the last time. Your progress will astound you, I promise. Keep it up

I don't focus on keeping up with the people in the video, I worry about keeping up with myself and pushing myself to my limits. The people in the videos need breaks and they are in far better shape than I am so surely I can take a break here and there!

I dont know anyone that was able to keep up with the video. Hell, it made me puke! Out of the 1 minute exercises I probably did it in 10 second increments, took a 10 second break, did 10 seconds etc. Then I worked my way up to 30 seconds each exercise. this way I was doing every exercise on the video, and not pausing it.

I just started yesterday! It's super hard, huh? Hang in there. Reading these posts makes me feel like I can do it!

Just do what you can. The first time I did it was at a friend's house and I though she was kidding when she said there was more after the warm up. I was dying!!! If you keep up with it you'll be able to do more as you get stronger and better conditioned. And all of those people on there are so in shape and they are struggling- so don't feel bad as a beginner.
It doesn't get easier because your body can push harder each time but eventually you will be able to finish a workout. I have to pause it sometimes because my heart rate gets really high

do what you can. write down your results of the workout.... what you skipped, how many reps you got in, what time during the dvd you stopped, etc. then in 60 days, do it again, then compare results! keep on working and revisiting that fit test every 60 days... if you're true to your diet and exercise, it will continue to get better results!

I started yesterday (again). My goal is to complete the 60 days this time. I impressed myself comparing how I did 2 months ago. I pushed myself last night and felt so good afterwards, knowing that I can push myself each day. Good luck to you and others! :flowerforyou:

Okay! I did the fit test, which left me very sore the next morning but I continued with the actual first day of insanity today! I was only able to complete like 70%.... I just couldn't keep up!

All the people new to insanity out there, how are you guys doing? Are you guys having trouble too?

Fitness doesn't happen overnight. It will probably take 3 weeks or more to get in better shape.

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Insanity is super hard but do it at your own pace and remember "FORM IS EVERYTHING" , I think after a few rounds you'll (Kinda) get the hang of it. Even the people in the video (including Shawn T) need to take additional breaks but to get 70% done is still amazing keep up the good work.

Beauty of INSANITY- is you push yourself to YOUR limit and then build up from there. Don't give up! You feel amazing in a few more days- and ready to take on the world!

You will get better at it trust me! The first day after the fit test I was taking breaks left and right during my workout. Even the people in the video take breaks from time to time. Just remember to push yourself and keep at it. After doing the first month of workouts I noticed that i was able to get through the Plyometric cardio workout much better after week 1&2. Just keep going, I star month 2 today!!!

Beauty of INSANITY- is you push yourself to YOUR limit and then build up from there. Don't give up! You feel amazing in a few more days- and ready to take on the world!

Very very true.

I'm just finishing up my third time completing Insanity and I love it. It's a butt-kick, yes, and very difficult, yes... at first! After a few weeks in, you'll notice a definite increase in your endurance and your strength. It's worth the challenge, as it changes your body and your athleticism fast. Like all of the great advice offered so far, go at your own pace. Do what is challenging for YOU, where you are at. Buy a heart rate monitor and watch your zones. If you can't finish an exercise, modify it until the set is done and Shaun T moves on to the next, or if a certain body part is absolutely tiring out from exhaustion, try some sprinting in place to keep your heart rate up while giving that muscle a short break. Also make sure you take your recovery days, and if you don't have the recovery formula, try some chocolate milk and a protein powder after your workout to help your muscles recover. Good luck and keep at it - it DOES get easier over time, I promise!