Hey all! I did my fit test yesterday. I was only able to do 6 of the 8 moves.
I could not do the suicide jumps...at all :sad:
I could not do the push-up jacks, as I do not have hardly any upper body strength. So I did "girlie push ups" until I can get enough strength to do an actual push up.
Sweat a ton. A lot more than I have with running over the past 2 months.
VERY VERY SORE today:sick: . But looking forward to this afternoons workout!

Edited to add: And I felt like throwing up afterwards

Me too on the throwing up part but I had something to eat 1/2 before and won't make that mistake again (I WILL find other ones to make). I admire you starting this. It is all about becoming a better you. Hang in there with me and us. We can do it together.

Thank you very much I ate soon before the fit test too. No food before. That was just awful :indifferent:
I am definitely sticking with you, and everyone here!! Cannot wait to see what all we can accomplish together!! :drinker:

started 6/3 with plyo instead of fit test. i like to do my cardio in a fasted state and then eat/protein shake afterwards before my very earned shower!!!

getting cardio p&r done today! sitting steady at around 138-140. i've got to take measurements today as it seems to be a much better way of tracking insanity results. last time i lost a few pounds but a whole pants size in the first month.. seems lots of people have better results in the inches than lbs!!!

Anyone have a guestimate on calories burned on Day 2? Do not have a HRM but it is #1 on the wish list for father's day (which is kinda sad in a way).

I will have be starting my workout in a few hours. I use a HRM. I would think it would be at least 600 to 800. I will give you my readings after my workout. We are close to the same weight. A lot of people will say you always burn 1,000 but this is misleading. A male of average weight, in pretty good shape, burns around (around, you could easily be 200 calories in either direction) 1000 calories doing a month two DVD with intensity. That said, there are lots of variables. Smaller women often come onto these boards to complain that they burn as few as 350-400 calories doing the month one work outs. Here's a few of the more important variables:

1) Sex. Men tend to burn more calories than women in the same activity. It's not universal, of course. A woman with a lot of muscle mass may burn more calories than a man of similar weight with a higher body fat percentage, but mostly men burn a few more calories than women.

2) Body weight. This is a big one. A tall man can easily weigh 250 pounds and still be "healthy". A 250 pound person is going to burn a lot more calories than a 100 pound person doing the same things. It takes more energy to move more weight.

3) Body fat percentage. Having more muscle means you burn more calories doing things. Anything. Having more muscle burns more calories sleeping, walking, working out, whatever. It's one of the reasons that strength training is good for working out, even when it doesn't burn as many calories directly.

4) Intensity. Obviously the harder you go, the more you burn.

5) Length of exercise. Month one DVDs average 30-35 minutes. Month two DVD are 45-60 minutes. Obviously you burn a lot more doing month two DVDs.

A heart rate monitor is the most accurate. That is an awesome fathers day gift. I love mine.

I use Body media Fit arm band. Other friends use HRM or fitbit. Bodymedia & fitbit link to MFP. I can say I LOVE my arm band. Seeing my calorie burn for the entire day & during my work outs keeps me motivated like nothing else. I gotta see my numbers and I don't like guessing.

You can use MFP to guess your work out burn. It is so variable though like mentioned before by teamryan.

Drop lots of hints for the gift...if all else fails just go get the one you want yourself ;-)

My brother has Body media fit arm band too. He loves it. His is in sync with my fitness pal too, It is amazing. It even tells you when you are actually sleeping and how much actual sleep you get when your body is not moving. Amazing technology.

I am feeling both WOW and abetter about how I did. I went all out and kept up for the 1st 25 minutes but struggled the rest of the way. Focused on learning new moves and a few things I'd done before but called different names (like cross country). Drenched but feeling great. What a workout. Looking forward to hearing from the rest of the crew.

Thanks Ryan I will use 650 as an estimate.

As to hints for a heart rate monitor. I did not hint. I TOLD. Now lets see if I get it. Almost positive I will. I will be guided by your burn until my HRM arrives.

Oh yeah, ate a good size dinner about 20 minutes after finish and I am still hungry.

I'm on day 9 and did "Pure Cardio" today.
And I usually press play around 1030AM but I didn't do so until 530PM because I just didn't feel like it.
But I did press play and it was great!
Though I still got my rear end handed to me good, I saw a big improvement in myself.
I could keep up through 80% of the warm-up when before it was only like 50% or 60%.
I can feel my globe jumps getting better.

Improvement is on the horizon people. Though today maybe awful and everything is sore (even muscles you didn't even knew you had) it gets easier to get through it and push yourself harder! : )

Stay motivated everyone!

Im on day 4 today, and ache all over, especialy my calves! I do my work out in the evening, is there anything I can do to ease the pain?

Im on day 4 today, and ache all over, especialy my calves! I do my work out in the evening, is there anything I can do to ease the pain?

Make sure you are getting enough protein in your diet. Don't cut clean protein with the idea of reducing calories.

Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) which occurs after a workout is the result of damage to your muscles which needs to be rebuilt to make the muscles stronger. If you don't have the protein needed to rebuilt your damaged muscles, the soreness will last a lot longer.

Other than that, stretching, drinking plenty of water, and getting 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night will help fine. Be careful with painkillers, though, they just mask the pain, and you could end up over doing it and seriously hurting yourself before you realize it.

Exactly. Once you get stronger and your muscles grow the pain will be less and less. My first 2 weeks of P90X I could barely walk. Make sure you get something in your body within 20 to 60 minutes of a workout. That is very important. Your body needs it. I myself take a post workout recovery drink on days where my workouts are intense.

Sleep is also very important. Sleep is where your body recovers. If you want to push it hard the next day, you need 7 to 8 hours every single night. If you aren't getting enough of it, you won't be ready for the next workout. Sleep is also where muscle grows, and if you don't rest, you will not change. People who lack sleep also have higher incidences of poor nutrition. So whatever you do, get your sleep.

Day 3 of Insanity!! LOVE IT!! I am focused more on my form than speed. I know I will eventually build up to speed too. If I cannot do a move YET, than I modify it. Great workout - sweat like crazy. It actually goes quick.

I have been drinking a protein shake (around 110 cal) immediately following the workout. Does anyone else do that? I have so much energy during the day now. I have a desk job and I swear I want to bounce out of my chair. I also want to do a second workout (walk, jog, yoga) does anyone else have that urge?

What is everyone logginging their calorie burn for insanity workouts as? Is it high impact areobics or circuit training? ans is the Calorie burn accurate on here for this?