Daily Insane chat, banter and progress!
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Still riding my bike to work. "Finished" Insanity in July...doing Focus T25 now in Beta phase. Going to do Insanity Asylum next. Watched a couple videos online about Asylum and it looks challenging. How does it compare to Insanity?0
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I'd rather do Pure Cardio than Plyometric Cardio..ugh0
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Not sure how Asylum compares. I think it's faster and more of it.
Today was my second fit test. Got better in all but two moves. Then tonight I did HHA Ab Sculpt. I can already feel my clothes loosening up...yay!0 -
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I started week one on monday for the first time. I completed pure cardio today and have no idea how next week you are meant to do that with cardio abs!
I am not following the diet plan as I have a strick plan I am already following that suits my needs. Does anyone think this will be a a problem?
Hoping to able to finish it and the hype will all be true although I am having significant problems with the drills and end up doing the push ups and the leg ups or whatever they are call but cant do the jump yet its just to quick. I ma hoping to get better as I move through the weeks but really going to need some motivation.
Are people drinking the recovery drinks or doing it alone? advice on this would be much appreciated as well.0 -
Grea job Currlee!0
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Alright, fellas, here are my Fit Test 2 results
Switch Kicks: 43 --> 52 (+9)
Power Jacks: 30 --> 39 (+9)
Power Knees: 67 --> 100 (+33)
Power Jumps: 20 --> 22 (+2)
Globe Jumps: 8 --> 9 (+1)
Suicide Jumps: 12 --> 15 (+3)
Push Up Jacks: 0 --> 10 (+10)
Low Plank Obliques: 35 --> 60 (+25)
WOW! I can't believe how much I improved in only two weeks!0 -
Not a fan of max recovery at all! :grumble:0
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Hi all myself and my husband are on week 2 of insanity its been hard but worth it my fitness levels are improving all the time
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Today was the first day of month 2. OMG I wasn't able to get through it. Maybe because of the lack of rest over the weekend and the fit test before the workout but after about 40 minutes I just wanted to quit. I skipped last few minutes as I was running out of time ( i do the workout before going to work) but I'm not sure if I would be able to finish even with enough time.
Will see tomorrow if it's any better. Now i need a lot of sleep. My body is so tired.
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Thanks, SgtBrown.
Kate, those are some amazing improvements!! Way to go. I can't wait to see how you do in two more weeks!
I didn't end up working out this weekend(or the last two, for that matter) or this past Monday so I'm 4 workouts behind. I did HHA Fat Burning Cardio and somefree weights last night; three days with no workout would have been super lazy. Then this morning I got up and did Pure Cardio and Cardio Abs. Then tomorrow was supposed to be Cardio Recovery, but I figured it's low impact enough for an evening workout and it gets me down to only 3 days behind. So I did that tonight, plus HHA Fat Burning Cardio. My legs felt like jelly! See how they feel in the morning. Not trying to overdo it, lol.0 -
Hi
I started week one on monday for the first time. I completed pure cardio today and have no idea how next week you are meant to do that with cardio abs!
I am not following the diet plan as I have a strick plan I am already following that suits my needs. Does anyone think this will be a a problem?
Hoping to able to finish it and the hype will all be true although I am having significant problems with the drills and end up doing the push ups and the leg ups or whatever they are call but cant do the jump yet its just to quick. I ma hoping to get better as I move through the weeks but really going to need some motivation.
Are people drinking the recovery drinks or doing it alone? advice on this would be much appreciated as well.
As long as you are getting enough calories and protein for the demads of this workout, you should be fine. If you don't get enough, your workouts and progress suffer. Also, plenty of water and sleep!
I drink shakeology after my workouts, but lots of people just drink chocolate milk post workout. And when I got to Month two last time, I ended up getting the Results & Recovery formula and that really helped! It helped with soreness and it helped me get thru the workouts. I drank it during the workout instead of water. And I only drank half a serving with double the water cuz it's really sweet for me. Just finding what works best for you is key.0 -
I am starting week 3 tonight so fit test time cant wait to see my results as am feeling a lot stronger after 2 weeks
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Wow amazing results well done I do the fit test again tonight so can't wait to see what I get x0
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Thanks guys. I was so surprised. Each time I was like, okay, if I can just get ONE more than last time, I'm happy and improving. Some things I got to my previous test's number and was like what? I can do a lot more than that!
Only one more week until recovery week! Excited to take my month one photos and see how my body has changed.0 -
When I do my fit test, I write the results on a separate piece of paper and don't look at the previous ones til after. That way I'm not tempted to stop as soon as I reach the previous number.
This morning I did Cardio Power & Resistance then tonight I did HHA Ab Sculpt and some free weights. Slowly, but surely, I'll get there.0 -
This morning was Plyo Cardio Circuit. I was too tired to do HHA after work. And yet here I am, five hours later...still awake. Lame.0
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anyone hate pure cardio as much as I do??? i am in week two and absolutely dreading it tmrw:sad: :sad: :frown:0
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It gets better : )0
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Honestly, I love it. Cant get enough to be honest.
Think of the end result!!!!0 -
I don't mind Pure Cardio.
Today I did Plyo Cardio before work and then came home and did my last Cardio Recovery. Only two more workouts in month one!!! Last time I first saw changes during Recovery Week. I've already noticed changes this time around and I'm not even to Recovery Week, yet. I can't wait to see if there are more visible results next week. So exciting!0 -
I did Pure Cardio and Cardio Abs this morning. Then did HHA Fat Burning Cardio and some free weights when I got home. I wasn't prepared for lunch today so I went and got a turkey blt at a local deli. My head was pounding from all the sodium! So I have some salmon cooking now so I will be ready for tomorrow. It smells so good!!0
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I had little holiday from insanity as my in-laws were visiting us and there was no time or energy left for exercise. I was walking at least 8 hours a day so I had a little exercise. And I was trying to eat as clean as possible. So I did Max Cardio conditioning yesterday and it went really good. My muscle are a bit sore today but it's price I was prepared to pay. I'm going to make some changes this week as I will be working over the weekend and staying in a hotel. Not even sure where to find a gym. I think of doing Max Interval today, Max Plyo tomorrow and recovery on Saturday as it doesn't involve as much cardio. I hope so as it's the first time I'm going to do it. what do you think?0
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I recently had to stay in a hotel on a business trip and took my scheduled dvd's and a laptop with me so I didn't miss a workout. I did the workouts in their little fitness room, but actually would have had more room if I had done them in my room. Didn't miss a workout and felt great.0
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Yesterday I finished Month One. I started Recovery Week today. So proud of me! 0
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Way to go!!!0
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Hi Everyone! I just did Pure Cardio & Cardio Abs for the 2nd time today. So brutal! LOL It's never reassuring when Shaun T's saying how nervous he is for the workout! So I am having a really tough time with Cardio Abs. The part when you are sitting on the mat KILLS my lower back. Its very difficult to not stop every few seconds. Has anyone else experienced this? Will this get better?
Thanks,
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In general, I have to say that Insanity doesn't do much for the lower back or toning the back of your upper thighs. You lose inches and they get smaller, but they never get much muscle tone, which makes sense since this a cardio workout. Maybe add some back workouts with weights a few times a week to try and strengthen your back. Paying attention to keeping your core engaged is important, also, as it will protect your lower back. As the core gets stronger, the pain will lessen. But don't work out thru that pain or you can risk injury. Sit up to give your back a break, then get back into it and in time you will be able to do more. 0
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Today was day three of Recovery Week, Core Cardio and Balance. I'm feeling it in my legs for sure. Just three more days before I get back to the craziness. Oh boy 0
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Yesterday was start of week 6. Max Cardio Conditioning. It went better than last week so I'm happy with the progress. But I struggle so much with all those planks and push-ups. I added some weight training 4 times a week. And I eat more and more.
. Went to get some new jeans on Friday and surprise , surprise 2 sizes down! 0 -
Pure cardio done! Phew!0
