Anyone doing Insanity at the moment?

safetyqueen25
safetyqueen25 Posts: 38 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Yesterday I started month 2 of Insanity. I just wondered if anyone else was doing it at the moment, would love to discuss with someone.
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  • ssbmacdaddy
    ssbmacdaddy Posts: 124 Member
    Just finishing core cardio and balance week. About to start month 2 - excited for the prospect
  • safetyqueen25
    safetyqueen25 Posts: 38 Member
    How did you find the recovery week? I found it easy on day 1 and a bit boring if I'm honest - think I was used to weorking out so much harder. But I felt it got harder as the week went on - and I was burning more calories towards the end of the week.

    Day 1 of month two is so long, I did think it was a bit unnecessary to do the fit test and an hour long workout - I wasn't able to give thr workout as much after doing my best in the fit test.
  • Monty_P
    Monty_P Posts: 62 Member
    Meee although I'm only on week 2.
  • martz29
    martz29 Posts: 19 Member
    I am. Only just finishing week 1 though. I completed it last summer though, this is my second round.
  • toffee2013
    toffee2013 Posts: 344 Member
    I'm starting another round tomorrow as my workouts have gotten lazy and unorganized . Feel free to add me x
  • safetyqueen25
    safetyqueen25 Posts: 38 Member
    Thanks guys - what are your throught on month 2 - those who've done it before?

    I didn't feel like I was in the zone all last night - after doing the fit test - I just couldnt give the actual workout my all at all so I think tonight will give me a better indication.
    I also think recovery week has taken some of the wind out of my sails - need to get back to that mentality of going hell for leather.
    Althought I got the feeling I need to think about month 2 differently - the warm up seemed slightly easier but I guess that is because the workout is longer - some of the moves felt more about strength than speed. Although I couldn't do the side suicides at all!
  • joehempel
    joehempel Posts: 1,543 Member
    Im 7.5 weeks in! Im still going strong and have an amazing group of INSANE friends. Add me if.yoyd like!!
  • joehempel
    joehempel Posts: 1,543 Member
    As far as month two....change your thinking to "you just need to get through it." Hoping that will change next week. Im seeing an improvment though over last weeks. Its tough as nails and Shaun T will own your *kitten* this month
  • safetyqueen25
    safetyqueen25 Posts: 38 Member
    Im 7.5 weeks in! Im still going strong and have an amazing group of INSANE friends. Add me if.yoyd like!!

    Thank you Joe I will do that. I see your point, I am just doing my best at all the moves at the moment, there were a few in the ploy I just simply couldn't do but hopefully now I've done them once I will be better next time, I peeked ahead and tomorrow night looks fun, bit more like month 1 pure cardio : )
  • rae_vii
    rae_vii Posts: 1
    I'm completed day 2 today. I'm so excited to start seeing results. I have a hurt wrist... So kinda sad that I can't do it to my full potential. I want to work the upper arms!
  • dabucks
    dabucks Posts: 82 Member
    I'm in the recovery week (5) - lots of good insanity people on this site! Anyone doing insanity can add me.
  • safetyqueen25
    safetyqueen25 Posts: 38 Member
    I'm completed day 2 today. I'm so excited to start seeing results. I have a hurt wrist... So kinda sad that I can't do it to my full potential. I want to work the upper arms!

    Great news rae_vii , hopefully your wrist will get better for the second month becuase upper arms come into play, my treiceps ache so much today after max plyo.
  • Jamie23Durkin
    Jamie23Durkin Posts: 54
    I have just finished day 11 today. Every time I have previously tried to do Insanity i got so far through it and then got injured while playing football (Sunday League). Everyone feel free to add me. No need for a message with friend requests as ANYONE crazy enough to do Insanity will be added
  • viki93saunders
    viki93saunders Posts: 2 Member
    I'm on my recovery week, I start Month 2 on Monday.

    This is my third time trying to do this. I did it last year to get ready for spring break but I stopped after week 3. And then i tried to continue it during the summer but stopped because I got bored.

    This time, I actually made it to the recovery week and can't wait to keep going with it.

    I'm 5'2 and weigh 115-118 pounds.
  • joehempel
    joehempel Posts: 1,543 Member
    You'll be over half way there!!! Don't give up now!!
  • michelle_belle07
    michelle_belle07 Posts: 17
    I'm on week 1, but I've completed a round of Insanity in the past before. I'm addicted!
  • onehotma602
    onehotma602 Posts: 12 Member
    This is my 2nd round of insanity. The 1st time loss no weight in the 1st month( was not eating clean) 2nd month change my eating and loss 15lbs :)
    The sad part I did not continue to workout and just started being LAZY and gain most of my weight back..
    So I'm back again round 2.. I'm on the 1st month, 2nd week and lost 3.2lbs so far.. Woot! Woot! I'm following the elite nutrition and feeling amazing. Can not wait to see my end results...
    Good luck to all the ppl doing Insanity :):)
  • lttappenn
    lttappenn Posts: 40 Member
    I start my recovery week tonight. Looking forward to a little bit of recovery, my legs have felt wasted for the past few weeks. You can add me as a friend. I am a little scared of what is to come next week, but after month one, I know that I am capable of way more than I realized. We can do this!
  • jimmason20
    jimmason20 Posts: 122 Member
    I'm in my second go round with it now. Great workout but you have to rest. Legs will get tired. I'm down 20 lbs with some good muscle buld. Let me know if i can help with anything.
  • ssbmacdaddy
    ssbmacdaddy Posts: 124 Member
    I'm finding this second month to be harder but I appreciate the change and welcome the challenge. I was starting to get bored with first month by the end. I do not feel as strong through these new workouts yet as in the first month expect I expect to improve as I continue. Any one who is doing insanity for the second time. What do you do once your done? Start all over ? I guess that's what I'm planning to do.
  • mariav1505
    mariav1505 Posts: 7
    I'm in week 4 of insanity, my first round. i love it, but am terrified of the second month. i peeked intro max plyo and it freaked me out. Some of the moves are crazy!

    Cand wait for recovery week to start on monday :)

    I love it so far and am seeing some good results.
  • lauly101
    lauly101 Posts: 63 Member
    I am in recovery week at the mo, then onto Month Two on Monday. I am both scared and excited. I had to take time off as I got the flu (not just when people say 'Oh I have had flu' but ill for 4 weeks, unable to move out of bed for 7 days, chest infection ill). I have dropped in fitness a bit since being ill and am super scared I shan't be able to keep up. I looked at it and it does look insane :p lol. It's only 28 days, though 25 if you take the rest days out. I can do this! Lost 14lb and 16 inches in first month so hoping I will continue with good results.

    After it I am doing hip hop abs (easier than insanity I know but I wanted something a little easier/shorter to maintain health) and then after that I have designed my own month which is a combo of insanity months 1 and 2, hip hop abs and running (in the second month). Then after that I plan to go back onto insanity for round 2. So for me: Jan insanity 1, Feb insanity 2, March hip hop abs, April my own Shaun T mashup, May running and Shaun mix (I wanna be another 14lb lighter by my bday in may!) then June start cycle again. I may do it so I have another of my own (easier) mixups for June so I have a half year cycle if that makes sense.

    Good luck everyone! I am terrified!!! BUT super excited about being in the 'normal weight' band for the first time in a while! AND here's to doign well!
  • salsasam84
    salsasam84 Posts: 4
    I am in my recovery week and will start month 2 on Monday also. Scared stiff doesn't even cover it but am l also excited at the possibilities. Good luck to everyone and as Shaun T says 'Dig deep'
  • LittleDoodlePoodle
    LittleDoodlePoodle Posts: 154 Member
    I'm on my last day of week 2. Fit test tomorrow. I don't think I've lost anything either. I can't WAIT for month 2. That's when you see the most difference apparently! Add me please'!!! Is anyone using protein shakes after? If so, which one? I'm 140 lb, 5'4.9" and looking to lose at least 10 lbs in the next 9 weeks. Should I be taking protein or will that bulk me out? I don't want to be bulky for my holiday. I want to lean out, even if it means the appearance of no muscle. Just for my holiday mind. Then I'll step up the weightlifting, which I now only do about 3 times a week.i know that if you build muscle and there is fat on top of said muscle it can make you look bigger than you are. That's what I'm trying to avoid. So see ya, fat first!! :)
  • joehempel
    joehempel Posts: 1,543 Member
    Protein doesn't make you bulk.

    Picking heavy things up and putting them back down and repeating over and over with proper diet makes you bulk.
  • mariav1505
    mariav1505 Posts: 7
    I think i'm not getting enough protein with insanity. my diet ratio is kinda like: 40 to 50% carbs, 30%fat and about 20-30% protein. Should i up my protein intake? Are protein shakes appropriate for this?

    i want to max my results and maybe im not because im not getting enough protein.

    Is whey protein my best choice?
  • dabucks
    dabucks Posts: 82 Member
    If you need more protein then whey is a great choice, I use it and like it.

    I buy Gold Standard Whey off amazon.
  • mariav1505
    mariav1505 Posts: 7
    Do you buy the optimum nutrition one?
  • gracielouk32
    gracielouk32 Posts: 5 Member
    Im on week 3.....I love it :-) BUT how do you track the workouts for calories burned on MFP?
  • joehempel
    joehempel Posts: 1,543 Member
    Heart rate monitor and and just add the workouts yourself.

    You cannot go by MFP for any workout really.

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