Need an Insanity Partner
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I'm so glad that worked out for you. Be careful with high fiber fruit before a lengthy workout too. It can cause some GI distress right in the middle. I do a 1/4 cup of raisins about 30 mins before a workout which gives me about 30g of carbs but keeps the fiber low. But if your body can handle the fiber, go for it!0
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Not too sore today. Will do the Cardio Recovery a bit later on. Actually looking forward to it!0
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I am unwell today folks .
So I'll walk through pure cardio slowly just to sta in the groove, but rest assured, I'll still be suffering like the rest of you.0 -
I am unwell today folks .
So I'll walk through pure cardio slowly just to sta in the groove, but rest assured, I'll still be suffering like the rest of you.
Feel better soon!0 -
I am unwell today folks .
So I'll walk through pure cardio slowly just to sta in the groove, but rest assured, I'll still be suffering like the rest of you.
I had an odd day too the day before i didn't sleep so i didnt train fearing i may not get rest. At least your pushing through, my money is on big Dougie for the win
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Overslept today (I did a music night last night) so missed my session. However, tomorrow is the official day off so I'll do the workout then and it just means I had my rest day a bit early.0
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Yeh I do too! I think it's probably because I get to take more breaks! ;-) shhhh haha
Lol just say this
Meant to say saw0 -
Overslept today (I did a music night last night) so missed my session. However, tomorrow is the official day off so I'll do the workout then and it just means I had my rest day a bit early.
The way i see it from my point of view no more than 2 rest days if hurt, mind you im quite heavy but thats good keep going, got my *kitten* kicked by Power and Resistance today.0 -
Cardio Recovery done.
Is anyone else finding that cals burned on HRM are completely different to MFP's cals burned for Insanity? Like waaaaaaaaayyyy off?0 -
Cardio Recovery done.
Is anyone else finding that cals burned on HRM are completely different to MFP's cals burned for Insanity? Like waaaaaaaaayyyy off?
I have not used mfps insanity data base, but used my HRM, i used to estimate my burns which was way under. Also my HRM is off by 50 cals did a test today against very good machine.0 -
Maybe I'm not pushing myself hard enough.
Think its the Plyo workout that reads about 900cals on MFP but I got 350 approx on my HRM.
Big diff0 -
I'm using "Calisthenics - vigorous effort" to record my insanity workouts on MFP. It gives me 350 calories for 30 minutes. I think that's about right.0
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I'm using "Calisthenics - vigorous effort" to record my insanity workouts on MFP. It gives me 350 calories for 30 minutes. I think that's about right.
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I am unwell today folks .
So I'll walk through pure cardio slowly just to sta in the groove, but rest assured, I'll still be suffering like the rest of you.
There have been a couple of days where I just didn't have it in me, but I pushed through the videos with whatever I did have to give that day. I think the important thing is that we just stay with it, even if we give a poor personal performance. Better than no performance and better than skipping a day.Cardio Recovery done.
Is anyone else finding that cals burned on HRM are completely different to MFP's cals burned for Insanity? Like waaaaaaaaayyyy off?
I couldn't find Insanity in the database, but I burn between 330 and 430 for the workouts. Much less for Cardio Recovery. I don't know where they get their numbers from. I burn wayyyy more from running than I do from these workouts. The workouts leave me feeling more drained than running does though.0 -
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I couldn't find Insanity in the database, but I burn between 330 and 430 for the workouts. Much less for Cardio Recovery. I don't know where they get their numbers from. I burn wayyyy more from running than I do from these workouts. The workouts leave me feeling more drained than running does though.
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Thank god I'm not the only one!
Just about to do Pure Cardio! Putting it off all day but am just gonna bite the bullet now. I know I'll feel good once its done.0 -
Noonis - definitely go with your HRM results. I use Insanitycalories.com to figure mine out and then create my own exercises on MFP. I find it's pretty similar to the results your getting with your HRM.0
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Alright - check in everyone!
I know everyone's at a different level, timing, etc. but I figure it would be good to do a check in at the end of the week (nothing formal).
I finished week 1 today. Tough week and I'm glad I get a day of rest tomorrow, but I didn't skip any workouts and powered through each one. I had to stop a few times in each workout just to catch my breath, but I figure that's okay because even the folks in the videos had to stop now and then.
My basement, however, smells like a locker room...
How'd you all do this week?0 -
Mind if I join in everyone? I just did my first Insanity Fit Test -- then immediately followed it up with Cardio Recovery
Switch Kicks - 51
Power Jacks - 31
Power Knees - 39
Power Jumps - 23
Globe Jumps - 7
Suicide Jumps - 12
Push-Up Jacks - 16
Low-Plank Oblique - 35
I am not going to do Insanity daily, as I am following the 21 Day Fix, but I think I'm going to keep a few Insanity workouts here and there, as well as Focus T25 to keep switching it up.0 -
Welcome . As for weekly check don't know if it applies to me being unorthodox with the workout. But its been a great week
Power Resistance kick my butt yesterday.0 -
Alright - check in everyone!
I know everyone's at a different level, timing, etc. but I figure it would be good to do a check in at the end of the week (nothing formal).
I finished week 1 today. Tough week and I'm glad I get a day of rest tomorrow, but I didn't skip any workouts and powered through each one. I had to stop a few times in each workout just to catch my breath, but I figure that's okay because even the folks in the videos had to stop now and then.
My basement, however, smells like a locker room...
How'd you all do this week?
Finished Pure Cardio. Damn that was sweaty!
Anywhos, Plyo again tomorrow then rest day. That will be week 1 done and dusted.
Going ok, taking a lot more breaks than I would like but I will get there0 -
Alright - check in everyone!
I know everyone's at a different level, timing, etc. but I figure it would be good to do a check in at the end of the week (nothing formal).
I finished week 1 today. Tough week and I'm glad I get a day of rest tomorrow, but I didn't skip any workouts and powered through each one. I had to stop a few times in each workout just to catch my breath, but I figure that's okay because even the folks in the videos had to stop now and then.
My basement, however, smells like a locker room...
How'd you all do this week?
Great job on powering through week 1!
Today was my rest day. Ahhhhhhh. I needed it. I did go for a 5.4 K run though, I had to. I've not been able to keep up my running with following the Insanity schedule and I know that if I get out of the habit of running, it's that much harder for me to pick up later. Still, it was soooo nice to have a day off of Insanity. I agree with the people that are switching it up with other programs. Although I really like insanity, I'm becoming bored with it. It's just the same moves put into different workouts. Well, month one is anyways. I'm afraid I'll be eating my words once I get to month two. Also, I don't feel like it's really a 'whole body' workout. I've been doing bicep curls every other day to hopefully compensate. Anyone else feel like the biceps are totally neglected on this program?
Have my second fitness test tomorrow. I ate more than enough calories today and plenty of carbs, but finished the evening with a beer and a shot of tequila. I don't usually drink so I hope the alcohol doesn't affect my performance. Has anyone heard anything about drinking the night before a workout? My legs feel all wobbly right now. I hope that doesn't carry into tomorrow morning! haha
Ahh, and I also have been taking breaks here and there. Even paused it a few times to take an extra 30 seconds. They do say that you need to recover before you hit the next set right? I figured they wouldn't be telling us that if it wasn't so. 0 -
Alright - check in everyone!
I know everyone's at a different level, timing, etc. but I figure it would be good to do a check in at the end of the week (nothing formal).
I finished week 1 today. Tough week and I'm glad I get a day of rest tomorrow, but I didn't skip any workouts and powered through each one. I had to stop a few times in each workout just to catch my breath, but I figure that's okay because even the folks in the videos had to stop now and then.
My basement, however, smells like a locker room...
How'd you all do this week?
Great job on powering through week 1!
Today was my rest day. Ahhhhhhh. I needed it. I did go for a 5.4 K run though, I had to. I've not been able to keep up my running with following the Insanity schedule and I know that if I get out of the habit of running, it's that much harder for me to pick up later. Still, it was soooo nice to have a day off of Insanity. I agree with the people that are switching it up with other programs. Although I really like insanity, I'm becoming bored with it. It's just the same moves put into different workouts. Well, month one is anyways. I'm afraid I'll be eating my words once I get to month two. Also, I don't feel like it's really a 'whole body' workout. I've been doing bicep curls every other day to hopefully compensate. Anyone else feel like the biceps are totally neglected on this program?
Have my second fitness test tomorrow. I ate more than enough calories today and plenty of carbs, but finished the evening with a beer and a shot of tequila. I don't usually drink so I hope the alcohol doesn't affect my performance. Has anyone heard anything about drinking the night before a workout? My legs feel all wobbly right now. I hope that doesn't carry into tomorrow morning! haha
Ahh, and I also have been taking breaks here and there. Even paused it a few times to take an extra 30 seconds. They do say that you need to recover before you hit the next set right? I figured they wouldn't be telling us that if it wasn't so.
Yeah I dont stick with insanity strictly, but i do the major work outs weekly at least 3 times a week i skip the cardio recovery and fit test but did 1 recently for accountability. As for Biceps i did some today, along with back workout, and elliptical. I want to make the insanity a permanent routine (Month 1 at least) as a life style.0 -
Tomorrow is my rest day and then I have officially finished two weeks of Insanity. It's been going great, I feel motivated though I suppose the big test will be on Monday. I'm a little scared actually. It's the fit test, measurements, weight and pictures. I FEEL like I've made progress but having the official numbers is a little daunting.0
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I'm doing P90x3 but man do I miss Power Jumps (I've been known tojust randomly do them from time to time) I think I may incorporate Plyo Circuit or Power and Resistance once or twice a week because I miss the crazy cardio.0
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Finished week 1 today. I took yesterday off due to some sharp calf pain, and the rest day fixed my legs right up. I added some extra calf stretches to the workout stretches and I'm hoping it helps. Doing my second run of plyo circuit today felt so much better than day 1, after only a week. I powered my *kitten* through it and felt great afterwards instead of drained.
Joan, if you by chance have T25, a great cardio workout to add in after P90x3 is Speed 2.0. I freaking loved that workout, 25 minutes of pure speedy moderate impact cardio. It's actually really fun.
Tomorrow is my official rest day and I'm going to weigh myself. I haven't stepped on the scale for a few weeks so I'm hoping to see some results.
Keep it up everyone! Glad to see everyone is still working hard 0 -
I'm using "Calisthenics - vigorous effort" to record my insanity workouts on MFP. It gives me 350 calories for 30 minutes. I think that's about right.
How much you weigh?
I weight 165lb - 75KG. Ideally I should weight 15-20lb less.
Someone mentioned the insanitycalories.com. That give me way over 500 calories for each workout. I don't really believe that.0 -
I feel a lot better at the end of week one than I did at the beginning of it! I've just done the first session of week 2 and so I've repeated a couple of the workouts now - I can definitely see an improvement. I'm still a sweaty mess gasping on the floor at the end but I'm taking way fewer breaks and feeling good afterwards. I had bad DOMS in the first few days but they've pretty much cleared up.
I had a bit of a twinge in my calf but I worked through it and it's fine - no other injuries at this time. I'm 45 so I keep a close eye on potential injuries coz it takes me longer to recover than some of the young 'uns.0 -
Had to take my rest day yesterday. My youngest's birthday so people were coming and going all day and I didn't get much chance to myself. So will do the plyo today and continue tomorrow with Cardio Resistance.0
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I'm using "Calisthenics - vigorous effort" to record my insanity workouts on MFP. It gives me 350 calories for 30 minutes. I think that's about right.
How much you weigh?
I weight 165lb - 75KG. Ideally I should weight 15-20lb less.
Someone mentioned the insanitycalories.com. That give me way over 500 calories for each workout. I don't really believe that.
When I was over 240lbs I was burning up to 900 cals per workout. That was using a heart rate monitor. Seemed ridiculous so I tried a few other exercises and the reads were coming in OK.
I think if your hitting constant power jumps for 30 secs etc and working right up to you limit,you can def burn that amount.0 -
I tried T 25 but I wasn't keen on it.
I just didn't feel like I was getting a decent work out in. Nothing I ca put my finger on, it just didn't do it fo me.
I know people who loved it though - so fingers crossed you're one of them.0
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