Starting Insanity 60 Day

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE INSANITY!! (and Shawn T).

However, I am currently doing it with T25. I do T25 on weekdays and I add an insanity workout whenever I feel like I need that burn. (Now that I am working and out all day, I incorporate the insanity less, but I was using it a lot more in the beginning). When I first started, I could BARELY keep up. Now, I can keep up with him and don't feel as out of breath as before.

It's been ten weeks and so far I have lost 17 pounds.

I definitely recommend it. Like you will see amazing results!!

Note: It's really hard on the knees. The first two weeks when I added insanity, I was doing it everyday and following the schedule and my knees were killing me. So I took a break and went to only T25 alone. Then after a week or so (once my knees got better, I went back to doing insanity with my T25). Now my knees don't hurt (I do an insanity workout about 3 times a week). I think it may be because I didn't know how to land properly?

I'm also planning on starting Insanity on Monday. I'm 38 and have 3 kids- I'm going to send you a friend request. Maybe we can give each other support?

I did T25 and now I'm doing Insanity. I just started month 2 and it's difficult. I recommend that you modify any moves that you need to, take extra breaks if necessary, and I read that Shaun T said that if you can't finish it, just do the warm up and then move on to the cool down. And then work your way up to doing the entire workout.

And listen when he says to land softly because it will help protect your knees.

I'm doing insanity right now, but my knees are killing me after each workout. What does "Land Softly" really mean? I have a feeling I'm not doing the landing correctly.

I'm doing insanity right now, but my knees are killing me after each workout. What does "Land Softly" really mean? I have a feeling I'm not doing the landing correctly.

It's somoething you need to practice and feel...technically it means you should land with the balls of your feet, not the heels or the entire palm first...If you pay attention, you will hear Shaun keeps saying "use your core". When landing, use your core to control the entire body not just the legs and feet...

I do Insanity bare foot and never feel any pain of anywhere...

I just started month 2 this week.

Here is what I have learned: watch your calories!

I started Insanity 3 years ago and ended up not loosing anything. I was hungry, so I ate whatever (thinking that the extra workout should make up the difference). I never finished, since I lost motivation.

This time, I am following a strict diet and doing MUCH better.

I suggest,, that you figure out your daily needs (without insanity) and subtract the suggested 500cal. When you enter your food daily, make sure you add the calories you burnined that day. I find it easier to control your in/out calories, if you calculate daily, vs spread it accross the week.

Just my experience.

Good luck!!

I'm in my 3rd week of Insanity now. The main thing is push yourself, but don't beat yourself up if you're not keeping up. When I started I was 217 46 percent body fat. I'm not 211 44 percent body fat. Im doing other stuff besides Insanity. Drink plenty of water and stick to a good diet and you will definitely see results. To be realistic, you will probably do two rounds of it before a dramatic transformation...that's my plan anyway.


No matter what, DON'T GIVE UP! I've started and restarted Insanity several times and I wish I would have kept going. You can do it! You will get stronger and you will feel amazing!

oh yeah..make sure you have good shoes. Seriously. Good shoes.

I am about 20 days in myself. The biggest thing I can suggest is too push yourself but not to the extreme. If you can only make it through the warm up one day then stop after the warm up. Also there are some of the exercises that I just cannot do right now. You may have to modify some activities, for instance doing squats instead of doing some of the jumps. If you cannot do something don't force your body to do it right away. The biggest thing is you stay moving. I have some friends that have done Insanity and P90X several times and they still cannot do everything in these workouts.

One thing, after the first day or two, your quads, hamstrings and calves will be incredibly sore as they get used to the abuse. Do not give up, it gets better and easier.

People with knee pain from Insanity should try doing it barefoot - modern running shoes could be the cause of your discomfort! Shaun T himself advocates barefoot training:

http://shauntfitness.com/insanity-shoes/

My copy of Insanity has sat unused for 3 months! I was always too scared to use it cause I knew how unfit I am.....but I've started tracking my food etc, lost a few pounds and am starting couch to 5k so am tempted to give Insanity a go!!!


Hearing all these stories really makes me want to achieve it

I'm on week 4 of Insanity and it has definitely made me feel healthier and given me more energy. Weight hasn't been coming off, but I can see physical changes which is my main goal anyways. I'm going to keep pushing through as this is the farthest I've gotten through the program so far. Hoping to finish right before my vacation at the end of July. I welcome any friend requests as you're all great motivators!

Admittedly something has always confused me about Insanity and peoples approach to it.

I watched a couple of insanity videos. I consider myself reasonably fit, I ran a 10k in close to 50 minutes, I can run for hours if need be, I work out 6 times a week, I am 170 pounds and 6' tall.

I took one look at those videos and thought "Yeah, not quite in shape enough to do that". Then I come on MFP and see people who are just starting to diet and exercise going out and picking up Insanity. Many of these people are seriously overweight as well or have not exercised at all for years.

No offense OP but can you actually do these workouts? I doubt I could and from your description yourself I think I'm probably in better shape. Why do people seek out the hardest thing they can possibly find and then slam their face against it repeatedly rather than finding a workout that better fits their level of fitness.

I'm honestly not trying to be rude but seriously I think I probably could run a half marathon and I would say flat out I am not in good enough shape to do Insanity.

You know...just like any exercise, there are various levels of intensity...to follow the moves, it's not as hard...I won't say more, but can see where you come from...I had the same question myself...

I'm on day 25 of my second round of the Insanity program, and I just wanted to share this link because it pretty much says it all:

http://www.buzzfeed.com/madnessmultiplied/24-things-that-happen-when-you-decide-to-do-the-in-9ryi

On a slightly more serious note, you can do it! Insanity is rough, but just listen to Shaun T, and follow the cues about going at your own pace, taking breaks if you need them, and landing softly on your knees. I'm 5'9" 224.3lb and have had a full knee replacement on my right knee that is 14 years old now, the first time I started Insanity I was 254.6lb. The first go around was a LOT rougher, even though they don't have modifiers in the program I had to modify nearly all the jump moves or replace them with lower impact versions like the power squats/lunges also done in the program, etc.

I've personally had great success with Insanity, even doing things my own way at times to prevent injury, it's all about cardio interval training, and Shaun T has a winning program there!

***Edited for additional info.

P.S. Insanity actually lasts 63 days according to the schedule I was supplied with in my kit, but I got the deluxe version, so maybe it's different?

I am about 20 days in myself. The biggest thing I can suggest is too push yourself but not to the extreme. If you can only make it through the warm up one day then stop after the warm up. Also there are some of the exercises that I just cannot do right now. You may have to modify some activities, for instance doing squats instead of doing some of the jumps. If you cannot do something don't force your body to do it right away. The biggest thing is you stay moving. I have some friends that have done Insanity and P90X several times and they still cannot do everything in these workouts.

One thing, after the first day or two, your quads, hamstrings and calves will be incredibly sore as they get used to the abuse. Do not give up, it gets better and easier.

I agree 100 percent I'm in week 3 and the first few times i made it to the stretch after the warm up and turned it off. Also i don't follow the schedule everyday i do the schedule but take a day off in between work outs. It is intense so if your soar then take the day off to avoid injury. Also DO NOT watch the scale. It's intense so your muscles will tear which is normal and good. But when the muscles do that they retain water which may cause you to gain a few pounds in water weight that can last up to 3 weeks. As for your calories maybe it's to much i don't know. I am a truck driver so i sit all day. I eat 1800 calories a day if i work out or not and it's been working good for me. Anyone can add me if you want motivation or help or whatever.