INSANITY CHALLENGE. ANY TAKERS??

jAdorelife
jAdorelife Posts: 95
edited September 23 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm starting Insanity & I thought it would be fun & motivational to have other people doing the same things so anyone who just recently started or will be starting in the next day or two this is the place for you!!

*if there's enough people that haven't started, but will be ready to start in the next two-three days i'll make a chart & we can all start on the same day!
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  • ambermabee
    ambermabee Posts: 61
    I like the sounds of this..what is it? LOL
  • jAdorelife
    jAdorelife Posts: 95
    Insanity is a 60 day workout program with Shaun T..it's "the hardest workout ever put on DVD" (i don't know if it's true but i believe it!). It's max interval cardio training and people age getting AMAZING results so I'm excited to start I did a few when i first got it & I have never worked out so hard in my life!
  • RaeannePemberton
    RaeannePemberton Posts: 382 Member
    i am on week four, it is CRAZY!!!
  • snarasim77
    snarasim77 Posts: 1
    I am on week 2. Tomorrow is cardio recovery (Thank God!)
  • esorcel
    esorcel Posts: 459 Member
    I will be starting as soon as I recieve the dvd collection.
  • amandatimm
    amandatimm Posts: 14 Member
    I am on week two and loving it!!
  • RaeannePemberton
    RaeannePemberton Posts: 382 Member
    i love how they call cardio recovery, "recovery." LOL. squat city. the heart may be resting but that's about it!
  • amandatimm
    amandatimm Posts: 14 Member
    I was thinking the same thing this morning during my "recovery" I was pretty glad it wasnt as long as the other videos! ;)
  • Wallywampler
    Wallywampler Posts: 1
    what is insanity challenge?
  • andrealgeiger
    andrealgeiger Posts: 5
    I accept the challenge, I started the Insanity workout Monday.
  • cinico
    cinico Posts: 294 Member
    i am on day 11, but I would love to check in on here and see how everyone is doing!!
  • carolinetroester
    carolinetroester Posts: 7 Member
    Did my fit test last night and i am ready to go tonight (:
  • fitfocusedfamily
    fitfocusedfamily Posts: 117 Member
    I am nearing the end of my recovery week (Week 5). I'm happy to answer any questions anyone might have about your upcoming workouts. Yes, it works! Yes, it's hard...extremely! The best advice I can offer is:

    1) DO NOT eat anything at least 1 hour prior to working out. One-two hours prior to working out should be something light and that will fuel your body for the beating it is about to receive. This is a great time to eat your complex carbs!

    2) A heart rate monitor is a MUST! Check it often and take breaks as you need but also push as hard as you can.

    3) Stick to the nutrition guide! They go to the trouble of putting that together for a reason. It is your success tool!
  • jAdorelife
    jAdorelife Posts: 95
    im gonna try & start tonight if i get home at a reasonable time!
  • amandatimm
    amandatimm Posts: 14 Member
    The only time I can work out is in the morning before I get the kids and I ready for the day. I eat oatmeal a half an hour before I do my insanity work outs. Should I try to work out at night instead?
  • grouch201
    grouch201 Posts: 404 Member
    I started on Wednesday on the following thread. I also started a blog to track a day-by-day progression.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/161646-insanity-starting-1-26-2011
  • fitfocusedfamily
    fitfocusedfamily Posts: 117 Member
    The only time I can work out is in the morning before I get the kids and I ready for the day. I eat oatmeal a half an hour before I do my insanity work outs. Should I try to work out at night instead?

    Morning workouts are ideal because you continue to burn calories at a higher rate up to 3-4 hours later. If it is working for you and your schedule, keep doing it!
  • mideon_696
    mideon_696 Posts: 770 Member
    the eating 1-2 hours before is just to prevent the projectile vomit!! haha. Sounds you lot are going well with it!
    Love seeing people sticking to set out programs!

    Can i suggest using a pre-workout supplement before your workouts? Especially for you guys trainging in the mornings. I use Jacked. I rate it. it helps keep you focussed, and is good for the muscles! :tongue:

    How are you all going with your day-to-day recovery?

    Its nice to see it comes with a nutrition plan/diet whatever too. As a percentage of importance, i'd say it probably as high 75-80%.
    get that right, and you cant fail. :happy:

    I'm not doing this one, but i imagine my trainging to be similar somewhat. :wink:
  • mlally1014
    mlally1014 Posts: 119 Member
    I started Insantiy on Thursday with the fit test. My goodness I thought that was hard. I thought I may toss my "cookies" after plyo last night, but made it through. Just finished day 3 and it is by far the hardest I have ever worked out, and I can only do about have the moves. Can't wait to see results. Good luck all
  • ontheheap
    ontheheap Posts: 12 Member
    Hey, I started Insanity on Monday with the Fitness Test. Here are my results:


    Switch Kicks 29
    Power Jacks 22
    Power Knees 44
    Power Jumps 17
    Globe Jumps 7
    Suicide Jumps 8
    Push-Up Jacks 10
    Low Plank Oblique 5

    This is without a doubt the hardest workout I've done since playing football in high school. I can't even make it through the warm-up without pausing once or twice! I plan on doing 2 or 3 rounds of it though, so hopefully by then I'll be able to make it through the entire workout with only the normal breaks.
  • Jrak1980
    Jrak1980 Posts: 67 Member
    I'm wrapping up my third week, it's INSANE, but I love it. I agree, try not eating before the video, I did almost vomit during one of them. ha ha.

    Good Luck!
  • mlally1014
    mlally1014 Posts: 119 Member
    Recovery day today. It felt great, but I feel like I need to do something else just to get my calorie burn in. Thinking about a nice walk on the treadmill tonight
  • jchapa83
    jchapa83 Posts: 71 Member
    I will be starting it this afternoon for the first time!! Wish me luck =)
  • Stooooo
    Stooooo Posts: 1,191 Member
    I will be starting it this afternoon for the first time!! Wish me luck =)

    Good luck!
  • RiverRatChick
    RiverRatChick Posts: 115 Member
    I'm on day 11 and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. Don't get me wrong, it's hard as hell, but its awesome. Man, I'm tired after those workouts, but it is a fantastic feeling knowing that you just finished a crazy workout and kicked some butt. Last night was Pure Cardio... brutal. :)

    I've figured out that eating a PB&J (reduced sugar J) is a great pre-workout fuel about an hour and a half before my workout.
  • angel3085
    angel3085 Posts: 1
    I've noticed that everyone is writing great things about the workouts, however, I would I'd love to know what kind of results you all are seeing? I just received mine and will be starting tonight!
  • JohnHein
    JohnHein Posts: 12 Member
    I'm in Recovery Week (Week 5). My weight is flat from the start, but I've lost 1.5 inches off my core areas (chest, stomach, hips). To be fair, I had a 10 day business trip in the middle of the first month that set my diet back a little- even though I didn't miss a workout, I gained 2.5 lbs on the trip from bad eating/drinking and have since lost them again.

    Overall I feel like I'm at my best personal fitness level in about 20 years. I did a full 90 day P90X run prior to this Insanity program so I was in good shape when I started, but the Insanity workouts were tough out the gate during the first week and I had to take frequent breaks and pauses to keep up. But I made it through and with each successive workout I definitely feel stronger, faster and more powerful. By the end of Month 1 I was able to get almost all the way through Pure Cardio without pausing (one quick reset on the last set - curse you push-up jacks!) and I had bumped up the Ab workout from Cardio Abs to Insane Abs. My abs are peeking out- I have a four pack forming, my resting heart rate is down to 52 and my recovery time from max heart rate to aerobic heart rate has decreased considerably. Looking forward to seeing what Month 2 brings!
  • mlally1014
    mlally1014 Posts: 119 Member
    Just starting week 2 today. My knees and ankles are very sore and tender, so I will make ice my new best friend. Weight is holding steady, but I feel great. I have decided to hide the scale until March 1st which will be recovery week for me.
  • jennifer3998
    jennifer3998 Posts: 144 Member
    Hi everyone,

    I'm on week 4. I lost about 10 pounds in the two weeks before I started (lots of water weight after the holidays!) and since I started Insanity I am still just about that same weight. I actually just keep going up and down a couple of pounds. THAT SAID, I look completely different. I stupidly did not do measurements, but honestly I don't need the hard numbers. My abs are pretty nicely defined already and I can honestly say that I'm fitting into clothes comfortably that I don't usually fit into until I weigh about 10 pounds less than I am now.

    This has opened my eyes to the idea that the scale is not the end all, be all. I can't believe it's taken me so many years to get this concept. I think I am in the best shape of my life, and I've been a consistent exerciser for years (mostly just elliptical and some circuit training).

    I am ridiculously happy and will be rocking a bikini (I won't look perfect, but I will be proud!) in Hawaii in 2.5 weeks!!!

    Good luck to all!
    Jennifer
  • jennifer3998
    jennifer3998 Posts: 144 Member
    I wanted to say one more thing. I've had three ACL reconstructions on my left knee, and never in my wildest dreams did I think Insanity would be possible. My knee hurts sometimes, but then again it pretty much hurts in general no matter what I do.

    So if you have knee issues, don't automatically count yourself out. I know not everyone would be able to do it with all the plyometrics, but you might want to give it a chance given my experience!
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