Insanity
Bridgetc140
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Hello, I'm new to this site, but have been working out for a while. I started working out last year and lost 25lbs in about 6 months. Now, I'm just working on toning up and a six pack WOO HOO! Is anyone doing the Insanity workout? I am starting Monday 3/7, since the insanity calendar starts on Monday. I have been doing Jillian Michaels Banish Fat Boost Metabolism, No More Trouble Zones and Bob Harper's Inside Out Method videos (Pure Burn Super Strength, Body Rev Cardio Conditioning & Yoga for the Warrior) and have tried a few of the P90X workouts. I'm excited to start. I workout on average 7 days a week. If anyone is doing it, do you always rest on the 7th day? I was thinking of doing some Yoga that day. I feel like a real slug if I do nothing. Thanks!
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Hi there! I'm starting Monday too. I was supposed to start this past Monday but got sidelined with sinusitis and an ear infection!0
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I've done it twice. Take the rest day...you'll deserve it. LOL....you're gonna get your butt kicked.0
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That's awesome! Maybe we can do it together, if you want?? Are you going to follow the diet also? I plan on eating off of the first 2 tiers (as I already do) and just counting calories and trying to eat 5 times a day, but I doubt I'll be able to stick with their meals, because I don't like many dairy products, beef or fish.0
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I want to do it, but I am sort of a beginner with the working out, so I am a little bit terrified of Insanity! I know so many people who have done it, and it is amazing to see their results!0
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So, I'm still working up my endurance, but I hear a lot about the p90x and Insanity, aren't they both kind of similar?0
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I am on my 6th week of Insanity and absolutely love it! Shaun T. really works your core and your cardio is great! I'm going to do a 2nd round after this. I usually take the Sunday off so my body can rest. He works you out hard all week. If you need anything please let me know! I would love to help! Diane0
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I am on my 4th month of Insanity. LOVE it. I always take Sunday as a rest day.0
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You can do it! It is a great workout and the results are amazing! I am 43 years old and was scared to do it and now I'm in my 6th week and loving it. Just go at your own pace and you will see results immediately! If you have any questions please let me know! I would love to help! Diane0
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So, I'm still working up my endurance, but I hear a lot about the p90x and Insanity, aren't they both kind of similar?
P90X and Insanity are absolute nothing alike. The only similarities are they are both produced by Beachbody and they will both kick your *kitten*!0 -
I would love to do Insanity with you! I count my calories and eat 5 times a day too. My problem area is my tummy and so far Insanity is helping to shed it! We will keep in touch on here. I'm usually on a few times a day! Thanks Diane0
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They are different but both VERY effective. I have done P90X and now doing Insanity! Wow Insanity is kicking my behind but i's great. All I can say is just jump in there with both feet and do your best! You will see improvements in your body that you are going to love. If you have any questions just let me know! I would love to help! Diane0
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Hello! Yes to do Insanity is hard enough without having those problems! lol! It's hard enough to get your breath when your not sick! Whenever you do start please le me know. If you have any questions, I would love to help you! Diane0
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I am just finishing up my first week of Insanity - tonight is Day 6. Loving it so far; although the scale hasn't budged - I expect it to eventually.0
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Hi Amy! Don't go by your scale go by the inches. You will see the inches coming off before the weight. Just keep up the good work and be sure to drink ALOT of water. If you have questions please let me know! Diane0
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Just posting in here so that I can find this thread when I finally begin in a few weeks. And also to support everyone and especially my bud Ms. Booty!!!0
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Hey everyone! Thanks for all the replies! I have added you Diane and I am now even more excited to start the program! I know it will be challenging, but I know I can do it! I will take down all my inches on Monday morning. I only in reality want to lose about 5lbs in total weight. I am 4'11'' and 115lbs. I just want to lose any baby fat (I have a 2 year old delivered via e. c-section) left over and increase my muscle mass! I want a six pack by summer and less jiggle in the booty area! LOL Oh and some rocking arms!!0
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I started last week and just finished my first full week with my rest day yesterday. I had just completed P90X the say before I started Insanity. I was very sore the first week and didn't add any extra work out's in per se, I did XStretch one day and P90X YogaX on my "off" day. I needed an off day. I'm not near as sore today as I was the first day of my first week (not counting fit test).
I'm also adding running into my Insanity schedule. I want to run a 1/2 marathon in April, so need to get my mileage up there. I also will add a couple of the P90X strength workouts to keep those muscles in shape.
I don't like that Insanity workouts are less than an hour, so I always add extra cardio in at the time to make it an hour. Today it was KenpoX Plus, from P90X Plus, the days before I jumped on the elliptical. I'm still about 7lbs from my goal weight, and hoping for 23% body fat, I'm at about 27% now.0 -
Good luck. I've did one round of Insanity (after doing two rounds of P90X). I didn't lose any weight doing Insanity but I did lose inches all over. It will kick your butt for sure. The only thing I didn't like was that I felt it go too repetitive since each month only had 3 "true workouts" (the fourth workout being a recovery). I got a little bored doing the same workouts.
You will definitely look forward to your off day.
I'm doing a hybrid of P90X and Insanity now and I like the variety much better (plus I'm doing a little running mixed in as well).0 -
Day 1- Fit test
My legs are shaking like jello and my heart might slow down by the time I start doing Day 2. Awesome!0 -
I am restarting my insanity today.. i tried before with a friend but our schedules always got messed up. i have just enough time to get one round of it knocked out before my husband comes home from afghanistan so i need to get my butt in gear..0
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Great! I need someone to die...I mean workout...with me!! :laugh:0
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Good luck. I've did one round of Insanity (after doing two rounds of P90X). I didn't lose any weight doing Insanity but I did lose inches all over. It will kick your butt for sure. The only thing I didn't like was that I felt it go too repetitive since each month only had 3 "true workouts" (the fourth workout being a recovery). I got a little bored doing the same workouts.
You will definitely look forward to your off day.
I'm doing a hybrid of P90X and Insanity now and I like the variety much better (plus I'm doing a little running mixed in as well).
I JUST replied to another Insanity thread and said exactly the same thing!!! Only 3 workouts a week gets boring fast!! Doing month 2 workouts in week 2!
In reply to OP, I skip my rest and recovery days - recovery day i use for P90x, to get some weight training in, and rest day I skipped altogether and moved on to the next week! If you are pretty used to working out, you will find it will kick your butt for a week or two but then will get easy enough to move on.0 -
Great! I need someone to die...I mean workout...with me!! :laugh:
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Hi! I'm just starting Day 2 of Insanity. I have done it before but i only got 3 weeks done and then i stopped because i had no motivation. I would really like to have some support and i could also help out if any one has any questions. Just add me if anyone wants to keep up with this workout together.0
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I am starting month 2 of Insanity. I love it, but like others have said, it is indeed repetitive. I alternate between Insanity and TurboFire. Both make you sweat and burn and alternating breaks up the monotony. Good luck!0
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Day 2 done! I feel old and slow and winded!! LOL0
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Day 3 done!! One leg tricep dips are the devil.0
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i agree! i'm almost through week 2 now! woohoo! but i did mis the plyo workout one night - i have a herniated disk in my back and it was acting up so i didn't want to risk it...it felt better the next day so i just jumped back in! (i think i let myself dehydrate too much and that caused the back pain so i'm being super careful to drink TONS)0
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Hello fellow INSANITY fans!
I am in the middle of week 6 and love the program so far. I have seen improvement in my Fit Test scores, but so far not "seeing" a whole lot of change. My husband says i look smaller, but my clothes aren't showing it. I did take my measurements for my last Fit Test and lost about 1/2" on each thigh, though! I've heard that Month 2 is "results month"... i sure hope so! Can't wait to hear your experience. I am sure i'll do another round in the future, but i just go my Chalean Extreme in the mail and want to give it a go :-)
Keep Pushing Play!
Jeni0
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