INSANITY CHALLENGE. ANY TAKERS??
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The workouts are on different disks. I just finished my first week of Month 2 and my recommendation for that fit test and the cardio circuit is to:
1) Make sure you have plenty of water. You're going to need it.
2) Take it slow on the new moves and make sure you're getting the form correct.
3) Remember to just do the best that *you* can do. The moves are a lot more complex and you'll likely feel like you're back on day 1 (I know I did). Just do your best and you'll be fine.
4) Don't forget to bump up your calorie intake. You'll be doing longer workouts at a more intense rate and your body is going to need the extra fuel.
5) Smile because you love it, baby!0 -
Well, just finished my recovery week. And I am PUMPED for the official beginning of month two. oh and im a new guy so add me.
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I started on Monday. It's kicking my but, but I enjoy it! I'm also taking it at my own pace. I lost 4 pounds just this week!0
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Hi. I started my workouts on Monday. Today is my off day... thank goodness! So far I've lost four pounds just in this week! I didn't think that I would see results that fast. I am looking forwards to my progress in the future. Make sure you stick with the recipes or continue to count calories. Best of luck!0
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4) Don't forget to bump up your calorie intake. You'll be doing longer workouts at a more intense rate and your body is going to need the extra fuel.
I second this one! I did well the first few weeks--even for the first month if needed. At the end of the 2nd and into the 3rd week I'd be good with my 1200 cals (eating back the exercise cals too) but mid-week I'd be super hungry and would want sweets. My blood sugar was all over the place and I'd end up dizzy, light headed and feeling horrible. I saw my Dr. and he suggested lowering my carbs a bit and increasing my cals by eating more protein. I ended up with the flu in all of this so I took a few days off the workout to get myself back on track. I'll be starting week 3 over today and hopefully all will go well. No point in going through all of this if it isn't making me feel stronger/healthier...I want to do this the right way! I just think how far I've come considering a year ago I'd have found ANY excuse not to workout or eat right. Fast forward to now and my fear while talking with the Dr. was he was going to tell me to stop this workout! Thankfully, that wasn't the case!0 -
Well,...I followed your advice - which was great....but I'm not smiling:grumble:The workouts are on different disks. I just finished my first week of Month 2 and my recommendation for that fit test and the cardio circuit is to:
1) Make sure you have plenty of water. You're going to need it.
2) Take it slow on the new moves and make sure you're getting the form correct.
3) Remember to just do the best that *you* can do. The moves are a lot more complex and you'll likely feel like you're back on day 1 (I know I did). Just do your best and you'll be fine.
4) Don't forget to bump up your calorie intake. You'll be doing longer workouts at a more intense rate and your body is going to need the extra fuel.
5) Smile because you love it, baby!
:mad: I did somewhat better on the fit test but I was absolutely terrible during the max cardio circuit. :explode: Not only did I feel like I was back on day 1....I felt like I never worked out in my life.....I'm not smiling...yet 0 -
Skipping my last recovery day workout..... Recovery week Core Cardio and Balance was fun while it lasted, but there is no way I can do another one of those boring workouts. I'm moving on to day 1 of Month 2 tonight... can't wait!0
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Just contrast where you were on Day 30 and where you were on Day 1. My second run through the workouts after the recovery day last week had me feeling a lot better about the workouts. I still spent some time watching instead of doing to make sure I was getting the form right. It can only get better from hereWell,...I followed your advice - which was great....but I'm not smiling:grumble: :mad: I did somewhat better on the fit test but I was absolutely terrible during the max cardio circuit. :explode: Not only did I feel like I was back on day 1....I felt like I never worked out in my life.....I'm not smiling...yet
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WOW, just wow! Did the fit test and the first workout of month 2. I'm wiped out! I feel really good about not only my progress on the fit test, but also how well I did in the workout tonight. I definitely wasn't able to complete every single rep of every exercise, but I kept up the majority of the time. I still needed some time to get the moves down right, but next time should be much better. Man, this program is crazy, but I LOVE IT!
Question: I bumped up my calories by about 300 today. Did anyone else do this during month 2? If so, how much did you increase by??0 -
Hey All,
Sorry to join the thread so late but I just started Insanity today... I am going away in 17 days and felt the need to up my workouts for the last 2 week push!
I did the fit test, and I beat Tonya and what's his name? on all of their first fit test scores and half of their second scores, so I felt confident enough to do another... sooo I did Cardio Recovery, not knowing what to expect, was super unimpressed and didn't feel like I got a workout at all, so I did Cardio Abs after that. Holy are my legs ever going to be sore tomorrow, but I will get on the calendar schedule for the next week and see what happens.
Can't wait to see what all this buzz is about!!0 -
WOW, just wow! Did the fit test and the first workout of month 2. I'm wiped out! I feel really good about not only my progress on the fit test, but also how well I did in the workout tonight. I definitely wasn't able to complete every single rep of every exercise, but I kept up the majority of the time. I still needed some time to get the moves down right, but next time should be much better. Man, this program is crazy, but I LOVE IT!
Question: I bumped up my calories by about 300 today. Did anyone else do this during month 2? If so, how much did you increase by??
I haven't started month 2 but have been trying to include 1/2 marathon training with month 1. Initially, I didn't increase my cals but ended up having some dizziness, nausea and weakness after my workouts. I've added about 200-300 cals and am trying to get some more protein in there to keep my blood sugar more level. So far so good.0 -
Holy crap!!! Plyo Cardio was by far the hardest thing I have ever done. I assume it will get easier, but let me just say that you guys are seriously AMAZINGLY hardkore!0
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I'm in month 2 of insanity (first week). It feels like it's day one Anyway, does anyone have any advice for doing pushups. I have gotten better but I truly stink at them. Especially during max cardio circuit. I've succumbed to doing them on my knees. My elbow and shoulders just shake too much. Any advice would be appreciated. 0
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I'm in month 2 of insanity (first week). It feels like it's day one Anyway, does anyone have any advice for doing pushups. I have gotten better but I truly stink at them. Especially during max cardio circuit. I've succumbed to doing them on my knees. My elbow and shoulders just shake too much. Any advice would be appreciated.
I can do full pushups, all the way down to my chest, but I can't do them as fast as I need to to be able to keep up with the exercise, so I only go about halfway down. My elbows are always at least at a 90 degree angle, so I know I'm still getting the benefit of doing them. Remember to keep your core tight-- not only your abs, but also your butt and thighs (keep them pulled in tight, together). I've found it's so much easier to keep the pushups going when my core is tight. Keep working at it-- You'll get better!!!
That's just my .02.....0 -
I'm in month 2 of insanity (first week). It feels like it's day one Anyway, does anyone have any advice for doing pushups. I have gotten better but I truly stink at them. Especially during max cardio circuit. I've succumbed to doing them on my knees. My elbow and shoulders just shake too much. Any advice would be appreciated.
I'm on my first week of month 2 also. Like you, I find it a bit frustrating to be struggling again like I was at the beginning, however last night I caught myself (during the side pushups) thinking, "wow, I can't wait until I'm really good at this like I was with the month 1 exercises". I guess the progress I saw from month 1-- from being winded during just the warm-up when I first started to being able to do every single move and want to go for a run after-- is a HUGE motivator for me. Even after P90x, I've never, ever been this fit and strong, so that keeps me going.0 -
I'm in month 2 of insanity (first week). It feels like it's day one Anyway, does anyone have any advice for doing pushups. I have gotten better but I truly stink at them. Especially during max cardio circuit. I've succumbed to doing them on my knees. My elbow and shoulders just shake too much. Any advice would be appreciated.
Just keep doing them as best you can. You'll master this workout by the last week of the 2nd month!
Just finished Insanity today with my final fit test. I beat Tanya on 5 out of the 8 categories! W00t!0 -
Hey All,
Sorry to join the thread so late but I just started Insanity today... I am going away in 17 days and felt the need to up my workouts for the last 2 week push!
I did the fit test, and I beat Tonya and what's his name? on all of their first fit test scores and half of their second scores, so I felt confident enough to do another... sooo I did Cardio Recovery, not knowing what to expect, was super unimpressed and didn't feel like I got a workout at all, so I did Cardio Abs after that. Holy are my legs ever going to be sore tomorrow, but I will get on the calendar schedule for the next week and see what happens.
Can't wait to see what all this buzz is about!!
Yeah it's better to do them in the order that they are presented in the calendar. The Fit Test is meant to be a Day 1 workout on its own. Later on in Insanity you'll mix it in with other workouts on the same day (notably Max Interval Circuit in month 2). Cardio Recovery is meant for the 4th day of every week- you'll do it after you've done three days of the hard workouts- Plyo Cardio, Core Cardio & Cardio Power & Resistance. Believe me you'll want a recovery day and will start looking forward to the slow down. Cardio Abs is usually added to the same day as Core Cardio. Since you've only got two weeks, and since Plyo Cardio challenged you, then I recommend that you do Weeks 1 and 2 in order over the next two weeks.0 -
We are on the recovery week at the end of month 1. I'm also trying to train for a half marathon and am including running 3-4x a week. I'm wondering if anyone else has included another type of exercise while doing this workout? I've noticed an improvement in endurance...not to mention feeling stronger overall. I just don't want to set myself up in a bad way for month 2.+0
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We are on the recovery week at the end of month 1. I'm also trying to train for a half marathon and am including running 3-4x a week. I'm wondering if anyone else has included another type of exercise while doing this workout? I've noticed an improvement in endurance...not to mention feeling stronger overall. I just don't want to set myself up in a bad way for month 2.+
Congrants I am also beginning my recovery week after the first month. Even though this recovery is somewhat easier it still breaks a good sweat0 -
Hey All,
Sorry to join the thread so late but I just started Insanity today... I am going away in 17 days and felt the need to up my workouts for the last 2 week push!
I did the fit test, and I beat Tonya and what's his name? on all of their first fit test scores and half of their second scores, so I felt confident enough to do another... sooo I did Cardio Recovery, not knowing what to expect, was super unimpressed and didn't feel like I got a workout at all, so I did Cardio Abs after that. Holy are my legs ever going to be sore tomorrow, but I will get on the calendar schedule for the next week and see what happens.
Can't wait to see what all this buzz is about!!
Cardio Recovery is the lite excercise day for the first four weeks so I can imagine you were. Just do them in order0 -
Today is Day 3 for me. Looking forward to seeing what the rest of it brings.0
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Apparently I was just being a big baby because I can honestly say that the workouts get WAY easier the second time around. I skipped the rest and recovery days, pushed on through, did Plyo interval / cardio and resis / pure cardio the following 3 days in a row and it was fine! and by fine, i mean it hurt like hell
It's now Day 10 and moving on to month 2 dvds. WOO WOO! Max plyo interval today wasn't terrible. By no means was it fun, but I am really happy with the longer workout. Didn't expect it to be more of a muscle workout though or else I would have switched the order of today and tomorrow's Max cardio conditioning. Ah well, 7 days to go, 4 more workouts to try! I hear max sport interval is super fun so I can't wait! :happy:0 -
So, is everyone hanging in still or has the lack of activity on this thread signaled that people have quit? NOT ME, I'M KICKING BUTT!!!
So, are you guys still giving it your all?0 -
Apparently I was just being a big baby because I can honestly say that the workouts get WAY easier the second time around. I skipped the rest and recovery days, pushed on through, did Plyo interval / cardio and resis / pure cardio the following 3 days in a row and it was fine! and by fine, i mean it hurt like hell
It's now Day 10 and moving on to month 2 dvds. WOO WOO! Max plyo interval today wasn't terrible. By no means was it fun, but I am really happy with the longer workout. Didn't expect it to be more of a muscle workout though or else I would have switched the order of today and tomorrow's Max cardio conditioning. Ah well, 7 days to go, 4 more workouts to try! I hear max sport interval is super fun so I can't wait! :happy:
Uh, I'm confused... Why would you be moving onto the Month 2 dvds after only 10 days?0 -
glad to see this thread!
im on the last 2 days of week 3! i really enjoy insanity so far and will continue on to p90x after i complete insanity! then after p90x i have a plan to do a hybrid p90x/insanity workout for 2 months or so.0 -
I'm still here. Only Day 5 for me. Still loving it!0
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Apparently I was just being a big baby because I can honestly say that the workouts get WAY easier the second time around. I skipped the rest and recovery days, pushed on through, did Plyo interval / cardio and resis / pure cardio the following 3 days in a row and it was fine! and by fine, i mean it hurt like hell
It's now Day 10 and moving on to month 2 dvds. WOO WOO! Max plyo interval today wasn't terrible. By no means was it fun, but I am really happy with the longer workout. Didn't expect it to be more of a muscle workout though or else I would have switched the order of today and tomorrow's Max cardio conditioning. Ah well, 7 days to go, 4 more workouts to try! I hear max sport interval is super fun so I can't wait! :happy:
Uh, I'm confused... Why would you be moving onto the Month 2 dvds after only 10 days?
Yeah I don't understand either.0 -
Uh, I'm confused... Why would you be moving onto the Month 2 dvds after only 10 days?
Just feeling the need for the longer workouts and more variety. Cycled through month 1 dvds twice, and now moving on. I am really enjoy the month 2 dvds - the extra 20 min is a boost is one i definitely needed to push myself. Also am looking forward to trying all of the workouts in the program before i leave.0 -
I'm starting tomorrow and I am sooooo excited! I can't wait!!0
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I just started Insanity 4 days ago and definatley felt like I got a good workout. I bought the system to hopefully shake out of the plateau I have been in. I usually run 6-7 days per week and doing these exercises for only 40 minutes I feel like I am not getting a full workout in. I have a HRM and a bodymedia calorie burn monitor and at 5'8" and 162 pounds I am burning about 350 calories at most up to the this point, which is definately lower than my running where I can burn 600-700 calories in an hour. Course running wasnt helping me drop the last 10 pounds, so I am hoping this will. I can see that people are getting stronger and more fit, but is anyone losing weight????and if so, is it one of those programs where you gain weight initially and then lose weight? Thanks!0
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