Fat Burn OR Insanity Cardio Recovery?

picinina
picinina Posts: 76
edited October 2 in Fitness and Exercise
Hello, Hello,

I am at the beginning stages of the Beachbody Insanity program (3 days completed, day 4 today), and have really sore calves from all of the high-impact workouts (as to be expected)!

Should I suck it up and continue with today's session of "Cardio Recovery" (keeping in mind- only 2 more days until a rest day)? OR, should I loosen up and stretch it out by jumping on the exercise bike for an hour (approx 20kms), pure fat-burning.. low impact?

Here is what "Cardio Recovery" consists of: http://www.extremely-fit.com/fitness-tips/2009/08/insanity-reviews-cardio-recovery/

If you were me, which would you chose... Fat Burn OR Insanity Cardio Recovery (which is still hardcore, if you read the link above)?


Cheers,
Aching Calves,
Picinina!

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  • twinmama1987
    twinmama1987 Posts: 566 Member
    im on round 2, week 7 .. do the recovery. it gets deep in the muscle & will relieve the pain. ive been there lol
  • laddyboy
    laddyboy Posts: 1,565 Member
    Is it - my muscles are sore from all this intense movements or is it I think I've injured myself?

    If it's the good pain (lactic acid), suck it up and get back to hitting it hard. The pain will go away. Just so you know, Cardio recovery is a recovery from the intense workouts you've been doing but it's still a calorie burner. It's a good workout.

    Super Job picking 1 of the hardest workouts ever put on DVD.
  • bookworm03
    bookworm03 Posts: 88 Member
    Def cardio recovery. You'll feel great when you are done. At least I did.
  • picinina
    picinina Posts: 76
    Is it - my muscles are sore from all this intense movements or is it I think I've injured myself?

    If it's the good pain (lactic acid), suck it up and get back to hitting it hard. The pain will go away. Just so you know, Cardio recovery is a recovery from the intense workouts you've been doing but it's still a calorie burner. It's a good workout.

    Super Job picking 1 of the hardest workouts ever put on DVD.

    I'm pretty sure it's just lactic acid... In my mind I'm thinking... "Stop being a skirt and do it!"

    I like a challenge, and this is definitely a good one! Cheers for the support. :)
  • picinina
    picinina Posts: 76
    Def cardio recovery. You'll feel great when you are done. At least I did.

    Let's hope so! Can only try, right?
  • picinina
    picinina Posts: 76
    im on round 2, week 7 .. do the recovery. it gets deep in the muscle & will relieve the pain. ive been there lol

    WOW, mammoth effort! I am very impressed!
  • lauristewart
    lauristewart Posts: 379 Member
    My calves were really, really sore when I first started Insanity. I toughed it out and followed the program....by the 2nd week, they were not as sore. I mean, I could hardly walk!! I asked a Beachbody coach on their website about if I should take a day off or if I should plow through, he said just plow through, do what you can.....it worked great. I have been doing Insanity since jan and my results have been outstanding!!! Keep it up!! You will get awesome, incredible results!
  • picinina
    picinina Posts: 76
    My calves were really, really sore when I first started Insanity. I toughed it out and followed the program....by the 2nd week, they were not as sore. I mean, I could hardly walk!! I asked a Beachbody coach on their website about if I should take a day off or if I should plow through, he said just plow through, do what you can.....it worked great. I have been doing Insanity since jan and my results have been outstanding!!! Keep it up!! You will get awesome, incredible results!

    Nice advice, and glad that my aches and pains seem to be the standard for those starting out.
    Thanks for sharing. :)
  • cheri03
    cheri03 Posts: 172 Member
    Cardio recovery is a breeze. It is not hard at all.
  • KayteeBear
    KayteeBear Posts: 1,040 Member
    Just be very careful to pay attention to whenever your knees hurt. My friend didn't take it easy once her knees started hurting and she ended up completely unable to walk for a few days due to the knee pain....and she had a few weeks before they were back to normal.
  • picinina
    picinina Posts: 76
    Knee advice, noted. The high impact is harsh, I know.

    See how I go after tonight's session. I'm hoping to report back here tomorrow saying.. SUCCESS and muscles all stretched out, feeling AMAZING!
  • MiekeJ
    MiekeJ Posts: 139
    See how I go after tonight's session. I'm hoping to report back here tomorrow saying.. SUCCESS and muscles all stretched out, feeling AMAZING!

    Oh, me too!
  • picinina
    picinina Posts: 76
    WOW GUYS! I lovvvvveeddd that! Much better than a bike ride!
  • aw112234hk
    aw112234hk Posts: 1
    Today is my 4th Day , my calves were super super sore and hardly walk around.....but after i get my sneakers on and continued today's Cardio Recovery session, it feels so much better and not as horrible as i imagine.....
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