Have you done Insanity..what do you think???

proverbs31chick
proverbs31chick Posts: 485 Member
edited October 6 in Fitness and Exercise
I am starting Insanity next month, I just wanted to hear what you guys thought. I hear its intense but not impossible. So did you build stamina, loose weight/inches??? Any advice???
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  • kekl
    kekl Posts: 382 Member
    bump! I asked for Insanity for christmas so i'd love to hear what people say as well. :)
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    A couple of my friends have done it and love it. The key is really eating enough calories to maintain muscle mass. In fact all beachbody programs are about the same with nutrition. I have done p90x and clx and getting p90x2 for xmas. Recommend 1lb deficit or less.
  • Sublimely_Self_Righteousreused
    Sublimely_Self_Righteousreused Posts: 935 Member
    I just started on Monday. It's real intense. The cardio on it is more intense than what's on P90X, but if you've completed that, you can do this too.
  • DarkAngellEyes
    DarkAngellEyes Posts: 317 Member
    Ive done it before (and honestly should probably start again! haha)

    Its a great workout! it definitely is not easy, but not impossible either - just make sure you go at your own pace at the correct form... no sense hurting yourself. Good luck!! and have fun with it! :smile:
  • shakemybooty
    shakemybooty Posts: 681 Member
    I am starting Insanity next month, I just wanted to hear what you guys thought. I hear its intense but not impossible. So did you build stamina, loose weight/inches??? Any advice???

    All of that! Get yourself a good pair of shoes and a tape measure. It's a lot of fun. You'll hate him and love him at the same time.
  • VAMommyAgain
    VAMommyAgain Posts: 400 Member
    Bumping so I can read more responses!
  • anubis609
    anubis609 Posts: 3,966 Member
    You'll feel like dying. It's great! :happy:
  • manvsfood
    manvsfood Posts: 175 Member
    You'll feel like dying. It's great! :happy:

    :laugh:
    I never thought I'd hear "You'll feel like dying" followed by "It's great."
  • melaniealanaroberts
    melaniealanaroberts Posts: 6
    I am starting Insanity next month, I just wanted to hear what you guys thought. I hear its intense but not impossible. So did you build stamina, loose weight/inches??? Any advice???

    All of that! Get yourself a good pair of shoes and a tape measure. It's a lot of fun. You'll hate him and love him at the same time.

    She's right. I think for me the most remarkable thing was seeing how much stronger and fitter I got within two weeks. Its fun and definitely a good challenge. Just try to create a balance between over-exerting yourself and taking it easy. I didn't loose a crazy amount of weight but my body defnitely became more toned and I got more definition. Once you stick with it, the end result is going to be a transformed you.

    Good luck! :happy:
  • melissaw1232
    melissaw1232 Posts: 184 Member
    I have the Insanity program but I only do it for the intense cardio when I cant make it to the gym. I cant commit daily because my toddler is an exercise hater(lol) Never lets me finish a thing. Its hard on the knees,lots of jumping so you have to have proper form. Its also great toning as it incorporates lots of push ups, squats and ab work. Wish I could do the challenge with you! Good luck!
  • proverbs31chick
    proverbs31chick Posts: 485 Member
    Thanks guys, I am looking forward to challenging my body.
  • proverbs31chick
    proverbs31chick Posts: 485 Member
    I have the Insanity program but I only do it for the intense cardio when I cant make it to the gym. I cant commit daily because my toddler is an exercise hater(lol) Never lets me finish a thing. Its hard on the knees,lots of jumping so you have to have proper form. Its also great toning as it incorporates lots of push ups, squats and ab work. Wish I could do the challenge with you! Good luck!

    yeah that would be nice, hopefully my fam will join me when they see me doing it at home.
  • kcmomof2
    kcmomof2 Posts: 457 Member
    I'd say I LOVE it since I've completed 4 rounds of it. :) I built up stamina, lost weight and inches.
    Its a great workout! it definitely is not easy, but not impossible either - just make sure you go at your own pace at the correct form... no sense hurting yourself. Good luck!! and have fun with it! :smile:

    I agree with this too.

    Good luck! :smile:
  • Sublimely_Self_Righteousreused
    Sublimely_Self_Righteousreused Posts: 935 Member
    I have the Insanity program but I only do it for the intense cardio when I cant make it to the gym. I cant commit daily because my toddler is an exercise hater(lol) Never lets me finish a thing. Its hard on the knees,lots of jumping so you have to have proper form. Its also great toning as it incorporates lots of push ups, squats and ab work. Wish I could do the challenge with you! Good luck!

    That's my biggest challenge is I have two little ones. I end up doing it at like 4 AM! It's worked so far (only 5 days into it LOL)
  • nukehiker
    nukehiker Posts: 457
    you will curse at Shaun T at time, but like some have said it will be a love hate relationship.... you will hate how hard some of the exercises etc but you will love that eventually you will see your own improvements. also yes get the tape measure !! the scale is not the only number you need to be looking at. in fact alot of ppl do not lose in the first month. I am about start the final month next week, and I also have done P90X.
  • ArnonsaeJ
    ArnonsaeJ Posts: 41 Member
    I absolutely LOVE insanity. Next week is my last week and I've had some really good results! Improved on the fit test lots, much more endurance, loosing inches and weight. (about 14 lbs so far and about 10 inches all over) Its all about pushing yourself and doing what you can do with the correct form. Once I finish this round I'll be starting a P90X Insanity 9 week Hybrid :) You can friend me if you'd like!!
  • manjot01
    manjot01 Posts: 10
    I am on the second month and LOVE IT!!!! It's only 45 mins (goes up to almost an hour the second month), during that time you just wanna die but at the end you'll feel like a million bucks!!
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
    You have to see this girl's results from Insanity, she looks amazing! I was always afraid to try it, but she's totally motivated me to put it on my wish list.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/421473-b4-during-just-a-few-more-lbs-until-i-hit-goal
  • Articeluvsmemphis
    Articeluvsmemphis Posts: 1,987 Member
    good luck, whew, you're a warrior. I got chalene extreme instead. I rather lift heavy than kill myself right now with intense cardio although I still might do that.
  • dizam
    dizam Posts: 25 Member
    I tried Insanity, but I couldn't keep up, it was too hard for me. I went back to Power 90 (not P90X)
  • Tiffany517
    Tiffany517 Posts: 117 Member
    bump
  • leemarie324
    leemarie324 Posts: 63 Member
    i am about to finish week 4 of insanity and i am hooked..it is the best workout i have ever done, it is hard to keep up but u work at your own pace and build up your resistance.
  • edorice
    edorice Posts: 4,519 Member
    It's one of the best cardio workouts you can get at home without a treadmill. A lot of people talk about jumping jacks, mountain climbers, sports drills, etc. Insanity has all of that in one package. I highly recommend the program. I used to hate and dread the program, but I now like it and respect it a lot.
  • primal_p90x
    primal_p90x Posts: 13
    if you body has a strong foundation from doing High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and plyo training, you will enjoy Insanity.

    Whatever you do, do not pause the workout. Just take those few seconds to find your focus and continue.
  • zoe4friends
    zoe4friends Posts: 727 Member
    I started doing random Insanity workouts yesterday, so today is my second day, But I am going to officially start it on Monday. I am on My Christmas break now and traveling, so since I would not be able to do my usual walking jogging, I decided to start Insanity. Yes I am definitely developing that Love/hate relationship with Shaun T, but I feel great after completing a workout.
  • Strobins05
    Strobins05 Posts: 716
    I absolutely LOVE insanity. Next week is my last week and I've had some really good results! Improved on the fit test lots, much more endurance, loosing inches and weight. (about 14 lbs so far and about 10 inches all over) Its all about pushing yourself and doing what you can do with the correct form. Once I finish this round I'll be starting a P90X Insanity 9 week Hybrid :) You can friend me if you'd like!!
    Awesome Job!
  • OneBryteSmile
    OneBryteSmile Posts: 808 Member
    I did it and earned my t-shirt (pic in ticker).

    YES it is intense and NO it is not impossible. I did it August-September of this year and lost about 11 lbs and 5 inches. Also went from about a size 12-14 to a 10-12. I was also running 3 days a week training for a 5K so I can't attribute ALL of my results to Insanity but I will say that as a result of the program I am a lot stronger than I was before. It is by far the hardest workout I have ever done and I still incorporate the videos into my routine now because nothing else gives me that type of cardio workout. My cardio performance is better than it has ever been and I can do things that I once thought were impossible.

    Insanity is a great workout and you will surprise yourself every week at what you are able to accomplish. Don't give up. If you need to take breaks during the workout then take a break but don't quit. You will get better each week. Another advice I would give is to make sure you are eating enough. I didn't follow their nutrition plan but I did up my calories and changed my settings to the recommended 40/40/20 for carb/protein/fat. In the second month of the program I also started incorporating strength training twice a week because I didn't want to lose too much muscle mass doing so much cardio alone with Insanity and Running.

    At first I dreaded it everyday and literally cursed at the TV but I have so much more respect for it and even now when I do one of the videos I feel a great sense of accomplishment when it's over.

    Good luck with the program!
  • Minnesnowtagurl
    Minnesnowtagurl Posts: 406 Member
    I did a round of P90X and lost 30lbs then I did a round of Insanity and lost 10lbs. It builds up your strength and endurance.

    -It's soooo intense. It is ineffective though unless you keeping pushing all the way through, so keep up.

    - Carefull with the impact on your joints. My knees were bothering me a bit. (I have borrowed it to my god sister and she complaimed of major knee pain.)

    - Eat enough calories in or you will die

    - Stretch afterwards, don't skip it because it's "boring." You will regret it when you awake the next morning!

    EnJoy! : )
  • DarkAngellEyes
    DarkAngellEyes Posts: 317 Member
    Not sure if it was mentioned already or not - but make sure you take before pictures too! you will be amazed at how your body transforms!

    All this talk about Insanity is making me want to do the program all over again...
  • adammccrady
    adammccrady Posts: 99 Member
    Absolutely love Insanity! My wife and I did it together a few months ago and had great results! We are actually going to start another round on 12/26/11. Anyone wanting to go through it with us is welcome to join our MFP group. It definitely helps to have a team around you to support you through the roller coaster ride of pain, emotions and achievement that you will experience...

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/1436-insanity-another-round-starts-12-26-11
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