Insanity - Thoughts?

csparon
csparon Posts: 200 Member
edited November 10 in Fitness and Exercise
My fiance is in the Navy and left me with his Insanity Workout DVD's. I am going to Navy Boot Camp on July 10, 2012 and he tells me to do these workouts - though to be honest, I am intimidated.

I have done Jillian Michael's DVD's for the past 3 years, and yeah, I get a little slimmed down but nothing too amazing. However, I know Insanity will be a rude wakeup call. Anyway, I guess my question is what were your reactions to this workout?

Was it worth it? Will it be good for a pre-bootcamp workout? I need to lose at least another 10lbs before bootcamp, though my ultimate goal is about 28 lbs from now.
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  • juliekaiser1988
    juliekaiser1988 Posts: 604 Member
    Can't wait to hear what people have to say. I'm curious.
  • Melanie12081
    Melanie12081 Posts: 62
    LOOOOOVE them. But you need someone to do them with you that will push you. They're tough. We had another couple come over 6 mights a week, and we all traded off who made dinner.
  • Chuckempire
    Chuckempire Posts: 44
    There intense, Ive tried 3 times. However I'm going to try again once I'm in better shape. Also a lot of jumping.
  • lizard053
    lizard053 Posts: 2,344 Member
    Insane! I've only seen a few moves, no way can I do them. But then, Jillian Michaels kicks my butt every time.
  • csparon
    csparon Posts: 200 Member
    That's a good idea, however I live in a 911 sq. ft 2nd floor apartment, my neighbors may not appreciate an "Insanity Party" haha!
  • MsKekeSoFocused
    MsKekeSoFocused Posts: 383 Member
    You can do it!!! It is tough, but if you never push yourself to the next level, you will never know how far you can achieve..I am doing TurboFire right now and I love it.
  • Tmarinari
    Tmarinari Posts: 28
    i tried them and i could not get threw them. they went to fast and i could not learn the moves.. I am now doing turbo jam. and I LOVE it. I do turbo jam almost every day. Fun and I love the music!!!
  • sundancer1966
    sundancer1966 Posts: 478 Member
    LOVE THEM!! I am on week one of the second month. Hardest workouts, but if you follow the schedule and go at your own pace, it is doable.

    One think I like is that you can see that the people doing the workout are real people, who also struggle and have to pause to get water or catch their breath.
  • csparon
    csparon Posts: 200 Member
    i tried them and i could not get threw them. they went to fast and i could not learn the moves.. I am now doing turbo jam. and I LOVE it. I do turbo jam almost every day. Fun and I love the music!!!

    So far the only workout system that went too fast for me was Zumba, LOL I think I was just impatient and didn't get it. And I am not that great at dancing :)
  • csparon
    csparon Posts: 200 Member
    LOVE THEM!! I am on week one of the second month. Hardest workouts, but if you follow the schedule and go at your own pace, it is doable.

    One think I like is that you can see that the people doing the workout are real people, who also struggle and have to pause to get water or catch their breath.

    Thanks! I hate those workout DVD's where they are like "don't stop to get water" lol I just pause it then I still get the time in :)
  • missleah26
    missleah26 Posts: 146 Member
    My hubby and I started them, but I had to stop because all the jumping blew out my ankle :(

    The best session we had was when we brought his laptop to an empty classroom at the gym and did it there. No worries about pounding through the floor or sweating all over the living room lol
  • njean888
    njean888 Posts: 399 Member
    DO IT!!!!! If you stick to it and do all 60 days, you will be amazed with your results and your endurance!
  • csparon
    csparon Posts: 200 Member
    Is the fit test hard? When I saw that day one consists of a test, I feel like that's a waste of a day lol
  • MoLove2025
    MoLove2025 Posts: 135 Member
    its worth it.....and if your trying to get ready for boot-camp.....i would def give it a try. Your going to sweat but its well worth it. I love the way i feel afterwards!
  • Angie80281
    Angie80281 Posts: 444 Member
    Insanity is great for building up your cardio endurance, which is going to be very important when you get to boot camp. I joined the Navy in '99 right out of high school, and I thought I was going to die every time we went out for a run. Boot camp is challenging enough without having to struggle through the physical aspects of it, so I highly recommend that you push yourself through Insanity now and make yourself that much stronger. Plus, I think it takes a great deal of mental strength and focus to motivate yourself through Insanity, which will come in handy in boot camp. Best of luck to you, and if you have any questions about Insanity or boot camp, feel free to friend me or send me a message.
  • sandy_taylor13
    sandy_taylor13 Posts: 194 Member
    Im about 3/4 of the way through and if you are willing to push yourself then you will be ready for boot camp once you're finished. However, they are difficult and you probably wont finish the work outs the first week you do them (if you are not in some type of good physical shape). If you have been doing some working out/weights then you should be fine. You wont be able to finish with them or keep up after half of the work out, but just keep pushing yourself and by the time you get to the end of the first month you will likely be able to finish the work outs and keep up with everyone. It's the second month that is the real killer. LOTS of jumping and they are longer work outs. If you feel like the second month completely kicks your butt, just do the first 30 days again. That's what I did. But again I will stress that you have to motivate yourself and really bring it to the work outs. No half assing it or you wont get what you need out of the work out. Good luck!!!!
  • csparon
    csparon Posts: 200 Member
    Sundancer1996 the "Orange" logo on your ticker, that's not for Stingray Allstar Orange is it?
  • NessaLeos3
    NessaLeos3 Posts: 10 Member
    I just finished my 60 days!! It was pretty amazing. My cardio has improved, I can run a mile under 9 mins... I was at an 11 min mile. The only thing I don't like about it, it is hard to find a workout that will have the same affects when you have completed. I enjoyed sweating and feeling like tired after those workouts, now I can't seem to get that same physical satisfaction.
    I would suggest, rest your knees as much as you can. We did see a lot of knee and back injuries because it is a workout where you push YOUR body to a whole new limit. Know your own limits.
  • mkwongh
    mkwongh Posts: 279 Member
    Insanity helped me with inches, but after a while it started to kill my knees. Its a great work out!! Have fun
  • Fit4_Life
    Fit4_Life Posts: 828 Member
    You would be more fit than others at boot camp. Boot Camp will be a breeze for you.. Just sayin'. :) I think you should listen to Austin..He's been there and knows. :) Good luck Courtney.. I know you can do this, and I know how bad you are trying to get into the Navy.. This will be just another advantage of getting stronger. What have you got to lose?? Gradually work into it. Don't push yourself to complete each session if it's too hard.
  • oneIT
    oneIT Posts: 388 Member
    It doesn't matter if you can finish the workout. It doesn't matter if you can do even half of what they do. It doesn't matter if you have to skip some stuff and take a 5 minute break while the video is still going.

    What matters is that you push play every day. It will get better each and every day. Rep by rep you will start to improve.

    This workout is not meant for you to keep up with them. You go at your own pace which is why this workout will never be too easy for anyone.
  • njean888
    njean888 Posts: 399 Member
    Is the fit test hard? When I saw that day one consists of a test, I feel like that's a waste of a day lol

    Yes its hard, but that's the point to see how much you can do. Don't skip it, you'll like having those numbers to compare later on. Also take your measurements and take pictures. The scale may not be your friend in this program but you will look better!
  • lovetms
    lovetms Posts: 14 Member
    I started Insanity 3 weeks ago. There are definitely times during the workout where I feel like I'm going to die, but when I push myself and get through it I feel like a bad *kitten*. I'm trying to get the last 10 pounds off. I haven't weighed myself yet, but I can definitely tell that I'm getting stronger.
  • ShellBelle6
    ShellBelle6 Posts: 105 Member
    I haven't tried them yet.
    Shaun T (the guy from Insanity) was on Dr. Oz yesterday, and this was his 15 minute miracle workout:
    http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/shaun-ts-miracle-15-minute-workout

    I thought I was going to die.
  • Victoria2448
    Victoria2448 Posts: 559 Member
    My fiance is in the Navy and left me with his Insanity Workout DVD's. I am going to Navy Boot Camp on July 10, 2012 and he tells me to do these workouts - though to be honest, I am intimidated.

    I have done Jillian Michael's DVD's for the past 3 years, and yeah, I get a little slimmed down but nothing too amazing. However, I know Insanity will be a rude wakeup call. Anyway, I guess my question is what were your reactions to this workout?

    Was it worth it? Will it be good for a pre-bootcamp workout? I need to lose at least another 10lbs before bootcamp, though my ultimate goal is about 28 lbs from now.

    Hi!

    I've done Insanity and Insanity the Asylum. Both are very intensive programs for people who are already physically fit...and they will STILL kick your butt! I enjoyed the programs very much (more when they were over, :bigsmile: ) and have incorporated them into hybrids with P90X.

    Be forewarned that Insanity is HIGH impact all jumping all the time pretty much. It's not a begginer program by any means.
    Let me know if you have any specific questions I'd be happy to help.
  • csparon
    csparon Posts: 200 Member
    You would be more fit than others at boot camp. Boot Camp will be a breeze for you.. Just sayin'. :) I think you should listen to Austin..He's been there and knows. :) Good luck Courtney.. I know you can do this, and I know how bad you are trying to get into the Navy.. This will be just another advantage of getting stronger. What have you got to lose?? Gradually work into it. Don't push yourself to complete each session if it's too hard.

    Thank you :) I am just trying to figure out what workout combo would work best. 30DS only took a few inches off of me, not too much weight wise.
  • ashleynicoleh04
    ashleynicoleh04 Posts: 195 Member
    I am on my 2nd month and I love it!!! Seriously it is pretty tough but it is such a great workout. Before Insanity I did Jillian Michaels workout DVDs and and would run once in a while but was never in super great shape. But seriously I highly recommend doing it!
  • whit1108
    whit1108 Posts: 94
    I have on insanity dvd its HARD. I thought i was in shape and stuff until i tryed that dvd. It is hard! I could not keep up but just went my level and i was SO SORE the next day. I do think it is better to do them with someone so you dont give up as easy when it gets really hard. I plan to start the dvd over on monday.
  • tbloor
    tbloor Posts: 56 Member
    Tomorrow is the last day of week 4 for me. I struggled early this week, but upped my calorie intake and today I'm feeling great! I am only 10 pounds away from my goal weight, and often people say they are the hardest 10. Insanity has helped me consistently lose between 0.5-2 pounds per week, as well as half an inch off my waist each week!

    I can tell that my strength and endurance has improved, which is great because I am running my first half marathon at the end of April! Great for core strength as well.

    Do it! Don't be intimidated. Don't try to keep up with Shaun T or the others on the video. Take a break for a few seconds and get back into it.

    Add me as a friend if you like!
  • pauljsolie
    pauljsolie Posts: 1,024 Member
    Do it!!! They are tough but very rewarding. If you can't do Insanity or quit because it's too hard, maybe the Navy isn't right for you. I can assure you by July you will be in shape and ready for boot camp. Just think how you will breeze through boot camp. I don't know for sure about the Navy training but can't see them pushing you any harder than what Shaun T will do. Good luck!

    I was 264 when I started and completely out of shape so yes, even FAT people can do Insanity. No excuses!!!!
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