Starting Insanity tomorrow....Kinda nervous haha

Ibuprofen and lots of stretching! I do extra stretches before and after my Insanity workout and I think it helps Im not very flexible yet, so some of his stretches hurt quite a bit.

Anyway, good luck Make sure you do the workout the next day even if you're sore! The 30-40 minutes seems so long at first, but they start to go by super quick after only a couple of days!

Im doing it tomorrow to! I haven't measured or done pictures. How is the fit test for the first time?

What we need to do, is get a bunch of people to start on the same day. If we could get a group going, get a "start" date, and post before pictures.

Then post midway pictures, and than final pictures. I would reset my Insanity to do this!

I just completed my 1st wk! yes it is intense! However, I feel sore while doin some of the workouts but as far as feeling sore after or the next day.. um, I havent got that feeling yet.. So, Idk but um gooood luck to you. and we also have a Insanity Group for everyone that is doin it and wants motivation and tips!!! wooooooooooooo INSANITY!!!!

WOW you do it! I throw off my hat to you! Insanity is INSANITY lol

What is Insanity? I'm kind of new to this... but it sounds like it works!

I started today and let me say I failed miserably LOL

I'm on week two of the second month, and really, what got me through the first month was lots of stretching afterwards and finding a good protein powder to refuel the muscles and shorten recovery time. Oh, and don't feel discouraged if you can't get through the workouts start to finish without hitting pause. I STILL hit pause through the workouts to give my heartrate some time to recover - the 30 second breaks he gives in between circuits just don't cut it. LoL. And it's refreshing to see that even the people in the DVD have to take breaks - even more so in the second month.

This one is the best protein powders I've found:

http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3509954&cp=3593187.2108294

It's a little on the pricey side, but it's definitely worth it. Bonus: it actually tastes good (well, the chocolate does anyways - I haven't tried the others).

Just keep digging deeper and you'll get there!

I love Insanity! I'm on week 3 and I actually look forward to my daily workout (coming from a girl who use to despise going to the gym). I recommend that you stretch for a couple of minutes before the warm up and ALWAYS stretch at the end. Also, as dare2love81 says above, don't get discouraged if you have to take extra breaks. They don't call it Insanity for nothing!

And be sure to drink a recovery formula. You can buy protein shakes or powders but I recommend chocolate milk. Compared to water, or most sports drinks, it has double the carbohydrate and protein content, perfect for replenishing tired muscles. Its high water content replaces fluids lost as sweat, preventing dehydration. Plus it packs a nutritional bonus of calcium, and includes just a little sodium and sugar -- additives that help you regain energy, plus it's a lot cheaper.

I was skeptical at first but here is a site to back it up...
http://www.livestrong.com/article/327924-chocolate-milk-as-a-recovery-drink/

I did Insanity and I loved it. I would also suggest to do alot of stretching and load up on protien. Also if I was to tell anyone anything about this work out is that it is crazy rough on the knees and joints. Try to land softly and try to work out on a mat if you can.

I have Insanity and for starters the fit test is insane! My 16 yr old daughter who runs six miles had to use her inhaler during that! I like Insanity, however I can see where it could be bothersome for those with back, spine or neck problems. It is an intense workout which I am sure allows people to tone and burn fat. Good luck!

im down!