help... insanity?

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Cwilliams8676
Cwilliams8676 Posts: 300 Member
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I've done every jillian video around I keep trying to do p90x but I find it boring. I'm thinkinng insanity poks escorting. I want to be lean with trim muscles. No real bulk. I k ow insanity is hard but is it something I cando? I'm relately fit but still 35# over my goal. Help

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  • AprilBurns86
    AprilBurns86 Posts: 60
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    You can do it!! I'm heavy and I LOVE doing it. I don't always keep up 100%, but it is fun and you can definitely see yourself getting better and better, which keeps you going. And it comes with a fit test that shows how much progress you are making, which gives you something to look forward to (you take the test every two weeks), and keeps you motivated big time. Good luck!!
  • RobynMWilson
    RobynMWilson Posts: 1,540 Member
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    I'm sending you a message. ChaLEAN Extreme may be a good alternative...
  • Cwilliams8676
    Cwilliams8676 Posts: 300 Member
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    My typos..damn phone lol. I.said insanity looks exciting
    High energy lol
    I have the dvds I'm gonna do it:)
  • Cwilliams8676
    Cwilliams8676 Posts: 300 Member
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    I have chalean extreme and turbo fire too
  • YogaRunner
    YogaRunner Posts: 652 Member
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    Do you have a coach?
  • Tricialew32
    Tricialew32 Posts: 96 Member
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    You don't need a coach.
    A couple things you might want to be aware of:
    There's lots of jumping and running in place and these are important to the program so if you've had back problems or knee problems, this may not be the best program for you.
    I've had a couple discs fused from Kayaking injuries and I can't do the power jumps but at 45 years old, I'm able to do most everything else.
  • tlnurse
    tlnurse Posts: 229 Member
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    I've done P90 X for the 90 days and Crossfit through a local hospital, the Chalean Extreme, Jillian ....then INSANITY....HATED EVERY MINUTE of it. It is ALL cardio (no weight training) and done by fitness extremist:) My favorite by far and the one I've seen amazing results from is from Beachbodies.com (Chalean extreme).....check it out!
  • Cwilliams8676
    Cwilliams8676 Posts: 300 Member
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    I have a coach but she isn't involved much with me. I.have turbo fire, chalean p90x and insanity just want to find! Program and stick with it
  • Jpretzel
    Jpretzel Posts: 8
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    It's not bad. I've done it for a while though I haven't done all of it. It's tiring but not undo-able. my legs killed for the first few days and I've experienced P90X's plyometrics so I was surprised about that. The only advice I have is do your best to keep up but don't beat yourself up if you cant. as long as you're feeling it you're doing alright.
  • ndnmomma
    ndnmomma Posts: 466 Member
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    I love Insanity it keeps me interested and wanting to push harder. I've tried P90X and never have made it through all the way, but this I love. You've got to find something that keeps you interested that's for sure. Good luck!
  • Alcoria
    Alcoria Posts: 167 Member
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    im currently doing insanity not very far in only on day 5 but its fun, exausting and keeps you sore but i already see improvements and im still roughly 54# over from where i want to be. anyone doing insanity- feel free to add me good luck with your journey and progress!
  • Cwilliams8676
    Cwilliams8676 Posts: 300 Member
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    I decided to do turbo fire. Well see... I'll try it a week if i.like ill buy weighted gloves to use it. I'll update what I stick with
  • jaz050465
    jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
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    What about Jillian Michaels Body Revolution.
  • greggags2
    greggags2 Posts: 195 Member
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    I am just starting a Insanity and P90X challenge group on July 9th if you would like to join, its a great way to stay motivated!
  • RobynMWilson
    RobynMWilson Posts: 1,540 Member
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    I have a coach but she isn't involved much with me. I.have turbo fire, chalean p90x and insanity just want to find! Program and stick with it
  • RobynMWilson
    RobynMWilson Posts: 1,540 Member
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    Switch your coach then...all it takes is a phone call. I sent you a message...your coach should be there to support and motivate you and should be helping you pick the program that best fits your needs, not just collect their commissions on all the programs you're buying. I'm a coach and that's not how I handle my customers. I'm there with them every step of the way, evaluate their needs and help them find the RIGHT program for them rather than just selling. And I check in with them periodically and do my best to motivate them. I got my results from ChaLEAN Extreme...my profile pic is Day 60 on ChaLEAN...
  • JanSmelly
    JanSmelly Posts: 143 Member
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    I have two weeks left in Insanity and I did the 13 weeks of P90X. I miss the weights of P90X, but love how I am covered in sweat at the end of Insanity.
  • lrivera85
    lrivera85 Posts: 35 Member
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    I love insanity, I have done it 3 times and seem to keep going back to it. Once you do all other cardio seems too easy. The first two week are difficult but after that your get conditioned to Shaun T beating,lol. It does not get easier, but well worth it.
  • tlnurse
    tlnurse Posts: 229 Member
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    The 1st time I did Chalean extreme.....I did NOT lift heavy enough. When she say's "you should be dying" by whatever rep....if you are not....you do need to lift heavier. The 2nd time I did it....my body changed a lot. I have friends from work come over to my house and we do it together. We do the weights (Burn 1-2-3 on M-W-F) and alternate her aerobic choices (Burn-it off, Burn intervals, Lean intervals, Fat burner cfhallenge) T & Th with an Ab. work-out.....GOOD LUCK TO YOU:)

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