I'm thinking a lot of the high burns are in the 2nd month - longer and more intense workouts.

Just remember - it's not all about calorie burn now though, this workout will increase your stamina and cardio ability, which will payout in dividends in other workouts as well, you're building a stronger body

I know, it's frustrating, today was my cardio recovery day, second week (lost track of days in numbers, but following the calendar) and I've maybe dropped a lb (I say maybe because my scale keeps fluctuating, I really should stop weighing daily), I would have liked to have dropped 2 or 3 by now. But, my pants are fitting looser, and I can see physical changes in the mirror. So, while it's not much on the scale, it's a lot in the mirror and the clothes.

I am in week 3 of Insanity and just got my Polar FT4. I put in all my information, and I'm soo disappointed in the amount of calories I burn. I am doing the exercises, sweating my you know what off, and working at 80-90% of my maximum heart rate. And I only burned 275 calories in 40 min of Cardio and Resistance for example just now. I read where people are burning calories way higher than that. The highest I ever got was during Cardio and Abs (58 minutes) burned 386. What is wrong? What are you burning during Insanity? I'm working so hard for so little results, it feels like.

Whats your minimum and maximum heart rate? does it break down your workout? Does it tell you how long you were in whatever zone?

Ive also noticed that when I made adjustments to my information like I lost 3 lbs from 232 to 229 it dropped over 100calories. Also make sure your hrm starts out moist ie gel or i know its gross but spit.

Who knows my harm could be way off now y'all got me worried lol

I burn around 350 to 400 calories, or so says my HRM. The benefits are much higher than just the calories burned. You're doing great. Just keep up the clean eating, stick to your calorie budgets and you'll reap the benefits

i used to burn over a 1000 calories doing the hell month (month 2)

but i personally already sweat A LOT as it is to begin with

I just started INSANITY and was upset about the same thing. Maybe those with big numbers weigh a lot more? I did the fit test this morning and later did the Plyometric Cardio Circuit and only burned a total of 562 today. I thought something was wrong since my HRM is brand new. But, maybe it is accurate.

Not sure about accurate calories, but I do know that your calorie burn is going to be different than other peoples because it has a lot to do with your current size and intensity levels. Don't over work it. If you're already working your hardest, don't push to get more calories burned. It's important to be safe above all else!

Agreed I push my limits but recognize them. I can almost keep up with them for about half the video, then fade away pretty quick and gotta rest a few more times but Im still working

I have been feeling disappointed too. I burn 250-325 calories a workout but feel like it should be so much more. The 325 is pure cardio and abs for 55 minutes. I can ride my bike for an hour and burn 600 calories. WTH?? My husband thinks my HRM is off but I really think it's true. I am trying to base my progress on my cardio endurance and body measurements. Both are definitely on the good side so I won't put more thought in the calories burned!