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Did both also - Insanity is .... insane and really wore me down inside and out. T25 is easier and a good introduction to Insanity. I actually had my best results with Turbofire. I lost 20 pounds in 12 weeks with that program, which was way better than the results I got with Insanity. I think at times Insanity was so…

I did TurboFire about two years ago after I had my daughter. I lost 20 pounds in 12 weeks and more inches than I can count. I have never done Turbo Jam, but I have heard it is not as intense. I did the program as scheduled at full intensity. I was that determined. :-) I am doing it again (after just having another baby)…

I have found the best results in a mix of all three - heavy lifting, HIIT, and steady cardio. All around fitness. You'll be strong, have great endurance, and be able to push yourself to the max with the HIIT routines. Also great for eliminating boredom in your workouts - it's nice to mix things up a bit.

Thank you for all the help. Would you suggest he see a fitness trainer to check form first or should he see a doctor?

I do take off my rings - if I don't, I get very painful calluses. The pain is partly from the calluses, but also in my hand. When I am holding the bar (this past time I was doing 75 lbs on OHP so it is pretty heavy for me) the bar presses into the part of my hand just below my palm and really hurts. I am not really sure…

Wow - thanks for this. I wonder if that is what is going on. Has anyone else experienced this with their abs? I am not sure if I like it. I was hoping that area would shrink up and be nice and tight and flat.

Thanks! I have posted the question on the group site. JTick - thanks for posting your numbers. You are my new inspiration. Wow. I just dead lifted 155 and it was HEAVY. Amazing that you did 195! Sarah

Thank you for this. I did just as you said - ate a ton the day before, rested well, and was able to do 5, 5,5,4, 5. And the 4 would have been a 5, but I cheated a little and bent my knees. Last time I did it, I was 4, 3, 4, 3, 3 so I am really excited about the improvement. The next time I do it, I am hoping to do all five…

Thank you all so much for your encouragement. I am doing the program with my husband, and he is just flying through the reps, so I was feeling pretty inadequate. :-) I am glad to know that others struggle with the overhead press. I am going to try it again on Thursday at 65 lbs, but if I don't get it, I think I will try…

Thanks for the reassurance. I am doing fine with the squats. The overhead press is really difficult for me though. I find it hard to see how I will ever be able to get past the 65 lb plateau.

I did TF before Insanity. I lost my last 20 pounds doing 12 weeks of TF, and then toned up a bit more with Insanity. And then I went back to TF, just because it was so much more fun. If I had to compare them objectively, I would admit that Insanity is more challenging than TF. But TF is no joke either, especially if you…

I too noticed that I didn't lose any weight with Turbofire until I upped my calories. VERY hard for me to do. I finally trusted what everyone said and went from eating about 1200-1300 calories a day to 1800-2200. Only then did I lose 20 lbs in 12 weeks to get down to my ideal weight of 115. And I am short (5'3") so that is…

I am afraid I don't have much advice to give - but I am interested in this too. One thought I did have - you seem to have done mostly high intensity cardio in the past. Have you thought of changing it up and trying something like heavy lifting? I just finished reading a book called "New Rules for Lifting for Women" and as…

I lost 20 pounds in 12 weeks of Turbofire, after trying multiple exercise programs. I had just had my ninth baby, and never thought it possible, but it brought me down to my pre-(1st)BABY weight, shape and size. I went from large to small in clothing. So yes, it is possible. I didn't do the prep schedule either, so I am…

I am not a fan of Jillian Michaels either. I haven't done the revolution dvd, but i have done most of her other ones. I got some results (toning wise) but not much fat loss at all. I did Turbofire for 12 weeks and lost 20 pounds, getting me down to my goal weight after my last baby. I really liked it a lot - it was…

If you go on their website, they have a couple for sale. It isn't the same as being in a class (the classes are just so much fun!) but it is a decent workout if you love to dance. I just have the basic Jazzercise DVD. I haven't tried all the other ones yet.

I only lost about 8 pounds with 30 day shred, but I did build up a bit of muscle. It was still hidden under a layer of fat though, so until I did Turbo Fire, I didn't notice much of a change. I was doing 30 day shred pretty intensely too - sometimes doing two or three levels one after the other for a super long workout. It…

I did Jazzercise for a couple of years and loved it. I lost all my baby weight with it, and then continued doing it all the way through my next pregnancy. It kept me really fit and really happy! Unfortunately, we moved and there aren't any classes where I am now..... :-( Have fun with it!

This one is kind of pricey...but Turbo Fire worked for me. I am 5'3" I did 30 Day Shred and a couple of others and only lost 10 pounds after months of working out after my last baby. I did a 12 week round of Turbo Fire and these are my before and after stats: (You can ignore the bust measurements - I was nursing both…

I just read "New Rules of Lifting for Women" - I think it was only $12 or so. There is a great strength training schedule in the book (along with a "how to do each move" description and picture). There is also a meal plan and food information section which will help you feed your body correctly as you build muscle. It may…

Great question - I was wondering the same thing myself. What about if you don't follow the Insanity schedule as it is written, but instead do a day of Insanity, a day of strength, a day of rest, etc.? Or something like that.

Yes, at this point I am looking into which classes to take. I want to make sure I have a solid background before I take steps to do anything else. Where would I find classes on kinesiology and nutrition? Community college? Online? Thanks, Sarah

Thanks for your advice. I was only doing one set of 12. I will try three. I imagine I will not be able to do 12 for all 3 sets. Should I lower the weight so that I can do 12 reps for all three sets at the same weight? Or should I keep the weight high and just lift as many as I can for the next two sets? Thanks also for the…

Thanks for the info! I will certainly get the book now! Is there any reason that I can't do the program in the book and still fit in some cardio. I love cardio (kickboxing, aerobics, running).

Anyone? :-)

I had a c-section for my first. I was told it was impossible to lose the c-section belly without a tummy tuck, especially the little "shelf" that hangs over the belly button. But I didn't want to go the surgery route, so I just really increased my cardio workouts. I did Turbo Fire (great cardio and great ab workout), I…

I did the 30 day shred and gained some toning from it, but didn't lose much weight - so a lot of that toning went unnoticed. :-) I tried Turbo Fire next and lost 20lbs in just over 3 months. And had a blast. SO much fun. I am now doing Insanity. I wasn't really looking to lose more, just to tone up - and that has happened…

Don't do what you hate. This is for YOU - find something you enjoy. I, too, HATED 30 DS. I did Turbo Fire and loved it. Lost 20 lbs in 3 months. I think a lot of it was the energy I put into it. You really push yourself when you love what you are doing. If that is running for you, then GO FOR IT.

I know exactly what you are going through. I was breastfeeding while doing a mix of Turbo Fire and Insanity. I am 5'3" and started out at 135 lbs. In the first couple of weeks, I went up to 138 lbs and then the scale was stuck there. I couldn't understand it. Like you, I was eating only when I was hungry. Finally someone…

Have you ever considered DVDs? I live way out in the country and a gym is out of the question. I also live in a very cold, snowy climate, so well over half of the year, running is out of the question. So I do DVDs. You can get your cardio and strength training done with them. I've had good results with Jillian Michaels…