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Weight training/strength training is important too. You'll need the upper body strength to get up the walls/across the cargo nets/under the barbed wire, etc. Even if you weren't doing a warrior dash strength training is always a good idea!

I use it only when the boys are hogging the rack. I prefer to squat with the rack, not the smith machine, because you're using more muscles doing it straight. The Smith keeps you on a set track and isn't necessarily as natural.

I do five sets... but I'm pretty bad about following directions.

Week 10 this week Squats: 110 Bench Press: 90 Row: 75 Overhead: 55 Dead lift: 100

What is mad cow? I ditched the baby plates this week on my squats! Up to 100lbs! The rest... not so hot. I am terrible at overhead press! As for the calorie question I posted last week, I've been eating at maintenance for the past week instead of the 500 calorie a day deficit I've been on for a year. It doesn't feel any…

I love the Russian guy... Pavel? Kettlebell Goddess workout.

It's definitely an upper body workout! Do a pull-up on a vertical pole... hold it... and spin really fast! :)

Overhead Press is HARD. I haven't managed to add much weight from my starting point, I'm all ears to suggestions as well!

I lift alone- I'm not even at 100 lbs. yet so it's not that heavy.

I agree with everyone. Wear an old pair and toss them!

Well that certainly makes lot more sense... and takes up a lot less equipment at the same time!

Never a competitive swimmer, but I swim weekly as part of my workouts. Usually 2-3 times a week, in addition to lifting & running. I find it really hard to lift the same days I swim though! My arms feel like they're about to fall off when I'm done!

Run (obviously), work on upper body strength, and find a cute costume!

I agree it's way too low. That's the one column I ignore. Like you I eat fruits and nuts and other healthy foods that have sugar.

I do both- but I try to split them up during the day. I run early- before the rest of the house is up- and then lift around lunch time or on my way home from work in the late afternoon. I don't have a problem running and lifting on the same day- but lifting and swimming kills me! My arms are dead tired even if I swim on…

Doing a Warrior Dash in Ohio in a few weeks- it looks like a challenge but still "fun." I was all about doing the Tough Mudder next until I heard from a friend that he was shocked and knocked out cold on the course. I'm not THAT hardcore.

Maybe I'm doing it wrong, but I use two separate bars. On on the power rack for squats, one on the floor for rows or deadlifts.

I make sure my hair is wet before I get in so it soaks less up, and then use plain old Suave when I get out! They have a blue bottle called "clarifying" that does the same thing as Ultra Swim. It gets all the junk off and I never smell of chlorine any more- at least my hair doesn't. I haven't found a body wash that does…

I use gloves. I don't know if that's considered the "sissy" way out though, I've noticed I'm the only one who uses them in the gym. If I don't wear them I get really bad callouses and my rings pinch my ring finger.

Throw in 10-15 push-ups and 10-15 pull-ups with each set to make it harder until you get up to the heavier weights. Or do some kind of plyo exercise between each set!

The weight you are all at is seriously impressive! I'm on week 3, doing between 40-55 lbs. depending on the exercise. I'm also throwing in push-ups and pull-ups into the routine, so REALLY 5x5 :) 5 exercises, 5 reps, 5 sets. So far, so good. I really enjoy the program and I love that I can squeeze it in on lunch or on my…

I run or swim on the days I don't lift, and occasionally swim or run on the same days- but those days can be brutal- especially the swimming with the lifting! My arms feel like they're going to fall off by day's end.

What are you looking to get out of it? P90X is more strength-based, Insanity more cardio. I liked both, but I got the best results out of P90X. It depends what you're looking for.

I'd recommend mixing it up too- you don't have to swim for 30 minutes straight. Find workouts that have warm-ups and different lengths throughout. It's a lot more interesting, helps just as much with stamina, and it's not as boring as swimming straight. Speedo Pace Club has a great 12-week program, or you can google search…

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I had similar issues with Insanity. While I liked the program, and it was challenging, I didn't lose weight and actually felt like I lost muscle. I'm back to P90X now. Could just be different strategies and workouts work for different people and body types. I would see it through to the end and see what your results are.

I've recently started using speedo pace club for workouts- check it out for ideas- or start doing one of the 12-week sessions based on your level.

.... or eat enough! My recommended calorie intake for the day is 1240. Who can live on that? That's ridiculous! I work out enough so I can eat 1500-1800 a day.

I like P90X because there are exercises I never would have thought of on my own. It might be a nice shake up to your regular routine- and you could see even more results. I would say you have nothing to lose by trying something new. Especially when so many people have great results!

I added in some of the p90x routines while I did insanity. I liked the insanity weight routine too- but I think it's an extra that only comes with some programs.