katz Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I started the Insanity workout today. The fit test...wow, guess I wasn't as "fit" as I thought I was. I had been doing cardio warmup before weightlifting, and also running a couple times per week...but... I found the fit test to be more strenuous than I am used to, at this point anyway. Maybe 10 years ago, I was doing a lot of cardio/endurance & I know I could have performed better at that time. I had to stop a few times throughout the vid., especially on those "squat jump" movements and other big explosive movements like that. After the fit test, I did legs, so I am basically spent at this point. I am going to attempt to keep up a BB regimen while doing the Insanity, we'll see how it goes, don't want to burn out. So, that's where I'm at. Looks like an awesome series, I am excited about doing it. I was also looking at the "CrossFit" program but I can guarantee you I am not ready for that. Check out the "Nasty Girls" vid - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDYpEtwimZE Man...there's no way I am even close to that level... Onward - Upward! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im Your Man Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 wow, the girls in that video are pretty strong, especially if they train for 13 minutes, that's what I understand from the comments of the video,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallen_Horse Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDYpEtwimZEYeah buddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katz Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 Well, I made it through a week of this "insanity", no pun intended. As Ducati mentioned in his thread, the "commercials" are very annoying. I am in the process of editing all that out. (almost done) Anyway, this is my first "intense" cardio routine that I have ever done. I've done cardio tapes/dvd's in years past, but none have been as intense as this. I am seeing results after just this first week. My belly has become smaller, I notice I don't have to "suck it in" as much as I was before! (lol) Shoulders/arms are more "filled out", you can see abs/obliques where they were covered by a smooth layer of fat previously. What is most interesting is that my core has a "tight" feeling to it; I just have a tighter, more trim feeling around my entire midsection, and that is a cool feeling. I can't keep up the pace with most of the movements, and I take more breaks than they do (but I keep moving). I find it interesting that even the fitness instructors in the group have a problem keeping pace and have to stop at times, so I don't feel too bad... At this rate, I am excited to see the results that the coming weeks will bring. I like the fact that there are so many workouts (14 dvd's) as I tend to get bored easily doing the same thing over & over. Also, I have been continuing with the weightlifting while on this pgm. I do the insanity first, then hit the weights for about 20 - 25 min. I find I can handle more weight since I have been doing this. Must be because I am more thoroughly warmed up now... Happy with the results! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganResistance Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 This program looks intense! Good luck continuing the program Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katz Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 Fast forward to present; I am currently on week 6. I am a week behind, due to an unexpected situation that came up. Actually 2 weeks behind, because I did the recovery week twice, since I had to sit one week out with little to no physical activity. Anyway, it is a blast! I really love this program; I am the kind of person who likes to workout at max intensity, and this one does it for me. Because of my time constraints, I have only had time to do 2 fit tests; the initial one, which was a total bomb, not even worth listing, and then the second one, which was at the start of week 3. Fit test - week 3 Switch Kicks - 47Squat Jacks - 40Power Knees - 65Power Jumps - 18/15Globe Jumps - 7Suicide Jumps - 8Push Up Jacks - 12/20Low Plank Obliques - 22 Numbers not that good at that time, I know. As you can see, my endurance was way down...I start off great, but quickly run out of steam. I am sure my present numbers are a lot better than that. I will schedule the next fit test in, which is next Monday & post the current numbers then. At this point, I am able to keep up with the vid. & not have to really take too many rest breaks - I just keep pushing it! If you are looking to get into great shape/increase endurance in a relatively short period of time, give Insanity a go - you won't regret it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrickzin Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 (edited) i might have to give this a go.. Edited October 14, 2010 by jbrickzin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katz Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share Posted October 11, 2010 I did Monday's fit test today, 'cause I knew I wouldn't have time tomorrow. Here are the results of both tests for comparison. First Fit Test - week 3 Switch Kicks - 47Squat Jacks - 40Power Knees - 65Power Jumps - 33Globe Jumps - 7Suicide Jumps - 8Push Up Jacks - 32Low Plank Obliques - 22 Second Fit Test - week 6 Switch Kicks – 108Squat Jacks – 68Power Knees – 110Power Jumps – 36Globe Jumps – 12Suicide Jumps - 21Push Up Jacks – 39Low Plank Obliques - 38 I'm happy with those numbers. It is neat when you can see the results on paper & know you are making progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRose Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 I did this program for the full round and am now doing a hybrid of it and P90X. WTG on the progress!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katz Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 I did this program for the full round and am now doing a hybrid of it and P90X. WTG on the progress!!! I would like to do that, but there aren't enough available hours in my day for all that working out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRose Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 I did this program for the full round and am now doing a hybrid of it and P90X. WTG on the progress!!! I would like to do that, but there aren't enough available hours in my day for all that working out! Nah, it's not so bad! You just switch out the P90X cardio for the Insanity cardio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katz Posted October 27, 2010 Author Share Posted October 27, 2010 First Fit Test - week 3 Switch Kicks - 47Squat Jacks - 40Power Knees - 65Power Jumps - 33Globe Jumps - 7Suicide Jumps - 8Push Up Jacks - 32Low Plank Obliques - 22Second Fit Test - week 6 Switch Kicks – 108Squat Jacks – 68Power Knees – 110Power Jumps – 36Globe Jumps – 12Suicide Jumps - 21Push Up Jacks – 39Low Plank Obliques - 38 Final Week Fit Test 10-27-2010 Numbers not an improvement at all... In fact, mostly worse than the previous one. My lower back is acting up right now so I couldn't push it like I would have liked to. I had a body wrap on to support the lower back & I still was feeling uncomfortable, so I had to back off. On a good day those numbers would have been higher I'm sure, but today wasn't that day... Switch Kicks – 123Squat Jacks – 61Power Knees – 116Power Jumps – 50Globe Jumps – 9Suicide Jumps - 20Push Up Jacks – 35Low Plank Obliques - 35 Overall, I know I'm in much better/fitter shape than when I started out, but you do like to see those improvements on paper, as kind of a written confirmation, y'know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penpen Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Well high intensity interval workouts are much different from regular cardio and weight training.. they boost your energy, and over time these specific workouts become easier. Insanity is a waste of money imo... I've seen people get better results from bodyrock.tv; the workouts are similar (if not more intense) and completely free... you don't even need equipment.Normal insanity workouts are too easy for me, but my arms aren't nearly strong enough to do what they're doing in that crossfit video. One thing is for sure, the lower body exercises in insanity are way weaker than body rock... so I guess it depends on what kind of body you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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