Insanity Workout
Discussion
the fitness gains are really good to,i hadn't really ridden my bike for 2 years and was blowing out me a*** quite a bit and after a couple of weeks of insanity i felt great, making it up hills without stopping loads more breath. just started month 2 yesterday and thats just INSANE!!!
Vladimir said:
Hmmm - I think these branded workouts are a little bigged up.
It's just a workout - it might be insane for a couch potato but for someone fairly fit, no problem.
I'm a naturally suspicious guy and would generally steer clear of stuff you buy via TV shopping, where actors provide the testimonials. This was recommended by quite a few people who I would trust however. You are right in so far as it's just a workout but I think its the type of workout that makes the difference. It's no miracle 'do this for a week and you'll have 'ribbed abs' things. It's a case of this is a programme of high intensity interval training sessions. Stick with them and you'll notice the results. It's just a workout - it might be insane for a couch potato but for someone fairly fit, no problem.
Vladimir said:
Hmmm - I think these branded workouts are a little bigged up.
It's just a workout - it might be insane for a couch potato but for someone fairly fit, no problem.
Have you tried it?It's just a workout - it might be insane for a couch potato but for someone fairly fit, no problem.
Failing that what do you mean when you say fairly fit?
I was a runner, usually finishing in the top 1/3rd in races, I ride bikes and did circuit training so had a bit of variety. I could comfortably outperform any of my gym using friends in athletic ability. I got a few of them to do an Insanity with me and it just destroyed them.
despite this I couldnt get through any of the insanity workouts without a break. After doing both months I could do most of the month one DVDs without stopping but none of the month 2 ones.
My overall fitness improved a lot I was finishing in top 10% in races having taken 5-10% of my times from the previous year and the circuit training that was usually a good workout was a complete breeze, I was even making stuff harder in it just give myself a challenge.
I think you would have to be a pretty serious athlete rather than just fairly fit to get through the workouts no problem. It would be insane for a couch potato to attempt it. When you put the DVDs in it brings up a warning saying its designed for people who have a reasonable level of fitness and lesser people should maybe consult a Dr before doing it.
But at the end of the day it is just a workout and not a miracle. The same results can be achieved by anyone without the DVDs. The DVDs just provide the structure of the workout and a bit of inspiration for those of us who dont want to spend ages at the gym, or researching what moves to do and how many of them etc. That was certainly the appeal for me I used to find going to the gym a bit of a chore but I'm quite happy to bung a DVD on at home, reduce myself to a quaking, sweaty pile on the floor then shower off and carry on with my day. If I wanted to workout as hard in the gym I would be there for twice as long, queueing for equipment and leaving sweat everywhere.
Of course I have.
Also a runner (usually top 10, won a couple), triathlete (won one) and lifelong weight trainer. Also used to instruct KBing with this kind of stuff.
Nothing here that we didn't do in the classes, although some did throw up.
I know I'm pretty fit/strong bit nothing spectacular.
Also a runner (usually top 10, won a couple), triathlete (won one) and lifelong weight trainer. Also used to instruct KBing with this kind of stuff.
Nothing here that we didn't do in the classes, although some did throw up.
I know I'm pretty fit/strong bit nothing spectacular.
I think you are being a bit too modest. IMO if you have been training and instructing for years and are a proven winner/ top 1% athlete then you are way above "fairly fit".
You just have to bear in mind who this sort of workout is aimed at. It's going to be hard work but nothing insane for top level athletes who are used to pushing themselves to breaking point but for the sort of person this is primarily aimed at, maybe goes to the gym or for a jog once or twice a week it's an insane level of exercise that they won't have experienced or had the knowledge how to do before.
You just have to bear in mind who this sort of workout is aimed at. It's going to be hard work but nothing insane for top level athletes who are used to pushing themselves to breaking point but for the sort of person this is primarily aimed at, maybe goes to the gym or for a jog once or twice a week it's an insane level of exercise that they won't have experienced or had the knowledge how to do before.
RB Will is exactly right in what he says, in 6 weeks i've seen better fitness gains than i did doing 5or6 30 mile mountain bike rides a week for 6 months. I also did a lot of weights when younger but always the good old fashioned stuff, so i think this core stuff is making a difference also, and as Will says this just gives some structure and simple to follow training, and it's nothing special in the fact that years ago i did similar routines 4to6 exercises without a rest its nothing new but it does work and convinent
Im looking to start this in the next few days. Waiting on the dvd's from a mate but looking forward to giving it a go. A few friends have been doing the workouts and seen some really good benefits. Better fitness, weight loss and also a change in their shape.
Couple of questions:
1) How long are the sessions each day? 45mins to 60mins?
2) How much space should I need to complete the exercises?
3) Anyone tried this first thing in the morning? Did you eat/drink anything beforehand?
Couple of questions:
1) How long are the sessions each day? 45mins to 60mins?
2) How much space should I need to complete the exercises?
3) Anyone tried this first thing in the morning? Did you eat/drink anything beforehand?
Month 1 - workouts approx 40 mins.
Month 2 - workouts approx 60 mins.
Not to much space - A large living room. I done mine in a garage. Not a very big one at that.
Definitely best done in the morning on an empty stomach. Specially if you are trying to lose fat. If you plan on doing the 60 day course correctly then you will need to eat correctly. It does become tiring if you don't eat correctly. The food plan that comes with the kit is very good. I would advise you to download it if you get it with the DVD's.
Month 2 - workouts approx 60 mins.
Not to much space - A large living room. I done mine in a garage. Not a very big one at that.
Definitely best done in the morning on an empty stomach. Specially if you are trying to lose fat. If you plan on doing the 60 day course correctly then you will need to eat correctly. It does become tiring if you don't eat correctly. The food plan that comes with the kit is very good. I would advise you to download it if you get it with the DVD's.
Challo said:
Im looking to start this in the next few days. Waiting on the dvd's from a mate but looking forward to giving it a go. A few friends have been doing the workouts and seen some really good benefits. Better fitness, weight loss and also a change in their shape.
Couple of questions:
1) How long are the sessions each day? 45mins to 60mins?
2) How much space should I need to complete the exercises?
3) Anyone tried this first thing in the morning? Did you eat/drink anything beforehand?
Couple of questions:
1) How long are the sessions each day? 45mins to 60mins?
2) How much space should I need to complete the exercises?
3) Anyone tried this first thing in the morning? Did you eat/drink anything beforehand?
fatpasty said:
Month 1 - workouts approx 40 mins.
Month 2 - workouts approx 60 mins.
Not to much space - A large living room. I done mine in a garage. Not a very big one at that.
Definitely best done in the morning on an empty stomach. Specially if you are trying to lose fat. If you plan on doing the 60 day course correctly then you will need to eat correctly. It does become tiring if you don't eat correctly. The food plan that comes with the kit is very good. I would advise you to download it if you get it with the DVD's.
Thanks. I just downloaded the Diet Plan. Month 2 - workouts approx 60 mins.
Not to much space - A large living room. I done mine in a garage. Not a very big one at that.
Definitely best done in the morning on an empty stomach. Specially if you are trying to lose fat. If you plan on doing the 60 day course correctly then you will need to eat correctly. It does become tiring if you don't eat correctly. The food plan that comes with the kit is very good. I would advise you to download it if you get it with the DVD's.
Thought I would bring this back up in case anyone has any more input or thoughts on Insanity.
I've just completed month one and have started recovery week but was wondering if people are incorporating weights sessions into their training, say 2 or 3 times a week? I haven't done any weights since I started the Insanity as I simply haven't had time but could now squeeze some in. Thoughts? Will I leave myself enough time for recovery with that kind of schedule?
Anyone else find that the leg based exercises became easy (I can do all those without any resting) but find the Level 1 drills / ski plank / in-out planks absolute killers (I manage about two thirds of those and the upper body stuff)?
I've just completed month one and have started recovery week but was wondering if people are incorporating weights sessions into their training, say 2 or 3 times a week? I haven't done any weights since I started the Insanity as I simply haven't had time but could now squeeze some in. Thoughts? Will I leave myself enough time for recovery with that kind of schedule?
Anyone else find that the leg based exercises became easy (I can do all those without any resting) but find the Level 1 drills / ski plank / in-out planks absolute killers (I manage about two thirds of those and the upper body stuff)?
simonej said:
Thought I would bring this back up in case anyone has any more input or thoughts on Insanity.
I've just completed month one and have started recovery week but was wondering if people are incorporating weights sessions into their training, say 2 or 3 times a week? I haven't done any weights since I started the Insanity as I simply haven't had time but could now squeeze some in. Thoughts? Will I leave myself enough time for recovery with that kind of schedule?
Anyone else find that the leg based exercises became easy (I can do all those without any resting) but find the Level 1 drills / ski plank / in-out planks absolute killers (I manage about two thirds of those and the upper body stuff)?
Yes, in fact from what i can recall when I did it (2012) the Insanity workout suggests that you do some weight work as well. I've just completed month one and have started recovery week but was wondering if people are incorporating weights sessions into their training, say 2 or 3 times a week? I haven't done any weights since I started the Insanity as I simply haven't had time but could now squeeze some in. Thoughts? Will I leave myself enough time for recovery with that kind of schedule?
Anyone else find that the leg based exercises became easy (I can do all those without any resting) but find the Level 1 drills / ski plank / in-out planks absolute killers (I manage about two thirds of those and the upper body stuff)?
I'm in the middle of insanity also, and think it's made quite a difference already. But i was thinking of how to maintain the fitness, i like the fact you're told what to do and when so no having to plan anything and no traveling anywhere. One thought was spinning bike classes, so i did some searching on old threads and everyone seems to say good things about it. Anyone any different ideas?
Sorry if this a hijack i was going to start a thread but started wittering and coulded stop myself
Sorry if this a hijack i was going to start a thread but started wittering and coulded stop myself
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