Insanity Workout
Discussion
I'm on day 4 - the workouts are intense but well worth it compared to an hour on the treadmill or similar. Interval training is perfect for fat loss.
The programme generally focusses on cardio and the lower body - if you want something more rounded (cardio + upper/lower muscle building) P90X is a good option.
The programme generally focusses on cardio and the lower body - if you want something more rounded (cardio + upper/lower muscle building) P90X is a good option.
Draughts only until I have my op. 
I've worked most of the way through the insanity one. I have to be honest, got very fed up with the repetitiveness of it, and found it pretty hard on the joints (like the big squat jumps) and actually picked up new aches and pains in the knees and ankles.
The recovery week is boring as fck though, I hated that week. I also hated it in month two when I realized that the workouts got a lot lot longer than month one!
It did shift the weight, but I think you need to have a fairly high level of fitness already to really make the most of the workouts.
Some of the girl models in the video's are cute though, so worth erm keeping an eye on them for motivation
The recovery week is boring as fck though, I hated that week. I also hated it in month two when I realized that the workouts got a lot lot longer than month one!
It did shift the weight, but I think you need to have a fairly high level of fitness already to really make the most of the workouts.
Some of the girl models in the video's are cute though, so worth erm keeping an eye on them for motivation
Day 1 complete ...
Fit Test
Results ;
Switch Kicks - 80
Power Jacks - 49
Power Knees - 65
Power Jumps - 28
Globe Jumps - 5
Suicide Jumps - 14
Push-Up Jacks - 20
Low Plank Oblique - 29
Got a good sweat on ... Legs are sore now, never been a fan of lunges etc but looks like I need to get used to them! haha
Will get a better reading of these results after the next time I do the fit test.
Fit Test
Results ;
Switch Kicks - 80
Power Jacks - 49
Power Knees - 65
Power Jumps - 28
Globe Jumps - 5
Suicide Jumps - 14
Push-Up Jacks - 20
Low Plank Oblique - 29
Got a good sweat on ... Legs are sore now, never been a fan of lunges etc but looks like I need to get used to them! haha
Will get a better reading of these results after the next time I do the fit test.
Day 2 complete...
Plyometric Cardio Circuit.
First real test and yes it will a test. I'm fairly test but not anywhere near that standard yet. I poured of sweat. But definitely feeling good afterwards. Used a little muscle rub on the legs afterwards to help them recover for tomorrow. This definitely is intense and I am starting to see why it can give you results in a short period of time.
I couldn't do all the exercises I needed to rest a little more but I pushed myself as much as I could and I'm pleased with the amount of effort. Just got to keep it up.
Bring on day 3.
Plyometric Cardio Circuit.
First real test and yes it will a test. I'm fairly test but not anywhere near that standard yet. I poured of sweat. But definitely feeling good afterwards. Used a little muscle rub on the legs afterwards to help them recover for tomorrow. This definitely is intense and I am starting to see why it can give you results in a short period of time.
I couldn't do all the exercises I needed to rest a little more but I pushed myself as much as I could and I'm pleased with the amount of effort. Just got to keep it up.
Bring on day 3.
Day 3 ...
Complete!
This again was intense and hard work. Dripping of sweat all over. My calfs are really tight this morning. The 10 minute stretches in the middle of the workout are very hard when your not very flexible etc like myself. But hopefully this will come easier each day. Well that is what Shaun T keeps telling me! haha!
Definitely feel like it is working, no where near the level of fitness that the guys on the video has but hopefully after the 60 days that I'm going to be better than I am now.
I'll keep you posted.
Cardio Recovery tonight so hopefully be a little easier! (hoping)
Complete!
This again was intense and hard work. Dripping of sweat all over. My calfs are really tight this morning. The 10 minute stretches in the middle of the workout are very hard when your not very flexible etc like myself. But hopefully this will come easier each day. Well that is what Shaun T keeps telling me! haha!
Definitely feel like it is working, no where near the level of fitness that the guys on the video has but hopefully after the 60 days that I'm going to be better than I am now.
I'll keep you posted.
Cardio Recovery tonight so hopefully be a little easier! (hoping)
fatpasty said:
Day 3 ...
Complete!
This again was intense and hard work. Dripping of sweat all over. My calfs are really tight this morning. The 10 minute stretches in the middle of the workout are very hard when your not very flexible etc like myself. But hopefully this will come easier each day. Well that is what Shaun T keeps telling me! haha!
Definitely feel like it is working, no where near the level of fitness that the guys on the video has but hopefully after the 60 days that I'm going to be better than I am now.
I'll keep you posted.
Cardio Recovery tonight so hopefully be a little easier! (hoping)
Nice one mate, I'll be honest I took the piss out of one of the lads initially when he told me he was doing this DVD called insanity a few years ago, but I've stolen so many of the exercises which I use for classes, even yesterday I took one of the Superbike riders for a short session after a lap of Cannock on the Mountain Bike and used suicides, diamond press, plank press etc etc to finish off on. What I like is even when you go away on holiday just take a couple of DVDs with you.Complete!
This again was intense and hard work. Dripping of sweat all over. My calfs are really tight this morning. The 10 minute stretches in the middle of the workout are very hard when your not very flexible etc like myself. But hopefully this will come easier each day. Well that is what Shaun T keeps telling me! haha!
Definitely feel like it is working, no where near the level of fitness that the guys on the video has but hopefully after the 60 days that I'm going to be better than I am now.
I'll keep you posted.
Cardio Recovery tonight so hopefully be a little easier! (hoping)
996 sps said:
Nice one mate, I'll be honest I took the piss out of one of the lads initially when he told me he was doing this DVD called insanity a few years ago, but I've stolen so many of the exercises which I use for classes, even yesterday I took one of the Superbike riders for a short session after a lap of Cannock on the Mountain Bike and used suicides, diamond press, plank press etc etc to finish off on. What I like is even when you go away on holiday just take a couple of DVDs with you.
Definitely ... The I'm off to America for a couple of weeks in Sept so I will have finished the 60 days by then. So I plan to take some with me to keep me going. I have them all downloaded on my Ipad. Hopefully with be a bit trimmer and leaning by that time. Fingers crossed.
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