Starting Insanity on Monday, January 7th. Who's in
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LILHANDLULU
Posts: 28 2/4/13 10:50 P
Hey there ppl! I started Insanity on January 17 and as hard as it is, this is the first time EVER that I actually kinda like working out. I even look forward to my next workout, sometimes. I got Insanity a few years ago and woke up on day two with the worst case of the swine flu, for a month I had a hard time walking around more than ten minutes. After that, I had a subconscious fear of the Insanity workouts. It has taken me years to actually start them again, but I am so glad I did.
"You shouldn't eat that Mom, it will make you fat....er." - My oldest child
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ONELITTLEPILL
SparkPoints: (20,873)
Fitness Minutes: (15,316) Posts: 660 2/2/13 1:43 A
Way to go, COCOA-JUMBO! Yes, Fast and Furious is wicked. I keep thinking if none of the 3 of them can keep going in the power jumps, maybe it is a bit TOO insane?! I always feel better when I can go a bit longer than they can... I think I'm doing Max Interval Sports Training this weekend; it's one of my favorites...
This is for me...
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COCOA-JUMBO
SparkPoints: (21,766)
Fitness Minutes: (31,028) Posts: 373 1/28/13 3:16 P
Fast and Furious is a wicked workout! I did that one day along with the 20 minute extra DVD in BBL and it was nuts! It's great to sneak those short ones in once in while though!
I'm loving my combo of Insanity and BBL. The abs are beginning to show and that's what I'm really working for right now!
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ONELITTLEPILL
SparkPoints: (20,873)
Fitness Minutes: (15,316) Posts: 660 1/28/13 2:40 P
Way to go SHRINKINGALAN!!! Amazing results in only 2 weeks!!! At that rate you will be at your goal in no time! I did Fast and Furious this morning after my Combat workout; it's so short (22min) you think it's not gonna be that bad, but Shaun T will kick your butt every single time!
This is for me...
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SHRINKINGALAN
SparkPoints: (3,124)
Fitness Minutes: (1,975) Posts: 48 1/22/13 7:12 P
Fit Test #2 (Fit Test#1 in parentheses) Switch Kicks: 112/2=56 (72/2=36) Power Jacks: 52 (41) Power Knees: 88 (50) Power Jumps: 54 (33) Globe Jumps: 9 (11) Suicide Jumps: 12 (11) Pushup Jacks: 17 (12) Low Plank Obliques: 36 (26)
Good improvement, although I did this test 3 hours after eating and definitely wasn't done digesting. Got cramps and nauseous halfway through. I couldn't even do the stretches because I thought I was going to boot when I was bent over. All in all, I'm happy with these results.
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ONELITTLEPILL
SparkPoints: (20,873)
Fitness Minutes: (15,316) Posts: 660 1/18/13 5:25 A
I did Max Interval Circuit yesterday; haven't done that one since before I got sick, and it about killed me. LOVE that feeling! Also love that I have now officially lost 5 pant sizes during my 2 rounds of INSANITY!!! Shaun T is the best; if you stick with this, there is no way you will not get the results you want!
This is for me...
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COCOA-JUMBO
SparkPoints: (21,766)
Fitness Minutes: (31,028) Posts: 373 1/17/13 7:04 P
I did Plyo Cardio today too! My arms are like jelly after playing volleyball for two hours last night. I usually take Thursdays off but I have to be off tomorrow, so worked out today!
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SHRINKINGALAN
SparkPoints: (3,124)
Fitness Minutes: (1,975) Posts: 48 1/17/13 6:59 P
Day 10 (Plyo Cardio) down! Felt really strong through the squat/jump portion of the workouts. Upper body still kills me, but noticing some good definition coming through on my arms and shoulders.
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JADEKELLY12
SparkPoints: (3,411)
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I've been having pain on the outer edge of my right foot. Not sure if it's stretching or what. Jumping jacks kill it.
Brennan 11/30/11
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SHRINKINGALAN
SparkPoints: (3,124)
Fitness Minutes: (1,975) Posts: 48 1/16/13 6:53 P
Day 9 (Pure Cardio) completed. Got some good sleep last night and a half pound drop on the scale. Swapped out my Reebok Zigs for Nike Air Monarchs. When I did the workout today, I still had the foot pain on the bottom front halves of my feet. My guess is it's due to being out of shape and not used to the Insanity movements. However, I found a good workaround for dealing with it. I loosened my laces as far as they would go. This worked with the Nikes because they are made of leather, so even loose they offer some good support.
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COCOA-JUMBO
SparkPoints: (21,766)
Fitness Minutes: (31,028) Posts: 373 1/15/13 8:18 P
I've been very sore! The combination of Insanity and BBL is amazing! Loving the definition I'm getting in my thighs! I finished Cardio Power and Resistance last night with no extra breaks but sometimes I wasn't moving as quickly as Shaun T. Dig Deep everybody!
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SHRINKINGALAN
SparkPoints: (3,124)
Fitness Minutes: (1,975) Posts: 48 1/15/13 7:31 P
Completed day 6, good day off, and just got done with day 8. Felt pretty good for 3/4s of the workout, tuckered out at the end. Noticing some sharper muscle definition in my arms. Legs are very strong, although endurance could be improved.
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JADEKELLY12
SparkPoints: (3,411)
Fitness Minutes: (2,142) Posts: 76 1/14/13 3:15 P
How's everyone doing? I"m on Day 8. The first time I did Insanity, I was upset to gain weight at first too. Here's a great article. Don't rely on the scale. Rely on pictures and measurements.
https://www.turbokick.com/wblog/?p=709
Brennan 11/30/11
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Posts: 10 1/14/13 2:46 P
Haven't checked in for a while but mostly keeping up!
Pure Cardio yesterday - not much energy Cardio Plyo today - back to normal
COCOA-JUMBO
SparkPoints: (21,766)
Fitness Minutes: (31,028) Posts: 373 1/12/13 8:52 P
I should have mentioned that I did lose inches the 1st month!
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SHRINKINGALAN
SparkPoints: (3,124)
Fitness Minutes: (1,975) Posts: 48 1/12/13 7:24 P
Completed my fifth day, Pure Cardio. Yeah, I'm up 1 pound for the week. I talked with a trainer today, and he suggested using tape measurements instead of the scale as an indicator of progress. So tomorrow morning, I'm going to stash the scale someplace that's a pain in the ass to get to and take my measurements.
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COCOA-JUMBO
SparkPoints: (21,766)
Fitness Minutes: (31,028) Posts: 373 1/12/13 5:22 P
Definitely true! I didn't lose any weight until second month!
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SOFIASROD
SparkPoints: (1,352)
Fitness Minutes: (587) Posts: 10 1/12/13 12:39 P
Just did plyometric cardio circuit. Whew!
I weighed myself this morning and I've gained 3.3 pounds. I've done insanity all week and have burned soooo many calories and ive have done pretty well with eating right. I think I remember reading somewhere that its normal to gain weight during insanity? Can someone reassure me that that's true? Lol
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SHRINKINGALAN
SparkPoints: (3,124)
Fitness Minutes: (1,975) Posts: 48 1/11/13 4:28 P
Day 4 (Cardio Recovery) completed! I actually considered adding a run in after the workout, but halfway through the lunges, that just seemed ludicrous.
As for the shoes, I'm wearing the Reebok ZigNano Trainers. I believe Shaun T wears these same ones. The support is VERY good; I'm always rolling my ankles while hiking, but not once since starting Insanity. Today was fine, but if the pain comes back and persists well into week 2, I'll probably look for a replacement.
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COCOA-JUMBO
SparkPoints: (21,766)
Fitness Minutes: (31,028) Posts: 373 1/11/13 4:11 P
Thanks! I love volleyball too! Getting ready for a womens' tournament in February. It's always fun to get a chance to play with all women because our league in town is co-ed!
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LYNNA7499
Posts: 777 1/11/13 11:34 A
Completed Pure Cardio & it is my favorite as well!
Coco - I love volleyball. Way to go for playing for 3 hours along with doing Insanity workouts.
Lynn
"Do your best and forget the rest"
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COCOA-JUMBO
SparkPoints: (21,766)
Fitness Minutes: (31,028) Posts: 373 1/10/13 9:13 P
It may be your shoes. A lot of people find that they need to have different shoes during this workout. Make sure you have something with plenty of support. I love my ASICS GT2170's and have never had this issue.
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SHRINKINGALAN
SparkPoints: (3,124)
Fitness Minutes: (1,975) Posts: 48 1/10/13 8:59 P
Day 3 Power Cardio and Resistance, done! The soreness feels good and functional today; hoping I worked hard enough to get some decent sleep tonight. Noticed some pain in my feet; not sure if it's my shoes or just the small muscles in my legs getting worked, so I'm going to stick with it a little longer.
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COCOA-JUMBO
SparkPoints: (21,766)
Fitness Minutes: (31,028) Posts: 373 1/10/13 3:26 P
Pure Cardio is by far my favorite DVD!
Three hours of volleyball last night! I'm one hurting unit. Today is a day off for me!
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ONELITTLEPILL
SparkPoints: (20,873)
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Pure Cardio today. :)
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Posts: 10 1/10/13 1:43 A
Plyo Cardio finished today, and rest tomorrow!
SOFIASROD
SparkPoints: (1,352)
Fitness Minutes: (587) Posts: 10 1/9/13 9:12 P
Just did Insanity Day 4, Recovery. I'm glad today wasn't a pure cardio workout. I don't think my poor legs could have handled it today lol
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JADEKELLY12
SparkPoints: (3,411)
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Even if I suck at the workout, I know it's a hell of a lot more activity than I was getting before- unless putting food in my mouth counts? Lol
Brennan 11/30/11
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COCOA-JUMBO
SparkPoints: (21,766)
Fitness Minutes: (31,028) Posts: 373 1/9/13 1:55 P
Trust me, it gets easier! Plus, one of the great benefits of Beachbody workouts is that they grow with you. As you get more fit, you can work harder at the DVD and still get in a great workout!
Hang in there!
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SHRINKINGALAN
SparkPoints: (3,124)
Fitness Minutes: (1,975) Posts: 48 1/9/13 12:16 P
Plyo Cardio this morning. Ran out of my shoes at one point. I definitely sucked today. I stopped being able to keep up around the second circuit of the main exercises, but I tried (miserably) to keep up for the rest of the DVD. Still keeping with it because, frankly, I'm still getting a good workout, even though I'm messing them up.
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COCOA-JUMBO
SparkPoints: (21,766)
Fitness Minutes: (31,028) Posts: 373 1/9/13 11:47 A
Cardio Power and Resistance and Cardio Abs last night. I'm sore everywhere. I play volleyball on Wednesday nights and tonight could be interesting. Hopefully, I'm loosened up a bit by then!
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ONELITTLEPILL
SparkPoints: (20,873)
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Cardio Power and Resistance and Les Mills Combat Power HIIT 1 today. Finally really starting to feel better; so glad to be back in it!
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CRICKET8271
SparkPoints: (1,695)
Fitness Minutes: (1,336) Posts: 1 1/9/13 8:43 A
Hi I started on the 7th. Today is day 3 and so far it hasn't been too bad. Aside from wanting to throw up after every workout, I feel so good this morning!
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Posts: 10 1/8/13 11:43 P
Yoga X yesterday, Pure cardio and abs today.
Nice work everyone. That first fitness test I still remember as a jarring and honest look at where I was at in term of fitness - but in the end it was a great motivator for hard work, which does pay off. I keep hoping, anyway!
Cheers
COCOA-JUMBO
SparkPoints: (21,766)
Fitness Minutes: (31,028) Posts: 373 1/8/13 7:39 P
I shut it off as soon as I'm done and use that number. You'll definitely burn more calories once your done but I only count what I burn when I'm working out. I just did Cardio Power and Resistance and Cardio Abs. I'm sore from Plyo Cardio on Sunday and Brazil Butt Liff Bum Bum last night. I think tomorrow could be bad!
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SOFIASROD
SparkPoints: (1,352)
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I just finished Day 3 of Insanity. I'm feeling pretty proud of myself.
I have a question. I bought a heart monitor and I left it on after I worked out. The second I finished my workout, I checked the calories burned and it said 555. It's been about 10 minutes now and it's gone up to 601 and keeps rising. Should I update the calories I burned on my tracker or just go with the first number?
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COCOA-JUMBO
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Doing the fitness test the first time was one of the worst workouts I had! Hang in there!
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SHRINKINGALAN
SparkPoints: (3,124)
Fitness Minutes: (1,975) Posts: 48 1/8/13 5:18 P
Fit Test #1: Switch Kicks (72/2=36) Power Jacks (41) Power Knees (50) Power Jumps (33) Globe Jumps (11) Suicide Jumps (11) Pushup Jacks (12) Low Plank Obliques (26)
Feels like a pretty miserable performance. Headache and lightheadedness after the workout. Whatever though; I'd rather have to scale back and go through another round in 2 months than quit. Looking forward to Plyo Cardio tomorrow.
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JADEKELLY12
SparkPoints: (3,411)
Fitness Minutes: (2,142) Posts: 76 1/8/13 5:17 P
How's everyone doing? I did Day 2 today. Feels great to get back into it!
Brennan 11/30/11
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SHRINKINGALAN
SparkPoints: (3,124)
Fitness Minutes: (1,975) Posts: 48 1/8/13 2:00 P
Just got the DVDs in the mail; first fit test tonight!
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ONELITTLEPILL
SparkPoints: (20,873)
Fitness Minutes: (15,316) Posts: 660 1/8/13 10:34 A
I did Max Recovery today; have to start back with the less intense...
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SOFIASROD
SparkPoints: (1,352)
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Did Day 2 yesterday, now day 3 today! Doing pretty good so far!
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LYNNA7499
Posts: 777 1/8/13 8:41 A
Completed Plyo Cardio Circuit yesterday & Cardio Power and Resistance today. It feels good to be back at it with Insanity.
Edited by: LYNNA7499 at: 1/8/2013 (11:28)
Lynn
"Do your best and forget the rest"
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LEANNROCKS
SparkPoints: (27,171)
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Plyometric Cardio Circuit today. DH quit after the stretch.
Kicked my hiney in new ways since I haven't done anything with these allergies. Felt like a car was on my chest.
Cardio Power & Resistance tomorrow!
Lynne
I am blessed.
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ONELITTLEPILL
SparkPoints: (20,873)
Fitness Minutes: (15,316) Posts: 660 1/7/13 4:44 A
I would like to join you guys! I've been doing Insanity since Sept., but had to take a long break in the middle of my 2nd round because I've been sick the past couple weeks. As soon as I am off these antibiotics and feeling better I'm restarting. It's an awesome program--good luck everybody! You'll be seeing some AMAZING results in no time!!! Dig Deeper!!!!
This is for me...
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Posts: 10 1/6/13 11:38 P
Cardio Plyo yesterday, Cardio Power and Resistance today.
Good luck to all starting tomorrow-
SOFIASROD
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Started today, but I'm in!
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COCOA-JUMBO
SparkPoints: (21,766)
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Started my Insanity/BBL hybrid today - one day late due to being sick yesterday! It was tough but felt great!
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LEANNROCKS
SparkPoints: (27,171)
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Me!
DH said he would do it with me. Hope he hangs tight until at least the 2nd week when he will realize "I really can do this". I have started Insanity at least 5 times in the past 6 months. Would LOVE to complete it.
Lynne
I am blessed.
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Posts: 10 1/5/13 12:32 P
I started yesterday . . . so a couple days off the schedule. I've done a round before, to get in shape for my job last summer. Now it's time to stay active and in shape through the winter. Though I'm not sure how in shape I felt after the fit test!
Fit test 1: Switch Kicks 60x2 Power Jacks 40 Power knees 11 Power jumps 33 Globe jumps 10.5 Suicide jumps 17 push up jacks 20 low plank obliques 38x2
SHRINKINGALAN
SparkPoints: (3,124)
Fitness Minutes: (1,975) Posts: 48 1/4/13 10:15 P
My kit comes in on Tuesday, so I'll be a day behind you guys, but I'm definitely in.
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LYNNA7499
Posts: 777 1/4/13 11:13 A
I started on the 1st, but I would love to join this group. I have started and stopped many times in 2012, now is the time to finish it once and for all.
Lynn
"Do your best and forget the rest"
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COCOA-JUMBO
SparkPoints: (21,766)
Fitness Minutes: (31,028) Posts: 373 1/3/13 5:30 P
I'm starting a hybrid of Insanity and BBL on the 5th!
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PRNCSSNDA
Posts: 23 1/3/13 4:16 P
In! And me too! I did it from June through Oct. And have been off since then. I started it yesterday with my Insanity buddy. Check out our little team:
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