Insanity

[ehh]

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I was down in NYC for the weekend as usual so I didn't do the Saturday workout. I picked things up yesterday with Cardio Plyo and struggled more yesterday than I did on my very first day. A weekend of lounging and eating pizza & wings doesn't blend well with Insanity!

I said it above but I love the challenge that this program brings. It's going to be a while before I can complete all of the workouts from start to finish.

[ehh]

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Nice, FF. It's a great program.

Just be careful, this isn't a beginner's program. They do not do a great job of explaining moves (granted they are really simple) and their only real hedge against injuries is to constantly tell you to keep your core tight and land softly.

I would say to make sure you go at your own pace, don't rush things or try to keep up w. Shaun T if it means you have to sacrifice form.

[RoyalBoyle78]

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Nice, FF. It's a great program.

Just be careful, this isn't a beginner's program. They do not do a great job of explaining moves (granted they are really simple) and their only real hedge against injuries is to constantly tell you to keep your core tight and land softly.

I would say to make sure you go at your own pace, don't rush things or try to keep up w. Shaun T if it means you have to sacrifice form.

thanks.

[ehh]

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Did you end up trying it FF?

[Pared]

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Let me tell you - the second month of Insanity is just... ridiculous.

Words can't describe it... and I'm getting my *** kicked daily.

[Sting]

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Is Insanity and Beachbody Insanity the same product?

[Beantown]

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I was planning on starting the P90X this summer once I graduate from school (giving myself a month between now and then to get back into a 'beginner's' shape), but I definitely think I'll switch to this one after I finish the P90X routine. Reading the posts in this thread...I'd, honestly, probably die during the first warm-up.

[Pared]

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You know what's a bitch? The warmup is even harder in the second month.

The expletives that come out of my mouth during this work out... I didn't have that with P90X. There's enough breaks in between. Insanity just keeps going for about 3-6 minutes in a row at times. Correction, most of the time. And only 30 second breaks...

Cardio I think is 20 mins consecutively.

Son of a...

[ehh]

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I still haven't finished the power cardio/plyo workout from start to finish. I have to stop and take breaks during the second circuit. The burpees feel like they are never ending, I think I'll get through it but then I crash with a few left. I am interested to see what month two brings, Pared. Should be nice brutal.

Hopefully we get some more OSers to try this and contribute to the discussion.

[GSW]

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back in the gym after a loooooong 2+ months off ater a torn meniscus...i skipped today and planned on doing some Insanity Cardio after work today.

It really is the best Cardio program ive ever done.

the workouts are too brutal for me right now...especially gettin back into shape.

[Sausage]

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How much space do I need to do this workout in my basement?

[ehh]

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Not much, maybe 10x10 ft. Though some of it includes jump-n-reach moves that you won't be able to do in a basement. And depending on how tall you are you may not be able to do the jump moves at all down there.

[Pared]

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I still haven't finished the power cardio/plyo workout from start to finish. I have to stop and take breaks during the second circuit. The burpees feel like they are never ending, I think I'll get through it but then I crash with a few left. I am interested to see what month two brings, Pared. Should be nice brutal.

Hopefully we get some more OSers to try this and contribute to the discussion.

I know how you feel.. not trying to scare you but the workouts get longer and have less rest in the second month.

[ehh]

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Haha, yeah I read that in the guides. Not going to be fun.

The thing with the second circuit in power cardio/plyo is that my shoulders often give out before my legs or abs which is annoying. I have to take a break from in-n-outs or the ski abs because my shoulders are fried, not my abs.

[Stu]

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Sorry if this has already been answered but how long are the Insanity workouts? Thinking about trying this after I finish p90x