Insanity Workout: Anyone try it?

BlazingSaddler

shannonman81 wrote: »

On my recovery week this week...I think I'll throw in a couple of pure cardio's on top of the core cardio and balance in the week just to keep me going. Six days of the same thing is going to get monotonous

I was ticking along nicely until 4 days into the recovery week developed severe pain in the neck and shoulders, have now missed 4 days but will pick it back up with a couple of pure cardios again before I tackle month 2. Good luck all

shannonman81

Well I did the first day of the Max stuff yesterday...whoever invented suicide jumps should be hung drawn and quartered. I got through it but the was one or two times was on my knees literally.
It's a great feeling to complete it and I'm looking forward to the rest. As mentioned missed a day due to work so I think I'll leave out the recovery day this week and push on.

kaiserrussel

Hi all,

interesting to read through these posts. Are you guys combining this with any other form of sport or running etc? even in a hybrid fashion

I had tried to combine this with GAA training last winter and I found it very tough as unless I did a morning session before GAA training I was missing days and I think that is not what your meant to do.

I would love to be able to combine both in some way

shannonman81

kaiserrussel wrote: »

Hi all,

interesting to read through these posts. Are you guys combining this with any other form of sport or running etc? even in a hybrid fashion

I had tried to combine this with GAA training last winter and I found it very tough as unless I did a morning session before GAA training I was missing days and I think that is not what your meant to do.

I would love to be able to combine both in some way

I normally soccer train but have spoke to my manager and told him about the program.
I do a bit of weight training and I still play soccer matches(I'm a goalkeeper though so its not too strenuous)

The bottom line is its a commitment and it kinda pushes other stuff to the back...
But its worth it when you see the increase in fitness and in body-shape, on a side note I have noticed improvements in my agility since i started too which is great for the soccer!

peter65

I being meaning to put this post on about my training with insanity. I had being combining the workout with a 25 min weights session. I found it brilliant for getting fully warmed up before the DVD workout started. In the gym I was doing two sets of each exercise. the first set was a light weight for a little warm up and then the second was full weight but going to complete failure. I was really impressed with the difference it made. I was half way through month 2 and got badly wrecked at work. Cant do the insanity workout anymore. I really miss the discipline it forced me to develop to complete each day. Any know someone looking for a DVD set?

siblers

yop wrote: »

Thats when you do double back to back month one sessions

I could do two in one day but feck doing them back to back!

siblers

kaiserrussel wrote: »

Hi all,

interesting to read through these posts. Are you guys combining this with any other form of sport or running etc? even in a hybrid fashion

I had tried to combine this with GAA training last winter and I found it very tough as unless I did a morning session before GAA training I was missing days and I think that is not what your meant to do.

I would love to be able to combine both in some way

I was combining it with soccer and weight sessions at the gym. I could do Insanity and the gym on the same day but obviously not with soccer, I would do insanity 3/4 times a week and then I had soccer 2/3 times a week. Obviously after a tough match I'd have to give Insanity a miss as i'd be stiff etc. I did Insanity for around 3 weeks pre-season where I was playing only soccer once a week and I was one of the fittest lads on the team after it. It's worth doing if even just 2/3 times a week.

benny79

peter65 wrote: »

I being meaning to put this post on about my training with insanity. I had being combining the workout with a 25 min weights session. I found it brilliant for getting fully warmed up before the DVD workout started. In the gym I was doing two sets of each exercise. the first set was a light weight for a little warm up and then the second was full weight but going to complete failure. I was really impressed with the difference it made. I was half way through month 2 and got badly wrecked at work. Cant do the insanity workout anymore. I really miss the discipline it forced me to develop to complete each day. Any know someone looking for a DVD set?

hi Peter I'd be interested if you dont want it any more PM the details!

shannonman81

Bad week last week. I was working late on Monday so started the program a day late. I did Tuesday and Wednesday and then had a match on Thursday so I was now two days down, I did another session Saturday but I have decided to start the week again
So I'm now on week six(really week seven) doing the "Max" stuff
Lesson learned I suppose and at least I haven't fooled myself into believing last week was a full week.
Really going to hit my diet hard over the next four weeks and see what sort of results I can get.

shannonman81

So I'm nearly finished my first Max week.

I think the first month was like a mild mental illness that could have been treated with some strong drugs...
Whereas month two is actually Insanity.
Still loving it though. I have given Shaun T the finger a few times but he just ignores it!

kilburn

shannonman81 wrote: »

So I'm nearly finished my first Max week.

I think the first month was like a mild mental illness that could have been treated with some strong drugs...
Whereas month two is actually Insanity.
Still loving it though. I have given Shaun T the finger a few times but he just ignores it!

What kind of results have you seen ?

I started today did the fit test :eek:

siblers

shannonman81 wrote: »

So I'm nearly finished my first Max week.

I think the first month was like a mild mental illness that could have been treated with some strong drugs...
Whereas month two is actually Insanity.
Still loving it though. I have given Shaun T the finger a few times but he just ignores it!

Finding month 2 slight easier, max interval circuit is definitley a lot easier compared to first few times I did it. Max pylo is still a killer though, did it on Sunday with a hangover and It was a shambles.

shannonman81

kilburn wrote: »

What kind of results have you seen ?

I started today did the fit test :eek:

Body has tightened up and for sure looks better. Clothes are looser now. My chest has always been the thing I was worried about. I have never had a gut or anything but my chest is getting better...slowly! ..but I have seen that more noticeably since i improved my diet. I'm making sure i have a calorie deficit. I do feel fitter though...way fitter.

I'm going to up my weight training a bit this week.

kaiserrussel

siblers wrote: »

I was combining it with soccer and weight sessions at the gym. I could do Insanity and the gym on the same day but obviously not with soccer, I would do insanity 3/4 times a week and then I had soccer 2/3 times a week. Obviously after a tough match I'd have to give Insanity a miss as i'd be stiff etc. I did Insanity for around 3 weeks pre-season where I was playing only soccer once a week and I was one of the fittest lads on the team after it. It's worth doing if even just 2/3 times a week.

So i guess this is kinda interesting me, I think I might try it, generally I am training on tues and thurs with a game at the weekend. I think ill start on Monday and skip the session on days I am training or playing a match, I would like to lose a few extra lbs - ideally maybe a stone. Before any one says it yes I do get diet is more important than exercise to lose weight

siblers

Max Plyo again today, it's insanse. The first set of exercises after the warm up is brutal, squat push ups are an absolute bastard on my legs.

kaiserrussel wrote: »

So i guess this is kinda interesting me, I think I might try it, generally I am training on tues and thurs with a game at the weekend. I think ill start on Monday and skip the session on days I am training or playing a match, I would like to lose a few extra lbs - ideally maybe a stone. Before any one says it yes I do get diet is more important than exercise to lose weight

Pretty much what I did myself. If you're fairly fit, then you shouldn't be stiff and full of aches after an Insanity session so you should be able to fit it in between your training.

bennyineire

I started this on Monday, body was a bit sore Tuesday and Wed, feeling much better today (Thursday) tomorrow will be my first attempt at Pure Cardio .
I'd like to lose a stone over the 60 days, about half a stone over weight and have a little muscle packed on so I'm hoping to see some nice definition by the end of it

siblers

Since i've started on the 2nd month, really noticed that my stomach feels a lot tighter. It's pretty awesome how all the hard work is starting to come together. Never been one who has lacked motivation for Insanity but when you physically start to feel the difference, it makes it much easier to do the work.

yop

siblers wrote: »

Since i've started on the 2nd month, really noticed that my stomach feels a lot tighter. It's pretty awesome how all the hard work is starting to come together. Never been one who has lacked motivation for Insanity but when you physically start to feel the difference, it makes it much easier to do the work.

Great to hear, Miss it like hell and agree that after the 4 or 5 weeks your arms and chest really do show improvement. What I would advice is that mix it with something else as boredom will set in eventually and u don't want that to happen.
I have seen a few places advertise exercise classes using insanity, it would be interesting to do it with others to see the level.

siblers

yop wrote: »

Great to hear, Miss it like hell and agree that after the 4 or 5 weeks your arms and chest really do show improvement. What I would advice is that mix it with something else as boredom will set in eventually and u don't want that to happen.
I have seen a few places advertise exercise classes using insanity, it would be interesting to do it with others to see the level.

I might try some of his other dvds or the asylum one but Insanity seems to be one that gives the best results so i'm not sure I want to give it up. Will definitley get bored of it down the line though.

SuprSi

Are you seeing improvements in definition or size of your arms/chest, or both? I'm repeating week 2 as (thanks to the bank holiday) I didn't finish it properly, so have quite a way to go, but I'm really enjoying the challenge of it. I find the switch kicks, ski abs and those hold movements during cardio recovery absolutely impossible but can see improvements each week.

siblers

SuprSi wrote: »

Are you seeing improvements in definition or size of your arms/chest, or both? I'm repeating week 2 as (thanks to the bank holiday) I didn't finish it properly, so have quite a way to go, but I'm really enjoying the challenge of it. I find the switch kicks, ski abs and those hold movements during cardio recovery absolutely impossible but can see improvements each week.

I do weight training too so I'm not sure how much the improvements I see are down to Insanity. The main benefits I see from Isanity is around my stomach area, I would imagine there would be significant improvement with your chest too, not sure on arms though, I guess the more bodyfat you lose, the more definition you see but I don't think Insanity will make you build much muscle.

whitelightrider

Started it this evening at home. First fit test. Christ I thought I was fit! Cant wait for the rest of it

2nd Row Donkey

How's everyone getting on ... its gone v quiet recently.

dave13

Started it two weeks ago, took about 12 days to get through the first week due to work etc., but now getting into the daily routine.
Legs are pretty tired most days though, any suggestions?playing tag during the week and it's hard when your legs feel wrecked

ConCoBar

Try taking a supplement. I use myprotein.ie who are the best. The Macro Meal and their protein. I take the Macro Meal at 11am and protein after a tough workout.

SuprSi

I'm in my recovery week. Did two of the Max Sports sessions, which are tough but not as bad as some of the earlier stuff. Getting into the 4 weeks of Max next week, which I'm a little scared about!

One question - I still can't finish some of the exercises from the first 4 weeks, like at the end of the Pure Cardio. Should I repeat these until I can or just move on?

gazzer

Is the Insanity workout worth doing if you want to get definition after a bulking period? I have been bulking since the beginning of the year and have another 5 weeks to go. Have built up a fair amount of muscle but definately have some fat as well (I am now 88KG at 5ft10 inches)

Want to start doing a workout from next month which will reduce body fat and give definition to the muscles I have built up.

siblers

Not being doing it as much as I've been playing a fair bit of soccer recently. Still doing it 3 or 4 times a week but my legs are knackered a lot of the time so not really following a routine.

siblers

gazzer wrote: »

Is the Insanity workout worth doing if you want to get definition after a bulking period? I have been bulking since the beginning of the year and have another 5 weeks to go. Have built up a fair amount of muscle but definately have some fat as well (I am now 88KG at 5ft10 inches)

Want to start doing a workout from next month which will reduce body fat and give definition to the muscles I have built up.

Yeah, losing body fat will give definition and Insanity is a brilliant way to lose body fat and gain definition.

shannonman81

dave13 wrote: »

Started it two weeks ago, took about 12 days to get through the first week due to work etc., but now getting into the daily routine.
Legs are pretty tired most days though, any suggestions?playing tag during the week and it's hard when your legs feel wrecked

This is why i knocked it ion the head. I t was interfering with the soccer and i was playing two maybe three games a week.
Started lifting heavier now and eating much healthier and have been seeing the benefits more this way than through insanity...

I was fooling myself into thinking Well i'm doing insanity and burning off loads of calories so i can eat what i like whereas I'm much better now that i have started keeping my calories down and my protein up

I will go back to it before preseason but I'll do it with my weight training