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Hello Becky, WTG on a 9 miler in heat and humidity. With your busy life, I imagine long runs are precious to you as I would count them as "me time" Enjoy your DVDs, I know you will enjoy them. Please share your opinions on those workouts. Today I did Max Plyo Interval and I actually liked...

Good morning Insanitinas!!! I just completed Max Interval Circuit and all I can say is WHEWWWWWWWW!!! I am looking forward to improving in this workout. My whole body was trembling by the last circuit. I could barely get half of the full body drills done the secound round of the last...

Explore options for a while before making a decision. I worked part time once my kids were in the 4th grade and once they were in high school i started exploring becoming a fitness instructor. I became certified in various disciplines and teach classes as my schedule allows. I work part time as...

Hello everyone. Like Jennifer, I decided to do the fit test on my off day because i have my granddaughter with me all weekend and it will be hard to fit more than the scheduled workout day 1 of month 2 in tomorrow. Sooooo, my numbers are improving with each fit test. i did teach a...

Thank you thank you thank you!! How very generous to share with us. I have printed it out and it is going in my gym bag as well as my home workout binder. Brenda

Hello everyone, I did go out and get a fresh pair of cross trainers for the 2nd month of insanity. I agree with Becky, the lacing is key to getting the foot comfortable. Today is day 6 of recovery week for me and I did CCB and then added on a 30 minute upper body workout. For my...

Day 5 of rest week and I did not do CCB choosing instead to do a power yoga class at the gym and the shoulders and arms DVD from P90x. I have been doing CCB about every other day and sprinkling in Yoga and weights on the alternate days. Jennifer: My granddaughter is 5 years old and just...

Becky: great news about the phone call for subbing. I think once they know you are available to do it (as you demonstrated today) you will be called again. In my experience teaching at a YMCA, most are desperate for qualified, enthusiastic instructors. I am sure you will be teaching in the near...

I am 48 (49 in Dec) and have completed 4 weeks of Insanity. I am following the suggested rotation and have found that the workouts get easier as you move through the program. The first time I did any of the workouts I was pausing the DVD a few extra times but that quickly passed. It is intense...

Hi everyone, I am in the rest week of Insanity and today was day 2 of Core Cardio and Balance. Thos ehip flexor burners and shoulder "fries" really do the trick. Tomorrow I teach a Pilates class so I will skip the Insanity workout and do chest and back from P90X instead. I really feel the...

Nan: YOU CAN DO IT!!!! 5ks are so much fun and I know with the running experience you have you will do great. I rememberr my first 5k I was soooo nervous and those nerves/adrenaline pushed me to place 2nd in my age group (40+) I finally got an athletic trophy at the age of 40!! relax and enjoy...

Kariev: I am sorry to hear about your shoulders and hips. I think your new workout routine is just what you need. Power yoga will definitely help your issues. You are a very smart lady to listen to your body and adjust accordingly. Today i did Plyometric cardio circuit and added P90X back and...

Hello everyone!! Just finished Pure cardio and Cardio abs and once again it feels just awesome. I have trouble with the double leg in/out/up/down because my hip flexors are always yelling to me at the end of any insanity workout, so i decided to to do Cardio abs before Pure Cardio and I...

Becky: What A Woman!! 9+ miles in heat and humidity... hats off to you Elena: Great idea to get the nutririon program. I haven't used it, but I have found that saying about nutrition being 80% and exercise 20% of results really is true. Whenever I conscientiously make good food/portion...

Hello everyone!! A-Jock: I am humbled by your workouts, you are quite the cardio junkie. I am keeping track of your workouts and will attempt them after I have done the entire Insanity rotation. Elena: I feel for you.... the same thing happened to me during STS, I really had to watch my...

Oh but the results are so worth the pain!!!! My arms are CUT like never before after completing STS! Brenda in Indiana

Klaudia, I like the hamper idea with the shelf above it. As far as purses go, the one I use hangs on one of the knobs on my inversion table in my bedroom. I use my inversion table everyday, so it is not a piece of exrcise equipment that serves as a clothes hanger LOL. It is in a very convenient...

Good Morning. Today is my "rest" day and I taught a 75minute advanced step/ sculpt class. I start week 4 of Insanity tomorrow, but I will probably delay it a day so I can truely get a rest day in. I have been wiped out the last few days so a day off exercise will do me worlds of good...

Sandra, what a great idea for the TShirt....I am gonna do it!! I think you are right about the hamstring/ opposite hip connection. Compensation is an interesting thing,isn't it? I used to instruct at the YMCA in our area, but it closed last year, now I work at a small private gym in the area...

I just finished week 3 and have lost 6 pounds by following the diet and rotation as suggested. I am now in my "skinny pants" and my thighs are leaning out. My calves and stomach have become more "cut". I am amazed at how my cardiac ability has improved in such a short period of time. On the down...