Insanity question

[UnstrungHarp]

Hi,

I just found out about the Insanity Workout and am interested in getting it. But, I really want to know more about the calendar that comes with the DVD set...I like the idea of having a calendar to follow for the full 60 days, but I'm afraid it might require a workout 7 days a week or something I won't be able to do. I know I can always use the DVDs according to my own rotation, but I am hoping to be able to follow a program strictly the way I'm supposed to.

Can anyone here who has the DVDs let me know how the program is structured? I need a program that is no more than 5 workouts per week, although I prefer 4 days as that fits better with my crazy schedule.

Thanks in advance!!!

Lindsay

 

[Sunshine1528]

Here is the calendar as written:

INSANITY - 2 month’s workouts

Week 1:
Monday – Fit test
Tuesday – Plyo Cardio Circuit
Wednesday – Cardio Power & Resistance
Thursday – Cardio Recovery
Friday – Pure Cardio
Saturday – Plyo Cardio Circuit
Sunday – OFF

Week 2:
Monday –Cardio Power & Resistance
Tuesday – Pure Cardio
Wednesday – Plyo Cardio Circuit
Thursday – Cardio Recovery
Friday – Cardio Power & Resistance
Saturday – Pure Cardio
Sunday – OFF

Week 3:
Monday – Fit Test
Tuesday – Plyo Cardio Circuit
Wednesday – Pure Cardio + Cardio Abs
Thursday – Cardio Recovery
Friday – Cardio Power & Resistance
Saturday – Plyo Cardio Circuit
Sunday – OFF

Week 4:
Monday – Pure Cardio + Cardio Abs
Tuesday – Cardio Power & Resistance
Wednesday – Plyo Cardio Circuit
Thursday – Cardio Recovery
Friday – Pure Cardio + Cardio Abs
Saturday – Plyo Cardio Circuit
Sunday – OFF

Week 5:
Monday – Core Cardio & Balance
Tuesday – Core Cardio & Balance
Wednesday – Core Cardio & Balance
Thursday – Core Cardio & Balance
Friday – Core Cardio & Balance
Saturday – Core Cardio & Balance
Sunday – OFF
Week 6:
Monday – Fit Test
Tuesday – Max Interval Plyo
Wednesday – Max Cardio Conditioning
Thursday – Max Recovery
Friday – Max Interval Circuit
Saturday – Max Interval Plyo
Sunday – OFF

Week 7:
Monday – Max Cardio Conditioning
Tuesday – Max Interval Circuit
Wednesday – Max Interval Plyo
Thursday – Max Recovery
Friday – Max Cardio Conditioning + Cardio Abs
Saturday – Core Cardio & Balance
Sunday – OFF

Week 8:
Monday – Fit Test
Tuesday – Max Interval Plyo
Wednesday – Max Cardio Conditioning + Cardio Abs
Thursday – Max Recovery
Friday – Max Interval Circuit
Saturday – Core Cardio & Balance
Sunday – OFF

Week 9:
Monday – Max Interval Plyo
Tuesday – Max Cardio Conditioning + Cardio Abs
Wednesday – Max Interval Circuit
Thursday – Core Cardio & Balance
Friday – Max Interval Plyo
Saturday – Max Cardio Conditioning + Cardio Abs
Sunday – Fit Test


You could go 5 days a week, just keep them in the same order and it would be a 2 1/2 month rotation. I don't think one less day per week would matter much. Or you could skip the Cardio/Max cardio DVD but they are actually toning workouts and a beneficial "break" during the week.

I am only one week into the program so don't have much "experience" other than they are totally killer workouts. Be ready to sweat and feel a great endorphin "high" afterwards.

 

[UnstrungHarp]

Wow, thank you so much for the information! I might be able to squeeze in 5 workouts a week using this system, especially since on most weeks it looks like one of the workouts is repeated. If I can manage to stick to that, I would be very satisfied!

It may be too early to tell, but do you find that it seems you are getting enough strength training with this rotation? I like the idea of doing more cardio than usual (for me), but I don't want to cut back on strength training too much.

Lindsay

 

[regina]

Hi Lindsay,

I am in my second month of Insanity, I continue to do a modified strength training workout 3 days per week while doing Insanity. You do get quite a bit of upper body work ie,push ups, planks, shoulder pushups, punching, jabbing, etc., if you follow the routine as outlined. Your core also gets quite a workout. There are many pylometric moves and squats therefore your legs do get a tremendous workout. I do not feel that your strength training will suffer while doing Insanity if you decrease your regular strength training regime.

Regina