LET'S GET INSANE - Monday
- Thread starter HaveFun
- Start date
Ffte
Cathlete
Monday July 20th
Good morning Have Fun.
I thought I was the only one who hadn't done the fit test yet. Good to see I'm not alone.
I finally did the fit test this morning. My numbers were all over the place. I think I kept switching between focusing on form and speed between the exercises.
1. Switch Kicks 68
2. Power Jacks 65
3. Power knees 120
4. Power jumps 63 (pretty sure, if not it was 53)
5. Globe jumps 8 holy crap - my heart was in my throat
6. suicide jumps 16
7. Push up jacks 20 I could have done more if my hands wouldn't have been slipping from a bit of perspiration.
8. Low plank obl 35 I'm not sure if I was doing these correctly. I started to feel these in my right ankle (which I BADLY sprained a few years back) so I slowed down. I counted these like the power jacks, 2 "Knees" = 1 rep. I assume that was right.
I followed this with 30 minutes of cardio.
Anyone else do different hamstring stretches then Shaun did? I didn't think lowering my head below my heart that soon after the workout was a good idea....
Good morning Have Fun.
I thought I was the only one who hadn't done the fit test yet. Good to see I'm not alone.
I finally did the fit test this morning. My numbers were all over the place. I think I kept switching between focusing on form and speed between the exercises.
1. Switch Kicks 68
2. Power Jacks 65
3. Power knees 120
4. Power jumps 63 (pretty sure, if not it was 53)
5. Globe jumps 8 holy crap - my heart was in my throat
6. suicide jumps 16
7. Push up jacks 20 I could have done more if my hands wouldn't have been slipping from a bit of perspiration.
8. Low plank obl 35 I'm not sure if I was doing these correctly. I started to feel these in my right ankle (which I BADLY sprained a few years back) so I slowed down. I counted these like the power jacks, 2 "Knees" = 1 rep. I assume that was right.
I followed this with 30 minutes of cardio.
Anyone else do different hamstring stretches then Shaun did? I didn't think lowering my head below my heart that soon after the workout was a good idea....
HaveFun
Cathlete
Good Morning, Dawn!! Thanks for joining in
Great #s
I believe the low planks you count as singles, switch kicks are counted 1 on each side = 1 and the globes are 4 = 1. I mentioned in OD that while my #s were not spectacular, I'm glad to start the program. DH is doing the program with me and on his work days will be doing the workouts at 4:30am with me. His #s were not so hot (even though he is fairly fit), but it was probably due to him not used to being up in the wee hours and I think his puttering out too soon was a distraction. I felt like I could do a short workout afterwards, but just chose to skip it. I'm planning on doing the first week as recommended and then see about adding some upper body weight work or as someone mentioned, some kettlebells.
You could probably do some standing hamstring stretches until your heart rate lowers then move onto the forward bend - just a thought
Great #s
I believe the low planks you count as singles, switch kicks are counted 1 on each side = 1 and the globes are 4 = 1. I mentioned in OD that while my #s were not spectacular, I'm glad to start the program. DH is doing the program with me and on his work days will be doing the workouts at 4:30am with me. His #s were not so hot (even though he is fairly fit), but it was probably due to him not used to being up in the wee hours and I think his puttering out too soon was a distraction. I felt like I could do a short workout afterwards, but just chose to skip it. I'm planning on doing the first week as recommended and then see about adding some upper body weight work or as someone mentioned, some kettlebells.
You could probably do some standing hamstring stretches until your heart rate lowers then move onto the forward bend - just a thought
Ffte
Cathlete
Hi Jennifer,
I did do a standing hamstring and just kept it there until he switched to the hip flexer stretch. That worked just fine for me.
Your numbers are great, and don't forget that. This is a tough program. The only person you need to compete with is yourself. I don't expect to see a big difference in numbers on a few of these since I know I can improve my form just as much as my speed.
I did do a standing hamstring and just kept it there until he switched to the hip flexer stretch. That worked just fine for me.
Your numbers are great, and don't forget that. This is a tough program. The only person you need to compete with is yourself. I don't expect to see a big difference in numbers on a few of these since I know I can improve my form just as much as my speed.
Hello Ladies! Today I did the plyo circuit workout for the first time even though I have had it as the preview disc for this series for about a month. It nearly killed me but it was a great workout. I had to take a few breaks here and there. I followed it with M2W3 back only. I love how the workout flew by time wise. I'm still unsure how my body will respond with doing such intense workouts everyday. I guess i will have to wait and see but if i feel like i'm unable to give 100% into it, i will do these workout every other day.
Dela
Cathlete
Good afternoon all! I did the first workout, plyo cardio circuit (I believe), well he certainly named the series correctly, Insane is the only word that comes to mind, I had to "rest" a lot during the up/down/pushup/run thing, and then the in and out abs just did me in.
I think I almost cried at one point. I will definitely continue doing upper body weights in a 2 or 3 day split style, BUT I made the mistake of doing some legs and calves yesterday, and I think that really hindered my ability to keep up with some of the exercises. So I'm going to keep leg work to no more than once a week, and do it before a rest or recovery day.
This workout is no joke!
I think I almost cried at one point. I will definitely continue doing upper body weights in a 2 or 3 day split style, BUT I made the mistake of doing some legs and calves yesterday, and I think that really hindered my ability to keep up with some of the exercises. So I'm going to keep leg work to no more than once a week, and do it before a rest or recovery day.
This workout is no joke!
HaveFun
Cathlete
Good for you all!! I'm looking forward to Plyo Circuit tomorrow - I think
Ffte - thanks for the encouragement. this is a first for me to actually log my accomplishments so it should be motivating. I've done P90x at least 4 times and never kept a log of reps/weights used - call me lazy
Kariev - I'm curious how everyone fairs with the extra weight work. I may decide to include upper body work after a week -or maybe not
Dela - wtg with the extra leg & calf work. I've only previewed the plyo circuit workout and do not think I could tack on any extra leg work after that one
Ffte - thanks for the encouragement. this is a first for me to actually log my accomplishments so it should be motivating. I've done P90x at least 4 times and never kept a log of reps/weights used - call me lazy
Kariev - I'm curious how everyone fairs with the extra weight work. I may decide to include upper body work after a week -or maybe not
Dela - wtg with the extra leg & calf work. I've only previewed the plyo circuit workout and do not think I could tack on any extra leg work after that one
hrcfitness
Cathlete
Day 3 for me
Hi All,
Well I just did Day 3 which was Cardio Recovery. I didn't preview this disk and I wish I had, basically it's just 30 minutes of stretching. It was good, but I wish I had known and I would have done an upper body disk like Pyramid Upper. I am loving this series! I can't wait for tommorow. My only concern is that I have to exercise tommorwo at 5:00AM and I'm not sure that I will have the energy to make it through! I'll let you know how it goes. I am hoping that this series will help me to lean out a bit, well see
have a good night.
Elena
Hi All,
Well I just did Day 3 which was Cardio Recovery. I didn't preview this disk and I wish I had, basically it's just 30 minutes of stretching. It was good, but I wish I had known and I would have done an upper body disk like Pyramid Upper. I am loving this series! I can't wait for tommorow. My only concern is that I have to exercise tommorwo at 5:00AM and I'm not sure that I will have the energy to make it through! I'll let you know how it goes. I am hoping that this series will help me to lean out a bit, well see
have a good night.
Elena
Ffte
Cathlete
kariev, That's pretty brave of you to combine STS and Insanity. I'm with Jennifer and have planned to just do the first week as is so I can really give the Insanity workouts my all.
Of course, based on Elena post I'm tempted preview recovery and consider adding some upper body for the recovery day. I'm just worried about not having the energy for Pure Cardio the next day.
Good luck tomorrow Elena, I've heard Pure Cardio is a killer.
Of course, based on Elena post I'm tempted preview recovery and consider adding some upper body for the recovery day. I'm just worried about not having the energy for Pure Cardio the next day.
Good luck tomorrow Elena, I've heard Pure Cardio is a killer.
the cardio recovery disc has two workouts. the first one is cardio recovery which is only 30 minutes but the other one is called max recovery. its about 49 minutes long. i did this on sunday and again its stretching but also some slow pulse squats, pushups, ext. I'm pretty sore today from this recovery workout. Give it a try. I have a question, i normally workout 5 days per week. This is a 6 day per week program though. How would you arrange the workouts if you did them 5 days per week? Would you skip the recovery workout?
Dela
Cathlete
Kariev, I saw fit44 answered your question to remove one of the repeats, but another thought is to just extend the 60 days, so instead of looking at is as 5 workouts a week and removing one, you could just take your rest day as needed, then continue with the next workout on on the rotation. I did something like this with my second round of sts, I figured my body doesn't really understand the constraints of 7 days to fit in x workouts, it just knows I'm working out. So in the end, your full Insanity rotation will be more than 60 days, but you will be doing all the workouts just at a slightly slower pace.
serene_46
Cathlete
Hello all
Today I did Disc 3, Cardio Power and resistance. By the end of the workout I was a soaking wet happy pile of well worked muscle. I also taught an hour long Pilates class after the Insanity workout so now I am ready to go to bed and sleep very soundly.
Thanks for the heads up on the longer recovery workout, which I will do tomorrow. I may do some upper body work also (Gym style or PUB) I Am lovin' this series... kinda reminds me of those dreaded gym classes I was always trying to cut.... if only my high school gym teacher could see me now!!
Brenda in Indiana
Today I did Disc 3, Cardio Power and resistance. By the end of the workout I was a soaking wet happy pile of well worked muscle. I also taught an hour long Pilates class after the Insanity workout so now I am ready to go to bed and sleep very soundly.
Thanks for the heads up on the longer recovery workout, which I will do tomorrow. I may do some upper body work also (Gym style or PUB) I Am lovin' this series... kinda reminds me of those dreaded gym classes I was always trying to cut.... if only my high school gym teacher could see me now!!
Brenda in Indiana
ISeeFitPeople.com
Member
Hey Guys,
My name is Ali. I did the Fit Test today. I decided to document my INSANITY journey on video because I can never seem to finish any program. I always stop about a week or 2 before the end. So I'm doing this to keep myself accountable. I really want to finish!!!! But boy, day 1 was hard-i haven't previewed the other workouts, just upper body (deluxe kit). But I'm jumping in with both feet!!!!
Here are my stats:
Switch Kicks-110
Power Jacks-64
Power Knees-107
Power Jumps-39
Globe Jumps-9
Suicide Jumps-17
Push-up Jacks-20
Low Plank Oblique-70
If you'd like to check out my video blog http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il56yJeKy7c
My name is Ali. I did the Fit Test today. I decided to document my INSANITY journey on video because I can never seem to finish any program. I always stop about a week or 2 before the end. So I'm doing this to keep myself accountable. I really want to finish!!!! But boy, day 1 was hard-i haven't previewed the other workouts, just upper body (deluxe kit). But I'm jumping in with both feet!!!!
Here are my stats:
Switch Kicks-110
Power Jacks-64
Power Knees-107
Power Jumps-39
Globe Jumps-9
Suicide Jumps-17
Push-up Jacks-20
Low Plank Oblique-70
If you'd like to check out my video blog http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il56yJeKy7c