Insanity workout

[loveit1222 41]

Has anyone completed the Insanity workout or started it and what are your results?? I'm hearing some crazy stuff about this workout. People passing out and vomiting etc.... If anyone has advice or tips please let me know.

[*Dean* 1,594]

I find my calories at this stage (9 weeks PO) are so low that if I go too hard I get light headed.

[loveit1222 41]

I find my calories at this stage (9 weeks PO) are so low that if I go too hard I get light headed.

Well I'm 3.5 months out and I think I will be with calories

[WillowsAngel_32513 70]

Has anyone completed the Insanity workout or started it and what are your results?? I'm hearing some crazy stuff about this workout. People passing out and vomiting etc.... If anyone has advice or tips please let me know.

I have heard a lot of good things about this workout, and if you can get past the throwing up stage it has great results. i guess its kinda like those people on the Biggest Loser, they are just not used to the physical activity, but once they get past those first few workouts their good. i just recently bought one called Supreme 90 Day off ebay, its supposedly like P90x and so far its a great workout.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

This sounds like a challenge

[abetterme4.2 268]

I, PERSONALLY, like the Insanity workout. If I've been going to the gym for a while, running, or cycling, I throw it in to shake things up a bit.

It's hard. But then again, I'm that "go-hard-or-go-home" kind of person.

Is it something you can do all the time? No. It's cardio-based and you will kick start your metabolism in a different way. Even if you've been working out on a regular basis, it is still pretty challenging.

I do it for 60 days and go back to my other workouts.

Good luck.

[JazzC16 1]

Well I'm 3.5 months out and I think I will be with calories

Hello, I was wondering how long did it take before u could work on your abs. I am about 8 weeks out and I tried my first crunch today and it felt as if something was pulling.#scared

[eclipse 67]

Hello' date=' I was wondering how long did it take before u could work on your abs. I am about 8 weeks out and I tried my first crunch today and it felt as if something was pulling.#scared[/quote']

My doc cleared me at my one month visit. He said it would hurt but that I wouldn't injure or tear the muscle.

[JazzC16 1]

My doc cleared me at my one month visit. He said it would hurt but that I wouldn't injure or tear the muscle.

I was cleared Monday, I'm gonna call them. I was scared. I was thinking it might just be tight.

[change4life2012 50]

Hello, I was wondering how long did it take before u could work on your abs. I am about 8 weeks out and I tried my first crunch today and it felt as if something was pulling.#scared

It took me closer to 10-12 weeks to feel normal working out with my abs. At 8 weeks I started very lightly but was a little scared and waited longer.

[Misty_eyes 79]

HI loveit222,

i am exactly one month out, and did the Fit Test yesterday. I was able to hang except for the last 5 mins push up part. It was 25 mins of intense workout, i knew it was going to be hard coz I haven't done anything like insanity before. But i am using resistance bands on parts i can't do and modifying it if I can. I figured it's worth trying, my heart rate's really up so it's definitely working. good luck. will do day #2 later today, and i'll see if I can hang with the program .

P.S. I wear abdominal binder when I do it even if my incisions are healed, i like the support it gives.

and MD said okay, as long as I can tolerate it & stop if uncomfortable.

[Bos123 221]

I' date=' PERSONALLY, like the Insanity workout. If I've been going to the gym for a while, running, or cycling, I throw it in to shake things up a bit.

It's hard. But then again, I'm that "go-hard-or-go-home" kind of person.

Is it something you can do all the time? No. It's cardio-based and you will kick start your metabolism in a different way. Even if you've been working out on a regular basis, it is still pretty challenging.

I do it for 60 days and go back to my other workouts.

Good luck.

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How realistic is it for a fairly out of shape mom

Of three little ones to take on this challenge? What does it entail... Time wise... How many days a week? Can you do everything at home? When did you start it after your vsg?

[Yellowsisi 1]

I LOVE IT! I am doing the insanity program (day 3) and running with C25K three times a week. I am on day 3 now and I feel my body getting tighter and moving is a lot easier. I also hike three times a week 7 to 12 kilometres to the top of Zugerberg ( a mountain where I live it is about 1000m high).

I always worked out even when I was bigger and working out has always been an addiction of mine as I do not smoke or drink.

I get dizzy during the work outs but I slow down drink some Water and carry on.

My doctor told me yesterday that is was probably due to low blood pressure from not drinking enough Water.< /p>

I am five months out and had a complete throidectomy 7 weeks ago. Seeing my nutritionist next week to see if I can supplement my food because I think for the level of intensity of workouts I need more calories.

[wcn1970 239]

Insanity is no joke. You will as hard and as fast as YOU can. You will get better. Stop before you puke or pass out and rest a minute.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

That sounds awesome!! I will have to try it sometime. It is kind of pricey as new on Amazon so will look on Craig's list or ebay for a better deal. What kind of weights are you guys using with it and how heavy? How does this workout compare to a hard Jillian Michaels (ripped) or Bob Harper (inside out) DVD? An hour of Bob Harpers Inside Out with 10 lb had weights is a really good challenge for me!!!