I LOVE INSANITY!!!!
It is no kidding, the toughest work out I've ever done in my life (with the possible exception of a few military related events, but... let's just not think about that). I sweat buckets, collapse in a weak-kneed puddle at least a few times during each session, and have felt like throwing up more than once. But I LOVE IT.When I was just talking about starting this program, I heard a lot of terrifying things about how hard it is, and those comments very nearly put me off. I am so glad I didn't succumb to my fears, and decided to give it a try. I have made tons of progress in just two weeks, and with only a month and a half left in the program, I actually find myself pondering whether or not I might be able to conquer P90X.
For once, I'm not judging myself based on my weight, I'm judging myself based on how I feel. And I feel POWERFUL. I find myself looking forward to my workouts, and on the couple of days when I was having technology issues and couldn't do Insanity, I seriously missed it.
On Monday, I reached day 15 of the program, and it was time for my second fit test. Every two weeks you go through eight different exercises and see how many repetitions of each you can do in one minute. The very first day of Insanity is the baseline fit test, and after two weeks of intense plyometrics and cardio, I was ready for fit test number two to see how far I had come.
And y'all, I am PROUD of myself! I've only skipped one day altogether, and my first week I had to shuffle a couple of the workouts around due to DVD issues, but I still managed to improve on every single exercise.
Move Fit Test 1 Fit Test 2
Switch Kicks 41 49
Power Jacks 44 50
Power Knees 74 94
Power Jumps 35 44
Globe Jumps 7 10
Suicide Jumps 13 16
Push-up Jacks 14 29
Low Plank Oblique 37 56
(Note on Switch Kicks, I'm not sure if I'm counting these right. I seem to be in the same ballpark as the DVD testers on all the other exercises, but they're blowing me out of the water on these. The test sheet says that 2 kicks = 1 rep, so that's how I'm counting them.)
So, yeah, I'm totally hooked. And if I could just tell you one thing about this program it's this: If you are thinking about doing it? DO IT! Yes, it is a challenge. It's gonna hurt. But it is so much fun. And you will feel amazing about yourself when you see what you can achieve.
Dig deeper!
Bah. I'd rather go for long, leisurely walks and do a little yoga ... but I'm still in my recovery phase :-) Good for you!
Posted by: Lynn | August 17, 2010 at 02:54 PM
YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!! That's so amazing!! You make me want to try it!!! :D
Posted by: Same Sweet Girl | August 17, 2010 at 04:37 PM
Ooh I've never heard of this before.. I might have to go and check it out! :)
Posted by: Aly @ Breathe Gently | August 17, 2010 at 05:08 PM
Dude. I am so effing impressed. It isn't even funny.
Posted by: Chelsea | August 17, 2010 at 06:06 PM
Wow! You must be getting some gooood endorphins, too. :)
Posted by: Kate P | August 17, 2010 at 08:00 PM
Does anyone know the whereabouts of my progeny, Angela. She is a fairly sedate bookworm couch potato and was last seen in the Charleston area. Someone posing as her appears to have hijacked her blog and life. Anyone living close by please check her garage and refuse areas for a large pod.
Posted by: Old Warrior | August 18, 2010 at 03:19 AM
Whoa that sounds intense. And yes, staring at that guy for 45 minutes would not be awful. I would feel prettier just by standing with him.
Posted by: Jessica | August 18, 2010 at 04:31 AM
It is my understanding that Insanity is more intense than P90X...I think you may have done them backwards. I think if you are kicking butt in Insanity, P90X will be NO trouble at all!!:)
Posted by: shelley | August 18, 2010 at 07:05 AM
I need to do this. Now that I'm back to school I get lazy in the evenings and need someone to kick my ass.
Posted by: Britni Mc | August 20, 2010 at 03:01 AM
I have a friend who's doing this also and is seeing ma-jor results! Keep up the good work.
Posted by: Molly | August 21, 2010 at 08:06 PM