Insanity work-out

[poyntonblue]

Pore cardio doesn't get any easier!!

 

[ArtyCol]

Has anyone tried the Insanity weights DVD add on?

Downloaded it a while ago but not tried it yet

If you mean the upperbody workout, then yes. It is really good, not easy though as he throws cardio in there as well. If I remember correctly it's about 45 minutes long.

 

[upnorthblue4]

I know of a few people that have done this Insanity workout and it has worked wonders, I thought it was going to be one of these over hyped american 'lose 5 stone in 5 weeks' kinda thing at first. Turns out that following the programme actually works, for once.

 

[mcfc_ms]

Has anyone tried the Insanity weights DVD add on?

Downloaded it a while ago but not tried it yet

If you mean the upperbody workout, then yes. It is really good, not easy though as he throws cardio in there as well. If I remember correctly it's about 45 minutes long.

Yeah that's the one. Was thinking of doing it over the next few weeks and alternating with the plyometric one.

Got some strong resistance bands the other day so just getting used to those first.

 

[St Helens Blue (Exiled)]

I'm into week 2 on month 1 and although hard really enjoying it. Feel great and cutting out loads of garbage food.

ArtyCol I'll add you on instagram SHB get those pictures up!!

Just added you (I think? Bertie? haha)

SHB has had great results I wouldn't be shy with my pics if I had a pack like his!

Anyway.Started back up with the T25 Today..Looking forward to moving on to Beta and Gamma levels.

What is the insanity workout called with weights?

 

[ArtyCol]

I'm into week 2 on month 1 and although hard really enjoying it. Feel great and cutting out loads of garbage food.

ArtyCol I'll add you on instagram SHB get those pictures up!!

Just added you (I think? Bertie? haha)

SHB has had great results I wouldn't be shy with my pics if I had a pack like his!

Anyway.Started back up with the T25 Today..Looking forward to moving on to Beta and Gamma levels.

What is the insanity workout called with weights?

Upper Body Weight Training. You need an incline bench mate. It's circuit training like the rest of Insanity. Think you'll like it! :)
There's also another extra called Max Interval Sports Training. I expect its a good precursor to Asylum.

 

[cbeebies is poo]

i have not done the workout but have it.... I am not obese but i carry a few pounds. I do a fair bit of running and done 3 marathons this year... I dont seem to shift much weight as running doesn't after a while of which i am fully aware. I like feeling good like the next man but i do like a pint... dont drink a lot and go for a few in the local once a week for catch up with mates etc. I am fond of the odd sweet thing to eat but with my running i have been known to cut nearly 95% of the the sweets,biscuits etc when have a marathon coming up.... My thing with this work out for those that have done it did you change your diet totally for the whole time, kick the booze and everything? I am fully aware with fitness that there is no time to start like now... Although beer drinking season and eating endless amounts or Roses and celebrations is upon us. I get it to get full results just eat healthy etc etc but did you do the whole hog or just did the workouts and still indulge a little ?

 

[St Helens Blue (Exiled)]

i have not done the workout but have it.... I am not obese but i carry a few pounds. I do a fair bit of running and done 3 marathons this year... I dont seem to shift much weight as running doesn't after a while of which i am fully aware. I like feeling good like the next man but i do like a pint... dont drink a lot and go for a few in the local once a week for catch up with mates etc. I am fond of the odd sweet thing to eat but with my running i have been known to cut nearly 95% of the the sweets,biscuits etc when have a marathon coming up.... My thing with this work out for those that have done it did you change your diet totally for the whole time, kick the booze and everything? I am fully aware with fitness that there is no time to start like now... Although beer drinking season and eating endless amounts or Roses and celebrations is upon us. I get it to get full results just eat healthy etc etc but did you do the whole hog or just did the workouts and still indulge a little ?

Everything in moderation is the key

 

[Mayor West]

I've wondered about this for a long time now, to the people who have done cardio abs: the very last exercise when it looks like your are thrusting during sex, is it just me that feels absolutely nothing in the abs, but it absolutely kills the upper arms, between the biceps and shoulder?? I don't think my form is wrong!

 

[ArtyCol]

I've wondered about this for a long time now, to the people who have done cardio abs: the very last exercise when it looks like your are thrusting during sex, is it just me that feels absolutely nothing in the abs, but it absolutely kills the upper arms, between the biceps and shoulder?? I don't think my form is wrong!

Haha. Do you use your core during sex since you started Insanity? I sure do!
To answer your question - it does make the arms ache, but generally the workout is improving your core strength so it's all good.

 

[Mayor West]

I've wondered about this for a long time now, to the people who have done cardio abs: the very last exercise when it looks like your are thrusting during sex, is it just me that feels absolutely nothing in the abs, but it absolutely kills the upper arms, between the biceps and shoulder?? I don't think my form is wrong!

Haha. Do you use your core during sex since you started Insanity? I sure do!
To answer your question - it does make the arms ache, but generally the workout is improving your core strength so it's all good.

Yeah the way I look at it is if it hurts my upper arms, then they must be getting stronger, which is good, even if the exercise is supposed to do the abs!! Oh well!

 

[ArtyCol]

I've wondered about this for a long time now, to the people who have done cardio abs: the very last exercise when it looks like your are thrusting during sex, is it just me that feels absolutely nothing in the abs, but it absolutely kills the upper arms, between the biceps and shoulder?? I don't think my form is wrong!

Haha. Do you use your core during sex since you started Insanity? I sure do!
To answer your question - it does make the arms ache, but generally the workout is improving your core strength so it's all good.

Yeah the way I look at it is if it hurts my upper arms, then they must be getting stronger, which is good, even if the exercise is supposed to do the abs!! Oh well!

When planking, tuck the hips under and tighten your core. That oughta do it.

 

[St Helens Blue (Exiled)]

Are yes the old tightening of the core issue.

You wont get the results you will expect unless you learn and learn fast how to tighten your core when doing any of these workouts Insanity,T25,etc etc.

Easiest way to learn how to tighten your core is to imagine someone is trying to punch you in the stomach and you tighten your core in expectation so it is hard when the punch lands.You have to learn how to do this as well as breathe at the same time. Once you ahve learnt how to do this the results will certainly improve.

I have been a lazy twat this weekend and have had 3 days off..Working late afternoon shifts don't help. Recommencing T25 tomorrow from Week 4 and am gonna chuck 2 insane abs in this week.

 

[Blue Coop]

Interesting to see peoples take on this, would be great to see some of your before and after pics!

My training is a little different at the moment, probably getting around 6-8 hours a week worth of workouts in with 4 x 90-120min workouts.

I'm aiming to gain weight so I am getting to eat around 4000 cal a day, I do over indulge slightly at weekends but it hasn't impacted my results.

(I am a university student so I have a lot of spare time to fit it in).

 

[St Helens Blue (Exiled)]

Interesting to see peoples take on this, would be great to see some of your before and after pics!

I took the pics but wouldn't put them on here.
Arty has seen the results via pm however. Best thing I ever did was insanity!

 

[Blue Note]

Would anyone recommend Insanity as a good workout for an ectomorph?

 

[St Helens Blue (Exiled)]

Would anyone recommend Insanity as a good workout for an ectomorph?

A hard gainer you mean?

 

[Blue Note]

Would anyone recommend Insanity as a good workout for an ectomorph?

A hard gainer you mean?

Yeah same thing. Just the new gym term for a hard gainer I keep hearing.

 

[St Helens Blue (Exiled)]

Would anyone recommend Insanity as a good workout for an ectomorph?

A hard gainer you mean?

Yeah same thing. Just the new gym term for a hard gainer I keep hearing.

I am a hard gainer also however it all depends what you want. If you want muscle gain then free weights is 100% the best option. Doing insanity you will lose bad weight but cut up for sure. It's all about what you want.

 

[Blue Coop]

A hard gainer you mean?

Yeah same thing. Just the new gym term for a hard gainer I keep hearing.

I am a hard gainer also however it all depends what you want. If you want muscle gain then free weights is 100% the best option. Doing insanity you will lose bad weight but cut up for sure. It's all about what you want.

Gaining weight is much more about the diet than the workout (they say fitness is 70% diet, 30% exercise) - you can make any workout as a gainer as long as the food is right. You could do worse than buying a big bag of instant oats (cheap) and mixing 2 scoops of it into each of your protein shakes. If you get going and you still aren't gaining weight, then you need to eat more (still, the right healthy food though).