Well, as just about everyone says… I must be insane. To get in shape (or at least attempt), I am
starting the Insanity workout. I have
heard it can really work, so I am crossing my fingers and manning up.
I am normally a cardio junkie. I do the elliptical for about an hour every
day, and the stair climber for 15 minutes. I do not do a lot of weights, strength
training, ab work, etc. So I chose Insanity because they claim that you are
still doing cardio along with the muscle workouts. My goals are to lose about 7 pounds, subtract several
inches from my waist, hips, and thighs, and tone everything. I will say though, I am just doing the workout
part and not the eating plan, so we will see how that goes.
I was a little (ok, a lot) apprehensive and scared for Day
1. After reading reviews, I heard even
the first workout is an ass kicker. The
video starts with a warmup and stretch, then goes into the Fit Test. There are 8 exercises, and you do as many
reps are you can of each in a one minute time frame. I don’t think there was even ONE that I did
without stopping for a pause or four. I tried
to push myself, but this was rough.
My results were as follows:
- Switch kicks = 55 (1 rep=two kicks)
- Power jacks = 56
- Power knees = 90
- Power jumps = 4
- Globe jumps = 8 (1 rep=4 jumps)
- Suicide jumps = 19
- Pushup jacks = 29
- Low plank oblique = 30 (1 rep=2 legs)
Hopefully I will improve with every test, which takes place
every two weeks.
After a cool down and stretch, I was finished! Whew, that wore me out. I drank two full bottles of water during the
workout and another after. I was
definitely feeling a little shaky afterward, but in general felt ok. I don’t necessarily feel like I got a ton of
cardio in, but I know I worked my muscles.
Shaun T is a great motivator so far. He constantly talks to you, explains the
exercises, and keeps you going. The two
others doing the workout are interesting.
I mean, they are in AMAZING shape.
I am sure their numbers are much higher than they report. And seeing
them almost struggle is laughable, although I guess they are just trying to
make us feel better!
Overall, a somewhat successful first day. 1 down, 59 to go!
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