Insanity

[Duckehhh]

I tried it, and gave up after 3 days. Found it just too repetitive and boring. I do enjoy interval training. I'm a big fan of stuff by Ross Enamait/rosstraining

 

[Born2die]

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What I was atempting to point out that the the pace of these high intensity workouts mean its near impossible for many people based on their fitness levels to keep good form.
When your form and technique is poor you are more likely to be injured, this is why fitness forums the net wide are reporting people with long term aches and injury.
https://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/999282-anyone-experience-insanity-related-injuries

Doctors are also seeing a higher number of injury from people undertaking these work outs and reporting on this and discussing it in medical forums.
http://www.dispatch.com/content/sto...ntense-dvd-workouts-can-lead-to-injuries.html

Could these injury concerns be part of the reason this program is not run in gyms?

For full disclosure, I hate the insanity workout and have a very negative and bias opinion of it. I think its rubbish marketed well.

I do agree with the form mine. Gone at the end of an hours rush or bodyblast the teachers I work with are very very tough they know there form they know the limit of an individual they know you will give them hell they will be in your face pushing you to the limit at times I'm a wreck but that's what I pay for (I pay for pain and one abuse from some some very attractive ladies ohhh sorry wrong topic)

I undertook insanity knowing my limits my fitness the bad back and knees that scream at any abuse and that's where I think a lot of people go wrong they go too hard too quickly don't take into account there own abilities and as the above poster said they wind up at the docs with problems or they give up as its too hard me I love the burn feed of the pain and love the agony (but then again I'm really strange or so the voices tell me!).

If you do try it go slow at your limits, watch the session through 1st so you know what to expect, research the moves and form learn how to do them properly, listen to your body, rest if you get any niggles, keep your form to help avoid injury,

 

[MickeyBlueEyes]

My opinion of this type of home DVD workout is that it's a waste of time and money if you don't change your whole lifestyle to suit. In my mid 20's I was a gym regular and loved it but everything I did had something or other to do with fitness.
If your average John buys the Insanity stuff, honestly, what's the point ? He'll do it for a bit, a few weeks, maybe into double figures, 10-12 weeks, but then his natural personality will take him back unless he takes on this new lifestyle.

 

[Kevoffthetee]

did you try this in the end? my Sis is wanting to do it but (without being horrible) she is a big lass and she is wondering if you need a certain level of fitness to start. I also fancy giving it a go but I'm moderately fit already and just wanting to tone, not shed weight

 

[jhawk]

Yep, I did it for two years as part of P.E lessons during my last two years of school.

I have never felt fitter in my life.

 

[ColinJ]

Yep, I did it for two years as part of P.E lessons during my last two years of school.

I have never felt fitter in my life.

So, why did you stop ...?

 

[HeroesFitness]

Has anyone tried that bonkers Insanity training thing?

Managed to get hold of a copy through a friend and wondered if it would be a good supplement to bike riding as a way to boost fitness/weight loss? Or is it just a way to get a 6 pack?

Insanity is a great way to increase strength and lean muscle, be warned though, you will need tons of motivation to do this alone at home as it is tough going

 

[jhawk]

So, why did you stop ...?

I guess I just became unmotivated once I left school, and although I have planned to return to the workout programme, it's just never materialised. Totally my fault for being lazy. Going to get back into it at some point!

 

[ColinJ]

I guess I just became unmotivated once I left school, and although I have planned to return to the workout programme, it's just never materialised. Totally my fault for being lazy. Going to get back into it at some point!

I don't want to sound really old, but ...

... don't wait too long or before you know it, you will be fat, balding, middle-aged, and thinking 'WTF - how did THAT happen'! (Been there, done that, got the stretch marks ...)

 

[jhawk]

I don't want to sound really old, but ...

... don't wait too long or before you know it, you will be fat, balding, middle-aged, and thinking 'WTF - how did THAT happen'! (Been there, done that, got the stretch marks ...)

Roger that @ColinJ! I'll be back into it soon! I did love the workout, it was my first class in the morning when I was in school. The first week was hell, but after that I got used to it. What a way to wake up.

 

[Steady]

did you try this in the end? my Sis is wanting to do it but (without being horrible) she is a big lass and she is wondering if you need a certain level of fitness to start. I also fancy giving it a go but I'm moderately fit already and just wanting to tone, not shed weight

I suppose it depends how big is, big and how uncomfortable she is willing to feel, because being overweight and doing it will feel very, very uncomfortable and a good sports bra is definitely mandatory.

I originally started it when I was "fat", it was in no uncertain terms grueling and as a cyclist, I'm a bit of a glutten for punishment anyway so I had the motivation to stick with it.

Being overweight and female there were certain exercises I struggled to do at the time.. And certain circuits I'd take a break on earlier than the video.

It was fantastic for changing my body shape though, and I'd recommend it to anyone.

I go back to it every year in the "winter months" when bad weather puts me off cycling and gives me the chance to consistently do the schedule.