I started Insanity the other day and the first step was to take the Insanity Workout Fit Test. This was my first time taking a fit test with a Beachbody program. I did not take the P90X Fit Test when I bought it and instead went right into the workouts. After reading through the Insanity workout program and the calendar I noticed how you keep track of your results. It’s a little different than P90X as you are not using weights or a pull up bar with Insanity. With it being a intense cardio workout you track your progress by taking the fit test 5 times during the 60 days. Seems simple enough. How the Fit Test works is you do 8 different exercises for a minute each doing as many reps as you can.
My First Insanity Workout Fit Test Results
Switch Kicks 125
Power Jacks 45
Power Knees 84
Globe Jumps 8
Suicide Jumps 13
Push Up Jacks 25
Low Plank Oblique 50
Here is the video I took of myself doing the Insanity Workout Fit Test. I was jumping so hard at one time that a pan fell in the kitchen. You can probably hear it along with how squeaky my wood floors are.
This was a lot tougher than what I expected. I was dripping sweat after doing the warm ups. I had to stop a couple times with each workout. After taking a look at my results I have decided that I want to increase each number by 20%. This is what I am pushing for.
My Insanity Workout Fit Test Goals Are:
Switch Kicks 150
Power Jacks 54
Power Knees 100
Power Jumps 37
Globe Jumps 10
Suicide Jumps 16
Push Up Jacks 30
Low Plank Oblique 60
The Insanity workout is looking like it is going to be a very challenging workout for the next 60 days. Hopefully all the P90X I have been doing over the past year will help me power through it.
Check out my second Insanity Workout Fit Test Results and Insanity Day 30 Results.
Hi Brad, Ive been looking into Insanity quite a bit lately and from the reviews to the excercises, I am going to put myself to the test and try it. I have one question for you though, from watching the DVDs yourself do you find that you need a lot of space to perform these workouts? Thanks
@ Bennet
Awesome. Insanity is a ass kicker so get ready. I did the Insanity workouts in that small room you see me jumping around in the Fit Test video. I think the room is 10 X 10 but I only needed enough space for my body length.
hey brad. my dad and i go running every morning. i want to start doing insanity but also want to keep jogging in the morning with him. would it be bad to do both? go running in the morning and then do insanity later like at night sometime?
@ Jake
That’s no problem. You’ll probably be running a little faster from Insanity due to all the leg work.
This may sound a bit silly, but it’s a legitimate concern of mine. I live on the 3rd floor of my apartment complex and am worried that the intense movements of the Insanity workouts may make too much noise for the tenants in the apartment below me. Is it possible to do the workout without creating this problem, or is there another program you can suggest that doesn’t require such aggressive movements?
@ Lee
You make a great point. There is a lot of jumping so unless you can land like a cat it might get a little noisy. If landing softly is a issue then I’d recommend P90X. The only workout you’ll be doing with any intense jumping is Plyometrics. Hopefully, your neighbors won’t mind you jumping around one night.
Hi Brad, I purchased P90X a while ago but can’t seem to get through the entire 90 days in a row. Do you think that if I try Insanity it will be easier because of the shorter workouts and because it takes less time?
@ Janet
Eventhough the Insanity workouts are shorter it does not make them easier. Insanity is a advanced program. I still can’t finish it without taking breaks. Have you looked at P90X Plus? You can mix these in with your current P90X DVDs. Cool thing is that they are about 45 minutes long.
What accessories are needed for Insanity?
@ Crystal
The only thing you need for Insanity are the Insanity workout DVDs. The P90X Recovery Drink will help increase your results too.
Brad,
I’ve been doing great by jogging and going to Zumba at my gym. I’ve lost about 60 lbs. I have, however, hit a plateau that I have not been able to really break past since Christmas. I still like I have another 35 lbs to go. I have not been doing muscle work at all; just cardio. Would you recommend Insanity to me? Could I do it 3X a week so that I could still do Zumba and jog? I’d like to do a 10 K on March 20 and wouldn’t want to give up jogging as I think it would hurt my run.
Also, I’ve recently given up almost all dairy and meats (including fish and chicken). I eat them about once a week. Would the elite nutrition be beneficial?
Thanks for any advice,
Elizabeth
@ Elizabeth
Congrats on the 60 pounds of weight loss so far. Insanity is a advanced program and might not be a good workout to pick at the start. I’d recommend ChaLean Extreme as most of it is weight training. This way you can build up your strength and burn some fat off. When you get done with ChaLean then try doing Insanity. You should also look at becoming a Beachbody Coach too because of your success with losing weight already.
hello my name is jacob, im in high school as a sophomore and i got the insanity workout for my birthday i started it on the first of february but im concerned because i barely have any of the healthy foods that it has in the elite nutrition i dont know what to do, would you recommend anything?
@ Jacob
Try to get your parents involved. Show them the meal plan and tell them you want to start having these types of foods in the house. A lot of the foods are simple changes like instead of beef start getting turkey.
Hi Brad. I really want to get started on P90X and Insanity workouts. The down side is that I will be new to fitness and saw that is recommended to start with Slim in 6 or Power 90 first. Which would you recommend the most? If not starting with one of these is there another workout I should start on?
@ Mike V
I’d go with Power 90. Its challenging but not as tough as P90X or Insanity. This way you can build up your strength to get ready for the advanced programs.
Hey Brad–I’m in Wk 3 of Insanity for my first time. Really enjoying the program (-12 lbs already, another 38 to go in the long run) but I’m almost viewing this first 9 wks as just getting in shape enough to really give it a harder go the second time through. Generally hitting the wall/failing with about 5-10 minutes left in the workouts, and now that Cardio Abs has been added onto the Pure Cardio workouts and the Max workouts are on the horizon I feel like the train could be leaving the station without me. (I can barely do any of Cardio Abs after finishing Pure Cardio). Was thinking of re-doing Wks 3 and 4 after Recovery Wk 5 to sort of catch up. Do you think that is a good idea, or just plow my way through the 9 wks and start the cycle over? Thanks
@ Russell
Good job on the loss of 12 pounds. I seem to always have to redo each workout too. I did Insanity twice all the way through before I felt like I almost mastered it. I’d keep doing it until you feel like you can’t get anymore out of it.
Ok Brad thanks a lot. It’s quite demanding as it is so i’m just hoping to complete it first time round.
Hi Brad, Can you reach a workout plateau by doing Insanity 2-3 times over? Thanks.
@ Leon
I would say yes. I did it one time through and then mixed it in with P90X.
What would you recommend for the meal plan if some of the items on the Insanity meal plan aren’t available at my college?
I have Insanity and I find that I can’t do the workout if I even have the slightest of really anything in my stomach, water included. Has to be almost 3hours after a meal to even attempt to do the workout. I also tried to do the workout once I woke up in the morning but felt so stiff that I didn’t feel I was doing all I could do. So proceeded to do it late at night once my body was up and running from the day. Did you find you could do better at a certain time better than another?
@ Wendy
I don’t have a set time that I do it at. I try to eat an hour before working out so I have some fuel in there. Do what’s best for you.
I just recently watched an infomercial about INSANITY. I loved what I saw. With me being a college student I have a busy schedule, but I can always squeeze in the time to do INSANITY. Would you recommend this be a workout for college students, and will the results help increase my energy? Another thing is that my school doesn’t always serve the healthiest foods, how will that affect my results? I’m just curious because the fitness room is always filled, and I want to get fit for Spring Break. I find this to be a good alternative for me and friends.
@ Derek W
Insanity is a great workout for anybody. If it does not help increase your energy then you’re not trying hard enough. You’ll get the meal plan that comes with it and it will show you what to eat. Thinking back to my college days and what’s in the meal plan you’ll be able to find food that will work. I know what your saying about the gyms at school. My college’s gym was not big enough for the student body and it was packed all the time. It sucked. The only time you could use it without wating for equipment was before 8am. Insanity would be a good workout to do right now for Spring Break because it gives you about 2 months before you go. Where are you heading to? Get your friends doing Insanity with you as it will be more fun that way.
So does anyone know what happens after the 60 is complete, meaning you get into great shape when you are working out an hour everyday for 60 days, but what happens when you stop? Do you gain all that weight back as soon as you stop?
@ Sarah G
That is a great question. You can get the Insanity Deluxe workouts to add into the mix. Another option is to go out and buy another workout from Beachbody. They have years of tough workouts like Insanity including P90X. I recommend signing up as a Beachbody Coach like I did so you get 25% discounts on all of their products. Life is so much easier. Beachbody makes new workouts and you do them. I’ve been doing it for over a year now and am in the best shape of my life while working out at home.
Hi Brad, I am a 45 year old who has been away from fitness for quite a while. I would love to try Insanity! I know its probably not really for beginners, but I just wanted to see what your thoughts are. Could I work my way into it, or do you think I would just get discouraged? It looks tough, but fun!
@ Mary
Insanity is tough. If you’ve been out of fitness for awhile it might take you longer to start seeing results with it. You’re basically trying to keep up with a track star the whole time. I’d recommend something like Turbo Jam or ChaLean Extreme where you can build up your strength and then move onto a advanced program like Insanity. You can view them in the Beachbody Store.
Have you heard of good results from people using insanity?
@ Sara Z
Lots of people including myself have had great results with Insanity. I lost 2% body fat in the first 30 days and toned up quite a bit.
i only have 3 days a week to work out at home. (family and 12 hour shifts) would you recomend p90x or insanity
@ Damon
Insanity as the workouts are about 45 minutes. P90X are an hour and 15 minutes.
Hi Brad,
I own P90x and didnt complete it because I felt the workouts were longer than I had time for. They were also extremely diffucult. How long are each of the insanity workouts?
@ Adreon
I know what your saying about P90X. You should take a look at Power 90 in the Beachbody Store. Its the one before P90X. Insanity workouts are about 45 minutes.
Hey Brad, i just started the Insanity workout.. didn’t do so good on the fitness test but into day 3 of my workout on it.. but some of the moves in the workout videos I think it’s called the V where your in a V shape and u do pushups.. another but I cant remember what i’s called.. but I’m 5’1″ 33yrs and bout 185lbs.. yes i know i’m big for my height.. and my belly is well it looks like I’m prego but I’m not.. so it’s a little hard to do those.. should i do something else then go back and I”ve read it’s also what u eat too.. but I’m not rich and most of the $$ goes to bills and well put it this way.. we have barely enough to get groceries.. so i gotta make due w/ what i have.. so my question is what would u recommend? i guess.. or start out doing lol and i should note I was a beer drinking bout almost daily.. but i have it cut down to just the wknds.. well friday and saturdays that is.. so any help/advice would be appreciated!! thanks in advance!!
@ Cynthia
The fitness test is a workout on its own. I know what you’re talking about. It will get better so stick with it. You might have better luck with a program like Turbo Jam which you can find at the Beachbody Store. Its tough but not as fast paced. Have you taken a look at the Insanity Elite Nutrition Plan yet? Most of the meals are pretty simple. Beer is a issue of mine too as I like to party but only on the weekends. Cut down to just the weekends and you’ll probably see the pounds start falling off. I started drinking those Bud Select 55′s a month ago and I’m getting use to them. They don’t taste as good but I don’t feel all squishy the next day.