My INSANITY Workout Fit Test Results
I started Insanity the other day. The first step was to take the Insanity 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. Here are my first results with the Insanity Fit Test:
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 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 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 Insanity Fit Test Results # 2 and Insanity Day 30 Results.
My name is Brad Gibala. In 2007 I was introduced to P90X by a friend training for the Marines. I didn't know it at the time but that moment changed my life. Since then I've become a full time
March 26, 2010
10:28 pm
Thanks for all the tips and info! Insanity it is!!!! Can’t wait!
April 6, 2010
4:04 pm
i pulled a muscle right below my calf. i have been trying to work through it and stretch it out but it has been a struggle. any suggestions on how to remedy this. i am starting my 3rd week and don’t want to stop now. i am starting to get nice results
April 6, 2010
6:30 pm
@ Pete
It might be worth it to take a day or two off so it heals up. Better safe than sorry.
April 7, 2010
10:34 pm
I have the Insanity package with the upper body workout cd included. How often should I rotate that in each week, and which cd should i switch it with?
Thanks for all the info!
April 8, 2010
9:55 am
@ Shawn
I would just pick a day and do it on that day. This way you don’t skip the other workouts. The other ones will just get pushed back a day.
April 11, 2010
6:30 am
I’m so happy to have found your review!
I also bookmarked this to see what your future reviews will be.
I really want to try it, but it looks scary. lol
April 11, 2010
9:08 pm
@ Kira
Thanks. Give Insanity a try. Its well worth it.
April 12, 2010
8:53 am
getting ready to start week 4 today.. starting to see results though i haven’t lost much weight but it’s all starting to change shape. Plus i just feel better since i started doing this. I kind of slacked over the weekend but i’m still nursing a calf pull i did do a lot of walking and did one of my old ten minute trainer videos so it wasn’t a total bust i guess. But over all once you get past the initial shock your body has the work outs are spectacular!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 13, 2010
12:55 am
Today was Day 1. Brutal…but I know it’ll be worth it. My worst ones are the suicide jumps and push up jack. I have no upper body strength!! Ive also been told by a physical therapist that I have severe muscle tention. So im working on stretching as well…thats some horrible pain there though. And well I need to go grocery shoping so I can start eating according to the nutrition guide.
April 15, 2010
12:50 pm
Well just about finished with week 4 of insanity. Down about 8 lbs. and about 2 inches off my waist. I feel great since starting this. Can’t wait to start the next 4 weeks after core cardio and balance. I tell you the first week was terrible getting through all the pain but it was well worth it. If your just starting out stick with it it gets better and if need to take a break do it….. Even Shaun T does and the people working out with him. Brad thanks for all the advice and tips they are really appreciated.
April 15, 2010
2:02 pm
@ Pete
That’s awesome. Enjoy your recovery week as the last 4 weeks of Insanity are physically and mentally challenging.
April 15, 2010
2:02 pm
@ Karina
It will get better. Just stick with it.
April 16, 2010
3:36 pm
Pure cardio is an ass kicker. But i do have to say that it’s easier than before.
April 21, 2010
11:22 pm
My wife and I are just starting this coming monday. I am 6’2″ 274lbs. When i went into the Air Force 3 yrs ago I was 178 lbs. Will this help me that much or am I going to be dying from it and hurting myself more than anything? I have done tons of cardio and lifting trying to lose weight, to no avail.
Thanks
Matt
April 22, 2010
11:35 am
@ Matt
What happened man? I’m surprised the Air Force would “allow” you to put on 100 pounds. I thought you had to run every day. With you having a background in cardio and weight lifting it will help you with Insanity. Stick with the plan and pay attention to the Insanity Meal Plan. If there is a move that’s too much for you then watch what Shaun T does to modify it. I bet that if you stick with this that you’ll drop 20 pounds in the first month.
April 22, 2010
11:44 am
Sadly, no. Once you are out of BMT, you run 3 days a week in tech school. Then once at your base, you do not run except once every few weeks. I had Bells Palsy in Tech School, where I lost 40lbs in 2 weeks from not being able to eat, and then gained back about 60. The rest of the weight I gained was from an adverse reaction to Anthrax Shots. However, the military doctors were unwilling to consider this as a reason for my weight gain. Curious enough though, when i refused to get anymore Anthrax Shot series, I stopped gaining weight
April 22, 2010
11:58 am
@ Matt
I figured it had to be something unique. That’s just a big fluctuation in weight. I hope everything is ok for you now and that Insanity helps you drop the weight. Its tough. I think of it as 2 a day football practices wrapped up into 45 minutes. Let me know how Day 1 goes.
April 22, 2010
1:25 pm
I am on Week 4 of Insanity. I havent stuck through it the entire time because I do not have access to them on Saturdays, but I have seen major results in my stomach area. I havent lost much weight, but I know I have lost inches! It feels great to know that its working!
April 22, 2010
2:24 pm
will do.
April 22, 2010
2:28 pm
@ Krista
Awesome work. Keep it up.
April 24, 2010
12:14 pm
I’m thinking about trying this work out I curently weigh 240# size 38 pants are little lose, but I can fit into 36 pants but there tight. I’m 5’6″ and 40 years old, the military says for my age I should weigh around 178#. Here is the question, I have hurt my lower back while in Iraq, and just reinjured it trying to run with all of my body armour on, just walking very far makes it hurt now. Will I be able to complete this training, I’m sure most of my back problems are from the big belly and extra weight. I would like to loose 40 to 50 pounds to start and get back down to 32″ pants.
April 25, 2010
10:50 pm
I am so excited about this program, and I don’t even have it. I hope someday I will be able to get it. Right now I just cant’ swing the cost. But I am bookmarking this site to keep me thinking about it for when the time comes I can go for it!
April 26, 2010
10:13 am
Hello! Im in my last week of insanity and boy did it kick my butt! =) i find myself resting sometimes more than I should but Im pushing and doing the best i can. Im not sure if I see the change that i wanted to see (abs mostly) but I feel a little stronger than before. Im thinking of going through the last 4 week video one more time or maybe even do it for as long as i get bored with it.. =) i didn’t really like the first months’ wkout so i’m just sticking to the 2nd months’. do you think i’ll be able to see the ‘abs’ soon? sigh…………. hope so
April 27, 2010
10:52 am
@ Dana
Insanity will be waiting for you.
April 27, 2010
10:54 am
@ Clay
Sorry to hear about your back. I have heard that many back injuries occur because of extra weight on the front side. It makes sense to me as the back has to support the extra weight. Insanity will help you lose the weight for sure but you will need to take it slow to not reinjure yourself. Do you do any stretching?
April 27, 2010
11:03 am
@ Kimmie
Congrats on making it through. I kept doing the workout until I hit my goals. Getting your abs to show also involved a strict diet. The abs are there, its just getting them to show. I have this problem because I like beer.
April 27, 2010
12:16 pm
Hi, I am on week two of insanity and so far the scale hasn’t budged but i do feel some of my clothes starting to fit a lil bit more loose. I have been following the nutrition guide to a tee except for once last week where i shared a plate of chinese food with the wife and lord knows i felt pretty guilty after the fact. Since then I’ve gotten back on track with the diet and look forward to mth 2. I believe in insanity and hope everyone gets the results they are looking for..I will be book marking this page and posting regular updates..thnx a bunch.
April 27, 2010
1:47 pm
Whoa, I thought I was in shape until I decided to start InSanity. Parts of my body that I didn’t know existed are sore. I cannot get through these DVD’s yet strangely enough I am looking forward to do the Pure Cardio tonight. How many weeks till I can get through this? Should I do some treadmill work to make up for the fact that I cannot get through these programs.
April 28, 2010
7:52 am
My pure cardio and abs DVD does not work. What should I substitute for it until the new one comes?
Thanks~
April 28, 2010
8:00 am
I’m in week 6 and have noticed a lot of changes especially in my abs and shoulders. I haven’t lost a lot of weight but i have lost inches. My pants are starting to get loose around the waist. I have been sticking to a pretty strict diet but had to increase the calories due to fatigue. My body was letting me know it needed more. But this has been the best workout i have ever done. My co-worker and me are going to try p90x when we are done with this……
April 28, 2010
11:23 am
@ Pete
Nice work. I had similar results with Insanity. I could not believe how much I had to eat too. Finish up strong.
April 28, 2010
11:23 am
@ Vic
Do Plyometric Cardio Circuit.
April 28, 2010
11:25 am
@ Vic
I still cannot get through an entire workout without taking breaks. I would stick with the workouts and not worry about the treadmill. The reason is that you’ll need the energy.
April 28, 2010
11:27 am
@ Gary
Don’t feel bad about the food issue. Look at it as a reward. If I put in 5 days of P90X or Insanity then I don’t feel bad having a couple slices of pizza and beer on the weekend. Otherwise I’d go insane. You will probably start dropping more weight going into the second month. Its brutal.
April 28, 2010
1:20 pm
I am only on Day 3 of Insanity, but all I have to say is HOLY COW! I used to do Track, Soccer and Cross Country in high school. I dont remember my muscles hurting this bad. Is it ok to modify some of the exercises if I cant do them? There are a few that I cant do yet because I need to strengthen my knees.
April 29, 2010
2:01 am
my name is elliot and i have been on insanity for about 4 weeks now. i am following the meal plain but i seem to be gaining weight and my pants are to small for me now. My abs do feel harder and my legs are bigger than they have ever been, but the thing im wondering about is that i have hard abs but you cant see anything you can only feel them, if i lift up my shirt i look like i did before i started, but if you feel my stomach they are rock hard. i use to be fat and lost weight do you think the extra skin that i have left could be covering my abs?
April 29, 2010
10:15 am
Hello, i am doing the insanity for workout and i am on my fourth day. However im concerned i may lose my mass. I have real big arms and a nice strong big upperbody, i do want to get more ripped but im afraid i may shrink to much and just look really cut since your doing this program for 60 days straight, also i don’t have time to get into the gym jsut enough for this lol. I want to retain most of my size and get ripped…..what do you all think?
May 4, 2010
8:03 am
started week 7 yesterday. since i started to eat more the weight is coming off. i’m down about 14 pounds now and feeling great. one of the biggest reason for doing this was number one to get in shape, but i have been on bp meds for over a year. since i started this it has dropped considerable. in fact i have to make a dr appt. to see if i can decrease them or come off of them. so if your just starting to do this workout stick it out it will be worth it in the end…….
May 4, 2010
1:16 pm
I just ordered Insanity and am really looking forward to it. I am curious though, I had herniated disk issues in my lower back for 3 years before they finally did surgery 1 October. I started back in the gym hard and heavy 1 February. Will this DVD help me strengthen my back and core and help me reach the goals I want, or will it do more damage? I am in the Military and have to keep up with PT standards. No standards no job. Any advice is appreciated.
May 5, 2010
4:26 pm
@ Jenny
Insanity is all about core and legs. A strong core helps the back. I’m not a Dr so I don’t think its right for me to give medical advice. I suggest starting off slow to see if you can keep up without injuring yourself. If you can do it then pick up the pace.
May 5, 2010
4:29 pm
@ Pete
That is awesome. Droping 14 pounds and getting off the meds. What more can you ask for? Keep it up.
May 5, 2010
4:34 pm
@ Aleem
You might be the first person who does not want to get all cut up. If you are afraid of losing your mass then do Insanity 5 days and go to the gym for 1 day. I lost a little mass doing Insanity but somehow put a .5 inch on my chest.
May 5, 2010
4:37 pm
@ Elliot
What I get from your comment is that Insanity is working right now. I also have some extra skin on my gut that I just cannot seem to get rid of. My abs are there but under a small layer of skin. Stick with Insanity. You still have another 30 days to go. My body went through more changes during those last 30 days.
May 6, 2010
2:31 pm
I’m looking into starting insanity but the main reason I want to do it is for the cardio aspect and to tone my muscles. I’m pretty thin and when I workout I do all weights to try and build muscle but I need to add a little bit of cardio into my workout. Do you think insanity is for me? I really don’t want to lose weight, I’d rather tone and increase strength.
May 6, 2010
3:45 pm
I just started Insanity with my Hubby this past Tuesday and I am feeling the burn. I have never really been in shape and honestly I cried during the workout last night but I kept pushing and finished. I had to take breaks and modify some things but I am determined to keep going! My biggest problem is the push-up positions. In order to help strengthen myself, I do 5 modified push-ups against the bathroom counter every time I visit the bathroom. I am going to make it through this program. I can tell you that it has helped doing it with my Hubby because he reminds me to keep going and does not let me quit.
May 7, 2010
11:23 am
@ Melissa
It sounds like Insanity will be the exact thing for you. It uses your body weight for resistance so you get a very lean toned look.
May 7, 2010
11:25 am
@ Alli
First couple times are brutal huh? You are doing the right thing in taking breaks and modifying. I still can’t finish the workout without taking breaks. Working out with somebody makes it much more enjoyable.
May 8, 2010
1:29 am
I have completed the P90x lean workout and moved on to the classic, however I have a slight tear in the labrum of my right shoulder. It has caused me to do a lot more yoga and cardio. I love the weight training in the P90 series however I am not a fan of the cardio. The plyometrics always kicks my butt, but the rest I don’t care much for. My wife and I are thinking of getting the insanity workout program. Would you recommend mixing them? Sticking to P90, or switching to Insanity? Will I still get the weight training from P90 that one would get from Insanity?
May 8, 2010
10:06 am
Starting insanity monday morning at 225 lbs and 5 10 im going to do this program to the T and see what it will really do . any beginner tips ?????
May 11, 2010
7:53 am
Well good news went for a check up at the DR.’s and he took me off of the bp meds after 2 years. My blood pressure has dropped nearly 20 points since starting insanity. I have not felt this good in a long time. I know it’s brutal to get started and i nearly puked on the first day but stick with it. Next thing you know you’ll be finished and feeling great. I am on week 8 and getting ready to start p90x when this is finished. Good luck to all that are just starting out but believe me it is worth it in the end!!!!!!!!!!