Is it okay to start beach body’s Insanity if you aren’t yet moderately in shape?
I’m thinking of starting this program in the summer, but I’m wondering if it’ll kill me if I don’t do some preparation. Can I start out after a long hiatus and get through a workout, or should I prepare myself by building my cardio endurance now?
Start now? Lol I have not a penny to my name. I start my job in summer which is when I’ll be able to afford insanity, but I’m jogging a little in the morning starting now.
First off, congratulations on wanting to get in shape! Insanity is a great program and if you stick to it, you’ll see amazing results. And definitely doing some jogging right now till you can afford the program will be a big benefit.
The beauty of these programs is being able to throw them in the DVD player at home and not worry about having to get to the gym. They are motivating and the program schedules are easy to follow. Add in a good eating plan and you should see excellent results.
With that said, they are not easy but definitely doable. (I’m a Independent Beachbody Coach and a INSANITY graduate.) I have had people start Insanity being in the same place that you are and have had great success.
Go at your own pace. There is no point in killing yourself to start off with and being overly sore is no fun. Plus it will discourage you from continuing.
Stick to it everyday. Throw the scheduled DVD in. You may be able to do only one rep of each exercise. BUT THAT’S OK!! After you do your one rep for that exercise they are doing on the video, just keep moving. Do a little bounce in your step. The key is just to be doing something and keep moving! Also, instead of doing the entire video, start of with 1/2 of it.
Each time you do it, I guarantee you’ll be able to do a little bit more each time. Soon you will find yourself doing 50% of the exercises, then 60% and so on.
Just don’t get discouraged. Even the people in the videos can’t make it all the way through. It’s designed to be an intense workout. But they are fun and keep you going.
I hope this helps. Good luck!
April 9th, 2010 at 8:56 am
It won’t kill you, you’ll just fail if it’s hard.
Just go at your own pace.
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April 9th, 2010 at 9:43 am
insanity is what it is..
its non stop
its meant to push you
IMO, will it work? yes
but chances are most people wont stick to it
cause it will be too hard
why wait till summer
why not start now?
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April 9th, 2010 at 10:01 am
First off, congratulations on wanting to get in shape! Insanity is a great program and if you stick to it, you’ll see amazing results. And definitely doing some jogging right now till you can afford the program will be a big benefit.
The beauty of these programs is being able to throw them in the DVD player at home and not worry about having to get to the gym. They are motivating and the program schedules are easy to follow. Add in a good eating plan and you should see excellent results.
With that said, they are not easy but definitely doable. (I’m a Independent Beachbody Coach and a INSANITY graduate.) I have had people start Insanity being in the same place that you are and have had great success.
Go at your own pace. There is no point in killing yourself to start off with and being overly sore is no fun. Plus it will discourage you from continuing.
Stick to it everyday. Throw the scheduled DVD in. You may be able to do only one rep of each exercise. BUT THAT’S OK!! After you do your one rep for that exercise they are doing on the video, just keep moving. Do a little bounce in your step. The key is just to be doing something and keep moving! Also, instead of doing the entire video, start of with 1/2 of it.
Each time you do it, I guarantee you’ll be able to do a little bit more each time. Soon you will find yourself doing 50% of the exercises, then 60% and so on.
Just don’t get discouraged. Even the people in the videos can’t make it all the way through. It’s designed to be an intense workout. But they are fun and keep you going.
I hope this helps. Good luck!
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