INSANITY!!!

Wow, it has been a while and because I plan to take this blog public, I'll get you caught up.

Since my last post, I have ridden my bike some, then it got cold so I got a trainer and rode it in my garage.  I LOVE riding and plan on racing this year so that will not stop.

I also did some erging, but really like the bike more so that has turned into more of a cross training thing.

Since the beginning of the year I really have not done much and was feeling (and looking) out of shape and fat.  Since the beginning of February I have been working nights so working out was easy to talk myself out of doing.

So a couple of weeks ago I was watching TV at 3 a.m. on my night off and saw the infomercial for the INSANITY! workout.  Let's see f I can imbed a video.



  
This is how it has gone so far.

Starting stats:  weight 209.2, body fat 34%!  that is a LOT.

Day 1:  Fit test.  HOLY CRAP!  I just about blew chunks.  Lots of jumping and squating.  The program has you do this every 2 weeks, I am NOT looking forward to this, but it has to get easier.  Right?

Day 2: Plyometric Cardio Circuit:  HARD!  I had my HRM on and saw 90% max HR a few times during the workout when my eyes could actually focus.  The program is based on hard 3.5 min on 30 sec. off intervals.  He (Shaun T.  the evil leader) gets going way to fast some times, so I have to slow down and focus on keeping my form ok.

Day 3: Took a day off and walked with Stephanie.  Everything was sore and I could not raise my arms above my head. A day off seemed like the smart thing to do.

Day 4 (today): Cardio Power and Resistance:  This actually went ok. As before he gets going to fast and I just do my best to follow along.  It felt much better, and I feel fine 11 hours later.  Saw HR at 80% most of the time which is just about right.

Tomorrow is Cario Recovery - Yea!

Overall I think I will be ok as long as I listen to my body.  I have not changed my eating this week, still too much and too much junk, but next week I will start eating better.

Initial Impressions:
1.  The "Warm-up" is way to intense.  I have to take a break after the warm-up since my HR is around 90% max. I have started doing a Pre-warm-up warm-up on the erg so I don't hurt anything.
2. As I mentioned he gets going to fast and it easy to lose form.  This again could lead to injury.  I have 57 more days, I am sure I'll build speed in that time.
3. It is HARD, but I feel that it will give me the results I am looking for.

With the time change this weekend, I want to start riding my bike some also, will mix that in as time allows.  In a perfect world, I would do the Insanity in the morning and ride after work.  Maybe once I am back on day shift.

I'll keep you all updated.  Wish me luck.

Be seeing you.