Insanity Day 44 - Max Interval Circuit

5am and heading to work shortly. Just wanted to stop in and share how things are going.  Have been having problems sleeping recently so it makes keeping up during the max phase very difficult. Not really sure what is causing the insomnia but it will pass like it normally does.

Just a quick note that I still have a couple spots in my 60 day Insanity Challenge! Have you done P90X or Power 90? Maybe ready to take fitness to the next level? Join my challenge and get in INSANE shape!

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Insanity Day 40 - Max Interval Circuit

Hey everyone!!! I am still looking for 2 more people to join my April/May Challenge Group!!

Ok....I am now into Max Phase of Insanity....and let me tell you..I will make it short and sweet! This is NO JOKE! I remember doing this almost a year ago and thought I was gonna die!! Well I still feel that same way lol.

The first month is pretty tough if you are not pretty fit but no matter HOW fit you are the second month is rough! Just when you think you are done.....NOPE. Shaun has you right back at it for one more interval! He can be brutal at times but if it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you!

If you want INCREDIBLE results then you need to get on this Challenge!! Don't think you can't do Insanity because you CAN! You can always modify and only do as much as possible (I take a lot of breaks, trust me!)

I have not been dropping weight, i fluctuate between 168-172 but my waist is shrinking and can see my body fat is coming down. To me it's not fast enough so I am using OxyElite Pro again. I just started today and this is the "new" formula. I will blog about this as the old formula did wonders to help shed body fat!!

Until then, off to a Wellness Expo!!! Have amazing weekend!!!

Mike

Insanity PHASE TWO - Fit Test/Max Interval Circuit & Polar FT4

 
 INSANITY PHASE TWO HAS BEGUN!!!!

Hey everyone...I made it through Recovery week...but sadly gained a few pounds back :/ this was my fault from not eating properly (I have small children and the running around got to me) should have just brought Shakeology!

Well today was.....FIT TEST and Max Interval Circuit!! OMG!! That was CRAZY hard!!! I forgot how hard that is partially because when I did the first Round of Insanity I just did Max Interval Sports Training so I didn't really get good recovery. I am following the schedule to a T now (with exception of Insane Abs). Max Intervals is where we separate the fit from the not fit enough yet! That workout today was extremely hard and LONG!

I got a Used (New to me) Polar FT4 with chest strap so I can start really monitoring my calories and not guessing...wow was I way off!!

I had some issues with chest strap not being tight enough at first and slipping but I think I can get it a little tighter and make it work better. Anyways here is the results is read....

Time: 1hr 39min
Calories Burned: 1290!!! (that's crazy because I haven't even eaten that today I don't think (I use My Fitness Pal app on my phone)

Well I am off to wash the strap and take in some much needed food!!! Have a wonderful evening, and feel free to comment and or share with others...

Thanks!!
Mike 

Insanity Day 23 - CPR!!

HEY INSANIACS!!!!!

I know I have missed posting a few days...but not that I wasn't working out!! I was crazy busy being a daddy!! :) Best job ever btw....I wouldn't trade it for all the $$ in the world!!

Anywho.....CPR (aka Cardio Power and Resistance) about kills by quads! I freaking LOVE this workout!

As for the last few days..some where late workouts so I didn't get a chance to post. I am counting down the day to Insanity Asylum but I think I may be a little weird! I am actually looking forward to it!

As the saying goes.."if it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't CHANGE YOU!"

SHAKEOLOGY

A quick heads up!! Shakeology is going up in price April 1st...So If you want to lock in your price, now would be a good time!!

This is the BEST meal replacement on the market and what keeps me going day after day with Insanity!! Come get ya some and never forget Shakeology always has the Bottom Of The Bag promise....if you don't like it...send it back within 30 days and get a full refund!! WIN/WIN!!

Insanity Day 17 - Pure Cardio/Cardio Abs

Every time...Pure Cardio kicks my butt!!! Today was a double (per schedule) and I was thinking of doing Insane Abs again but opted for Cardio Abs instead to follow the schedule today.

I am seeing some major changes so far! Into the 3rd week my weight has only come down 3 lbs from when I started but I took my waist measurement and BAM!! 1-1/2 " gone just like that! Yes I worked for it but I was concerned not seeing the scale move much.

Seeing the scale hasn't moved much but I am shrinking, based on what we know (that muscle is more dense than fat and takes up much less space) I am burning body fat and converting it into muscle. This is exactly what we are trying to accomplish here :)

The Cardio Abs routine is about 10 minutes shorter than Insane Abs but feels just as hard!  I believe it was 22 minutes long but you feel EVERY part of those abs working. Shaun T does NOT do crunches or sit-ups and sometimes I would rather do those LOL.

Getting ready for great hot shower and to call it a night! Knees have been a little sore still but hoping taking the joint supplement will help by next week. I heard about Cissus (sp) and fish oil but going to see if this works first.

Are you ready to join me get even more insane? 5 weeks until Asylum starts!! I have to be insane to be excited about that!! LOL  But here is a link to  the Asylum should you care to join me!

Insanity Day 13 - Pure Cardio/Insane Abs

Here we are on Day 13...I think I got my days screwed up somewhere lmao!! But who cares I am right on track!!

Ok so today was Pure Cardio and then supposed to be Cardio Abs after. Seeing I have the add-ons to Insanity I did Insane Abs instead...just WOW! I had to stop over and over because my core is weaker than I thought and my lower back started to hurt.

I have a herniated disk, bulging disk, and arthritis in both my hips (they pop doing some moves) but I am very careful on form as to not hurt myself. Shaun T is big on slowing down and following correct form which in my first round I didn't pay attention to...I paid the price with very sore knees!

So here we are ready to move on into a new week on Monday and into the 3rd week! I am so excited to be doing this and sharing it with everyone because it really is forcing me to be accountable to the program and to all of you!

Tomorrow is a REST day and this is going to be very hard for me. I am not one to lay back and relax but the last couple days I have gotten 9 hrs of sleep (wow did it feel good too) and I plan on just doing some cleaning and studying tomorrow. I may or may not blog tomorrow but you will just have to check and see :)

Until we meet again (monday for sure) have a wonderful and amazing weekend! I have included the Beachbody Challenge link below...want to get super fit? It ALL starts with the Challenge, it's how I got started and lost 70 lbs in 6 months... NO JOKE!! Are you ready? Also P90X and P90X2 are on sale until end of March...great way to get started! I started with P90X.

Mike

Insanity Day 11 - Cardio Power and Resistance

Insanity Day 11!!

Today was a very good learning day for me!! I found out that you do NOT use stimulants will doing a program like Insanity!

I will make this short and sweet...I used NOS powder an hour before I did this workout...dumbest thing I could do!!

Here is the workout section I was doing before I had to lay down to not pass out!
>> Insanity Cardio Power and Stimulants.

So to make a long story short..if you can't breath, want to throw up, and then get tunnel vision...it's time to lay on the floor with your feet up!!!

See you tomorrow for a SERIOUS workout!!!

Mike

Insanity Day 10 - Cardio Recovery

Hey everyone!! Yep today was short and sweet just like this blog will be today!!

Two goals I have for Cardio Recovery.. #1 is to make it ALL the way through the leg part. The burn is SO intense in my quads and hips that I have to relax the muscle over and over. But I am gonna do it if it kills me!! #2 is to be able to find a way to get rid of that lactic acid burn!! I was not very hydrated today and have a feeling that was the cause!

<< I am posting this little icon thing just for fun and to show I am real. Yes I can lower one eyebrow and raise the other...AND i can wiggle my ears and make my hair move like it's a toupe...lol. #random thoughts lol.

Anyways I hope you are ready to dig deep because tomorrow is a crazy day!! For one, it's FRIDAY and for two it is Cardio Power & Resistance.

Off to have some popcorn and watch one of my favorite Jim Carey movies...Liar, Liar....have a pleasant and wonderful evening!!

Insanity Day 9 - Plyo Cardio Circuit

DAY 9 IN THE BOOKS!!

Ok..so Plyo Cardio Circuit isn't as hard as the first time I did it!! I am on my way to getting my endurance rate up!

I now can make it all the way through the "warm-up" section without suckin wind!! Love the high knees and the Heisman's, they are what bring my heart rate ups super fast and warm up the muscles.

I still notice issues with my knees so going to try to warm up a little before the warm up (is that a negative?) just to get blood flowing into joints of my knees. Hoping this will help.

You may have noticed Day 8 is missing...I did do the workout (Pure Cardio) but got behind on time so didn't post. What was Day 8 you may ask...well that was a laying on the floor wanting to puke. See video below..

Insanity ~ Pure Cardio

You will hear people doing Insanity saying; "My warm up is your workout" and this is no joke!! The Insanity Warm Up section is around 15 minutes long and is a "Circuit" type warm up. By the end of it you are thinking to yourself, wow I hope the next 30 minutes goes by quick!! :)

Well tomorrow seems to be the Cardio Recovery. It starts off like recovery but then Shaun T starts in with the slow squats and then pulses. This is about when I start swearing at him because they burn bad!! That burn is CHANGE and I welcome it but not saying I enjoy it!

Well off to bed....please feel free to comment or post questions or comments! I need to know you are out there!!

Mike

Insanity ~ Cardio Power & Resistance

Day 7 of 180!! Cardio Power and Resistance....

Wow!! One day off and it's like starting over again! I think the hardest part are all the power moves like the Power Squats and the walking pushups...just crazy!

I have found myself lacking on water and have noticed a major disadvantage to this. I know better than to be under hydrated doing such intense cardio...so am going to focus more on staying heavily hydrated. After finishing up the first week my body is very sore and swollen. I am retaining water due to the body trying to protect the muscle tissue. I will increase my water intake to help flush the built up lactic acid. I can also tell i am very swollen because i have trouble with stretches in the beginning.

On a much more positive note, I can make it all the way through the warm up without stopping like i did last week. A little progress is always good to prove it's working (god help me if it isn't lol) because this is NOT easy.

As crazy as this sounds, i find myself looking forward to the pain when I get off work. I find this Elite type training to be what my body needs to release the daily stress of work. You find yourself so focused on your form and keeping your core contracted that you forget all about the day. When you are done, the release of endorphins is immense! Your whole body tingles as your metabolisms is burning fat like a well trained machine.

Tomorrow is Pure Cardio and this one is extreme!! It isn't the typical Circuit type training...this one is move after move after move...no breaks except if you need water. I think i will make sure i am very well hydrated tomorrow before this one!!

If you are interested in joining me in this challenge...feel free to message me! Here is a direct link to order Insanity for yourself!

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180 Days of Insanity!

So I had this just INSANE idea and that was to see how hard and far I can push this body! We all know I am no 25 yr old stud (i try to be though lol) but I figured if they can do something intense in fitness, well i will be damned if I don't try!

I have embarked on my 180 day journey into Insanity and the land of Shaun T training! I am preparing myself to become an Elite Athlete and a Professional Insanity Instructor along with a P90X instructor. I know this is not going to be easy (nothing worth fighting for is) but I am willing to take a challenge and dedicate myself to this quest!

The basic layout is to do another round of Insanity.. (i did my first round last year, then did some slacking, then Body Beast, then Combat)..so I am now in DAY 6 and just got done Plyo Cardio Circuit and that ends the first week. To be honest...I thought because I had done Insanity before it would be easy to pick it back up, wow was I wrong!

After completing this 60 day run I am NOT taking any days off and heading directly into Asylum which is an even more intense 30 Day program based on the fundamentals of Elite Athlete Training. After graduation of Asylum then I head directly into Asylum 2 which you can probably guess is the most intense program from Beachbody to date! With completion of all three of these programs I intend to take a very short rest..3-5 days and detox my body with a Shakeology Cleanse to help clean out the massive amount of complex carbs I will be taking in. What's going to complete the last 60 days?? The TRIFECTA!! All three Insanity Programs merged together, making this the MOST intense Elite Training Possible.

Some of you may be asking WHY am I doing this...really. Well in July 2011 I was 220+ lbs and dying from the food i was eating and the life I was living. I was tired of waking up and not being able to breath, I could barely breath bending over to tie my shoes, and it took me over an hour to cut my toe nails (gross I know) because I had to stop to catch my breath. I finally had had enough and to make long story short I ordered P90X. For full story feel free to ask me..I can direct you to it on my facebook.

Well thank you for visiting this blog and I hope you follow me along this INSANE journey. I think what would mean the most is to meet Tony Horton and Shaun T and shake their hands for saving a life with the programs they developed. This has not been easy by any means but I now wake up every day thankful for what god has allowed me to become.

What a day!

Hey guys and gals..

Did HIIT PLYO today....just WOW. Talk about taking a beating!

What is great about this program today is you are doing a HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) and studies are finding this is the best way to burn fat. The EPOC effect (aka the afterburn effect) is when your body is burning calories like crazy!

I find when I am starting each days workout that I don't sweat much but when I am done I don't stop sweating for almost an hour. This is the EPOC effect. My metabolism is in high gear!!!

I look for these type of l programs I enjoy, similar to Insanity but without the higher impact.

Until tomorrow...Stay with the fight!

~MIKE