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frankotank · 02-08-2012, 02:02 PM

So my daughter says to me the other day…. “Hey Dad, you said you were going to get back to working again right? Let’s buy Insanity and do it together.” So I said (having no friggin idea what Insanity IS)…. “Sure. Sounds great.”
Well now I’m doing some research on it and I’m actually a little sick to my stomach. She’s a 6 foot solid muscled 18 year old (that somehow thinks she’s out of shape….women!) and I’m a 6 foot 250 lb 46 year old for Gods sake! I mean….I’m not a blob or anything. I’m pretty active....OK fairly active. I can still bust some moves on a basketball court…..I just gotta play the half court game now you know? I hit the treadmill from time to time. But for crying out loud what I’m reading about this workout is scaring the crap outta me! I’m really not sure I’ll be able to do this. Anyone went through this thing? This frigging workout is gonna show up in the mail any day now and……gulp…..I’m a-scairt!

frankotank · 02-24-2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefs1968

The Pure Cardio is a killer...basically non stop...no resting.

right right! now add another 15 minutes of ab work after that! if you don't hear from me after tomorrow.....Insanity killed me.

BourbonMan · 02-24-2012, 01:02 PM

As far as I know..you are not suppose to be doing the AB part untill the 2nd week...just the Pure Cardio part. If I'm wrong, then I screwd up and didn't do the AB part, which then I'll be mad, because I've been complaining about when we are we suppose to start doing AB'S.

frankotank · 02-25-2012, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by chiefs1968

As far as I know..you are not suppose to be doing the AB part untill the 2nd week...just the Pure Cardio part. If I'm wrong, then I screwd up and didn't do the AB part, which then I'll be mad, because I've been complaining about when we are we suppose to start doing AB'S.

yeah you're right. I'm in the second week. 12th workout on the calendar.

Omaha · 02-25-2012, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by frankotank

yeah you're right. I'm in the second week. 12th workout on the calendar.

Are you starting to feel better?

donkhater · 02-25-2012, 11:16 AM

I only have 12 days to go. I absolutely killed Max Interval Cardio yesterday. No breaks. Woke up this morning and was drained but I pushed through the max plyo workout.

I long for the days of Pure Cardio.

frankotank · 02-25-2012, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Omaha

Are you starting to feel better?

yeah I do. I feel so...I don't know...firm. the scale hasn't moved much which I find very weird and disappointing. 12 insane workouts in 14 days and the scale barely moves! I guess I could be putting on muscle...I don't know.... the workouts are so tough I should be putting some on, but I really thought I'd drop weight immediately. I do feel better and I can see results in the mirror so I need to stop worrying about a number.....it just doesn't make sense to me. I'm not eating whoppers and cake for Gods sake!

Tertullian · 02-25-2012, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by frankotank

yeah I do. I feel so...I don't know...firm. the scale hasn't moved much which I find very weird and disappointing. 12 insane workouts in 14 days and the scale barely moves! I guess I could be putting on muscle...I don't know.... the workouts are so tough I should be putting some on, but I really thought I'd drop weight immediately. I do feel better and I can see results in the mirror so I need to stop worrying about a number.....it just doesn't make sense to me. I'm not eating whoppers and cake for Gods sake!

I am 45 years old and I do not do p90x or Insanity. Do not have the time or the money to buy the program. I know the program works because my friends use them DO get into shape and lose weight.

But as for me, I work out combination of cardio and resistance training (4 -5 times a week, 20-30 minutes per session). Lost 20 lbs of pure fat and gained 4 lbs of lean muscle with six-pack.

After many tries, I realized that at my age (45), exercise alone does not make you lose weight. You must also have sensible diet. I changed only ONE eating habit and I began to lose the weight fast. I eat breakfast and lunch normally (Pizza, buffet, etc). BUT I eat instant oatmeal (1 serving) for dinner. That's it.

I am lighter, stronger, and definitely fit for my age. And the ultimate test for your shape is whether you could do a superman pushup. Link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpH0Ymiri8g

Basically, you want to come up with the workout that works for you. And then eat sensibly. In my case, eating instant oatmeal (1 serving) helped to lose weight. Hope you reach your goal! Don't give up and enjoy the pain and soreness of workout!

Omaha · 02-26-2012, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by frankotank

yeah I do. I feel so...I don't know...firm. the scale hasn't moved much which I find very weird and disappointing. 12 insane workouts in 14 days and the scale barely moves! I guess I could be putting on muscle...I don't know.... the workouts are so tough I should be putting some on, but I really thought I'd drop weight immediately. I do feel better and I can see results in the mirror so I need to stop worrying about a number.....it just doesn't make sense to me. I'm not eating whoppers and cake for Gods sake!

You've got the right idea. Don't worry about the scale. It'll move, but who cares? Feeling good ald looking good mea a lot more than that #

**Buehler445** · 02-26-2012, 10:11 AM

Do you have to have a heart monitor for it? Or can you swing it without.

Omaha · 02-26-2012, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

Do you have to have a heart monitor for it? Or can you swing it without.

Not necessary

frankotank · 02-26-2012, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

Do you have to have a heart monitor for it? Or can you swing it without.

no I don't have one, I just stop every now and then and take my pulse in my throat for 10 seconds and multiply by 6. I pretty much know now when I'm over my limit. today is an off day....and I'll be damned....I actually kinda missed it this morning. back to torture city tomorrow!

frankotank · 02-26-2012, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Tertullian

I am 45 years old and I do not do p90x or Insanity. Do not have the time or the money to buy the program. I know the program works because my friends use them DO get into shape and lose weight.

But as for me, I work out combination of cardio and resistance training (4 -5 times a week, 20-30 minutes per session). Lost 20 lbs of pure fat and gained 4 lbs of lean muscle with six-pack.

After many tries, I realized that at my age (45), exercise alone does not make you lose weight. You must also have sensible diet. I changed only ONE eating habit and I began to lose the weight fast. I eat breakfast and lunch normally (Pizza, buffet, etc). BUT I eat instant oatmeal (1 serving) for dinner. That's it.

I am lighter, stronger, and definitely fit for my age. And the ultimate test for your shape is whether you could do a superman pushup. Link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpH0Ymiri8g

Basically, you want to come up with the workout that works for you. And then eat sensibly. In my case, eating instant oatmeal (1 serving) helped to lose weight. Hope you reach your goal! Don't give up and enjoy the pain and soreness of workout!

now THAT is interesting! thanks. I am eating pretty healthy. I eat more at dinner/supper than the other two meals and I know that isn't the greatest thing to do whether it's healthy food or not. I'll give this a shot.
I will say this...this morning I really noticed a difference in the mirror. I'm just going to HAVE to stop stepping on that scale. it's hard though because I want to know. then I'm disappointed really for no reason.

Mr. Arrowhead · 02-26-2012, 02:42 PM

I have this, and did the program a year or so ago, and wanted to get started back on it, but the dam DVD dont work anymore

frankotank · 02-26-2012, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Arrowhead

I have this, and did the program a year or so ago, and wanted to get started back on it, but the dam DVD dont work anymore

well....how'd it go a year ago? you lose much? you change much? did you completely stop after the 60 days?

Mr. Arrowhead · 02-26-2012, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by frankotank

well....how'd it go a year ago? you lose much? you change much? did you completely stop after the 60 days?

Yea it went good, this program really pushes you to the limit

02-08-2012, 02:02 PM
frankotank I like 'em mustard & biscuits Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Hill Casino cash: $10011076	INSANITY Workout – any CP Insanity veterans in here?? So my daughter says to me the other day…. “Hey Dad, you said you were going to get back to working again right? Let’s buy Insanity and do it together.” So I said (having no friggin idea what Insanity IS)…. “Sure. Sounds great.” Well now I’m doing some research on it and I’m actually a little sick to my stomach. She’s a 6 foot solid muscled 18 year old (that somehow thinks she’s out of shape….women!) and I’m a 6 foot 250 lb 46 year old for Gods sake! I mean….I’m not a blob or anything. I’m pretty active....OK fairly active. I can still bust some moves on a basketball court…..I just gotta play the half court game now you know? I hit the treadmill from time to time. But for crying out loud what I’m reading about this workout is scaring the crap outta me! I’m really not sure I’ll be able to do this. Anyone went through this thing? This frigging workout is gonna show up in the mail any day now and……gulp…..I’m a-scairt!
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02-24-2012, 01:02 PM	#122
BourbonMan The Dude Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: topeka Casino cash: $10004900	As far as I know..you are not suppose to be doing the AB part untill the 2nd week...just the Pure Cardio part. If I'm wrong, then I screwd up and didn't do the AB part, which then I'll be mad, because I've been complaining about when we are we suppose to start doing AB'S.
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02-25-2012, 11:16 AM	#125
donkhater Brilliant!! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Indiana, USA Casino cash: $10014051	I only have 12 days to go. I absolutely killed Max Interval Cardio yesterday. No breaks. Woke up this morning and was drained but I pushed through the max plyo workout. I long for the days of Pure Cardio. __________________ The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants
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02-26-2012, 10:11 AM	#129
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02-26-2012, 02:42 PM	#133
Mr. Arrowhead MVP Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wichita Casino cash: $10015708	I have this, and did the program a year or so ago, and wanted to get started back on it, but the dam DVD dont work anymore
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