1. Because after rearranging my life, sacrificing socialization, and waking up early on weekends to do the workouts, I realized last week that I don't have to
2. I'm bored - I've been doing the same/similar movements for almost 60 days now. I'm still fairly young; 60 days is like 891247 months. Ain't nobody got time for that. Even though month 2 is a little different, that's still 30 days of the same movements all over again. I read an article awhile back when I was deciding whether to buy P90X or Insanity that specifically stated that one of the downsides of Insanity was it's repetitive nature. I thought they were being over dramatic. I was wrong.
3. Limited visible results - when your own family tells you that despite all of the sweat & hard work you've been putting in over the last month and a half, not only do you still look the same but that you probably always will, it's kind of a motivational dagger.
4. I genuinely from the bottom of my icy cold heart miss lifting weights. I haven't lifted a single weight since like February. That's probably killed my soul more than anything else. All the cardio from Insanity is actually only the first half of what would be a normal gym workout for me.
5. I'm tired of being inside and working out in the same spot EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. And NO, there's nowhere else in the house I could do it. The monotony of it all wears on you more than you realize, although admittedly, I actually lasted longer than most people I know who were doing the program.
6. I really don't like workout tapes.
7. I actually miss being sore - I felt accomplished when that happened.
8. That damn voice - Shaun T's gay man vocal chords 1, Hillary 0
9. Even though the gym always played a huge role in my life, I feel like my life became Insanity vs. EVERYTHING ELSE while I was doing the program. I even woke up early on weekends and changed my routine just to fit it in. That's a no bueno. It's also probably why I got tired of it after awhile.
10. One too many push ups and one too many hip flexors - I think I'm all stocked up on those for the rest of the freakin' year. Yesterday I did 55 push ups in like 10 min (obvi NOT with the program) and could have kept going it RuPaul's Drag Race didn't come on and distract me. And what did I win for this? Nothing.
So pretty much I won't be doing Insanity anymore. I got so close to finishing too...probably another 11 days or so, but I literally have 0 enthusiasm for it anymore, and a loss of enthusiasm prevents you from adequately pushing yourself enough to make doing the actual workout worthwhile. Back to the gym I go...as soon as I find a quality one that won't run me $83 mutha f!ckin' dollars every God dang month *cough cough LifeTime Fitness* But I'm not bitter.
People who should NOT do the program:
2. I'm bored - I've been doing the same/similar movements for almost 60 days now. I'm still fairly young; 60 days is like 891247 months. Ain't nobody got time for that. Even though month 2 is a little different, that's still 30 days of the same movements all over again. I read an article awhile back when I was deciding whether to buy P90X or Insanity that specifically stated that one of the downsides of Insanity was it's repetitive nature. I thought they were being over dramatic. I was wrong.
3. Limited visible results - when your own family tells you that despite all of the sweat & hard work you've been putting in over the last month and a half, not only do you still look the same but that you probably always will, it's kind of a motivational dagger.
Me: *sweating profusely but pressing on with workout*So pretty much I just wasted 2 months of my life and $137. This realization made me feel amazing. I don't even want the damn free t-shirt after realizing that.
Moms: Have you been weighing yourself since you started?
Me: Yeah, but I haven't really seen much change in the number.
Kid Sister: You still look the same.
Me: *soul smelts*
Moms: *Laughs hysterically*
Kid Sister: That's not a bad thing, I'm just saying. You're probably always gonna look like that...
Me: *motivation R.I.P.*
4. I genuinely from the bottom of my icy cold heart miss lifting weights. I haven't lifted a single weight since like February. That's probably killed my soul more than anything else. All the cardio from Insanity is actually only the first half of what would be a normal gym workout for me.
5. I'm tired of being inside and working out in the same spot EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. And NO, there's nowhere else in the house I could do it. The monotony of it all wears on you more than you realize, although admittedly, I actually lasted longer than most people I know who were doing the program.
6. I really don't like workout tapes.
7. I actually miss being sore - I felt accomplished when that happened.
8. That damn voice - Shaun T's gay man vocal chords 1, Hillary 0
9. Even though the gym always played a huge role in my life, I feel like my life became Insanity vs. EVERYTHING ELSE while I was doing the program. I even woke up early on weekends and changed my routine just to fit it in. That's a no bueno. It's also probably why I got tired of it after awhile.
10. One too many push ups and one too many hip flexors - I think I'm all stocked up on those for the rest of the freakin' year. Yesterday I did 55 push ups in like 10 min (obvi NOT with the program) and could have kept going it RuPaul's Drag Race didn't come on and distract me. And what did I win for this? Nothing.
So pretty much I won't be doing Insanity anymore. I got so close to finishing too...probably another 11 days or so, but I literally have 0 enthusiasm for it anymore, and a loss of enthusiasm prevents you from adequately pushing yourself enough to make doing the actual workout worthwhile. Back to the gym I go...as soon as I find a quality one that won't run me $83 mutha f!ckin' dollars every God dang month *cough cough LifeTime Fitness* But I'm not bitter.
Recommendations
You're probably going to judge the hell out of me for saying this, but I actually do recommend the program, even though it didn't work out so well for me. I know for a fact my endurance and conditioning improved, as seen by my sprinting on the treadmill last night for longer than expected. I can also do oodles of push ups, have increased flexibility around my waist, more defined shoulders, stronger wrists, and I feel a little lighter on my feet when it comes to plyometric movements. These are all really good things and I'm happy they happened, but a sista needs the two things Insanity cannot give: variety and weights. So pretty much there's that.Reasons To Not Do Insanity
Now with that being said, if you're someone who needs consistency, doesn't do gyms, wants improved flexibility and stamina, or are one of those foolish girls who thinks lifting weights will make you buff like a man, this is perfect for you. YOU are the type of person who would see results, especially if you're not currently doing much movement.People who should NOT do the program:
- people who need weights
- people who like gyms
- people with bad hearts
- seriously big people
- folks with bad needs and/or hips
- those with proven track records of quitting things
If you find yourself in one of these categories, save yourself the $137 and start somewhere else first. Your knees and hips will be R.I.P. on the first freakin' day if they're bad, and so will your heart because that Fit Test is too legit. Seriously big people...I personally don't think you'll be able to do the movements well enough or be able to keep up with the program enough to get your money's worth. And while I'm all for pushing yourself to the limit, I'm also all about getting your money and time's worth out of a workout.
Is it worth the money?
Yes. It wasn't all bad, and like I said before, there were some definite good results from it
Would you do it again?
Yeah, I guess. It provided a constructive break from the gym and the dietary plan is priceless.
Overall
I'd give it a 8/10. Great workout and diet plan, just a bit of a snooze fest. If you're on the fence about buying it, ask yourself if you think you'd honestly be willing to devote an hour 6 days a week to working out for the next 2 months. If the answer is no, save your money and try something else first. These DVDs make for mighty expensive coasters on your coffee table...
Shoot me a message if you have any specific questions or anything about the program. I'm still gonna keep this blog going, it just ain't gonna be about Insanity anymore.
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