Comments on: Insanity Reviews: Core Cardio & Balance

By: Javier

Javier — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:59 +0000

I’m 32 and I’m on the third week of insanity and I have also got others to do the workout. It’s a tough program and I could have been further along but somedays I was busy and than couldn’t do it at home so I just went to the gym but insanity is better the just weight lifting can’t wait to get done so I can get insanity asylum

By: Robert Harden

Robert Harden — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:22:10 +0000

Janys, Glad you are enjoying the workouts. The calories burned will vary per person. If you want accurate calories burned, you should invest in a heart rate monitor.

By: Janys Martinez

Janys Martinez — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:47:11 +0000

Hi i really love insanity workout,i workout every single day excepts sunday but when i missed a day i used the fast & furios and its amazing thanks for those great workout experience just can you tell me how many cal in each one please for both months i really want to track my cal thanks again

By: Robert Harden

Robert Harden — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:28:38 +0000

Thanks!

By: Nappytdy

Nappytdy — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:40:48 +0000

Thanks for your reviews. They have prepped me along the way. I am about to start my recovery week tomorrow and I am excited. Insanity was not and is not easy, but doable and I don’t want easy. I want something that will keep my interest and that it does. I don’t think I lost a whole lot of pounds, but inches are peeling off. Thanks again.

By: Robert Harden

Robert Harden — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:52:47 +0000

Tony, A lot of times, I refer people just starting out to another program. I like Power 90 quite a bit for starting out. Basic, good, and it works. I dropped 30 lbs personally with Power 90. But yet, other people start with Insanity, and with dedication and persistence, get through it. It sounds like you want to tackle the program. And if you have the commitment, you can do it. As you said, go at your own pace, take breaks, and watch your heart rate. if you experience trouble, you of course need to stop immediately. When you make your decision, just remember, harder does not necessarily mean better. Nutrition is the KEY. The workouts are secondary. Important, but nutrition is what makes the big difference.

By: Tony

Tony — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 01:10:32 +0000

i’m 39 years old, male
I weigh 240 and I’m 6 feet tall
considering buying the Insanity workout and wanted to get some input.
do you think this would be a good purchase?
I know I’m out of shape and I won’t be able to complete each routine but I would like to give it a go and go at my own pace. I know each week will get better but I want a program where I will see results!! time to lose the belly.

By: LeAmber

LeAmber — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 23:34:41 +0000

Thank you Robert, I will continue to do my best and follow the plan.
I appreciate your help!
LeAmber

By: Robert Harden

Robert Harden — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:37:01 +0000

LeAmber,

Did you make sure to check your options for the goal of losing weight? If you came up with 1800 calories, then I would just stay consistent with what you’re doing. Create a solid baseline for hard workouts (Insanity) and 1800 calories. If you don’t see any weight loss, look harder at your nutrition. If you are eating clean calories, then you might consider dropping a 100 or so off per day. But I woudl do as the guide book states FIRST in number of calories. And be consistent enough to allow it to work. I use a heart rate monitor and love it, addicted to it. I like knowing how hard I work, and how many calories I burn. If you are working out as hard as possible, you’re burning calories!

By: LeAmber

LeAmber — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:05:37 +0000

Robert,

Sorry, my first post was a mess. (scatter brained at work)

Thank you for getting back to me, much appreciated.
I did the equation to figure how many calories I should be consuming, and it gave me around 1800, (seems like a lot to me) which I don’t go over. I’m obsessed with counting calories. My concern is that maybe I’m not burning enough calories when I’m working out. I know 3500 cals = 1pd. I want to lose 2 pounds a week, so I’d need to burn an additional 7000 cals a week. I can’t afford a calorie counter, and I’ve read other reviews online, and people say they burn 400-1000 cals while doing insanity, that’s a big difference. I feel like if I eat that much and I’m not burning that much, even tho I’m working my butt off…that’ll I’ll gain weight.
Sorry to ask so many questions.
Thanks for your help.
LeAmber