The first time I did the Fit Test, I thought I was going to die (and as I said, I’ve always been a pretty physically active person). While gasping for air by the third exercise, I kept on muttering “I can’t…I can’t…”, but I finished it with, okay, a few breaks. Because I’m a pretty determined person (if other people can do it, I can too), I grew mad at myself by the time I pressed play the second night. This anger facilitated me in charging through the next exercise.

By the fourth workout, this DVD set had become a part of my routine. I found myself oddly looking forward to sweating and jumping frantically in front of the TV in the middle of my tiny living room (if you feel silly at first, this too will pass…trust me)…well, until about ten minutes into it, when I suddenly thought “wow, I was looking forward to this?” Ha ha… I wasn’t overweight (155 at 5’10 – happy at the 145lb mark), but lost 2 inches everywhere just within the first two weeks and I feel great! I haven’t weighed myself since, because I feel with all the toning, the scale might be deceiving; I’m just relying on what I see and how clothes began to fit me better again.

Moral of the story, push through! There are days I seriously do not know how I’m going to even start moving as my body is telling me to just take a rest day when I get home from work…but don’t. Really, it’s just your mind trying to fool you into the “I’ve worked hard – it’s okay to sit on the couch” state. You can do it – I promise.

Side note: I do workout barefoot and yes, my ankles did bother me at first, but they’re fine now. I only started not to wear shoes for these workouts, because I felt really claustrophobic in socks and shoes. I don’t usually pour sweat when I workout, so I was surprised how hot I was getting just minutes into the workout. Not having shoes on helps me stay a bit cooler and I feel like it strengthens my core muscles more effectively as it is more difficult to do balance exercises. Keep up the good work!!! And Robert, this is a great website – very nice job.

before i started i could barely even do a girly pushup and jumping jacks. not my strong suit either.. i modified the exercises a slight bit the first round thru of insanity to build up strength since the workout is hard on the knees. today i can do pushups jumping jacks etc with no problem whatsoever. my knee/back/joint pain is nonexsistant as it was something i had to take pain relievers for on a regular basis.

ive lost about 60 lbs in 4 months and about 7 inches off my waist and about 6 off my hips.. 4 inches off both thighs and 2 inches off of each arm.

i did have prior (unsuccessful) experience with turbo jam, p90, tae bo, pretty much you name it.

that being said i saw quick results with shaun ts insanity and im a life long fan