Insanity-Cardio Power

Its time to explain day 3 of the Insanity workout program and it continues to live up to its name.  If you’re wondering the picture you see to the right is me sweating my butt off at a workout with Shaun T himself.  Before you start make sure you have the recovery drink in hand as it helps give you energy throughout the whole workout.  So on average the first month of workouts consist of around 40 minutes and Cardio Power is just short of that at 39 min and 18 seconds.  In that time period I think I counted seven 30 second breaks.  I am starting to notice that the warm up is pretty similar to the rest of the first set of DVDs.  The warm up consists of Jogging, Power Jacks, Log Jumps, Heisman 123, Butt Kicks, High Knees, and Vertical Jumps.  If you would like a better explanation of any of the above check out my Plyometric Cardio Circuit post.  These moves are 30 seconds each and are repeated in 3 rounds.  Oh and no breaks in between but if you have done Kenpo X then you have had some practice.

15 Second Break!

After your long break Shaun T starts out his stretching routine which I personally love.  Not because of the long 6 min and 40 second break but because when doing Insanity you need a good leg stretch.  The warm up reminds me of Yoga X because of similarities in moves.  If you are going to do this workout I suggest you go hard for the 10 minutes of warm ups because of the long stretch right after.  Plenty of time to recoup and get your air back. If you really want to know how hard your heart is pumping or at what level you are at then look into a heart rate monitor.  I suggest this Timex monitor as I got it for my 31st birthday, it works really well and it is priced reasonable.
Timex Ironman T5F001 Unisex 100-Lap Target Trainer Heart Rate Monitor Watch

So at this point the real fun begins with a similar set up as the warm up but with different exercises.  After doing the workouts for a month it seems a little repetitive but very effective and that’s the point.  So the 3 rounds consist of Power Jumps, Belt Kicks, Hit the Floor’s, and V-push ups.  The most difficult is the Power Jump because it’s pretty much a jumping squat for 30 seconds straight.  I still can’t finish without a 2 second break.  You fortunately get 30 second breaks in between but the last round Shaun T decides to add Tricep Dips and Leg Dips.  I can’t finish either one and I am in great shape.  Get ready for water because your 30 seconds is counting and Tricep Ball Push Ups are next.  They are kind of hard to explain but its a push up but your in a ball.  Maybe it would be a good time to purchase Insanity and we can do this together.  The opportunity to lose some serious weight in 60 days is amazing and if you want to get rid of any waist line then no time is better.  With a combination of Insanity and Shakeology you are guaranteed to lose 20 plus pounds in 60 days. 

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The last set of exercises consist of Hurdle Jumps, Globe Jumps, Moving push ups, and Floor sprints. I thought I would lose all my muscle I gained from P90x but there are a lot of moves that build and tone every part of your body.  If you are a runner then you need Insanity!  The endurance and strength you get is amazing.  I just got back from a cool resort in Mexicoand didn’t bring my DVDs with me and decided to run in 90 degree weather and holy crap I actually didn’t struggle.  I ran 4 miles every other day with ease and I hate running long distance.  After your 3 rounds Shaun T gives you a 30 second break and as you think FINALLY I’m done!  NO WAY!  There is one minute on the clock for what he calls 8 hop squats/8 push ups.  I literally am dripping sweat at this point and can barely breath but remember those push ups will keep your upper body tight.  With 3 minutes left of stretching, I just fall to the ground, lay down and thank myself for sticking with it.  The opportunity is in you’re hands and if you have read this far then I think it’s time that you try it, so click on the link below and give me 60 days!