INSANITY

Hola, it has been a while since I blogged here. I have been a busy bee, traveling just a tad, doing birthdays and living life. I recently went to Arizona and enjoyed the sun, as well as some fresh lemons! Yes, I am still on these lemons. I went to the store today to grab some, and quite frankly was upset at the selection. The lemons at the store are so small! There truly is nothing like fresh fruit.

I recently made the decision to take on the Insanity challenge. I have been wanting to do it ever since I was doing the P90X program. After attempting to purchase this product through another avenue outside of Beach Body, I was burned and ended up filing a claim to receive my money back. I received it back, and went ahead and purchased it straight from the source. The video set came in this mammoth package that had me excited like it was Christmas.

The week I was scheduled to begin, I was suckered into going to Old Chicago (thanks Steve), and ate a bad caesar salad, which gave me food poisoning. I struggled with it all week, and it had me OUT. Food poisoning is the worst, I wouldn’t wish it on my most prized enemy.

Now that the food poisoning is gone, I decided to kick it in gear and begin the program. I took my before pics (no I will not post them now, I’m still shy), and measurements. Everything wasn’t as bad as I thought, though I still have a long way to go. I am very excited to see the progression during the program. After the measurements, I did the fit test along with my brother who is joining me on this journey. To me, the fit test was like a normal workout! I’m telling you I was drenched in sweat, and it was only 30 minutes! If this is the fit test, I know the workout is a BEAST. I am excited, and nervous. Some of the exercises I completely sucked at, and others I did great. Here is where I am as of day 1:

Switch Kicks (2 kicks 1 rep) – 30 <<<—SUCKED. The mofos on the tape started out at like 80!
Power Jacks – 27
Power Knees – 67
Power jumps – 10 <<—-Don’t judge me.
Globe Jumps – 5
Suicide jumps – 6
Push-up jacks – 10
Low Plank Oblique – 22

**UPDATE**  I did the fit test again today, 3/29/2010 as my first official calendar workout of Insanity.  New results:

Switch Kicks (2 kicks 1 rep) – 43
Power Jacks – 27
Power Knees – 71
Power jumps – 11
Globe Jumps – 8
Suicide jumps – 8
Push-up jacks – 14
Low Plank Oblique – 32

As you can see, the areas I suffered most were the with the jump exercises.  I am excited to see where I will end up throughout the program. Wish me luck folks!

Here is a little more about Insanity:   http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/insanity.do