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INSANITY FIT TEST REVIEW
INSANITY FIT TEST REVIEW
The INSANITY Workout is considered an extreme workout. It is not meant for beginners, or even for people at an intermediate stage. Shaun T himself advises people to consult with their doctors before attempting it, and states that the intense level of cardio, plyometrics and calisthenics will challenge even incredibly fit and athletic individuals. In order to help you determine if you are physically prepared to undertake the INSANITY Workout, the program comes with a Fit Test with which to gauge your suitability.
The Fit Test is simple. Shaun T leads you through a basic warm up, and then explains each of the eight exercises that you have to perform. You are given a minute in which to complete the maximum number of reps possible for each, and get to watch the two Test Group subjects Chris and Tonya also complete the Test.
The Fit Test serves two purposes. The first is to help you determine if you are ready to undertake INSANITY. If you have difficulty with the Warm Up, or are unable to complete the Fit Test, or find your results to be far behind those of Chris or Tonya, than you know that you’re not yet ready for INSANITY. Don’t get down on yourself-this workout program is meant to be challenging to the most physically fit of people. There are a number of other Beachbody programs you can try, and then when you have built up your conditioning, you can come back to INSANITY.
The second purpose is that the Fit Test will allow you to gauge your progress over the course of the workout. You must keep track of your results, and every two weeks Shaun T will have you take the exact same test again. This way you can see for yourself how your fitness level is improving, by tracking the gain in numbers over time.
The Warm Up
Never skip the warm up. First you do a 15 second jog, light and easy. Then you phase into 25 seconds of Jumping Jacks. Then the side to side jumps known as the Heisman, and without a break right into the 1-2-3 Heisman’s. After that, you go right into Butt Kicks, getting your heels up so that you’re almost kicking your own butt. From there you transition into High Knees, raising the knees high above the hip, and then into Mummy Kicks, kicking your feet out, arms waving back and forth. And with that, you’re done.
Now, take a close look at yourself. If that warm up clobbered you, then you might need to reassess your preparation levels. If you feel good, warmed up, if your breathing is fine, and you’re not panting, then you’re in good shape.
Stretching
Shaun T is a huge proponent of stretching. He does a mix between classic track and field stretching blended with some yoga moves. The stretch is brief, not nearly as long as you’ll be getting in the regular workouts, so make the most of it, get your breath back, because you’re going to need it.
Main Workout
For complete details of this portion of the workout, click HERE
hi. i just finished the fit test about an hour ago and i must say it was quite challenging. i found myself out of breath and trying to catch my breath many times during the exercises. i think i’m gonna do the fit test for 5-7 days and then actually start day 1 of insanity because i don’t think i will be able to keep up yet. it’s nice to see other people’s comments here.
Actually not a bad idea to repeat the fit test for a couple of days and then work into the actual program. I believe the only thing that saved me was the fact that I had been doing P90X for a few weeks prior to receiving my Insanity Program. Although I love P90X and will eventually go back to it, I need to and want to cut through this fat layer that is hiding my muscle building and unfortunately I’m not seeing inches lost either. I believe that the 2 programs together will serve me well going forward. I can alternate them and create an awesome body both inside and out.
I just finished my fit test and no doubt it’s a challenge and more so towards the end [last couple of exercises]. This morning I can feel it here and there which is good but last night just after completing it I was amazed at how much I could feel the mid section [core]. Can’t wait to see the end results. Actually can’t wait to see the results from week to week.
I was proud of my accomplishments!
I just finished the fit test and I’m so glad to see that I’m not the only one that found myself completely out of breath between the excercises.
I think I will do the same as Charmaine and repeat the fit test for a few more days so I can build up my stamina!
I have a feeling this is going to be one wild ride!!!
Guys let me tell you these are some hard core workouts. I’ve been through conditioning for soccer and not even that came close to how hard this was. I would definitely recommend doing what Charmaine suggested.
I was running 4 miles a day at a solid rate of speed and struggled mightly when I took the test. Instead of repeating the test I started day 1 and I’m about to finish my first week. The workouts are gruely but I stay focused on what I’ll look like after 60 days. I have a hard time making it through the complete workout without stopping but I make it. The best part, I took a picture of my gut before I started and will take a picture on day 61–I’ll post this picture to facebook.
AWESOME PROGRAM SHAUN!!