By Elke Zabinski
Insanity on PMS
The true test of INSANITY for me is when PMS takes over and what can I actually complete of this workout. To be honest with you, to say I woke up on the wrong side of the bed does not compare. My emotions in the morning were raging and I know what is right for me but the devil on my shoulder always gets the best of me. So, after having close to a nervous breakdown, my colleague Juli manages to calm me and focuses my frustrations on writing. How she does it I have no clue but she is a God send and I manage to write double the reviews she requested because she didn’t force me to but ASKED me to. It takes a great mentor to know how to word things just right.
INSANITY on PMS, I consider myself tough woman. But PMS is a real drag, I pressed play and this was the first time while doing the workout that I couldn’t wait for it to be over. My doctor explained this to me a while ago. And since I had never heard about this I feel the need to share. The female body before it menstruates will assume that it is pregnant and will try to protect the embryo as much as possible, there fore we have a lack of energy or don’t want to get out of bed at all in order to protect the embryo (weather or not or are pregnant). It’s a totally natural process that has zero to do with our present schedules.
Even if you know exercise is the best thing for you it’s a challenge just to do it. But I have to admit I did feel better after doing Pure Cardio. By no means could I keep up with all the movements but I don’t feel bad. This is where Shaun T’s brilliance comes in he says” I am not here to hurt you I am only here to make you better”. Pearls of wisdom if I do say. I push it when I can but I will not sacrifice form over speed. But this workout is like a drug. I wake up and look forward to doing it no matter how hard. Yes it’s hard and I grasp for breath on so many movements and the moves I have down I PUSH on through. But when I see myself in the mirror… cheekbones like blades of ice coming down my face, ab definition I have NEVER seen before (right now I have a 4-pack but I see it in the obliques as well, leg power so fierce I can self-defend myself because you can build up so much power in the legs) but the endorphin rush alone. I feel happy, I feel happy after the workout and I feel good enough that I want to spread the word. It’s not easy at all but the endorphin rush alone is worth it.
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I’m glad to know that working out is your remedy for PMS. I often find myself browsing http://www.female-workout.com for great workouts that I can do at home. Check it out too! 🙂
so glad u wrote this. now i’m gonna read it when my monthly friend comes along, cause I get the same way.
That must be tough being a lady and doing these workouts! Kudos to you for pushing through, it is hard enough as it is to get through this workout routine.
oh crap, been loving Insanity so far…lemme see how I feel in a week when my PMS kicks in…lol!
I totally agree. On week 4 of insanity and had PMS monday. It rocked my boat and the workout was HARD. two days later, I feel normal and happy again and had my energy back to take a good beating with Shawn T. Love this program. works fast and clears the debris from my head!
My husband and I decided that we are going to be in shape this August when we play in our annual beach volleyball tournament. Needless to say, we start insanity tomorrow. We reviewed the first fitness test and I had one question that I was hoping you might be able to answer for me. I noticed in the video that on power knees, the exercise was only done on the one side. I was surprised that nothing was mentioned about it and was wondering if the next time you do the fitness test, do you switch it up and if so how is it a fair assessment of improvement as typically we are stronger on one side than the other? Curious!