It has been a few months since I have worked out on a Saturday and I must say it did feel good.  I have been trying to limit my workouts to 5 days a week but obviously if I am doing Insanity I will have to workout out 6 days a week.  Day 6 of Shaun T’s Insanity is the plyometric cardio circuit.  I did this workout on Tuesday so I kind of knew what to expect and let me say this, knowing what was coming didn’t make it any easier.  So far, out of the Insanity workouts that I have completed, none of them are easy.  When Beachbody says this is extreme they mean it.  You do get a few 30 second breaks but that is about it.  Cardio, cardio and more cardio.

Lat night I did cheat a little bit on the nutrition plan.  We had mexican and I had to indulge in a jumbo margarita and a tecate after that.  Plus I ate a bunch of the chips.  This is only day that I squeezed in some junk so I am really not worried about it. I am pretty sure I burned most of it off today with plyometric cardio circuit.  Now today is a different story.  I might go have a few beers with my brother which usually means 12 so I just might have to squeeze something in tomorrow instead of resting.

I am not sure if I am going to keep posting daily about Insanity as the workouts do not change that much until the 5th week which is a recovery week and then they change again starting the 6th week.

Day 5 with Shaun T and Insanity is Pure Cardio and let me tell it should be called “You are never going to make it through this workout alive”.  (just kidding) This is probably the hardest cardio workout I have ever done.  Looking for a break during the workout?  So was I, there are no breaks.  If you can make it through this one then you are in really good shape. I had to stop a couple times.   Just imagine that you are completely worn out and at the end of your workout and now you have to do push up jacks.  Geez!  Those are hard enough when your not worn out. I love the challenge though and you will to.  Once again my legs were abused during this workout. I can’t imagine not being in decent shape prior to starting Insanity.  I don’t think I would be able to make it up the stairs very well. (lol)

I have also been eating really good these past 5 days.  I want to stress the importance of following the Insanity Nutrition Plan. If you keep eating a Big Mac every day you are not going to get your best results.  When I say nutrition plan people often here the word diet.  This is no diet by any means.  You eat 5 times a day but you are just making better choices now.  You are giving your body what it needs to fuel it.  So stick with the Nutrition plan and stick to your workouts and you will see some awesome results.

Day 4 with Shaun T’s Insanity is cardio recovery.  Don’t let the name fool you.  Recovery, yes.  Easy, no. I thought we might be taking it easy with this workout only to find out that my legs were going to be ran through the rinse cycle a few times.  Squats, and more squats and then hold it.  Well, I couldn’t hold it.  That was tough so now I know what I need to work on.  I thought that P90X Yoga X might have prepared me for this workout.  I guess it kind of did prepare me since I can’t even imagine how sore I would have been without the P90X workouts.  My calves and hamstrings are still a little sore and are getting even more sore just thinking about what tomorrow will bring.

If you are used to traditional weight lifting, jogging, swimming, biking or any other exercise then you will love Insanity if you are looking to mix things up. These will workouts will push you like never before.  You feel like you are right there with them working out which helps to push you even harder.  What’s nice about the Insanity workouts is you are doing things that you normally would not do.(Well at least I wouldn’t) You keep pushing yourself harder and harder and this leads to awesome results. I can already feel that my core is tighter and my legs feel like rubber so I know something is going on.  Now if I can just follow the nutrition plan to a tee I might be able to see my 6 pack at the end of this.  Or maybe I’ll just drink a 6 pack. LOL

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Day 3 with Shaun T and Insanity is Cardio Power and Resistance.  First off let me say this, Insanity doesn’t get any easier.  I have never done push ups while I am out of breath and let me tell you, being out of breath make them twice as hard.  I can drop down and probably give you 8- or 90 push ups but while doing Insanity they are really tough.  Tough in a good way.  People say to me, Jeff, why do you want to do that crazy insane workout? I say to them I love a challenge.  Why do people run marathons?  Who in there right mind would do an Ironman? We want to push ourselves.  See if there really are any limits.  You will never know if you don’t push yourself.

Insanity really makes me feel good.  My normal workouts usually do not consist of cardio that is this hard.  Even when I run it is only jogging and my heart rate doesn’t get as high. P90X plyometrics gets my heart going but not on the same level.  Insanity really gets it going.

Today I also did some extra ab exercises and did some bench pressing and curls.  I feel like I have to some weight training but I am not doing as many sets.  Just 1 set for now.  My girlfriend Christina is doing P90X and Insanity right now which is 2 tough workouts a day.  Not sure if it’s a good idea but she’s been a real trooper so far.  We will see how she feels after about the 3rd week.  I think that is when it is going to catch up with her.

P90X Cardio X

What to expect with P90X cardio X.  This work out is not just some aerobic class. When you train for strength gains it is important to keep your cardio work under control or you could experience strength loss.  With Cardio X you will keep your heart rate below its anaerobic threshold- the point where muscle fiber is broken down and strength gains are made.  You will sweat but it will be a comfortable sweat.  Your body will pumping oxygenated blood through your system, flushing out lactic acid and increasing your number of capillaries.

This work out is designed to be done with the P90X Doubles version or if you need an extra work out while doing the Classic version.  If you need a break from P90X plyometrics while doing the Classic version you can substitute Cardio X for it to give you a break from a more intense work out.

With Cardio X you will be doing some Yoga, Kenpo, some plyometrics and some core work.  If you are looking for a nice cardio work out then you have come to the right place.

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Cardio exercises can trim your waist.  Through cardio-vascular activities, you can easily burn fat and thus sculpt your body to a leaner and toner physique.  Many associate cardio or aerobic exercises with just endurance.  However, this is a great way to shed off extra fat since it burns calories well.  Regular cardio exercises can give you a well toned body as well as increase you endurance.

Running is one good way to burn that extra fat in your body.  It is an excellent alternative in that practically all muscle groups are working in unison in each stride.  Moreover, the tummy is naturally tucked when you run.  Unconsciously you tighten your abdomen to a degree that is still comfortable but targets the area.  The whole midsection is activated when you do this type of exercise.  Running can be done at different paces depending on the person but it is recommended that a moderate intensity level be maintained so that you will not over-stress your body.

Walking on the other hand is a low impact cardio-vascular exercise that can also help burn fat.  Being a natural movement, walking provides less strain on the body.  An important note though, you should be brisk walking and not walking leisurely.  This is a work out, not a stroll in the park.  Likewise, it is recommended to include uphill stretches in your route.  This will increase fat burning in your body.  To add resistance, you can strap on ankle weights or carry dumbbells as you walk.

Jumping rope is also a fabulous fat burning exercise that you can do.  In just a few minutes you can burn more calories compared to just walking.  This is also an ideal exercise since you can do this in your own home.  Just like running, it utilizes almost all of your muscles.  Likewise, the abdomen and the waists are contracted as you do this activity.  It is advisable to do this exercise on soft surface to lessen the strain of jumping on the body.

Finding the right exercise to trim your waist need not be troublesome.  There are so many types of equipment and machines out in the market that simply don’t give you the desired results.  Trimming off extra fat requires cardio-vascular exercises.  Alternate these fat-burning exercises to maximize your results.  Regardless whether you’re targeting your thighs, legs, arms or even your abdomen and waist, cardio exercises are truly your best choice.

Are you up for some extreme cardio?  Check out Shaun T’s extreme cardio workout Insanity.