I think it’s safe to say the majority of people have heard of the Insanity workout thanks to the popular DVD program that hit America by storm a few years ago.  Luckily for those folks who enjoy working out with a group of people, rather than by themselves at home, Insanity Live was formed and became available in group exercise classes.   Insanity is one of the most challenging workouts I have offered in my fitness career, but in return, the most rewarding.

 

So, what is INSANITY?

It is a total-body conditioning program based on the principles of MAX Interval Training.  The  workout itself is based off blocks.   Each block consists of four moves, each move is performed for 30 seconds creating a 2 minute solid workout, followed by 30 seconds of rest.   Each block is repeated for a total of 3 times with the very last round followed by a 60 second power move.  To break it down it looks like this:

Block 1

• Move 1 – 30 seconds
• Move 2 – 30 seconds
• Move 3 – 30 seconds
• Move 4 – 30 seconds
• Rest – 30 seconds
• Repeat 2 times with the third round ending in a 60 second power move.

 

Insanity at 24 Hour Fitness – Omaha

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How intense is it, really?

With MAX interval training workouts, intensity is critical and every interval must be performed with 100% effort.

Now, this is where I throw in my disclaimer.

100% effort.  This is 100% YOUR workout, so when I say 100% effort, it is YOURS to define.   It is not defined by the person standing next to you.  Not the instructor.  Not the person across the room from you.  You choose your level of exertion.  You choose your level of modification.

I give you the options, you choose the option that challenges you.

We are all at different levels of physical ability and fitness.   All I want to see is you working at YOUR 100%.  If I feel you aren’t going at your 100% I will move towards you and encourage you to keep pushing… 10 seconds left… now how many reps can you give me before that 5 seconds is up… ONE MORE REP!!!

 { Fist bump.  You did it. }

As long as you are working to your potential and pushing yourself just a little harder each time, then we are golden.  You are doing your job and I am doing mine.

 

Can I handle it… honestly?

The BIGGEST misconception is that you have to be super fit to take an Insanity class.  No, my friends.  You don’t have to be!   Insanity allows for beginners and athletes to workout together thanks to advanced moves and accompanying modifications.  No matter what level you choose, INSANITY is suitable for ALL fitness levels.  Like I mentioned before, the key is to work to your personal maximum capacity.   You will reap the same benefits as the person next to you no matter what level you choose.

100% is 100%   

Do what YOU can do and improve as you go.

 

 

Benefits of INSANITY:

• Calorie & fat burning up to 16-24 hours post workout (EPOC – which I will explain another day)
• Building lean, toned muscle
• Healthy, happy heart ❤
• Improved VO2 Max
• Rocking metabolism
• Results
• Endorphins – the good stuff
• New friends – because a bond is formed when anyone works out this hard together.

 

INSANITY is one of the top-selling fitness programs of all time. With nearly 2 million DVDs sold there has NEVER been a better time to get involved in INSANITY LIVE.

Join me:

Council Bluffs, IA YMCA

• Tuesday | 5:30 – 6:00am
• Tuesday | 4:45-5:15pm
• Thursday | 5:30-6:00am
• Thursday | 5:20-6:10pm

 

24 Hour Fitness – Cass Street – Omaha, NE

• Saturday | 8:15am-8:50am
  • followed by 30 minutes of Abs and Toning class (also instructed by me)

 

IWCC – Staff and Employees Only

• Wednesday – 4:45-5:35pm

Unable to Join My Classes?

Join me virtually!  I will help hold you accountable, give you motivation and provide the support you need!   Let’s chat about Insanity or Insanity Max:30.  (<- LIVE links)

 

Email: jordan.pirtle@yahoo.com

Facebook: Jordan Pirtle

 

Cheers!