Insanity

[dotty001]

No not going bonkers , the fitness programme or others like it , I've just started it

But it's killed my game , can barely swing the club I'm so stiff , and my short game the feel has completely gone


But I want to get fit , do I need to pack golf in for a month while I complete the programme

 

[AmandaJR]

I recently completed it. First week I was sore and by about day 5 figured it was easier to list what didn't hurt (eyelids!). Played that day and long warm up on the range but didn't hit my driver. First tee and practice swing with that and it didn't come back out of the bag - only a practice round though. It does get easier - or at least your body adapts and you're less sore BUT I continued to need a thorough warm up before hitting the first tee.

I am now getting over insanity induced hamstring tendonopathy though which developed over the final 2 weeks - it's a very tough programme. If I could just get that healed I'd appreciate my enhanced fitness and strength. Without doubt it has enabled me to hit the ball further as it develops fast twitch muscle fibres and explosive power never mind core strength.

Stick at it and good luck.

 

[CMAC]

you'll be fine after 7 days

 

[dotty001]

Haha that's exactly my story stood on 1st tee , thought bloody hell ! Topped it about 20yrds , havnt done that in years!!

I had done day3 today , by the 17th I was nearly requiring oxygen , I can cope with the tiredness but the aches and pains are brutal


Oh and v press ups and moving press ups are killers!

 

[AmandaJR]

PS. You say "you want to get fit" and I feel Insanity is for those who are fit and want to get fitter. It's very demanding and not something I'd recommend to the unfit. If you really struggle then see if you can "find" a copy of Focus T25 which is another Shaun T programme but only lasts 25 minutes. As I'm recovering from injury I tried the first cardio session yesterday and it's way below the intensity of Insanity but pretty good all the same. Like Insanity there are 2 phases Alpha and Beta - the former being an easier foundation programme.

 

[AmandaJR]

Haha that's exactly my story stood on 1st tee , thought bloody hell ! Topped it about 20yrds , havnt done that in years!!

I had done day3 today , by the 17th I was nearly requiring oxygen , I can cope with the tiredness but the aches and pains are brutal


Oh and v press ups and moving press ups are killers!

I love press ups so they suited me. I've been doing mega sets of those this past couple of weeks - 30to1 which is 465 in one session - that hurt too!

 

[DAVEYBOY]

He He welcome to my world... I weight train 4 days a week and my body never really feels recovered by the time Mondays chest session rolls around. Most of our comps are on Wednesday and by then I've trained Chest, legs and back on Mon/Tue. Try swinging with jelly legs :rofl:

It does hinder me but I want the best of both worlds...

 

[G_Mulligan]

could always try an Ice bath, they are horrible at first but quite relaxing after a few minutes and the cold water repairs the damaged muscles quicker. I just put a few cooler bricks in with the cold water. Also warm up and down properly especially the hamstring and achilles tendon.

 

[One Planer]

He He welcome to my world... I weight train 4 days a week and my body never really feels recovered by the time Mondays chest session rolls around. Most of our comps are on Wednesday and by then I've trained Chest, legs and back on Mon/Tue. Try swinging with jelly legs :rofl:

It does hinder me but I want the best of both worlds...

Eat more! Especially protein and complex carbohydrate :thup:

 

[DAVEYBOY]

Eat more! Especially protein and complex carbohydrate :thup:

Believe me I do :thup:

Chicken and rice twice a day

3X protein shakes per day 25G protein per shake

Total Greek yogurt - 17G protein per pot

Plus what ever else I can get my hands on protein wise...

If you push hard enough there is no way of stopping the muscular pain and soreness. There is a certain supplement that can help and will make you twice as strong and big but I value my future health

 

[One Planer]

Believe me I do :thup:

Chicken and rice twice a day

3X protein shakes per day 25G protein per shake

Total Greek yogurt - 17G protein per pot

Plus what ever else I can get my hands on protein wise...

If you push hard enough there is no way of stopping the muscular pain and soreness. There is a certain supplement that can help and will make you twice as strong and big but I value my future health

I've just sent you a PM :thup:

RE: soreness.

If you've been training for a period of time, and you're still getting excess soreness post exercise, your likely problem is with diet.

 

[davidy233]

Scary

 

[DAVEYBOY]

I've just sent you a PM :thup:

RE: soreness.

If you've been training for a period of time, and you're still getting excess soreness post exercise, your likely problem is with diet.

Replied Gaz but in fairness it would be impossible to push a muscle to failure and tear its fibres then expect no soreness.

 

[DAVEYBOY]

Oh and Gaz I don't want to come across as someone who won't listen to advice regarding my diet do please if there is anything you can suggest with the sample day I have sent you then please PM me :thup:

 

[One Planer]

Replied Gaz but in fairness it would be impossible to push a muscle to failure and tear its fibres then expect no soreness.

Hmm. I would agree, however there is a difference between DOMs (Delayed onset muscle soreness) and muscles so sore you can't move without pain. There's where correct diet helps.

Oh and Gaz I don't want to come across as someone who won't listen to advice regarding my diet do please if there is anything you can suggest with the sample day I have sent you then please PM me :thup:

Sure thing pal :thup:

 

[AmandaJR]

Oh and Gaz I don't want to come across as someone who won't listen to advice regarding my diet do please if there is anything you can suggest with the sample day I have sent you then please PM me :thup:

Check out myfitnesspal where you can set your own macro goals and try to keep protein/carbs/fat at levels you desire. I really upped my protein during Insanity and have continued to eat at higher levels as it seems to suit me.

 

[DAVEYBOY]

Hmm. I would agree, however there is a difference between DOMs (Delayed onset muscle soreness) and muscles so sore you can't move without pain.

Yes maybe I cam across wrong but I can tell your experienced in bodybuilding and diet so you must know of the aches and soreness I speak of the day after and even worse still 48 hours after leg day.

After 3 or 4 holes it wears off I suppose but with no warm up its not the best feeling.

Penguin walk :rofl:

 

[CMAC]

Gareth and Daveyboy- you get the concept behind PM's right









/as you both work out I'll retreat very quickly while tugging my forelock :temper: :lol:

 

[Khamelion]

When you exercise, if it hurts, you're doing it wrong.

Muscle soreness after strenuous exercise is normal, training again on top of the soreness is not a good idea, wait until the soreness has gone or train a different muscle area.

And, as has been mentioned above make sure you are eating the correct amount of protein, carbs and fat for you body weight and desired goal.

 

[dotty001]

When you exercise, if it hurts, you're doing it wrong.

Muscle soreness after strenuous exercise is normal, training again on top of the soreness is not a good idea, wait until the soreness has gone or train a different muscle area.

And, as has been mentioned above make sure you are eating the correct amount of protein, carbs and fat for you body weight and desired goal.

Try telly Shaun t that bro :mmm: