September 27th, 2011
Insanity Workout Week 3 – p90x Reviews
There is an insane workout circulating a lot of buzz on the Internet from p90x. Reviews of the max interval-training program by fitness trainer Shaun T. rate this workout regimen as one of the hardest yet beneficial of its kind. The Insanity Workout Review takes place over 60 days and includes intense interval training exercises. Workouts are done six days a week along with ten DVDs full of instructional training.
Here’s what to expect from week 3 of the intense fitness journey. Before jumping back into exercising, another fitness test is taken at the beginning of the week. The test includes how many low plank obliques, push-up jacks, suicide jumps, globe jumps, power jumps, power knees, power jacks, and switch kicks can be accomplished at a time. The results are compared to results from week 1. The difference from week 1 to week 3 is noticeable and a great confidence booster.
Basically, the workouts are the same as week 1 and 2, only they are changed up a bit to keep the workout from getting routine. By this point, it’s much easier to jump right into the DVD’s and follow them along. Each session lasts for about 40 minutes a piece with some short water breaks in between sets. This is also the week when some people begin to experience a workout burnout. It’s important to keep going to ensure higher endurance levels and an increase in strength and physique are achieved.
Week 3 includes Cardio Power and Resistance, Pure Cardio, Cardio Abs, Plyometric Cardio Circuit, and Cardio and Recovery. A lot of focus is put on doing strength resistance training as well as some intense cardio. This includes an emphasis on arm, leg, and back work. Week 3 is when the soreness starts to creep back in. This program is high resistance so it puts a lot of strain on joints.
Week 3 is also when mental and physical exhaustion kicks in. If the nutritional guide wasn’t being followed during weeks 1 and 2, it’s really needed during week 3. The workouts are very strenuous so enough calories and water need to be taken in. It’s also important to get quality sleep – it’s needed to get through the week.
Week 3 brings in a bag of mixed results. Some have reported the results they saw begin to dwindle compared to weeks 1 and 2. Though some reported staggered results on what they saw, many reported feeling the results they couldn’t see. Their endurance levels went up and they were confident enough to take on week 4. Others reported that they had gained weight but it was in the form of muscle. Weight continued to be lost by others following the program.