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Looking for advice on what to do in between. I will be starting Insanity Oct 2nd (its my birthday present to myself) but I will finish P90X on Sept 19th. What is the best way to spend the 2 weeks in between? Should i do another 2 weeks P90X (week 10&11) or just blend some cardio (kenpo, core, plyo) to get me there? Should there be any real down (off) days?

Dave

I am in the same situation. I just finished a p90x/Insanity hybrid and am now taking a 'month off' before I start up p90x2.

Nothing wrong with letting your body recover a little Go do some other activities that you enjoy such as running, hiking, cycling etc. You also can throw in some workout discs here and there as you like, but I do not feel it is necessary to continue on for 6 days a week with p90x prior to moving on to Insanity.

For instance, this week I have taken 2 days off, done 2 p90x workouts, an Insanity workout, went for a 5 mile run and just hiked 4 miles this afternoon. I'd still stay active and keep eating right, but not totally necessary to crank out 6 workouts a week p90x style.

Hope that makes sense. Keep Bringing It!

Jason

p.s. I will send you a buddy invite as well.

I would suggest doing a recovery week and then doing more of the cardio focused routines from P90X. Insanity is definitely a step up in intensity, but if you can prepare yourself a bit with Cardio X, Kenpo, Plyo, Core Syn. I think that would be a good route to go to prepare yourself.

Tom

okay so the upate is, i have officially completed P90X. |Tuesday I felt guilty as hell cause i took it completely off(even though this was my rest day anyway i usually went to the gym for some cardio equipment work). This time i did nothing and hated it. Yesterday i did Cardio X and ran for 40 minutes. Felt better for working out and the routines were better. Today i decided Plyo and ab ripper...just things to keep me going til i start Insanity on Oct 2nd.

Still undecided about shoes, Cross trainers or volleyball shoes for insanity???. This weekend i am going to the smart shoe store in town and get their opinion. I dont really trust the knowledge that the big box stores and the kids that work there have.

I know this thread is still being read so i will update the journey. I ahve completed Phase 1 of INSANITY. Mostly good days but afew with lower than normal motivation. What has workied is i became part of a group on the message boards, a challenge group and write a blog on occasion. What that has done is created accountability. Before with P90X, it was just me and my dedication. Now with the groups, it is about being part of something and encouraging each other. I strongly recommend joing a message board, a challenge group, write a blog and make buddies. It will work wonders in helping you complete what ever program you choose to do

Message board i am on is
http://www.teambeachbody.com/connect/message-boards/-/message_boards/message/223831358
Starting INsanity in November? We will keep you motivated. Coach Tom Abner. Great group of people who post regualr.

This is just where i found i home. I know the coaches that responded to this thread are great to anc can help out anyone with their programs. Connect with one of them and BRING IT!!!

Hendu (or Daveatsuperior)