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I do both weight lifting and insanity. I used to do a p90x dvd first and then an insanity dvd but then I became more fond of Shawn T's upper body weight training, which he recommends to do 2-3 times a week for those who like to do weights. I love how he still combines cardio into it like power jumps and ski abs so you never stop moving.

You might want to check with a "Coach" or one of the staff, on your Question of "is it okay to do weights with Insanity, I think we all need to listen to our own bodies and if we feel it is something we can incorporate, however for me: Yes I believe weight resistance training to be an important part of my routine - here is my schedule I set up for next week with Insanity per calendar - 6 mornings, and in the evenings I do my resistance with P90X

Sat - Chest/Back/Abs
Sun - stretch
Mon - Arms/Shoulders/Abs
Tues - Yoga - this is the same day as Cardio recovery for me, so these go together well
Wed - Core synergistics/Abs
Thu - Legs (this DVD also has pull ups for back but i dont do so many of those since i do them in chest/back DVD)

I like to only work each body part 1x per week (except Abs - Tony says 3x per week)
When I finish Insanity I might incorporate Kenpo, Cardio and Plyo from P90X in the mornings but now it is too much with Insanity every morning and i am kind of addicted to Insanity, so we will see how it plays out

Friday - Off

Hope that helps

Peace,
OCGurl
49 years young!
Insanity AM, P90X PM

Thanks everyone!

You could also do HIT weight training. It would be a full body workout of 8-12 exercises of 1 set each in perfect form for 8-12 reps. You must experience complete failure in that rep range. If not, add weight. Form is key!. Work muscles biggest to smallest and work as quickly through the routine as possible.


Example HIT workout:

Leg squat/press
leg curl
leg extensions
Pulldowns/Rows/Chinups (Back) Just one of those
Benchpress/Chest fly/pushups Just one one of those
Shoulder/military press
Bicep curl
Tricep Extensions
front raise or lateral raise (shoulders
Calf raise

Once or twice a week.

The above routine takes me about 12 minutes(I have a lot of gear so can move quickly from move to move)


I'd read up a little on it, but that's in in a nutshell. Dr Ellington Darden has a great book

I was wondering the same thing as you. Wondering if this was even possible. I decided to push my body to the limits and starting tomorrow i will be lifting and doing insanity as well as my physical education courses in college. I think with enough mental strength it can be done, but if your body feels too beaten up then you need to listen to it and lighten it up