insanity/p90x and strength training for girls?

[nicole_]

okay this is gunna be so random coming for me, but anyway, ive been really getting into working out but i dont feel like im doing enough. i've lost 17lb in roughly 3 months and lost 5 inch's round my body in the last month alone.
would post my transformation pics, but there's too many pervs :homme:

I've been looking into insanity/p90x and the results look pretty impressive, was just wondering if anyone had any experiences/opinions on these kind of workouts?? I guess most people on here want to be big, but thought it was worth an ask :)

Also wondering wether it'd be worth me just doing a bit of strength training with the cardio i do already, will this compliment all the cardio for the results i want, or am i going to end up looking like a butch lesbian?
Would probably like to tone up my triceps more than anything, my biceps are actually not bad under all my fat :A:
Got the weights at home, but i dont even know where to start, anyone suggest any simple-ish exercises for me and how many reps/sets i should be doing?

[Tontsy]

i got to


would post my transformation pics, but there's too many pervs :homme:


and deided i would not read any more... dont help us, we dont help you.

[Prickle]

Pic, lower bum etc pics!

[McGuire86]

okay this is gunna be so random coming for me, but anyway, ive been really getting into working out but i dont feel like im doing enough. i've lost 17lb in roughly 3 months and lost 5 inch's round my body in the last month alone.
would post my transformation pics, but there's too many pervs :homme:

I've been looking into insanity/p90x and the results look pretty impressive, was just wondering if anyone had any experiences/opinions on these kind of workouts?? I guess most people on here want to be big, but thought it was worth an ask :)

Also wondering wether it'd be worth me just doing a bit of strength training with the cardio i do already, will this compliment all the cardio for the results i want, or am i going to end up looking like a butch lesbian?
Would probably like to tone up my triceps more than anything, my biceps are actually not bad under all my fat :A:
Got the weights at home, but i dont even know where to start, anyone suggest any simple-ish exercises for me and how many reps/sets i should be doing?

http://www.bodybuilding.com/guides/female-20to39-fat-loss/intro

[nicole_]

http://www.bodybuilding.com/guides/female-20to39-fat-loss/intro

thanks :D thats the exact type of thing i was looking for, will just have to tailor it to suit me at home :)
looking at this im guessing i shouldnt be doing cardio and weight training on the same day? is there any reason for it or is it fine, i if i have the energy ofc lol

[TomT]

I would also like to see transformation pictures.

You can pm them to me if you like xoxo

[Viper]

okay this is gunna be so random coming for me, but anyway, ive been really getting into working out but i dont feel like im doing enough. i've lost 17lb in roughly 3 months and lost 5 inch's round my body in the last month alone.
would post my transformation pics, but there's too many pervs :homme:

I've been looking into insanity/p90x and the results look pretty impressive, was just wondering if anyone had any experiences/opinions on these kind of workouts?? I guess most people on here want to be big, but thought it was worth an ask :)

Also wondering wether it'd be worth me just doing a bit of strength training with the cardio i do already, will this compliment all the cardio for the results i want, or am i going to end up looking like a butch lesbian?
Would probably like to tone up my triceps more than anything, my biceps are actually not bad under all my fat :A:
Got the weights at home, but i dont even know where to start, anyone suggest any simple-ish exercises for me and how many reps/sets i should be doing?

Oh dear Nicole...

[nicole_]

Oh dear Nicole...

inches* :homme:

[Dizzy]

Look for Jamie Easons Live fit trainer on Bodybuilding.com. I know a few girls who have had good success with it.

Personally when I train girls or In fact anyone who is a beginner to strength training, I give them 6 months of Mark Rippetoes 'starting strength' programme before even thinking about any assistance/isolation work. Something to bear in mind.

[nicole_]

well i'm 7 weeks into insanity, have 2 to go and i'm massively impressed with the results. I haven't even done it religiously everyday, or stuck to the diet but i'm really happy with what it's done for my body:)

so if anyone on here's considered it, i highly recommend it for losing body fat and getting fitter.
I haven't really lost any numbers on the scale but looking at before and during pics and how i feel i look, i'm pretty impressed with the difference in such a short space of time :D

[Jay_]

My housemate is doing insanity and loves it. I just don't think I'm brave enough to commit to it! :homme:

[Viper]

I don't believe it worked. We need progress photos. Go go go!

[nicole_]

I don't believe it worked. We need progress photos. Go go go!

i would if there wasn't people like you on here :panic:


Jay it's awesome :) i dont even do it everyday like you're meant to but it still seems make a difference. month 2 is killer though, its like a whole hour of hell :(

[Viper]

i would if there wasn't people like you on here :panic:


There's no need to be racist :(

[matt_vtr_15a]

Insanity is a good programme! I got a free programme off my mate as they accidently delivered him 2..

Kept it for about a year, did the programme and saw great results then sold it on ebay for £90 winner!!

[Viper]

£90?! What is this thing? I assumed it was a generic diet and training/workout plan. I musts be wrong.

[nicole_]

£90?! What is this thing? I assumed it was a generic diet and training/workout plan. I musts be wrong.

its not a bit of yoga/aerobics if thats what you mean lol, its seriously hard work but yeh essentially its just a workout programme you follow.
think its £99 on amazon and p90x is £110!
i got mine for £30 from china or something though, and as said they sell on ebay for £70+ so i'm happy :A:
i have online links if you'd like a go at one viper? :p

[0rang3peel]

you can download these from the usual sources for free ;) I downloaded p90x for a mate at work.

[nicole_]

finished it today :D nobody probably cares but im proud :A:
took me 3 months instead of 9 weeks with all my days off

my fit test results are AMAZING from what i was managing at the start, i feel so fit and healthy :D

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f246/lilnic14/insanityfittest.jpg

http://vimeo.com/44997921 Theres a link to the fit test if anyone wants a go themselves to see if they can do better ;)

[Leooo]

Good work keep it up :y:

[Viper]

its not a bit of yoga/aerobics if thats what you mean lol, its seriously hard work but yeh essentially its just a workout programme you follow.
think its £99 on amazon and p90x is £110!
i got mine for £30 from china or something though, and as said they sell on ebay for £70+ so i'm happy :A:
i have online links if you'd like a go at one viper? :p

you can download these from the usual sources for free ;) I downloaded p90x for a mate at work.

As if you paid money for a training program :panic:

I still think you should have done a progress thread in the photos section...

[nicole_]

As if you paid money for a training program :panic:

I still think you should have done a progress thread in the photos section...

I'm happy i paid tbh, i like having them on discs and they weren't that expensive. less than a gym membership :homme:

ill give you one progress shot, just to prove it does actually work lol.
this is 5 months though, not just the 3 months of insanity but you get the idea :D its from running and lifting too. think theres a stone and 6-7%ish bf difference in these, the first pic makes me sick looking back and i wasnt even THAT big in reality :panic:

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f246/lilnic14/DECBEF0B-B745-4A4D-B9F4-39C4C97BFA3D-19846-000012D6AE01339C.jpg

[cyne]

http://i.imgur.com/vwY0P.jpg

[DusheR]

Massive difference, you should be proud. Get some heavy squats done though :y:

[Dizzy]

Impressive, Now get on starting strength or defranco's Westside for skinny bastards programme ;) x

[nicole_]

Thanks guys :)

Impressive, Now get on starting strength or defranco's Westside for skinny bastards programme ;) x

I did start doing SS but I felt like the bar got too heavy to clean off the floor for my squats and I don't like front ones much so I stopped :sad:
What I'd do for a squat rack :( lol

[Viper]

I'll have the one on the right.

[stevie_m]

Good for you Nicole, I think my wife may try this as she has spoken about it before.

[JamesR]

^ Great results Nicole, well done :clapping:

[McGuire86]

Thanks guys :)



I did start doing SS but I felt like the bar got too heavy to clean off the floor for my squats and I don't like front ones much so I stopped :sad:
What I'd do for a squat rack :( lol

http://www.powerhouse-fitness.co.uk/bodymax-cf315-adjustable-squat-and-dip-rack.php

I have this rack, can hold 250 kg + easily. There are cheaper options available aswell.

If you don't have access to a rack then you can just do dumbbell squats to increase the weight :y:

[Brettles1986]

Just acquired this today, going to be posting in here more I can see when I get going

[Viper]

Just acquired this today, going to be posting in here more I can see when I get going

Do we get to see photos of your arse too?

[Brettles1986]

Got a widescreen monitor?

[nicole_]

Just acquired this today, going to be posting in here more I can see when I get going

Yay an insanity buddy :) its hard work but so worth it, especially month two :)

Post your fit test results pleasee, I want someone to compare to :D lol

[Rhysupply]

I have the insanity and it's brutal! It's very hard to keep doing in 6 days a week with a full time Job but the changes in your body are amazing of you stick to it within a good diet, p90 is more weights than cardio.

[TomT]

Prefer the first pic but whatever.

Congratulations

[Dizzy]

Thanks guys :)



I did start doing SS but I felt like the bar got too heavy to clean off the floor for my squats and I don't like front ones much so I stopped :sad:
What I'd do for a squat rack :( lol
Front ones get easier with time, hold the bar with crossed arms if bending your wrists back hurts, its how i do them!

Also looking at your rear shot, youre severley lacking posterior chain work. You need to start really adding in some strength and volume work using deadlifts, single leg straight deadlifts, romainian deadlifts, glute bridges and good mornings!

[Brettles1986]

Yay an insanity buddy :) its hard work but so worth it, especially month two :)

Post your fit test results pleasee, I want someone to compare to :D lol

someone to embarrass you mean :p

I hope I'm not too out of shape as I play 5-a-side football twice a week.

Will get cracking on it tonight.

The problem I will have though is the fact that I play footy on a Tuesday and Wednesday so can't see me doing any of the routines on those days.

[smiith]

Your bum looks better in the before. Need junk in dat trunk

[smiith]

Just acquired this today, going to be posting in here more I can see when I get going

Im now downloading P90x, race you to hulk status?

[Brettles1986]

Im now downloading P90x, race you to hulk status?

You're more likely to be starting at an advantage, I've got a belly and a half.

[smiith]

You have seen my food threads.. I eat a fry up, daily.. and 4-6 meals a day.. Plus drink every weekend lol!

Although, im not exactly fat

[Viper]

You have seen my food threads.. I eat a fry up, daily.. and 4-6 meals a day.. Plus drink every weekend lol!

Although, im not exactly fat

You are a cunt though.

Send me the plan when you've downloaded it?

[nicole_]

I have the insanity and it's brutal! It's very hard to keep doing in 6 days a week with a full time Job but the changes in your body are amazing of you stick to it within a good diet, p90 is more weights than cardio.

i heard p90x was more boring than insanity, and i do weights afterwards anyway so i wasnt that fussed by it, might give it a try now im done with this and dont know what to do next :( lol
i do ab ripper X from it once a week as i prefer it to insanity's cardio abs though. does wonders for me :D

Front ones get easier with time, hold the bar with crossed arms if bending your wrists back hurts, its how i do them!

Also looking at your rear shot, youre severley lacking posterior chain work. You need to start really adding in some strength and volume work using deadlifts, single leg straight deadlifts, romainian deadlifts, glute bridges and good mornings!

yeh, i still have a lot of bodyfat so i do look slightly weak and pathetic atm lol,
trouble with insanity is it works your legs a hell of a lot, so after leg day i usually end up having at least two days off from it, can barely walk up the stairs let alone jump round the living room :p now i've stopped this i'll probably try harder again though.
i have really chubby thighs, and my quads are getting quite big, yet because of my fat on top, they look even chunkier :( really puts me off working them harder, i cant seem to shift any bf anymore

Your bum looks better in the before. Need junk in dat trunk

i have compression shorts on so you cant really tell what my arse looks like now, but i much prefer it :A:
where have you downloaded p90x from? :)


someone to embarrass you mean :p

I hope I'm not too out of shape as I play 5-a-side football twice a week.

Will get cracking on it tonight.

The problem I will have though is the fact that I play footy on a Tuesday and Wednesday so can't see me doing any of the routines on those days.

seriously, i thought i was fit before i started but it KILLED me, i was forever taking breaks. you'll probably still beat my fit test scores, i sucked so bad at the start lol
i still cant get through the month 2 workouts without a pre-workout supplement ha

[Viper]

i heard p90x was more boring than insanity, and i do weights afterwards anyway so i wasnt that fussed by it, might give it a try now im done with this and dont know what to do next :(

You should keep on with your workout to maintain your figure. Maybe not do it as often though.

Try cycling if you want to work on your legs.

[smiith]

You are a cunt though.

Send me the plan when you've downloaded it?

I am, which means i will get lucky and have an epic body after a month.. Hopefully.
I will tell you pretty much what you have to do, don't think i can send you 8gb worth of files though lol


i have compression shorts on so you cant really tell what my arse looks like now, but i much prefer it :A:
where have you downloaded p90x from? :)


Pirate bay.. 8.2Gb lol, says 5 hours to download, but its up and down between 5 and 15 hours.. So probably start on thursday or something

I'm probs going to go swimming during mine aswell, just want a routine i can do at home, cba with spending all my time at the gym, because i don't want to be "big", just fit.. If you get my gist

[Viper]

I'm sure we can find a way. You could do it through Dropbox.

[smiith]

I has no idea what drop box is..

[Viper]

Probably wouldn't work anyway.

Bring it on a USB stick next time you're in York. We could get naked and work out together as well.

[Brettles1986]

Probably wouldn't work anyway.

Bring it on a USB stick next time you're in York. We could get naked and work out together as well.

Smiffy and Bryn (Gavin and Stacey) moment right there. Choose between yourselves who is who

[Viper]

Smiffy and Bryn (Gavin and Stacey) moment right there. Choose between yourselves who is who

Hahaha so it is!!

I suppose I would be Smithy as I'm the fatter one.

[smiith]

Hahaha so it is!!

I suppose I would be Smithy as I'm the fatter one.

I was going to say, i'm not the chubs!

I will be in york every wednesday between 10:30 and 15:30 from the 24th onwards, to fix my criminal ways, it could happen..

[Viper]

You could put it through my letterbox I suppose.

What do you have to do in York?

[Brettles1986]

You could put it through my letterbox I suppose.

What do you have to do in York?

It has to be done via swift hand movements from the window of a black BMW with blanked out windows tbh.

[smiith]

Don't know yet, something to do with probation, but apparently york is the regions closest one to me.. 17p a mile will NOT cover my petrol. £17 for york and back.. Pushing it!