Free Insanity Workout Exercises
Although you will have to purchase the program to get the full effect of the Insanity workouts, here are some base moves used by Shaun T on the Insanity videos. This should give you an idea of what to expect and what every exercise is based upon:
Jumps - These are exactly what you think - jumping. There are two keys to this exercise. First, get airborne with each jump. Second, is to land softly. The soft landing is there to prevent injury, but also makes you focus and use more of your muscles.
Squats - Squat down and come back up. When done repeatedly, even without added weight, this exercise can be exhausting after a period of time.
Planks - Holding your butt down and back straight, get in a push-up position with your hands slightly extended past your shoulders. Hold the position for 30 seconds at a time.
C-Sit - While sitting on the floor, place your legs in a V shape into the air. The only thing touching the floor should be your butt and your hands, which help balance. This is a major core exercise, and leads to many other exercises.
Now that you have seen the base moves, here are some of the more intense versions that Shaun T will throw your way:
Switch Kicks - Bounce off one foot and kick out with the opposite leg. Use your arms for balance. Find a rhythm and stick with it.
Stance Jacks - Much like jumping jacks, except that you touch the ground instead. Although it sounds a little awkward, it is not very difficult once you see it performed.
Frog Jumps - From a standing squat, jump forward and then backward. Again, not difficult, but definitely exhausting.
Twists - From a C-Sit position hold your arms out in front of you and twist side to side.
High Plank Alternate Knees- In Plank position bring your knee to your chest, alternate sides.
Power Squats - A normal squat with a slight jump added when reaching the top of your squat.
Mountain Climbers - In standing position, reach to the sky and bring your knee to a 90 degree angle. Alternate knees. Make sure to reach as high as possible. (Insanity uses the standing version of the mountain climber and not the floor version.)
These are just a few of the moves that you will see within the Insanity workouts. It is important to remember two things when doing these exercises: Give it your all, and form is more important than repetition. These two items will ensure your workouts will be the most beneficial and give you the results you are looking for.
