Insanity - Plyometric Cardio Circuit

Description

Day 2 of Insanity is called Plyometric Cardio Circuit, and it is a seriously intense 40-minute workout! The 10 1/2 minute warm-up consists of 7 movements that are done for 30 or 60 seconds each, and then you repeat that series after a 30-second water break, and then repeat it a third time after another short break. After the pulse-pounding warm-up, you then move onto a 7-minute stretching routine that is a workout in its own right. There are lots of basic, effective stretches, and there are also some more advanced moves very similar to some popular Yoga poses. The interval training portion of the routine takes up the rest of the workout time, minus a 3-minute cool down stretch at the end. The first round is a set of 4 exercises, each done for 30 seconds, and with names like Suicide Drills and Power Squats, it’s not hard to imagine the intensity. Also, just as with the warm-up, you do each exercise consecutively, then repeat that entire sequence for a total of 3 rounds, each faster and more intense than the previous round. The next round is probably the most challenging because the movements are hard, and once again, each set is repeated 3 times with increasing intensity. There is a final series that is almost a “cardio cool down” where you do just 2 movements for 30 seconds each, then take a 30-second water break before moving on to the final cool down stretches. All in all, the Plyometric Cardio Circuit workout is very challenging, yet mercifully brief. The 40 minutes goes by in a flash, and you are left with nothing but a thoroughly exercised body, a wet shirt, and a serious feeling of accomplishment!