Hi!
I have had Turbo Jam since the summer. I ordered it because I knew that I needed to step up my exercise plan. I have been walking for a number of years which has helped me maintain my weight loss, but I knew that I needed more to actually start to burn more fat. My body was saying, "Cheryl...is that all you want from me? Come on! Give me MORE!"
Anyway, I LOVE Turbo Jam mainly because I can reach the intensity now that helps me get in better shape AND rev up my metabolism. I think the biggest benefit that I have gotten from it is that the intensity has helped me to have more energy day-to-day. After doing the routines with Chalene and Co., housework and general running around stuff seems like a piece of cake. Before I had a lot less energy.
A couple days ago I raked leaves for FOUR HOURS with just a few short water breaks. I NEVER would have had that much energy before, and mind you I HAD been walking up to ten miles at a time.
I like to mix it up, though, and still do Leslie Sansone's 4-mile Super Challenge, Biggest Loser DVD with my man, Bob, Denise Austin, and various yoga tapes, too for variety. I am VERY big on variety because I have read and heard from many sources that we never should let the body get used to any one thing. That had been my problem with my walking. I just kept at it day after day and didn't add any new challenges to my body.
Oh, and I really like the way Chalene mixes in the weights and dumbbells. I never would have thought that small weights would help so much! Exercising WITH the weights really boosts the muscle! I was cleaning out the garage yesterday and found myself lugging lots of heavy boxes and bags and several car batteries in a box. I really can tell how the weight training is adding muscle.
Don't be too worried if you don't lose a lot of weight with Turbo Jam. The benefits that you get with the extra energy boost and the strengthening more than make up for it. Also remember that muscle weighs more than fat. I have found that I am more toned and tighter since I added Turbo Jam. Another thing...I am 55, and when I jam right along with those in the DVD that are A LOT younger than me, I really feel proud!
Good luck! Enjoy! Go TURBO JAM!!!!
Cheryl
I got Turbo Jam today!!
hehe) and it's been a life saver in the matters of exercising... It's so easy to stick with and fun to do. I only have the basic starter, I sooo want to get the rest of 'em!
on such an amazing transformation. Did you do TJ everyday? What was your work-out schedule like to get such great results?
