Fitness Videos - Turbo Jam Chat and Support

I'm thinking that if I announce it here and now I won't back out.

It's official TJ and I have a long overdue date tomorrow morning!

I just finished doing Turbo Jam Learn and Burn for the first time.

I gotta say, the muscles in my legs are killing me- but I guess that is a good thing.

Also, I cannot seem to get one of the steps. I guess my coordination is not all the way there!

I'm just wondering if anyone who is currently working out with Turbo Jam has tried Beach Body's Slim in Six DVD's before? I have never done Turbo Jam...My mom got it and never really got into it and she said Turbo Jam was kinda complicated as far as moves go. Which I guess I could see if she was comparing it to Slim in Six (The moves are pretty straight laced and non-fancy).

Just thinking of trying Turbo Jam.

Is anyone here still doing this workout? I got turbo jam last week and I'm loving it! I only have the five workouts on the 2 disk set so far, but I just ordered fat blaster and I'm really excited for it. Cause honestly I despise Cardio Party 1. I don't like squats and I can't do many kicks in my small area, and there's a whole like ten minutes on just that, so it makes it hard to do it. So I'm looking forward to rotating the 20 minute, fat blaster, and ab jam for cardio. Well hopefully the fat blaster doesn't have too many kicks lol.

Anyway, yea. Anyone still here and what kinda results have you all gotten so far?

Hey I'm brand spanking new. I haven't even had time to update my profile but I have a question that needs answering first. I procured my Turbo Jam DVDs from a friend and I don't have the manual. How do I alternate the workouts? I bought Power 90 about 4 years ago and still love it. I know with that program you alternate sweat and sculpt every other day and take the 6th day off. I'm assuming it's similar? If someone could point me to the right direction I would appreciate it! Thanks!

Okay so I am on day 5 of my Turbo Jame workout. The Turbo Sculpt kills my knees. I found that when she does the pulse (sort of bounce in squat or lunge) that move is the knee pain maker. I did it tonight without pulsing and the knees feel SO much better! I'm alternating Power 90 one week and Turbo Jam another week. Tomorrow I'm Fat Blasting, taking Sunday off then back to Power 90. I've been doing Power 90 and the treadmill at home for about a month and half. I've lost 5 pounds on the scale BUT about 15 inches!!! Makes no sense to me but I'm hoping that the muscle is making the scale seem off and one day I'll weigh myself and it will reflect accurately.

Hiya everyone, im also just into Turbo Jam who wants to start a TJ Challenge for April :D

Just began TJ series (this morning - still hyper) and would like a challenge to get the winter off my butt... Let me know how you'd like to set it up - new member to forum and digi workout support crew! :hyper:

I would do a TJ challenge! Though I have no idea what that entails lol!

I am thinking of starting a Turbo Jam Accountabilty Challenge for April 2009;

The rules are easy we are all just going to do this for a period of 2 weeks

a)Starting 1 April to 14 April
b)Everyday we just list down any form of Turbo Jam exercise done!
c)The rules are simple, just do any form of TJ exercise be it just the 15 MINS TJ Burn or the 40 Mins Cardio Party 3 (just have to move everyday hehhehe)
d)The aim is to do some form of Turbo Jam exercise per day for the 2 weeks (some people like me do my cardio on Mon then alternate with weights on tuesday etc) But there is no pressure this is your own personal exercise routine,you modify to your needs and wants.
e)Challenge takers may take measurements for eg weight at start + measurement in inches(But this can be for our personal view as some people including me are shy still to tell everyone my weight hehehh) or we can share our weight or inches loss later heheheh
Thats about it :D
Feel free to add on!

Any Takers :D


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TURBO JAM CHALLENGE FOR APRIL 2009
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(We just update our entries with the TJ exercise we have done)

SC82 - great! Thanks for laying it out. Can I ask why we're only doing the challenge for 2 weeks though? I'm not sure if you have ever run into this problem, but I tend to gain weight in the first week of a new program but then lose considerably in the following weeks. Let me know if you'd be open to extending it for the full month.

Thanks again - very excited about this! (despite the fact that I did the lower body and fat blaster yesterday and can't move this morning) IT'S WORKING!

Im open to it being for 1 month but i have tried doing it for 2 weeks last time and managed to only do it for 12 days heheheh, what with spurts of no motivations and whatnot , but i am up for doing it for a full month period hehehhe. As sometimes i cannot do all the exercises on time, im going to have my period soon hehhe.

We can do it for 2 weeks then rest for ppl who want then continue until the rest of the month. So basically we can list down all the TJ exercise we will be doing everyday ; do if u want we can have a 30 day challenge :D.

I'm down for a challenge, and I think I understand how it works now haha. Hopefully I can stick with it, I have a hard time finding time on the weekends xP

Hiya everyone, concerning the TJ Challenge

SORRY EVERYONE, i have opted to not follow the challenge as im struck down with flu and its giving me asthma and on top of it i have my period, so i cannot follow the challenge as i wanted to do :D, But good luck to everyone who is following it

Can anyone tell me where I put the url for my weight loss ticker? I can't seem to find a spot for it.

Hay haay haay ladies! :carrot:
Did the Punch Kick Jam (45min) today and have been drinking loads of water and eating well.
K... found this one a little confusing (cause I'm not that coordinated) but am sure it'll get easier. But like all of em - great tunes and a great tao style stretch at the end. I'm up for 2 tomorrow if anyone wants to join me!
I'm really proud of you guys and I really hope we see some good results together. Will get my measurements up tomorrow, couldn't find the measuring tape thingy. (Might have lost it on purpose)
~~~~~~~~~~~~Lets go Lets go Lets go Lets go~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Huskymini

SORRY EVERYONE, i have opted to not follow the challenge as im struck down with flu and its giving me asthma and on top of it i have my period, so i cannot follow the challenge as i wanted to do , But good luck to everyone who is following it

SC82 - I'm sorry you're sick. Get better soon and maybe we can do another in May - bathing suit season right around the corner.

Bear and other T Jammers - If you'd like to continue the challenge I would love some company... I got that measuring tape yesterday and I had no idea I had poofed up as big as I am. I'll be doing the challenge till end of month, but would support any takers on the 14 day too!

Sorry I haven't posted in like, two days or so haha. I'm still trying to do the challenge though.

Anyway I've done 20 minutes both days cause I was extremely lazy. It's amazing I even got my act together to finish those lol!

And for today I'm just about to do Fat blaster, 20 minute and then if I feel like it, I will prolly do ab jam haha. At least the standing part.

was doing so well with my workouts till Saturday when I too came down with a cold. I hope to be feeling better tomorrow morning and getting back into the challenge. Friday April 3:Fatblaster & 3T. Felt fabulous for rest of day.

Keep it up Bear - How did you do over the weekend?

Hey all....I jsut found this thread....I freakin love TJ. Can I get in with you all?

Hey, I'll join in with the challenge. I did Ab Jam for the first time yesterday- LOVED it! I have not been able to do Turbo Sculpt all the way through yet. It hurts SO much! I want to move up to Cardio Party (currently I'm doing the 20 minute workout). I'd like to get a system going where it's: MWF- cardio and T Th- strength.

Love love LOVE TJ!!!!

Hiya everyone all is not lost hheheh, im feeling better now, just started TJ back yesterday,,,manage to do the 20 mins workouts yayness....hopefully i will do TJ later also :D

Im also keen to do the 1 month challenge for April :D. we can do this !!

Hiya, im back again;hehehe

Turbo Jam Challenge for April 2009
1-7 April (was sick+period pains)
8 -TJ 20 MINS Workout +50 Mins Treadmill
9 -TJ Cardio Party Mix 1 + 20 Mins Workout :D Yay
10- TJ Turbo Sculpt+TJ 20 Mins Workout :D
11 REST DAY (heheheh i know...but i was too tired+achy all over heh)
12- TJ Burn + TJ 20 MINS Workout :D
13REST DAY(Ladies nite out i know where has my motivation gone toooo)
TJ 2 WEEKS CHALLENGE 14 APRIL TO 27 APRIL
14 -TJ Burn + TJ Cardio Party Mix 1 :D
15-TJ 20 Mins Workout+ TJ Cardio Party Mix 1 :D
16-TJ 20 Mins Workout(was feeling tired) :D
17 -TJ Turbo Sculpt+ TJ 20 Mins Workout :D
18-TJ Cardio Party Mix 1 :D
19-TJ Cardio Party Mix 1 :D
20-TJ 20 Mins Workout :D
21-TJ 20 Mins Workout :D
22-TJ 20 Mins Workout :D
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Results end of challenge: pounds loss/inches lost

Hello everyone!
It's great to have more people taking on the challenge. I've been doing pretty good on the cardio party (just keeping it low impact for now). Am aiming for fatblaster and 3T today.
Has anyone discovered any tasty low fat calorie recipes? I'm starting to slip.
Huskymini

Hey, it's Britt here. I'm jumping in for the last four days. I've been doing TJ off and on for a while and I really love it. So here we go. Four Days of April Accountability Challenge!

TURBO JAM CHALLENGE FOR APRIL 2009
10 Turbo Abs & 20-Min :carrot: <That's the Carrot Jam>
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Reddalice-The more the merrier :D.

Huskymini- for lunch yesterday i just had tuna salad burritos....yummy +filling;

My body is aching from the past 3 days TJ sessions but i must be committed heheh , i aim to do the 20 mins workout later :D.

TURBO JAM CHALLENGE FOR APRIL 2009
10 Turbo Abs & 20-Min <That's the Carrot Jam>
11 20 Min TJ & Turbo Sculpt...
12 20 Min <doing a kind of rest day>
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Hi,
I just joined the blog, and would like to join your forum! I did the 10 day challenge before vacation, and it worked awesome. My summer clothes fit better than they did last summer!
Now I want to keep going, but need motivation. Hoping talking with you all will help!

Im starting a new 14 day challenge today want to follow :D.
Its from 14 April 2009 to 27 April 2009.....We can do it!!

Hey new to this website however I have been diong turbo jam since the end of feb. and Ive lost 20 lbs on the Kick Punch Jam (thats my favorite one) just recently I just tried Turbo Sculpt(yes I have the whole package an onli use one dvd) lol. and i looooved it. Im also starting the new workout by Charlene called Chalean extreme challenge and thats awesome too but intense hardcore workout!!

Im starting a new 14 day challenge today want to follow :D.
Its from 14 April 2009 to 27 April 2009.....We can do it!!

I would love to follow! Any idea what program you are going to do?

littleoneadt;

I have the earlier dvd, 5 dvd workouts, kick punch and jam, cardio party 4 but now im focusing on the 5 workouts, as im still making my body used to Turbo Jam steps hehheh,...

But the challenge is so simple + easy (hehehe hopefully to do)


The rules are easy we are all just going to do this for a period of 2 weeks

a)Starting 14 April to 27 April
b)Everyday we just list down any form of Turbo Jam exercise done!
c)The rules are simple, just do any form of TJ exercise be it just the 15 MINS TJ Burn or the 40 Mins Cardio Party 3 (just have to move everyday hehhehe)
d)The aim is to do some form of Turbo Jam exercise per day for the 2 weeks (some people like me do my cardio on Mon then alternate with weights on tuesday etc) But there is no pressure this is your own personal exercise routine,you modify to your needs and wants.
e)Challenge takers may take measurements for eg weight at start + measurement in inches(But this can be for our personal view as some people including me are shy still to tell everyone my weight hehehh) or we can share our weight or inches loss later heheheh
Thats about it
Feel free to add on!

Any Takers


TURBO JAM CHALLENGE FOR APRIL 2009
The 2 week challenge from 14 April 2009 to 27 April 2009
14- TJ Burn & TJ Cardio Party Mix 1 :D
15-TJ 20 Mins Workout + TJ Cardio Party Mix 1 :D
16-TJ 20 Mins Workout(was feeling tired) :D
17-TJ Turbo Sculpt + TJ 20 Mins Workout :D
18-TJ Cardio Party Mix 1 :D
19-TJ Cardio Party Mix 1 :D
20-TJ 20 Mins Workout :D
21-TJ 20 Mins Workout :D
22-TJ 20 Mins Workout :D
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(We just update our entries with the TJ exercise we have done)
Weight Loss at the end:
Inches Loss:

Did a TJ Sculpt beat down today. I was really distracted by some of the people in the back, I don't know why I am so scatterbrained today- but had an awesome burn!:carrot:

Ha ha...I know what you are saying about the people in the back. I didn't really watch anyone in the back until I could keep up with 20 minute workout. I have started TJ again today. I felt like I had accomplished something for sure today. I constructed an exercise area in my basement for myself so that I can concentrate on the program. What a huge difference it makes that I have my own space to really get Jammin. :carrot:

Deidra

Hey everyone,
Been a stranger to the chat for a bit... Have tried to get back into Jamming after throwing my back out fixing a fence. Am hoping to begin a challenge in May once my back is better - any takers?

Glad to see you're all doing so well! Keep up the good work!

Huskymini

Hey everyone,
Been a stranger to the chat for a bit... Have tried to get back into Jamming after throwing my back out fixing a fence. Am hoping to begin a challenge in May once my back is better - any takers?

Glad to see you're all doing so well! Keep up the good work!

Huskymini

Hiya dear, get well soon :D, yupz im in for the TJ May Challenge, its to motivaTe me to exercise heheheh.

Am hoping to begin a challenge in May once my back is better - any takers?
Huskymini


Me, me, me, me :carrot:

Hi! I'm new to this forum but am a huge turbo jam fan. I work out 5-6x a week, 5-6 days cardio (Cardio Parties 1-3, Punch Kick and Jam, Fat Blaster, occasionally Tae Bo), and 3 of those days with strength training (Turbo Sculpt most of the time, occasionally Richard Simmons Blast N Tone).

I was wondering if anyone had tried 3T-Totally Tubular Turbo. I bought it recently to mix up with Turbo Sculpt. At the end of the DVD, there is some floor ab work. I had serious pain trying to do these moves, as I was putting all of my weight onto my hip and tail bones. Am I missing some crucial form information? My abs were burning where they were supposed to, so I know I am doing the move itself correctly. Help! :)

I would like to get Turbo Jam but would HONESTLY like to know how coordinated one has to be in order to do this workout. I SUCK at following dance steps...thanks!!!!!;)

I just ordered Turbo Jam and I'm so excited!!! I can't wait to get started! I needed a change in my routine and TJ sounds great! :cheer2::cheer3:

I just tried Turbo Jam for the first time today! I didn't love it as much as I thought I would, but I think that's because I was having difficulty with some of the moves. Maybe once I get used to them I will enjoy it a lot more! :D

The Shake & Shed is awesome though haha, so much fun. :)

Chalene is a really great instructor, she is so motivational. I look forward to doing it again tomorrow!

I would like to get Turbo Jam but would HONESTLY like to know how coordinated one has to be in order to do this workout. I SUCK at following dance steps...thanks!!!!!;)
It is pretty easy. I am not coordinated, and very clumsy, but love the workout! Charlene will even tell you as long as you are moving you are working out. They even have people on there to watch that don't do the advanced work out, so you can work up to it.

I really need to get on track again! Anyone out there want to start June 1st with me? I know I said I would last month, but I got overwhelmed with final exams.

I would like to get Turbo Jam but would HONESTLY like to know how coordinated one has to be in order to do this workout. I SUCK at following dance steps...thanks!!!!!;)

Hi Jemi,
When I first started TJ I felt like a total spaz, it took me about a week before I felt like I actually had a right and a left foot, now I completely love it!
Darlene

I really need to get on track again! Anyone out there want to start June 1st with me? I know I said I would last month, but I got overwhelmed with final exams.



ME ME ME!! I have a TON of the dvd's and I LOOOOOOOVE them, I just have a hard time being accountable to them! Wanna do a "June Challenge"? Try to get 20 workouts in the month of June?? We could weigh in on June 1st and see how much we can lose by June 30th? Any thoughts? :cool:

I really need to get on track again! Anyone out there want to start June 1st with me? I know I said I would last month, but I got overwhelmed with final exams.

I'll start June 1st with you... i want to know if its ok if we do other videos along with them?

Hi tallyjax & ShanesLady!
Thanks so much for joining me! I really need help!
tallyjax, you are more than welcome to do other videos. I was thinking we would weigh in on Monday the 1st, and then post daily what routine we did, and any other info that will be helpful to others.
I am new to this, so any ideas are very welcome! Are we able to e-mail or only post on the forum???

Hey littleoneadt,
Ok that sounds good to me, but how often are we excercising? 5 days or 6 days a week?
i think we can email also im not really sure....

Hi Shaneslady,
The June Challenge looks like a good idea that we can do are we just gonna weigh in June 1st and June 30th or are we gonna weigh in throughout the month like lets say like June 15?

Count me in! I am desperately in need of an exercise-buddy... or buddies! This is a great idea... although, conveniently, I don't have a scale :o Guess I'll have to go weigh in somewhere lol

I'm so excited!

I'm already doing Turbo Jam but I love a challenge...can I join? :D

Hi Lovely Turbo Ladies!!!

Tally, personally I weigh in at least 3 times a week....for sure every Monday and Saturday and then usually once between those days. We could all weigh in on Mondays...I like doing Monday's because *Personally* weekends are my downfall!! So Monday's keep me accountable.

So I'm going to start a thread entitled June Turbo Challenge. Our goal is to do Turbo 20 times in June. We can check in and add the workout we did each time. If you do other dvd's or workouts you can add those too...Weigh in every Monday, unless ya'll want a different day. And for me, I'm going to make a goal unrelated to working out. ie Drinking a gallon of water a day, or washing my face at night (I always fall asleep before I wash my face).

I think this will be an amazing way to jump start the summer!!!

I'd like to join your Turbo challenge! I've been a member here for awhile but I don't really post. I am inspired now!

All are welcome!!! Lets inspire each other to reach our potential!!!

I just did turbo jam today all I have no cable so I thought I would use it wow wow wow I was a hot sweaty mess at the end the music is great.I am a little uncordinated and lose count on my left and right lol.

Does anyone have the rotation guide as I have lost mine =( and want to do it properly in the order it has you do it

Thank You

Please anyone? know one knows the rotation?

Please anyone? know one knows the rotation?

I'm not sure what you mean by rotation. Do you want the workout routine for the ten day challenge, or do you want the month workout list?

Oh sorry the Month workout list....With moving and kids and everything I am sure its lost...I would be so greatful for the info...Thank You =)

Oh sorry the Month workout list....With moving and kids and everything I am sure its lost...I would be so greatful for the info...Thank You =)

I'm sorry I got home from school late last night, and totally spaced out this morning. I will make a note to post it tonight when I get home from school.

Here is what I found online....I hope this helps you. :)

the suggested order for beginner is:
Week 1:
M - Learn & Burn
T- Learn & Burn
W- 20 Min Workout
T- 20 Min Workout
Fri- Rest
Sa- Rest
Sun- Rest
(Do Lean and Burn and the 15 min workout that follows as you want extra during week 1)

Week 2:
M- 20 Min Workout
T- 20 Min Workout & Ab Jam
W- Cardio Party
T - 20 min & Ab Jam
F- 20 Min
Sa- & Sun Rest

Week 3:
M - 20 Min & Ab Jam
T- Cardio Party
W- Turbo Sculpt & Ab Jam
T- Cardio Party
F- 20 Min & Ab Jam
Sat & Sun- Rest

Week 4:
M - Cardio Party
T- Turbo Sculpt & Ab Jam
W- 20 Min
T- Cardio Party
F- Turbo Sculpt & Ab Jam

Advanced differs by introducing Cardio Party in the rotation in Week 1 on the 3rd day and keeps Cardio Party pretty much every other day.

Hi I am new to this forum, my name is Tara...I am 29, I am not a big girl, my goal is not to lose a bunch of pounds, but to tone up areas and get rid of my belly that I've had since having my children, my oldest is 9 and youngest 5, no more excuses I guess.. I got the TJ videos like 6 months ago, did them a few times, then slacked again, now I am trying to get back into the groove. I printed out an exercise sheet to write it down each day, trying to have small goals so I don't fail..I did the cardio party 2 last night, now my left side lower back hurts..I think I did something wrong or just not how my body could handle it...its sad, my hubby is 5'8", only weighs like 150, but is very strong, he has a nice set of abs, his midsection is smaller than mine, lol..his waist is like 33 inches, mine is 34.5...lol...good luck everyone keeping this up:)

Hi all,

Some may remember me from 2 months ago... Reason I haven't been on here is because my back is shot. Just read a post by TaraAllison and I hope you are being careful. I've spent countless hours in physio, acupuncture, and am now prospecting surgery. I'm 29 and I have to go in for back surgery - great hey?!?

The only exercise I am able to do now is walking (more like limping) when my leg isn't numb. My only advice for every TJ user now is make sure your body is up to the challenge. Everything seems fine until you do one too many twists and then you're paying dearly.

Best of luck ladies

Huskier Mini

Here is what I found online....I hope this helps you. :)

the suggested order for beginner is:
Week 1:
M - Learn & Burn
T- Learn & Burn
W- 20 Min Workout
T- 20 Min Workout
Fri- Rest
Sa- Rest
Sun- Rest
(Do Lean and Burn and the 15 min workout that follows as you want extra during week 1)

Week 2:
M- 20 Min Workout
T- 20 Min Workout & Ab Jam
W- Cardio Party
T - 20 min & Ab Jam
F- 20 Min
Sa- & Sun Rest

Week 3:
M - 20 Min & Ab Jam
T- Cardio Party
W- Turbo Sculpt & Ab Jam
T- Cardio Party
F- 20 Min & Ab Jam
Sat & Sun- Rest

Week 4:
M - Cardio Party
T- Turbo Sculpt & Ab Jam
W- 20 Min
T- Cardio Party
F- Turbo Sculpt & Ab Jam

Advanced differs by introducing Cardio Party in the rotation in Week 1 on the 3rd day and keeps Cardio Party pretty much every other day.

Thanks for this. I was actually looking for it last night. I lost my booklet and other info that I got with my dvds.

I ordered Turbo Jam last night and it is supposed to be here by July 10th! I am so excited. :)

Where would I buy Turbo Jam in Canada?

Where would I buy Turbo Jam in Canada?

Have you tried the actual Beachbody website?

I first encountered Turbo Jam a few months ago and LOVED it. I didn't lose much weight, but I definitely toned. I took a break to do other workouts (I request new ones from the library to try them out before deciding if I want to buy). This afternoon I realized I've been so bored with my workouts lateley, so I popped in Turbo Sculpt and Ab Jam and had a BLAST. I love Turbo Jam and I'm back, baby!:D

Hi am i new to Turbo jam and I have questions.. i tried beachbody.com and wowy but can't seemt find the answers i am looking for... this is my dilema

i am eating 1400 calories a day and working out everyday for at least 40minutes for a month and i havent seen significant results.. how do i know i am on track..
??
What was the timeline that people like "Mindy & Ana Rita" used to reach their goal????
any input would be helpful.. thanks:)

I just ordered Turbo Jam yesterday so hopefully by next week it will be here and I can get started! I wil be using this as my main form of exercise, along with a daily walk with my dogs. Hopefully I'll be able to check back in the coming weeks and update with my progress!

I have back issues also and must be very careful. Besides seeing a chiropractor on a regular basis (I also did Physical Therapy for a while but after a year, the exercises stopped working). I have found that strengthening my core and lower back muscles have made a huge difference in how my back functions on a daily basis. This is not to say that I don't have issues but I am a ton better overall. To strenthen my lower back and core (there are also exercises for knees, and shoulders) I use a DVD called Total Body Solution.

Sorry to hear of your back and hope it slowly improves for you!

I love Turbo Jam! I was worried at first that Chalene's personality would be a turn off to me but its actually so appealing. She's so positive as she leads the videos its hard not to get drawn in by that energy. My favorite video has got the be Turbo Sculpt. There is something really satisfying about lifting weights. I get frustrated doing the Cardio parties because I'm not a dancer (or that coordinated to begin with) and feel like I'm flailing about during some sections, but I still love them!

Any one else have problems with the kicking? I'm still not sure I'm doing it right and there isn't a kicking section in the Learn portion of Learn and Burn.

I am new to this website so please feel free to add me. I love using the turbo Jam program. Chalene is so encouraging and fun plus I love the music she uses it goes with the workout

I am hoping to loose some serious pounds by my bday on the 27 of september. I am currently 240 and am hoping to once again see 160 where I should be. I will be ok if I dont get to 160 but I would like to be at least at 180 185...... So please if you have ANY suggestions please feel free to contact me and share your Ideas I need all the help I can get
P.S. here are some good websites that I was shown and think are pretty cool

Findmybmi.com and weightmirror.com the last one will show you before and after views of yourself

Hi am i new to Turbo jam and I have questions.. i tried beachbody.com and wowy but can't seemt find the answers i am looking for... this is my dilema

i am eating 1400 calories a day and working out everyday for at least 40minutes for a month and i havent seen significant results.. how do i know i am on track..
??
What was the timeline that people like "Mindy & Ana Rita" used to reach their goal????
any input would be helpful.. thanks:)


Hi "Dream",

I hope I can help you somewhat. In February of this year I weighed in at 183. On the 19th of February, I grabbed my Turbo Jams off the shelf, and started working out. In March I added ChaLean Extreme to my Turbo Jams. I now weigh in at 135.

My caloric intake was based on several factors:

1 - My Resting Metabolic Rate, which I had tested at a facility. Your resting metabolic rate is basically the calories your body burns everyday while it is at rest.
2 - My lifestyle and activities rate, or the number of calories that you burn doing everyday activities such as work or chores etc.
3 - Exercise rate, or the calories I burn doing my exercising.

Now that I have determined the particular amount of calories I burn daily, I need to determine what to eat. We know that you need a 3500 calorie deficit to lose a pound, but we also know you don't want to starve yourself of 3500 calories, but rather divide the deficit between calorie reduction, and increased movement. So let's say your goal is to lose 2 pounds per week. You need a 7000 calorie reduction in your week to achieve this goal. Stay with me here :)

Let's say my RMR is 1400 calories per day, my Lifestyle calories are 400 and my exercise calories are 600. I burn 2400 calories per day. I know I need to burn more calories than I eat so in order to achieve my 7000 calorie deficit in the week, I want to divide the deficit between 7 days, or 1000 calorie deficit per day. What can I do to achieve this 1000 per day?

I can ingest 1000 less calories perday from food. So 1400 calorie per day intake. Well... I am working out pretty hard, and I need to eat... so that may be too low for me. Maybe I'll do that twice this week on a lighter workout days.

I can increase my workout intensity from 600 calories to 800 calories (easy doing Turbo Jam), then I can eat 1600 calories on those days.

Let's see how this works: (this is an actual week out of my logbook)

Monday: Chalean Extreme Lean Circuit 1 followed by Turbo Jam Cardio Party Mix 3. Caloric burn according to my BodyBugg: 1130 Total Burn for the day according to BodyBugg: 2944 Total caloric intake 1803 for the day. Deficit of: 1141 calories.

Tuesday: TJ Kick Punch Jam - Caloric Burn 479 calories. Total daily burn: 2501. Caloric intake 1548. Deficit: 953

Wednesday: ChaLean Extreme Lean Circuit 2 followed by TJ Fat Blaster. Caloric burn - 962. Daily burn: 2801. Caloric intake 1756. Deficit of 1045.

Thursday: Chalean burn intervals and I've got abs! Caloric burn: 633. Total daily burn: 2677. Caloric intake: 1723. Deficit: 954

Friday: CLX Lean Circuit 3 and TJ Cardio Party 3. Caloric Burn 1056. Total Daily burn 2920. Caloric intake: 1913. Deficit: 1007

Saturday: CLX Burn it off and recharge. Caloric burn: 396 Total daily: 2438. Caloric intake 1496. Deficit: 942

Sunday: Rest Day Total Daily Burn: 2354 Caloric intake: 1339. Deficit: 1015.

Weekly deficit: 7057 calories.

So that week... I actually dropped 3.2 pounds, could be water, fat, increased lean mass... who knows. Calorie wise - I was at my 2 pound goal.

I have a Body Bugg which is a HUGE aid in keeping you on point. From February to now I went from 183 to 135. A size 14/16 to a size 4/6.

The point I hope I am making is that EVERYONE is different. Your RMR will be different from mine. Your exercise expenditure will be different from mine. You have to find out what YOUR balance is, so you can create your deficit. The only thing that is the same between everyone here is that we ALL need to stay in a deficit to lose, or at an even amount to maintain. If the calories in are higher than your expenditure... you will gain.

Hope this helps.

Now... as for not seeing results. You need to create a "surprise" for your body. The body can adapt easily to any exercise. First... a month isn't a fair test to what you may experience down the road. The reason programs like ChaLean Extreme and P90X are so successful is that they create muscle confusion. As soon as your body starts to adapt to a particular exercise... they change it up. Turbo Jam is highly effective because you use your core for every move. Make sure you are incorporating some weight training in your workout schedule each week, and give your body at least one rest day to recover.

If you need help creating a rotation, or workout schedule... I can help you. If you want a workout buddy in WOWY, my name is the same there: reneekicksfat. I am more than happy to help anyone achieve the same success I have had using ChaLean Extreme and Turbo Jam.

Renee

By the way - I didn't mention this in my last post. I decided to go to Miami in August to get certified to teach Turbo Kick - which is the live class version of Turbo Jam. I was fortunate enough to be certified by Chalene Johnson herself, and I am now a Gold Certified Turbo Kick Instructor. 6 months ago I could barely get through my Turbo Jam workout.

If you have any questions, I will try my best to help answer them for you. Work hard, stick with it, and keep positive people around you. Don't let someone derail your progress. Treat yourself on occasions. Find a workout buddy (I will step in if you don't have one... I workout everyday pretty much).

PM me anytime.

I love helping people reach their goals! It's so exciting to watch someone change their life.

Renee

Today was Turbo Sport. Wow! That one is so fun, and so high energy. Even more wicked with the weighted gloves.

Just did TK Round 37 and 3 PITO sections. Body bugg had me at 875 calories! Off to work!

What exactly is Turbo Sport?? I LOVE Turbo Jam and I'm also doing ChaLean Extreme. I've heard of Turbo Sport but I can't find any information on it, or where I can get it!!

This is my first day joining. I'm 21 years old and I have an almost 16 month old son. I weigh in at 170..I'm hoping to go back to my prebaby weight of 140. (I carry my weight pretty well...so I'd be happy at that weight)
I have done Turbo Jam off and on (only about a week or 2 and then I stop) I'm the type who really likes to see results fast and I get discouraged if they don't come immediately.
I've decided to start back up again. I enjoy the Fat Blaster. I find it a really intense workout and it doesn't take up too much of my time.
I hope to lose 30 pounds.
I'm hoping to find other newbies for encouragements to keep going!

Renee, congrats on getting your certification! I wish my local gym had live turbo classes, that would rock!

I've just started doing turbo jam and I really enjoy it. I don't have the weighted gloves yet though, but I still get a pretty good workout. It's really fun to just dance and kick and punch and have a good time! The time just flys by and I feel great afterwards. I've usually been doing punch kick jam and cardio party 3 together. I love the way it makes my abs feel! Not really sore, but I can feel the muscles in there. It feels like i'm using core muscles that I never have before and I love it! :D

Turbo Jam is AMAZING! I've done it before and had amazing results and just started back up last night. I need to look and see which DVD's I have (I have LOTS!) so I can make up a weekly schedule. :)

I love Cardio Party 1 I love the way I feel when its over and she says now drink water and take care of yourself the rest of the day!! It's a fun workout and easy to follow and no doubt you can see yourself slimming down all over. I really love it in fact I have not done any of the other 5 routines other than learn and burn.. I heard Cardio Party 2 is even better but it's hard to find on amazon..

I just got my Turbo Jam Dvd's and am so excited. I have heard nothing but positive reviews about the program. I have found lots of before and after shots of people who used turbo jam. I started out at 154 pounds about 8 months ago and have been up and down but my current weight is 136 pounds. I have about 11 pounds to lose to get to my goal and truly believe this is the program for me. I used to take kickboxing two times a week and the classes were canceled but I really loved kickboxing! I'll keep coming back to this thread to update and stay motivated!!

So Monday morning before work, I pop in one of my good ol' Turbo Jam dvd's and start working out. During one of the sections where she has you do a lot of 'jab cross jab knee' my hip starts to make a popping sound and then...OUCH! I finished the dvd but I modified all of my knee lifts after that. My hip has bothered me since. I decided to give turbo jam a break, and do some other exercises that didn't include a lot of knee lift moves. I do feel like it's getting better, but I'm worried that if I go back to turbo jam too soon it will start getting worse again. Maybe it just needs more time to get completely better? I really enjoy turbo jam and don't want to give it up!

Hello!
I've decided to do the 10 day quick start tomorrow!!! has anyone done it and lost the 10 pounds?? i get mixed reviews on that...

Hi girls! :)

I started doing Turbo Jam last week and I think I'm doing ok for a beginner. I did the 20 min + Learn and Burn for 3x last week.

Yesterday I tried the Fat Burner and I love it! Ok, I was so clumsy doing it, but I think it's because I'm just starting. I think I did about 85% of the exercises... she moves too fast! But I sweated a lot and my face was so red! :) I felt pretty good about myself. ;)

Today I did the Fat Burner and the AB Jam. The AB Jam is fantastic and I have never seen abs workout like that. I think I'm gonna stick with the routine of Fat Burner and AB Jam for a couple of weeks. Then I'm gonna introduce the Cardio Party and the other Turbo Jams.

My main goal now it's to lose weight. I'm not concerned with muscles or toning. Not now at least. I'm weighting 171lb and I wanna get down to 130. I think I can do it. :dizzy:

Sorry if I misspelled anything... I'm still learning how to speak and write properly in English :) :o

I think Chalene is gonna change my life. :)

Is it a problem if I stop like 2 or 3 times during the exercise to breath a little? Since I'm new at this my endurance is not that big yet. I stop and breath for about 3 minutes... and then I can go back again and do the exercises properly.

Wow, what a difference a week makes! Last sunday I was barely finishing the Fat Blaster (had to stop 2 times)... the next day had to stop for a bit on the 20 minutes workout and tuesday I had to stop 5 times during the Cardio Party! Yesterday I did the Fat Blaster again and did it ok, not stopping once and I was so happy that I did the AB Jam right after! :D

Today I did the Turbo Sculpt with the 3lb dumbbells and also I did not stop. And then I did the 20 min workout and did not stop once! OMG, in less than a week I've improved so much my endurance!!! I'm so proud of myself!!

Turbo Jam is really amazing! I'm still not seeing real difference in my body (like if I'm getting thinner or not), but I know that the changes are coming.

My goal is to drop 40 pounds by the end of the year. My actual weight is 171. I think I'm gonna make it.

I'm doing the routines 6x a week and this is my third week. Beginning this week, I'm doing at least 45 minutes of exercise (that's the Cardio Party 1). I tend to combine routines, like the Fat Blaster with the AB Jam and the Turbo Sculpt and the 20 min workout. It's working fine and I'm handling pretty well.

I did not make significant changes to my diet, but I'm counting calories and staying on my daily limit. I feel thin, I feel strong, but I still don't see thin. On the coming week I'm taking a photo and comparing with the picture I took when I started Turbo Jam.

I'm glad to have you girls as my support.

If any of you guys are on Twitter, follow Chalene: @chalenejohnson. She is AMAZING and replied back to me 2 times! I feel so lucky! :) :D

turbo jam is the best workout ever. i never got bored with it and the music goes along so well with the workout. ive lost weight before with it and thats how im doing it this time is with turbo jam. i love the cardio party 3, the 20 minute one, and ab jam. i can feel my abs in that and not having to spend the whole time on the floor is awesome. honestly when im angry over something i do the punch kick and jam it takes away my anger and i put so much energy into it!

Has anyone ever tried a live Turbo Kick class? I just joined 24 Hour Fitness and I've taken 2 classes so far. I LOVE IT!!! Even better than doing Turbo Jam at home. There is just something about being in a class and feeling that energy! I can't wait for my next class! :)

I've just started using Turbo Jam and I feel kinda stupid because I can't get the moves down. ): Do the moves start to become easier?

OH you're lucky Tiffany!
I belong to 24 hour fitness but they don't offer Turbo Jam. They have Zumba which I've tried and didn't really care for. I think over all it was TOO dancy for me whereas with Turbo Jam I feel like its a better balance of kickboxing and dancing.

j0hnn3yj4n3, don't worry. The more you do it, the better you become. That happened to me too, and it still happens. Yesterday I did the Cardio Party 3 for the first time and it's a bit complicated. I know I'll do better the next time. And so will you. :)

I just did Turbo Jam for the first time tonight and I felt so uncoordinated! I have taken kickboxing classes before but she takes it to an entirely different level and I love it! I can't wait to try it out again tomorrow :-)

jenniferleigh, everybody feels uncoordinated on the first attempts. Don't worry, very soon you'll be rocking and punching and jamming!!

Hi everyone ! I'm new here and I just got the Turbo Jam Fat Burning Elite DVDS and I absolutely love them so far :)

Hello!

I've had the DVDs for ages, but had not really gotten into them. I just decided this week, I'm going to try them out and I'm loving them, so far.

I'm actually doing an advanced rotation I found on TJ's website...pretty intense...but I'm desperate. Gotta get these 70 pounds off for good!!!

Today was Punch kick and Jam and I gotta say, it's one of my faves so far!

I've been faithfully doing TJ every day this week, and have lost 4 pounds since monday! :broc: I only have the Punch Kick and Jam video right now, but I ordered some others (I had no idea how many there were!!) on eBay and will start rotating throught them as soon as they get here. Even after a week I can feel a difference! To those who say they feel uncoordinated, I could not figure out at least 25% of the moves the first day, and I had to stop every 10 mins or so to catch my breath. Then last time I realized I got through the whole thing without stopping, and also understood all the moves (I'm sure I still looked like a fool, but who cares)!

Hi everyone.
I'm new here. I bought turbojam a few years ago. I followed along with the turbojam rapid results 10 lb in 10 days. Well I tried to. I did the videos everyday, but didn't keep up with the food part. I lost about 18 lbs and was feeling great!! Anyway... those 18 lbs came back on and I want to start over. I found all of my videos, but can't find my rapid results booklet. I had copied the menus so I have that. I can't remember if I am just suposed to the the party video every day for the 10 days or if I'm supposed to switch them around. Can anyone help?
Thanks!!!

Nobody's too into TurboJam, it seems. Hmm.

Well, I've passed my 1 month mark of intense TJ workouts 5-6 days a week and I'm down about 7 pounds! And that's with my diet being pretty horrendous for the past 2 weeks! Yeoooow! It's exciting!

So, this is my 5th week and I pledge to clean up my diet and continue with the workouts!

Today was Total Body Blast. My ball was way too squishy, so it was difficult, but I persevered and my abs are on fire. =]

HopefulAgain, I just started TJ today and did the Learn and Burn (I have what I guess is the basic 5 disc set). Well I really really liked it and because it was so short I'm waiting til I digest my lunch and I'm going to do it again. I may regret it tomorrow but I want to really learn the moves.

Your results are GREAT so congrats!! Keep up the good work!

I did the 20 minute workout today (followed by Jillian Michaels) and I feel fantastic! I love how much my heart rate goes up in such a short time.

I took two days off because I was sore and work was sucking out my soul. Goal is to do at least the 20 minute today and maybe the Learn and Burn again too. I'm following the beginner rotation but the 4 days of exercise, 3 days of rest in a row doesn't really work best for me.

Just bought the dvd set....looking forward to a new start and a new me!

I just started Turbo Jam on July 4th, but I guess I am hesitant to post here because the thread is so long, I dont see how its beneficial, but I will check in every now and then, good luck to all!

I am doing Turbo Jam now too. I find it fun but I am SO uncoordinated and get lost in the movements easily. So far, I have done learn and burn and the 20 minute workout combined. I am waiting to get more comfortable with the movements before moving on to cardio party :)

I just started Turbo Jam last week. I did Learn & Burn Wednesday and Friday last week to try and get moving. I'm doing the beginner rotation, and my Week 1 officially started this morning. So far so good! :)

I picked up 2 turbo jam videos at a garage sale - they were cheap - $2 but it is the "punch, kick and jam" one and the "cardio party mix 3" - i looked at it but I have no idea what these people are doing - how can i learn these moves without making an additional purchase (as i don't have money to buy another video)... they look interesting but they move so fast i have no idea where to start

is anyone still doing TJ or has everyone moved on to CE & TF?

I have TJ and am planning on getting back into it. To be honest, I have absolutely no energy lately. It's hard enough just to get out of bed or off the couch. I don't know what's going on. I talked to my mom and she said I need to get outside, get some sun and move around. I didn't realize how heavy I have gotten until she said that.

All I told her was that I was exhausted and it turned into the 20 email conversation that I did not expect to have. Ugg! I work from home and never leave the house... except for groceries... until the weekend comes. No kidding, I will go 5 days without moving my car!

This has really taken its toll on my body. I just noticed today the lack of energy I have. I need some motivation, because right now I just feel depressed about the whole thing. Maybe TJ will get me out of my funk.

is anyone still doing turbo jam out there? I'm starting tomorrow with the beginners plan. anyone out there want to join me?

I love the whole kickboxing/dance mixed together.

I'll join with you, Liljabs. I just got them yesterday and Im looking forward to a leaner me. :D It will be nice to have a Turbo buddy

Just finished my first day and I'm loving it. I had a hard time keeping up with the changes but I think that will come with time.
I am so ready for my second day tomorrow :)

Started the beginners rotation of Turbo Jam today and wow did it give me a burn. Not exercising for 8+ years will do that to you. :D I have to say that TJ has a steep learning curve with the dance moves (for me at least), I will try to do Learn and Burn one more time tonight so I'll do better tomorrow.

By the way how did you guys perfect the "tuck" for those who have mastered or have advanced? I'm having some difficulty with that and it appears to be the base to a lot of her routine. Any help would be greatly appreciated. :smug:

omg I just finished my third day. first with the 20 minute...
I was so confused I didn't know what I was doing half the time I just got the hang of 'learn and burn' and then here come different moves and I'm just standing in the middle of my livingroom going I'm supposed to be doing what exactly?
But I just kept moving and never mind the screw ups it will come with more practice (I guess).
Still loving it :)
How are you guys doing?

Hi Everyone,

I'm on my second week of Beginner Rotation (after letting my dvds collect dust for several years) and Cardio party kicked my butt today! I got lost on some parts and I thought that since I am pretty good with the 20 min that I would have no problems. Yea right... I think everyone, including myself, should take it easy and it will get easier.

elNuevo - I actually have to take it easy, do low impact and think "tuck, tuck, tuck, tuck" throughout the workout. Sometimes I'm good with my tuck, a lot of the time I forget about it, especially during the "shake and shed" & "the pump". I always think that moving is just the most important thing, especially when starting turbo jam. Also Charlene always says don't think so heavily about it, just move and have fun.

I'm new here. Glad I found this thread because I just ordered Turbo Jam from amazon. I should get it this week. Can' t wait to start!

Hi everyone! I have had turbo jam for a while and I go through spurts with them. I just ordered a bodymedia fit and wanted to start doing them again. This thread seems to not be very active anymore. Anyone still around?

Hi everyone! I have had turbo jam for a while and I go through spurts with them. I just ordered a bodymedia fit and wanted to start doing them again. This thread seems to not be very active anymore. Anyone still around?

Hi tanyah, I guess people have moved on..lol. o well:). I'm gonna start turbo jam this week.
I was wn=ondering, Did u see results when you used this dvd?

Hey guys! I am here and I LOVE turbo Jam! I actually love Charlene! LOL

I have Turbo Jam, but prefer TurboFire. I also have Charlean Extreme and some other BB workouts! What do you say? Should we start a challenge or something? Accountability program? Cross training with other programs?

I have found the Charlene helps me lose the weight with her upbeat energy and cardio madness! When I plateau, I go back to her! LOL

Hope to connect to everyone!

Hi y'all!!

I am starting TurboJam for the first time today... Beginning with the 10-day kickstart.... I have heard it is best to start with TurboJam before moving to TurboFire to get acclamated to the moves first.

After the first 10 days I may move to TurboFire or stick with TurboJam a bit longer.

I am trying to tweak the diet as I don't enjoy a lot of the foods on the 10-day program diet. Finding foods I like in a diet is most challenging for me along with constantly being on the go and making time to make good choices.

Any suggestions in regard to the workouts or the diet?

Best of luck to you all and I look forward to hearing about your results and progress!

Talk to you soon...
~stephanie~
:wave:

I just won my Turbo Jam Maximum Results package on Ebay! I have read hundreds of reviews and I am super excited to start. I would love to caht with people about our success using TJ :carrot:

Hi all.

I'm going to be starting TurboJam today. I hope it works well!

Weight loss for me is mostly cardio exercise. Dieting does pretty much nothing. I hoping that this will be a fun way to shed some pounds.

If anyone has tips, I would love to hear them!

Hi all.

I'm going to be starting TurboJam today. I hope it works well!

Weight loss for me is mostly cardio exercise. Dieting does pretty much nothing. I hoping that this will be a fun way to shed some pounds.

If anyone has tips, I would love to hear them!

M3K,
A lot of times when people start doing Turbo Jam they feel somewhat uncoordinated at first. I felt like a complete clutz for about a week. Now I totally love it. I just started doing a mix of Chalean Extreme & Turbo Jam and am hoping the combo will be just what I need. I'm sure you will enjoy the program!
Darlene

HELLO EVERYONE. i AM NEW TO THE SITE. i HAVE STARTED TAKING A BREATHING CLASS, YES IT TRUE I DON,T KNOW HOW TO BREATH CORRECTLY. WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HAS "ANYONE USED GREER CHILDER'S BODY FLEX? SINCE I USED HER BREATHING TECHNIQUE SHE DEMOSTRATES IN HER VIEDO. I HAVE BEEN GETTING PERIODIC CRAMPS -KNOTS- CANT DESCRIBE IT VERY WELL IN MY INTESTINES (UPPER) IT FEELS LIKE A BIG CHARLIE HORSE- HURT REALLY BAD AND I'VE NOTICED IT MORE NOW THAT I'VE BEEN TAKING THIS CLASS. WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE ELSE HAS HAD THIS EXPERIENCE.:?:

[QUOTE=GODDESS IN PROGRESS;3951072]HELLO EVERYONE. i AM NEW TO THE SITE. i HAVE STARTED TAKING A BREATHING CLASS, YES IT TRUE I DON,T KNOW HOW TO BREATH CORRECTLY. WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HAS "ANYONE USED GREER CHILDER'S BODY FLEX? SINCE I USED HER BREATHING TECHNIQUE SHE DEMOSTRATES IN HER VIEDO. I HAVE BEEN GETTING PERIODIC CRAMPS -KNOTS- CANT DESCRIBE IT VERY WELL IN MY INTESTINES (UPPER) IT FEELS LIKE A BIG CHARLIE HORSE- HURT REALLY BAD AND I'VE NOTICED IT MORE NOW THAT I'VE BEEN TAKING THIS CLASS. WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE ELSE HAS HAD THIS EXPERIENCE.:?:

I started Turbo Jam back in 2006 after my first son but my best friend stole my DVD's! LOL I LOVED the workouts, I need excitment and good music to workout, to take my mind off what I'm doing really. Going to the gym never worked for me unless it was a fun class. Well I'm getting bored with my Wii Fitness Coach (the music sucks) and I'm ready to move on, ordered Turbo Jam off ebay today, can't wait to get started again! Looking to joining you fellow turbo jammers :)

I tried TurboFire with my sister the other day, and since I can't afford that, I ordered the 5-workout DVD TurboJam from Amazon.com, for cheap!
I can't wait to try it, and FINALLY have fun exercising!! :carrot:

Wahoooo I got mine today!!!!!!!!! I really really need to go grocery shopping but I'm dying to workout even though it's rest day for me lol....maybe I will!

This is my fav workout, I'm sweating a lot because of it

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Got my turbojam in the mail today! Awesome, i love it. :)

So I'm hooked! Did the fat blaster all last week and yesterday I did cardio party 2....wow did that kick my butt! I'm sore this morning. Today I'm going to do the fat blaster then some pushups and strength training. I think I'll do cardio party 2 this week and then cardio party 3 next week....I sweat so much with these workouts and what a great feeling!

I'M ADDICTED! I wanna get more turbo jam vids!

Check Ebay. That's where I got mine!

I love Turbo Jam, but only have the Lower Body workout DVD left. I am determined to do it 3-4 times a week, as I really enjoy it. Yesterday I did the DVD after I haven't done it in about a month, and at the end of the video, I was surprised it was over. I completed the whole thing, and was looking for more!! I felt victorious!!!! And today I am sooo sore, YAY:)