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Today I did cardio party (my favorite of the Turbo Jam workouts) and burned 420 calories.
At karate last night, the punching drill was jab, cross, and hook--with special emphasis on the twisting motion of the hips. I was all over that. :-)0 -
I did Cardio Party today and only burned 336 calories. WTF? I was doing it exactly like Chalene and was jumping and sweating and giving my ALL.
So I did a little of Ab Jam and got up to 382 calories...but still. Boo!
Hoping over time it will get this body in check anyway, even with the low burn rate.0 -
How are you calculating calories burned?I did Cardio Party today and only burned 336 calories. WTF? I was doing it exactly like Chalene and was jumping and sweating and giving my ALL.
So I did a little of Ab Jam and got up to 382 calories...but still. Boo!
Hoping over time it will get this body in check anyway, even with the low burn rate.0 -
I did Cardio Party today and only burned 336 calories. WTF? I was doing it exactly like Chalene and was jumping and sweating and giving my ALL.
So I did a little of Ab Jam and got up to 382 calories...but still. Boo!
Hoping over time it will get this body in check anyway, even with the low burn rate.
Dont be too concerned about how many cals your burning. I used to compare my calories to others (maybe youre getting fitter and need more intensity) but the main thing is that you are moving and getting healthier for you , your kids and your family. And that you a are creating a lifestyle habit!
I think you've done very well by adding some Ab Jam to your exercise... I havent done that yet!
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I found that when I start a new turbo jam workout I do not burn as many calories. I think it is because I am learning the moves.
Also, if you have a heart monitor with a strap, I found that mine sometimes slides up and onto my sports bra, so the reading is not constant.
I did a 45 minute workout from Chalene Extreme called burn intervals. It alternates between cardio and light weights, and I did not burn as many as I usually do in that amount of cardio. But it was new to me, and my body was getting used to the moves, so I could not push myself like I can when I know what is coming. Also, I hate that type of interval.
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I did the 20 Minute Work Out. This is my 3rd day on the beginner track. First time to do the 20 Minute Work Out. I hope that I am understanding it all correctly. I was to do Learn & Burn the first 2 days and then 20 minute Work Out the next 2 days. And, then nothing 3 days in a row... according to the Beginner plan first week in the book. So, I am determined to do something for the next 3 days. May do the Learn (to review the moves) & walk some.0
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Hi all!! Sorry I haven't kept up on the site. I know I still owe some measurements. I can't find my measuring tape! But I'm gonna go to my mom's to and have them to you.
So I did Cardio Party for the first time tonight. I kept up for the most part. I wasn't able to do all the jacks and I got lost in the choreo sometimes, but I was impressed that I kept up. Looking forward to doing it again!0 -
You guys are doing an amzing job!! Im hoping ur all really proud of yourselves!!
Altho its 20minute workout for me today I thought id go for a big sweat up and do Cadio Party... wow did I sweat and I can definately feel it in my legs!! Walking up the stairs today is a struggle! Haha!
Not long till we can measure how well we have done!
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Oh, I didn't give my measurements either did I? I didn't know we were supposed to do that.
Anyway, I have a heart rate monitor - a Mio - without a chest strap. I was averaging 170bpm, but when I was done it said 336 and I was like WTF?! I was busting tail!
Oh well, you are right "fitag", what's important is the movement.
Oh, and "nmoreland" - I am actually the opposite! lol When I am learning a new routine I am working so hard to keep up I end up burning more calories than later when I know the routine perfectly. And with Turbo Jam, I know the routine almost without the DVD. I did it consistently for 6 months last year, and now am starting again after all the other things I tried didn't work either.
(Meaning, my body still looks like someone stuck a pin in me and let all the air out).0 -
Hi guys, sorry I didn't report in yesterday - just didn't have a chance but I did get in my 20 minute workout - and that was all I had time for yesterday. On to a wonderful day 4 - have a great day everyone!0
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woke up early and worked out this morning just doing 20mins TJ and burned 192 cals (not what I like but hey, its still cals burned)..I didnt get to workout yesterday. I figured that I would not take a break this weekend and just work out this weekend to make up for it!
Sorry to let the team down yesterday!
Awesome to see everyone is doing such a great job Turbo Jamming!!0 -
Aw, Fittag. It's okay. You jumped right back in and got it done! Yay, you!
I did I did the 20 Minute Work Out, again. This is my 4th day on the beginner track. I'm not scheduled to do any TurboJam according to the beginner schedule -- First Week -- for the next 3 days. This seems so strange to not do it for 3 days. Did I read it right?
I will plan on doing an alternative workout tomorrow. I will probably do a 30 minute Leslie Sansone Interval DVD with light weights.0 -
So, yesterday was not a good day for me. I ate too much and I did not work out.
So on my schedule today is to do a 30 minute weight workout and a cardio workout - I have not decided if i am going to do a long one or short one yet. I am putting this up here now so I will be held accountable for what I plan to do.
Thanks everyone and I will check back in at the end of the day (it is 8 am for me now)0 -
I did Punch, Kick, and Jam today for 370 calories. You can probably tell that I'm not following the schedule printed in the TJ booklet. I hate the 20 minute workout, so I tend to substitute other things for it if I can possibly make time for a longer workout.
Also, I took my rest day yesterday b/c my son had surgery and I spent the day with him at the hospital. He's fine, but I'm still a little stressed.
I used the weighted gloves for about the first ten minutes of PK&J. Wow!! They make a HUGE difference for those pull downs. It's been three hours since my workout and I'm definitely feeling it in my core.
Happy Friday!!0 -
Hi gang, so sorry that I didn't check in yesterday - my life has been a little crazy this week. Got my workout in yesterday though - hope you're all doing well. I'm going on to nights starting next week for 7 weeks so I will be much more available on the boards. Have a nice day!!
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I just did 30 mins of Turbo Jam 3T burning 186 cals. Great resistance work out. My body really felt like it needed that resistance work to firm up. Ill be doing some cardio TJ later today
I was a little disappointed with the amount of cals I burned but I figured more muslce burns more cals, so I wasnt overly concerned....guess I just wanted to see bigger numbers!
Anyway, have fun today with your Turbo Jam girls!.....Turbo Power ..Turbo Girls!0 -
Hey guys!!! Sorry I don't write much on here. I'm a person of few words. But, I wanted to tell you all how excited I am!!! I got my new Polar F11 today!!! I used it during Cardio Party and burned 410 cals in 40 minutes!!! It's just a bit less than MFP estimated my calories burned at, 483! I'm so excited!!! Woohoo!!! I also wanted to thank you all for being here and making me stick to this plan. I probably would've given up by now if it weren't for you all!0
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Noelle, Hemlock, Fitag & Glynis - WAY TO GO!!! I'm very proud of you, way to get those workouts in! I'm a bit surprised we haven't seen more of our Turbo Team reporting in today - I hope everyone is doing well! Anyway, I just wanted to drop a quick note and say hello! Have a great night!0
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Hi all! Is anyone else as sore as I am? My shoulders are killing me! But I keep telling myself that it means my body is sculpting itself into a leaner me. Cardio party was fun and I didn't realize it was going to make me that sore. I wasn't even that sore when I did Sculpt. So far Sculpt is my favorite because I sweat the most while doing it. I need to try out the other bonus workouts.
Hope you all have a good weekend!0 -
Me too. I'm still feeling yesterday's PK&J in my shoulders. I was kind of sceptical about those weighted gloves, but I believe in them now!
I haven't done my workout yet, but I wanted to say I've reached my first mini-goal--200 pounds on the way down! The scale actually said 199, but I always lose a pound right before TOM, which should be this week. I don't want to claim 199 until I know it's for real.
My next mini-goal is 197--what I weighed in 2008 and my lowest weight since (ahem) my almost 16yo son was born. I can't even really remember any milestones below that because unfortunately they all went by pretty fast on the way up. I think I was about 153 when I got pregnant with my 21yo daughter, but then I just zoomed up to 212 and have more or less hung out there ever since.
Happy day.Hi all! Is anyone else as sore as I am? My shoulders are killing me! But I keep telling myself that it means my body is sculpting itself into a leaner me. Cardio party was fun and I didn't realize it was going to make me that sore. I wasn't even that sore when I did Sculpt. So far Sculpt is my favorite because I sweat the most while doing it. I need to try out the other bonus workouts.
Hope you all have a good weekend!0 -
Happy Saturday everyone!
I ended up doing a 30 minute strength workout yesterday and no cardio (I feel asleep REALLY early). But today I did the 50 minute cardio party 3 and I think I burned 590 calories. I still have a ways to go on what I eat before I will see a difference. I noticed that by the end of the week, I do not want to cook dinner, and so we end up eating junk. It is something that I am working on though. Also, I am a smoker. Now that my body is getting into better shape, my lungs are killing me during my workouts. I am going to work on a way to start keeping track of how much I smoke and how to cut it down. It will be aprocess, but I am looking forward to it. I have this group to thank for that. Now that I have a group to work out with, I feel a push to do my best in the workouts, and quitting smoking would help me to do that.
We will see how it goes!
Hemlock - congrats on reaching your first goal! That is exciting news!0 -
Hemlock -- Congrats on making your first mini goal! WTG!
Nmoreland -- hoping the cutting back or stopping smokiing goes easy for you. I wish you the best.
Yesterday was a rest day for me. Beginner. Today and tomorrow are indicated to be rest days also for this first week doing Turbo Jam. I did do an Interval Aerobics DVD with 1 pound weights. I found it so much easier & I had a lot more energy after just these few days of doing Turbo Jam!0 -
Your all doing soo well cant wait to see todays measurements xxxxx 0
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WOOOOOWWW!!
I have taken my measurements and NEVER EVER thought I would have lost as much as I have so fast!! How motivating!! I hope u guys have the same reaction!!
Left arm Right arm Chest Waist Hips Left Leg Right Leg
Nikkih7869 12.5 12 36 32 42 24 24
Week1 11 11 34 28 41 24 24
Loss 1.5 1 2 4 1 0 0
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Just checking in to say I did Punch, Kick, and Jam today, and used the weighted gloves for a little more than half. Very proud of myself for that, and I can really feel it, now.
Wow, Nikki--those measurements are so inspiring!!
Nmoreland--That's great that you're ready to take the next step. I know you can do it!
Elbee--Isn't it amazing how quickly things get easier? It makes me very ashamed of how long I spent saying that I was too out of shape to start exercising.
Just to make myself accountable, here's my schedule for this week.
Sunday PKJ--done!
Monday Cardio Party
Tuesday Karate, yoga, and pilates
Wednesday Cardio Party
Thursday Karate, yoga, and pilates
Friday PKJ
Saturday Cardio Party
I'm using yoga and pilates instead of Ab Jam and Sculpt, and Karate instead of the 20 minute TJ workout. Our class is an hour, but only about 20 minutes of that is serious cardio.
I'm afraid to take measurements again so soon, but I'll measure next week. I'm going try to get a before picture this week, too!
Looking forward to a great week of Turbo Jam inspiration. :flowerforyou:0 -
Nikki -- WTG! That is just awesome!
Hemlock -- Yes, I was really surprised.
I have a question and I'm wondering if y'all might be able to help with this. I want to do the Conservative Couch to 5K. Do you think that this can be done back to back in the morning with the Turbo Jam as long as I feel okay and have enough energy? I think the Conservative Couch to 5k starts with only walking for the first 4 weeks. And, if that's okay to do... which one do you think should be done first? I will definitely be more exhausted after doing Turbo Jam. Since Turbo Jam is my main focus right now, I was thinking of doing it first & then walking afterwards...
I appreciate your thoughts on this. I really want to start running and yet I also want to do Turbo Jam regularly with y'all.
Thanks,
Linda0 -
measurements
waist 37"
hips 42.5"
bust 41"
arms 11.25"
thighs 23"
I lost a total of 2.5"0 -
I took before pics. They are pretty awful. I'll share them with you in June. :-)0
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Hi gang, my measurements haven't changed at all yet. I'm so glad tomorrow is Monday so I can do my Turbo Jam again! Happy week 2 everyone!0
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Monday morning for me, and I just took my measurments. I lost one inch in my waist, and that is it. It is the firstt ime I have seen a difference in any measurement, so I am happy. I also lost almost 2 lbs, but this is my TOM, so I am not sure how real it is. :happy:
This week is going to be crazy for me; my brother in law, his wife and their 3 kids are staying with us starting Tuesday through the weekend. Our house is not that big, so I am not sure how much turbo jam time I will get in, but i will do my best!0
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