Who's doing Turbo Fire???

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  • swalkerauditor
    swalkerauditor Posts: 1
    Starting Turbo Fire OCT 1 and can't wait!
  • lhatt83
    lhatt83 Posts: 33 Member
    The moves in Sculpt 30 though are awkward and I definitely don't feel like I'm doing them right, I have thought about just using free weights instead of the band

    I did Sculpt 30 this morning for the 1st time and hated it. I couldn't even do 1 bowlers lunge without falling over. It was so awkward! I was also thinking about just using free weights next time. I think resistance bands are good for people who don't have a lot of experience strength training, but I am way more comfortable with the weights than I am with the band!
  • emilyia
    emilyia Posts: 9
    I did two weeks of the prep classes and started week 1 of the "real" schedule on Monday. I love it so far! :)
  • jocybee83
    jocybee83 Posts: 155 Member
    TurboFire is so much fun! I had a really hard time picking up the moves as I am probably the least coordinated person I know. I think it was during the third week that I really started getting the moves down and started having fun with it. I did the 5 Day Inferno plan a couple weeks ago and lost 4 pounds and am now just trying to get back into making it a priority.
  • Alynus70
    Alynus70 Posts: 3
    I haven't tried it yet either, but I'd also love to hear from anyone who has or that knows someone who has. It looks intense. I haver her ChaLean system and occassionally throw the workouts in and they are fantastic! I think this one looks like it'd be hard but a ton of fun!
  • NotReadyForMomJeans
    NotReadyForMomJeans Posts: 35 Member
    Curious what everyone is wearing for sneakers doing turbo fire. I was most recently using the Reebok Flex Transition (in hot pink - so cute) and they were great for a while but I've worn them out by week 5 of turbo fire. I figure I'll burn through shoes faster given the high intensity/impact of the moves, but before I go out and buy a new pair just wondering what everyone else is wearing, and if you'd recommend them? I loved the Reeboks - expecially at first as the cushioing was great - but I did find the treads to be sticky on my carpet, so some of the pivoting moves weren't ideal....
  • IdaMarie78
    IdaMarie78 Posts: 15 Member
    HI! I am about to wrap up week 4. I LOVE Chalene. (girl crush) She is so motivating.

    Feel free to add me.

    Will post my results on Sunday.
  • blasian603
    blasian603 Posts: 28 Member
    Hello! I started out doing the Turbo Kick class at my gym. One of my girlfriends is a certified instructor so I'd practice with her whenever she was learning the new rounds. I love, love, LOVE Turbo!! I have been pretty consistent with going to the gym regularly and working out for many years now. I typically do group exercises like Turbo Kick, Les Mills Body Pump, Cycling, and Step Aerobics. However, my diet was crappy so I never saw any results! As a matter of fact, I joined MFP last year and had gained 10 pounds!! I decided to look into a program that I could incorporate good eating habits with working out. That's when I found Chalene's TurboFire program. I didn't have any problems with learning the moves since I had already been taking Turbo Kick classes and the moves are very similar. It's just different music and choreography. I love it just the same.

    I am wrapping up week 5 right now. When I did my weigh in at the end of week 4, I had lost 10 pounds. (super excited!) For the most part, I am following the 12 week program, but I also still do my workouts at the gym a few times a week -- sometimes I substitute a TurboFire class or it'll be in addition to doing a TurboFire class. I plan on extending it to the 20 week program by purchasing the advanced classes.

    It's encouraging to see others doing TurboFire and hearing about their experiences. Thanks for posting!

    Please feel free to add me. I have been good about logging in almost everyday and my diary is open. I also make an effort to post on my MFPs statuses because I think that's why we are all here...to be encouraged by others with the same fitness/health goals!

    Good luck to you (and everyone, too!)!!
  • Matiara
    Matiara Posts: 377 Member
    Anyone else find the Tone 30 and Sculpt 30 to not be very effective? If I could get the right posture perhaps I'd feel it more but the most burn I feel is that darn band diggin into my arms for any overhear extensions, etc. I think on Scupt/Tone days I'll swap it for a Ripped in 30 or Killer Buns and Thighs workout from Jillian Michaels - those are killer for me, so I might stay motivated and less frustrated! Into Week 5 now - it's going by fast!!

    Yes! I'm glad I'm not alone. I use other resistance workouts in their place also. Even when I use free weights, I just don't feel like I've worked out when I do either of those routines. There's too much focus on the arms, especially the biceps, for my taste and the lower body work is a joke. I barely feel it in my legs.

    I got the advanced DVDs when I initially ordered TF because I couldn't fathom paying $120 for them later. Upper 20, Lower 20, and Abs 10 are markedly better resistance routines. Lower 20 makes me want to cry for my mommy.
  • Matiara
    Matiara Posts: 377 Member
    What are your favorite cardio workouts from fave to least fave? Mine are:

    Fire 45
    Fire 60
    Fire 45 EZ
    HIIT 25
    HIIT 20
    HIIT 15
    Fire 55EZ
    Fire 30

    I haven't done HIIT 30, so I don't have a verdict on that one.
  • ladyheath
    ladyheath Posts: 35 Member
    Thanks for the input ladies, Im so excited to start the hybrid tomorrow. I added a few of you that replied to my post, looking forward to seeing everyones results and progress :) Good luck ladies!
  • Morenna
    Morenna Posts: 49 Member
    I'm currently doing the Turbo Fire/ BBL hybrid and have already lost 12 lbs. TF is awesome!
  • IdaMarie78
    IdaMarie78 Posts: 15 Member
    so after 30 days my results are -5lb loss and -6 inches. I know.I.could have done better if my eating was cleaner. will work on it this month. ;)
  • tryinghard71
    tryinghard71 Posts: 593
    I do Turbo Fire as a hybrid with P90X. Turbo Fire is so much fun that it is my go to for cardio. Love it! At first you feel like you can't keep up or will never learn the moves but she is right. The more you do it the easier it gets. Not the work out. But the moves.
  • RitaB19
    RitaB19 Posts: 221 Member
    Hi,

    I recently purchased TurboFire and I'm incorporating it into my other workouts (Winsor Pilates, The FIRM Workouts, Body Pump, Body Combat). I plan to get through all the workouts but at a much slower pace. I did the stretch 55 once, but prob. won't be doing that one too much, it's basically yoga with stretches. All other workouts have been great so far, very fun and great cal burn!
  • bostongrl81
    bostongrl81 Posts: 3 Member
    I'm starting Turbo Fire today and just curious how you guys log it in your MFP...or do you not log it so you don't eat the calories?

    Thanks!

    Jenn
  • tryinghard71
    tryinghard71 Posts: 593
    I'm starting Turbo Fire today and just curious how you guys log it in your MFP...or do you not log it so you don't eat the calories?

    Thanks!

    Jenn

    I use a Heart Rate Monitor to get my calorie burn then log it.
  • DianneOfTheMoon
    DianneOfTheMoon Posts: 209 Member
    Missed my workout yesterday, grrrr! Looks like I'm working through my rest day this week. Fire 55 tonight, BRING IT!!
  • Brynne_Kathryn
    Brynne_Kathryn Posts: 11 Member
    I'm on Week 3 Day 2! HIIT 25 this morning. It was my first time trying it but I enjoyed it! It's hard tho, new house with wood floors, working out at 4:30am while bf is sleeping makes me nervous. Seems like its so loud!
    I use my adjustable dumbbells for the strength workouts, except for moves that the band makes more sense.
    I haven't seen much scale movement but I haven't cleaned up my diet much. My plan is to get in the habit of working out before I tackle my eating. I ordered Shakeology too so hopefully it's as great as I've heard.
  • DianneOfTheMoon
    DianneOfTheMoon Posts: 209 Member
    I sure am FIRED UP!!!!! Ohhhh yeah, feeling so much better this week!! Smashed out Fire 45 this morning, doing Fire 30 and Tone 30 tomorrow! IT'S ON!!! How are you guys doing with it?
  • kriss213
    kriss213 Posts: 14
    I just started today and OH boy am I confused. I was all over the place during the work out. I hope it gets better. I bought turbo fire so that I could have a relatively short fun workout. However they go so fast in their ques are so confusing that I dont feel like I'm getting much out of it.


    A lot easier than insanity and P90X.

    I do like the music and it seems like if I could figure it out it would be fun.
  • monkeefun
    monkeefun Posts: 271 Member
    Hey everyone! I've been through one round of Turbofire already and LOVED IT!! I'm starting up again on 10/15 - anyone else starting around then? Looking for people to help me get through it again as I've lost everything I've accomplished the first time! Need support in this ;-)
  • IdaMarie78
    IdaMarie78 Posts: 15 Member
    Hi Kriss... have you used the new to class function? I am on week 7 and from time to time still use it.. I am not very coordinated and don't have alot of rhythm but as long as I am working up a sweat, have my heart rate up and am burning calories.. I am ok with it. :) Good luck
  • DianneOfTheMoon
    DianneOfTheMoon Posts: 209 Member
    Heyyyy yall!! So, I must admit, I have been very very naughty and I missed Turbo 6 days in a row! I was in such a funk and just feeling careless. I did it last night and feel so much better! I should have started week 8 but I'm going to do week 7 over. Guess what guys, IT'S OKAY!!!!! IT'S OKAY TO NOT BE PERFECT! Just get back up and try again, I'm over trying to be perfect, that just drove me crazy. I'm not even jumping on the scale, just going to make better decisions, stick to my Turbo schedule and trust the process. Think I'm going to make another video tonight too to try and motivate myself. My channel is Silkyspade84 on youtube if you guys think it would help you too! Let's go kick some tail!! Wooooo! Hugs!
  • NotReadyForMomJeans
    NotReadyForMomJeans Posts: 35 Member
    Heyyyy yall!! So, I must admit, I have been very very naughty and I missed Turbo 6 days in a row! I was in such a funk and just feeling careless. I did it last night and feel so much better! I should have started week 8 but I'm going to do week 7 over. Guess what guys, IT'S OKAY!!!!! IT'S OKAY TO NOT BE PERFECT! Just get back up and try again, I'm over trying to be perfect, that just drove me crazy. I'm not even jumping on the scale, just going to make better decisions, stick to my Turbo schedule and trust the process. Think I'm going to make another video tonight too to try and motivate myself. My channel is Silkyspade84 on youtube if you guys think it would help you too! Let's go kick some tail!! Wooooo! Hugs!

    I had a few days where I didn't do TF either - my parents were visiting from Nova Scotia so I was busy entertaining, indulging and drinking more wine than necessary. Doing week 7 instead of 8 this week too! Still loving it. Instead of Tone or Sculpt 30 I am doing JM's Ripped in 30 on those days after Fire 30. Gotta say, by the time I am done I feel utterly exhausted! Still losing inches and lbs, so all is well. MFP has given me a new Calorie goal is 1230 calories a day, but for the most part I ignore that, just seems too low, for me
  • freetobeme26
    freetobeme26 Posts: 20 Member
    also doing TF! restarted yet again, but this time i will complete it!:tongue:
  • NotReadyForMomJeans
    NotReadyForMomJeans Posts: 35 Member
    Hooray for week 8! Less Fire 55 EZ classes to get through - I like those ones, but I also like a solid 45 minute work out so I am finished sooner! Hoping everyone is still enjoying TF and seeing results. For those newbies out there who are discouraged with the moves here's what worked for me - bypass the "new to class" feature after you've done it once. You'll get the moves soon enough - I found I was so busy trying to remember the instructions from the "breakdowns" I'd miss the moves as they were happening - just watch Chalene and you'll have it be the second time she does each move. I am finding now instead of just trying to remember each move I know them, and instead of just trying to do them, I'm working on punching harder, kicking harder/higher...once you have the moves down you'll have more time to perfect form.
  • AshleyG1983
    AshleyG1983 Posts: 11
    Today is day 1 of week 3 for me. I never thought I would say this but I LOVE it. I feel like I'm dying after the longer ones but I have a huge sense of accomplishment. In the past I fell off the wagon fairly quickly with the whole diet/exercise thing. I guess it helps that I have workout buddy now. I've only lost about 3-4 lbs so far but I am a size down in my jeans so that is a major milestone for me.
  • cjmsteeves85
    cjmsteeves85 Posts: 2
    I looove TurboFire. I did the five-month supercharged one from Jan-May. Now I do whatever workouts I feel like doing that day to supplement running, mixed in with Insanity.

    I have a somewhat related question. I don't wear a heart-rate monitor or anything to track calories. I rely on MFP. I know it isn't entirely accurate, but I've been losing weight, so the ballpark figure is good enough for me.

    I have been logging the workouts as high-intensity cardio. I recently noticed that you can log them as TurboJam. I know they're similar workouts. There's roughly a 100 calorie difference between the two. Has anyone with a heart monitor done both? Which one do you log? Which one is more accurate?

    Thanks!
  • DianneOfTheMoon
    DianneOfTheMoon Posts: 209 Member
    Hey guys, how are you all making out? I'm catching up on week 8, gonna have to double up on some workouts due to me slacking off on the weekend, but I'm doing a 3 day Shakeology Cleanse and leaving the past IN THE PAST! Here we go to a new day, new week, new ME! We just gotta keep reaching!! Keep trying every day! Hope you guys are doing great!!! Hugs!

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