TurboFire (Beachbody)

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  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,428 MFP Moderator
    I haven't dont TF, but I have done P90X, P90X2, P90X/Insanity hybrid and CLX... and if you want to see good results, use their calculator for calories and follow their meal plans. I found this out the hard way after I realized I under ate and went 90 days with zero results after one round of p90x.


    http://www.teambeachbody.com/eat-smart/nutrition-tools/caloric-needs
  • mboland76
    mboland76 Posts: 17 Member
    I got the TF deal too. :) I have Turbo Jam and love Chalean. I'm only one workout in so far, but I'm spacing it out a bit due to a stiff/sore lower back. Good luck and have fun everyone!!
  • ACP1015
    ACP1015 Posts: 8
    I love Turbofire! I lost about 25 pounds and almost 20 inches with Turbofire :) Friend me if you need some motivation or have any questions about the program :)
  • AKosky585
    AKosky585 Posts: 607 Member
    I have it, and enjoyed it when I did do it, but due to a foot injury, I had to stop about 1 week in. Definitely thinking of starting it back up again though! I need something more fast-paced than just the treadmill! I just get embarrassed about the chance of my husband seeing my uncoordinated self trying to do it! haha.

    Feel free to FR me if you'd like! :)
  • Sjudit84
    Sjudit84 Posts: 24 Member
    HEy there! I am doing TUrboFire too! Today was Day 23 for me!!!!! Funny that I saw this topic in the right hand corner just now...a sign from above :D

    I have been doing Turbo Jam on and off for 4 years now bcs I love Chalene. I don't have weights at home so I can't do Chalean Extreme but I wanted to do something that pushed me but not as much as INsanity, I am not into that athletic type of stuff, did it for about 1,5 months but I hated every minute of it and although my fitnesss got better, I didn't lose any weight. TurboFire is a bit faster than TurboJam, I used to hate it in the first week bcs I felt like it is too fast, but now it is totally normal and I think I might be bored with TurboJam's speed now. :D
    After only 10 days, my fitness level and flexibility was soooo much better! After 20 days the workouts fly by, I don'T feel like dying at the end, instead I feel good, i can keep up, my anaerobic performance is better and as said, my flexibility is better too! Love it that she actually includes streches, so many workouts forget about that and only strech for 2 minutes!

    The only problem is that I don't keep the food recommendations. I have started a new job about two weeks ago and since then I find it hard to eat normally. I still keep the workout, I don't skip it, but the meals...-.- I usually go over my calorie intake, of course the workouts help but sometimes I still end up eating more than how much I have worked out.

    I hope you will love it just as much as I do too! Sorry for the long post :D
  • AckieJ
    AckieJ Posts: 199 Member
    I so wanted to get the TF deal last week but I didn't have extra money to buy it. Now I wish I did buy it just to have it. :sad:
  • Love2lift72
    Love2lift72 Posts: 157 Member
    I am so glad that I saw this. I have been doing CLX. I am on week four of burn circuit 2 tomorrow. I got TF when it was on sale because I love her workouts. I haven't lost much weight but I have lost inches. So I am thinking about adding some TF to help. I tried Fire Starter class today and I could not follow. I am so uncoordinated! Hope it gets easier. I loved hearing that I am not the only one that can't follow it right away.
  • Christygogo
    Christygogo Posts: 47 Member
    Wow! I can't believe how many people are doing this program. I started the calandar yesterday but have been doing it for about 7 days, just to get used to the exercises. As to the question about jumping in or not..... I learned for about a week, but the first week on the calandar has you do fire starter 3 times anyways. I had it down after about 2-3 times through, but I guess it depends on your coordination.
    I personally feel good starting the calandar knowing the moves a little better, it makes me feel like I'm not "wasting" the first 7 days of my 90, lol, if that makes any sense.
  • Sjudit84
    Sjudit84 Posts: 24 Member
    I am so glad that I saw this. I have been doing CLX. I am on week four of burn circuit 2 tomorrow. I got TF when it was on sale because I love her workouts. I haven't lost much weight but I have lost inches. So I am thinking about adding some TF to help. I tried Fire Starter class today and I could not follow. I am so uncoordinated! Hope it gets easier. I loved hearing that I am not the only one that can't follow it right away.

    I think Chalene says in one of her videos too that the workouts are designed to be hard (I mean the coreography) because if it would be easy, you would get bored of it in a week or two. And you have to do these workouts for a minimum of 90 days, so....although bcs I have been doing TurboJam for a couple of years now, many moves are the same so it isn't that hard for me to follow....but once you learn it too, you won't even have to look at the TV or screen anymore, you can just listen to what she says and do the moves.
  • whityluv
    whityluv Posts: 7
    I ordered it as well but cannot start it until im done with Les mills pump! How do you like it! I have a Facebook Accountability group and some of the ladies are doing that one too as well!
  • hauer01
    hauer01 Posts: 516 Member
    I love TurboFire! I have been at it for about 2 months now. I enjoy each workout. I believe that I will come back to these workouts again and again since I enjoy doing them so much.

    Just be patient with yourself the first couple of weeks, until you get the routines down. But once you do, you will find yourself powering through each workout!

    Good Luck!
  • almartini11
    almartini11 Posts: 35
    I have been doing turbofire for 2 months now and I LOVE it! If any of you ladies doing it too want to add me, I would love that. :-) I am looking for all the support I can get and love getting inspired by others. Turbo is amazing, no two ways about it! I wasn't losing at first, but I think that's because I was gaining muscle. Once I started losing some of the fat, the muscles I am starting to see underneath are great. Don't be discouraged if at first you're not losing a lot, I was "chiseling from within" - I still have a lot more to go but it's wonderful. She does a lot of side to side stuff which is great for the waistline and where I notice the most change.

    The DVDs come with a schedule, and what I have found to be really motivating is to do the program by the schedule. I post it on the wall near the TV, and I love putting a big 'ole fat black "X" on the workouts as I go along. Once they stack up it motivates you to keep going.

    I didn't do the new to class workouts, but I did kind of fast forward through them, and if I saw something complicated ("say what?") I would stop and do the moves. After about a month and a half in, I got weighted gloves as well. Talk about a butt kicker! My gloves are at 5 lbs (2.5 lbs on each) and it's funny that its so tiring because I am pretty sure I used to have that on my arms anyways.

    Chalene is motivating, I do "music fired up" where you can still hear her but the music is louder. I find that more motivating. If anyone is doing TF and wants to add me please feel free :-) She's funny too, "boom I got your boyfriend" - like she knew that every woman has a little bit of that in her ;-) haha

    Have fun!!! I am really excited for you!!!!!
  • ambsnic17
    ambsnic17 Posts: 305 Member
    I LOVE turbo fire! I will admit it's a bit to get use to as far as the combo's are concerned. I Found for myself that the "intro" workouts were a bit to drug out and I did better to just go into the regular workouts. Oh but you can get very addicted to it. I just finished insanity and all I can think of is how much I miss turbo fire! lol. ENJOY it! Follow your schedule and you will do great. ( I dropped about 25lbs doing Turbo FIre!!)

    Since you have done both Turbo Fire and Insanity, how would you compare them? excercises similiar? one harder/difficult then other? I am currently doing my second round of insanity and will be finished right before Christmas. I would LOVE to try Turbo Fire, but did't know if it would be "too easy" or "boring" compared to insanity. THANKS!!
  • Sjudit84
    Sjudit84 Posts: 24 Member
    I LOVE turbo fire! I will admit it's a bit to get use to as far as the combo's are concerned. I Found for myself that the "intro" workouts were a bit to drug out and I did better to just go into the regular workouts. Oh but you can get very addicted to it. I just finished insanity and all I can think of is how much I miss turbo fire! lol. ENJOY it! Follow your schedule and you will do great. ( I dropped about 25lbs doing Turbo FIre!!)

    Since you have done both Turbo Fire and Insanity, how would you compare them? excercises similiar? one harder/difficult then other? I am currently doing my second round of insanity and will be finished right before Christmas. I would LOVE to try Turbo Fire, but did't know if it would be "too easy" or "boring" compared to insanity. THANKS!!

    I know you didn't ask me but if you don't mind, I will share my views:

    Turbo F: Music is great, and it is a bit like a party Insanity: More like an athletic training, training to be Rocky (LOL), music isn't that important

    Turbo F: Chalene is crazy but I know not everyone might like her personality, she is really motivating though and positive
    Insanity: Sean T is doing the WO with you and motivating you but a bit more "tough love"-style (Gangnam style LOL sorry)

    Turbo F: More dancy parts, although there is jumping around, not as much plyo as in Insanity which has a loooot more plyo

    Turbo F: Tires me out but in an energetic way, I kinda feel high afterwards INsanity: I felt wiped out and really tired afterwards and sometimes my muscles were sore and aching

    All in all, if you want to work out and looking for a fun motivating workout that does give results too, choose TF...but if you want a more athletic and serious and harder (for the muscles) workout, where you can build a lot more lean muscle bcs of bodyweight training, then choose Insanity...

    For me TurboFire is just cardio and Insanity is more the strengh training...So the combination of the two might be a really awesome thing.
  • ambsnic17
    ambsnic17 Posts: 305 Member
    I LOVE turbo fire! I will admit it's a bit to get use to as far as the combo's are concerned. I Found for myself that the "intro" workouts were a bit to drug out and I did better to just go into the regular workouts. Oh but you can get very addicted to it. I just finished insanity and all I can think of is how much I miss turbo fire! lol. ENJOY it! Follow your schedule and you will do great. ( I dropped about 25lbs doing Turbo FIre!!)

    Since you have done both Turbo Fire and Insanity, how would you compare them? excercises similiar? one harder/difficult then other? I am currently doing my second round of insanity and will be finished right before Christmas. I would LOVE to try Turbo Fire, but did't know if it would be "too easy" or "boring" compared to insanity. THANKS!!

    I know you didn't ask me but if you don't mind, I will share my views:

    Turbo F: Music is great, and it is a bit like a party Insanity: More like an athletic training, training to be Rocky (LOL), music isn't that important

    Turbo F: Chalene is crazy but I know not everyone might like her personality, she is really motivating though and positive
    Insanity: Sean T is doing the WO with you and motivating you but a bit more "tough love"-style (Gangnam style LOL sorry)

    Turbo F: More dancy parts, although there is jumping around, not as much plyo as in Insanity which has a loooot more plyo

    Turbo F: Tires me out but in an energetic way, I kinda feel high afterwards INsanity: I felt wiped out and really tired afterwards and sometimes my muscles were sore and aching

    All in all, if you want to work out and looking for a fun motivating workout that does give results too, choose TF...but if you want a more athletic and serious and harder (for the muscles) workout, where you can build a lot more lean muscle bcs of bodyweight training, then choose Insanity...

    For me TurboFire is just cardio and Insanity is more the strengh training...So the combination of the two might be a really awesome thing.

    I don't mind. I just wanted to know someone's views. :) Thanks for the comparision between the two. I HATE the plyo kinda stuff insanity, but I suck it up! lol Sounds like something I might try after insanity round two is complete. THANKS!!
  • knk1553
    knk1553 Posts: 438 Member
    I'm on week 2 of turbofire, I started the inferno plan this week but due to family birthdays and various things I ended up stopping a few days into it, but I'm planning up on trying it again at some point during december. I LOVE her workouts and I have been sore everyday from them and have already started seeing results! Anyone can feel free to add me, I love more friends doing the same programs!
  • jsmith2377
    jsmith2377 Posts: 208 Member
    I started Monday and am LOVING it.
  • cyndispot
    cyndispot Posts: 135
    I started on Monday and to say I LOVE it would be strong language. I think I will grow to love it. Here's why I say that. It moves really fast and I don't have the moves down. I don't look anything like those people in the video do. they know where to punch and when, and honestly sometimes I just hop or boxer shuffle in place while I get a grip on where we are then I can join back in on the punches. I hate that i can't be at all intuitive about it.

    I have done new to class for the first few days - today I didn't have time to do that part, so I went straight to the workout. I liked that ALOT better (even though I can't keep up yet) so I probably will watch them through once or twice at work and then go straight to the video at this point.

    I am not frustrated though and that is a good sign. Alot of times when I can't keep up with a video I want to give up. I feel like I don't want to on this one. Not sure why, but I feel like I will get it - even if it's not until week 19. And I like Chalene. She's not cheesy and silly acting, but yet she's fun to listen to and fun to watch.

    So I'm not LOVING it, but I am LIKING IT very much and feel like it will get to LOVE. I guess it's kind of how running worked for me. Liked it at first and now I love it and wouldn't give it up. I have a feeling not 20 weeks from now I will feel very similar about TF.
  • mrsmark2010
    mrsmark2010 Posts: 220
    I LOVE turbo fire! I will admit it's a bit to get use to as far as the combo's are concerned. I Found for myself that the "intro" workouts were a bit to drug out and I did better to just go into the regular workouts. Oh but you can get very addicted to it. I just finished insanity and all I can think of is how much I miss turbo fire! lol. ENJOY it! Follow your schedule and you will do great. ( I dropped about 25lbs doing Turbo FIre!!)

    Since you have done both Turbo Fire and Insanity, how would you compare them? excercises similiar? one harder/difficult then other? I am currently doing my second round of insanity and will be finished right before Christmas. I would LOVE to try Turbo Fire, but did't know if it would be "too easy" or "boring" compared to insanity. THANKS!!

    I wasn't asked, but I've finished Insanity, P90x (next week will by second time finishing it) and I'm in week 2 of Turbo Fire. I bought just to throw in with insanity, I didn't think it could get "better" or worse depending on your perspective, but it is crazy fun and I'm burning as many if not more calories with Turbofire. A few days ago my HR actually went in the 170's. I've hit 160's before but not 170 with Insanity.

    Its different and challenging in a choreography way from Insanity. But the outcome is the same, a great workout!!!

    I skipped the new to class and just jumped in. I thought I'd at least burn calories and my time is limited in the morning so I just went for it. Friend request me if you want, please add a little note. Always enjoy supportive friends, preferably without drama. :wink:
  • Becky388
    Becky388 Posts: 157 Member
    Just finished week 1 of TF. Love it!
  • Brandzilla
    Brandzilla Posts: 51 Member
    Wow thanks so much everyone for all the feedback!!!! Question... is it easier just going straight into the workouts and learning the routines/moves that way or should I do the New to Class workouts??? I had someone comment that they can be drawn out instead of actually just jumping ino the actual workout itself and learning it that way.

    Thanks :)

    I think it's easier to do the new to class option the first time.
  • Brandzilla
    Brandzilla Posts: 51 Member
    have just finished week 3 and have only lost 2 pounds : ( but i didn't consistently follow the work out calendar either or eat very well so that is purely my fault.

    With that disclaimer out of the way I will say I LOVE IT!! Lots of fun, good music, and I'm totally drenched in sweat afterwards. This past few days I've religiously been doing it. I'm not going to skip days anymore. I know this program will help me a lot.
  • msorochan
    msorochan Posts: 11
    I am about to start week 2 tomorrow and I love it! I did TurboKick at 24 Hour Fitness so when I saw the deal for TurboFire I jumped on it. I feel pretty accustomed to the moves already because they're pretty much the same as TBK. I haven't seen much weight loss but I am feeling more fit, energetic, and stronger. Gonna keep at it! I love the music and the dance elements!

    Feel free to add me if you're on your TF journey also! I'd love to exchange support and motivation! :)

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