TurboFire

lillypad1008
lillypad1008 Posts: 16
in Fitness and Exercise
Ok my fellow MFP buddies!!

I am thinking about getting this DVD set but I need some input on how well this does or doesnt work!!!

Thank you guys!!

~Cil~
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  • kap89
    kap89 Posts: 15
    bump
  • LeslieMDoyle
    LeslieMDoyle Posts: 162 Member
    I haven't done it, but my BeachBody coach is a HUGE fan of all-things-Chalene! And she looks GREAT! After TurboFire, she did TurboKick...and now is a TurboKick instructor.
  • chodgi06
    chodgi06 Posts: 26 Member
    bought it about a month ago. with other fitness activities i'm not a set schedule with it, but the times i've worked the dvd's into my workouts, its been awesome. it kicks my butt every time! the "new to class feature" which is same class, but with instructional breaks in between sets is really nice. she keeps me motivated the entire time. right when i'm starting to drag she boosts me back up with some word of encouragement. music is fun, moves are never boring (hint, it is a little complicated at first, but instructions are good, just keep moving even if you mess up!).
  • mabear74
    mabear74 Posts: 248
    This is my absolute FAVORITE workout! It is fun and I love the music. Its a workout where I don't look at the clock and when it's over I can never believe it is over already. I had my most success while doing TurboFire. I lost 20lbs. doing it. Anything Chalean is amazing! I don't find her annoying like some other instuctors out there. TurboJam and Chalean Extreme are also amazing!
  • gingerlynnlove
    gingerlynnlove Posts: 82 Member
    I absolutely love it.. and I just bought the starter pack. Its cheaper and you get the feel of things...
  • fitnfancy80
    fitnfancy80 Posts: 251 Member
    It really is a lot of fun. And you feel like you got a great workout. TurboFire is my program of choice.
  • Laylasmom77
    Laylasmom77 Posts: 42 Member
    I love Turbo Fire, just beware it's very addicting LOL!
  • Nix0224
    Nix0224 Posts: 8
    I'm an Independent Beachbody Coach...love, love LOVE TurboFire and anything Chalene does! Her energy is amazing and you have so much fun working out you don't realize how hard you worked. I work out with a heart rate monitor and I burn as many calories doing TF as I do running. It's that great! Highly recommend it! Feel free to message me about it, I'd love to help!
  • ejanderson
    ejanderson Posts: 29
    I haven't done it consistently or exclusively enough to be able to comment on the results but it is SUPER fun! I generally do it on rainy or really hot days when I can't (don't want to) run outside.
  • poshcouture
    poshcouture Posts: 610
    I am currently on Week 4, Day 25 of TurboFire. So far I have lost 12 pounds. But that's not the only difference. I can actually FEEL the changes in my body - I feel it strengthening. The biggest change is how my clothes fit.

    Believe me, you work your butt off! I've sweat until I was blinded, but it feels awesome!
  • mabear74
    mabear74 Posts: 248
    I'm an Independent Beachbody Coach...love, love LOVE TurboFire and anything Chalene does! Her energy is amazing and you have so much fun working out you don't realize how hard you worked. I work out with a heart rate monitor and I burn as many calories doing TF as I do running. It's that great! Highly recommend it! Feel free to message me about it, I'd love to help!


    I workout with a HRM and my BodyBugg and I actually burn more calories doing TurboFire then I do Running. About 4 more cals a min.
  • lillypad1008
    lillypad1008 Posts: 16
    So tell me this...How does it compare to Zumba??
  • laurastrait21
    laurastrait21 Posts: 307 Member
    I was thinking about buying this when I need to cancel my gym membership in August.

    Has anyone done both TurboFire and TurboJam??? Which do you prefer??

    oh .. and why??? :wink:
  • Articeluvsmemphis
    Articeluvsmemphis Posts: 1,987 Member
    It's an exercise program like any other. If you do the work, you'll get the results. It's a good mix on cardio, HITT, some strength and abs. I love it and have used it on and off for over a year now. I recommend it.

    doesn't really compare to zumba at all. it's dancy but these are totally different.
  • ChristiH4000
    ChristiH4000 Posts: 531 Member
    I take turbokick at the YMCA and they say it's basically the same thing. I love it! Makes for a fast and fun hour plus it really works up a sweat.
  • allysabee
    allysabee Posts: 123
    I am on week 2, day 2 of Turbo Fire and I love it! I really hate exercising - I know that's horrible but I just usually find it sooo boring. I can't stand going to the gym, or jogging on a treadmill for 45minutes, it bores me to tears. So I just bought Turbo Fire 2 weeks ago and I looove it!

    It's very much like Zumba because there's great music and you do incorporate some dancing in with the kicks & punches. It's more than that though - you have different classes. Some are cardio, some are stregthening and core classes, some are stretching classes. It really teaches you to be more flexible and works out every single part of your body! I'd really recommend it! It's wonderful :)
  • Vonnie2006
    Vonnie2006 Posts: 246 Member
    Glad to read your reviews. I just orderd Turbo Fire Starter. Should be here any day now. Im currently doing Chalean Extreme and LOVE the changes my body has made. Can't wait to get started with TFS.
  • creative1981
    creative1981 Posts: 182 Member
    I'm starting week 3 tomorrow and really enjoy it. It's very high energy and I get a complete buzz from completing it!
  • bzmom
    bzmom Posts: 1,332 Member
    bump

    I have it but have not started it yet was wondering the same thing.
  • RKNR
    RKNR Posts: 30
    I love Turbo Fire it has really increased my cardio and once I got the moves down I became a total addict!
  • jillybeanruns
    jillybeanruns Posts: 1,420 Member
    Love both Turbo Fire and ChaLean Extreme! I guess it depends on what you're looking for. I started TF when I downgraded my running to 2x a week to make up less cardio. It's too much to do the HIITs and Fires with the amount of running, I'm currently doing but I will use the stretch and strength workouts on occasion. If you're looking for a strength program, than CLX is the way to go. I don't do it on any set schedule, but I have seen results, particularly with my arm and back muscles!
  • mindy14456
    mindy14456 Posts: 552 Member
    I absolutely love Turbo Fire! Such high energy and so much fun. It is definitely an addiction!!
  • TBoom915
    TBoom915 Posts: 115 Member
    I just completed the first month of the regular after doing the prep schedule and I lost a total of 22 lbs and dropped and pants size so far...I look forward to the next 2 months! I am also a fan of all things Chalene!
  • Becoming_A_Butterfly
    Becoming_A_Butterfly Posts: 2,534 Member
    I was thinking about buying this when I need to cancel my gym membership in August.

    Has anyone done both TurboFire and TurboJam??? Which do you prefer??

    oh .. and why??? :wink:

    I love Turbo Jam and thought I would like Turbo Fire, but I just didn't. I strongly prefer Turbo Jam. Turbo Jam is fun, and I look forward to doing it. It's high energy without a lot of impact. Turbo Fire takes out some of the fun and replaces it with a lot of impact. Of course you can modify the moves, but Turbo Fire still feels repetitive to me, not nearly as fun as Turbo Jam. It just doesn't have the same feel for me. I ended up selling my Turbo Fire set but have kept Turbo Jam.
  • lillypad1008
    lillypad1008 Posts: 16
    Thank you all for the comments...in reading all of them...i have decided to purchase the set!! :-) I finish my 10 day zumba challenge on May 2..I am going to Myrtle Beach on May 4th for the weekend to celebrate my 35th and then that 7th..i will start my TurboFire challenge!! Whoop Whoop!!

    Thanks again!! :smile:
  • mabear74
    mabear74 Posts: 248
    I was thinking about buying this when I need to cancel my gym membership in August.

    Has anyone done both TurboFire and TurboJam??? Which do you prefer??

    oh .. and why??? :wink:


    I loved TurboJam but prefer TurboFire because it is much more Intense.....it's kicking it up a notch. I also burn a lot more calories doing TurboFire which is a definite plus in my book!
  • gumigal82
    gumigal82 Posts: 350
    Turbo Fire is great- Chalene is an amazing motivator, very positive without being annoying. The workouts are tough, but fun. Only thing I will say is to add in a strength training dvd/segment to this workout. (Such as JM's no more trouble zones) That way you're not only killing fat, you're building some muscle. Also, make sure to eat!
  • gumigal82
    gumigal82 Posts: 350
    I was thinking about buying this when I need to cancel my gym membership in August.

    Has anyone done both TurboFire and TurboJam??? Which do you prefer??

    oh .. and why??? :wink:

    I like them both a lot, but Turbo Fire is better because of the intensity and the HIIT workouts:) (HIIT workouts are a like the "turbos" in Turbo Jam, but last longer). So you can do a quick 15-25 min workout , but burn crazy calories.
  • CrazyBullies
    CrazyBullies Posts: 31
    I've just started turbofire, have been doing it exactly a week today and i love it already... everyday im kickin my hubby off the tv to workout, im always ready. even after a week i feel better, i have more energy and i actually look forward to my workout, its fantastic! Chalene is great, so hype and ready!

    Compared to zumba its wayyyy more intense in my opinion, i did zumba, but it got old it felt like. If your not looking for something wayyyy intense id say start with zumba and work your way to turbofire. Either way both are great!!!!


    Its all about havin fun and workin your tail off!!! :happy:
  • JennC831
    JennC831 Posts: 628 Member
    I have it but haven't committed to sticking with it consistently.. When I do the DVDs I enjoy them and they kick your butt!!! The program seems to be laid out pretty well by having you switch things up, I'm just not good at sticking with DVDs for longer than a month.... Good Luck!!

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