Turbo Jam Review
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I did my first Turbo Jam workout tonight. Trainer Chalene Johnson combines kickboxing and dance moves to upbeat or shall I say jamming music.
Tonight, I went through the Learn & Burn segment to learn Chalene’s “Elite 11″ moves which form the foundation of all the Turbo Jam routines.
| 1. Turbo Kick 2. Pump 3. Zig Zag 4. Strike |
5. Twist 6. Row 7. “W” 8. 7 Step |
9. Shake and Shed 10. Capoeira Step 11. Wheel |
After going through the Learn & Burn, I moved on to the 20 Minute Workout. The 20 Minute Workout was enough to ease me into a new routine yet let me break a little sweat. This is a perfect workout for beginners. It’s also a good choice for a quick cardio workout when you’re short on time. It has some full body stretching type moves such as the Row, Wheel, and Capoeira Step. The combination of cardio, stretching, abs, and a shorter routine also makes it a great morning workout in my book. (I like to save the longer workouts for the evenings.)
Chalene Johnson is full of energy and life. You cannot do this workout and not have a little fun. You’ll feel like you know her and the cast personally by the time you finish partying…I mean working out with them. I wanted to immediately go on to the next workout, but I’m just feeling out the program tonight.
I watched some special features on the first DVD – a little behind the scenes fun and getting to know the cast. That was a nice touch as fitness videos can sometimes be so impersonal. Beachbody does a wonderful job of bringing you into their family.
Turbo Jam comes with a “Turbo Results Guidebook” that includes a nice section on nutrition. If you have trouble in this area, you’ll like what Chalene delivers. There’s a section of the guide that teaches you about your caloric needs while you’re doing this program with the intention of losing weight. Then, she provides you a nice set of menus for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks.
Oh, I forgot to tell you about the 10-Day Kick Start guide. It’s a day by day guide to exactly what to eat and what exercise routine to do. The menu (with recipes) is high protein and low carb. It is designed to help you boost your metabolism in the first week and a half of your program. I would highly recommend doing this. It will help you lose cravings and get your portions under control.
Turbo Jam is a fun workout that keeps you moving. It reminds me a lot of P90X Kenpo X, my favorite P90X workout. I know I’m going to enjoy doing the other four workouts in this program. Keep pressing play!!
