I’m right smack in the middle of week 6 of this scheduled 12 week Kick A@@ Cardio program called TurboFire. And I thought I’d take a minute to share with you how I perceive my first attempt at HIIT ( High Intensity Interval Training).
TurboFire retails for $119.95 for the 11 disc set, which includes:
Note: The number in each workout is the length in minutes
Chalene guides you through the program to help you get the best results.
Throw smoking-hot hooks and make big leaps to the bass of “Give Up the Funk.”
Dial it up for your first High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) class.
Don’t let EZ fool you, because you’ll be sweating to “Dazzey Dukes.”
Chalene’s most popular class targets your tummy with moves that deliver incredible abs.
Kick, dance, and punch your way into shape to the beat of “Wiggle It.”
“Turn This Mutha Out” with 7 sizzling fire drills in 20 minutes.
Take a break from the fire drills, but not the fire, as you sweat to “In the Ayer.”
Here are 25 minutes of your most intense fire drills yet with Chalene.
Develop shapely muscles with Chalene’s challenging resistance classes.
Increase your flexibility and lengthen your muscles for a long, lean look.
I’d just finished off my 3rd round of P90X and loved every minute of it… OK, that’s a lie, cause I sometimes found myself swearing at Tony Horton for making me work so hard. The point is…. I was ready for a new challenge, so I thought I’d work on my weak spots. Cardio and fat burning. Keep in mind I was 40 lbs overweight when I started, so even though I’ve been at this for 9 months, I still did not have the waistline and abs that I want. Of course I might never, but damn if I’m not going to try my best to get there. So when TurboFire was introduced at our Coaches Summit earlier this year, I knew what my next challenge was.
There seemed to be a misconception that this is a “chick” workout. Not so, at first I had a little trouble with the moves and the quickness of it all, but that’s why they have the ” new to class” option on these discs,where the moves are broken down slowly so you can see the madness behind them. After about 3 times of doing each routine, I got it and that’s when the fun really started, because THEN I could just go for it and within 2 weeks I’m keeping up with all the energy and music, ( which by the way is FANTASTIC ). TurboFire dials up the intensity on Fire and HIIT days, which feature faster beats and more complex moves inspired by mixing cardio with Kickboxing. These Turbo Moves have been specifically designed and choreographed by Chalene Johnson so you crank up the intensity. Each kick, every punch, and all the moves are set to the beat, which really helps keep your intensity level at …. well a high level.
So, what is this HIIT stuff you ask? Why is it better, and why should YOU kick it up to this level? I’ll tell you why. It’s the afterburn effect. This program includes high Intensity interval training that can help you burn calories and fat up to 9x more than a traditional cardio workout.
How is this possible? According to many recent studies, a very intense training program such as HIIT will improve both the aerobic and anaerobic energy release in your body. When youdo the Fire Drills in this program– otherwise known as HIIT, you’re exercising at your max in up to one-minute intervals. As a result, your body cranks up your metabolism and shifts into calorie-burner mode.
In the period following your class, you end up burning more stored body fat to help recover from the workout. This happens because the intense intervals fatigue your muscle groups. In turn, your body works overtime to replenish the tired muscles with oxygen creating what we call the AfterBurn effect. So, basically, when you do HIIT your body burns even more calories while you rest, meaning 4 minutes of HIIT can be more effective than 30 to 45 minutes on a treadmill or stair climber.. True story…
So, now at week 6, I’m jumping doing the high impact parts because I’ve done the prework. I’ve decided that my next 25 years on this earth will be quality years, I’ll live those years as a happy, healthy productive person. I’ll not allow myself to become one of those older/angry dudes that life has beat down. NOT ME… NOT THIS GUY.. NOT EVER!!!!
Do you want passion in your life?? Do you just want more??? Well it starts with YOU, right now. Don’t wait, don’t just wait around to die. Start your new life right here, right now.
Beachbody has many options to accomplish any goal you set for yourself, the difficult part is STARTING your new life, and that’s why they have Fitness Coaches like myself to help during the beginning stages, let me know how I can help you accomplish the YOU that is in there.
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Thanks Tim for this intro and breakdown of TurboFire. Our copy came yesterday and I will be reviewing it. But your input on this is excellent. I am sure I will be calling you for pointers! You are a great coach! BRING IT!
i was trying fire 30 today and i have to say for me she changes the moves way way to fast i cant keep up! and gets me annoyed and disappointing ………. so i gave up 20 min into it coz i couldn’t keep up with the choreography ! and yes i pressed new to class LOL
Hanna, I too had a hard time for about a week. DON’T QUIT!!!! Everything good takes time to get to know. This program is a blast, so don’t worry about keeping up, just get lost and then rejoin where you can. You don’t have to be perfect, it’s all about burning calories, and you are doing that even if you can’t keep up yet. But you WILL. I know the moves now,and am having the time of my life while working out. Take the pressure off, and do your best.
You’ll see, give it a week or two, after you’ve done each workout a few times, you’ll catch up with the moves and have a blast.