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A little about me. In my normal life, I am a civil engineer who sits behind a desk everyday. I got married to my wonderful husband in 2006. Since meeting him and our many days of eating out and less working out, my weight started to creep up. In August 2007 my girlfriend wanted to get back in shape after her pregnancy. She talked me into running weekly with her. I agreed, and this began my plan to get my body back in shape. I wanted to add some additional workouts to my run, so I pulled out my old Slim in 6 videos. At the same time, I re-found the online message boards at Beachbody where I meet a lot of great people who kept me committed to my fitness goals. I also found a great coach who was there everyday to help me stay on track! Today, I'm still working to sculpt my body and get it into the best shape ever. As I have progressed through my body's transition, I decided to become an Independent Beachbody Coach to help others reach their fitness goals! I realized it was easier then I thought, and I really believe others can change their lives too!

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Friday, June 20, 2008

Fat Blaster


Tonight I decided to take a break from my P90X workout and decided to Turbo Jam's Fat Blaster.  This is a quick half hour workout.  It's based on interval training.  I hear that including interval training in your daily workout routine really is a great way to kick up the fat burning in your body.  Quickly, interval training is where you go at a low intensity for a short period, then you increase the workout to a high intensity.  You continue the low intensity/high intensity switch for about 20 minutes.  This method of training can be done in running, swimming,...
Chalene uses her "Turbos" to take you through 4 rotations of high intensity workouts.  Before you do each blast at high speed you do the routine at low intensity to learn it.  But, when she kicks it up a notch, she really kicks it.  She is doing kicks and punches in all her jumps, she is going low in the squats to add more intensity.  She just has so much energy, you just want to go go go with her.  Then, within no time, it's time to lower your heart rate and catch your breath for a minute so your body can prepare itself for her next big blast!
I love Turbo Jam.  I really always find it fun.  I continue to go back to Turbo Jam as a great way to get a workout in when I don't really want to workout.  Chalene adds a little fun by shackin her booty.  Even during resistance work, she manages to bust a move.  All her energy and fun just make me want to come back for more.  Also, knowing that half way through Fat Blaster, I was dripping wet!  My legs were burning, my arms were tired.  As I mentioned a few days ago, I focused on my abs, so my abs were feeling the moves.  I love it!
Fat Blaster will always be scheduled in my rotations!  I also enjoy a lot of the shorter TJ videos on days where I just want a little more.  When I feel like I have a little extra energy, I can pop in one of the half hour videos and know I will be tired in the end!
So, for anyone who is looking for something with a little fun, energy and great cast of people- look into Turbo Jam.  It takes a few times to learn the moves, but once you get it- You will be having a party!

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