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2/20/11 10:59 A

I love cardio, but I know in the past my body has responded best to a combination of lots and lots of cardio and some strength training. So after falling in love with Turbo Fire (I already lovved TJ) I got Chalene Extreme. I had Beachbody.com set me up with a schedule for the two, but I sometimes change the days if I want to do more cardio or add an ab workout into what I am doing so far. I just got CE, but so far the 1 1/2 weeks of TF have taken off 5 lbs and lots of inches (4 off my waist alone!)

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2/12/11 9:29 P

I have both CLX and Turbo Fire. CLX is really light on cardio. I did not lose weight with the heavy lifting, I also found myself hungrier. I will go back to weights possibly when i hit my goal in 5-10 lbs... i am doing Turbo Fire now.... it is awesome and defiantly think it will get me where i want to be!!

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2/9/11 9:20 A

If you don't have the Elite package- Cardio Party 2 and 3, Fat Blaster, 3T and Lower Body Jam, I would recommend that one! If you are looking for more toning, go for ChaLEAN Extreme...and if you are a pure cardio junkie then Turbo Fire is for you!

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2/9/11 7:34 A

I agree!! Punch Kick and Jam is one of my favorites... The get on the ball workouts are good too, one is 1/2 turbo then you work with the ball! Its fun too!! the Elite package is great!! and I love CHalene Extreme, and Turbo Fire!! can you tell I love Chalene!!! LOL!

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2/9/11 12:55 A

I would also rec. TurboFire, especially if you are a cardio junkie! The modifier is in every workout & I follow her depending on how I feel (most moves I do reg, but some I modify). I got ChaLean Extreme before TurboFire & it is the 1st strength workout I have been able to complete. The rotations, music & most importantly Chalene keep you motivated throughout the 90 days. I am currently doing a TF / CLX hybrid... Good luck!

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2/8/11 11:08 P

YOU could get the Elite package. It includes Fat Blaster, CP2 and CP3, Lower Body Jam and 3T. I like 3T, you can use tubing or weights but I love the tubing.

Do you have Punch, Kick Jam?

I did TJ for three months. I got Turbo Fire for Christmas and I am now on week 4. My knees aren't the best either. I do watch Ally (the modifer) and do a lot of the moves that way. I do jump but find later that my knees are a bit sore. I love it though. I love the high energy and her positive attitude. I wish I found Chalene sooner.

Good luck with your decision.

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2/8/11 10:02 P

I love turbo fire myself but there is definitely alot of jumping so if you have knee problems, it may not be right for you. I just started chalean extreme myself and I hate lifting weights but she makes it fun and I love the music!

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2/8/11 8:02 P

I love Turbo Fire but there is a lot of jumping so it may be hard on your knees. The modification may work for you. Don't be intimidated...the more you do it, the easier the moves get!

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2/8/11 7:53 P

If your a cardio junkie then you will love Turbo Fire, although it does include plyometrics their is a girl that does intense modifications. Good luck with your choice.

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2/8/11 7:51 P

Turbo fire is awesome! I started it Jan 3 and am loving it! I'm going to do a turbofire/chalean extreme hybrid when I am done. I highly recommend either one!

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2/8/11 7:34 P

Hi I would highly recommend Mesocycle 1,2 & 3 I found my set off of ebay for 100 less then on collage video it was someones used unwanted set but I really love it!! www.collagevideo.com/searchresults.aspx?ty
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2/8/11 7:29 P

I've been doing the regular Turbo Jam workouts for about 6 weeks now and even with the added hand weights, I sweat, I bounce, high energy and I do get winded and drippy, but I feel like I'm recovering way too quick. Looking for something to ramp up the intensity of the cardio again (I am a junkie) but also needing some FUN Strength Training.

So, I'm saving my pennies, but don't know where the next good step to go would be: Turbo Jam Fat Blaster, Turbo Fire (looks really intimidating) or ChaLEAN Extreme.

One more thing - I do have some knee problems which don't seem to be too aggravated by Turbo Jam, Cardio Party, Turbo Sculpt or Turbo Abs (all of which I do every week, a couple of times each). So when I say I bounce, I do as much as I possibly can unless my knees are bothering me then I just go to low impact but keep the energy high.

Suggestions, comments anyone?