Turbo Fire...ready or not....

Here I come!!! I'm so excited to start up this new program from Chalean Johnson, she's amazing, and this gives me something to start up for the fall, and gear up for...ahhhh...I'm gonna say it... WINTER EATING!!! Because, we all know it, its coming, I can already feel it, I'm hungry, and I want to make delicious meals, and mouthwatering desserts! Let's fight it off, or at least help out with Turbo Fire.

Here, read all about it and let me know if you want in too!

What is TurboFire®?

TurboFire is a total-body cardio-conditioning workout program with the best music and the best trainer, where you get the best spot in class. The upbeat music motivates you to dial up your intensity levels, doing kickboxing drills and aerobic exercises mixed with dance moves in a class setting. Your instructor is the highly sought-after, award-winning Chalene Johnson, creator of other successful programs like Turbo Jam® and ChaLEAN Extreme.® Anyone looking to achieve peak fitness levels can complete the TurboFire program in either 12 weeks, or 20 weeks with Advanced TurboFire Classes.

How does it work?

Exercising at your max in short (less than 1 minute) intervals improves aerobic and anaerobic energy release and cranks up your body’s metabolism to burn calories faster. So you burn more stored body fat to help you recover from the workout. This occurs because the intense intervals fatigue your muscle groups. In turn, your body works overtime to replenish the tired muscles with oxygen, creating the AfterBurn Effect, which can last for up to 24 hours after you’ve finished class.

Why is it effective?

It’s all about the HIIT. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) burns up to 9x more fat and calories than traditional cardio. These HIIT moves are known as “Fire Drills.” Unlike traditional cardio, HIIT means working out at your max in up to 1-minute intervals. As a result, your body burns up to 9x more fat and calories. Even after you’re done with class, your body continues to burn calories for up to a 24-hour period. This means 4 minutes of HIIT can be more effective than 30 to 45 minutes on a treadmill or stair climber.

Chalene Johnson is your class instructor.

With 20 years of experience as one of the most popular fitness instructors in the nation, Chalene’s learned that a class setting encourages the excitement and energy needed to get the most out of your workout. Now she’s bringing that same experience to your home. Unlike her Turbo classes in Southern California, you won’t need a reservation or to stand in line for an hour. Chalene’s

already saved the best spot in class for you. Anytime you want to turn up the burn, just Push Play.

What makes TurboFire unique?

The music behind TurboFire makes this program unlike any other. Chalene has custom-designed the best beats so each move is perfectly choreographed to songs like “It’s Tricky,” “Push It,” and “Give It All You Got.” Music is a major motivator. It’s what gets you to pump those arms harder and kick your legs higher so you get the best workout from every class, and you look forward to

your classes every time.

And, here’s a neat & tidy chart describing the contents of the programs:

Well, I think that just about sums it all up! I think that Chalene’s new program is going to be something great!

I'm so pumped to start up something new for the fall....anyone want to join me?!!!

 If so, email me, my address is on the top right hand side of  my blog! Or just comment...

Little Red Riding Hood

I'm sooooo excited to be a part of the Little Red Riding Hood Bike Marathon event going on this weekend! In support of curing breast cancer, 3,000 women will be in on it as well to have the ride of our lives!!

I'll be doing the 35 mile ride, there are other distances to choose from too. This will be something I'm so happy to achieve and say 'I've done it'! Who knows maybe I'll love it so much, next year I'll be doing the 100 mile ride!

If you want to be apart of it here is the link for more info 'Little Red Riding Hood'

The tickets are all sold out, although there is a link from there to buy off of others who are trying to resell theirs. If you live in Utah, check on ksl too, there are several for super cheap!! (alot cheaper than what I got mine for)

Haven't done any marathon's, races, or triathlons??? Now is a great time!

This time of year is loaded with them.

Challenge yourself and achieve it!

Super Saturday!!!

Walking faster FEELS better - it feels good to be going aerobic.
Speed walking is one of the best ways to burn fat. For example: At 150 lbs. the calories burned per mile at about 4.0mph will burn over 100 calories. Your staying at a fat burning heart rate, thus burning all those unwanted fat cells.

Don't become consistent in this routine though...your body needs confusion. Start this out for about 2 weeks then change it up to running slowly, or even add in a 30 second sprint here and there. You will love the feeling when you are done.
And hey...30 minutes of speed walking, anyone can do - just head to the mall and pace around the stores, you get the best of both worlds!


Increased speed does the following:1. Puts you in a higher Target Heart Rate
2. Shifts goal from weight loss to increased fitness and endurance
3. Increases flexibility of muscles and joints
4. Changes Weight Loss Goal
5. Enables you to finish same distance in less time
6. Tones muscles
7. Increases impact (This is a two-edged sword. Can introduce or aggravate injuries. On the plus side, can build stronger bones, slow down Osteoperosis.)

*Remember - Always talk to your doctor before starting a workout your body isn't familiar with, you don't want to cause injury or health issue.