TurboJam Review : The Turbo Jam Phenomenon

Another featured Beachbody review of the TurboJam DVD workout. The Turbo Jam cardio exercise is covered in detail in our recent hands on reviews.

The rise in Turbo Jams popularity is staggering. People are truly happy with this product and it’s not hard to see why. Unlike most television promoted exercise plans, Turbo Jam relies on hard work to achieve fast weight loss results.

It’s a fact that most exercise miracle-working cures don’t work. If losing weight, and being a muscle toned fitness buff was easy, then let’s face it, most of us would choose to be that way. We’d all be walking around with our shirts unbuttoned to show off our shapely abs and running a few miles a day just because we can.

The reality is so much gloomier. In order to lose weight and keep it off, you have to sweat. You have to work at it each and every day. You have to eat properly, which means cutting back or abstaining from your favorite sweet treats and greasy foods.

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Exercise (see other exercise reviews) is rarely comfortable. You’re stretching, flexing and working on muscles in order to make them larger and more resilient. The more muscle you have, the more calories you burn doing every day things. That’s why it’s a bit hard to believe that by following the Turbo Jam exercise program, you will burn 1000 calories, and drop ten pounds or ten inches in ten days. Frankly, that’s unlikely.

If you were to go to the gym and work out at a high intensity, you would probably only burn six hundred calories in an hour. Yet, the longest Turbo Jam workout is only forty-five minutes. Somehow the numbers don’t match, and are probably inflated in order to sell the product.

TurboJam Overview

If you were to buy the Turbo Jam fitness program, it would cost you 3 monthly payments of $19.95 plus shipping and handling. You would receive five videos in total: Learn and Burn, which is 30 minutes long, Turbo Sculpt, which is 40 minutes long, 20 Minute Workout, which is 20 minutes, Cardio Party, which is 45 minutes and Ab Jam, which is 20 minutes long. You would also receive Elite 11 flashcards, which show you the moves you need to learn, and how to achieve them. You would also get the diet plan, Turbo Sculpting Gloves and a Rapid Results Program.

For the price, that’s not a bad deal if it works. The question is, does it work?

Many people have bought the Turbo Jam exercise and diet plan, and by all reports, it works. They may not report losing the advertised ten pounds in ten days, but they do lose weight, generally feel healthier and like the program.

Does it Work?

By combining kick boxing, aerobics and a good diet plan, Turbo Jam works. Discussion boards all over the Internet are full of people saying that the program works for them and that they love to work out using it.

Chalene Johnson is a good host, and the videos are filled with easy to listen to dance music, to keep you motivated.

The biggest reason why Turbo Jam has turned into a fitness phenomenon is that it’s genuinely fun. You get a good workout and have fun doing it. As a result, people keep doing it, and don’t give up. If you can look forward to your workout, then it’s far more likely that you will continue to do it.

Most people don’t enjoy going to a gym every day and pumping weights and running on the treadmill. It’s not appealing, and at the same time it can be time consuming. Most people live busy lives. They work for eight hours or more, have kids and wives or husbands at home, not to mention all the little things that need doing on a daily basis and they just don’t have the 1-2 hours they would need to go to the gym and workout. Add to that the expense of a gym membership and the fact that many people feel uncomfortable working out in front of others, and you can see why Turbo Jam is so popular.

Are there any Cons to doing Turbo Jam?

There are a few things that might deter someone from buying Turbo Jam. Some people complain that the program is hard on their knees, and so they can’t complete the program. Some people don’t like the dance music, and because the infomercial suggests that you will lose so much weight in so little time, they are disappointed when they don’t lose that much weight.

However, while you may not lose the pounds promised in so short a time, it’s definitely no sham that you will lose weight if you stick to the diet and exercise plans. Turbo Jam works the major muscle groups, and while it might not burn the 1000 pounds the infomercials say it will it does burn a lot of calories. Turbo Jam is a total body workout that is fun and easy to use.

That’s the point really. By combining a good diet and regular exercise, you’ve found the recipe to weight loss and total body fitness. If Turbo Jam helps you to achieve that, then it’s well worth the three payments of $19.95.

Along with all of the products you receive when you purchase Turbo Jam, you also have access to their 24-hour help line. You can have live chats with Chalene and talk to others who are going through the same trials and tribulations you might encounter. This in itself can mean the difference between failure and success. If you need a pick me up, have a question, or just wish to talk to others who are using Turbo Jam, you can do it by accessing the 24-hour help line.

Our Conclusion

While Turbo Jam isn’t for everyone, it definitely is a good workout plan and worth the money. It’s a lot of work and you’ll have to show some perseverance in order to succeed, but if you want to seriously lose weight, get fitter and feel better about yourself, there really is no other way besides hard work to achieve that.

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sana makes this comment

TurboJam Review : The Turbo Jam Phenomenon

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

I started at the end of December 2011 and now it is 24 of Januar with the loss of 8 lb total eventhough I skipped at least 7 days total. it works.. and unlike others, I love the music. that is the only thing keeps me motivated to finish the DVD . I only did kick punch jam dvd... no other DVDs has been used but add 3 days a week treadmill to it will help you lose weight. remember, I did not eat junk food or fat food. just regular 5 meal per day food. after workout I just dont feel like eating dinner so I only eat vegtables, fruit peanut butter and bread! it works!
Renea makes this comment

TurboJam Review : The Turbo Jam Phenomenon

Wednesday, 23 November 2011

I am a first time mother, and i tried EVERTHING to shed those baby lbs.. I started turbo jams last month and love it. Lost 10lbs with turbo jams and dieting. Its so fun and easy when i can work out at my own home with the baby watching and clapping along with the video.:-)
ashley makes this comment

My favorite workout :)

Saturday, 06 November 2010

Turbo jam is my fave workout! :) I first purchased slim in 6 workout program, but it got boring very fast(to me). So when i saw turbo jam i was excited... When i first started it i kept "having my blond" moments lol, and forget the moves , but i still get those time from time... After doing it for a few months, i added the turbo scuplt and 3t's video and the ab workout...and i was able to finally break in my treadmill...i did get restless doing the same thing, so i tried a few other workouts out though... Its just wasnt the same for me...I LOVE TURBO JAM AND CHALLENE...nothing else compares even close.... So after a few months of not doing TJ i have to rebuild my stamina with it...and then i think i will get her other workout videos a try...but seriously i love her, she is an awesome trainer so upbeat and motivating....
Kody makes this comment

Thursday, 01 July 2010

Chalene made a good workout with this and fun too!
angela makes this comment

Tuesday, 25 May 2010

turbo jam is great but i always hurt myself. its to fast and i always bend my ankle and i also broke 3 toes!!!! not even kidding!!! i love it but when my legs start getting tired i start making mistakes and then i hurt myself bad! not a good product for safety. love it but try something less stressful like malibu pilates.
aj makes this comment

Thursday, 04 March 2010

I love TJ! Ive had the DVD's for about 2 years, and when i was doing them faithfully, i saw good reslts. It really toned me up ALOT! My legs became firmer, and my arms got really toned ( i use the blue sculpting gloves with every workout) Im excited to start doing them faithfully again. I lOVE the fact i dont have to drive all the way to the gym, and I can do ALL the workout in the privacy of my own home! Then after im done i can just jump right in the shower, and dont have to drive all the way home. I LOVE TJ!
ggirl makes this comment

Experience voice

Thursday, 18 February 2010

I LOST 70 pounds in 1 year with turbo jam, doing the diet and the wok outs. However, my knees are killing me. I love turbo jam, and I would like to start doing it again but don't know how withthe knee problem. I was doing something roge maybe did not turn the knee like I had to.
JENNY BAIN makes this comment

Turbo Jam

Monday, 15 February 2010

I Love Turbo Jam... I've been doing it since January 4th..I've lost 13 pounds and have lost inches.. I am having a bit of trouble out of my knees ( probly from old age 38) but they do offer low impact versions of the excercises by watching the designated people in the program. So when my knee starts acting up, I just switch to the lower impact excercise. Its fun, and It goes by really fast. I am planning to keep doing Turbo Jam untill I get to my ideal weight and have the beach body I've always wanted. Hopefully , that'll be by summer. I only have 20 more pounds to loose.
frankie makes this comment

1 month results

Tuesday, 09 February 2010

After 1 month I had measurable results. While the scale didn't change much, I lost an inch each from my arms, legs, waist, and chest. The best thing is that I lost 3 inches from my hips! Like all exercise though, the more intensely and frequently you do it, the better your results will be. I just got more TurboJam videos for my collection. The most I do it, the more I love it. Turbo Jam is fun, and it works!
Ashley makes this comment

Turbo Jam is awesome!

Friday, 22 January 2010

I bought turbo jam... after I had my 2nd Kid and it is amazing! I love the music and the workouts. They are sooo much fun. I love the turbo sculpt especially. As long as you are doing the turbo sculpt and the other works along with it. You WILL get into shape. I love the sweaty energized feeling I get when I am done with the workouts, I feel like I accomplished my goals.
Kimbery makes this comment

Help...Turbo Jam Guidebook or Daily Work

Wednesday, 28 October 2009

I have recently moved into a new home...I have unpacked most of our boxes and cannot find my Turbo Jam Guidebook...really all I want is the daily workout calendar...does anyone have a copy of one I could have or borrow to copy or would anyone be willing to scan theirs and send it to me? Or send me a email with the calendar typed up? THANKS!!
Dee makes this comment

Tuesday, 13 October 2009

I ordered Turbo Jam and am getting ready to start using it as soon as it arrives, however on one of the reviews I read that it isn't good for people with knee injuries. Can anyone tell me if there are modified movements for such issues? I have had one knee surgery and was told no high impact workouts. Please advise. Thanks!
kenny makes this comment

Wednesday, 15 July 2009

Have you heard about Beachbody Insanity? It just came out and looking at the video, looks very tough. Review on weightloss-hq will be out shortly.
Clare Deegan makes this comment

Which is Best - Turbo Jam Max Results ve

Wednesday, 15 July 2009

I'm looking for a work-out to do in my "rest period" as I have almost completed my P90X 90 day work-out. I need something that is really going to challenge me because I'm in great shape due to the P90X! Do you have any suggestions on what would be the best program as I heard Turbo Jam is the best - but which one? Please email. Thank You
AB makes this comment

Thursday, 14 May 2009

Turbo Jam is great! After doing even the 20 Minute Workout a few times, it gets easier and becomes more fun once you get the moves down. After doing the 20 Minute Workout and Learn and Burn for two days, I can button my size two shorts (which were REALLY tight before) without sucking in and having my legs squash out of the leg holes. I'm looking to lose twenty pounds, not 200, and it works great. I'm vegan, so I don't follow the diet plan, but I eat under 800 cals a day, no junk food, lots of water and do ab workouts in addition to TJ and it DOES WORK. You won't get fit by WATCHING the people on the video exercise, you have to try. You don't even have to do the moves perfectly- I break a sweat and I stop for water breaks and don't always kick at the right time. You're up and moving- that's what matters. It's definitely worth it.
VANESSA E makes this comment

Thursday, 07 May 2009

IT IS SO MUCH FUN,I LOVE CHALENE.... SHE IS REALLY MOTIVATING, AND SHE IS ALWAYS HIGH SPIRITED. THAT MAKES IT FUN. WELL I HAVE LOST 40LB. IN 5 MTHS. AND I LOVE MY BODY, AND SO DOSE MY HUSBAND. TURBO JAM WAS THE BEST THING THAT HAPPEND TO ME, OR SHOULD I SAY MY HUSBAND AND I.
Darrin makes this comment

Turbo Jam - What do you want from a wo

Thursday, 30 April 2009

I'm Darrin, Canadian Male 39yrs old. Firstly, ignore the many "just got it, here's what its like" reviews - they're pointless. Most folk quit a workout routine like TJ within 4 months. If you're looking for long term results, only pay attention to reviews posted by those who've lived with the workouts long term - blowing $100 on a snap review is the last thing you want. After using Turbo Jam daily for the past 7-8 months, here's my good, bad & ugly about the system: The routines are between 30 to 55 minutes in length, the average being 40 minutes. The good: *Turbo Jam works as promised. *There are plenty of discs to choose from - boredom isn't an excuse to not work out. *Chalean is always positive. The bad: *The workouts are *very* dance oriented. *The music is generic hip-hop/techno dance mixes. *There are too many people on set vying for camera time. Really, too many people can be distracting. *Some confused camera work - at times you'll want to see a change up and the camera is trained on one of the low-impact girls instead. *I'd prefer Turbo Jam if the workouts were another 10-15 minutes longer than they are. I seem to be just getting a steam up and it's time to cool down. *While there is always at least one Man on set, this workout is geared for & aimed squarely at Women. The opening music says it all: L-L-L-Ladies... The ugly: *The best workout DVDs allow you to turn off the music and workout with the instruction only. ie: You provide your own music. Turbo Jam doesn't give you the choice - it's Turbo Jam music or nothing. Sadly, muting the sound isn't an option - you rely heavily on Chalean's cues to transition to the next move. Turbo Jam allows you to "pump up" the music with certain discs. Not something I want in the first place. *Since Turbo Jam is *so* dance oriented, choreography becomes an issue. If you're not much of a dancer, you'll find a fair-to-medium learning curve. I find myself doing each workout three days in a row - the first day to reacquaint myself with the moves, the second to get good and the third to give it 100%. *Chelean has a habit of commenting on the music - she'll tell us how it's easy to workout with "great" music like that in the background, how "this" is her "favorite" song etc. - When you don't like the music and aren't given the choice to provide your own, it gets annoying in a hurry. I rate Turbo Jam 7 out of 10. If the workouts were 10 minutes longer and you had the option to silence the really, very generic music (my opinion), Turbo Jam would be unbeatable. Too bad, maybe next time...
gman makes this comment

turbojam definitely works

Wednesday, 08 April 2009

So many people talk about their success on our forum and other forums, its not a hoax. It is all about actually doing the workouts, cut out most junk food and you will lose weight! Good luck!
Emilee makes this comment

Tuesday, 07 April 2009

i really want to try turbo jam and i have been trying to look into it and i think that now im going to order it like THIS WEEK! and well i am a really self consious person so i think that it will help me with my weight problems. well at least i hope so ha ha. i remember telling my mom last year that i wanted this and she said no its just a scam but now she thinks shes putting on the pounds and wants to start it now because somebody at her work did it and lost over 20 pounds lol... shes so weird ha
TJ Fan makes this comment

Sunday, 04 January 2009

Turbo Jam is available for Canadians on Amazon.ca or the Chapters/Indigo websites. There are 2 volumes, V1: Cardio Party & Ab Jam and V2: Learn & Burn, Turbo Sculpt, 20 minute workout for $16.99 each. Doesn't come with the extras (flashcards, sculpting gloves etc) but it's still a steal rather than paying US$59.95. I just ordered mine and I can't wait for it!
gman makes this comment

Sunday, 27 July 2008

Thanks for the great comments. Please do post in our turbo jam forum area. We'd love to see that area grow as large as our P90x group has.
Tracie makes this comment

Saturday, 26 July 2008

I agree with Meredith whole-heartedly. TJ is so fun, its quick, it
Elly makes this comment

Tuesday, 22 July 2008

I recieved my Turbo Jam set in the mail on Saturday the 19th of July. I spent the next day doing the Learn & Burn. Last night I did the 20 minute workout and had such a blast that I started it over and did it again!! I love Turbo Jam and I would highly recommend it without hesitation. I also have a hard time with crunches on the floor. But after my 1st Turbo Jam workout, I can feel my abs (sore) and I didnt lie on the floor once yesterday. Turbo Jam is definately worth it. I'm 257 lbs and I'm already addicted to TJ. I usually have a hard time with my weight keeping up with workout DVD's. But TJ moves in such a way that I can get the full workout and I'm sweating like a pig when I'm done. WooHOO!
Matishia makes this comment

Turbo Jams is the Bomb!

Monday, 30 June 2008

I purchased my first set of turbo jam's tapes in 2005 and someone stole them from me! That is just how great they are. I love to dance so turbo jams is definitely a fun work out! I purchased my 2nd set 2 months ago and it is even better than before! I recommend it! Go out and get it!
Katy makes this comment

I love Turbo Jam

Saturday, 03 May 2008

I had seen this infomercial numerous times and was a dedicated "FIRM BELIEVER" but I wanted something new and finally ordered the Turbo Jam set. I LOVE IT!!!! It is so much fun and the people in the video are "real". They don't look like perfect performers, they actually sweat and they have a built in water break which is so great!!! I suggest this to anyone looking for a fun workout!
Lauren makes this comment

sounds perfect for me

Wednesday, 30 April 2008

I really appreciate this review. I was not sure if I wanted to purchase Turbo Jam but after reading this I have decided to give it a try.

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