Like others, I received this workout as a bonus with PiYO. I have enjoyed instructor Chalene's Turbo Jam workouts in the past, and since I like kickboxing, I thought I would like TF Low HIIT 20, especially because 1) it's short, and 2) it's low impact, two things I generally prefer in my cardio! ;)

Chalene teaches this workout in three rounds. First, she has you learn the moves and at a moderate tempo, then comes the first HIIT segment where you take those same moves at a faster pace, then you return to to the moderate tempo and "mark" the moves, and finally, you finish the round with a final HIIT segment of those same moves. This entire sequence is repeated for two more rounds, with a different set of exercises used each round.

I found this a little less intense than some of the Turbo Jams I've tried, partly due to the length (it's actually 19.5 minutes total), and partly because the moves are more toned down. There's not much kicking, which is a shame because I really enjoy those moves. There are a lot of moves I find kind of boring, such as zig zag, punch repeaters, and speed bag. However, the second round includes capoeira, which I've always liked, as well as some other fun moves such as high-low punches.

There is a huge cast for this--maybe 20 people?--and the mood is high energy. Overall, I did enjoy this workout, and I like that it's a nice quick cardio option.

Instructor Comments:
Chalene is kind of like the head cheerleader, which can get a bit annoying at times, at least to me; I find that I can only take her in smaller doses. She generally offers good mirrored cueing.

Beth C (aka toaster)