This is my first review ever, so bear with me. About me: I've been exercising for about 15 years and would call myself moderately advanced (I can do and enjoy Cathe). Recently, I found myself in a cardio slump (I was still lifting heavy)until I found Turbo Jam. Upon previewing I was not sure if this was for me. The music is not my thing - I like Indie Rock, but I decided to give it a try.
The workout is a lot of fun; it's what I'd hoped Taebo would be, which wound up driving me nuts with all the counting and yelling, not to mention all the Christian references. Besides the kickboxing, there are fun dance moves, all with a strong focus on the core. To my surprise, I started to get into the music; it's very well matched to the moves and is actually very motivating! Also motivating are the background exercisers: they appear real and are obviously having fun.

Besides the cardio workouts (Learn and Burn, 20 minute workout, and Cardio Parties 1 and 2) there are additional workouts: Ab Jam, which is the only ab workout, besides the FIRM's 5 day abs, I have ever enjoyed and will be able to stick with. It consists of 10 minutes of standing ab work and 10 minutes on the floor.
Lower Body Jam is also fun and I'm really able to feel the work in my outer thighs.
Additionally, there is Turbo Sculpt, which is a high rep/low weight routine that works the entire body. This one is a little hard for me to use, as I do a heavy 3-way split every week. It probably is a nice way to change things up.
Chalene gives excellent pointers throughout all her workouts and is very motivating and encouraging.

If I can give one tip to people on the fence it's don't just preview it: do it!

Instructor Comments:
Chalene is genuinely enthusiastic about her system; very encouraging, repeatedly points out that the workout can be done low-impact or with smaller moves.

Marianne G