Turbo Fire

I started Turbo Fire last Thursday, so today was my 7th day doing the suggested "class schedule."

Turbo Fire is an intense, kickboxing-based cardio program that incorporates some good stretching and core work as well. I believe towards the end of the 12-week program there will be some light toning work using exercise bands. So far I have been able to keep up with the workouts, although I have been using some of the modified moves since I am just getting back into shape. I can do a couple of squat jumps and then I modify, I can do a couple of burpies and then I modify, etc.

I really try to push myself but not TOO hard. It definitely burns the calories and gets the heartrate up. I like that I can do it at home before anyone wakes up and be done with my workout.

I am considering adding strength training, possibly following this program. I am concerned about the recovery necessary, though, and I might wait until my 12-weeks are finished with Chalene (she is pretty awesome and inspiring, by the way, and it really does feel like you are in the gym with her).

I am also continuing my swimming, trying to aim for at least 3-5 miles a week in addition to everything else. Swimming is more therapy for me than exercise, but it still counts.

So many questions are bouncing around in my head after reading The New Rules of Lifting for Women: Lift Like a Man, Look Like a Goddess last night as far as calories necessary to feed the metabolism and allow for proper muscle recovery, etc.

So far I am tracking on My Fitness Pal (MFP) and I LOVE that. It will calculate your calorie need based on all your stats. It has an extensive food database that is easy to use. I like that, though I spend a fair amount of time logging everything in, I don't have to obsess about what I am eating. I always know where I am in my calorie-intake and where I need to be. The website is also a great place to find info, in fact, it's where I found the recommendation to do Turbo Fire.

So that's what I'm doing right now. . . it is working as I've lost about 20 pounds since mid-April. I've only been actively working out since mid-June, though, so most of that weight has come off in about 6 weeks. It feels good.

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