Turbo Jam

Karen: This was kinda fun at first but I got bored pretty quickly with the TurboJam workouts. And, the lack of desire to put on the tapes made it impossible to get into shape wiht it, unfortunately. Should’ve saved my money.

Talia: I decided to try Turbo Jam after seeing an infomercial promiseing 10 lbs or 10 inches of weight loss in 10 days. Well, that didn’t happen. 10 days came and went and I didn’t see any differecne at all. I didn’t like the workouts either. Disappointing!

Rheanne: Oh I hurt myself doing TurboJam, the third week I had the video I just totally twisted my back wrong trying to follow along. I haven’t touched it since, that was about a year ago. Still searching for the best product.

Mindy: I barely even broke a sweat with Turbo Jam, maybe that was bcs the dance moves were confusing. I gave up on this after about 3 days.

Judy: WATCH OUT FOR THIS COMPANY!!! ! I TRIED TO GET MY MONEY BACK ON TURBO JAM AFTER IT DIDN”T WORK, AND THEY NEVER RESPONDED TO MY EMAILS OR CALLS!! THESE ARE NOT TRUSTWORTHY PEOPLE.

Eve: So the first time I did TurboJam, I MAY have burned 700 calories, like the ad said I could, but I could not walk for like 4 days, I was so sore. So, I’m sure it did no good in the end, since I was just basically laying on the couch for half a week, putting the calories rihgt back on.

Amanda: Chalene Johnson is ANNOYING i was not impress with Turbo Jam, not at all.

JBN_1959: Hi I’m curious about the music on these videos. This is something you can never realy know about from the company, so I thought I ask here. I am so sick of generic stuff, I want something good to workout to thx.

Catherine: Not so bad at first but it didn’t take long to reach a plateau with TurboJam. I just didn’t feel pushed enough after the first few times. It was disappointing bcs I had fun but if I’m not breaking a sweat, there’s just no point.

maya: uh oh, you couldn’t get ur money back for Turbo Jam? I just emailed the Beach Body company for that very reason. I thought they refunded you if you didnt get ur results?

Blanca: Hi JBN, to answer your question: the music SUCKS on Turbo Jam. That’s part of why i stopped going it.

Mariska: BORING. And I HATE working out at home anyway tyring to follow TurboJam just made it worse.

vanessa: i thought Turbo Jam was all aerobics, i didn’t realize i needed to have weights to. Now i have to go out and buy them, and i don’t know if this program is really good enough to be worth it.

g.jeffries: this just didn’t give me enough guidance. exercising is good but i need some diet advice too. overall, turbojam was not very complete for weight loss, maybe ok for those who just need to tone or soemting.

Alice: Not so good. I liked 5 Factor Diet better, and the website has more information and advice.

heidi: Turbo Jam was the worst exercise video i ever tried & i never got my money back either. THUMBS DOWN, do not bother.

David: I like the moves, tho I don’t always get up an do them. sometimes i just watch turbojam for fun.

enna101: holy cow i was curious about that comment about turbojam being sold by an untrustworthy company – it didn’t take long to find a lot of neg stuff posted about them online! sure looks like a scam, no thanks!!!

Suzanne: Wait, u have to have weights for Turbo Jam? That’s annoying, i just ordered it and i dont own any weights.

Sonya: Do you have to do this everyday, I really want something I do not hve to commit so miuch time to.

Grace: I received my Turbo Jam video a month ago, and i was looking forward to seeing results in 10 days as advertised on TV. I did the workout every day and i felt sure i was doing it right. But i never broke a sweat, and at 10 days there were no results at all. But i thought i could get my money back as guaranteed. I emailed the compnay and called 3 times , but i received no response at all. I am very upset about this because to me a guarantee should mean something.

jenny: whoa there’s a ton of complaints against this company you might wanna check this out before you order Turbo Jam. Just look it up.

Fran Bernard: Seems awfully expensive for a workout video. Do you really gotta pay more than $60 for the whole TurboJam thing? I think I’d be better off with doing something more than just following some dance moves or whatever she does.

Chellie: Thanks for on the info everyone, anyone find something they did like?

Blair: Turbo Jam just wasn’t a.) challenging, or b.) fun. These are the things i need from an exercise video, and this didnt have it.

Dee Roberts: BEWARE of TurboJam!! I only wish I had known first. I ordered it 6 months ago and was charged more than the price I had authorized, and have not been able to get my money back yet. And the worst part is, i am not the only one. Lots of people are listing complaints and filing charges against the company so again, BEWARE!

sheryl: I just saw this advertised yesterday on tv and was getting pretty hyped up. I do alot of at home work outs and thought that this would be great to add to my collection. But after reading all these negative things I don’t think I would even attempt to order this product. Thanks so much for this site. Rest assured no one will sucker me into this or anything else. It will end up coming back one day and biting them in the “you know where”

Nancy: Well thanks for a great site here. I was just about to order Turbo Jam and decided to check it out here. I am sooo glad I did. I would hate to loose my hard earned money on something that no one else liked and some had so much trouble getting their money back. And too the poor people that hurt themselves trying those workouts. Thanks for a great site, and keep up the good work.

Leah: The comments on this website have really helped me to determine whether or not to waste my money on TurboJam . . . NOT! Thanks!

Jeana: Thanks for the info everyone. I am glad I read this before ordering…

Ashley: All of these bad comments on here is amazing to me! Turbo Jams is what has inspired me to lose 50 pounds, keep it off and enjoy working out. I have never personally met someone who didn’t like Turbo Jams, and if they did they are probably just too lazy to try to finish the killer workouts.

Craig: Ashley, its pretty obvious you work for Turbojam. The product is a piece of TV infomercial crap period. If you want results, take a good fat burner and really work out. I do both and have results, toys will do you no good.

Michelle: I also ordered turbo jam and got vey bored in less than a week. Also found hard to follow. I don’t recommend this dvd colletion to anyone. The dvd’s are collecting dust in my closet.

Samantha: I just ordered turbo jam and today was my first day working out and I felt it, but I don’t know about the results yet, I hope it works.

Karen: I have been doing TaeBo for years, but wanted to try this because I love to dance. I have been using it for over a month with NO results. You also need to buy weights, which they do not tell you on the TV ad. As a medical professional I know that you are not suppose to work same muscle group 2 days in a row, muscles need time to heal. This DVD’s have most of the same moves in them. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!! You cannot get a refund from the company like they say you can.

Heather: *TurboJam*This company is a scam!! They told me I could get free access to some web site and then charged me $39 for some membership and refused to credit me my money back. BY the time I received my credit card statement and realized I had been charged it was over 30 days old and they used that as their excuse. Funny how they can charge you for something you have never even used. THIS COMPANY IS A SCAM!! Their product is poor and they will not give you your money back!!

Monica: So…I just ordered this program and I wish I had read comments about it first. I have a question though, for the people who couldn’t get their money back…Did anyone think of reporting them to the better business bureau? or finding a lawyer? I mean, if that’s really the case, their infomercials and whatnot are false advertising, which is punishable by law and you should be able to find some way to get your money back.

Debi: I was gonig to order it today, but after reading the complaints, I’m going with NO! I do have whats called THE FIRM and I like that workout…anywho, The better business bureau is worthless, if you want results, contact your local attorney gernerals office and ask for or look up on their website for the consumer affairs dept. They will do something. I have used them before. If anything, it scares the crap out of companies and you’ll get better results and sometimes your money back. I used them for a complaint when I had furniture delievered and they tore up my door trying to bring it in. The company didn’t want to pay for the damage. It was their fault and they knew it. I sent a letter to the company along with copying it to the consumer affiars dept. I got a check for the damage door 3 weeks later..

Rhonda: I am so glad that I read these comments before ordering! I saw the infomercial while at the gym and I got all hyped up. After reading only 1 positive comment, I think that I will pass. Thanks.

Bobbi: My biggest concern from all these comments is the companies business practices, so I wouldn’t buy this even if it was a good work out, which it isn’t from all these comments. Thank you people for being honest, if it was such a good workout more positive reviews would be up here. If the company isn’t honest about their advertised product and policies then I would not trust the product to be quality.

Melanie: People are saying you barely broke a sweat? Are you SERIOUS!? My guess is that you were barely putting any energy into your workout. Yes, it may take a couple times to get the moves down pat… but ANY workout program is like that. So do the Learn & Burn… learn the moves, and then rock it out! How can you possibly get bored on this program???? TURBO is the best! My guess is that those who are complaining didn’t try very hard… and my other guess is that those who didn’t see results didn’t change their eating habits. It comes with food suggestions and a plan you can use to get ideas for how to change your diet… so USE IT! You can’t do Turbo Jam while eating burger combos, pizza and pop and expect to be thin in a matter of days. I’m sick of reading all of these comments on this site in general from lazy people. have you noticed that exercise programs get thumbs down yet people are giving diet pills thumbs up? So, fine… take diet pills, lose weight temporarily and put potentially harmful substances in your body… but that’s not for me. I’d rather get off my DUFF and make myself healthy on the inside AND out!

Jen: Okay, I see this is not a good weight loss program. However, does anybody recommend it for those who don’t really need to lose much weight, but to tone up? If so, then I’ll try it from eBay… so much cheaper!

Sara: I can’t believe I fell for Turbojam. I am not complaining, I mean I did it myself, but what I got for the $$$ was absolutely ridiculous-JUNK. I wished I read the reviews first and on sensational.com for Turbo Jam. Not recommenced. No thank you, I will stick with jogging, healthy diet and good supplements.

Anonymous: I was about to order online until I visited this website and thanks to all those that put their efforts in letting the consumers know about the product. I’m really glad I didn’t. =(

ami: wow i seriuosly thought that this product would be good for me. but thanks to all of you, i change my mind. does anybody know about hip hop abs? does it work better?

Chris: I have not tried HipHop abs but the review sounds much better and people seem to like it. Hope thjat helps.

Heather: turbo jame is my favorite ! I lost 3 pounds the first week and its actually fun. And i agree with Melanie, if you dont break a sweat and don’t see any results then youre probably lazy and cant keep up with few of the OLD people who are in the video. Thats pretty upsetting because theres like a 50 year old women in it busting moves and looks GREAT. So i dont know what youre all talking about. Maybe if ya try and quit complaining you’ll see that its not that bad.

Shara: **BEWARE** THIS COMPANY IF YOU DO NOT LIKE TURBOJAM WILL NOT EASILY GIVE YOUR MONEY BACK!!

Susan: I read these reviews after I’d already ordered Turbo Jam and was really worried. But I received it on schedule and thought it looked fun, but I like kick boxing. I’m going to try the diet and program as suggested and will report back! I previewed the video, and Charlene IS a tad annoying, but most of these videos are!

Stacey: I actually love Turbo Jam and think Chalene is a fun instructor. I have been doing the workouts for a little over a month now and have noticed a definite positive change in my energy level and muscle definition. I know nothing’s for everyone, but it works for me.

Amanda: An unfortunate thing happened to me; several days after ordering Turbo Jam, I slipped and got a hairline fracture on my ankle. So I knew it would be quite awhile before I’d be able to do anything like this, even though I did think it was a fun workout the two days I did it. But with the Dr bills and the time I took off from work (unpaid) i thought it would be smarter, financially, for me to return it, maybe order again next year if I could. Well, I sent it back 3 months ago and have STILL not gotten a refund. Wish I would’ve never ordered it in the first place.

julie g: i, like so many others was about to order this product…i am so glad i checked out this site first! thxs! i will not be ordering this product

Tiffany: It was fun, but I did not lose any weight…so really what’s the point? I bought the original and some upgrades so I am not rushing to get the new maximum results program.

Beatrice: I should of loked this up befor making my sister order Turbo Jam this morning. The comercial looked so good! I mean burning 1,000 calories an hour souds great! I tried calling to cance but they are closed. I’m thinking of calling my bank and making a stop payment. Or maybe I should try it out? I’m just scared I won’t bet my money back. I wonder if the people complaining really did try dieting and worked out everyday. To see results you really do have to work hard. I can’t make up my mind! =(

brittany: ???? holy crap i just bought this turbo jam thing and i’m pretty scared. It looked so fun on the tv. I deff. should have looked this website up before i bought it…..i’m gonna start the so called workouts tomorrow and i guess i’ll see…if it turns out a dud im gonna be really pissed.

Rita H.: I just purchased Turbo Jam. The reason I purchased it was because I had been doing the two programs that they had on “ON DEMAND” on our cable network and I really liked them. I hope all of these bad reviews are wrong. I will be back after I receive my dvd’s and let you all know. Thanks for all of the comments.

Tammy: I just watched the infomercial and called the number, but the operator was such a pain-in-the butt, I gave up and cancelled on the spot. I found this site, I’m so glad I cancelled.

kristin40: I have been using Turbo Jam for over a month now. I have lost about 8 lbs the first month and I know you will break a sweat if you put some effort into your workouts. Unfortunately, the Punch, Kick & Jam video SUCKS!!! I do agree with many people who have posted that the tapes are not worth the $ you pay for the set and the music is anything but motivational. I would want people who are considering purchasing this series to be aware these tapes are not the 10 lbs in 10 days as advertised. I think they are more for individuals that are seriously out of shape and will be discouraged by a more intense workout…maybe someone who is ready to take their workouts to one step past “sweating to the oldies”.

amanda: Turbo jam is awesome. I hate to work out but these dvds are fun. the turbo sculpt is my fav. For those of u that havent seen results or dont break a sweat u have to put some effort into your workouts and watch what u eat.

Patty: TurboJam is BORING! I thought it was sorta fun at first but by the 3rd time, I was tired of the workouts. I put lots of effort into this, but it just isn’t worth my time. And the music SUCKS, I might send it back but I’m afraid it wont be worht the effort..

Emma: I recently ordered Turbo Jam and have been doing the scheduled exercises for two weeks now. I’ve completely changed my diet (no more pizza, chips, pastas, etc.) and although I haven’t seen any weight loss yet, I can assure you I definitely break a sweat. My workout shirts are always soaked and I’m left feeling close to exhausted. While I haven’t seen any weight loss yet, I have seen a marked increase in my physical ability to do the videos. I’m still out of shape and a little overweight, but I can definitely see my endurance increasing. Good luck to everyone!!!

Tia: I thought Turbo Jam got old VERY quickly. It was boring music, rather redundant activities, and not that challenging. I notice that not many of you are reporting weight loss with this, and i think that is becuase this is not a very high-intensity aerobic workout. It just doesn’t have enough cardiovascular stuff to get the heart rate and metabolism going. The only way you are gonna lose weight with this is if you are on a major diet. Also, Chalene is a total robot, i can’t stand her.

Chris: I was lucky enough to have a friend that had the tapes, doesn’t like them and loaned them to me before I spent my money on this. Especially after seeing this site….

Annemarie: I ordered turbo jam in 2006 back when they were giving out the resistant band for one of the dvds as a bonus then i moved most of the tapes got scratched but i payed the extra ten dollars for the lifetime gurantee i told them i would even mail them the damaged tapes too bad they told me they didnt have my info on file my name address phone number and all my personal information in the system but conviently no proof that i actually purchased turbo jam i paid 119 dollars for it at the time then they went on to say all that was in the system was a bunch of stupid weight loss pills THAT I GOT FOR FREE WITH TURBO JAM i never purchaced the pills at all i was so upset they kept trasferring my calls and transferring my calls finally they did the most offencive thing THEY TRIED TO RESELL THE ENTIRE COLLECTION FOR 20 DOLLARS if its only worth 20 dollars why the hell did i pay 119 for it in the first place my current boyfriend told me to take it i told him ILL PASS worst customer service ever can someone tell me how to report these ppl to the better businesses bureu?

WarriorAngel: Just ordered TJ…anxiously awaiting arrival of video, curious what it will be like after reading so many negative reviews…I will let you know what I think…My thoughts right now??? I think any workout program you dedicate yourself to and if you commit to nutrition will get results…PS I don’t work for TJ Currently mother of two and a size 10…

ASCOTT: I HAVE NO COMPLAINTS FOR TURBO JAM. THE MUSIC IS OK BUT THE MOVES ARE GREAT. I SWEAT BECAUSE I MAKE MY WHOLE BODY WORK. I DANCE AND HAVE FUN. LOST 20 POUNDS IN 3 MONTHS AND THATS EATING WHAT I WANT. I DO THE WORKOUTS DAILY AND ITS FUN.

Rebecca: I had a baby about a year ago and while I am still not back to my prebaby weight I’m closer than what I was. I really like Turbo Jam. I always come away from a workout wet with sweat and it is more fun than some of the other exercise videos out there. I really feel the 20 minute ab routine. Overall I’m happy with Turbo Jam and do not regret investing in it. Good luck to everyone out there!

Angela: I wish I would have checked TurboJam out more thoroughly and/or read all these comments earlier. I just upped my bid on eBay on a complete TurboJam workout . . . but after reading these reviews, part of me hopes I lose the bid. If I win, however, I will give it an honest try. I ordered it because it looked like something that my husband would enjoy doing also. I just started taking mixed martial arts classes with my little one – he goes to kids core classes and I attend adult core – and I thought the TurboJam workout on the off days would keep me motivated. We’ll see. Thanks to you all for your comments.

Mercedes: I just had a baby 8 months ago and started this workout seriously 3 weeks ago. I’ve lost about 6 lbs already by doing it 5 to 6 times a week. I love it and I always, always sweat…it really does depend on the energy you put into it. I agree with Melanie, the thumbs up are generally for diet substances but not for the exercise videos. Anyway, Turbo Jam is great!!!

Raymonde: I bought Turbo Jam last year. I can easily follow the exercices but I did’nt loose weight. Also, I wanted to buy the new DVD (Maximum result) and I couldn’t buy this DVD only! I have to buy the WHOLE programm again. So, I decided not to buy it. After all, I realize that taking a walk is funnier than the Turbo jam!

Jennifer: I’m amazed, I love Turbo Jam! I’ve always been into kickboxing and this even dances it up (I’m NOT a good dancer). I agree that Beach Body’s customer service sucks (I purchased Power 90 through them-which is ok) so I bought this on eBay. I haven’t lost a lot of weight, but I’m sure that has more to do with what I’m eating. It has helped my confidence more than anything. Even after losing 60lbs, I didn’t start to feel really good about myself until I started doing Turbo Jam. I guess it’s all relative to what you like.

Sophie: It seems like a lot of you are not really losing weight from Turbo Jam. Maybe you are “having fun” or whatever, but i need to lose some serious weight (80 lbs) and this is just not doing it. Its not motivating, its not fun, and it’s NOT WORKING. i don’t even want to THINK about trying to get my money back because just ordering this was like pulling teeth, trying to fend off all of the annoying sales pitches they were lobbing at me at every turn. If i called to try to get my refund they’d probably end up selling me 5 other products that also didn’t work. This is not a respectable company and i think its not effective.

Jennifer: I ordered the TJ video and agree that the site can be confusing with ordering, but if you take the time to read everything, you can accomplish a succesful order. I’ve been doing TJ for a month now. I’m very committed to it and so i’ve seen good results. 5 pounds and 9 inches. I have more energy and better flexibility. I’m not very overweight so i didn’t expect to lose the 10 pounds and 10 inches in 10 days. I can see the workout getting boring soon, but that would happen with any video that you do over and over again. I’ve had that happen with other videos. Overall though, i like the music and the moves. And Chalene walks you through how to do the moves properly without injury. Its all what you put into it. You will get results if you really want them!!!

Denelle: Wow, it seems like even you “thumbs uppers” here don’t even really like turbo Jam. I am reading this post by Jennifer, and you say that you “didn’t expect to lose 10 lbs” you can “See the workout getting boring” you call it “confusing”. Man, this is hardly a ringing endorsement! I wanted results with TJ as well but the workouts were tedious redundant and unchallenging.

susie: I lost weight using it `1 hr a day, i lost 12 lbs. in 2 wks. I ate healthy and exercised 5 days a weeks, i started to get sore but kept with the program. It’s how much u want to look good to acheive results. My thoughts are when ur hungry to think, does that dessert look good or do i want to look good in those jeans? Eating nutritious food and working turbo jam gave me more energy and sometimes i even worked another workout!! And Charlene was such good help…

Rita: I just got Turbo Jam. I think it is pretty good, not the best workout I have ever had but not the worst either.

Vicky: COuldn’t say it better than Denelle “tedious, redundant & unchallenging”. Might be better to do Turbo Jam than to sit around watching TV but as far as a good workout for weihgt loss or even toning? I don’t think so.

dianne: I have been doing TJ for about 6 months. Always have worked out, just was starting to put on that “middle age” weight, so I needed to UP my workouts. I have taken off about 10 lbs. in that 6 months without changing my eating habits alot. (I love my wine) I think that the people that are not sweating are really not trying. I have never sweat like this. My 20 year old daughter and I have worked out all summer together with TJ. No exercise routine is a “miracle”. It takes commitment and proper diet to see results. Just stick with it for a couple of months, and you will see results. PS. I NEVER have posted a comment on any other site but felt that I needed to on this.

sandra: Well, I think its a little insulting to imply that if you didn’t see results on TJ, that means you weren’t committed or didn’t show effort. I did stick with this, and i didn’t lose weight, and i do NOT think that Turbo Jam is something I could stick with for the long term. I could barely even stand it for the short term.

Clara: I have been using Turbo Jam for about two months. Because I am still eating crap I’ve only lost about 3 pounds. BUT. My pulse went from 98 to 74 in about 6 weeks or so, and I can climb stairs without getting winded. For the people who can’t break a sweat or feel anything, PLEASE go back to the Learn and Burn DVD and really focus on the form. That is the one problem I have, is making sure my form is correct. But if you get the form down you’ve got it made. I lived a very sedentary lifestyle and hated to exercise. Turbo Jam is the only thing that I’ve done consistently since college. It is worth it.

denise: I have been working hard on Turbo Jam AND i have been eating reasonably. I am not seeing any results. I gave this a really genuine effort and it didn;t work for me. Plus the workout becomes competely boring after only about 2 weeks.

Kay: I’ve used all of the Turbo Jam DVD’s for the last 6 months and have lost 55 pounds. I eat right, follow the guidelines in Chalene’s eating plan (included when I bought the set) and I just don’t eat the junk I used to. I don’t work for the company and highly support this program. I was miserable 6 months ago and now I am wearing a size 10! I didn’t find the moves difficult, but I do admit I have two left feet and managed to make this work. Still not bored with it because I change up the routine every few days. I recommend trying it–you get results if you put in the effort.

Andee: The workouts on this were just so-so, guess Turbo Jam just isn’t my style. I’ve been reading through reviews and just decided to switch to the 5 Factor Diet last week, so far I think its a better fit. I might use these videos for some exercise but changing my eating habits is most important, for now at least. Oh, and I can only tolerate the videos if I turn the volume down and put on my own music.

Brenda: All these comments just highlight our individuality. I personally LOVE Turbo Jam and the music! I have a few other dance type workout dvds but either I’m not coordinated enough to follow the moves or the music is just this monotonous drone. Chalene’s Turbo Jam music matches the workout so that you’re punching and kicking to the beat. I usually get bored with workout dvds within 2 weeks, but I’ve been doing Turbo Jam for almost 2 months and I still look forward to pushing play.

MHD: I guess to each their own, but you have to realize that you are only going to get out of a program what you put into it. If you don’t change you eatting habits significantly with ANY exercise program, guess what, you aren’t going to see a whole lot of changes on the scale. Pills aren’t the answer as some of you suggest, but incorporating exercise and eatting much more healthy ARE the answer. I personally LOVE Turbo Jam….I don’t work for them but I WISH I DID because I BELIEVE in it’s ability to change your whole outlook, but that’s only if you let it. If you go half hearted or expect miracles when you are severely overweight, sorry it’s not going to happen. If you have never exercised or it’s been a long time and you expect to pick up the moves immediately or not to have any muscle soreness, sorry, not gonna happen. And the person who stated you shouldn’t work the same muscles everyday, you are entirely correct when it comes to WEIGHT TRAINING. Think of people who run everyday are they overtraining by working the “same muscles every day”? No, aerobic exercise isn’t the same as using weights. Turbo Jam comes with information on the exercises and how to rework your eatting so that if you put it into to practice and put that effort in you WILL see results. And who doesn’t like to dance to Young MC “Bust a Move” or LLCoolJ’s “Momma said knock you out” or “Goodies” sorry I can’t remember the female artist name. If those aren’t songs you can jam to, then yes you won’t like the music. Hip Hop Abs is also good but my preference will always be Turbo Jam first. I feel like I’m rocking out with my friends, having a blast. And yes enjoying your workout means a lot because it means you’ll keep going, you’ll WANT to exercise. Because of that I lost over 30 lbs. Right now because of arthritis I can’t exercise as I was and makes me crazy because I miss it so much. But until people look at their habits realistically and decided to make a lifestyle change, they won’t get the results they crave. Once you find a workout that inspires you (because we all like different things) you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about. And I know MANY MANY people that have had that experience with Turbo Jam, but the difference is they actually DID it.

Catherine: Well, i did stick with Turbo Jam for quite a while (11 weeks) and i didn’t notice any change. I was eating moderately, not starving, but eating balanced meals, and nothing was happening. Then i just started getting sooo bored with Chalene and the stupid repetitiveness of these videos and the music. it was not fun for me or effective. I wish some of you would just admit that we are all different and maybe some of these products don’t work for everyone. oh, and even tho i see some of you say that pills don’t work, the Turbo Jam company totally sells pills…so, you know, they’re cool with it. Except they dont tell you what is in there pills, which i don’t like. I do think i need something to get my metabolism past this plateau still searching.

Susie: I am so sick of hearing all of the negative comments about TurboJam! You have to follow the eating plan included and use the workout chart in order to see any results! Also, you have to get off your butt and make the commitment to workout 6 days a week! The music is awesome and really motivating, Chalene is fun and not annoying! I have already lost 10 pounds and I’m doing this workout for 2 months now! I love it! I love it so much that sometimes I want to do 2 or 3 workouts in one day! lol TurboJam rocks! Thanks Beachbody!

Daria Z.: Lots of you seem to have very strong opinions about this. My point is not to come on here and complain about the program or criticize Chalene or her choice of music (which was not my style but does go with the moves). However I think it insulting to assume since Turbo Jam work for you it works for all of is. All last winter I followed it and thought it a decent way to sweat though the results were not visible to me. In the spring/summer I run outdoors but once it gets colder and darker, I don’t like to be outside as much so I am trying to find a program for at home that works beter this year. The fact was I just didn’t get in kick-ass shape liike I wanted to with TurboJam no matter how hard I worked.

Anita: I love the turbo jam workouts. I have lost weight and toned up. I found that if I do the 20 min workout as a warm up, before doing the Turbo Scuplt I don’t get as sore. To get results you need to put in alot of enery, and stick to it. Don’t give up after a couple of weeks, and it will work. I did find it hard at the start to get the moves right, but it just takes a little practice. Good luck to all of you giving it go.

Keira: i don’t want to insult Chalene either…she’s not the problem. But that doesn’t mean I AM the problem. Susie, your post sound very suspicious it makes me think that you are a sales person for the company. did you know that people do that? salespeople for the company come on these blogs and pretend to be real people. i thought TurboJam was too complicated, boring, and i had trouble really getting the moves down well enough to actually sweat. And contrary to many of your accusations, i stayed with it for 8 weeks. That should be enough time to see a difference. I did not. TurboJam was not for me, and I don’t think that should not make any of you angry. Unless you are salespeople.

irritated!: All of you complaining…….. Are out of your minds! This is such a great work out! I sweat like a f***ing pig and the weight melts off fast. I have gotten my friends hooked. My boyfriend is joining the military and is using it to increase his stamina as well as lose a few lbs to reach the weight requirement. Oh by the way it’s working! So quit complaing in get off your butts and do something instead of waiting for something to happen.

Debra: I just purchased TJ on ebay and after reading all the negitive comments about a workout video I was so excited to get I am bummed out!! I hope all of you “thumbs down” people are just lazy and unmotivated?!!!! not right!

Marisa: Turbo Jam is so-so, I suppose like anything, there’s gonna be people that love it & those that don’t. I’m not a hater, nor am I “lazy and unmotivated” I just was not super impressed with the workouts. I sweat, I moved, its okay, I just have gotten quicker results with Hip Hop Abs videos, for my abs and the rest of my body. This is fine, I however think there are better workouts out there.

Shelby: I would like to thank Turbo Jam by creating such fun, energetic and something that actually WORKS! I sweat in the first 10 minutes and this woman Chalene is sooo real to me as she doesn’t act or sound fake (unlike Denise Austin, Leslie Sansone, Jiliane Michaels & etc). I lost 2 dress sizes with a great motivational and a fun workout!

laura: I’m doing alright w/the Turbo Jam, but it helps that I’m also taking Slim10. This really helps get my metabolism up where it should be, and it also helps with my appetite bcs it has app. suppressants. So that’s helping me to make the most of these workouts….altho I must say i am not that in love with Chalene…i really might switch to Jillian Michaels bcs i know she’s a real pro. but for now this is doing fine.

Marcie: Turbo Jam is a fun, challenging workout. I agree — Beachbody sucks. I’ve had customer service issues with them also; I returned The Firm 2 years ago, and have never gotten my money back (despite the guarantee). I actually met Chalene, and she is inspiring, energetic, and just plain awesome! But it can be hard to get that when you re-watch her on videos every day. I think it really depends on the person whether TJ is a good fit. Personally, I loved it; it let me to TurboKick, the live version of the workout, which is even more exciting and fun.

lora: Well, i was getting absolutely nowhere with f Turbo Jam and Chalene johnson who I disagree, i do NOT consider to be very “real.” Then yesterday i was watching the TOday show, and they had Jim Germanakos on there, you know, of the father-daughter team who was kicked off? This guy was considered the MOST UNHEALTHY contestant on the show. ANyway, he was on there with Jillian Michaels who was his trainer, and he lost like 80 lbs or something even AFTER he left the show. It was awesome. Anyway, jillian was there with him, talking about how he achieved this, and i really liked her. So now i’ve decided to give Jillian Michaels a try instead. I’m supposed to have a personal email consultation with jillian herself soon. I’m pretty psyched. I signed up here for free http://www.jillianmichaels.com/free as for Turbo Jam. i think it’s a pretty lame workout developed by a company thats an infamous scam artist. you’d NEVER see that company on the Today show, they’re just not classy enough.

Anonymous: I ordered Turbo Jam in June of this year. I work out in the morning an average of 4 times a week. I have not really followed a specific diet and I have lost about 20 pounds. I enjoy doing the workouts and whoever is not breaking a sweat must not be doing it right. I’m looking forward to Chalene Johnson’s new DVD.

danielle: well, i made the mistake of purchasing a product from Beach Body in June of 2007 (p90x) and it took me over a year to get rid of these scam artists from my life. At every turn they tried to charge me for something i never ordered, not honor their own return policy (i didn’t like p90x so i wanted a refund) and CONSISTENTLY ignore my many phone calls. Maybe Turbo Jam is a better wokrout than P90x was, but i simply refuse to buy from these unethical charlatans. The way i see it, there are plenty of other decent workout programs that aren’t put out by snake oil salesmen! i will try one of those.

Kim: Like with any diet or workout, these posts just go to show that there isn’t one answer for everyone. I have been a long time customer of Beachbody products and I guess I’ve been lucky, because I’ve never had any problems with them. Personally, I happen to enjoy Turbo Jam much more than the other workouts. I’m really sorry to hear so many negative comments about the program. I’ve done well with it, I’ve lost over 60 pounds and kept it off for a year. I also eat right and incorporate other workouts such as walking, running, and hiking (now that I can actually do those things without falling over dead). I’ve made a few purchases on ebay for the last two Turbo Jam workouts that I bought. If you are having trouble returning your workouts to Beachbody, maybe you can sell them on ebay. There seem to be a lot of people bidding on them. Good luck!

Melissa: I LOVE Turbo Jam. It’s the first workout I’ve ever really looked forward to doing. I can’t believe people are saying they didn’t even break a sweat! I sweat more than I ever have in any workout! It is complicated at first though so I think it’s important to start by reviewing Learn and Burn and stick with it. The more you do the workouts, the easier the moves become. I just can’t say enough positive things about Chalene and Turbo Jam.

Christie: Turbo Jam was an okay workout, I did sweat a little bit but I just got really busy and knew that I wouldn’t use it that often. SO, I tried to get a refund for it. Also was given the runaround for quite some time and finally gave up trying. This was…almost 2 years ago. I just want to spread the word and save others from losing money on this, if they end up not wanting it.

Andrew: My wife tried it and now has a protruding disc in her spine. She’s going for an MRI and has been out of work for weeks….thanks a bunch Turbo Jams.

Ruth: Yeah, you have to be REALLy careful while following teh Turbo Jam workouts. I somehow twisted my knee funny – nothing serious, thanks god – but I can see how something worse could happen. I stopped doing the workouts when I first hurt my knee and haven’t gotten back to them, in nearly 8 months.

Anonymous: Turbo Jam is awesome. My younger cousin and I have been on the program for months now and we both look forward to getting together every day to fit in a dvd or two. I’m actually very shocked to see how many people hate it, and hate Chalene. I thought she was a little much at first, but I grew to love her. Reading her blogs and stuff really helped. Not really sure what the problem is, i would recommend Turbo Jam to anyone who wants to get into shape. Fat Burner and Booty Sculpt are my two favorites, they have worked wonders for me. I love it.

julia: i dont hate chalene Johnson, but i do think she is a narcissist… she has a program called ChaLEAN Extreme. how can somebody love their own name (and body) that much? she’s just a bit over-the-top for me, i’m just a laid-back regular gal not a weird ball of happy self-love all the time. geez. i just had a lot of trouble adapting to Turbo Jam, and i definitely have to be careful bcs i have rheumatoid arthritis, so some of the stuff you all are saying concerns me.

Donna: I can’t believe that some of you don’t sweat when you do the turbo jam workouts, I am always wet through and feel fully energized afterwards. when I do these work outs 4-5 times a week I lose the recommended 2-3 lbs a week. I think they are fantastic and have the whole collection so I can vary the workouts for maximum benefit. I must admit its not for everyone as my sister tried it and didnt like the music but I love it!

Adrian: The Turbo Jam workouts do make me sweat, I think its pretty good exercise and am not ready to give up. Although, my God do these workouts make me hungry! I did not lose any weight just doing the workouts, because I was absolutely ravenous. I started incorporateing the Slim Shot diet drinks a couple of weeks ago, which are good because a. they keep me hydrated b. i don’t get as hungry & c. i have even more pep for working out. I’ve lost about 6 lbs with this combo so, I think it was a good choice. I will report back with my progress in another month.

Reaching 200: You know, all the comments both negative and positive are all based off of individuality like every other comment says. I want to try Turbo Jam because of the simple facts that it is something different, there seems to be a better beat to the music. Now you can be lazy, unmotivated, or just the opposite, a runner or someone with a Gym membership. Either way you are two TOTALLY different people so OF COURSE it is going to effect everyone differently. You will not find two people that are totally the same for ANY workout video you use. You will just find people that like one thing better than another. I use the FIRM and TAE BO. Both are awesome if you stick to them. They also both incorporate the option to use the new tools they sell and come out with yearly. Weights will help with muscle building and aerobics is going to help with weight loss. And HOW you choose to do it is your option. When it comes to getting your money back I agree an company should live up to there word. But you will find a lot of the time that when you buy something on TV that you will run into issues trying to get that money back. SOOOOO sell it to someone that wants to try it and get some of your money back yourself. OR waste time fighting with the company. Either way you made a choice to order the video and try it out and you need to make the commitment to see results. Accidents happen when we dont know how to use at home videos exactly as they try to teach us. You could do the same thing at a GYM. It is something you did wrong or over extended and has nothing to do with the company telling you wrong. In the long run, do the research and the math before you attempt to do the workout so you will not hurt yourself. I should know, I have hurt myself at home several times with both the FIRM and TAE BO but I could do the same thing just lifting something wrong at home or on the job. I have lost weight, gained it back and tried again with at home videos. I know they all work if you just take YOUR time to commit to the workout and try your hardest. The hardest part to loosing weight with videos like these is motivation and remembering to use YOUR OWN BODY as the tool! You have to keep your muscles tight, check your posture, wear the right clothes and keep yourself hydrated. Sooooo important. PLUS you NEED to watch what you eat EVEN if you eat what ever you want to in moderation the key word is MODERATION!! I again should know. I have never been closer to 200lbs in my life and I feel sick internally. When I say “sick” I mean that I physically get worse inside. So please remember Moderation and if you need to eat more, eat small meals often and MODERATION. Drink lots of water and if that is boring to you, drink tea or flavored tea. Drink soda if you have to but DIET soda. I mean it is all common sense right?? We are all smart people and know how to do the right things for ourselves. We were not all unhealthy since the day we were born! There was a time either fleeting or long term were we all felt wonderful physically. Lets get there again! SO get the video if you want it, try it out and STICK TO IT. COMMIT YOURSELF and remember to USER YOUR BODY AS THE TOOL since that is what you have to do to loose the weight. If you wonder what i mean by this, talk with Billy Blanks, the maker of TAE BO. He is the most inspriational man. Try his videos out and do as he tells you. Just dont give up on yourself. You are the ONLY one who LOOSES if you do. No one else! Good luck and I am committing myself today. No time like the present! I will be back.

monika: I love turbo jam. It’s fun, it’s addicting and it works! To answer some negative complaints however… -Don’t expect to know all the moves right away, and don’t quit because of that. At first I became discouraged with not knowing how to move, but after a couple days of jumping in where I could I’m a pro! -Don’t go super intense with your workout the first couple of times. Your not often used muscles will become sore… common sense. Take it slowly and go at your own pace. -For those who get bored easily, check out the other tj videos. I believe they have 3 cardio videos, ab jam, lower body jam, a few strength training videos, a couple “on the ball” videos as well as a turbo video. I don’t know how people can get bored with so many choices. -For people who claim to not break a sweat… are you kidding me? If you’re not sweating from a few minutes you’re not doing the exercises properly. Be sure to tuck in your stomach and and really feel your muscles tensing at the right moments. Also, if you want a more intense work out, try getting weighted gloves. I bought them with one pound on each hand and my upper arms look more amazing everyday! Also lower body jam and a couple other strength training videos use free weights and resistance bands. While you don’t have to use them (lifting and using your own weight is a workout in and of it self) for those who want extra burn for their buck, try them. -For those who don’t trust the company… don’t buy from them! TJ is available thru amazon and ebay. -I love chalene johnson. Yes she’s perky and upbeat, but with a program like tj… it works. She keeps me motivated to get thru a hard section which gives me a sense of pride and accomplishment. -music… while I wouldn’t personally listen to it while driving or hanging out, for this program it fits. It has good rhythm and works with what’s going on. Overall, I love turbo jam. Everybody is different, so certain things work for certain people. If you put effort into tj, you will get results. I feel great, and am stronger than I have ever been. I have a naturally large frame, so I will never be super skinny, but I look great. Cardio party gives me an all over workout with high calorie burn… ab jam has helped me reduce the size of my waist as well as create some nice muscle tone… lower body jam has made my legs and butt look amazing! I even look better than my skinnier sister because they are so much more toned than hers!.. strength training videos has helped me create firm muscle all over. If you give tj a chance, and put in the effort, you will see results. You can’t expect to look amazing if you don’t bust your butt trying!

DEEDEE: Saw an ad for the Turbo Jam videos and decided to look into first; I think it was my good luck that allowed me to come acrosst this review blog first. Maybe the workouts are good for cardio but i think it sounds too confusing. And after reading the posts, I feel like the positve commentators are WAY too enthusiastic. seems more like sales pitches. No thanks, I will not order this now.

Rheannon: Turbo JAm workouts were fun for awhile, and I felt like i was sweating all the fat out of me but after about 3 or 4 months, I was only maybe 6 lbs lighter. ANd not in a whole lot better shape. I am stil carrying around an extra 17 lbs that I would like to lose soon. I just started taking Nuphedrine, will see how that goes. It says I will burn an extra 500 calories a day just from the pills. Seems like a better option at this point.

kathleen: I actually take turbo kickboxing classes at a local 24 hour fitness which is also Chalene Johnsons program. Let me tell you this is the only kind of exercise that has worked for me. I lost a good 70 pounds when I consistently took turbo kickboxing. Once I found out that Chalene Johnson was going to release it on DVD I was psyched! The moves are just like the ones in the actual gym class. I am a real person and a registered nurse so no I do not work for this company. If you just stick to it at least 4 times a week you WILL lose the weight, just be consistent. The DVD’s are handy on days that I work 12 hour shifts and can’t make it to the gym. I kinda think the little accusers on this site towards people who write positive things about this program are just haters and dont put enough energy into this workout period. Only YOU can break the sweat duh.

suzanne: Hi, i’m also 100% real (it’s weird to be having to defend your existence on one of these sites!) and i have to say that while TurboJam might be a fine workout for some, i would not advise it for those who have any sort of back problems. I had to stop working out within 10 minutes (often less) with turbo jam bcs there was just too much twisting around and rotating the back. it just hurt like hell. i can’t really say how bad it is for those without back problems bcs i couldn’t bear to continue.

Tammie: I have had turbo jam for almost 2 years and I LOVE the workouts. I have been off and on with committing to daily workouts for the past 2 years,but also because I lived in a small apt on the top floor for a year, I have recently decided to commit myself to doing turb at leats 5 days a week.. I usually give myself an hour to fit in as many videos as possible.. It has been about 2 months and I have not seen any dramatic weight loss but I feel much better and very energetic all day.. I have been a dancer for about 8 years so the moves came fairly fast for me I was ready to jump ahead but I decided to pace my self.. I know that diet is a MAJOR part of weight loss as well as drinking plenty of water.. But doing some form of exercise just helps to give me a little extra confidence for my weight loss goals.. For those of you who complain that turbo is not fun, doesn’t make you sweat, is too hard to follow,and causes soreness… what do you expect when all you’re looking for is a reason to give up.. or we could just say you’re just plain LAZY.. You can’t judge this program only by you’re first experience.. especially if you think it’s gonna be so flippin’ easy the 10 lbs in 10 day is only going to work if you TOTALLY commit to it.. I have faith in this program it just take a little commitment.. I will continue to purchase upcoming turbo videos and work them into my routine…as for the many that are on this site just to complain, they didn’t have enough self control to get their lazy butts off the couch and actually put some effort into their goal, all you are doing is making excuses.. for yourselves and also for the ones that just needed someone else to say it didn’t work for them so they would feel justified in giving up… I will not contribute to the negative thoughts here instead I hope I have brought a little perspective to those in need. If you really want something to change you have to change your lifestyle other wise you are just going to keep repeating what you have been doing.. and if you’re not happy there well you can blame yourself..

marie: I saw the infomercial, thought the product would be great but too many negatives, especially with customer service. I will look for something else. Too expensive to experiment with.

Ruth Ann: Smart decision Marie, I wish I had looked into the reviews before buying Turbo Jam. Of course the workouts take commitment, any wiehgt loss program does. I just don’t think these workouts are enough for weight loss. Good for energy, a cardio workout, whatever but after about 8 months, I look the same, overall. I just started doing the Hip Hop Abs video a couple weeks ago and can feel the burn even more than I ever got with TurboJam.

lotta tards: I bought Turbo jam over a year ago thinking hmm this might be something I can do as an alternative to running. I run 4-5 times a week 5 miles I don’t diet but I watch what I eat. If I want a cheeseburger I will eat it but I am not going to scoff down 2. Turbo Jam was fun at first but for me to break a sweat decent sweat I had to do the workout 2 times and even then it didn’t feel like a workout. I don’t think there is anything wrong with it if you follow a balanced diet and do the workout 3-4 times a week you MAY see a difference other than that keep on whining or join a gym and USE the membership.

shakeurbooty: turbojam sounded like fun workouts and all but turned out to be a little complicated and i actually had to go through them more than once just to catch on. so that was frustrating but my fault for being klutzy. but then my neighbors started complaining, i live in a small apt, and turns out my living room is above someones bedroom, and he works night shift. my workout time is his bedtime, so, yeah, i need to join a gym i guess. oh, but the main reason i complain here is i have not gotten my money back for this videos & due to the situation i described, i will not be using them. if anyone has an inside with customer service please let me know. thx.

Dee: Wow, I just orderen it the other day and it was the new Maximum with the gloces and at least 5 dvd’s…the sales girl talked me into other video’s and extra month guarantee…and a bottle of pills for $1…I guess I’m desperate cause I need to lose at least 50 lbs…I will give it a shot when I get it…and I’ll come back here to let everyone know how it goes..I have hormone problems and it is very difficult to lose weight unless I work out 6 times a week for an hour each time and watch my calories…so I know I’ll have to work hard, just wanted to try something other then walking or my elliptical and figured this was cheaper then joining a gym I’d never go to…

MEna: THe workouts kick ass, Dee, let us know how it goes for you! I just have so much fun doing TurboJam and sweat up a strom!

Cheryl: Injured my back after doing TurboJam and also never got my money back. It happend in the third week. Probably I have myself to blame but still, I’m disappointed in the customer service. Thank god I came across the Flex Belt or my stomach would be a ball of mush. This thing is liek a godsend for my abs. Between this, walking and a healthy diet I’m able to maintain my weight and am still getting in shape.

zee: Thanks to everyone who has commented. I saw the informercial for this yesterday and was thinking of buying it. Now I plan on sticking with the DVDs I have. Surely there are cheaper alternatives to Turbo Jams if it’s really about a bunch of pills and a diet plan. You can find a good diet plan on nutrition sites on the Internet for free. And GNC surely has something just as good on pill front. $119 seems a bit much to me for any of that stuff.

Kate: Smart move, Zee, I wish I had read the reviews on TurboJam first. I found this site 2 months too late, now I;m out money and not in any better shape than I was before.

turbo works!: I love turbo jam!! I do a kickboxing class at my gym every week, but sweat more at my house doing turbo jam. There’s so many different turbos, that you can always switch it up! The 20 minute ab jam tightened my stomach up the first week doing it! I love Chaleyene, she gets me pumped up and motivated!!

jilly: HELP!! I’m the most uncoordinated person, yesterday I tripped on the sidewalk and screwed up my knee!! So no turbo Jam for me for a little while, how can I stay in shape?? I can’t just sit here!!

Lindy: Too bad, Jilly, and this isn’t really a substitute for cardio, but in a pinch you can always use the Miracle Slim Wraps for quick inch loss! Anyway, I hit a plateau with Turbo Jam, I think the videos are fun, for the most part, but I was stuck with an extra 13 lbs for 6 months too long. I’ve been looking for other ways lately, figured it was time to mix things up.

Tara: I am also a Turbo lover! I have been using the videos for just over 2 weeks and am actually having fun working out. It took me a few tries to get the moves down, and the first few times I basically watched while doing my own dance! Now I have caught on and find I look forward to woking out. The fat blaster is my personal fav and I sweat like crazy. Even after just 2 weeks my pants are looser and my arms are becoming toned (I use the weighted gloves for every workout) I am shocked because even though they guarantee weight loss, I know not to believe everything I read. Every body is different and will lose weight at different rates. I am shocked to notice a weight lose so soon. I am also the type of person that needs quick results in order to stay motivated. I love the wowy.com website, you can read inspirational messages, get great recipes, track your workouts and my fav is that you can keep track of how many calories you consume each day. It is an eye-opener to discover how much you actually eat when you keep track of everything that goes in your mouth. I do not follow their recipes because I am a vegan, but I do try to eat healthy. PLus when I work out I tend not to crave unhealthy foods! I hope that I continue to see progress with these videos, but do expect that as with any other exercise program, I will grow tired of it and stop seeing results. For now I am enjoying it, feeling great and absolutetly do not regret the purchase…may have been expensive to get all the videos and weights and such, but I can’t put a price tag on feeling good and being healthy!

Patti: The workouts were fun until my downstairs neighbors started to complain! Said their ceiling was startting to crack..how embarassing! I’ve packed up my Turbo Jam workouts until I can afford a house…have to bite the bullet and join a gym a guess. If anyone has any suggestions fofr how to lose the last 32 lbs, PLEASE let me know!

claire k.: just got tired of turbo jam workouts. no i am not lazy and no, i am not a quitter. i just thought it was lame after about 3 months or so. hit a plateau, and well, it wasn’t enough. i signed up for a sports club membership too and also got a fat burner (slim 10) to get the weight off. you should try that patti, good luck!

Lisa: I have been doing Turbojam since May 2008 and I love it. In the beginning it was a little hard to get the moves down but I watched the video before doing the exercises and it was much easier. I have noticed a big change and get great comments from family and friends. I had a baby in June 2007 and have lost over 60lbs, with 20lbs just from Turbojam. The weight lost has been slow because I need to build up my muscle and metabolism but the results were instant when it comes to trimming down and sculpting. I break a sweat all the down and I often do the same videos over again. I am now up to 40 to 60 minute workouts 5 days a week which I never would have been able to fo before. I have a lot of friends who have started soing the workout and enjoy it, you have to give it a chance. The weights you need are 3-5 lbs which cost like $5 so not a big deal.

scoapr: I did the 10 day turbo slim diet and workout program as suggested in the material I received, and I lost 7 pounds and 17 inches overall. I also did the Ab Jam workout everyday in addition to the Cardio Party & Turbo sculpt. Just wanted to share my experience.

Ivana: This is definately not for me that Turbo Jam, I thought it was but I am glad I came here to read more about it. Thanks but I’ll stick with Yoga.

Pam: My daughter and I totally love Turbo Jam. I bought it Mar of 2008 and dropped 26 pounds and 17inches over all, I have dropped 2 dress sizes. I have a hard time believeing those that say they didn’t sweat. I am drenched after every work out. I am hitting 40 this year and am so glad that I have found it, we just purchased three additional workouts and we are feeling the burn and watching the pants size diminsh. As Chalene says ” you have to make time to workout”. And I say if you don’t plan you plan to fail. I have cancelled the online membership with them and have no complaints about the customer service there at beachbody. I am sorry for those who feel that they have had a bad experience. We will continue to be Turbo Jam lovers.

Lily: Turbo Jam became repetitive and boring really fast and so did Chalene. i also hit a “plateau” of fitness and weight loss and figured i needed a little extra help and some variety… so i tried Nuphedrine combined with daily walks. Sure enough, the weight started coming off. Maybe Turbo Jam is OK for like a week or so but as a permanent workout it would drive me insane.

Maureen: I’m shocked to read so much negativity. I lost 24 lbs. with Turbo Jam, but look like I lost a lot more due to the increase muscle and toning. I have definition in my abs that I never felt before. Two friends purchased Turbo Jam because of my results. I tried for years to lose weight via dieting and walking. I have health issues including a slow thryoid. I lost a pound a week and then stalled, but happily gained none back — and that alone is fantastic with my weight-loss history. I have received MANY compliments. Turbo Jam changed my life. I should add that I started TJ when I was 48 and really slowed down my metabolism with yo-yo dieting, 500-calorie-a-day diets — crazy stuff. TJ was a Godsend for me. I quit doing it only because the Maximum Result routine became too time-consuming. I now do Oxycise! and rebounding — both can be done intermittently throughout the day. I seem to have stayed stationary with my weight.

Leah: Turbo Jam is super fun, especially the Cardio Party, great workout. Really work up a sweat. YOu have to make the time and make exercise a priority…I like it that I can do this at home, it saves commute time and prevents me from takng diversions, like I always did when I would try to get to the gym before. The only workout I don’t really like is th Ab jam, though, it only got me so far…a little firmer but not defined. Other than that, great program.

Bridget: Really you should try Hip Hop Abs with Shaun T, Leah, Its a better ab workout than the Turbo Jam ab Jam. More fun & better music too. I agree with what most others say about this,its repetitive and time consuming, gets old too quick.

Anonymous: I have been doing turbo jam for the last 2 months,and am amazed with my results Many people have posted that they are not seeing results. In order to see results you HAVE to diet. Nothing works without combining diet AND excercise. I have been working out for years and I find these videos to be the most effective yet. If people cant keep up with the moves and give up right away, they need something less intense and obviously are not completly motivated to lose weight!

Anonymous: I was excited when I finally received my shipment from Turbo Jam. But was I in for a surprise. In addition to what I had order, they shipped me another DVD set. When I called the company I got the run around. They told me I would receive an email within 7 business day with the recording of when I had order the “extra” DVD set. Tried to sell me something else when I called!! Never received any email. Called them again to get “required” RA number from them to return merchandise. They are still trying to sell me something!! Four months after I shipped the merchandise back, I still do not have my money returned to my account. Called them again! Supposed to see the money back in 3 business days. We’ll see. Wanted to know if I was satisfied with her service. Told her that I won’t know until I get my money refunded.

Stephanie(not employed by beach body!!): Alright, so i’m a stay at home mom, 19!, and i go to college, OH and i do turbo jam everyday…its not hard to do bc if ur pressed for time or just too lazy to workout…do the twenty minute video….if you do the workouts CORRECTLY and CHANGE YOUR EATING HABITS…YOU WILL SEE RESULTS, GREAT RESULTS, ive lost 65lbs in the past ten months, baby weight of course, and I love turbo jam…its not hard, if your doing it right, it’ll work…but you can’t eat crappy food and expect to lose any weight, oh and turbo jam sitting on top of the tv isnt going to help either….you got to actually do the workouts!!! Duh people…you guys are so dumb if you think its gonna work the one time you use it, and slamming down a whole pizza…get a clue obese america!!

Jennifer: Turbo Jam is so BORING. I never did such a repetitive boring and annoying workout in my life. I decided to switch to the Jillian Michaels program, which is super fun bcs I can sort of compare myself to the people i see on the “biggest Loser” each week. And jillian is way cooler than Chalene Johnson and her annoying music.

nora: i did Turbo Jam for 1 month and then i twisted my back something awful and was unable to do anything for a while. This workout is awkward and unenjoyable and if your not careful you could get hurt and then you will really balloon up like i did. i started taking Hoodia (hoodia p57 is the name of the pill) and thank god i took that or my weight might have gotten out of control.

Juju: I just ordered the Turbo Jam and I can assure you I’m not a Beachbody employee. I first bought the core secrets workout at Target and I thought that was alright. I think it all depends on what works for you. I’m a firm believer in not putting all your eggs in one basket. By that I mean I’m not going to completely rely on Turbo Jam for an overall weight loss. I will continue going to the gym for spinning and to use other machines because I like it and I have to have variety. I can see how people can become bored with it after doing it 6 days a week. I’ll be using it about 2-3 times a week. I lost weight with core secrets but I gained some of it back. I returned to core secrets but I guess my body was used to the moves and I was bored with it so I tried something different. I just tried the learn and burn and I enjoyed the moves. I’m not expecting some top chart music after I did purchase this for $15. I feel for those who spent like $100 for this. I would never. But again trust what works for you not what everyone else says. I don’t doubt it didn’t work for some people but I don’t believe what doesn’t work for some doesn’t work for all.

karyn: Juju i totally agree with what you are saying…why put “all your eggs in one basket” esp. before you know what really works for you….and especially since workout videos like this can get redundant and boring. I am doing Turbo Jam but this doesn’t address the DIET aspect of weight loss, which is a huge side of it. so i am combining it with a 1,200 calorie diet and I’m taking a Hoodia Pill for my portion control and cravings. Its called HOodia p57 and its super good at keeping me in line, food wise. So i feel like i’ve got a lot of “weapons” at my disaposal in this weight loss war, and we will see what works!

Olivia: I bought TJ while ago and it arrived in august. I left it sit for awhile and finally picked it up. When i did them I too gave up because i couldn’t get any of the moves and wasn’t seeing results right away(Than i thought this is silly because everything takes time!) So after about a month went by i realized that i needed to crack down and start eating better and actually following the schedual. Well its been 2 weeks and ive lost 6 lbs and am seeing deffinition in places i never excpected like my arms, Especially my waiste line and thighs! in just 2 weeks of healthy eating and exercise! If your going to do TJ eat properly and drink alot of water, obveously nothings going to come to you if your being lazy and whiney about it, even chalene says “you get what you put into it”. And even if your not getting toned from TJ or not losing weight than its clear that your not dieting because if you were you’d still be losing weight no excuses! I know what its like to be temptped by food but don’t whine and complaine and blame the videos when its YOU you should be pointing fingers at.

Lynette: well i agree that everyone should take responsibility for their own success or failure with TurboJam or any other program. It didn’t work for me but that is my fault because i didn’t lilke it and gave up. I don’t blame Turbo Jam or anyone else for that. However, when i tried to get the refund that was PROMISED by the company within the time frame of the GUARANTEE, and they were NOT REACHABLE and NEVER SENT ME THE REFUND, well that is where i do point the finger at them. See what i mean? My fitness is my responsibility. Their business ethics and professionalism is theirs. That is why I won’t buy from Beach Body LLC ever again.

missyv: I’ve been working out for over 15yrs – just an active person by nature- so I’m always looking to mix it up. I read the negative reviews about TJ and really have to question whether those folks really have the drive to work out- get off the couch people, it works. The key is to mix it up. I first encountered Turbo Jam at my gym, one of the instructors was conducting it, but later left. I got such a boost from it I was sorry to see her go. But, then there was the infomercial YESS!! I can now do this when I want. I recently got the DVD about 3 weeks ago and Chalene kicked my butt, I had to slow it down some and alternate with other worksouts to mix it up. What a burn, and I’m fitting into jeans much more nicely…as they say jeans don’t lie. In fact, I was just headed to get my Turbo Jam workout on- but just stopped to respond to this blog. IT WORKS PEOPLE…TRY IT…DON’T GIVE UP ON YOURSELF.

Melissa: I really feel bad for all of the people who have such a screwed up view of this program. You only get out of it what you put into it, so if you don’t give anything – you won’t lose or improve anything. I just had a baby a few months ago, and have lost ALL of my weight gained and then some. For those of you who think that we who have posted “thumbs up” ratings are sales pitches – give me a break! TJ is great.

lisa: thanks for the information about TurboJam….I see that it really does work for some, that’s awesome. For me, the issue is my chronic back problems, which really made this uncomfortable for me. I’ve been doing a program of swimming recently and doing South Beach diet and that seems more my speed. I’m doing really well too. Don’t worry melissa, I haven;t given up on myself! There’s more than one way to achieve this goal…we can all do it!

Carolyn: I have been doing Turbo Jam almost daily since 10/31/06 – over 2 years! My muscle tone, flexibility, strength and figure are comparable to when I used to take and teach ballet classes regularly. I agree that if you can’t follow a beat you will probably be lost. If you think you can do this one time a week and see results, don’t try it. As Chalene reminds you during the videos, increase the energy you put into it…challenge yourself. I started out slow after a car accident and some significant weight gain and recovery time, lost 50 lbs in 8 months and have kept it off give or take 5 lbs up or down over holidays and vacations. Following the instructions, I lost 8 lbs the first week. For me the inches went down before the scale showed pound results…I felt it when my pants were dropping off my hips and my jeans were saggy in the rear. I sent all my fat clothes to my sister and bought new clothes that don’t hide my body. I take the DVDs, bands and tubes with me when I travel on business. I have all the Turbo Jam tapes, except the ball exercise ones (so I don’t get bored) and plan to invest in Chalene’s new series of videos – ChaLEAN Extreme! I started out with 3lb weights and worked up to 10lbs for the strength workouts which gives me definition I want, but not bulk. I am rock solid and love the dancy, kick boxing, martial arts, capoeira, tai chi mix this gives me – never boring. I workout first thing in the morning and knowing this is the first thing I do every day gets me out of bed regardless of how lazy I feel ’cause I feel fabulous after one or two Turbo Jam tapes each day. This is the one thing I do every day for me and my health and I eat healthy, but because I invest time in this very athletic workout, I can indulge here and there too – without the guilt. My heart rate is lower, I handle stress better, my overall health has improved, I have more stamina than I’ve had in years. For you Mom’s out there, doing this -or any at home video you enjoy – on your time when your children are in bed – before or after work – in the comfort of your home will decrease stress, tone you up, keep you motivated and away from the fridge. For my investment, I saved a bundle over what I would have paid for gas to get to a gym and pay membership fees. I tried Curves – boring. I tried Bally and other gyms – boring. My fiance uses an elliptical – boring. He does the Ab Jam workout with me! Obviously, as a satisfied customer I can’t provide testimony to their return policies, but when I had a problem with one tape, they replaced it free of charge. In addition, when I bought the DVD versions for my business travel, I bought a policy for $1 (I think) for lifetime replacement. I recommend Turbo Jam to all my friends and they love it too. I was shocked at all the negative comments. You get what you give!! put your heart into this, push yourself and you will see results…I bust a sweat every workout, including the strength videos (and yes, I have normal glands). Give it a second try…learn the moves, then give it all you got.

Sue: Gee, Carolyn, you really sound like a commercial for Turbo Jam, and you sound a lot like BeachBody in that you’re plugging a whole bunch of other products too! I don’t know, its hard to believe that someone would really talk like you’re talking. Maybe you really are that thrilled, and lucky you that you have not had an “unpleasant encounter” with the Beach Body company. But i for one was charged repeatedly for things i didn’t buy, i found it impossible to get a refund for my money on turbo jam, and getting a response from these people was like pulling teeth! And I know, from the zillions of complaints i have found online, that I am not alone in this. I guess different things work for different people….i did not like Turbo Jam at all. And i don’t like to read these phony-sounding testimonies that say that every other plan but this one is boring.

Evelyn: TURBO JAM SUCKs and BEach Body LLC is a bunch of crooks you will not see your money back nif you give it to them. these people who are raving like this they are obviously afiliated with the company one way or the other

sarah: I got Turbo Jam based on these “rave” reviews on Amazon…and i was completely disappointed and shocked by how bad this workout was an how unprofessional this company is. I would warn you all that a lot of the reveiws on Amazon are NOT accurate and are meant only to generate sales.

beth: Turbo Jam is an effective workout..I totally switch it up though and don’t exclusively do Turbo Jam..I hike, treadmill and do other stuff..I will tell you that Beachbody, Turbo’s parent company absolutely SUCKS BUTT..they have no idea about customer service.. had issues with shipping a few years back..so if you can aquire some TJ videos without having to purchase through them, that would be the best way to go..

Mary Ann: I really enjoy Turbo Jam – have bought all DVDs in order to constantly switch things up. I find the workout challenging and noticed a change in my abs within 10 days…I really dislike gyms and find it hard to get motivated to work out. I actually look forward to putting on TJ every day and sweating up a storm. Highly recommend you try Cardio Dance Party 1 and you will be hooked. The gloves also enhance workout.

sara: Turbo Jam was basically boring and ineffective for me, i switched to Hip Hop Abs & I’m doing much better with that. The workout is fun and ShaunT is awesome unlike Chalene who i am sure is a nice person but who is boring and annoying.

Kira: Turbo Jam is awesome. If you are not breaking a sweat then you are not doing something right.The video is fun and well worth the money. Its fun to do and i have lost weight and inches..yay

roxanne: i cant believe these people didnt like this program i lost a total of 20 lbs in 1 month and for those people that claimed to not breaking a sweat put more energy to it an maybe it u stop pausing u would get the results i got

eva: Im so shocked to read these negative reviews.. before i start pretty much ANY exercise dvd if you do it and do it correctly you WILL get results. maybe not what they promise but you will. the biggest downfall to these dvd(i have the orignal series) is the music. it was like 80s/ early 90s style.. maybe because im young i didnt enjoy that part. The workout is fun and intense it helped me loose 50lbs! it works its hard. Chalene (sp?) goes into moves without saying its coming up so it can be hard to follow. ive had my dvds for 2yrs now so i have reason to be bored with them now. so im looking into additional turbojam dvds.. my suggesting if you want to try it look on amazon for a used copy!!

sheila: you people who say Turbo Jam is boring need to get a life….you are just fat lazy shitheads who just want to shovel food into your faces. shut up and go away. and I am so sick of hearing bad things about Beach Body. They are great people there, totally profeessional and those of you who dont like them are just jelaous. And finallly, stop dissing amazon reviews. I review products on amazon and they are some of the best reveiws out there. you people here are just negative and your trying to make the rest of the world negative like you but i am not going to. you should just go back to stuffing your faces on the couch and shut up.

Denise: oh my god….i cannot believe what some of you “thumb uppers” are saying on here….i am in shock, especially at your comments, Sheila. Wow. You have some issues, my friend. And you have the nerve to turn around and call those of us who didn’t like Turbo Jam “negative?” Girl, you are oozing hate! You hate fat people and lazy people and people who don’t want to give their money away to BEach Body LLC for no good reason…you hate people who don’t enjoy Chalene Johnson. Wow, i thought we were living in a democracy, and that people could say what they think without being terrorized by someone like you. I didn’t like Turbo Jam, i found it to be taxing to my knees and not very much fun. on top of this, i received with my shipment an extra DVD that i never ordered (but was charged for). After several attempts to get my money back i basically had to resign myself to the fact that I’d been had. I hate to think of the anger that this will provoke, the simple fact that i didn’t like Turbo Jam. But since the last time i checked, we dont live in a fascist regime, i think I am entitled to give my opinion.

Kelcy: I have just started Turbo Jam. This is my second day. I have had fun folling the videos so far. I understand the frustration of those who have posted negative reviews, but I have found that my personal success with diets and workout relies on positivity and committment. I have given up on several diets and workouts in the past, but I have also succeeded a few times. Anything that gets me more active every day is sure to have good effects on my body. I’ve lost 20 pounds before just by using a jump rope for 15 minutes a day in my garage! (I no longer have a place to do this, so yes, I have turned to Turbo Jam) My point is that getting fit is about attitude. I’m not trying to demean those that insist that this workout is ineffective, but I feel that anything that makes you more active will help you lose weight; you just have to be persistent. Good Luck!

Michelle: I cannot believe the negative comments. This is the best workout you can get at home!! I am an avid runner but I sometimes get bored with the same moves. Turbo Jam is great for my abs!! The music is upbeat and fun. If you’re not sweating to Turbo Jam, then you aren’t really doing the moves with intensity. I’ll admit Chalene can be kinda annoying, but just pretend to be aiming at her with your kicks and punches. hehe. I’d definately recommend turbo jam. You’ll see results if you stick with it!!

Joy: I agree that positivity is super-important…but another thing that i find to be important is finding the right exercise plan for you. When you find something that fits you, you’ll know it, because it won’t be a constant uphill battle. Which is not to say it will be “easy,” nothing is. But for me, doing Turbo Jam was a lot like the time I took a job editing medical texts – it was just not what i do well. Some people have the kind of precise, scientific minds for that, but for me, i was just miserable. Same with Turbo Jam, it might have been great fun for some, but for me, it wasn’t fun at all, and trying to fight that with positive thinking wasn’t all that helpful. The funny thing is, the first time i tried going for a swim at my local Y, it just felt right. The solitude, the water, the peacefulness of it, just felt like the thing for me. I am combining that with Hoodia p57 and sensible diet, and i am amazed at how well I am doing. Good luck, i hope you all find your thing!

deb: Anybody who doesn’t like Turbo jam is a big fat looser!! go to hell.

alexis: Hmm, has anybody noticed that the most “negative” comments seem to be coming from the people who give Turbo Jam the thumbs up? This strikes me as very strange. I just came on here to say that i was upset when i couldn’t get my money back on this. And i was worried about sounding like a jerk, but geez, I think I’m fine. I don’t understand why you ladies who are just thrilled to be bopping around with Chalene would have so much anger toward the rest of us….doesn’t the workout get those bad feelings out of you? Geez.

Rachel: I lost 70 LBS doing Turbo Jam. Along with watching my calories. The trick I think is to find something you can stick to. If you just cant get yourself to do it, then you wont lose weight with it. However, I still need to drop 20 pounds or so, and Turbo jam and I seem to have hit an end of the road. I guess its time to change it up….but I cant really say anything that bad about something that let me drop that much weight.

Monica: Turbo Jam kicks butt! I never had this kind of motivation to work out before, but this is fun & makes me swear like crazy! I have lost 11 lbs and am much fitter. I don;t see how anyone couldn’t just love this workout..unless you are lazy & don’t want to put in the effort, theres nothing to complain about!

Nell: After using Turbo Jam for 2 months, I am giving it a somewhat reluctant thumbs down. IT made me sweat, of course and I am in slightly better shape…I can actually feel some muscle tone under the layer of fat..but my weight is EXACTLY the same as it was when I started. I’m sure I lost some fat & gained some muscle but, my body is still too round & bulky. I guess I just want to look..slim. I’m considering taking up yoga or pilates instead.

Colette: Well I lost some weight with weight Watchers and hoped that I could get the last 10 off with Turbo Jam workouts and its good exercise, or it was for 3 months, until I tweaked my shoulder doing the punches. Anyway, weight didn’t comeoff with this, but I got a Flex Belt and its getting my abs toned & I’ve lost inches. Its a good product for anyone considering something different.

Nancy: you guys that are complaining must be lazy fat asses. it is fun, it is a challenge, and you will see results. so maybe you should quit whining and do the workout and maybe you won’t be such a fat ass!

Tiffany: Nancy, you seem like a rude, mean-spirited person. I can’t even imagine what would motivate you to come on this blog site and say such horrible things about people who share the same fitness struggles as you do. Or maybe you don’t…maybe you are just one of those fitness freaks who has never been fat. If you have been fat then you ought to have a little more empathy for your fellow overweight person. I don’t hold anything against Turbo Jam, it just turned out to not be the right program for me, it turns out i work better on my own, going for daily walks of at least 30 minutes. It gives me freedom and i don’t have to deal with a tv personality i might find annoying or music/moves that i might find repetitve. I’m not saying Turbo Jam isn’t fun for some, but I’m doing better on my own program, and i’ve lost 14 lbs in 8 weeks. One thing i am not is lazy, so please refrain from making generalisations about people you don’t know.

kira: Turbo Jam is awesome. If you did not break a sweat then you are not doing it right> As for ppl saying it is boring…get off the couch and try it…its fun and chalene is great and makes it fun, the moves and music are great. I bought it off ebay so it was much cheaper and worth every peeny

liz: yeah i agree w/kira…if you think Turbo Jam is boring u shoud just get off the couch

Tara: I don’t think these posts are making sense anymore. What does that mean, “If you think Turbo Jam is boring, get off the couch?” I haven’t been on the couch! Do you think I’m sitting on the couch watching exercise videos for their entertainment value? Of COURSE that would be boring! Sounds like about the most boring thing i can imagine. You seem to be operating under the {false} assumption that people who dislike Turbo Jam have not actually done the workout. I can assure you that this isn’t true. I did the Turbo Jam Total Body Blast Ball workout, and believe me, I was waving that giant ball all over my living room like an idiot. I didn’t care for it and yes- i quickly became bored of it. That’s my opinion on this, and i am entitled to it.

Amanda: I can see a lot of people have been disappointed with turbo jam, but I personally LOVE it. I lost weight for my wedding and am losing weight now after my baby. It is like anything to lose weight you have to work at it, it is not going to fall off without doing anything!!I think it gets me pumped up and I enjoy doing it. You may get sore after the first few times of doing it, but doesn’t that mean its working? Don’t just give up work through it!!I recommend it and will continue to do it!!

Daniel: I think Turbo Jam is fine. I use it on and off. I am an apartment dweller so it requires a cramp load of room to do all the moves. Beachbody didn’t rip me off on charges or anything, they do spam my email some, but I actually read the diet tips they have on occasion. I do all the moves right (I think) and the dvd’s kick my ass… if I was 100% dedicated to it I would probably shape up pretty well. Only 1 of the 5 workouts requires weights (turbo sculpt), and you can get the tiny weights it requires for pretty cheap at a sporting good store. If you cut soda and fast food from your diet and do this workout I imagine you will get awesome results… just ease into it. (Seriously don’t try “Cardio Pary” until you have done “Learn & Burn” and “20 Minute Workout” for at least a week). Anyway hope this is helpful.

Tannis: I just started TJ two weeks ago and need to lose 70 lbs and have lost about 6 lbs. I’ve change my eating habits I’ve started eating lunch which i always missed (healthy food) and stopped grazing and eating when i wasn’t really hungry. I’m full all the time now. Most of you seem to be looking for a quick weight lose program. Get real! Normal weight lose should be between 1-2 lbs a week. If you need to lose 80 lbs. You can bet on a good 10 months for sure or a little more. If you don’t change your eating habits you won’t see results. You should be eating 3 main meals a day and two snacks, . breakfast being the most important also to remember what kind of foods you are eating. Chalene tells you how many Calories you need. Remember 3500 calories equals 1 lb. So if you count calories and factor in your excercise calories lost you’ll find out how much you’ll lose. Stop grazing if you are. It is all about what you put in your mouth. People have complained alot here, but i haven’t actually read what you all eat on a daily bases. I think if you’ve found yourself at a plateau and can’t lose anymore weight with TJ. you need to switch up your routines maybe with more cardio or add another activity to your daily schedules. I say give it a try again.

Jennifer: I LOVE Turbo Jam!! I have lost 75lbs in nine months with this program going from a size 16 to a size 1. The videos are fun and challenging and I faithfully do them 5 times a week. I recommend this program to anyone! If you stick with it, you will see results!

D.K.: TURBOJAM was fun at first but the workouts ceased to be challenging,for me, after about 3 weeks. Then, it was just repetive and well, boring. Did I sweat? Yes for three weeks or so. But,no weight loss from this. FOr a workout video, its so-so. For weight loss, though, thumbs down.

krissy: Well i have lost 90 lbs and i have gone from size 20 to size 0!!! WOW!!! Turbo Jam is just the best and it works for everyone.

natalie: I’m sorry but i smell a rat with some of these posts….some of you are reporting UNREALISTIC weight loss with Turbo jam and i don’t buy it! I’ve been crawling along at a snails pace with Turbo Jam and i have lost only 3 lbs in 2 months. I’m sorry but this is NOT working, DESPITE MY TOTAL COOPERATION WITH THE PROGRAM! i’m sorry but i don’t think this is the best way to loose weieght.

bonnie: DEAR BEACH BODY PLS STOP SPAMMING MY INBOX! I WISH I NEVER ORDERED THIS CRAP I GOT TIRED OF TURBO JAM LONG AGO, BUT NOW I NEVER HEAR THE END OF IT FROM YOU!!! LEAVE ME ALONE PLEASE!

Kendra: Turbo Jam is really fun for me..being a young teen trying to lose weight i have to find exercises that are fun and challenging for me..and TJ definitely did just that. so far, i have lost 30 pounds since September! i plan to be done by May. it’s a fun workout and you will achieve success if you eat right and put effort in the workouts!

sarita: I didn’t care for Turbo Jam, there was just something about Chalene Johnson’s demeanor and personality that i didn’t like.. Plus i didn’t derive any inspiration or fun from it, it was just a bad fit, as they say. i don’t blame anyone for that. What did bother me was that when i tried to get a refund for this they were very evasive. the first time i called they said they could not pull up my account # or information bcs of a computer crash. they said i wouldd ahve to call back the next day. Of course the next day they didn’t answer, or the next, etc. This is just a horribly unfprofessional company (beach body) and that is what i am giving the thumbs down to.

mimi: all this negetive comments are all bullshit and can only come out from the mouth of extremly lazy people.so just work out and stop saying what is not true.anything sport is good and anything diet pills is very very bad.at least sport keeps you young,good looking,enegetic,you can name the rest.tj is a goog way of doing sport and very effective too

Rita: I love Turbo Jam! It is “THE” best and the most motivating exercise program I have ever invested in! Chalene Johnson is encouraging and chatty which makes the workout fun. I never get bored, and I have been doing Turbo for 2 years now. The music is also motivating and upbeat, and the workout is extremely easy to modify. I have MS and PCOS and if I can do this workout and be challenged, encouraged, inspired and lose weight so can you! No equipment necessary to do this workout!

laura: Tne Turbo Jam Body Blast Ball workout requires that you dance around holding a giant ball. it is absurd and awkward and i didn’t do so well with it. Then the Turbo Ball started to deflate and it turn out it had a hole in it and i had to order a replacement ball. They wouldn’t just give me one free bcs they said i would have to prove that i didn’t accidentally break it. it was cheap equipment and i felt this company was unpfporessional.

Lea: I ordered turbo jam & have been doing it for about 3 weeks. I have done TaeBo and use my treadmill everyday and bow flex 3 times a week. I LOVE turbo jam. I received the hand weights with my purchase. I truly believe you will get out of this workout what you put into it just like any other workout. It took me about a week to learn the routine. Even with all the other workouts I do I am seeing toning and definition with the addition of Turbo Jam.

Sarah: I LOVE TURBO. Chalene is amazing. I love the energy and the moves. It’s so much fun!! If you get bored, put in fat blaster and work it out.

mari Lynn: Ugh, Turbo Jam was not a good or enjoyable workout and it caused me to sprain my ankle and not be able to work out for 2 weeks. and i think the “food plan” such as it is, is really no plan at all. I don’t think this is the thing for overwieght people who are relative beginners at working out. Sounds like some of you are exercise addicts, actually.

wooly: I love Turbo Jam!! I enjoy the music, the energy, the moves & I lost 45lbs in 5 months by eating the right foods & working out to 4 different Turbo Jam DVDs. I think it is a very effective work out but I also don’t think it is for everyone & it can be boring if you don’t mix up your exercise routine(by not doing the same dvd work out everyday). I have had friends & family try it & some like it & some didn’t. Like my husband who tried it & he doesn’t like it because he has bad coordination & has troubles following along and some others had the same problem. I can totally understand that if a person has bad coordination that they probably wouldn’t like this work out or get annoyed by Chalene (I admit she gets on my nerves sometimes ). Some of the bad negativity on here is awful. You can’t judge people you don’t know. Just because someone doesn’t like Turbo Jam doesn’t make them lazy or a couch potato. They probably have good reasons. It is like not all diets work for everyone and not everyone can play pro sports, doesn’t make them lazy. For those of you out there struggling to lose weight or just find a good work out, I wish you the best of luck & don’t give up, you’ll find what works for you!!

k.hayden: thanks for the post wooly, your positive energy is like a breath of fresh air compared to all the insults i’ve seen on this blog! and i’m glad you like turbo jam so much; i am more like your husband, unfortunately. uncoordinated is an understatement. i thought that the more i did this, the easier it would become but that was not happenng for me. i am just trying to walk more & do some light strenght training and see how that goes.

Ichabod49: TurboJam is a decent warm up workout but did not produce weight loss results for me. The music’s fine and all, I just didn’t find that i was getting toned. ITs true that it does take some coordination to follow this probably & gets frustrating when you can;’t master it. I recently bought a toning device called Flex ENervive, that targets all muscle groups. I wear ti while walking or whatever to get firmer muscles and then do laps in the pool for cardio. Anyway, that’s whats working better for me these days.

Janine Sandoval: I am 57, a bit older than I think most posters are here. I had been doing Richard Simmons vids for a few years along with some strength training from Joyce Vedral. I have a metal implant in my leg which forces me to do things low impact so running, jumping, hopping etc. are out. I was confined to a wheelchair for 13 years after a real bad car accident when I was young. I got Turbo Jam to kick up my program a notch because my body started to look real middle aged and boxy, I was sick of the way I looked and I was bored and Turbo Jam looked like I could keep it low impact.Well let me tell you that the first three weeks of Turbo I felt like I was going to croak! I was so tired and sore and hungry so I knew it was doing something! After three months my pants started falling off and my buddah belly flattened out. Friends even folks who barely knew me started saying Wow! You have lost of TON of weight what are you doing? Now, after 5 months I am not as hungry and even crave healthy foods. My body looks pretty rockin for a Gramma, tiny butt, waist definition, legs are skinny, arms are toned and I feel so powerful. The music is not from my Genre but I get a kick out of it. I think focusing on the young folks Chalene and all is a good visual tool for an older gal like me to strive for.. I have reached a level in my fitness I never dreamed possible. AND it is still hard to do I sweat a lot and am always sore someplace but I just keep pushing through that because of the awesome results. I have more energy to do daily tasks also and when Spring arrives I am going to have to buy all new clothing cuz my fat clothes just dont fit! I still indulge in an occasional cheeseburger and I figure hey I earned it and one fatty meal on occasion is not going to make me fat again as long as I keep jammin with Chalene!

Turbolover: I LOVE Turbo Jam, so much so, that I plan to go to training this month to become an instructor. For the complainers, it is what you make it, the DVD is not going to do anything FOR you. You can make it an intense workout by bringing your A-game or you can show-up as a pessimist and get exactly what you gave and expected. It’s like going to a gym and blaming the gym and/or equipment because you didn’t see the results you expected. The machine is there for you to use at its fullest or not–just like the DVDs. You also have to be disciplined enough to not only exercise but also eat the right foods. Without discipline NO DVD is going to help you! It’s just ashame that people are more willing to criticize vs. praise, so those that don’t really know how great turbo jam is end up discouraged before they even try it for themselves. For the skeptics (because of the complainers), always check things out for yourself. Give yourself more credit, let’s hope that you are more coordinated, driven and dispiplined than the people that seem to think Turbo was a waste of money. PEACE OUT!

Francene: Well, i just think that some of these “positive” comments are actually quite negative toward those of us who didn’t like Turbo Jam. Its very strange to me that some of you who claim to be so “positive” (i mean you heather and turbolover) don’t seem to hesitate to take cheap shots at those of us who might not find this program to be ideal. i certainly made every effort to lose weight with Turbo Jam, and yes, I worked hard, but i don’t think it really jump started my metabolism the way i needed. It was only after i started taking slim10 that i notcied the weight coming off. I don’t blame anyone for that but I did notice what worked.

naturelle: dear Turbo Lover, I don’t blame Turbo Jam for the fact that i didn’t succeed in losing weight. I agree you can’t blame the workout or workoug equipment for your own personal failure. I DO blame the company for FAILING TO REFUND My MONEY AND HONOR THEIR GUARANTEE when i sent this product back within the required time frame. I called and emailed for weeks and i have YET to get my refund. i have filed complaints on line and still nothing. THIS i blame them for and i will warn everyone i know. if this makes me a hater then so be it.

Abby: please stop spamming me Beach Body i am so sorry i ever ordered Turbo Jam. ugh, these sales pitches are aggressive.

Kelli: Is anyone interested in selling their dvd’s for a low reasonable price?

AMK: Whoever thinks you can’t break a sweat with Turbo Jam is either #1 not trying very hard (because you get what you put into it) or #2 Don’t have the moves down pat so they are just kind of going through the motions. Once you learn the moves it is great. It leaves you feeling wonderful. You do not need weights to do Turbo Jam. Only 1 of the many that are with the package deal requires weights the rest don’t. (& that one is just 2 small hand weights – no biggie). Music is great. It is the best exercise video I have ever bought hands down.

Kath: I think turbo jam’s pretty good but i wish this company wld stop chcarging me for things i never ordered & i wish they would PLEASE stop spamming my in-box. Theres nothing wrong with this workout but given the amount of hassle i have had to deal with from t his company, i’vve found another workout program that is just as good if not better (Jillian Micheals she is awesome and she doesn’t do the spam n’ scam ). now i just wish the beach body company would leave me alone.

Autumn: I am so shocked as to all the bad comments from consumers, I love Turbo Jam and I have gotten great results. I have lost over 30 pounds so far and continue to work out daily. I think the music is great and I have even joined a gym and started doing Chalenes Turbo Kick also a great, fun workout. I would say keep try…

JodiT.: When i bought Turbo Jam it was not to loose weight jsut as a way to exercise at my own convenience. I have to say that first of al,I HATE THE MUSIC. SOrry, I do, i find it annoying and it just gets to me. and that makes it difficult for me to do the workouts. I used to hate jogging but recently got into it. I put on my ipod (with my customized playlist of course) and it motiveates me more. For me, this was a waste of money, maybe it personal taste and all, but i prefer just to run & callenge mysel that way.

Megan: Wow … I never thought Id read so many bashes on Turbo Jam. I absolutely love Turbo Jam, I use it 6 days a week, the moves are great, the music is awesome and goes with the moves. Ive lost 6 inches in 4 weeks. You have to say motivated and actually give it time to learn the moves!

Tanya: I sorry to here that Turbo Jam has bad reviews, I love the videos. If you follow the guidebook and do the workout like instructed, the pound will start dropping off. I have lost pounds and inches, and I’m wearing clothes I haven’t fit in years. The important thing to remember is you must eat healthy, if not you’re not going to lose weight doing Turbo Jam or any other work. I love it and I have 15 more pounds to go. Thanks Charlene!!

stephanie: jodi T., i am right with you there on the music..since iPods have been introduced, i have definitely become a bit spoiled about having to listen to music i don’t like. Turbo Jam is not a bad workout, altho i wish the company would stop selling me stuff.. but in the end i prefer to just do my own thing. I go for hour long walks each day, and that (combined with exercise and a hoodia supplement) has helped me to drop 19 lbs.

Casey: I have actually bought the second Turbo Jam DVD Set and the bands- I love the resistance training that you get. I find turbo jam to be a great all over workout because you are doing cardio and resistance all at once. I agree at the beginning it was tough to learn all the moves and really get into but now I sweat my butt off. Of course you are going to be sore after a great work out that is why you are supposed to ease into it if you are just starting- would you go and run a marathon right off the couch. I definately think this program is great for some and not for others but what programs aren’t… why do you think the diet industry is a bazillion dollar market. Anyway that is my two cents- I will give you all credit for at least trying something…….

BIG YAWN: Sorry thats how I felt about TurboJam. Fun at first but not so challenging once I go t it down. Defintiely did not lose the fat off my hips while doing this, thats for sure. Thats my main goal, to get a good workout and get toned. Didn’t happen with this sleeper workout.

Aubrey: THe workouts are fine, just fine. Turbo jam is not the most innovative workout I’ve ever done, nor is it the most challenging, or the most boring. It has some great moves and maybe for beginners t can offer motivation. I was just not very impressed and frankly, stopped using it after about 3 or 4 months. I stopped,not out of lazyness but because I just was not making more progress. I do better at the classes offered on my gym. Since i hve this, I might pull out a video at some point in hte future, if I miss a class or something but really, its just nothing al that special.

Ray: I ordered the deluxe version of Turbo Jam (there are 6 DVD’s total which is NOT just 6 workouts). I bought the whole set because I wanted a good variety and didn’t want to get bored with just one DVD. I first saw the reviews on an infommercial site and read that Turbo Jam was fun and addicting. It took a few times of seeing it on TV before I finally called. Well, even after I got it in the mail I didn’t touch it for many many months. The motivation to put it in the DVD player wasn’t there and I just kept making excuses up and just flat out procrastinating. Well, when I FINALLY got the nerve to put it on I started with the Learn and Burn. The moves and the workout take a few times of watching. That’s fine. I like a challenge and wanted to keep up with the instructors so I would rewind if I didn’t quite get the moves down. Yes, that means practice made perfect. I’m glad it’s a DVD and not VHS because that would get on my nerves having to rewind a tape to get the moves down. Anyway, Chalene tells you herself numerous times that you have to put the effort into putting your energy into the moves. I push myself to keep up and/or stay in good form and control. I don’t get how people didn’t break a sweat. This is the only video workout I’ve tried that is fun to workout to because the music is upbeat and the moves aren’t boring. They are a challenge since you have to have good form that she teaches you. I break a sweat EVERY time. I push myself to do it correctly and push myself to put all my energy into every move and I sweat a lot. More than any other video I’ve tried. I suggest trying a new TJ workout to mix things up and keep your body guessing every two weeks. That keeps TJ from becoming boring. It helps to get a package that has more than the original DVD. Also, I don’t work for Turbo Jam. Although I wouldn’t mind since I was laid off from my job of 4 years recently! Yeah, unemployed thanks to King Bush’s time in the office. Anyway, TJ comes in handy too with all this new stress I have acquired. lol I feel better everytime I finish a TJ workout! Also, you can’t expect the best and fastest results if you don’t change your eating habits. It’s ok to eat things you want but don’t eat the whole bag. Smaller portions. Healthier food. And exercise. NO PILLS NEEDED. Not safe. Do it natural and feel good. This is what I tell myself and others…”If you eat good, you will feel good. If you eat bad, you will feel bad.” But like I said, you can have cake, cookies, and ice cream. Just not everyday and not the whole thing. OK?!?! TURBO JAM WORKS AND WILL MAKE YOU SWEAT IF YOU PUT ALL YOUR EFFORT INTO THE CHALLENGING MOVIES. SIMPLE. Also, I just tried the Ab Party and that was the best ab workout I’ve ever done. I felt it all over my abs. They were very tight and I think I’m going to be very sore in a couple of days. AND THAT’S A GOOD THING! Just rest the sore parts and when they heal, do it again and do it harder!

Mickey: This is a great workout! I am shocked to see all the negative comments. I have been doing TJ for a couple months and my body is changing as well as my energy. It is fun, the music is great, and if your willing to put in your time & effort it works.

katherine: turbo Jam is fine, its a decent workout, even though the music is sorta boring and the moves are kinda repetitive. I still do TJ from time to time, altho i could never make it my every day workout. My problem is with the company. they continue to spam me i feel like i went on 1 date with a crazystalker and now i’m never going to be able to shake them, lol you know what i mean? seriousoly in the end i don’t think turbo Jam was worth the hassle. good luck to others who may have liked it.

angela: wow, Turbo jam is definitely not very well liked or respected is it? there’s the negaitve ratings here, and thats enough for me glad i googled.

JJ: Definitly dont understand how some of you are not breaking a sweat using this product! After the first 5 minutes of using turbo jam I had sweat dripping down my back no lie and in order for you to see some results you have to change your eating habits as well that is a must, and i promise you will see the results, even if you dont drop pounds you will lose inches, and that s better than nothing.

Kim: def. broke a sweat w/Turbo Jam, its not easy or whatever, its just boring IMO. plus i wasn’t making progress on my weightloss even with dietary changes. maybe this workout is meant more for people who are already fairly slim but want to build muslce tone? alls i know is i started out @ 186 lbs and i still weigh the same.

NOra: If you did not loose 10 inches and 10 lbs in 10 days, it means you cheated in the eating plan, or you did not put enough energy in the work out. The technic is really important!!! I LOVE TURBO JAM!!!

lisa: i definitely tried on Turbo Jam, and i did enjoy parts of it, but then i twisted my left knee and wasn’t able to continue at this. I did continue with the eating plan after that but nothing happened..i guess you really need to do the combination to see the results.

Jennifer: I am a fitness competitor and participate regularly in fitness competitions. I didn’t buy Turbo Jam to lost weight, however, I bought it to add some new cross-training elements into my workout routine. The bottom line: this is a GREAT workout which targets the whole body IF you put forth the effort. When it comes to this workout, you get what you put into it. One word of caution, it is better if you are well coordinated and have good balance. The sequence of movements are quick and can get tricky at times, but with practice it is highly learnable. While everyone has likes and dislikes about what motivates them, the truth is that this IS a workout that will burn calories and sculpt your body, but it must be done consistently and correctly, and you MUST follow a low-calorie diet.

Sylvia: I think maybe Turbo Jam was a bit more advanced than i was ready for…which was a misjudgement on my part, and not the fault of the program. I just think maybe this is more for real fitness buffs, like some of you seem to be very much in shape already, and i’m not i am 250 and 5′3″, and am a bit awkwrd on my feet. I felt like the slow kid in the class, which is a strange thing to feel in your own living room! But it just was a bit too overwhelming for me. I’ve been going for daily walks and doing South Beach diet instead at the moment, & i can feel my clothes loosening after 2 weeks (i am going to wait a bit longer before i step on the scale!). Anyway, i’m holding on to the Turbo Jam for when i reach a more advnaced level. In the meantime, i am making great progress in “baby steps!” good luck to all.

Jessica:: I purchased the program hoping to replace my Tae Bo tapes I had worn out. I found the videos to confusing and fast paced. I felt to uncoordinated. I sent the DVD’s back durning the time frame alotted for free trial and noticed on my credit card statement that I was not refunded the purchase price as promised in the info comercial. I contacted their customer servcie department who tried to state that I did not return all the DVD’s. I noted that I did infact send them all and I wanted ALL the purchase price refunded. In the end, I did get my money back. Also, the meal plan was hard to follow. Especially for a working mother with 2 kids.

jessica: I love Turbo Jam. I am a double full time student who eats really bad. Turbo Jam is a really great work out! my first two weeks doing Turbo i lost 12 lbs. buy doing the 20 minutes workout two times a day and cutting down on fast food, soda, and candy. DO NOT give up after a few days!!!!It is completely worth it to keep trying!

Cecilia: What kind of diet do we do on the Turbo Jam? I’d like to try it but want to make sure it is not too strict first.

Kelly: I didn’t loose 10 pounds in 10 days i lost 2. I am gonna ask for my money back. This Turbo Jam is really not for me, I am too old for that stuff, I wish I checked the review and ratings before i ordered. It just sounded so good on TV, I was sold immediately. It’s not as easy and fun as the you see it on TV. Be Aware.

Toni: I am suprised by all of these bad comments. I read comments online before I bought it and saw a lot of good reviews. If you go to retailmenot.com there are coupon codes for beachbody products. I really like the workouts and a really nice feature is that the moves they do are a mirror image so you can follow along really easily unlike other workouts where when they go right your right is the opposite direction. There are also about 5 or 6 different workouts to do so I haven’t gotten bored yet.

Veronica: OK, I will try not to offend anyone in my comment but I will be brutally honest… Turbo Jam works out great if your willing to do the workout. Yes it is high energy and yes you might be sore but like they say no pain no gain. If you find that you are very sore Please Stretch, this provides your muscles with more room to bend and move. You are naturally going to be sore if your not use to moving in such a way, so do your body some justice n stretch before and after your workouts. Someone stated that it was too easy, it didn’t even give them a good sweat. That Great! but doesn’t mean that it sucks it just means u need a harder workout, you might be more fit then u think. I recommend Chalene Extreme or P90X, trust me you’ll sweat!! Also if your getting board with the work outs get the other ones, their alot cheaper then the Maximum results dvd set. Try “Get on the Ball”, which is 2 core hitting workouts that comes with a workout ball for free. Or you can try the “Turbo Jam elite” and “Turbo Jam Live”, all great workouts, well worth the money! Remember with Turbo Jam you are your own personal trainer, if it’s too hard moderate it, they have 2 women you can follow that tone it down a bit. If it’s to easy get the weight gloves, or get ankle weights. Trust me this workout is no joke if your serious out it. If I showed you a before and after pic you would have no doubts left in your mind!! Promise

JEN: I’m not sure what workout you all are doing…but i have all the turbo jam videos. i have lost 40 lbs. If you are not breaking a sweat than you are putting nothing into it. Turbo jam is fun and high energy so those of you not sweating and not losing any weight… are doing something very very wrong. More power to you if you don’t like it… try something else. It may not be fun for everyone, but that could be for the people who really just like to stock up on lots of different workouts and then let them collect dust. P.S. i get the fact that you probably won’t lose 10 lbs in 10 days… and if you actually believe that hoopla for any workout, your nuts. I bought it because it looked fun. You never believe the hype being used to sell it. those are the people looking for an easy fix. If you are not willing to put in the time and energy then of course you will not like it and probably want your money back. But for me, I wake up at 4:30 every morning to work out before work, and i have yet to get bored or hit the snooze button. Thanks…

Marian: I’ve lost 30 pounds with Turbo Jam – if you say you tried it once and it didn’t work for you – of course it’s not going to give you results if you don’t do the workout. It’s not a gimmick, it’s a workout. I love it and mix up the videos and bought heavier gloves to make sure I don’t hit a plateau. I recently had a problem when I bought the ‘Get on the Ball’ series. One of the videos was damaged – they had to send me a total of 3 before it worked. However, their customer service was apologetic and quick to send the new DVDs. I have no complaints.

Laura: Well, I thought Turbo Jam was fine, its a perfectly decent workout, but I after a while I thought it just seemed a bit repetitive and annoying. I personally know that when i start to become bored of a workout, that I’m likely to fall off the entire program. This isn’t Turbo Jam’s fault, but maybe I just need to vary my routine, is all. Lately i have been going for walks outside and taking a Hoodia pill to curb my food cravings.

monie: I think that turbo jam is a good workout. i have had it for a 2week now. i think that if you have the whole package you should really stick to the learn&burn for a week and slowly more to the other work out.if you are really out of shape, you are not going to be able to keep up, but that is the benefit of having this workout at home. every workout WORKS if you stick to it. i think this is i good one i have tried them all i should have a membership with beachbody and Gaiam. keep working out and for those who don’t like turbo jam that okay,i hope that you finds something that motivates you. if you like to dance hip hop abs is a good one and if you like a different style(not dancey) workout try project you it is also offered by beachbody.

marcia: well, first i wanna thank all of you for your excellent tips & advice, Turbo Jam turned out to not really be for me, at first it was tough, then, once i mastered it, it became boring. I realized that for me, its better to do my own exercise routine, on my own. lately i have been going for walks, bike rides, even occasional swims at the Y. It keeps things interesting for me. I’ve been combining this with healthy diet, and with a great Hoodia supplement, Hoodia p57. I’m sure Turbo Jam is really good for people who like to do the same thing every day, but I am more of a variety gal.

Lori: I am curious if anyone found it to work for helping them to lose their weight. I understand the TurboJam company is untrustworthy with processing payments, but you can get it on ebay or Amazon.com even cheaper anyway. I just do not even want to pay just $12 if it does not work when doing it. I need something fun and uplifting that burns calories and do not have the room or money for a machine. Anyone use this and find it helped them lose weight??

Anonymous: Its a decent cardio workout but really, TurboJAm didn’t help me lose weight. I was hoping to lose 30 lbs and I did gain some muscle but the weight, overall did not go down and I didn’t notice any significant toning either, unfortunately. Instead of geting another video I looked for online programs…Jillian Michaels KICKS BUTT! I can easily do all workouts in my apartment or at the gym, and the eat plan really makes the difference. Oh, and by the way, I wouldn’t even get this on ebay or anywhere, if you do decide to buy turbo jam, i’ve heard of people being ripped of from there too, and then theres no chance for a refund.

Tee: I have tried soooo many different workouts, and really do love Turbo Jam. Like Chalene says in the DVD, its addicting. I bought it in the summer, did it for 2 weeks and stopped when I went on vacation. I didn’t start again until 7 weeks ago… I have lost 17 lbs in the past 7 weeks and am only loving Turbo Jam more everytime I get on the scale or check my measurements. Obviously cutting calories is still necessary to lose weight, but I have done it and Turbo Jam makes working out a lot easier for me. On days that I have time, I find myself doing more than one of the workouts, and I’m always dripping with sweat when I’ve finished a 45 min video. After a couple weeks of doing the first 2 cardio videos, I found I needed to step it up, so I use the weighted gloves now and alternate the 4 cardio videos to keep it interesting and to feel the different muscles used. The fat blaster and turbo sculpt are amazing too. Just turn it up loud and its impossible not to get into it!!!

Bill: I love Turbo Jam: I have bought all of my dvd’s from ebay or Amazon. I havent spent a fortune. I break a sweat with any of the dvd’s. It has taken me a few months to get the moves down really well and I have no injuries. Days I am tired I dont put as much into the workout-I do a more low impact version. I am telling a difference in my body: I dont weigh but I have gone from a size 12 to a 6!!!! I am crediting TJ to helping my stamina for running, too. The workouts kick my ass!!

Kelly: gee bill you almost sound like a girl, lol…but good for you if Turbo jam’s working out for ya. me, I think i might have improved some of my muscle tone in my legs and stomach with this but it wasn’t quite sufficient to drop the poundage, which is significant (i weigh 220 lbs at 5′1) and it was not so wonderful for my joints. these days i have been swimming, which is perfect for joints, and also taking slim10 diet pill and the weight has finally started coming off.

Linda Tipton: I am a 46 yr old woman with hypothyroidism that is quite bad but medically treatable. Hypothyroidism makes it more difficult to lose weight. My success with Turbo Jam has been great. I love it! I started the program in Nov of 2008 and have lost 34 pounds to date with a goal of 20 more. I am seeing great definition as well as weight loss. I might add that I have a history involving martial arts which makes me very comfortable kicking. If this routine is learned well and practiced with precision I can promise you will see fast results. I used to weigh 196 and now am at 162…Linda

Debbie, Eureka: My gosh, I just LOVE TUrboJam, I think it is a super kick-butt workout! I don’t see how anyone couldnt like this?? Unless you’re just not up for the challenge perhaps? I think you people need to stop complaining and GET MOVING, its the only way to get in shape! I take Nuphedrine along with doing this workout and it gets me so PUMPED to do the workouts and keeps me from gorging myself with food after too IF you want results you gotta do something about it!

TT: Soo ok im with the turbo jam lover out there…i started a little over a month ago and have lost 20lbs. no dietary supplements just working out and changing my diet for the better i try to stay under 1500 calories a day but i cheat and still lose weight i have cuts in my abs (if i could get rid of the pooch it would be great) i still break a sweat and get tired im still doing cardio party 1 and havent been able to make it through with my sculpting gloves. Also i had no problems with the company matter of fact im soo excited i just oredered chalean extreme. i would recommend this preoduct to anyone..i love chalean she is nowhere nere as annoying as denise austin

Tracey: I, personally have not tried Turbo Jam yet. I have ordered it though. I decided to purchase it after watching a co-worker use the work outs for the last four months. She loves TJ. She works out 6 times a week and watches what she eats. She has lost 26 lbs and gone from a size 12 to a 6. It’s been hard for me to tell which of these comments are true or have been posted by the Turbo jam company, but I have actually seen the results in a friend so I KNOW it works. After using the DVD’s for these past 4-5 months she has told me that she still enjoys them and looks forward to her work outs. I have a lot more weight to lose than she does, and I’m hoping I can stay motivated. For those of you who try the work out for a few weeks or a month–my sister used to be a fitness trainer and she always has told me that when you exercise you may not see immediate weight loss as the fat is being replaced with muscle. Muscle weighs the same or more than fat and that is why you may not be seeing those pounds drop at first. Good luck to everyone in their weight loss routines (whatever they may be)!

stac: i’ve been excersizing for years & this is the first program i have gotten results so quickly. if you actually stick w/ it you get all over body toning and cardio cal burn in less than an hour. No you do not have to use the weights. Not all of the people are even using them in the videos they ARE included in the upgraded package which of course you are charged for,when aren’t you charged more when you AGREE to upgrade for more videos,weighted hand gloves, and rubber tubing to help increase your results.Yes, i would like to see some ideas for advanced techniques as well as lower impact but if you watch her videos you can make it more challenging & fun yourself as I do. Im excited to try her next set of videos I think she’s great, i like the music it motivates you. If you’re not committed to working out & CHOOSE to sit on the couch you can’t blame her for the decisions you make. If you want results you have to do the work & stay with it. Life is made up of choices YOU choose to play or YOU choose to sit out.the results of YOUR decisions are up to YOU, don’t be a blamer!

Lili: FUn, yes, and TurboJam did make me sweat, too, which was cool. BUt I was just so frustrated, because I was working pretty hard at this for a few months,a nd still never really got the type of toning I wanted. I mean, I felt a little better but I just thought that, this would help me get my “Dream body.” It was just..minorly improved. I’ve done better with 4-5 mile runs and the flex Enervive for toning, though, in the month or so I’ve been trying it. Maybe if you’re more overweight TurboJam works, I realy don’t know. I just wanted to lose 8 lbs and get toned. Didn’t happen.

Carrie: I recently purchased Turbo Jam and I am loving every minute of it! It’s the only workout dvd I feel that’s actually challenging and fun at the same time. I can see how some people get confused with certain routines b/c she really doesn’t give a que to change certain routines…but it is fun and it keeps you moving. And I broke a sweat ten minutes in the video, so you will get a good workout. I can also tell physically that the workouts are effective. I highly reccommend Turbo Jam….and no I do not work for them, just a satisfied customer.

A. Jones: I am also very suprised to see all the negative comments from people who seemingly do NOT even give this work out a good chance. The moves are great and the ques are just as good as ANY aerobics instructor out there. I enjoy Turbo Jam and it is NOT any easy fit to being over weight. NOTHING is…

MellyMel: I LOVE Turbo Jam! Chalene is an awesome instructor, she keeps you motivated without being annoying. The music is alright. For all of you haters out there, like any workout…you have to DO IT in order for it to work! I think it’s fun.

A: Good product, terrible customer service! I enjoy the second series of these workouts more than the first. I particularly like the “Fat Blaster” DVD, which is a 30-minute interval workout. You do the moves slowly at first, then speed up, so it’s easier to follow. However, if you are thinking of ordering, I’d say get it from Amazon, Ebay, craigslist, or anywhere other than Beachbody. It is IMPOSSIBLE to get your money back from Beachbody!!!!!

Christin Hudson: I am astonished at some of the commenters who disapprove of TurboJam. I bought just the Maximum Results DVD in July, for only $10, on Amazon.com – I’m a college student, I can’t afford $70! I’ve gone from 173 to 153 in six months, quite slowly because I kept yo-yoing in my diet, I’d crash nearly every weekend and gain back 3-5 lbs, every monday guaranteed. I also had a tedious job at the time that required me to remain awake 16 hours often. Once I got back to school in August, I refocused my goals though it was difficult since I had a breakup, a friend’s death and the discovery of a betrayal. Needless to say, I yo-yo’d again and then Christmas came around. Disasterous. So I was 163 in December and as of the new year, I refocused completely, cut red meat from my diet, began eating more leafy greens and fruits, and eat less pasta and white breads. Now I’m 153, nearly 152(scale reads 153.2). I sincerely believe those who have negative things to report, haven’t put in any effort when it comes to Turbo Jam, whining that they haven’t seen any results in two weeks. Well, I’m an biomedical sciences major and an exercise science minor, and I know for a fact if you’ve lived a sedentary lifestyle for some time and suddenly began a rigorous program, you wouldn’t see results until the fourth week. Why? It takes two weeks for your body to slowly awaken to the fact your muscles and body is working together to burn fat and to double your energy. Your energy level slowly climbs up, your endurance takes time to develop but once they’re at an ideal level for your body, your body fat will begin to drop. I was frustrated myself, at first, believe me but once I got used to the moves and jumping at high impact, the pounds began to slide off. I could feel my hips shrinking bit by bit and the inches on the tape becoming smaller. It takes patience and work, just like any other weight-loss program. You can’t expect miracles, you’ve got to put in work. Now my regimen is basically turbo jam four times a week, plus running/rowing/ellipitical/some form of rigorous cardio at least 2 miles 2-3x a week. I sincerely believe people rely on TJ to be their savior and an easy fit! No! Big mistake there, amigos. You’ve got to confuse your muscles consistently, mix it up! Go to the gym, jump on an ellipitical, or do weight lifts, do turbo jam the next day, go running or rollerskating the third, turbo jam again the next. MIX IT UP, or you won’t get results. Eat responsibly, sleep well, and don’t expect the world in a handbasket.

judith first: unfortunately, i couldn’t get into these workouts. i did turbojam for a couple weeks, about 4 days a week and then got SO sick of the instructor, I had to start truning the volume down to tune out her vOICE! SO Annoying! I thought I’d had the moves down by then so I just followed a long. I couldn’t find a good CD to synch up to the video tho, and without music, its not motivating.The workouts, might be funner in live class, but the tapes were just too annoying for me.

Bonita: The workouts were super fun, and I thought Chalene was just so…perky! I;’d kill to have her body but, sure ddint’ get it with Turbo Jam,used it regularly for 3 months or so, and barely lost 2 lbs Guess I can’t say I didn’t try.

Danielle: I have had Turbo Jam for several months. I simply LOVE it and recommend it to anyone who is excessively overweight. I was almost 100 lbs overweight and since July ‘08, have lost inches and sizes without changing many of my eating habits. I find now that i am more energetic after my morning workout, but look forward to doing them at any time of day, even late at night after the kids have gone to bed! This is the workout for me and I am forever greatful for the infomercial that introduced me to this fine workout!!!!! My hope is that you can find the workout that is best for you.

sylvia: I love Turbo Jam, it always gets me in the mood to workout. The music is not that great, but the workouts are. If you actually put effort into the workout you will sweat, and you have to eat right, like with any other workout. The only thing I can see that would cause a negative comment from people besides the bad customer service; is if you are a person who is easily irritated, The music, and Chalene’s voice might irritate you. Personally I think Chalene motivates me to workout, and Overall I enjoy Turbo Jam.

Anonymous: I love turbo jam and I had a problem with the hand weights and they sent me out a new pair within a couple of days. Put your own tunes on if you don’t like the music. If you are not breaking a sweat its because you have to actually do the moves not watch.

Jen: Turbo Jam really is a lot of fun. I can’t believe people are saying they don’t break a sweat or aren’t seeing results. They must not be working hard enough or aren’t eating properly. I don’t use Turbo Jam exclusively as I like to do different work outs all the time, but I do use it often. I ALWAYS break a sweat. If you like kickboxing or Tae Bo, then you will like Turbo Jam. However, I have not seen the results they talk about in the infomercial, like the tightening of the tummy. But it is still a fun way to work out and switch things up a little.

Alison: All of you guys that say Turbo Jam sucks are insane…I have been doing Turbo Jam for almost a year now and I’m in the best shape of my life…I do Turbo Jam four to five times a week as well as The Firm twice a week…You will not see results very quickly, but if you stick with it and work out with intensity then I promise it will work…I get compliments on my body all the time…Granted I was in pretty good shape before I started Turbo Jam but it has only helped me to get more toned and to tighten up even more! Oh and you will get those hard abs eventually! All workouts take time to see results so don’t give up!!!

arleanna: Whoa!!! What can I say? Turbo Jam is the best workout video I have tried. It can really make your sweat drip all over your body and make you feel so exhausted after the workout, but can make you really feel great at the same time because you know you did a great job working out. I’m so hooked up that I feel so guilty when I miss a day without doing it. It can make your abs really tight and make your arms slimmer. I also love Chalene and the rest of the gang, they are so much fun to work out with! Turbo Jam really rocks!!!

sylvia G: I can’t see how people can say that they do not sweat or see results when doing this program. If your doing it, your def sweating! I have lost 23 lbs-with dieting of course with the help of Turbo Jam- personally i love the punch kick and jam video. You have to stick to it. There is NO such thing as a miracle diet or workout, it takes time and COMMITMENT. If you really want to make a change, commit and try this out. A perfect outlet for the stress of life and people. LOVE TURBO JAM!

Taf N: It’s funny that there are as many complaints on this program. I’ve gotten serious results and found this program motivational and fun. When I work out with these DVD’s time seriously does fly. For those that have had problems with ordering directly from the company, there are other means to getting it ei. (shopping channel and Ebay) It’s what you put into it people. You can’t give up if you didn’t lose 50 pounds in the first week. You have to be realistic, and you have to want it.

Rhonda: I feel so old and i am only 43! I got Turbo Jam with the best intentions. I told myself that I was gonna workout with the video at least 3 times a week but this is only Day 2 and I am just not feeling it. It just looks silly and the movement don’t even make me sore at the end of a session. I understand it can be fun for some people but not for me. I used to climb, ski, spin and run before I had my kids, I can’t really do all of that now but I just know what I cannot do.

Traci: I wasn’t feeling it either, Rhonda, and I kept trying out the TurboJam workouts for a few weeks, hoping I would enjoy it more. THen I just gave up, I mean, where’s the motivation to sweat when the videos are just, boring? I know a lot of people like this and thats great, but like anythign, I think its just a matter o f personal taste. I think Jillian Michaels provides better workouts-more challenging – and none f this music is apart of it either.

Nads: TURBO JAM is an amazing workout,I was a member of a gym and all the moves they have in the classes they charge you $50.00 a month for is in Turbo Jam.I cancelled my membership and bought the tapes, i now have 3 co workers who are also working out to Turbo Jam.We LOVE IT. With any exercise program or gym membership it is WHAT YOU PUT IN..YOU WILL GET OUT.The program is design to guide you and help you, you have to do the work to see the results. IT does work,I work out 1 hr every day and follow the meal plan. I have been using it for 1 month and lost 10 lb and 2 inches of my thighs,arm and waist.You will be sore if your body is not use to working a certain way.

Judy C.: I just being using Turbo Jam for almost three weeks I lost 9 pounds and 2 pant sizes In 3 days is my weight day and I know I lose few pounds more). If you are not motivated or committed to change your lifestyle don’t bother with Turbo Jam or anything else. I’m surprised to read so many negatives comments. When you did TJ did you follow the diet? Did you follow the exercises schedule? If you belive you going to do TJ without changing your eating habits and thinking going to lose tons of pounds you are out of your mind. I picture some of you as Lazy Bumps and the only exercise you do is to guide the spoon to your mouth. lol.

Jessica: Turbo Jam is great. The infomerical may be a bit misleading, but aren’t they all? For those of you who “didn’t break a sweat”, you must not have been doing the next modifications. Yeah, if you waddle and simper through the motions, you’re not going to break a sweat. Try actually putting some weight behind your punches, or jumping, or actually getting low in your lunges. See where that gets you. And no, I don’t work for BeachBody, although it would be an honor. They make great products. Turbo Jam is KICKBOXING, it doesn’t claim to be anythign else. If you want a quick fix, thay MAY work, get that darn electronic ab belt. Now that’s lame. Being fit isn’t easy, but at least Turbo Jam makes it fun.

Atia: I love Turbo Jam!!! I think it is fun and full of energy. Yeah after the first few times I was very sore, but if you stick with it you will see results. To date (with Turbo Jam and eating properly) I am currently losing on average 2lbs a week, for total of 20lbs. There is no magic pill or workout video that will make you lose 50lbs in a month. You have to eat right and workout, and you have to STICK WITH IT!!! Do not give yourself and excuse to NOT workout. So you had a bad day at work, so you have sore muscles, so you have a million other things to do. STOP BEING LAZY AND JUST DO IT!!! Working out is a mood elevator, so your bad day won

Chandra K.: I absolutely LOVE Turbo Jam! I do the cardio dance mix 2 and it is by far the best worlout routine I’ve ever done. And, I’m able to stick with it because I feel so accomplished when I’m done. I average 5 days a week(doing the video) and I’m kinda anxious to order some more videos to switch it up a bit. After a workout, I’m sweaty, winded, and very satisfied. I highly recommend this product to everyone!

lorenza: I absolutely love turbo jam I been doing it for about a month and a half now and have lost 16 pounds and so many inches I wore a size 18 pants and I am down to a 14!!! My start weight was 243 and now I am at 227 I still have a ways to go as far as reaching my goal weight 180. I am 5

Jersey17: I have been doing turbo jam for a long time now and continue to see results. All you people just sound lazy. Losing weight takes a lot of hard work, there is no quick fix! You get from it whatever you put into it.

Tori: tooo expensive for what its worth – TurboJam

allymay: TURBO JAM totally works!! I lost inches around my waist fast- I’ve never had such good results from running- ya it’s hard work- but I do it because I know I get QUICK RESULTS!!

Lisa: I LOVE TURBO JAM! I struggled to find something that worked for me and having a small child and a husband who worked alot didn’t give me the time to hit the gym. In one month, I lost 20 lbs doing Turbo Jam. Now, results probably not typical since I have been so motivated that I have been doing it everyday. The workouts encompass GREAT music, fun dance moves, and my favorite, Kickboxing!! Lets face it with workouts, you get out of it what you put into it. There is no way you cannot lose weight and shed inches if you are giving it 100%. Its relative to what interests someone. If you like the three ingredients that I mentioned, you will love Turbo Jam.

NavyMifeandMom: i hate working out But i Love turbo Jam. And i have lost so much baby weight from doing it! to the people who say you dont break a sweat? i dont know how because im so sweaty when im done! it is so high energy i love it. and i cant stick to a work out for anything. and i have steadily been doing this daily either 20 or 40 min. and i have lost 20lbs in 2 months. (i also have a thyroid condition which keeps weight on). i bought my dvd’s on amazon and saved myself some money.

rosa g: this is a great blog, i saw a lot of comments about turbojam yesterday on twitter & wanted to take a look for myself. it does seem like it could be fun, is it really ok to purchase the products on amazon? i never know how legit that is.

Nadia: Nope sorry, didn’t like TurboJam. Tried it, gave it my all, and felt like the workouts weren’t much more than a warm up. FOr that its okay, I would sometimes do it for a little bit, then go for a run. But I never lost wiehgt ot inches, just from doing this. SO glad others like it, guess its just not for everyone.

Eileen: Strange how, on a lot of these blog posts, “20 lbs” seems to be the magic number. I did the TurboJam workouts for a few months, a total of 4 I think, and did NOT loose 20 lbs in that whole time. They were fun, sure, got me moving but, no more so than any class I can take at the gym, and not nearly as motivating, for me anyway. I think, if you can only workout at home, its a fine cardio program but don’t expect serious wight loss, I don’t think the average person can, anyway. I ate moderately and exercised regularly, just thought it was so-so.

Monica: i’ve been doing Turbo Jam for about 3 weeks now. I do cardio party + AB Jam + turbo sculpt 5 days a week so that is a total of 500 mins of working out per week or so. I’m 120 lbs at 5′3 and I hope to lose about 10 pounds and tone my whole body. At 3 weeks, I am still 120…so I’m really losing momentum. I haven’t really followed the diet but I don’t ever really eat a lot of sugary or fatty foods…I guess it works for some but not all.

Rachael: I have only been using Turbo Jam for 2 1/2 weeks now and I have already went down a pant size and have a noticeably flatter stomach. I love these videos and will continue to use them and tell my friends about them too.

Chris: I ordered TJ last summer, and lost 15-20 pounds in 2 1/2 months or so. Life circumstances slowed me down, and I’m finally starting to get back into it this last week. Already lost 1 pound in 3 days. I always get a good sweat. No workout is for everybody, but if you DO put the work into Turbo Jam, and watch your diet, you WILL lose weight.

Wendy: I Love Turbo Jam – I have done alot of aerobics, in the gym and at home. I get a great work out, especially upper body, she is fun and the music is good. I run and suppliment with Turbo Jam, just to change it up once in a while and increase my upper body strength. I am looking forward to ordering more of her workouts – Thanks Charlene!

joeleann: u have to do turbo jam and eat good to get results of course if ur eating big mac and sitting on ur butt ur not gonna lose weight if u do the exercises right and keep up with then u will feel more energized and lose the weight

Chelsea: I just bought Turbo Jam from Ebay. It was cheaper because i didn’t have to pay shipping and handling, but it came with everything that is offered on the infomercial. Today is my 2nd day, I did the learn and burn. I watched the video once the night before, then day 1 i tried the video, and then i re-tried the learn part. The moves are somewhat tricky at first, but after my 2nd day, i am sore, which is fine because i know it’s working. I am not following the eating plan with the program because of the fact that i didn’t want to follow it. I eat fairly healthy… Anyways so far turbo jam is awesome, the music is good, the instructor is upbeat and fun. Instead of going through beachbody.com to buy these products i would compare them with prices on ebay.

Alecia: I am seriously shocked to see all the negativity about Turbo Jam. I have lost 95lbs doing this workout. Yes, in the beginning it is hard, and you’re gonna be out of breath, and you’re gonna be SORE. But you need to push aside the pain to get REAL results. The music keeps you motivated, Chalene has a great personality, and it’s an overall great program, that is worth the money. I have bought all 3 groups of DVDs and my strength is improving more and more everyday. It’s too bad no one can handle these workouts, because yes they are intense, but they will show you WONDERFUL results.

caroline h: I love turbo jam I have had it since feb and I have lost 16 in and 20 pds I think because I am building muscle the weight isnt coming off as fast.I really haven’t even changed my eating habits and it is working.I’m thinking of ordering the elite now because I need more of a variety.Does anyone have anything to say about the elite so I will know to buy it or another workout?Thanks

Cindy: I love Turbo Jam!!! I have been doing it for about 2 weeks and I’ve lost 7 lbs!!! I think that the people that don’t find this challenging and don’t break a sweat…probably because they’re not doing the moves right. You have to keep your abs tight throughout the entire workout…and your abs kill the next day, in a good way!!!Chalene is very motivating as are the other people in the videos that have lost alot of weight doing Turbo Jam..Ana Rita and Mindy!!!

Jessica: I have been doing TurboJam off and on for 3 years now, and when I put effort into it I lose weight quickly! The only ‘down’ side is that after about a week or two the same music and moves over and over and over and over again gets very annoying. Or even if you could turn the talking off and just turn up the music that would be some what better. Over all I like the program.

Teresa: I purchased Turbo Jam for the fitness routine. Everyone keeps talking about the diet. This is not a diet program nor do they pretend to be. They advocate low fat and healthy eating beyond the ten day program they give you. Which should work as it is a low fat, low carb diet. If you are building muscle, you may not be losing pounds. You need to look at inches and clothing especially if you build muscle fast. I used to be a body builder who become overweight after a severe back injury giving birth to my son that resulted in an inability to walk for almost a year and regular steroid shots. I now have fifty pounds to lose, baby and steriod weight gain. I have eased into the routine, and while it may not be a perfect workout to be used forever, it will serve its purpose at the moment. It was a better alternative than paying the amount to my gym I used to. I am sorry to hear about the money situation with those that are not satisfied. Have any of you contacted the better buisness bureau? Did you order directly from the BeachBody website?

Billie: I just started turbo jam a week ago and I love it! They were a gift from my mom because I was getting bored with my classic aerobic dvds. So far I feel more energized and the work outs are great! Chalene keeps me motivated through out the videos to try harder and push myself. Healthy eating habits are very important in weight loss and I try to keep it to about 1,200-1,500 calories a day. If you try the video and you are sore the next day or two…that means it works! I do the videos 1 hour a day or more. I mix and match routines and break them up into 20 or 40 min work out sessions rather then doing everything at once. If you are not sweating after these work outs you must be in great shape already or you are not trying hard enough! The music is great too…I personally listen to jazz and other soft stuff and I thought the music was going to annoy me but I find myself singing the songs while I am doing my household chores n such! These dvds rock and I look forward to doing them every morning. Good luck everyone!

Unhealthy: I have been working out with TJ for a week and 1/2 now. I have taken off 8 lbs. Every body is different (notice I used 2 words = every….body). I was a cheerleader in high school so I can deal with Chalene’s upbeat personality. I am now 32 yrs old, 2 weeks ago I weighed 215 lbs at 5′3. I also love the music in these workouts. When I heard “Momma Said Knock You Out” I knew this was a good sign! My daughter is the reason I NEED to get healthy again. I am sorry that this program didn’t work for some of you and for those of you it has worked for, good for you, the sky is the limit.

Megan: I am amazed at all the negative comments on here – not negative about TJ, but negative toward fellow exercisers. Wow. I had problems with the company when I ordered Slim in 6 a few years ago (not for me – I got bored quickly, so much of it was so repetitive and the music was dull), but a friend lent me “TJ Fat Blaster” a few months ago, and I love it. I would definitely recommend getting it on Ebay or Amazon, not through BeachBody, but regardless of where you get it, the product is the same. I love it! And I can assure those of you who are suspicious of anything positive, I do not work for the company. I am a high school English teacher and a small business owner. I love Chalene and her attitude – you have to be perky when the workout is so upbeat; I sweat like a pig all the way through, and I feel excellent when I’m done.

dalia: I am 50 yrs old, 35lb overweight, NEVER done aerobic exercises before: Been doing TUrbo Jam for a month and love it. I am strong and have more stamina. I started like a clutz, couldn’t get a sweat worked up for the first few sessions because i couldn’t follow the steps, so i often jumped rope when i got confused the first week (at least i got my heart rate up). I am dyslexic so dance steps don’t come easy for me. I did the workout for 4 times a week and I’m getting familiar with the 20 minute workout and AB Jam which i do back to back. I’m already losing some inches off my waist and look more toned, especially my upper arms, waist and thighs. I am 50 years old and am about 35 lb overweight. I am being careful not to overdo my workouts and this is the reason i have not lost much weight yet, but as i get more fit I will start losing the weight. When you are not too overweight you can’t expect to lose too much too fast especially if you’re not in good shape to start with. My advice is to start the program with learn and burn, start slowly and get the moves down. It took me so many replays to get my legs and arms to work together on the individual moves I felt so stupid but I kept to it and it’s well worth it. If you don’t break a sweat you are not working hard enough BUT if you aren’t flexible or strong yet, don’t push it. Just keep at it and if you get your heart rate up for 20 – 30 minutes 4 times a week it’s going to be ALL GOOD. I love the music (hated it at first) and the best part is watching the other people in the video actually putting 100% into their workouts, I find it motivating. Don’t become discouraged. This workout is great for your heart, flexibility and strength. Two thumbs up! Dalia (PS. I bought my dvd online from ebay (new) but it was the older first release. Then I bought some 1-2 lb work out gloves for $12.00 from another site, weights from a garage sale and the whole thing cost me 30.00). I avoided Beachbody but use their website to track my progress.)

Walter: I’ve been using Turbo Jam off and on since last November. I’ve found it has much better music than my Tae Bo Boot Camp DVD set. As far as the workout itself, when I’m faithful with the program, it works very well and would work even better were I to follow the diet recommendations. My set included not only diet tips but a workout schedule that I still use as a basis for my workouts (I generally do an aerobic workout 3x week and intersperse a weight training workout). I should mention that Turbo Jam isnt my only workout – I mentioned Tae Bo and I change up the pace with The Perfect Martial Arts Workout, a Kathy SMith workout I got from a Special K box and The 30 Day Shred workout as well to keep from getting bored with any one program and to keep my muscles guessing. I’m looking forward to graduating into P90X soon.

Ashley: I LOVE Turbo Jam. I totaly get why everyone dosn’t like it that much. It’s hard and really confusing at first, but if you stick with it no matter how frustrated you get you see results. I’ve los 70 puonds so far and its still helping me loose the rest. I’ve gotten amazing results with this product and I still love it after 2 years. Those of you that don’t like it shouldn’t give up on it.

Alison: I think Turbo Jam is really great. Chalene is so peppy and always cracks me up. You just have to find a workout DVD where you “get along” with the instructor, and he/she doesn’t annoy you! Afterwards, I always feel like I got a great workout, and unlike running, I don’t feel like I nearly died.

Michelle: I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Turbo Jam and Chalene! Any workout done over and over again can get boring and your muscles adapt. There are LOTS of Turbo Jam videos out there. I have never had any problems with Beacbody and I use their community support forums on a daily basis. I don’t pay a dime for the service and my coach is a gem! I love the music in Turbo Jam. Not every exercise program is for everyone but I would say this: if you like to dance/kickbox, give it a try! Afterall, most adults can make their own decisions about what they like or don’t like. I love it!! It makes me sweat like crazy and I feel the soreness afterwards, which lets me know I got a good workout in!

Tracy: Not break a sweat? Are you doing more than just hitting the play button? I got good and sweaty the very first time I did it. Have just completed the Chalean Extreme program and am enrolled in her fan club for Turbo Kick. Once the first set of DVDs stops challenging you, Chalene has more advanced sets for you to continue on with. I think you have to find the person that hits the right note with you, exercise-wise, and I think she’s great. Plus, she has Pi-Yo, a terrific Pilates-Yoga morph program for strengthening and lengthening, and Hip-Hop-Hustle for those who just want to dance. Don’t sell her short, give her a try.

Anonymous: I just wanted to say that this is a great work out!!! Before turbo jam I was considering haveing surgery to help me lose the weight, this does work! I have lost to date 20lbs. I have a way to go but I am getting there. on name

Emily: I bought Turbo Jam about a year ago and I love it. I do it at least five times a week. For those who don’t break a sweat, you must not be putting enough energy into it because I am soaked when I am done. As for losing 10 pounds, losing that amount of weight in such a short time is unrealistic and unhealthy. If you are looking for a quick fix, maybe it is not for you but I love it. I have also found that it works better when you do the 20 minute cardio and the 40 minute Turbo Sculpt. It works if you work it.

Heather: I love Turbo Jam I have been using Turbo Jam for over a year and I also run 4 miles a day about 5 days a week and also use Turbo Jam and other videos as well as it is important to mix up your routine. I started at 145 and I am now at 118 went from a size 7-8 to a size 3 so yes it does work maybe not for everybody but I highly reccomend it very fun, addicting and I got results but I also stick with working out at least 5-6 days a week from 1 -2 hours I can eat whatever I want in moderation I am more toned than ever and have a ton of enerygy. I Highly reccomend Turbo Jam and other beachbody products.

Kim: Chalene is awesome! I love the routines. It is fun& if you aren’t getting a good workout&breaking a sweat than you aren’t even trying!!!

Anonymous: I love Turbo Jam! I lost my pregnant weight with it. I lost 50 pounds. Then I did Slim in 6 and lost the last 20 pounds. It was great! About to start another round of it.

Kayla: that’s why you download torrents for it as apposed to buying it . honestly i love it, its a good workout

Ashley: I’m addicted to TurboJam! All day long I can’t wait till the next morning when I can do it again. I do a different workout everyday to keep it mixed up. I have noticed a difference in my muscle tone in my abs, thighs and arms. My posture is better and I have more energy all day long! I have had these dvds for a whole year but haven’t been serious about doing it until a month ago. It took me a week or so to really get the moves down. I cannot believe that people are saying they don’t even break a sweat. I am drenched halfway into the workout! DO NOT give up on this workout and put all you can into it and you’ll get it all back in your figure! I LOVE TURBO JAM!

Michele: I absolutely luv TJ. It’s one of the hardest workouts out there. The kit comes with lots of DVD choices. Just find the ones you like. I look forward to working out. I don’t quite understand all the negative comments. If Beachbody won’t refund your money, just call the credit card company for your refund. If they don’t respond, then you automatically get your refund credited back to you. I’ve had the DVDs for over 3 yrs. TJ is the one set of routines I always come back to; not the Gunner P.’s one, Rumbas, nor the first on-the-floor Pilates. Chalene is more user-friendly than Jillian M. It may take a few times to learn the moves, but it is worth it in the end.

lili: No matter exercice program you’ll do, it always takes some times to see results. When you have irrealist fast result, it’s not a good sign. I ordered turbo Jam and I just started and for now I love it, but I’m going to buy another DVD just to not get bored. If you start to eat properly and keep active no matter what exercise you do, you’ll get result, but we have to be patient to see result. Good luck to all of you

Judith: I love Turbo Jam. I’ve been doing the original for over 2 years. I have yet to get tired of the music and I still see results. I’m in shape and I still break a sweat. And so what for Turbo Sculpt you have to pick up a 5 lb pair of weights, Walmart has them for cheap, keeping in mind the gloves and bands come with the dvd set. Plateaus are easy to reach no matter what workout or diet program you are on. As I read through all the negative comments, to me personally they just seem more like lazy gripes. And I just love the scale watchers who never seem to comprehend that muscle weighs more than fat. I also love the crashers looking for a quick fix, who never consider that they’re doing heart healthy conditioning exercises that’s good for them regardless if they lose 2 or 10 pounds. Anyone truly dedicated is going to monitor their diet, exercise not just with the dvds but hit the treadmill as well, and stop making excuses. Turbo Jam not only has gotten me in shape but has kept me in shape just with the 20-min workout. Especially during the Winter months when I don’t nearly keep up with my routine like in Spring and Summer. For the record, during the Winter I make sure to do the 20-min workout every other day 3 times a week and in the last 2 years haven’t gained 1 pound despite the cookies and sweets and holiday food. Loving my Turbo Jammed Sculpted Beach Body.

Beth: I think that with most exercise DVDs there’ll be people who love ‘em & those who hate ‘em. I’m a former fitness instructor, & I have been using home videos for my workouts for the past 20 years. I tried TurboJam about a year ago, and have been using it at least 2ce a week for a good amount of that time. I’m not crazy about it, but then I don’t care for martial arts moves & Turbo Jam is filled with them. I find the moves abrupt, & not fluid, which concerns me in terms of my joints. I do a lot of modifying. With a video I think that the instructor’s counts are very important, you need to know when the moves are going to change…Charlene is NOT good at this & even with knowing the routines well, I still mess up occasionally. The moves don’t mix well with the music either…for instance, she has this one move, a shimmy, that its obvious that even the exercisers on the tape don’t know what the rythm is supposed to be. Finally, Charlene conducts a long series of moves on one side…and I mean long, probably 8-10 reps of up to 7 moves on one side. Then she just switches to the other side. Too long with one series = boring to me. & if I hear, “Are you having fun? You should be!” one more time…its just annoying. Do I do the workout? Yes. Do I enjoy it? Not so much. On the other hand, her Turbo Scuplt workout is Fantastic!! A great weights workout that I recommend alternating with another cardio video.

amy: DOUBLE THUMBS UP!!! for all the people complaining on here. come on are you serious?? is this even real people commenting for turbo jam?? some of the things people are saying i can’t even beleive. like didnt break a sweat?? wow. just wow. its almost funny. you must be reallllyyyy lazy not to break a sweat to this. i have done so many workout dvds, and i absolutely positively love turbo jam!!!! it’s sooo much fun and you really dont realize your working out!! and when the dvd is over i look in the mirror and im dripping sweat and feel great! people on here shouldnt put down turbo jam just because there lazy and didnt get the results!! you get what you put in the workout! normally my dvd player is volume 40-50ish but i seriously turn it up so loud because i get so into it. its so awsome. AND im not even an early bird but i actually WANT to wake up and do this workout!!! my neighbors probably think im crazy, 6am loud turbo jam and me yelling like the turbo jam crew does!!! TURBO JAM IS AWSOME!! TRY IT!! chalene johnson is one of my idols now. i may try a few other workout dvds but turbo jam is here to stay for me!! even on my rest days i say to myself..man, todays my rest day? i want to turbo jam!! haha! the music is GREAT! it just pumps you up and makes you want to dance! the moves take time to get used to! but thats how every dvd is. or every workout for that matter! this workout is pretty easy and i cant beleive how many people are complaining!!!! maybe if you people werent so negative and sitting your lazy but writing negative comments you could be working out and loseing weight!! lol maybe thats everyones problem? like i read someones comment on here and it said “i did turbo jam for the first time and i was so sore the next day that i couldnt workout for 4 days, so i just layed on the couch and gained all the calories back.” …..seriously???? hahah. first of all, you workout even if your sore, it will help! and of course your gunna be sore after your first workout!! jeeeeez. some people in this world are just…i cant even think of a word. maybe this is why half the world is obese and unhealthy. well if you dont love yourself enough to take care of your body oh well. mcdonalds is waiting for you!!!!!!!! overall. BUY TURBO JAM!!!!!!!!!!! I CANT WAIT TO TRY MORE DVDS FROM CHALENE JOHNSON!!!!!!!! and p.s.!!! ebay sells them for alot cheaper!!!! thats where i got mine!!!!!!! )))))))))))

Tiffany: Ok so i didn’t lose that much in 10 days but overall I’ve lost a lot. I have even bought a different turbo jam set. If you get bored or it becomes too easy for you then you should get different DVDs because the other cardio party mixes are harder than the one that comes with the original turbo jam. I was quite over weight and am still losing but i know that the 50 lbs i lost were to this program because I haven’t changed my eating habits that much. I still have 50 more to go and know that I will get there by this summer.

Carrie F: Im so sorry, i HAD to post on this site. First of all, i have yet to get my order (i just ordered it toay!! so excietd!), and when i had ordered i accidentally put 2 turbo jams and one turbofire. So i called customer service and i got the other two cancelled. I dont WHY everyone is claiming for them to be terrible, because he was so nice. He cancelled it for me, and i even called back just to make sure. Some of you are just exaggerating. I hope others out there just go for it! I am because i have a goal in my head that im going to reach…dont let someone else make that decision for you!!!

Linda: If you’re not breaking a sweat with Turbo Jam, you’re not trying hard enough. No weights needed, all you have to do is push play–that’s the hardest part. If you have no fitness base, this is the place to start. If you have a fitness base, try TurboFire-the music is great. Also, Beachbody no longer sucks. I remember those days

Marilyn: I don’t get these reviews? Either people are SUPER over weight or just plain lazy. If done right this is a great, fat burning workout. The music is upbeat (finally!!) and you can even increase the music and decrease the instructional part making it less repetitive and dull. I consider myself nicely fit (wanting to lose 10 lbs), I blade 12 miles, kayak, jog and bike, and I got a nice workout, while working my core and abs. Seriously don’t get it. One woman couldn’t get off the couch after the workout, well maybe thats from lacl of working out. Get off the couch and give it a try AGAIN!! Love Chalene and Turbo Jam

Dee: I LOVE Turbo Jam. Honestly I just can’t understand these negative reviews? From my experience, if you’re not breaking a sweat, you’re probably not doing it right or not working hard enough. And if you have muscle soreness the next day, you gave your muscles a good workout – what are you complaining about??? Your body would’ve gotten used to this. Anyway, prior to Turbo Jam I had tried a TON of other fitness workouts but could never stick with any of them. After talking with a friend, she recommended I try Turbo Jam. Thinking it would end up in the same dust pile as all the others, I reluctantly gave it a go and am so glad I did. I’ve lost 18lbs and a dress size so far without following the recommended schedule or food plan (though I am eating healthily) and will keep using Turbo Jam until I reach my goal weight, probably even after. And this is coming from someone who has never been able to stick with any other workout programs or even shed a single pound – I’m absolutely thrilled with the results. The day after using Turbo Jam for the first time, I was sore all over, but my body soon adapted and over the next few days and weeks, I could feel myself getting fitter, not to mention firmer. Chalene is so motivating, she has oodles of energy and her workouts are actually fun. I’ve recommended TJ to friends and family who are now having fun Turbo Jamming too. Having had such a great experience with Turbo Jam, I have gone ahead and ordered Chalene’s other programs which I’m sure I’ll have great fun with once they arrive. Overall I can’t recommend Turbo Jam enough. If however, you dislike bubbly, motivational instructors and workouts that actually get you moving, Turbo Jam may not be for you.

Monique: One thing I love about these videos is how their moves are very different! But, with how different they are they are also difficult to master…but worth the effort! Those of you who couldn’t lose 10 pounds and 10 inches in 10 days probably didn’t read everything that came with your package that said to include the diet!! FYI! Good energy, although I still don’t like the music, I will just get more familiar with the routine and then play my own music with it!! Happy Healthy-Days!<3

Katie: I am very surprised at all these negative comments. I love the Turbo Jam system. There is a Learn and Burn to help you learn the moves and then if you are doing the moves correctly, you will be sweating. Yeah, you may be sore afterwards, but it is that good muscle sore that shows that the system is working. I would recommend Turbo Jam to everyone.