#Calories burned during Turbofire and Chalean Extreme

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After watching a TED video (this one in particular)… I was highly motivated to just do something different for 30 days.  Anyone can do something for 30 days, why not get back on proper workout and diet?  I’m looking forward to getting back into a lifestyle that I really prefer: being active!  The workouts (combo TurboFire, Chalean Extreme, Insanity, P90X) can be quite grueling, but the results and the feeling that you get after completing the workout is incredibly rewarding!  Plus, your clothes fit better, you feel more confident, and life just seems that much better!

Today, I tackled Chalean Extreme Push Circuit 1.  It’s been about 2 months since my last workout.  Since that time, I had gone to Guatemala…finished up my cardiac anesthesia fellowship… had some interesting life changing events…planned a trip to China with cross-country friends..and am now studying for my echo board, which I’ll take in 1 week.  There’s been a lot going on.  Still, that shouldn’t be an excuse.  After my echo exam, I’ll finish up credentialing for my new job (starts Aug 22)…. write up a journal article….and head to China for 2 weeks.  It will be busy… but I’m excited to pickup running as I think it will help me explore China and stay active as I don’t want to bring my DVDs and risk them breaking.

So, I was curious about the calorie burn for each of the workouts that I have.  I stumbled upon this blog, which lays out the calorie burn for TurboFire and Chalean Extreme for a 5’10″, 150lb fit female.

TurboFIRE:

HIIT 15 – 159 cals

HIIT 20- 178 cals @ 1 hr I had burned 330 cals!

HIIT 25- 200 cals

HIIT 30- 342 cals @ 2 hrs I had burned 661 cals! (6/13-now have Bodybugg and it said 280 cals.)

FIRE 30- 321 cals. (Bodybugg= 248 once and then 275 the next time. )

FIRE 45ez- 400 cals @ 5 hrs I burned 1000 cals. (Note 45 ez has no FIRE drills and I think it’s bc of that I took so long to break the 1000 calories burned for the day!)

FIRE 45- 543 cals @ 2hrs 45 min I had burned 1015 cals! (Bodybugg= 389 cals but modified moves bc of ankle being sore.)

FIRE 55ez- 527 cals @ 3 hrs I had burned 1018 cals! (6/15-Bodybugg averages 450 cals)

FIRE 60- 650 cals @ 2 hrs 8 min I burned 1000!

Upper 20- 103 cals

Lower 20- 125 cals

Core 20 – 128 cals

Abs 10- 45 cals

Stretch 40- 175 cals (Bodybugg= 127 cals)

ChaLEAN Extreme:

Burn 1- 196 cals

Burn 2- 253 cals @ 1 hr burned 319 cals!

Burn 3- 223 cals @ 1 hr burned 339 cals!

Push 1- 159 cals

Push 2- 187 cals

Push 3- 153 cals

(Note:Push is lower reps at a higher weight, workouts are shorter so cals burned will reflect that. But let me tell you I am as sore as can be during this phase!)

Lean 1- 157 cals

Lean 2- 144 cals

Lean 3- 156 cals

Burn Intervals- 235 calories. (Intensity at about 7/10~ kids were running around so distracted!)

Hybrid Days: (see how mixing burns more cals…)

Burn 1 (after FIRE 30): 277 cals burned total for both at 2 hrs was 826

 

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TurboFire – HIIT 30

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I was really looking for a high-intensity turbo charged upbeat cardio workout today…hence the TF HIIT 30!  My arms are super jello from yesterday’s P90X workout.  Today, Chalene kicked my booty into gear!!  I’m hoping to lose the goo that I piled on while doing my oral board studying and gluttony-packed DC restaurant safari tour.  This did the trick.  My legs are now sore and stiff… good job Chalene!

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#Turbofire HIIT 15

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This was the perfect solution for my getting home a bit late.  20 minutes with Chalene is the perfect amount of heart pumpin’ workout needed to stay on track with my workout goals, but not invest too much time where I cut into my work time (i.e. journal reading and such).  Plus, I’m an 8hr sleep kinda gal…. so I’m usually in bed by 9p to be up by 5a for work.

 

I love the breakdown of this HIIT series.  Chalene shows you the moves in slow-mo, then really hits it hard for the caloric burn!

 

Brkfst=green juice, 1/2 turkey and veggie sandwich

Snack=yogurt, V8 mini can

Lunch=1 slice pizza, tortellini soup 0.5 cup

Snack=yogurt, caffe americano with splenda (small)

Dinner= brown rice, salmon, scrambled eggs

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Turbofire HIIT 25

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Guess what?  I found some motivation.  It came in the form of yesterday’s post, an iPhone app that takes pics at timed intervals (who knew I looked like that while working out?), and of course… great music on Chalene’s workouts.

So, here I am…just getting started.  Love the Recovery formula.  For Turbofire, I only use 1 scoop..and that’s just to power me thru the workout.  Once I’m done, I follow it with some green juice (my combo of green veggies, carrots, orange, banana, avocado blended to a smooth silky perfection!).

 

You can almost see lift off from the ground!

 

 

 

Now, I just have to get lower!

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#Chalene Extreme Push Circuit 3

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Had a rockin’ great workout this morning at 5AM!  Never in a million years would I have ever thought of being up before I had to b/c my job requires me to already get up early!  But, there’s no better time (in my opinion) than an early morning workout b/c there are NO distractions, NO meetings, NO socials/parties, NO calls, etc.  For me, it’s hands-down the best way to get my day started right!  Plus, it helps me be more aware of my food choices throughout the day.  After really pushing my self through my morning workouts, I no longer crave the morning conference donut or afternoon candy/cookie pick-me-up.  What’s the point of killin’ myself in the AM only to sabotage myself with poor eating habits?

Today’s push circuit 3 was a nice workout combo of back, legs, and chest.  My booty is definitely feelin’ the burn and even this afternoon..my hip joint itself is a bit sore.  Overall, great exercise.  I really am enjoying Chalene’s combos.  Now, if she could incorporate more different sets: Biceps, Triceps, Shoulders on 1 day.  Chest, back, squats on another.  Hams/quads/calves.  Abs/Core.  And for the breaks…. HIIT for 30 sec between switching to a new exercise.

Workout 5am

Snack: Recovery formula

Breakfast: banana, handful nuts

Lunch: turkey/cheese sandwich, V8

Snack: apple, mozzarella string cheese, green juice

Snack: coffee, 1/2 serving almond milk, 1 packet Stevia

Dinner: chicken, cauliflower, edamame and tofu

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#Turbofire #HIIT20

Mom and I workin' out!

20 minutes… 200 calories… is that possible?!?!  This HIIT20 exercise from Chalene Johnson was AWESOME!!  I love dancing…and it had great, easy to follow dance/cheerleading moves that were synced to great music!  20 minutes flew by in a breeze. In fact, I felt guilty that this was my only exercise for today… so I popped in Ab Burner from Chalean Extreme and did that as well (this was only 10 minutes!!).  Beachbody, I love you!  Thanks for getting my morning started off the right way!  Now, for college football!!!  Gig’em Aggies!

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