A few years back I wanted to lose weight and I came across this infomercial showcasing Turbo Jam. I instantly had to have it because it looked like a lot of fun. It included dance type moves to great music and it had exercises that worked your core without having to do crunches on the floor. Not only that, the lead instructor, Chalene Johnson (who I later met in California) had instantly inspired me with her personality and love for Turbo.
I had done Turbo Jam for a couple years and lost the weight that I wanted to lose. Everything was great! I even decided to become a Personal Trainer because I enjoyed working out so much and I enjoyed how I felt afterwards. I wanted to help others with their weight challenges and make a difference in their lives just like Chalene had done for me.
Once certified to be a Personal Trainer, I attended a fitness conference in Toronto and attended a session that was called Turbo Kick. I was so happy to attend this class because by then I was a pro at Turbo Jam and couldn’t wait to find out about Turbo Kick. I soon found out that Turbo Kick is pretty much the same thing, it is just more upbeat and it is a live class that can be taught in clubs and studios. The instuctor was there to get the word out to Canadians about Turbo and the live trainings available that you can take to get certified to teach it. The class was amazing, it was the first time I had attended a live version and the energy in the room was awesome! I loved Turbo even more after that day, which is why I went to California and attended “Camp Turbo Kick” and got certified.
Turbo Camp is 3 days of everything Turbo. It is a annual get together of instructors around the world and the Powder Blue family including the creator, Chalene Johnson. I was nervous at first because I didn’t know anyone but I instantly made lifelong friends and everyone was super nice. I was having the time of my life because we had 3 days of Turbo and other Powder Blue workouts, inspirational lectures, team competitions, a dance party, and they even put on a fashion show. On top of all that I got to meet Chalene and the cast of Turbo Jam, whom I have been working out with in my living room all those years. I loved it and can’t wait to go back.
While in California I got certified to teach Turbo Kick. I didn’t do anything with it for a year because I had to find a place that I could teach it and I also had to get myself ready for it. I was nervous, but that has all changed. I now teach Turbo Kick in Orangeville every Monday night at 8pm at Studio III. I started teaching in January of 2010 and now I truly understand why their are so many instructors around the world. It is a rush to teach a class that you enjoy so much and you definately experience a different energy in a live setting.
Come on out and try out a sesion, first class is free. I know you will have a great time, you don’t even feel like you are working out. Guaranteed to get your heart pumping and it is packed full of punches, kicks, and twists. If you enjoy it half as much as me then I will be happy.
I am starting a new round on March 15th, 2010. Hope to see you there. Email bodywize@rogers.com or check out http://www.bodywizefitnessandnutrition.com/TurboKick.htm for more information.
Watch this video for a preview of what’s to come. Round 35 preview on YouTube
