Workouts in Review- ChaLean Extreme (final update)

Well, I've finished ChaLean Extreme and the changes are great! After 90 full days, I managed not to substitute workouts aside from the ones that come with the system. More amazing than that, I never got bored! One change I would advise for anyone who wants to purchase the system, do abs on your weight days. The way it is written in the manual has you doing abs only one day a week and that is NOT enough. Also, you can add either cardio or yoga on the second rest day so that you get six days of workouts a week.

I was sorely mistaken in thinking that the Lean Phase would be easier. This was tough! I made vast improvements in strength during this phase. In the end I was doing most of the shoulder presses with 22 lb. dumbells, yikes! This phase is fatigue by 10-12 reps but the weight is HEAVY! I love heavy just remember, my heavy is not your heavy so don't get scared:)

Here is the rotation from weeks 9-12 of the Lean Phase:

Monday: Lean Circuit 1 (weights) + Extreme Abs- 54 minutes
Tuesday: Rest (I do yoga or cardio)
Wednesday: Lean Circuit 2 (weights) + Extreme Abs- 52 minutes
Thursday: Burn Intervals- 40 minutes or Get-Lean Intervals (deluxe version)
Friday: Lean Circuit 3 (weights) + Extreme Abs- 47 minutes
Saturday: Burn It Off or Fat-Burn Challenge(deluxe version) & Recharge- 45 minutes
Sunday: Rest

I purchased the Deluxe Kit which includes Fat Burn Challenge, Get-Lean Intervals and I've Got Abs. I like variety so this has turned out to be a good investment. I usually rotate them every other week.

Okay the real reason you're reading this,
Here are the stats:

Waist:  -2"
Hips:  -1-3/4"
Chest:  -1-1/2" (in a good way)
Thighs:  -3/4"
Weight: - 8 lbs.

Since I workout every day, I was happy with the inches & pounds lost. 

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In conclusion, I have absolutely LOVED this program and would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to get in great shape!

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Workouts in Review- ChaLEAN Extreme Review (update#2)

Well, I've just finished month 2 of Chalean Extreme. The Push Phase is serious work! You push for failure by the 8th rep. I didn't know I could lift this much while having great form. I have 5 lb.- 25 lb. dumbells and I could use heavier ones for sure. 

In the Push Phase you work one body part at a time as opposed to the Burn Phase where you work upper and lower body at the same time. I enjoy working one body part at a time because I focus better. By the end of the month I was lifting the same if not heavier than Chalene. I increased my weight on most exercises by 25% which is great! Don't be afraid of the heavy weights!

One snag....or maybe two, my sister and her family came for a 2 week visit and Cadbury has solid milk chocolate eggs out for Easter. Cursed little things are bad, bad, bad. I sure noticed it when I did my measurements at the end of the Push Phase. All around I was the same as last month. I did do all of my workouts and ate well most of the time. I have found over years and years of doing this that I have to be spot on all of the time with my food or it all falls apart. Clean Eating is 80% of the solution and exercise is 20%. I cannot just workout and erase the bad food choices. Note to self, "Toss out the crap!" 

I guarantee that if I was 100% with my eating I would have been able to tell a difference in inches this month. I love these workouts and feel so much stronger. I can't wait to see what happens in the next and final phase.

On to the Lean Phase!!!

Workouts in Review- ChaLEAN Extreme Review (update)

Well, I've been working out with Chalene Johnson for about 30 days now and I have to say the changes are great! Chalene is really fun to workout with and I like the set up of the workouts. One change I would advise for anyone who wants to purchase the system, do abs on your weight days. The way it is written in the manual has you doing abs only one day a week and that is NOT enough. Other than that the rotation works perfectly for me.The first month focused on lifting as much weight as you can so that you are at failure by your 10th to 12th rep. 

Here is a sample of weeks 1-4 from the Burn Phase:

Monday: Burn Circuit 1 (weights) + Ab Burner- 48 minutes

Tuesday: Rest (I do yoga)

Wednesday: Burn Circuit 2 (weights) + Ab Burner- 47 minutes

Thursday: Burn Intervals- 40 minutes 

Friday: Burn Circuit 3 (weights) + Ab Burner- 47 minutes

Saturday: Burn It Off & Recharge- 45 minutes
Sunday: Rest

I purchased the Deluxe Kit which includes alternate workouts for Burn Intervals and Burn It Off. I like variety so this has turned out to be a good investment. I usually rotate them every other week.

Okay the real reason you're reading this,

Here are the stats:

Waist: - 1-1/2"

Hips: - 1-1/4"

Chest: - 1" (in a good way)

Thighs: - 1/2"

Weight: - 5 lbs.

I was actually surprised that my weight went down with all of the extra leg work that is in the first month, but I'll take it:) For someone who works out every day, I was happy with the inches lost. This month the focus is on lifting heavy so I'm anxious to see new changes.

Check back in 30 days for new stats!

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Workouts in Review- Chalean Extreme

I'm sure you've all noticed I've been a little ADD with my workouts lately. I actually do these workouts then post my review here on the blog. Thank you Netflix for indulging me in my workout schizophrenia:) Because I need to start a consistent workout regime, I broke down and made a purchase for myself this year. I purchased ChaLean Extreme from Beachbody. I used the P90X system with much success so I thought I'd try the "girly" version. I am so excited because I think I'll get it before Christmas:) I will let you know what I think when it arrives and show you before and after pictures over the next 90 days. Stay tuned!