Comments on: Muscle Failure and ChaLEAN Extreme

By: Megan

Megan — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 20:33:13 +0000

This is my seventh week doing Chalean Extreme. I am using very heavy weights, but I am not seeing any definition at all. It’s very discouraging. I have the strength, but what can I do to get definition?

By: terry

terry — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:16:39 +0000

I’m confused on what the difference is between choosing Chalean or the p90x…is each workout recommended for a different set of goals? Do they both have similar mixes of cardio/weights?

By: chelsie

chelsie — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:01:24 +0000

I was wondering if anyone could let me know in what order do you do the entire chalean extreme program? I recently borrowed the DVDs from a friend, but she doesn’t know what happened to her guide book. I just had a baby, and am dying to start this workout program! I just don’t know where to start since I don’t have the guide.

By: Annia

Annia — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:28:36 +0000

Is it ok to switch the order or the circuits within one week: for example I am in PUSH but I don’t have time today for the full Burn Interval; is it ok to do Burn it off or PUSH 3today and do the others tomorrow and Saturday? How about Rest days, could I take them anywhere in the week or second and last days are mandatory?

Thank you

PS: Great program, I am so sore today but loving it!

By: Anca

Anca — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:35:53 +0000

My progress: I am in my third week of burn and I see some results. My cardio has improved a little, and I can see some muscle definition. I think sometimes I use too much weight and push too hard to keep form but slowly I will improve and I will be able to keep form for all 12 reps. I still can’t do push-ups tricep ones only on the knees not even one on the toes at the slow speed; I do 5 on the toes of the regular ones at slow speed which is great for me. I can usually do 15 but faster and could never go all the way down, which is saddening for me since I am pretty strong and been going to the gym for a while. Also my back hurts when I do the deadlift in Burn 2 even though I do it correctly with my back straight and abs in. What do you think is the problem?

Thanks and LOOOOOVEEEEE this program!
Anca

By: Staff

Staff — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:11:21 +0000

Hello Kim,

After you finish ChaLean Extreme program, you can start over on the first set, but with heavier weights, or you can try P90X with Tony Horton and workout with a new variety of exercises.

http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products/p90x.php

-Nate

By: Kim

Kim — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:31:00 +0000

What do I do after I have finished the entire Chalene Extreme program for maintainence? Do you start over on the first set?

By: Staff

Staff — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:52:53 +0000

Thanks so much for the great feedback Anca! It really helps other readers on this blog get feel for the program from real people like you! Good luck and keep at it!

-Matt