Comments on: Muscle Failure and ChaLEAN Extreme

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

By: Staff

Staff — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:51:45 +0000

Hi Teresa,

There has not been any official news on new “add-ons” for ChaLEAN Extreme, but rest assured we’ll be the first to offer them when the time comes!

By: Staff

Staff — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:49:33 +0000

Trisha,

Thanks so much for the great feedback!

By: Anca

Anca — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:36:06 +0000

My first week of BURN! Just finished Recharge and it feels great. I ended up buying weights since the bands were uncomfortable for me. I still need to do extra stretched thought since I am very flexible and some muscles did not feels stretched…

Thanks Chalene, Extreme is amazing!
Anca

By: Teresa

Teresa — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:40:12 +0000

Does anyone know if there are going to be more DVD’s to come, to add to the extreme series?

Thank you
Teresa

By: Staff

Staff — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:27:32 +0000

Hi Anca,

If you’ve already purchased the system but are unsure what to do the BEST place to start is with the “Burn Basics” video tutorial as outlined in page 27 of your guide.

This will show you how to prepare yourself for the first phase of Chalean Extreme, the Burn Phase.

By: Anca

Anca — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 01:45:39 +0000

Ok so I haven’t started yet because I am still trying to find out what range of weight I should use. Bu tin the meantime I bought a set of resistance bands: Gold’s Gym resistance bands (red – med, blue – heavy, black – extra heavy). I have no clue what pound resistance that means. Does anyone know, or have you used this particular brand? I want to push myself so I can get toned and lose body fat through this program. What happens if i don;t get the results I want. Should I do the program again but with higher resistance?

Thanks again
Anca

By: Staff

Staff — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 22:47:33 +0000

Hi Anca,

That sounds about right. Not too light, not extremely heavy. You can always get a heavier band if you feel you need more weight. If you get bands that are way too heavy to begin with, you may never use them!

Good luck! Come back any time and let us know how you are doing!

-Erin
Staff

By: Anca

Anca — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:47:09 +0000

Thank you Erin for your help. Since weights are so heavy to carry and expensive as well I was leaning towards resistance bands since Chalene always says they work just as well. And I am getting a set of 3 medium heavy and extra heavy up to 25 pounds resistance and start with about 10. Would that be equivalent to what the weights should be?

Thank you again
Anca

PS: Cannot wait to start the program!