Chalean Extreme

I saw great results with this program! These workouts are no joke, but the energy and accomplished feeling you get from them are priceless! This workout program is probably my all-time favorite. I also am drinking Shakeology to give myself the dense nutrients I need to complete these workouts and get awesome results (plus, who doesn't like drinking a delicious shake every day?).  

Here is my quick review of the Chalean Extreme program:

The mix of resistance training and extreme cardio gets you great results in 90 days. The trainer in this program is Chalene Johnson. She is super motivating and really inspires you to work hard and get the results you want. 

You will get two demonstration videos to watch prior to beginning the program. Do not skip them! They will help you tremendously by showing you the proper form and technique you need to stay safe and get results. There are 3 phases of this program: the Burn Phase, the Push Phase, and the Lean Phase. Here is a breakdown of each phase

 Phase 1: Burn 

This is your first phase and the focus is to jump start your  metabolism. This is where you will be introduced to resistance training and proper form and technique.  In these moderate training workouts, you'll work your upper body and lower body using the Lean Phasing technique to help you see results every 30 days. The goal is to lift relatively heavy, but do more reps. The resistance training workouts used are:

• Burn Circuit 1
• Burn Circuit 2
• Burn Circuit 3

Phase 2: Push 

This is your second phase and the focus is to push beyond your comfort zone safely to build the muscle you need to burn the fat. In these workouts, you are going to lift heavy, but with fewer reps. You will definitely sculpt some lean muscle during this phase! Chalene really motivates you during this phase to push yourself, so you get fast results.

Resistance Training Workouts:

• Push Circuit 1
• Push Circuit 2
• Push Circuit 3

Phase 3: Lean 

This is your third phase, the final phase of the program. This phase is where you will really melt the fat with new routines and dynamic moves. In these workouts, you will use heavy weights AND do more reps! It is a real challenge, but it is totally worth it! This phase is specifically designed to lean you up and deliver major changes to your body.  

Resistance Training Workouts:

• Lean Circuit 1
• Lean Circuit 2
• Lean Circuit 3

In addition to the 3 resistance training workouts in each phase, Chalene has you do 2 cardio workouts, 1 stretch routine, and 1 ab routine each week. 

Cardio workout #1: Burn Intervals:

This workout uses light weights and uses the "Interval Training" method to get your heart-rate up and burn some serious calories. This workout is usually paired up with one of the ab routines to give you even faster results.

Cardio workout #2: Burn it Off!:

This workout is an intense cardio and fat shredding routine. This one is about 30 minutes long of intense, calorie-burning cardio. This workout is usually paired up with Recharge, the stretching routine.

Ab Workouts and Stretching Routine:

There are two ab workouts that come with the program. They are Ab Burner and Extreme Abs. Chalene has you start off with Ab Burner and then later switches it to Extreme Abs for the extra burn and even better results. These abdominal exercises really shrink, tighten, and tone your midsection. The stretching routine, Recharge, really helps to lengthen your muscles and helps you to feel rejuvenated. I highly recommend that you don't skip this one, enjoy it!