Workout Program Reviews

Welcome to my workout program reviews! There really are so many workout programs and it can be a bit difficult to find the perfect one for you. So, I decided to give you my feedback on them. I hope you find all of the information you are looking for and if you are interested in a product and want more guidance, just contact me and I will happily assist you!

21 Day Fix

    
     There is a new Beachbody program out this February! It is called the 21 Day Fix Extreme. Last February, the 21 Day Fix was the new program that sold out almost immediately. After seeing the INCREDIBLE results people were getting I became really interested in this program. The unique portion control containers really caught my attention. I decided to give this one a try and learned a lot from it. Here is my review of the original 21 Day Fix program:

     If you have reached a plateau, are struggling with your nutrition, or just want to get quick results for an upcoming event that has been getting closer each day, this is the perfect program for you. In 21 days, you could get beach-ready for a vacation or look drop-dead great at your upcoming reunion. The trainer, Autumn Calabrese is really motivating in all of the workouts. There are seven different workouts for each day of the week. Having such a great variety of workouts prevents you from getting bored and keeps your body guessing. Nervous about not being able to keep up with Autumn and her crew? No worries! They have a modifier in every workout so that you can get it done and still get the results you want. All you have to do is follow the nutrition guide which will teach you how to use your portion control containers and do one 30-minute workout per day. Here are the workouts you will get:

1. Upper Fix. This workout uses simple and effective targeted resistance training to shape your chest, back, shoulders, arms, and abs. 
2. Lower Fix. This workout uses some resistance as well. The result of this one is that it will firm and tone your entire lower body while you blast fat and burn calories.
3. Total Body Cardio Fix. This is a routine that all uses some resistance but in a cardio mix. It will keep your heart rate up and your metabolism revved high long after the workout is over.
4. Cardio Fix. This is a great workout for all of you cardio lovers! Even if cardio is not your thing, the benefits from this workout make it so worth it! It will get your heart pumping and your body moving as you melt away the pounds.
5. Pilates Fix. This one is a great workout that will strengthen your core, elongate your muscles, and firm your hips and thighs. 
6. Yoga Fix. This workout not only feels amazing, but also improves your balance, flexibility, and strength as you relax your muscles.
7. Dirty 30 workout. This one uses some resistance and consists of 4 rounds of fat-burning exercises that help carve out a leaner, stronger physique.

     Also, you will get a 10 minute ab workout that works wonders! It definitely works your core to shrink your midsection quickly! One more surprise...if you order this from a coach (I am a coach if you don't have one), you will get Plyo Fix, a hardcore, fat-shedding workout that uses basic plyometric movements to get you fit fast. 

     Now I am sure you are wondering how the nutrition works. Here is my quick explanation:

     Forget about ounces, cups, and calories. There are seven color-coded containers and a Shakeology shaker cup that will give you exactly the right portions every time, so you never eat too much or too little. Fill them up with as much food as you want—if it fits, you can eat it!

The containers:

     Green—Vegetables
     Purple—Fruit
     Red—Protein
     Yellow—Carbohydrates
     Blue—Healthy Fats and Cheese
     2 Orange—Seeds and Oils
     Shakeology Shaker Cup—Drinks

     The nutrition is explaned in the step-by-step Nutrition guide. Don't worry there is also a program guide to explain the whole program and give you the schedule for your workouts. You will also get a 3 Day Quick Fix that you can use at the end of your 21 days to maximize your results.

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!   

Les Mills Pump Review

  This program is a 90 day resistance training program. It is a barbell-based rapid weight loss and accelerated strength-training program that incinerates calories to help give you the ultimate tight, toned, and lean body you want. The secret? They use the "Rep Effect," which requires that you use lighter weights at a higher rate of repetition so you can burn more calories per workout and get leaner faster. The system includes your very own barbell—the secret weapon designed to speed up your strength training and fat loss. Your kit comes with a set of two 5-lb. and two 10-lb. weighted plates. This program is so much fun! My husband consistently uses this one and it is definitely his favorite! The music in these workouts is awesome. There are multiple trainers that instruct these workouts. Each trainer brings unique character and fun to the workouts. The way that the schedule works is that you have 3 resistance training workouts and the other days you will either walk, do the ab workout, or do flow. Just follow what the schedule says. We also own the deluxe workouts which provide good cardio challenges for the days that you are not doing the resistance training routines. Here is a breakdown of the workouts that come with the basic program:

• PUMP CHALLENGE. This is considered the starter workout to jump start your results and teach you the technique of the Les Mills Pump program. Start firing your muscles with fundamental resistance exercises that will give you visible results in no time. 

• PUMP AND BURN. Feel the burn with compound moves that work several muscles at once to scorch fat and calories. The bigger the burn, the bigger the results.

• PUMP AND SHRED. Start shredding while you build endurance and churn through fat stores with each repetition. This workout definitely uses the "Rep Effect" here. 

• PUMP REVOLUTION. Drive your heart rate up with quick tempos and big moves like power presses and power lunges. This is calorie burning and lean muscle building at its best. 

• PUMP EXTREME. Weights won't be the only thing lifted here as you focus on intensity and targeted muscle training in this extreme workout. 

• FLOW. Increase flexibility, decrease soreness, and improve your alignment as you stretch and lengthen your entire body. 

• HARD-CORE ABS. Carve out your core and define your back with moves that hit your muscles from every direction. It's 360-degree training for your entire midsection. 

• Plus, PUMP BASICS. Do this first! It will teach you how to assemble your barbell, adjust your weights, and get proper grip and stance techniques to get the most out of the program.

     The Deluxe Cardio workouts are:

• SPORTS ATTACK. Fire your energy systems for maximum fat burning. Challenging sports drills push you to your limits for major calorie burn. This one is a fun, fast moving workout!

• STEP. Burn more fat and get strong, toned legs and butt with this high-intensity, full-body power routine. 

• COMBAT. Get rock-hard arms, legs, and butt as you strike, punch, and kick your way to a strong body. This one's a calorie scorcher.

     The incredible part of this program is the fast results and the increased energy you get from them. The program also provides you with everything you need by giving you a nutrition guidewith some awesome recipes and a fitness guide with all of the information about the program.