JMBR versus Chalean Extreme?

If motivation is the problem then, might I ask, how could some pre-recorded messages that aren't aimed at you help?

I like you started BR but didn't get into it. Especially work outs 3 and 4 with all the balancing stuff.
However I LOVE CE. it somehow feels like real exercise. I don't always do her cardio stuff but if you liked TF, you'll be fine. I just don't like all the kickboxing stuff. I definitely recommend CE

Because I am more likely to enjoy working out with a positive pre-recorded message rather than a negative one?

I firmly believe working out should be something I enjoy, not a chore to be endured. Yes it's hard and challenging, I like to push myself and challenge myself, but I don't really need someone yelling at me at 5:00 am that they're going to kick my *kitten*. That doesn't get me going. Whereas someone telling me that they're here for me and that I can do it is more of a motivator.

I'm just saying, I used to push play with Chalene no matter how tired or cranky I was, but JMBR is not like that. I just don't know whether Chalean Extreme is not as good a program or as positive as TF, which would make it a waste of money.

Might I suggest finding something where the act itself is enjoyable then? I mean clearly if you're depending on someone else trying to make it enjoyable you're doing the wrong activity to begin with.

Send me a FR and you can see my results pics from ChaLEAN Extreme. I've done it twice so far and I LOVE it! With this last round I've been able to get my body fat down to 18%!

ultimately the best one is the one you'll do consistently. It doesn't matter what anybody else likes. If you like the positive motivation of Chalene and you'll do hers more consistently, then do it. If you like Jillian for the results but don't like her attitude and then give up, what good is it really doing you? Don't waffle. Don't second guess it. Just get it going.

What I meant was, it would be more conducive, I feel, to find strength training activities you actually enjoy and look forward to doing. This way having an external motivator ceases to be a factor. It's all about tactile sensory input. What types of feelings do you like putting your body through? Gentle up and down flowing movements? Abrupt side to side movements? Regardless of what types of movements you enjoy there are strength training activities to fit it.

The other suggestion I have is that you stop looking for motivation. Make a workout plan and stick to it. Motivation comes and goes and is not something successful people rely on to achieve their goals. Decide what you want to do and do it.

^^^ This. I go to the gym because that's what I do. Some days I feel motivated about it and some days I don't. That's just life.

Because I am more likely to enjoy working out with a positive pre-recorded message rather than a negative one?

I firmly believe working out should be something I enjoy, not a chore to be endured. Yes it's hard and challenging, I like to push myself and challenge myself, but I don't really need someone yelling at me at 5:00 am that they're going to kick my *kitten*. That doesn't get me going. Whereas someone telling me that they're here for me and that I can do it is more of a motivator.

I'm just saying, I used to push play with Chalene no matter how tired or cranky I was, but JMBR is not like that. I just don't know whether Chalean Extreme is not as good a program or as positive as TF, which would make it a waste of money.

I very much get where you are coming from. I have not done JMBR, but I did do 30DS and while I motivated myself to complete the 30 days, I have not since enjoyed doing it again. I've tried and I just don't connect with the whole experience and I do believe her personality has a lot to do with it. I've even tried it on mute, and it does help but you also miss cues.

I really enjoy Chalean Extreme. I have not done TurboFire. I attemtped the one TurboJam workout that came with my CLX set and she was like a completely different Chalean! Horrendously perky and happy and, well, just not to my liking. It just felt so goofy. She's much more of a regular type personality on CLX -- still encouraging and smiles but not over-the-top. I feel like if she were in the room with me I would not punch her. :laugh:

As with anything, the more you do it, the more you start to memorize the dialogue and it can get old over time. But having done workouts like Jillian and Leslie Sansone where you just want to throw something at the TV if you hear it ONE MORE TIME, it hasn't bothered me this time.

I've completed 1 round of JMBR & after reading the rave reviews Chalean Extreme got on MFP, I ordered it & received it last week. After the 1st workout I could tell I wasnt going to like it but continued on for 4 days. I didnt like the workouts & thought Chalene was annoying. After 4 days I knew I couldnt continue w/the program for the full 90 days, returned it & restarted JMBR. Maybe I'm the odd one but I actually missed Jillian and felt like I was cheating on her

I'm doing Chalean Extreme and as far as the workouts go...I prefer Jillian's body revolution. With Chalean extreme I feel like I need to add in extra cardio but regardless, I still like it. Honestly, I don't really care about either of their personalities. I just want the workouts. If Jillian annoys you that much you should just mute the sound and play your own music.

I adore JMBR. The drill sargeant attitude doesn't bug me, I love it and I just laugh at it. I got bored after a couple weeks with Turbo Fire and Turbo Jam both, so as much as I wanted to try CLX I decided against it. Some days I do have trouble getting motivated to push play. But I find that those are the days I really needed the rest days anyhow.

Programs that focus mainly on strength training don't place all that much emphasis on cardio because it isn't necessary and can interfere with muscle recovery if the intensity is too high. For this reason a lot of women have trouble transitioning to CLX from other, more cardio-centric workout regimens because they feel like they're not doing enough work since they're used to the idea of prioritizing cardio before strength. They've gotten psychologically attached the idea that cardio = fat loss/weight loss and that's just not the case at all. I can assure you though that what you're getting in the way of cardio with CLX is plenty.

I'm happy to hear this extra reassurance! It is true, sometimes it's hard to feel like you're working hard enough if you aren't jumping all around, sprinting, and all that jazz. That being said, her kickboxing routines are quite amp'd! I've seen great results with CLX, just trying some new things at the moment. likely will end up back with her.