Chalean Extreme

I havent done turbo fire yet, but I LOVE Chalean Extreme. The workouts are about a half hour.... I havent done the "cardio" ones that come with it though, just the weight lifting. Music isnt overly exciting, because its weight lifting, so not too high energy. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Chalean!!!!

I'm on my second run. I was a Finalist in the Million Dollar Body Game for that program earlier this year. It's a really great, basic weight program. It's quick and very effective. I lost about 15lbs and have really seen muscle gains in my arms, chest, and back.

Here's a video review I did on it the first run through. http://youtu.be/wcjKqQf4mCc

The music is not as great as Turbo Fire....but i have done it and still do it for my lifting and i have seen great results! There are 2 cardio's that come with the collection too....you def have to keep up with cardio as well when u are lifting espcially when you still have pounds to shed! I do enjoy it, and i feel it was def worth my money!! Im not a big fan of lifting weights...but, i do like CLX.

I love it... I have about 2 weeks left in the 3rd month (Lean Phase) and then I'll do it all over again - Enough work outs so that I don't get bored and I have definitely lost a few inches and a few pounds and gained good muscle and definition.
I love Chalene's energy in the videos and I like the cardio work-outs as well.

This is what I'm considering doing next too. I have 20 days left of Supreme 90 Day.

There's a lot of info and reviews on the net about CLE. I can't wait to start it!

I am on day 35 of Supreme 90!! I love it! I am considering doing Rushfit next, but may look into Chalean

Love it, but it's very different from TurboFire.

The music is not the same. In fact, I don't even really notice the music in CLX.

There are 2 ab dvds, one is 10 minutes, the other is 15 minutes. The lifting dvds are anywhere from 30-45 minutes long. I don't really use "Recharge" though. I find it too slow and easy. I stick with Stretch 40 from TF if I feel like yoga. There are two cardio dvds, and I can't recall how long one of them was (because it was too easy), but I love the Burn Intervals (45 minutes long), which is supposed to help with muscle endurance. To me, this workout still feels like a HIIT, but with lighter weightlifting during so-called "rests". It's amazingly hard.

Heavy lifting is awesome, and I think this is a really great program for it, especially for women and especially if you're new to lifting. :flowerforyou:

I only just started CLX, finished burn circuit 2 today but I love Chalene!! I love her turbos too!! I hope to have great results as well and I have her turbo jam for the days that the cardio on her routine are not enough. I hear great reviews about it, and will hopefully have more to add in a month or so!! LOL

I have this, but I haven't started it yet... What size weights have you all used?

It's a very good weight training program, and the cardio days whip my butt too. As long as you keep at it, you will see gains in both endurance and muscle tone. I started on it, got to the last week of the Push phase, and began slacking off...I'm going to start fresh today.

I have this, but I haven't started it yet... What size weights have you all used?

I use reebok speedpac 5 to 25 lbs. They are cheaper than the selectec. They work for me.

Hi! I am considering purchasing Chalean Extreme and was just curious to get some real, honest opinions on it. I did Turbo Fire, and I loved the energy and the fun music, but want to do some toning and I enjoy weight lifting way more than cardio. How long are the CLX workouts and do they have the same fun music as Turbo Fire? Are you getting good results? I don't have a large number of pounds to lose but I really need to tone and firm my body.
And yes, before you ask, I have searched previous topics and I have read them...I'm just looking for some fresh responses.
Thanks!!!!

I have done a lot of programs. I started off with Turbo Jam when I decided to try and get into shape. I then went to Turbo Jam Advanced. Then I got Turbo Fire, it was a bit intense for me but I gave it a try on and off.
I went to ChaLEAN (CLX), and loved it. I found out that I love weights plain and simple. I am not big on cardio and in fact I really hate doing cardio. But with CLX its 2 days of cardio which I can handle. The people are funny and up lifting. Chalene is motivating and very real. You will love the Extreme Motivation CD that comes with it. At least I do. I listen to it all the time cuz you really do have to change your mind set. Music I think is appropriate for the work being done. Its Chalene we are talking about still and she always has great fun music in her videos. There are more what I call melodies (just music with some vocal sound/noise) not much like Boom I Got UR Boyfriend. I did 60 days of CLX...motivation and life just rolled over me. I am a little upset but its in the past now. I lost mostly inches and body fat but I believe I did lose a total of 10lbs for those 60days. I don't remember the inches and fat% but my best guess is 5" in all areas (Not all together) and 7-10% body fat. It really was amazing. My cloths were the scale for me. Meaning I went by how my cloths fit and I dropped 2 sizes.
From CLX I went to P90X in June 2011. CLX really prepped me for P90X. I don't think I would have been able to do P90X if I did not do CLX first. I did about 2months of P90X and fell off the wagon AGAIN....grrrrrrr. I really think having a support team and accountability are key. I have started a page on FB for just that. Its https://www.facebook.com/groups/fiercefighters/ feel free to join if you think that might help in anyway. I just started ChaLEAN Extreme again this Monday (10/3/11). I am almost done with week one. And I feel amazing again. I have not done 1 exercise since Aug. I really do enjoy CLX and think it is an amazing program. TJ and CLX are by far my 2 favorite programs thus far. I love Chalene, the people she chooses, the workouts she brings you, and the enthusiasm she provides.
Hope that helped. I think you should just GO for it and make your own decision. I really think you'll be happy with it and if for some reason you are not they always have that return policy.

Thanks everyone for the responses! Right now I have 8 pound and 15 pound weights, but I think I would like to get a set of the select tech. I work out in my living room so storage is a problem! I am leaving for vacation tomorrow, so I think I will order CLX when I get home!!!

I use the bands and I love them. I was thinking I would like the hand weights better too when I first got the program/ordered. But after trying the bands I really don't think I would want it any other way. At least give em' a try for a week and see what you think. You might be surprised....I was.

I have the body bugg, but I burn about 140-150 with the CLE weight days.