Chalean Extreme?

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pgrimm
pgrimm Posts: 3
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Has anyone tried Chalean Extreme? What kind of results did you get? Pros/Cons??

Thanks!!

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  • mom2fabfive
    mom2fabfive Posts: 207 Member
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    I am currently a little over half-way through Chalean Extreme. I took measurements at the beginning and then after the first month. In the first month I lost 6 lbs. and over 10 inches. I will take measurements in about a week and a half on day 60. Not sure that I am going to see as much movement but the second month is much heavier lifting. I love how much stronger I am and even the areas that aren't shrinking have better muscle definition. I am very happy so far. I like the 3 days of lifting and 2 days of cardio approach. The biggest con...make sure you have heavier weights. You will be stronger than you think. Invest in adjustable weights. I didn't and I am not able to lift as heavy as I could. I end up trying to create more resistance for myself just to hit failure.
  • ElleBee615
    ElleBee615 Posts: 177
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    I want to know too!
  • randilynn113
    randilynn113 Posts: 227 Member
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    I'm just starting week 2 of Chalean Extreme. I was hooked on Turbo Fire, so I really miss the cardio, but I have a foot injury so I'm letting go of the high intensity workouts right now. I agree with mom2 that you definitely should get heavier weights because you are stronger than you think! I'm already seeing some muscle tone! Love it :)
  • tiffbou2
    tiffbou2 Posts: 34 Member
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    I just finished the push month of Chalean. In a 4-week period (somewhere between the burn and push phases), I lost 1.5 inches in each arm, 3 inches in each leg, and 2.5 in my waist. When I started the push month I freaked out because I actually gained weight with a VERY healthy eating plan, but that weight dropped off again and the inches are what really matters to me. I only do the 3X a week weight lifting and ab videos because I do my own cardio 3 hours/week.
  • pixiechk201
    pixiechk201 Posts: 27 Member
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    I just finished week 2 of Chalean Extreme and I already love it! I haven't lost weight yet, but my cardio has already improved a ton (I can run 2 miles without stopping again)! My calves are burning unlike any other fitness dvds I've tried. So far so good!
  • Jo2926
    Jo2926 Posts: 489 Member
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    I'm on my second attempt at completing this and can testify that the biggest downside is that you will get really strong and your dumbbells will be far too small!!

    The first time I stopped the routine, but i have now joined a gym and use the equipment there (DVD on the iPod listening, and take the book with me for the pictures to follow). Works great.

    Its a quick workout so you can easily fit it in and its not at all intimidating. A very nice introduction to weights.
  • Jo2926
    Jo2926 Posts: 489 Member
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    PS - There is a support group with lots of lovely people:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/318-chalean-extreme-support-group

    Highly recommended!
  • pgrimm
    pgrimm Posts: 3
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    You've convinced me to try it!! Thanks for all the feedback :)

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