ChaLEAN EXTREME Week 1 Review
July 11, 2012 
10 Comments
*This is a special guest post.
I started my workout journey with Beachbody doing Insanity but due to past knee injuries it was too tough on my joints for me to continue it. So with the help of my Beachbody coach Brett Banford I found ChaLean Extreme, which was a workout program we thought would get me the result I wanted and it would be easier on my joints.
I ordered my challenge pack and in a about a week I had my Shakeology and workout program. I started July 2 2012 and finished my first week of workouts July 7 2012. The program came with 7 different dvds, a program guidebook, and a fat burning food guidebook which has been very helpful so far while starting the program. There is a dvd in the program that has a section all about the workouts, how they will help you burn fat, and how to do the moves right. Also the dvd has a part where she gives you tips on what to eat and she gives you a “kitchen makeover”, which I found very helpful there were a lot of great tips on what to eat and what to buy when you go grocery shopping.
On Monday I started my first workout circuit called the Burn circuit 1. This workout was a little difficult for me at first just because I am not use to lifting weights but after the first two exercises I really liked lifting the weights. Also I really like the energy ChaLEAN keeps during the workouts she really keeps you going during them. ChaLEAN also breaks down the workouts so you can easily do them at home and do them the right way.
The next day was my rest day which was nice but I found it a little odd that the second day of the program was a rest day. Wednesday I started Burn circuit 2 which again was a challenge because I was new to the moves and lifting weights but I still enjoyed it and felt great after my workout.
Then on Thursday I did ChaLEAN Extreme burn intervals and ab burner. Those two circuits were very hard for me because some of the moves did hurt my knee but ChaLEAN has one of her workout buddies show you how to do the moves in a low impact way which made it much easier on my joints and let me enjoy the workouts better.
Friday I did Circuit 3 which was similar to the other burn circuits. I ended my workout week on Saturday with ChaLEAN Extreme Burn it off and recover, these workouts were very nice after this hard week. There were a lot of really nice stretches which felt good on my tight muscles. Overall I really liked this program and can’t wait to see the result my hard work will bring!
Kayley Jolly
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Thanks so much for the information! You just helped me add ChaLEAN Extreme to my list of to do programs :)
Great information. I’m just curious if there are push-ups? My wife broke her wrist a while ago and push-ups really hurt for her. The program sounds like a good match, but only if it is easy on the wrist.
There are some push-ups and planks but not to many. Chalene does have one of her workout buddies doing the moves modified so they are low impact. It may be worth a try for your wife.
This comes at a great time. I’ve been wondering about this program so your review is very helpful!
I am glad you found it helpful Risa!
This is a beautiful post by your guest, about the Chalean Extreme workout. I've heard it was a very good one. It may be next on my to-do list!
Thanks! She is working very hard through ChaLEAN and I am proud to help her through it!
I love ChLean Extreme! Congrats on your first week!!!
Great post, and I appreciate the honesty of each of the DVD workouts. Breaking it out by each workout helped me visualize what it would be like. Thanks!
Big fan of Chalene and the ChaLEAN Extreme program – congrats on your first week – my favorite is the PUSH phase – go heavy or go home! (your results will be amazing!!)