ChaLEAN Extreme Review

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What You Should Know

ChaLEAN Extreme is a set of 15 DVDs produced by Extreme Home Fitness and created by Chalene Johnson. Chalene Johnson is a fitness celebrity who has created workout systems such as Turbo Jam and Turbo Kick. She is an author, clothing designer, motivational speaker and entrepreneur. She created her own unique workout style incorporating tae kwon do, dance and aerobics. The premise of this workout system is the principle that more muscle mass burns fat. It incorporates weight resistance training with cardio and abdominal workouts in a 90 day time frame. The package contains 15 DVDs, a guidebook, body fat tester and thigh toner band. ChaLEAN Extreme is available for purchase through the internet and by phone.

Ingredients

Not Applicable. The items required for these workouts include resistance bands, weighted gloves, a DVD player, and the DVDs. The resistance bands and weighted gloves are available on the websites for purchase separately.

Product Features

ChaLEAN Extreme is a fitness systems designed for consumers who want to lose weight and body fat. It contains 15 DVDs divided into phases of workouts using circuits of exercises. The first phase uses resistance bands or weights to jump start the metabolism. The second phase increases the intensity of the weight resistance training. The third phase is the lean phase working multiple body groups at the same time. All of the phases incorporate cardio training and abdominal training throughout. It also includes an instructional workout to show the consumer how to safely do the exercises. It is important to follow the direction of Chalean Johnson during each workout to ensure safety and prevent injury. A food guide including recipes and motivational audio CD are included. The guidebook outlines the workouts the consumer should do each day and in what order to maximize results.

The company guarantees that the consumer will lose 60% of their body fat and transform their entire body in 90 days. It also states that the consumer will not develop bulky muscles, but will lose inches and develop lean muscle mass. Some of the websites include a 30 day money back guarantee as well. The company offers weight loss and nutritional supplements for separate purchase on its website as part of the ChaLEAN Extreme fitness system. The system can be purchased through several company websites and retailer websites, but the supplements and accessories are not as widely available.

Advantages

• ChaLEAN Extreme incorporates weight resistance, cardio and core training in its workouts.
• ChaLEAN Extreme is designed for home use, so it is attractive for those consumers with limited time to participate in a workout program.
• ChaLEAN Extreme includes a dedicated workout to modeling the safest execution of the exercises.

Disadvantages

• ChaLEAN Extreme’s price tag for just the basic workout system may be excessive for those consumers watching their budget.
• ChaLEAN Extreme’s prescribed workout regime with daily workouts may not be feasible for those consumers with busy schedules.
• ChaLEAN Extreme exercises may be too difficult for those consumers looking to lose a large amount of weight or those consumers that have never participated in weight resistant exercise programs.

Conclusion

ChaLEAN Extreme is designed for weight and body fat loss through exercise and diet. Consumers looking for maximum results should consider the use of weight loss supplements in addition to the workout regime and diet prescribed by ChaLEAN Extreme. The ChaLEAN Extreme weight loss supplements are available, however, not widely promoted as part of the system.

Consumers should look for a weight loss supplement which offers a dedicated website. This website should have documented clinical trials proving the effectiveness of the product. It should offer money back guarantees and free trial offers to ensure consumer confidence. This weight loss supplement should be available through the dedicated website, and include a fat burner and an appetite suppressant. The combination of a proven weight loss supplement with a healthy diet and exercise program can produce significant weight loss.

Slim In 6 Review

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What You Should Know

Slim in 6 is a weight loss program that was developed by Beach Body. This company offers other weight reduction systems such as P90X, Hip Hop Abs, Rockin’ Body and Turbo Jam. The intended goal of Slim in 6 is to “reshape your body in six weeks.” This weight loss program incorporates “the science of Slim Training.” This is stated on the official website to be a combination of mild resistance moves and cardio exercises. Slim in 6 aims to assist with fat burning, body toning and muscle sculpting. A focus is placed on the thighs, buttocks and abdominal muscles.

The Beach Body website claims that numerous people drop up to 25 pounds within the first six weeks of this program. Slim in 6 involves three exercise instructional DVDs, a success guidebook, a nutritional guide, a progress calendar, free online access, a tape measure to keep track of results, an “Ab” DVD, a “6-Day Express Diet Plan” and a stretching DVD. Slim in 6 is offered with a six-week money-back/satisfaction guarantee. This diet program sells for $59.85. There are some success stories and before/after photos provided on the Beach Body website.

Product Features

Slim in 6 is essentially a fitness program that is marketed primarily toward women. Unlike some other fitness regimens, Slim in 6 places a focus on toning the thighs, abs and buttocks. The official website claims that within six weeks you’ll see considerable results (25 pounds of weight loss can be expected.) This weight reduction system consists of three workout DVDs, a nutritional guide, online access, a calendar to keep track of progress, a step-by-step success guidebook and a tape measure to assist you. Slim in 6 sells for three monthly installments of $19.95 (around $60). Slim in 6 does not involve the consumption of diet pills.

Advantages

• There is a 6-week money-back/satisfaction guarantee offered with Slim in 6.

• Slim in 6 gives an expected time frame for weight loss results.
  

Disadvantages

• There are no appetite suppressants incorporated into the Slim in 6 weight loss program.
• Slim in 6 appears to be primarily suited for women only.
• There are no fat burners offered with Slim in 6.
• Slim in 6 calls for quite a change in lifestyle, which may be too drastic for some individuals.
• The official website says to consult a physician prior to getting starting with Slim in 6.

Conclusion

Like many other weight reduction programs, Slim in 6 makes the Slim in 6 system requires only a one-time purchase of the weight loss system instructions. However, the rather drastic lifestyle change involved with this program may prove to be too severe for some dieters. There are no appetite suppressants or metabolic boosters involved in this program, so it’s pretty much the same as other structured diets. Naturally it’s a prudent idea to consult your physician prior to choosing a weight loss program like Slim in 6.

A Simple Way to Prevent Weight Gain

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In a long-term study, middle-aged women who averaged about 60 minutes' worth of moderate-intensity exercise like walking on a daily basis experienced almost no weight gain during a 13-year period.

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Why the Scale Goes Up When You Start a New Workout Plan?

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By Chalene Johnson

Probably the most common question I get when I release a new exercise program is, "Help! I'm gaining weight! Am I doing something wrong?" This is a common phenomenon with any new exercise program, such as Turbo Kick, Turbo Jam, Hip Hop Hustle, or others! It's especially common (and temporary) with intense strength training programs like ChaLEAN Extreme or Tony Horton's P90X.

The motivation to start a new exercise program is almost always to lose weight. However, what most personal trainers know--and most at-home exercisers do not--is that a new exercise program often can cause an immediate (and temporary) increase on the scale. (Notice I didn't say weight gain! I'll explain.) This common increase in the scale is also the reason why perhaps millions of people start and then quickly quit their resolution to get fit.

The temporary weight gain explained:
When someone starts a new exercise program, they often experience muscle soreness. The more intense and "unfamiliar" the program, the more intense the muscle soreness. This soreness is most prevalent 24 to 48 hours after each workout. In the first few weeks of a new program, soreness is the body trying to "protect and defend" the effected or targeted tissue. Exercise physiologists refer to this as delayed-onset muscle soreness, or DOMS.

This type of soreness is thought to be caused by tissue breakdown or microscopic tears in muscle tissue. When this happens, the body protects the tissue. The muscle becomes inflamed and slightly swollen due to fluid retention. This temporary retention of fluid can result in a 3- to 4-pound weight gain within a few weeks of a new program. Keep in mind that muscle soreness is not necessarily a reflection of how hard you worked. In fact, some people feel no signs of muscle soreness, yet will experience the muscle protection mechanisms of water retention and slight swelling.

Most people are motivated enough to put up with this temporary muscle soreness. Yet, many, especially those who really need immediate weight loss to keep them motivated, become discouraged and quit!

When I worked with a group of 70 test participants during the development stages of ChaLEAN Extreme, this happened. Who was the most upset and discouraged? You guessed it... the women! I'm happy to report absolutely for every single woman (and man) in our group, the weight increase was temporary and never lasted more than two weeks before they started to see a major drop in the scale. However, these people had the advantage of working with someone who was able to explain to them why this was happening and assure them the weight would come off if they stuck to the nutrition plan and stayed true to the program.

If you follow a multi-phase exercise plan, such as ChaLEAN Extreme, keep in mind that when you start each phase, your body will be "in shock" again. Don't be surprised or discouraged if you experience a temporary gain on the scale the first week of each phase.

My own personal example of this is running 10Ks. I don't do it very often, maybe once or twice a year. Even though I run on a regular basis, when you run a race, you push much harder. It's natural for me to be insanely sore the next day. It’s also very common for me to see the scale jump 4 pounds the next day from forcing fluids post race and the resulting DOMS. Even though I know the cause of it, it's still a bummer. We're all human and hard work should mean results. Hard work equals results, but our bodies are amazing machines and they know how to protect us from hurting ourselves. Soreness forces you to give those muscles a break. Ultimately you will lose the weight and you will change your metabolism in the process.

The key is understanding that this is a normal and temporary and stick with the program!

When to be concerned:
If you experience a significant weight gain (exceeding 5 pounds) that does not begin to decrease rapidly after the second week, guess what it is? I'll give you one hint... you put it in your mouth and chew it. You know it! Your food (or calorie-laden beverages). News flash, friends… exercise doesn't make you gain weight. Consuming more food than you burn makes you gain weight!

So if after two weeks you are not losing weight and have gained weight that's not coming off, it's time to take a close and honest look at your food intake. Start using SparkPeople's Nutrition Tracker regularly, and be honest.

Moral of the story:
Be patient young grass hopper. You'll be lean and mean in no time!

The True Story behind the Turbo Jam Workouts.

Editor's note: SparkPeople has partnered with Powder Blue Productions and Chalene Johnson to co-promote each other’s products and services.

(Photo courtesy of Chalene Johnson)

Have you ever experienced weight gain when starting a new workout program? Did it come off after a few weeks?

Turbo Fire by BeachBody and Chalene Johnson

High Intensity Interval Training With Turbo Fire

By: Nancy Comee

TurboFire is the latest workout from Chalene Johnson, creator of TurboJam and ChaLEAN Extreme. TurboFire is due out in the spring of 2010. TurboFire is a High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) program that will ignite your metabolism. You will be asked to push harder, find it in yourself to give more, to not hold yourself back, and challenge yourself in a whole new way.

With HIIT you are asked to give your maximum effort in short bursts followed by a recovery period. It is intense and it is challenging. You will get such an intense workout in a short period of time that your body will burn more calories throughout the day trying to recover. Studies have show that the after burn effect can be as much as 9X high for burning calories and fat. HIIT demands that you push yourself out of your comfort zone.

There some major benefits to HIIT. One is the shorter amount of time you need to train to see some great results. The second benefit is the amount of oxygen your body uses while training. This is especially great for athletes and cross training.

HIIT uses fast twitch muscles, which are used in sprinting, as opposed to slow twitch muscles which are used in steady state cardio such as running a marathon. A sprinter has more muscle mass as opposed to a marathon runner who often has no muscles definition.

With TurboFire you can "attend" a HIIT "class" everyday, with the best trainer, the best music, and have a place in the front row. All without ever having to leave the house to get the best workout ever and get the leanest most tone body.

Chalene Johnson has been perfecting TurboFire for years. She wanted to make sure that everyone from a 25 year old ex-cheerleader to a 65 year old grandmother could do the workout to their best and still get great results.

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The following BeachBody programs are wonderful, if you are looking for AMAZING results!!!

If you are interested in any of BeachBody's Programs please visit my BeachBody website:

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