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.

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