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Friday, 21 November 2008
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Introduction to ChaLEAN Extreme

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The ChaLEAN Extreme Fitness System is not your ordinary system and this much is easily apparent from the moment you visit their website. Created by a woman named Chalene Johnson, it professes to bust all of the fitness myths that you have ever come across and give you the real treatments that you will need in order to be successful with your weight loss goals.

According to the ChaLEAN Extreme Fitness System, there are two major myths involved with the exercise industry today that harm more people than they actually help. The first of these two myths is that cardio work is the most effective solution for people that would like to burn fat . According to Johnson, this is a complete myth. She states early on that creating muscle is the best way to burn fat and looking at her trim figure on the first page should illustrate that point in startling clarity to you from the moment you log onto the website.

The second myth that Johnson singles out on page one of her website is that the only end result from lifting heavy weights is that your body will become bulky from the large muscles. According to Johnson however, since muscles can help you burn fat, you actually become lean through lifting weights because you are gaining lean muscle that at the same time is helping you get rid of more fat. According to Johnson, the type of weight lifting exercises you will do in ChaLEAN Extreme will help you lose weight and maintain a trim figure in no time flat.

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The Good Things about ChaLEAN Extreme

 

The main positive item that can be brought to your attention regarding the ChaLEAN Extreme Fitness System is that it is based on facts that health scientists have known for years. When you create more muscle mass in the body, you are creating conditions within your body that breed a faster metabolic system. This faster metabolic system burns through calories a lot quicker and that is where the weight loss aspect of the system comes into play. If you were walking or jogging you would have to go a long way in order to lose the same amount of calories from your system that you can lose through the performance of a good heavy weight lifting workout. And once you have completed the workout, the muscles you gain will continue to burn fat for you because your metabolism will be maintained in high form through successive workouts that you complete. Overall, the theory behind the system is quite sound.

Another good thing about ChaLEAN Extreme is that it comes with a lot of support. Not only do you get a wealth of information on the actual three phases of the circuit workout that forms the core of your weight loss training, but you also get a lot of information about how to diet in a way that will contribute to your weight loss success rather than hinder it. The customer support line on ChaLEAN Extreme is also quite impressive, allowing you to get a lot of information about the product before you actually have to order it.  We also recommend using our weigh loss and fitness forum for support.

The Bad Things about ChaLEAN Extreme

There are not that many bad things that can be said about ChaLEAN Extreme. Perhaps the most obvious one will occur to you once you have had the time to browse through the website for a few minutes. It all seems good and as previously mentioned the theory behind the workout is sound, but at the same time the website reads more like a marketing website than a health website. The testimonials seem overeager and while that can certainly be evidence of a product that works extremely well, it can also be the sign of internet marketing at its most convincing. People that have tried other online weight loss programs only to see them fall short of achieving the results promised on the main page of the website will recognize the tone on this website and that in turn might lead to them having second thoughts about actually making the purchase. This is really more cosmetic than substantive however and should not form the basis for you rejecting ChaLEAN Extreme should you choose to do so.

Another disadvantage of this product is that it involves lifting heavy weights pretty much right off the bat. Heavy weight lifting is the hardest weight loss activity to do well because the line between creating tension for muscle building purposes and hurting yourself physically is a very fine one. Even with the best instructions it is possible to mess up. There is nothing that can be done with this disadvantage however as it is inherent to the nature of the workout type advertised. Be sure to acknowledge at the same time that the extra effort comes with extra reward before you reject this one outright.

ChaLEAN Extreme Results and Conclusion

ChaLEAN Extreme has not been out on the market very long, but already there are some positive results coming in about the product. People that were highly suspicious about the idea of weight training have now become its biggest proponents as they have slowly seen what the system has done for them. Any product that has the ability to take a completely pessimistic person and turn them into an avid believer has to be good and the fact that ChaLEAN Extreme has done this multiple times over in such a short time means that it is most definitely one of the more special weight loss products currently available in the online weight loss market.

Weight loss is ultimately a result-based industry. At the end of the day, nothing else matters. You can have a product that looks bad and is sold bad but as long as it works, nobody will really care. On the other hand, you can have a product like ChaLEAN Extreme that looks good and is sold with full customer support that also works and once again it is likely that few people will really care. The bottom line is that ChaLEAN Extreme works and it works well as long as you follow the instructions to the letter. Everything else is just window dressing. It is attractive window dressing to be sure, but in the end it is just icing on the cake of success that is the ChaLEAN Extreme Fitness System.

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1. 28-12-2008 02:46
 
Chalene is great... Beachbody is horribl
Toni, I had a similar experience. I will never deal with Beachbody again, but Chalene is a great instructor. I have bought a few items of hers through eBay and Amazon now, Beachbody is a very dangerous company to give your credit card number. They screwed up my payments and then without any warning (though obviously they have my email address since they send me so many advertisements!) they sent me to collections. I have always been careful to maintain good credit so this infuriated me. Once I thought the situation was straightened out, they charged my card AGAIN and refused to refund it, and sent yet another collection notice for the same amount again! It is pretty horrible to prey on people who want to get in shape, and then completely screw you over and fail at customer service once they take your money. I agree Chalene should break off on her own. She has enough fans now that she doesn't need the advertising power Beachbody can offer her... which they can afford because they took my money so many more times than I told them they could.
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2. 27-12-2008 23:38
 
A few suggestions
You are suppose to use weights that exhaust the muscle. So if you purchase the program there is a pre test and you will be able to get a guideline from that. 
 
The bowflex weights are pretty pricy. I bought mine from www.Powerblocks.com. I also bought my ChaLEAN Extreme through Amazon. Got it brand new and received it in 2 days!
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3. 22-12-2008 20:38
 
A few suggestions
I want this but I had major issues with Beachbody last year when I bought the turbo jam package. Their customer service sucks (they outsource to India) and I will never trust them with my credit card number. I had to cancel my card because of charges that kept accruing on my card for things I did not purchase. Then when I tried to talk to customer service they were not helpful at all and I could not understand them. Be wary! I wish Chalene could have her OWN company and sell her products the honest way. Beachbody is TERRIBLE!!!!
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4. 21-12-2008 22:55
 
A few suggestions
When It comes to the weights you just use what you can use. There is no MAX limit for any one person. Everyone is diffrent and each person has thier own Max weights they will use. If you do not own a set of weights I suggest starting out with resistance bands this will help you guage what you will need. Plus they are a lot cheaper than a weight set. If money is no issue run out and pick up some Bow Flew Select techs! They ROCK! 
 
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5. 21-12-2008 16:11
 
A few suggestions
I would be careful lifting weights if your elbow hurts like that. Most likely tendon/ligament damage. As for how heavy the weight, I don't know. Hopefully someone else can chime in.
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6. 21-12-2008 10:22
 
weights??
Can anyone answer what weights are required for this? And how much??? I've got tennis elbow REAL bad right now and can't lift much - but I need to do SOMETHING to get back in shape!! Will it work for seomeone in menopause??
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7. 15-12-2008 18:10
 
Samanth
Not sure what you mean by weight limit? Are you asking what lb weights you will need for the program>? 
 
Like dumbbells or resistance bands?  
 
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8. 15-12-2008 17:35
 
Weight Limits
Hey, Does anyone know what the weight limits are suggested with this program? I love TurboJam and am really looking forward to the new program. It's on the way, but I don't know what the weight limits are. I don't want to buy until I know the upper limits, but I don't want to wait extra time waiting to start because I'm waiting on the weights to arrive. Anyone know? Chris any suggestions? Thanks.
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9. 15-12-2008 17:34
 
Weight Limits
Hey, Does anyone know what the weight limits are suggested with this program? I love TurboJam and am really looking forward to the new program. It's on the way, but I don't know what the weight limits are. I don't want to buy until I know the upper limits, but I don't want to wait extra time waiting to start because I'm waiting on the weights to arrive. Anyone know? Chris any suggestions? Thanks.
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Samanth
10. 13-12-2008 00:47
 
YUP ITS OUT!
Susan beat me to it!  
 
It ROCKS!
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11. 12-12-2008 19:33
 
YUP ITS OUT!
ChaLEAN Extreme is out today! I've been waiting a while to get this product. I'll let you know what I think once I get it.
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Susan
12. 24-11-2008 12:28
 
YUP ITS OUT!
Norine,  
 
I am not 100% sure why they keep pushing back the date on this program, but I can understand how it can be very frustrating..  
 
I am a coach for beach body and we get the sneak peak on all the programs before they hit the market, well before they hit the market, and get a chance to try them out  
 
I know that when products are supposed to be released on a certain date and they are not it can start to kill the anticipation and excitement about the program. :grin  
 
I hope you stay interested in the program because it is going to rock the house!  
 
Oh and Joe S. I am not really promoting myself here at all just chiming in on a program that is all.  
 
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13. 23-11-2008 00:24
 
YUP ITS OUT!
Because he's only promoting himself.
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joe S.
14. 22-11-2008 09:08
 
Can't wait for this one?
Hi Chris,  
 
How do you know so much about the Chalean Extreme if it hasn't come out yet, except what it promises? 
 
And why in the heck is it taking so dang-on long?? The economy has hit me pretty hard, and I would have been able to afford it easily a while back. But, with sagging jobs and low savings, if she doesn't come out with this package soon, I will not be able to purchase it.  
 
I don't understand the delay. It was scheduled to come out in October, then it was extended to November. November is almost gone... I'm no longer excited with anticipation. I am fast becoming flustered and uninterested... and broke!  
 
Norine :(
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15. 21-11-2008 13:41
 
Can't wait for this one!
:) Super Excited about ChaLEAN Extreme!  
 
Muscle burns FAT! Gotta love that, this is a very solid program that will help and teach all how to build lean muscle and shred that un wanted fat.  
 
Just one more tool for my arsenal to fight fat and keep it on the loosing side of the battle.  
 
This system is the complete package, it also helps teach you about nutrition, it comes with a complete nutrition plan that works right along with the resistance training helping you get awesome results.  
 
Thanks Chalene 
 
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