Chalean Extreme Results & Review

Chalean Extreme is one of my new favorite workouts- Chalene Johnson has a way of motivating you to push past the limits you THINK you have...the result....you become leaner & stronger than you ever have been.

What I thought was most interesting about it...I already did P90X and had LIFE CHANGING results from it. BUT! I never lifted more than 10 lbs. I know that heavy weights dont make you bulky but I guess I just thought I could never do more than 10 lbs. Chalene challenges you to test those limits and SEE if you can do more instead of assuming that you cant! Plus she is totally spunky and hilarious- her energy is infectious 

 
It's not ALL about me though...right? So I thought I would share SOMEONE ELSE'S review of the workout! Kelly Wager just finished Chalean Extreme so here are her results!  

I graduated from ChaLEAN Extreme today!


*drum roll please* Just kidding!! But I have to say I'm pretty excited with my final results in 3 months of working out and eating to FUEL my body, not to 'feed' it. (Big difference there, people, trust me!!) lol I have lost 22 pounds and 20 inches, as well as dropping a size or two in everything I wear!! WOOHOO!! A really great reason to go shopping, right?? :)

But what really has me on fire is what I have GAINED!!! I am *strong*!! I have no doubt that I can do anything I want to do. One arm plank with the other arm doing a row with a 15# dumbbell? BRING IT! (x 12 each side!!) Squats with a 30# dumbbell in each hand! Got that too!! I'm ready for 35's! :) Football drills - I LOVE them!!! And I never thought I could become a runner, but I'm doing my first 5k in just 2 weeks. (heaven help me!!) lol

If you can learn anything from all my (repetitive) posts about exercise, nutrition, fitness, healthy eating, motivational posts - I just want *YOU* to know that *YOU* can do it. Whatever you commit to, whatever you set your mind to ~ DON'T doubt yourself. I didn't go into this alone. God has blessed me with a phenomenal group of friends and fellow coaches to keep me accountable and motivated and inspired. My family has cheered me on and become motivated themselves!! And when I didn't have the strength to keep going, God was right there with me, reminding me I wasn't alone in this!

Don't worry, this journey isn't over yet.... I have MANY more goals ahead of me, and a lot more to accomplish in the coming weeks and months, starting with Monday's TurboFire kick off!!!

I could not have done this without the encouragement and support from my Bombshell Dynasty team, and my wonderful coach, Lynda Suttles! Whenever I'm in a funk, this is the place I come to, and I always find motivation to keep pushing play!! So thank you!!! :) I'm looking forward to TurboFire starting on Monday!! Can't wait to see what this newest adventure brings!!! ♥

Butt workout and Accountability!

I take progress pics ALL of the time because sometimes I can't figure out if my mind is playing tricks on me. Just got back from Atlantis last week where i literally ate everything in site lol. I thought I gained 10 lbs in 4 days!!!

So I snapped a couple quick pics because I am going to be starting the Chalean Extreme/ Turbo Fire Hybrid Schedule on Monday!!! Gotta get ready for Vegas in June and lots of pool side fun this summer!

Please ignore my messy bed and crap everywhere lol

Ok I at least fixed the blankets lol I hope Im not the only one with a mess room!

Need a good quick workout for your butt? Only have 20 minutes? Try this!

Elvis Plié

Works core, hips, glutes, hamstrings, quads, and calves

Grab a 15- to 20-pound body bar with your hands wider than shoulder-width apart. Rest the bar across your shoulder blades and position your legs wider than shoulder-width apart with your toes turned out. Squat until your thighs are parallel to the floor (A). Rotate your entire body 90 degrees to the left 

(B). Return to center, stand, and squat again, this time rotating to the right. That’s one rep. Do two sets of 12 to 15, resting for 30 seconds between sets. 

Front Lunge Push-off
Works core, glutes, hamstrings, quads, and calves


Grab a pair of 10- to 15-pound dumbbells and stand with your feet 
together and your arms at your sides. Leading first with your left foot, lunge 
forward and lower your hips until both knees form 90-degree angles (A)With your right leg, pull yourself back to standing as you raise your left leg until your thigh is parallel to the floor (B). Balance on your right leg for one second, then return to start. Do 12 to 15 reps, then repeat on the other side. That’s one set. Do three sets, resting for 30 seconds between sets.




Sumo Squat and Leg Raise
Works core, hips, glutes, hamstrings, and quads 


Grab a 15- to 20-pound body bar with your hands wider than shoulder-width apart. Stand two feet to the right of a 12-inch-high step or bench. Position 
the bar across your shoulder blades. Step onto the bench with your left foot, then squat until your thighs are nearly parallel to the floor (A). Stand up, straightening your left leg as you lift your right leg straight out to the side 
(B). Balance on your left leg for one second, then return to start. Do 12 to 15 reps, then repeat on the other side. That’s one set. Do three sets, resting for 30 seconds between sets.



Lunge-reach combo
Works hips, glutes, hamstrings, and quads

Grab a pair of 10- to 15-pound dumbbells and stand with your feet together and your arms at your sides. Keeping your right leg straight and your toes facing forward, lunge to the left and lower your hips until your left thigh is parallel to the floor. Bend at the hips and lower the dumbbells so they’re on either side of your left calf (A). Return to center. Next, perform a reverse lunge, stepping back with your left leg. Bend at the hips and lower the dumbbells so they’re on either side of your right calf (B). Return to start. Do 12 to 15 reps, then repeat, lunging with your right leg. That’s one set. Do three sets, resting for 30 seconds between sets.

Curtsy Squat and Lift

Works core, hips, glutes, hamstrings, and quads 

 

Grab a pair of 12- to 15-pound dumbbells and stand with your feet hip-width
apart, arms at your sides. Cross yourright leg behind your left, slightly left of
your left heel, and rest your toe on the floor about two feet behind you (A).
Keeping your right heel up, squat down as far as you can without letting your
left knee extend past your toes (B). Straighten your left leg and raise your right leg as high as possible behind you, lowering your torso toward the floor (C). Return to start. Do 12 to 15 reps and repeat on the other side. That’s one set. Do three sets, resting for 30 seconds between sets.

Hip Bridge and Heel Drag Works core, glutes, hamstrings, quads, and calves 
Lie on your back with your lower legs on a stability ball. Raise your hips until they’re aligned with your feet and shoulders (A). Raise your left leg until the bottom of your foot is facing the ceiling (B). Press your right heel into the ball
and roll it toward your butt (C). Roll the ball back out. Keeping your hips lifted, repeat the rolling motion for 12 to 15 reps. Repeat on the other side, resting for 30 seconds beforehand if needed. That’s one set. Do three sets, resting for 30 seconds between sets.

Workout adapted from Womens Health & Fitness