ChaLean Extreme Challenge - Page 22

AngieZ · 04-12-2009, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jabbok

Yes you can do it with resistance bands, on the workouts they usually have someone working with only the resistance bands. If you wanted to do the weights get the select type weights. It is worth the money to buy the workouts I am finding that I get a really good workout and it is varied so you don't get bored.

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Originally Posted by KlingonBabe

The workouts are also varied enough to keep your body from adapting. That's the BEST part of the program.

I'm about ready to JUMP off the fence

Now, where can I get them for the best price? Saw them on ebay and craigslist, but don't trust that they're not burned copies.

KlingonBabe · 04-12-2009, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by AngieZ

I'm about ready to JUMP off the fence

Now, where can I get them for the best price? Saw them on ebay and craigslist, but don't trust that they're not burned copies.

I bought mine through a local trainer who is an authorized BeachBody rep. He gave me a discount. But now that I know what the program can give, I'll gladly recommend paying full price if you can swing it.

jabbok · 04-12-2009, 10:50 AM

I bought mine off Beachbody I know that I paid alot for mine but to me it is worth it, a program that can keep me motivated and building muscle. I would also recommend buying from somewhere that you know they are legit copies.

porkfatrules · 04-12-2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by AngieZ

I'm on the fence about getting this also. Waiting for the price to go down. Is it downloadable someplace?

Also question for the CLX users: The heaviest dumbbells I own are 10's and don't have the space or the $$ for heavier. Plus I have the bands. Is CLX doable with this?

TIA

No, you cannot download this -- you can get it through BB or through a BB coach (usually the same price, but often better service).

I think if 10s are all you have, you won't do well with CLX, honestly. The point is slow and heavy lifting, and you'll find yourself lifting really heavy, especially in the Push (2nd month) phase. If you have the resistance bands, you can definitely do CLX with those -- there's someone in every workout using the bands instead of weights.

If it were just a space issue I'd say get adjustable weights like Powerblocks or SelectTechs, but if it's a $$ issue also that's no help -- they're not that cheap.

CherryBlast · 04-12-2009, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by AngieZ

I'm on the fence about getting this also. Waiting for the price to go down. Is it downloadable someplace?

Also question for the CLX users: The heaviest dumbbells I own are 10's and don't have the space or the $$ for heavier. Plus I have the bands. Is CLX doable with this?

TIA

I have found quite a few places that i could have downloaded it but i am skeered to

Plus i have never done any illegal downloading in my life. I did it on ebay but the asking price was $115(?) or 105(?)

porkfatrules · 04-12-2009, 12:24 PM

Ah -- if you meant illegal downloads --

I'm really against bootlegging -- software, movies, music, or DVDs like this. Would you shoplift in a store? Same thing, different technology. So, I'm not going to recommend this path, obviously.

KlingonBabe · 04-12-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by porkfatrules

Ah -- if you meant illegal downloads --

I'm really against bootlegging -- software, movies, music, or DVDs like this. Would you shoplift in a store? Same thing, different technology. So, I'm not going to recommend this path, obviously.

I wish BeachBody had available payable downloads. I could have started a week sooner if they had given me that option!

porkfatrules · 04-12-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by KlingonBabe

I wish BeachBody had available payable downloads. I could have started a week sooner if they had given me that option!

Agreed! Aside from the tracking part of the guide (which is available as a better PDF than the one in the book) there aren't really any essential materials that you'd miss out on.

CherryBlast · 04-12-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by porkfatrules

Ah -- if you meant illegal downloads --

I'm really against bootlegging -- software, movies, music, or DVDs like this. Would you shoplift in a store? Same thing, different technology. So, I'm not going to recommend this path, obviously.

Neither would i! Its just not worth it.

KlingonBabe · 04-12-2009, 12:50 PM

I'm heading downstairs to do Burn Circuit 3.

Conversation with my husband:

ME: my butt hurts
DH: from what?
ME: from yesterday's workout
DH: and you're going to do it again...

susan1030 · 04-12-2009, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by porkfatrules

My problem is that I can get to 12 reps with no problem using 15s (it's heavy, but I can do it) -- but I can't get to 10 with 20s. *insert SelectTech commercial here -- LOL!* I know some people get 1 or 2 pound wristbands to let them do in-between weights -- I'd do that if I weren't almost done. So, I'm experimenting with using 20s, with a little assist for the lift. Plus, in this one there are so many freakin' bicep exercises that it's hard to keep that part strong!

I totally agree with the selectech thing. My hubby and I are thinking about getting these. Not cheap and I have also seen some poor reviews on them cuz there is a lot of plastic on them and they say they may not be as durable as we would want for the price. So, for now, just sticking with the good ol regular dumbbells.... Gonna do BC1 today. how is everyone doing?????

KlingonBabe · 04-12-2009, 12:53 PM

I have microloading magnetic plates. Two pairs of 5/8# plates, and two pairs of 1 1/4# plates. I just stick them onto the dumbbells to help me bridge the 5-pound gap between the larger weights, either 1 1/4 pound or 2 1/2 pounds at a time.

KlingonBabe · 04-12-2009, 02:04 PM

I just finished my first round of Burn Circuit 3.

AngieZ · 04-13-2009, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by porkfatrules

Ah -- if you meant illegal downloads --

I'm really against bootlegging -- software, movies, music, or DVDs like this. Would you shoplift in a store? Same thing, different technology. So, I'm not going to recommend this path, obviously.

Definitely not the illegal route. I was thinking if beachbody had downloads, but cheaper, since no DVDs are actually sent out.

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Originally Posted by KlingonBabe

I wish BeachBody had available payable downloads. I could have started a week sooner if they had given me that option!

^^^^That...GMTA

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Originally Posted by KlingonBabe

I'm heading downstairs to do Burn Circuit 3.

Conversation with my husband:

ME: my butt hurts
DH: from what?
ME: from yesterday's workout
DH: and you're going to do it again...

::Hurts so good::

I'm thinking now of waiting until I can afford a good set of adjustable weights and maybe the price of the program will go down a little.

But, I'll be lurking and cheering you ladies on! I'll also continue with my exercise routine of course.

Good Luck everyone!

3tikes · 04-13-2009, 06:50 AM

I bought mine from BB on three easy payments. Can you do easy payments? I bought the deluxe set, I think it was around $60/month. I had bought the wieder weights like select techs, and took them back. They didn't switch easy at all. I'm sure the select techs are better, but they were too much. I ended up buying a rack and dumbbell set from 5-25. I also have 30 and 40. To be honest, I only used 30 in the push month.

Cat430 · 04-13-2009, 07:13 AM

Morning All

Did Burn Intervals and Extreme Abs on Friday...thought I was going to die. Never should have tried Burn Intervals with 7 lbs. I must have been nuts. Anyway, going back to the 5's.

I did Burn 3 on Saturday with my 20's and finally got failure on some of the lower body exercises.

Tonight is Burn It Off and Recharge (maybe)

Have a great day everyone!

KlingonBabe · 04-13-2009, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by AngieZ

I'm thinking now of waiting until I can afford a good set of adjustable weights and maybe the price of the program will go down a little.

But, I'll be lurking and cheering you ladies on! I'll also continue with my exercise routine of course.

Good Luck everyone!

Angie, don't wait. Trust me. See if you may be able to score some used adjustable weights on Craigslist or Ebay. Or just a rack with dumbbells. Or, seriously, get some resistance bands. I found mine for $6/each at Marshall's.

The program is so freakin' worth it.

jabbok · 04-13-2009, 08:49 AM

Did push circuit 1 week 2 yesterday used heavy weights for all the exercises and couldn't get to 8 on a couple of them but overall had a very good workout, now I just have to work on my eating.

AngieZ · 04-13-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 3tikes

I bought mine from BB on three easy payments. Can you do easy payments? I bought the deluxe set, I think it was around $60/month. I had bought the wieder weights like select techs, and took them back. They didn't switch easy at all. I'm sure the select techs are better, but they were too much. I ended up buying a rack and dumbbell set from 5-25. I also have 30 and 40. To be honest, I only used 30 in the push month.

I had forgotten about the 3 easy payments! hmmm....a little less stress on the credit card

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Originally Posted by KlingonBabe

Angie, don't wait. Trust me. See if you may be able to score some used adjustable weights on Craigslist or Ebay. Or just a rack with dumbbells. Or, seriously, get some resistance bands. I found mine for $6/each at Marshall's.

The program is so freakin' worth it.

Klingon, I already have a good set of bodylastic bands, but I'm wondering if the workout will still be as good using bands rather than weights.

Does anyone use bands only?

jabbok · 04-13-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by AngieZ

I had forgotten about the 3 easy payments! hmmm....a little less stress on the credit card

Klingon, I already have a good set of bodylastic bands, but I'm wondering if the workout will still be as good using bands rather than weights.

Does anyone use bands only?

I have the bands but haven't used them as I have a full set of weights, but on the workouts there is usually one of the girls using the bands for the whole workout.

northernstar · 04-14-2009, 09:45 AM

Hey everyone!

I am checking in here. I am borrowing ChaLean from a friend who is training for a marathon and decided to put CLX off for now. I just got the DVDs yesterday and I'm ready to start today!

I checked out some of the workouts briefly when I got home last night - it looks like a really intense program! Doing Burn Circuit 1 when I get home tonight

Cat430 · 04-14-2009, 11:26 AM

[COLOR="Navy"]Completed Burn it Off and Recharge last night, decided to go for the big stretch. I enjoyed it more this time than last. I think it would be good to do with the lights out and maybe just a candle lit, so it would feel less like a workout and more like pampering

Starting my last Burn 1

kind of sad...but I am looking forward to the next round.

I wish I would have done a little better on my diet than my results might be better, but oh well maybe this month. I am still going to take my measurements regardless maybe that will give me incentive to watch what I eat.[/COLOR]

jabbok · 04-14-2009, 01:00 PM

did burn it off last night what a workout. Does anyone find that they are sore all the time? I do my workouts 5 days a week I find that I am still sore from the last workout and sometimes my whole body aches.

Cat430 · 04-14-2009, 06:26 PM

I am slightly sore all the time, I have been doing workouts 6 days of the week. I do a cardio workout on the other rest day and I only take a break on Sunday. I am sore somewhere on my body every single day, all that changes is which muscles! I think that is the way it is supposed to be though. When I do those plank knee-ins (not sure what she calls them) it makes my hips sore the next day. My body is mostly spent all the time

susan1030 · 04-14-2009, 06:32 PM

Hi everyone,
Off to do BC2. Just wanted to throw out there that I am a BB coach and can of course get any program that you would want. I promise I am not being pushy, just giving that option. I have all the BB programs and they are just great. I find it fun to go from one program to another and it keeps me fresh and motivated every 90 days or so!
I am a sore girl from BC1. You would think that after the first round I wouldn't get sore still, but I am going up in weight this time around. Hope it will help.....
Have a great evening everyone!

susan1030 · 04-14-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jabbok

did burn it off last night what a workout. Does anyone find that they are sore all the time? I do my workouts 5 days a week I find that I am still sore from the last workout and sometimes my whole body aches.

Yep!!!!! I think she wants us to be sore all the time!!!!!!

jabbok · 04-14-2009, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by susan1030

Yep!!!!! I think she wants us to be sore all the time!!!!!!

lol I guess I am doing something right as I am always sore somewhere at least it is a good sore.

PandorasVise · 04-15-2009, 04:11 AM

If I don't feel sore, I don't feel like I did anything. I want sore

Cat430 · 04-15-2009, 10:18 AM

Did Burn 1 last night for the last time

this round. I think I am going to try the Fat Blaster workout tonight...has anyone tried it yet?
I will let you know what I think about it tomorrow!

Cat430 · 04-15-2009, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by PandorasVise

If I don't feel sore, I don't feel like I did anything. I want sore

yeah for sore, I really do have some muscles

04-14-2009, 06:32 PM	#655
susan1030 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 461 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: susan1030 Stats: 165 WOE: low carb Start Date: 07/09	Hi everyone, Off to do BC2. Just wanted to throw out there that I am a BB coach and can of course get any program that you would want. I promise I am not being pushy, just giving that option. I have all the BB programs and they are just great. I find it fun to go from one program to another and it keeps me fresh and motivated every 90 days or so! I am a sore girl from BC1. You would think that after the first round I wouldn't get sore still, but I am going up in weight this time around. Hope it will help..... Have a great evening everyone! __________________ Susan current stats: 165 ultimate goal: 135 Independent Beach Body Coach http://www.beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/suzfit4life Fitness is my passion!!!!

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04-12-2009, 10:50 AM	#633
jabbok MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: canada Posts: 1,289 Gallery: jabbok	I bought mine off Beachbody I know that I paid alot for mine but to me it is worth it, a program that can keep me motivated and building muscle. I would also recommend buying from somewhere that you know they are legit copies.

04-12-2009, 12:24 PM	#636
porkfatrules Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 689 Gallery: porkfatrules Stats: 217/177.5/110 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Re-re-re-start 1/5/09	Ah -- if you meant illegal downloads -- I'm really against bootlegging -- software, movies, music, or DVDs like this. Would you shoplift in a store? Same thing, different technology. So, I'm not going to recommend this path, obviously.

04-12-2009, 12:50 PM	#640
KlingonBabe MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wandering around the Delta Quadrant Posts: 2,331 Gallery: KlingonBabe Stats: Miserable/Sane/FABULOUS	I'm heading downstairs to do Burn Circuit 3. Conversation with my husband: ME: my butt hurts DH: from what? ME: from yesterday's workout DH: and you're going to do it again...

04-12-2009, 12:53 PM	#642
KlingonBabe MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wandering around the Delta Quadrant Posts: 2,331 Gallery: KlingonBabe Stats: Miserable/Sane/FABULOUS	I have microloading magnetic plates. Two pairs of 5/8# plates, and two pairs of 1 1/4# plates. I just stick them onto the dumbbells to help me bridge the 5-pound gap between the larger weights, either 1 1/4 pound or 2 1/2 pounds at a time.

04-12-2009, 02:04 PM	#643
KlingonBabe MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wandering around the Delta Quadrant Posts: 2,331 Gallery: KlingonBabe Stats: Miserable/Sane/FABULOUS	I just finished my first round of Burn Circuit 3.

04-13-2009, 06:50 AM	#645
3tikes Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Leechburg, PA - close to Pittsburgh Posts: 207 Gallery: 3tikes Stats: 175/155/141 reached goal in 2004 WOE: South Beach Diet Start Date: January 2009	I bought mine from BB on three easy payments. Can you do easy payments? I bought the deluxe set, I think it was around $60/month. I had bought the wieder weights like select techs, and took them back. They didn't switch easy at all. I'm sure the select techs are better, but they were too much. I ended up buying a rack and dumbbell set from 5-25. I also have 30 and 40. To be honest, I only used 30 in the push month.

04-13-2009, 07:13 AM	#646
Cat430 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 335 Gallery: Cat430 Stats: 5'3 160/138/110 WOE: Stillman's QWL	Morning All Did Burn Intervals and Extreme Abs on Friday...thought I was going to die. Never should have tried Burn Intervals with 7 lbs. I must have been nuts. Anyway, going back to the 5's. I did Burn 3 on Saturday with my 20's and finally got failure on some of the lower body exercises. Tonight is Burn It Off and Recharge (maybe) Have a great day everyone!

04-13-2009, 08:49 AM	#648
jabbok MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: canada Posts: 1,289 Gallery: jabbok	Did push circuit 1 week 2 yesterday used heavy weights for all the exercises and couldn't get to 8 on a couple of them but overall had a very good workout, now I just have to work on my eating.

04-14-2009, 09:45 AM	#651
northernstar Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,419 Gallery: northernstar	Hey everyone! I am checking in here. I am borrowing ChaLean from a friend who is training for a marathon and decided to put CLX off for now. I just got the DVDs yesterday and I'm ready to start today! I checked out some of the workouts briefly when I got home last night - it looks like a really intense program! Doing Burn Circuit 1 when I get home tonight

04-14-2009, 11:26 AM	#652
Cat430 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 335 Gallery: Cat430 Stats: 5'3 160/138/110 WOE: Stillman's QWL	[COLOR="Navy"]Completed Burn it Off and Recharge last night, decided to go for the big stretch. I enjoyed it more this time than last. I think it would be good to do with the lights out and maybe just a candle lit, so it would feel less like a workout and more like pampering Starting my last Burn 1 kind of sad...but I am looking forward to the next round. I wish I would have done a little better on my diet than my results might be better, but oh well maybe this month. I am still going to take my measurements regardless maybe that will give me incentive to watch what I eat.[/COLOR]

04-14-2009, 01:00 PM	#653
jabbok MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: canada Posts: 1,289 Gallery: jabbok	did burn it off last night what a workout. Does anyone find that they are sore all the time? I do my workouts 5 days a week I find that I am still sore from the last workout and sometimes my whole body aches.

04-14-2009, 06:26 PM	#654
Cat430 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 335 Gallery: Cat430 Stats: 5'3 160/138/110 WOE: Stillman's QWL	I am slightly sore all the time, I have been doing workouts 6 days of the week. I do a cardio workout on the other rest day and I only take a break on Sunday. I am sore somewhere on my body every single day, all that changes is which muscles! I think that is the way it is supposed to be though. When I do those plank knee-ins (not sure what she calls them) it makes my hips sore the next day. My body is mostly spent all the time

04-15-2009, 04:11 AM	#658
PandorasVise Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 27 Gallery: PandorasVise Stats: 239/191/135 WOE: Atkins like	If I don't feel sore, I don't feel like I did anything. I want sore

04-15-2009, 10:18 AM	#659
Cat430 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 335 Gallery: Cat430 Stats: 5'3 160/138/110 WOE: Stillman's QWL	Did Burn 1 last night for the last time this round. I think I am going to try the Fat Blaster workout tonight...has anyone tried it yet? I will let you know what I think about it tomorrow!