Well I just completed week 1 of the “Push” phase of Chalean Extreme which is the second phase in the workouts.
The workouts were set up the same way as in the “Burn” phase of doing Push 1, rest day then Push 2, Burn Intervals and Ab Burner, Push 3 then Burn It Off & Recharge.

This phase has you working on doing 6-8 reps max which means going heavier on the weights. As for week 1, there were a few exercises that I will heavier next week, but instead of buying heavier weight I think I’m going to do those exercises with the bands instead. Push 1 had 2 exercises that I will adjust, Push 2 was fine, but Push 3 was the one that I really could’ve used the heavier weight.

I am continuing to see changes in my arms and am feeling stronger with the slow push-ups and hopefully this will continue even with the little break in the schedule this week because of the Beachbody summit. I’ll work on sticking to the schedule the best I can, but depending on the workouts at the summit and available time will dictate how the week goes.

The thing I really like is these workouts as in phase 1 is that they are all in that 35 min range which makes it easy to get them done on the road, so my selection to use these as an “on the road” is working well.

I’m also continuing with my Shakeology regimen along with taking the recovery formula depending on the workout and having the P90X protein bars on the road with me as snacks.

Well next update will be after the Beachbody Summit

Till then
Keep Up The Good Fight
Rich Taub
Independent Beachbody Coach

Week four is complete of Chalean Extreme and the completion of Phase 1.
This week I was not able to bring my computer on the road with me, so I had to do my own workout which I did with the help of the “worksheets” and resistance bands, and the intervals part I also did some of the exercises I remembered along with other moves that I knew would get my heart rate up.

Now this week I changed it up a bit with the resistance bands to hopefully relieve some of the tightness I feel in my neck sometimes. I actually used a little lighter resistance band because even though I was able to do the moves with the heaver bands, I felt using the lighter band enabled me to keep better form, and less strain which I’m hoping means less pain, but since I only tried it once so far, can’t really say it made big difference yet.

I also continued with my Shakeology and found with as tired as I was that it did seem to “pep” me up after drinking it and brought the P90X protein bars on the road with me again to have something decent to snack on through the long days. The P90X Recovery formula, I left at home this time, but while I was drinking it after the workout it did seem to help also with the soreness.

So results so far? Well nothing big number wise, however I definitely notice my arms, as in biceps and triceps are “firming” up and legs are still staying in a “conditioned” look also.

As I progress now into the “push” phase I’m hoping that results will be more evident by the end of the month and also during this phase I will be heading out to the Beachbody Summit at the end of the month which should be fun getting the chance to workout with Chalene and the other trainers.

The change for this phase is to go heavier and where in phase 1 the focus was 10-12 reps phase 2, 6-8 reps is the focus, so we’ll see what new things phase 2 will bring.

That’s a wrap for this “chapter”, remember if you have any questions on this workout or any Beachbody products feel free to contact me and remember as a Beachbody Coach you can save 25% on all Beachbody products.

Till the next review..
Keep up the good Fight
Rich Taub
Independent Beachbody Coach

Week 3 of Chalean Extreme is done and this week my schedule changed a bit, which made for a nice change of pace for the workouts.
Though the workouts were the same, Burn Circuit 1 and 2 were done on the road this week and Burn Intervals & Ab Burner, Burn Circuit 3 and Burn it Off! & Recharge were done at home. What that means is there was a change of pace with using the bands and dumbbells. The previous workouts that I haven’t tried with the dumbbells I had the chance to use them this past week in some of the workouts.
The Ab Burner workout, though short is the one I felt the most “difference” with using the weights.
I also was getting some pain in my neck and shoulders, and according to Chalene, I may have been tensing my neck and shoulders too much while using the bands, so I was trying to make that adjustment this week also.
Some other changes, as with the previous week I continued to drink my Shakeology everyday, but also once I got home my P90X Recovery Formula had arrived so I had the chance to try that and found it not only tasted good, but did seem to help. I also while away tried coconut water, that was recommended and did have some stomach problems, though don’t know if it was definitely from the water or not. When using the Recovery drink I used 1 scoop when not doing a heavy resistance workout, and used 2 on the Burn Circuit days.
I feel like a few inches may have been shed, however will wait till the end of phase 1 before checking the numbers.

So coming up on the last full week of the Burn Phase, I will have Shakeology in hand along with some of the P90X protein bars, and will also figure out a way to bring some recovery formula with me and hopefully the week will be full of energy and good results.

I also did a video review of the workout you can checkout on You Tube, my channel “nalsdc8s”

Till the next review
Keep Up The Good Fight
Rich Taub