QUIRKY LITTLE THINGS ABOUT CLX

[Dela]

I actually talked myself out of buying STS because I thought (and still think) it's too difficult a program, but I'm starting to reconsider. I mean, I don't have to make it difficult...just doing the exercises alone has to be worth it even if I don't have the correct "1 rpm". But at least I can follow Cathe easily.

Although I have no comments on CLX, I don't have it yet, but will evaluate after I complete this round of STS.

But just wanted to say STS is truly awesome, I'm in Meso1 now, and I just love the different format we are using, and am looking forward to the workouts. I feel my muscles are harder and some even more pronounced already. I can't say enough good stuff about this program.

If you are already doing Cathe weight workouts, there is no reason why STS would be difficult for you.

I will say personally, I find the 1RMs really useful to pick my weights quickly and hit pause less often, and I'm using heavier weights than I would have naturally picked up, but you are correct, you don't have to do the 1RMs, just pick up weights a bit heavier than you think you need when you start and jot down those weights to use for future reference.

Hope CLX gets better for you, and definitely reconsider STS.

 

[pgun]

I missed the statement about the program being for the unfit.

I completely disagree with that statement as well.
What you won't get with CLX is a lot of reps and sets. Some may feel that is not enough. It's simple really. Pick up a heavy weight. That in itself intensifies the program. I'm drenched when I'm finished. I was working so hard during Push circuit 1 Monday, I began to feel nauseated .

This program allows you to pick up a heaviest weight possible. Something I have never done. The more sets and reps I do, the lighter the weight. I always pick up a weight that will allow me to get the job done. If I know I need to complete 3 sets, I pick up a lighter weight than if I do with one set. I've never used my 25 & 30lb dumbbells with other workouts like I am with CLX.

I don't really get drenched w/the workout at least not in my 3rd week of burn, I was sweatier when I first started CLX. And it seems that I get nauseated w/burn 3 the most.

I really love this work out! I look forward to it everyday! I Love Chalene's style. She is so perky it does get me in the mood for working out! But I don't think I would like it if Cathe were to act this way, it just wouldn't suit her, but it does chalene. I did part of the fat blaster workout today and she is just so different in her style. You'd have to watch it to know what I am talking about.

The only thing I don't like about Chalene's workout is the having to count my own reps. I like the camera views too, heck I don't even mind the TV's w/the hot people on them, again this just motivates me.

Fit44 if you don't mind me askin' what weights are you using in push? I'm kind of scared of Push!

 

[pgun]

clx

ITA!

I'd seen a couple of TJ workouts, and decided they were not for me.

But strange thing is, after doing the cardio workouts in CLX, I was curious about other Chalene cardio, so I ended up getting two of her more 'athletic' (vs. "booty shakin'") TJ workouts, and I can stand her in those (I ignore the bit of booty shakin' going on!). I was a bit the same way with Tony Horton. I had Power Half Hour and thought he was annoying. Then I got P90X, got to know him in a less-goofy (if you can believe it) way, then could stand him in PHH!

What were her more athletic workouts? I'm not a dancy girl.

 

[kathryn]

What were her more athletic workouts? I'm not a dancy girl.

Punch, Kick and Jam (not much "jam"!)
Fat Blaster (some got this free on one of the CLX discs: I didn't at first, so I bought it, then I got it when I finally got my replacement discs)
There's also a cool stability ball workout, with circuits of cardio, lower-body, core and upper body work, called "Total Body Blast" (there's a second stability-ball workout, but it's supposedly only 1/2 stability ball).

 

[nightowl81]

Has anyone seen good results so far with CLX? I checked over on Beachbody's forum and don't see too many great before/afters happening yet... most of the people are P90X grads that looked great to begin with.

There also doesn't seem to be alot of info to back up this style of training and I'm wondering how effective it is...

 

[earlyexerciser39]

I have lost inches and pounds (about 8 pounds and an inch or two: chest, hips, iliac, waist).

The main thing that I have noticed is the increase in my overall fitness level. I am faster and stronger. My endurance is greatly improved, too.

I have been doing a lot of things for a long time and have pretty much maintained my level of fitness (mostly Cathe and recently a local bootcamp group) and this is the thing that has clicked with my body to make gains and break through the plateau that I have been holding on to for about 6 months.

Any other results?
Jenn

 

[Beavs]

I just like that you jump into this workout and hit it hard and you are done in 35 minutes, minus all the filler moves that don't really do much.

 

[kathryn]

Even when doing CLX, I've been more sporadic that I'd like (like I didn't exercise at all for 4 days in a row!), but I've gotten stronger, feel firmer, and am more flexible.