Battle of the Workout Routines: ChaLEAN Extreme vs. Tony Horton’s 10 Minute Trainer
As I consider all the workout routines available, it is difficult to decide which is best for me. I am sure you have the same problem. So, I decided to compare two different programs – ChaLEAN Extreme vs. Tony Horton’s 10 Minute Trainer. Both programs are created by Beachbody.
ChaLEAN Extreme uses circuit training techniques and shifts the workout’s focus from cardio to weight training – lifting heavy weights in 3 phases. Tony Horton’s program is a super stacking technique using resistance bands. Stacking is combining fat-burning cardio, total-body toning/sculpting, and ab workouts into the same movements.
The main difference is obvious from the name: Tony Horton 10 Minute Trainer. It consists of 4 workouts – total body, lower body, cardio, and yoga flex. Each lasts 10 minutes. Plus you get a bonus abs routine as a free gift. Chalene extreme comes with 15 workouts on 6 DVD’s, including 2 starter workouts to teach you form, 3 burn circuit workouts, 3 push circuit workouts, 3 lean circuit workouts, and 2 ab routines. Each workout is 30-45 minutes in length.
Both programs come with tools and Beachbody offers 24hr/7day a week support. ChaLEAN Extreme includes a guide book, body fat tester, and thigh toner band. Weights and additional resistance bands need to be purchase separately. Tony Horton’s program includes a resistance band kit, customized workout calendar, guidebook and Tony Horton’s 10 Minute Meals.
Each program offer a 30 day money back guarantee, plus free gifts you keep even if you return the program. The gifts with Tony Horton’s program are a bonus abs routine, On-the-Go Workout cards, and the 10-day lean jean plan. With ChaLEAN Extreme, the gifts are Fat-Burning Food Guide, Extreme Motivation Audio CD, “Healthy Eats”, and a Kitchen Makeover DVD.
Customer reviews and success stories revealed more differences. Customers liked Chalene’s personality and appreciated reminders to keep proper form and to work at your own pace. They loved her encouragement and felt she made working out fun. One customer completed the workouts despite his arthritis because of the tips provided to protect your knees and back. No particular comments were given on Tony Horton’s personality.
Fit people and out of shape people found both programs challenging and experience success when they consistently worked out. In ChaLEAN Extreme, people generally noticed a difference in 2-3 weeks as they lost weight and increased their strength. On Tony Horton’s program, customers reported significant weight loss and a decrease pant size in just over a month.
One customer owns over 300 workout programs and declared ChaLEAN the best program. Never boring was another reoccurring comment regarding ChaLEAN Extreme. People felt they could stick with the program.
Customers of the 10 Minute Trainer were pleasantly surprised to be sweating by the end of the workout. One customer commented they were done with the workout before they could talk themselves out of it. Even fit users felt the burn and were sore in the beginning. Several customers felt they pushed themselves too hard or hurt themselves trying to stretch the resistance bands as far as the girl in the video. They cautioned others to build up to that level.
ChaLEAN Extreme’s price is 3 payments of $39.95 plus $19.95 in shipping for a total of $139.80. Tony Horton’s program is 2 payments of $39.95 plus $9.95 shipping for a total of $89.85.
AND THE WINNER IS … well, that depends on your goals and personality. The success pictures for ChaLEAN Extreme show more muscles and definition, but the workouts are longer and you provide your own weights. In my opinion, this program is better for people serious about weight loss and fitness. For people ready to put in time and money to achieve more muscular results. Tony Horton’s program is ideal for people with limited time, those unwilling to invest money into a program, or those wishing to lose weight without caring about muscle definition.
No matter which workout routine you choose, the most important step is taking action. Both programs will get you results if you follow them. So, choose one and get started!
Written by Healthy New Age, the natural health blog and website.
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Tony Horton’s Revolutionary Workout Programs Offer Fitness Solutions for All
This is a guest post by Barbara Cronin of www.HealthyNewAge.com
Known to many as “The Godfather” of extreme workouts, Tony Horton is a personal trainer and the creator of numerous outstanding exercise programs. His innovative exercises promise to get you fit and take you to the next level of fitness and beyond.
Tony has trained major movie celebrities, rock stars, CEO’s, and the everyday person looking to improve their health and wellbeing. With a unique mix of encouragement, humor, and discipline, Tony makes working out fun and fast with results that will astound you. Using Tony’s programs, people get in the best shape of their lives in record time.
Tony has been training countless individuals across the country since the late 1980′s, but he wasn’t always in such amazing shape.
A Humble Start
Born in Westley, Rhode Island and raised in Trumbull, Connecticut, Tony was a self-described “quintessential 98 pound weakling” for most of his early life.
Hating exercise and sports, and then developing a love for fast foods instead of his mother’s healthy home cooking, Tony didn’t have a fit, ripped body in those days.
That was soon to change. After graduating from the University of Rhode Island, Tony headed off to Hollywood to pursue his acting dreams. Feeling exhausted and overworked in Hollywood, Tony convinced himself that he didn’t have time to eat right or exercise.
The Transformation Begins
Although Tony’s ambition and dreams were strong, he was at an all time physical low in his life. Discouraged with his health and prospects in Hollywood, he realized (with the help of his talent agent) that it was time to turn his life around. Getting fit was the first step.
From that day on, Tony’s life would drastically change for the better.
Joining the famed World Gym in Venice, California, Tony began the journey of a lifetime. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno both worked out regularly at the World Gym and captured Tony’s attention. He watched closely, asked questions, and read every book related to health and fitness he could get his hands on.
His evolving knowledge, coupled with cardiovascular training from world-class triathlete Mark Sisson, gave birth to Tony’s unique fitness program. Focusing on exercises for speed, flexibility, and balance, Tony developed a fit, streamlined appearance not the bulky and stiff look many body builders had.
As Tony continued his workout programs and got in better shape, he began to notice other remarkable changes in his life. He started to feel better than ever before, his mind was clear and sharp, and he became more productive in his daily life. Tony felt amazing and his world expanded. He started rock climbing, in-line skating, yoga, Pilates, and plyometrics. As he learned more and applied himself, his overall wellbeing improved. He felt better and looked better.
The changes in Tony were unmistakable. Friends and acquaintances started asking questions. They wanted to know what he was doing to transform his body and life. Word spread fast everyone wanted to do what Tony Horton was doing. Whatever his methods, he was sure doing it right!
Tony Captures Hollywood’s Attention
Before long, word found its way to legendary rock musician Tom Petty. Tony helped Tom get into the best shape of his life. Other rock stars started training with Tony, too. This was the launch of his incredible career as one of the most sought after fitness trainers in Hollywood and across the country.
Continuing to build his career, Tony began his own fitness center, ASH Fitness in Santa Monica, California, and became the spokesperson for NordicTrack. His acclaimed techniques and videos have appeared in dozens of magazines including the prestigious Men’s Fitness.
In the late 1990′s Tony was hired by a major Hollywood studio to condition the entire cast of the motion picture The 13th Warrior.
Tony Horton and Beachbody: A Groundbreaking Fitness Partnership
In 1996, Tony met Beachbody CEO Carl Daikeler. Hitting it off immediately, the two became friends and soon after Tony became Carl’s personal trainer. After 90 days of training with Tony, Carl was awed by the results. He couldn’t believe the changes that he saw in his body, changes he never imagined could happen, and all in just 90 days.
In 1998, Tony and Beachbody collaborated and created the Great Body Guaranteed! Workout series. However, the launch of the Power 90 In-home Boot Camp is what propelled Tony to Beachbody celebrity status.
What’s emerged from the pairing of Tony Horton and Beachbody are exercise programs that have forever changed the way people achieve fast weight loss and enjoy getting fit.
Tony has continued to develop motivating, results producing fitness programs since the Power 90 In-home Boot Camp first debuted. Many of the programs are available at Beachbody.com, which promotes many fitness superstars, including Chalene Johnson and her ChaLEAN Extreme workout DVDs. The Power 90 series is referred to as P90.
The P90 Series: A Breakthrough in Exercise
The Power 90 In-home Boot Camp utilizes Tony’s exclusive Sectional Progression training technique. Each movement targets a specific zone for maximum fat burning and toning results. If you train for just 30 minutes a day, you’re guaranteed a great body in only 90 days.
Expanding on the huge success of the Power 90 workouts, Tony has added three more P90 workout programs. These routines build on the original P90 program.
Power 90 Master Series offers advanced workouts targeting specific problem areas for maximum body sculpting and muscle definition. Plyo Legs, Core Cardio, and UML (upper, middle, lower) are just a few of the specialized routines.
There’s P90X, a leading system of 12 sweat inducing, muscle pumping workouts. The exercises target muscle groups like legs and back, and chest and arms. They include yoga, plyometrics, and many other methods. Also built-in is a 3-phase total nutrition plan, special nutritional supplement options, a detailed fitness guide, a tracking calendar, online peer support, and more. This program offers 100% satisfaction guarantee to transform your body from ordinary to extraordinary in just 90 days.
Once you’ve mastered P90X and are ready to step it up, Tony has created the P90X Plus Series. This workout cycle offers brand new moves and never-before-seen routines. You’ll get improved results and break through fitness plateaus with these intense workouts. Jason Scheff, the lead singer of the band Chicago, created music exclusively for the P90X Plus Series. (Jason also uses P90X programs.) This advanced series is recommended only for individuals who have successfully completed P90X.
That’s Not A Program for Everyone
Too busy to work out? Think again. With Tony Horton’s 10-Minute Trainer you can workout no matter how busy your schedule. With breakthrough exercises and a specialized eating plan, you’ll be more fit than ever before. The secret is Tony’s Super Stacking Technique using resistance bands. Tony “stacks” the workout by doing cardio, toning, sculpting, and abs at the same time. It’s exercise multi-tasking! The program offers four 10-minute workouts: Total Body, Lower Body, Cardio, and Yoga Flex.
10-Minute Trainer Deluxe offers 3 new workouts: Total Body 2, Core Cardio, and Upper Body. You also get 2 additional resistance bands and an accelerated results calendar.
Want to get “up close and personal” with Tony? One on One with Tony Horton puts you there. Subscribing to this program gets you the latest workouts from Tony’s gym every month. “No set, no cast, NO MERCY” is the battle cry for this program. With workouts like Just Arms, Killer Abs, and Power 90 Road Warrior, this program will bring the latest workouts directly to you.
Looking for fast results? With Tony Horton’s Power Half Hour you’ll see results in as little as 6 workouts. What you get is a complete workout in just 30 minutes with this fast, versatile total-body program. You’ll get 5 fat burning, muscle toning videos that focus on abs, thighs, buns, arms, chest, and shoulders. You also receive a nutrition guide, 30-day power tracker, and a tracking calendar.
It’s Never Too Late (or too soon) to Get Fit!
Tony’s commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of people isn’t just for adults. Check out Tony and The Kids. Designed for children ages 5-12, Tony entertains kids as he takes them through fun and simple routines that almost anyone can do. He also has a special chat with the kids about eating right, staying active, and making healthy choices.
It doesn’t stop there. In Tony and The Folks, anyone over age 55 can get fit, after all it’s never too late! This fun half hour exercise program eases you into exercise. You’ll get your heart pumping and blood flowing with low-impact exercises. Benefits are increased energy, reduced joint stiffness, and improved flexibility, strength, and balance.
There are also supplements created by Tony. The P90X Peak Health Formula is a high quality multivitamin that helps your body get the vital nutrients it needs to perform at its best. P90X Peak Performance Protein Bars come in three flavors and are packed with 20 grams of protein to maximize your workout. P90X Results and Recovery Formula helps to refuel after intense workouts. With four part carbs to one part protein, muscles will repair faster.
Tony continues to work everyday in creating revolutionary exercise programs to get people healthy and fit. Continuing to excel as a personal trainer in Santa Monica, he is dedicated to helping people get into the best shape of their lives. Tony also lectures and participates in live online Beachbody chats.
By Barbara Cronin, writer for HealthyNewAge.com, the natural remedies web site and blog.
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