21 Day Fix Extreme: Final Results

Final Results

Throughout this program I did NOT follow the nutrition plan provided...in fact, I was WAY off on my nutrition.  This past week alone, I ate 2 pints of ice-cream!  This is proof that you can't out-workout a bad diet.  That said, here are my results:

weight - 127 lbs.  (no change...up 4 tenths of a pound)

waist   - 28" ( no change)

hips     - 34 1/2" ( down 1/2")

thighs  - 22" (no change...but more toned)

arms   - 12" (no change...but more toned)

The Container System

I did not follow the container system throughout this program.  I DID do it during the regular Fix and it IS extremely easy to follow.  This program's nutrition plan is not much different.  It does not allow a couple things that the regular program did (like wine), but it is still do-able.

The Workouts

For more detailed descriptions about each workout, scroll down to my end of week one review.

Plyo Fix Extreme

This workout kicks my butt.  It does not seem to get much easier as the weeks go on.  I did jump more often than I did in week one, but it BURNS your legs.  I still follow the modifier during the burn out round and pray for the end of that minute!  I could do another round of this program and STILL think this workout would be challenging.

Upper Fix Extreme

Wow!  I'm still using my 8s as my heavies and my 4s as my lights.  There are some moves that I probably could increase my weights with, but others that I'm still struggling with.  My triceps are still screaming during this workout and those bands really make you shake!  My arms are jello by the end of these 30 minutes.

Pilates Fix Extreme

I'm okay with the "pilates" piece of this video...but the bands are just so awkward.  I'm wondering if maybe the next time I try this workout, maybe I can use some light weights instead.  It won't work for some moves, but may help.  I just feel all wrapped up!

Lower Fix Extreme

This workout isn't quite as intense as the plyo workout, however, it burns just as much.  You do 30 seconds holding your weights and 30 seconds without....  just like the plyo workout, only you aren't necessarily jumping in the second half of each move.

Cardio Fix Extreme

I typically enjoy this workout, but I woke up with a horrible headache today.  You can see my description of this one at the end of week one....but today, I didn't make it five minutes.  I had to admit defeat and press "stop."

Dirty 30 Extreme

I was back in the game today and really enjoyed this workout.  The first few minutes will be torture on your shoulders!  I started with my 4 lb. weights and ended up finishing the moves without weights.  This is such a great all-around workout!  It is not heavy cardio, but it does get your heart pumping.  I will miss this workout.

Yoga Fix Extreme

As I've said in the past...this isn't my favorite routine....  If I'm going to take a rest day, this is where I would chose to not press play.  It really does give you a great stretch, but it just seems long to me.

Overall Opinion

This is definitely an intense program!  If you are used to programs like Insanity or T25, then it may not seem like it has enough cardio, but that does not make it any less intense.  Although I could definitely do another round or two and STILL find this program challenging, knowing I am doing the same workout every Monday, and the same every Tuesday, etc., tends to lose my interest after a month or so.  That said, I WILL come back to this program again.  It definitely builds muscle and burns fat.  Next time, however, I will have to be better with my nutrition.

As far as the difference between the regular Fix and Exteme....Autumn does more than stepping it up a notch!  The breaks between moves almost seem non-existent.  There is a modifier....but she is even more intense than the regular fix.  Basically, it IS an extreme program.  You WILL work!

Want more information about this program?  Click here.