Mar 8, 2012 - 3 min - Uploaded by ashley hornerAshley Horner Bodybuilding.com athlete.
Bring effort every day, that’s all I’m asking of you. Be intentional and cut out the bullshit.” Ashley Horner Having followed Ashley Horner since 2012, and accumulating an extensive collection of her programs, I want to provide thorough reviews to help you decide which program will best suit your goals. The Becoming Extraordinary series was created to give back by coaching thousands through her downloadable programs so men and women can become their best selves, to find beauty in their strength. Below are my detailed program reviews. I own 11 of her programs because I fully believe in her work and mission. Note: These images are copyrighted to Ashley Horner and I have express permission to use them.
The sharing or selling of these programs is prohibited. Who it is for: Anyone who wants to become a well-rounded athlete; if you want to work up your heavy back squat while also increasing your speed and endurance. You’ll be doing everything from running and rowing to isolation movements, compound exercises, circuits, and stretching.
Five days per week for twelve weeks. Estimated Time: Varies. 40 minutes to 1.5hrs Goal Type: Increased fitness and strength Meal Plan: No Home or Gym: Gym or fully equipped home gym (barbell, wall ball, dumbbells, kettlebells, pull up bar, treadmill/outside running space, rower, box, bench) Want to buy?: Click. Who it is for: If you are new to Ashley’s trainers or to weightlifting, this is a good place to start. Workload will increase gradually as you transition from full body workouts to muscle group-specific training to workouts with supersets and trisets.
Cardio is minimal in the beginning and increases as the program progresses. Estimated Time: 1.5 hours average, five days a week for twelve weeks Goal Type: Fat loss Meal Plan: Included Home or Gym: Gym Want to buy?: Click. Who it is for: Very similar to Becoming Extraordinary, except with an emphasis on muscle building using different reps and sets.
Perfect for people trying to bulk or alter their skinny fat body type. Has less cardio than BE. Estimated Time: 1.5 average, five days a week for twelve weeks Goal Type: Build muscle Meal Plan: Included Home or Gym: Gym Want to buy?: Click. Who it is for: If you need a home workout program or coming back from an extended fitness break (child birth, injury, or just out of shape), this program is perfect. Requires minimal equipment. Estimated Time: 1 hour in the early phase, 1.5 to 2 hours in the later phases; five days a week for twelve weeks Goal Type: Fat loss Meal Plan: Included Home or Gym: Both Want to buy?: Click.
Push yourself, believe in yourself, mold yourself. When you step into the gym put all your fucking problems on that bar and push that shit.” Ashley Horner and Who it is for: Athletes looking to increase their fitness and strength quickly. Although mostly performance based, you will see fat reduction and muscle gains.
Pipehitter 2.0 is an extension of the original PH, with slightly more emphasis on upper body strength. Estimated Time: 1.5 to 2 hours average, five days a week for eight weeks Goal Type: Increase fitness, fat loss, muscle building Meal Plan: Included, but very simple. Home or Gym: Gym Want to buy?: Click for Pipehitter and for Pipehitter 2.0. Who it is for: Athletes looking for a home program with a workout intensity comparable to Pipehitter.
Also considered the sequel to Recreating You. Estimated Time: 1.5 hours, five days a week for twelve weeks Goal Type: Increase fitness, fat loss Meal Plan: Included Home or Gym: Both Want to buy?: Click.
Who it is for: Considered the sequel to Becoming Extraordinary and Magnify You, AP follows a similar training philosophy by training specific muscle groups each day. Also includes some long distance running.
Not for beginners. Estimated Time: Varies 1 to 2 hours, depending if cardio is included. A 100 day program. Goal Type: Fat loss, increased fitness Meal Plan: Included, but very simple Home or Gym: Gym Want to buy?: Click. Who it is for: Can be done solo or in combo with another program, Momentum is a high intensity interval training program perfect for those who have limited time to exercise or need a program that can be completed at home. Estimated Time: 20 to 45 minutes, five days a week for eight weeks Goal Type: Fat loss, increased fitness Meal Plan: Not included Home or Gym: Both Want to buy?: Click. This is to the women who lift, who train and take care of themselves and do it although the people who are supposed to love them and support them scrutinizes them.” Ashley Horner Who it is for: Anyone who is in a physically demanding profession (ex.
Law enforcement, military, first responders) looking to increase and maintain fitness. Training similar to that found in the Pipehitter trainers. Estimated Time: 1.5 hours, five days a week for eight weeks.
Goal Type: Increased fitness, fat loss Meal Plan: Included Home or Gym: Gym Want to buy?: Click. Who it is for: If you’re looking to build a derriere that’ll have others doing a double take, this supplemental trainer is perfect. Can be combined with another program. Estimated Time: 45 minutes or less, three times a week for six weeks Goal Type: Muscle building Meal Plan: Not included Home or Gym: Both Want to buy?: Click. Who it is for: A supplemental trainer that builds core strength and teaches you how to eat to reveal your hard work.
Estimated Time: 30 minutes or less, five times a week for six weeks Goal Type: Build and strengthen core Meal Plan: Not included, but recommendations given Home or Gym: Both Want to buy?: Click. Who it is for: Running lovers looking to increase endurance and speed. Estimated Time: 45 minutes to an 1.5 hours, three times a week for eight weeks. Goal Type: Increase endurance and speed Meal Plan: Not included Home or Gym: Access to a track, measured running area, or treadmill Want to buy?: Click.
Frequently Asking Questions Q: How do I pick a program? A: I have found that what makes the decision process difficult is often over thinking which program will give the most results.
The short answer: all of them will do what Ashley says they will do. Once you accept that to be true, comb through the examples I have provided and decide which training style appeals to you most. After that, it is up to you to see the whole program through. Q: How soon will I see results? A: Every body is different, but I always caution to stay with a program for at least eight weeks before evaluating if it’s working or not. Most likely if results aren’t as obvious as you hoped, it’s a dietary issue, in which case I recommend keeping a written journal or using an app to track your food intake. Q: What type of diet is Ashley Horner on?
A: Ashley does not count calories or macros, and has said in Facebook Live videos that she eats relatively high fat, low carb, moderate protein. She does indulge in dessert on occasion. Q: Her programs are expensive.
Are they worth it? A: Absolutely. Her programs are detailed and extensive, incorporating the highest intensity to guarantee results (or your money back!). But if price is an issue, check out her free program on Bodybuilding.com called. Q: I have tried Charlie Mike. What program should I do next?
A: If you’re looking for similar style training, I recommend Pipehitter or Valor (Breaking Boundaries if you workout at home). Q: I need something more extensive in the nutrition department. Any recommendations? A: As a matter of fact, yes. After reading and, I have become a big fan of high fat, low carb diets. If low carb isn’t your thing, then I recommend checking out nutritionist Keri Glassman’s (I especially recommend The O2 Diet) and her. Q: Is this a cookie cutter program?
A: These programs are great options for people who don’t want to pay for the customization from a personal trainer. Although they are predesigned, you customize them according to your goals and current fitness level by adjusting weights and scaling if needed.
These programs are perfect for those who don’t know how to create their own training or who work better following a specific workout routine. Q: Does Ashley have any discount codes for repeat customers?
A: As a matter of fact, she [sort of] does! If you’ve purchased one of her trainers (excluding Crux and Sweet Cakes or any new trainers 30 days old or less), you can buy your second (or third or fourth) program at a discounted rate of $60.00. To take advantage of this, you need to send $60 via PayPal, and in the message box include your receipt/product number from your previous purchase (this can be found at the bottom of every page of your program if you’ve misplaced the email). Her team will respond within a few business days with your program.
Q: Where does Ashley Horner get her clothes? A: In 2016 Ashley began a sponsorship with Reebok. You can click to head to the Reebok website. I personally love the quality and look of Reebok apparel and shoes and highly recommend them.
ASHLEY HORNER PROGRAM REVIEWS There are two reasons why you are here: One you want to know if spending the money on Ashley’s programs will be well worth it, or are they just more training programs that do not walk the talk. Secondly you want to know, which trainer is best suited to you. In the reviews below I will share with you my thoughts on each program. Ashley Horner (Ashley Cline) is a Bodybuilding.com sponsored athletic, WBFF Pro, Fitness model, and mother of three. She has conquered many challenges such as an abusive relationship, weight issues and challenges from pregnancy.
She has not only conquered these challenges but also risen above them and become a role model for many people; showing what determination, belief and hard work can achieve even if all odds are against you. Her hard work and strength has not only gone into her life but now she has also shined her light so others can see the way by creating programs and tools for others to shine their own light. I own eight of her programs: Becoming Extraordinary, Achieving Prominence, Magnify You, and Pipehitter 1 and 2, Momentum, The Pinnacle and Sweet Cakes. Now with out further ado let me introduce you to her trainers so you can see for yourself how awesome they are, just like the creator Ashley.
Ashley does not just live the health and fitness life she also helps others do the same by sharing her training and creating these training programs. These programs won’t just change your health and fitness for the better, they will also change your whole life for the better. Make Your Mark Make Your Mark, a track trainer designed to increase your speed and endurance, while shaping your physique to give you that lean muscular athletic look. You can also incorporate some weights or cross training into this program being only 3x per week. It requires no equipment, just access to a facility that allows you to run and perform plyo exercises. There are also alternatives if you do not have stairs for the plyo exercises.
Open A Qxd File Without Quark Pharmaceuticals. To get Making your Mark click here: Sweet Cakes This 6 week supplemental trainer will build you an awesome lower half. If you’re looking to get that round perky booty then look no more. #SweetCakes is probably one of Ashleys most fun trainers to do with the added benefit of your best behind you have ever seen.
Sweet Cakes is recommended to do 3x a week in conjunction with another Becoming Extraordinary trainer. The workouts last anywhere from 15-20 minutes. Gym ideal but you get by doing this trainer at home with some dumbbells, barbell, and bench with exercise substitutions.
To get Sweet Cakes Click here: Creating a Miracle – Pregnancy Trainer This is a pregnancy trainer for those looking to remain healthy and fit while pregnant. This helps to maintain your health and wellbeing not only for the miracle within but also for ourselves during this challenging and beautiful time and for the future. The most important thing is to have clearance from your doctor and do as much as you feel is safe and comfortable. Some will be able to workout until full term and others may need variationsit is most important listen to our body. Working out during pregnancy has so many benefits including but not limited to mental health and wellbeing, better sleep, easier labor, more energy and endurance etc.
If you’re pregnant or trying to become pregnant, this trainer is for you. This program is 34 weeks long but does not come with a meal plan because weightloss isn’t the goal. This trainer is made to be done in the gym but can be altered to fit a home gym. To get Creating a Miracle click here: Becoming Extraordinary BE is the most amazing trainer for beginners to gym bunnies, men and women. It teachers you how to lift weights, utilise circuits and get the amazing benefits too, not just from a physique point of view but a sound body strengthened equally, lessening the chance of injury. Cardio is limited, with more emphasis on weight training so you can gain a strong lean body. This is a 12 week program that includes a meal plan and shopping list.
To get Becoming Extraordinary click here: Achieving Prominence Achieving Prominence is for the elite individual, experienced athlete or gym goer. It is 100 days of max out effort pushing you to your limits and beyond your comfort zone but the results mentally and physically are well worth it. Believe and Achieve an dreams will come true. To get Achieving Prominence click here: Pipehitter This program is a great example of Ashley’s training. It utilises Crossfit WODS and style training with strength training movements. It allows you to increase you cardiovascular fitness while helping you to build strength and muscle you never dreamed possible.
This program covers all areas of fitness and will push you to fitness levels you have never been to before. To get Pipehitter click here: Pipehitter 2 I loved the original Pipehitter program. If you enjoyed the first Pipehitter, this one will not disappoint. Its workouts are guaranteed to take your fitness to the next level.
It is filled with CrossFit-inspired workouts, lifts, and challenges your cardiovascular system to the max. This is a great change to the conventional weight lifting programs but still allows for max results. Try it you won’t be disappointed.
To get Pipehitter 2 click here: Recreating You Home programsnot as easy as one thinks or at least this one isn’t. You will get results all while sweating in the comfort of your own home and learning all the basics you need in case you want to progress into the gym with more confidence. To get Recreating You click here: Magnify You Magnify You a great next step from BE or training program for anyone looking to really kick their ass. This will challenge you even further to help you build a solid foundation that any time a challenge is tossed at you, you will lay it down as a brick to make your foundations even stronger..Don’t think for a second that your house will withstand the storm that you are about to bring with this training program if you don’t pay attention to the interior. Nutrition, Supplementation and Training all are key factors in building your house’. – Ashley Cline To get Magnify You click here: Becoming Extraordinary in the Kitchen Becoming Extraordinary in the Kitchen is a meal plan with loads of brilliant ideas for healthy eating that does not cause a sensitive gut to react or bore your taste buds.
BE in the Kitchen is gluten, dairy, and soy free it consists of whole foods and a well-rounded taste profile. It is also not boring. BE in the Kitchen is a perfect clean eating plan for anyone with a sensitive gut or who is looking to clean up their diet while still enjoying delicious and satisfying flavors or anyone wish to eat clean. To get Becoming Extraordinary in the Kitchen: Breaking Grounds We’ve been waiting for it – another at home trainer and it’s finally here. Breaking Grounds is a cut above from its so called original Recreating You. It will shred your body into its best shape without you having to leave the comforts of your own home. This will make you realise fitness can be done anywhere no excuses.
Learn how to make your own sandbag, push sled, etc and prepare from some HARD workouts. This is perfect for people who’ve completed Recreating You or any other Ashley programNot ideal for beginners.
To get Breaking Grounds: Crux – The Core Trainer Like most of us abs seem to be that illusive target in training that no matter how hard we try, we cannot figure or seem to achieve it. Well if Ashley Horner abs aren’t anything to go by, rock solid and after 3 kids, I don’t know what else is. You really couldn’t have a more solid recommendation then one from the creator herself. This trainer won’t only appeal to you because of its aesthetic reasons, but it will also help you with your lifts and movements. It focuses on the foundations, where all dreams are made of. With a steady foundation any goal can be built.
This core trainer is perfectly combined with other trainers in her becoming extra ordinary series. To get Crux: Momentum – This is the trainer for busy lives This trainer consists of eight weeks of short (45 minutes or fewer), High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) routines that will have you dripping sweat and taking your fitness to the next heart- pumping level! In these workouts, push to your MAX! By constantly pushing your momentum and giving it your all in such a short amount of time, not only will you begin to feel more energized throughout your day, but your overall momentum will also increase in the two months that you work through this trainer.
These short, intense workouts are an excellent aid in boosting your metabolism with fat-burning results. They are also perfect for those who don’t have a lot of time or would like something new to incorporate into their daily training. For these workouts, you need minimal equipment, which allows you the convenience of being able to do them almost anywhere: at home, the gym, the park, or while traveling. To get Momentum: Hybrid – My body is a machine. It was made to move vigorously, efficiently, and gracefully. It was made to be flexible, movable, fast, and strong. I am blended.
I am a hybrid. The Hybrid trainer is a program that will encompass all styles of training from big staple lifts to isolation exercises, balance, mobility, and speed–we are going to work on them all.
This program will keep your body guessing, wondering what’s going to happen next. To get Hybrid: The Pinnacle When we get to the highest point we think we can reach we keep pushing beyond it onto the next. This trainer is called Pinnacle because of that mental goal we should always be chasing. You’ll get to a point where you look back and smile at how far you’ve com, and how what used to be so scary and painful is now easy.
– Ashley Horner This 14 week trainer is unlike any other. The Pinnacle has you testing your limits and pushing your boundaries through HIIT exercises, bodyweight moves, weight lifting, and yoga. Reach your goals and accomplish exactly what you set out to do. To get Pinnacle: The Monolith Monolith is a high intensity leg trainer to build and sculpt the perfect legs that you’ve wanted.
In my experience you must train your lower body in both volume and power. I’ve taken the exact blue prints on how I train my legs- and I’ve made it available for all of you. With this trainer not only will you see an increase in your strength and power physically, but visually you will notice cuts and definition like you’ve never seen before. This training program is a supplement trainer, it’s intended to be used three times a week. However when you start this training program and you find that you are extremely sore please let the majority of your soreness (lactic acid) get out of your body before you hit the weight room hard once again. When you purchase one of these programs, you get access you her private Facebook group, which I’m apart of, so you can connect with others who are currently doing the programs or have already finished.
If you don’t want to break the bank, there are a variety of free fitness programs on Bodybuilding.com and YouTube — but if you’re ready to invest in yourself and commit to something with the help of other #ashletes through the Facebook support group, then what are you waiting for? If you’re ready to regain your fitness, click below to purchase a program. All programs are $100. The Pinnacle – Hybrid – Momentum – Crux – Breaking Grounds – Creating A Miracle – Pipehitter – Pipehitter 2 – Becoming Extraordinary – Recreating You – Magnify You – Achieving Prominence – Make Your Mark – Becoming Extraordinary in the Kitchen – Sweet Cakes – The Monolith – Note: Once you have already purchased a trainer you will then receive on any further trainer 40% off the original price $100 making it only $60. You simply transfer Ashley through Paypal $60 and advise which trainer you would like via email.