Showing posts with label turbulence training. Show all posts
Showing posts with label turbulence training. Show all posts
Monday, December 1, 2008
3 Fat Burning Medicine Ball Workouts for You!
Hi!
Men's Health fat loss expert Craig Ballantyne just told me about two
new cool Medicine Ball Videos he filmed, PLUS three new fat burning
medicine ball workouts you can do at home.
Medicine ball workouts sure are great when you don't have time to
go to the gym, so they are perfect for the busy holiday season.
You can do all three of his new TT Medicine Ball workouts in 10-25
minutes at home, in your bedroom, or even in your office. All you
need is a simple medicine ball, although a soccer ball or stability
ball will work for most of the exercises as well.
In Workout A, you'll do 3-4 supersets of medicine ball exercises
followed "interval training" with this cool exercise called Power
Swings.
In Workout B, you'll do more advanced strength training exercises
with the medicine ball, and finish off with med ball burpees as
your interval training.
Finally, Workout C is a 10 exercise med ball circuit where you'll
go back to back to back with med ball exercises and no rest. You
can do that circuit up to three times.
With over 25 different and unique medicine ball exercises to help
you burn fat during busy times without going to the gym or using
fancy, bulky equipment, you'll do fun supersets and challenging
circuits, with every single exercise working multiple muscle groups
- including your abs.
So if you have family coming over, or a work Christmas function all
night, you can still do a workout at home with just the ball. It's
fast, fun, and effective.
No ball? Put it on your Christmas list!
Once you get access to the member's area, go to the TT Workout of
the Month area to download the Med Ball program.
If you want a crack at these TT Med Ball workouts, you'll get free
access to the program in the TT Member's area when you grab your
copy of Turbulence Training.
=> Turbulence Training Program
You'll also get access to the TT Bodyweight Cardio and TT Meathead
2.0 programs for a few more days until December 1st hits...
Helping you burn more fat in less time,
Matt Taylor
Turbulence Training Program
PS - This program is perfect for...
...when you want a break from the ordinary workouts, or when you
are sick of cardio machines, or during the holidays when you only
have time for 10 minutes of medicine ball exercis es in your
bedroom.
Not sure if these are for you?
Take the Turbulence Training $4.95 trial option for 21 days. If you
don't like it, just let us know and you won't be billed the
remaining $35. But I promise you, you'll love losing fat fast with
TT!
=> Turbulence Training Special Trial Offer
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Hotel Workout Video for Fat Burning While Traveling
Here is a great short video that Craig Ballantyne of Turbulence Training made of a good fat burning workout that you can do in the hotel room if you are short of time or need a burst of energy...
And the key thing here is you don't need to buy expensive equipment or carry them with you when you travel. Just use your own bodyweight and you will be surprised what you can do...
Enjoy!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Halloween Video from Craig Ballantyne of Turbulence Training
I just got this fun Halloween video from Craig Ballantyne of Turbulence Training...
Important, Don't watch it if you don't have a sense of humor!!!
You can check out Craig's site here:
Turbulence Training Fat Loss Program
Have a great Halloween!
Matt
Important, Don't watch it if you don't have a sense of humor!!!
You can check out Craig's site here:
Turbulence Training Fat Loss Program
Have a great Halloween!
Matt
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Turbulence Training Transformation Contest - Lose 7-12 Pounds in 28 Days
Hi,
Who will be the winner of the 4-Week Rapid Weight Loss Turbulence Training Transformation Contest?
Will it be the guy who lost 12 pounds in 28 days or the gal who lost 7 pounds in 4 weeks?
You get to pick the winner with your vote here:
But hurry, voting ends Monday, October 6th at midnight!
I've made my vote, now it is time for yours.
Check out these guys and gals who have lost up to 7-12 pounds in just 4 weeks with Turbulence Training. Just imagine how they are going to look after they finish their 12-week program.
1) Carmel, who was fed up and ready for a change, so she lost 7 pounds of fat with Turbulence Training in just 4 weeks
2) Francis, a former cyclist who grudgingly took up Turbulence Training and lost 6 pounds in 4 weeks to finally get 6-pack abs
3) Abby, who built muscle while burning an inch of fat from her stomach at the same time - even though she wasn't trying to lose fat!
4) Andy, who lost 8 pounds and 2% fat and can now see his abs
5) Tom, who is rapidly burning fat and is on his way to 6-pack abs in only 28 days
6) Dale, our "Biggest Loser", who lost 12 pounds of fat in 4 weeks
Cast your vote here and tell all of your friends to vote too:
=> http://tinyurl.com/6ce2yb
But hurry, voting ends Monday, October 6th at midnight!
Rock the vote,
Matt Taylor
http://tinyurl.com/6ce2yb
Who will be the winner of the 4-Week Rapid Weight Loss Turbulence Training Transformation Contest?
Will it be the guy who lost 12 pounds in 28 days or the gal who lost 7 pounds in 4 weeks?
You get to pick the winner with your vote here:
But hurry, voting ends Monday, October 6th at midnight!
I've made my vote, now it is time for yours.
Check out these guys and gals who have lost up to 7-12 pounds in just 4 weeks with Turbulence Training. Just imagine how they are going to look after they finish their 12-week program.
You'll get to choose between...
1) Carmel, who was fed up and ready for a change, so she lost 7 pounds of fat with Turbulence Training in just 4 weeks
2) Francis, a former cyclist who grudgingly took up Turbulence Training and lost 6 pounds in 4 weeks to finally get 6-pack abs
3) Abby, who built muscle while burning an inch of fat from her stomach at the same time - even though she wasn't trying to lose fat!
4) Andy, who lost 8 pounds and 2% fat and can now see his abs
5) Tom, who is rapidly burning fat and is on his way to 6-pack abs in only 28 days
6) Dale, our "Biggest Loser", who lost 12 pounds of fat in 4 weeks
Cast your vote here and tell all of your friends to vote too:
=> http://tinyurl.com/6ce2yb
But hurry, voting ends Monday, October 6th at midnight!
Rock the vote,
Matt Taylor
http://tinyurl.com/6ce2yb
Sunday, September 28, 2008
7 Weight Loss Transformation Secrets -- How to Get the Most of the TT Contests
I asked Craig Ballantyne to contribute today's Post...
7 Weight Loss Transformation Secrets
By: Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Turbulence Training
Millions of men and women want to lose weight because they are sick of their excess body fat and low energy levels. If that sounds like you, then you need to join the Turbulence Training weight loss transformation contest.
There's already been some powerful, emotional stories told in fitness magazines, and folks from all over the world are helping one another to finally change their bodies. Your weight loss transformation is going to be an amazing 12 weeks. So I thought this would be the best time to give you my Top 7 Transformation Tips to help you lose more weight in the next 12 weeks.
Here are my Top 7 Transformation Secrets that you can use to burn fat from all over your body with Turbulence Training.
Tip #1) Clean out the pantry
One of the biggest pitfalls in a weight loss program is added sugar and mindless snacking (especially between getting home from work and dinner).
Get rid of the junk. Toss it. Better the garbage can eats it than you do.
Tip #2) Stop doing slow boring cardio
Increase the intensity of your workouts and switch to interval training. And yes, even beginners can do interval training when using the metabolism- boosting short, burst workout system.
Tip # 3) Use professionally designed, structured workouts such as my Turbulence Training Workouts that have been featured in Men's Health magazine
You should be in and out of your short, burst workouts in less than 45 minutes, three times per week. On the other 4 days of the week, stay active, getting at least a 30-minute walk in each day.
Tip #4) Set up home gym with ball, bench, and adjustable dumbells
That's all you need. If you are feeling frisky, you can add a pull-up bar to
your home gym.
But to change your body, you only need a little bit of equipment at home. You don't need an expensive gym membership or one of those colossal home gyms, or even a pricey bowflex.
Your body doesn't discriminate on price. It simply responds to the turbulence training you put on your body, and you can do that on the cheap.
Tip #5) Use short, burst Bodyweight Circuits at home instead of using cardio machines.
Choose 3 lower body exercises and 3 upper body exercises. Alternate between upper and lower body bodyweight exercises. Watch my youtube video on circuit training for more details.
Tip #6) Plan, shop, and prepare your food
Finding the right nutrition program is CRITICAL to success, and so is planning. You can't out-train a bad diet, but you can out-plan bad habits. So invest 2 hours on the weekend to prepare as many of your fat burning meals as possible for the week ahead.
Tip #7) Get Social Support
This is the most important Weight Loss Secret that no one pays attention to.
But the bottom line is...you can't do this on your own.
You need support from others to stick to your workouts, to make the right diet choices day-in and day-out and to have someone prop you up when you are feeling down and also to "call you out" when you are feeling like cutting corners.
Get social support on your side today with help from Turbulence Training.
Put these 7 Secrets to use today and you can lose 14-30 pounds in 12 weeks just like our past Transformation Contest Winners. And please refer your friends to the contest. You'll be supporting them and helping them change their bodies & their lives.
I can't wait to hear about your results in the Turbulence Training transformation contest.
About the Author
Craig Ballantyne is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and writes for Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Maximum Fitness, Muscle and Fitness Hers, and Oxygen magazines. His trademarked Turbulence Training fat loss workouts have been featured multiple times in Men’s Fitness and Maximum Fitness magazines, and have helped thousands of men and women around the world lose fat, gain muscle, and get lean in less than 45 minutes three times per week. For more information on the Turbulence Training workouts that will help you burn fat without long, slow cardio sessions or fancy equipment, visit www.HomeFatLossWorkouts.com
7 Weight Loss Transformation Secrets
By: Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Turbulence Training
Millions of men and women want to lose weight because they are sick of their excess body fat and low energy levels. If that sounds like you, then you need to join the Turbulence Training weight loss transformation contest.
There's already been some powerful, emotional stories told in fitness magazines, and folks from all over the world are helping one another to finally change their bodies. Your weight loss transformation is going to be an amazing 12 weeks. So I thought this would be the best time to give you my Top 7 Transformation Tips to help you lose more weight in the next 12 weeks.
Here are my Top 7 Transformation Secrets that you can use to burn fat from all over your body with Turbulence Training.
Tip #1) Clean out the pantry
One of the biggest pitfalls in a weight loss program is added sugar and mindless snacking (especially between getting home from work and dinner).
Get rid of the junk. Toss it. Better the garbage can eats it than you do.
Tip #2) Stop doing slow boring cardio
Increase the intensity of your workouts and switch to interval training. And yes, even beginners can do interval training when using the metabolism- boosting short, burst workout system.
Tip # 3) Use professionally designed, structured workouts such as my Turbulence Training Workouts that have been featured in Men's Health magazine
You should be in and out of your short, burst workouts in less than 45 minutes, three times per week. On the other 4 days of the week, stay active, getting at least a 30-minute walk in each day.
Tip #4) Set up home gym with ball, bench, and adjustable dumbells
That's all you need. If you are feeling frisky, you can add a pull-up bar to
your home gym.
But to change your body, you only need a little bit of equipment at home. You don't need an expensive gym membership or one of those colossal home gyms, or even a pricey bowflex.
Your body doesn't discriminate on price. It simply responds to the turbulence training you put on your body, and you can do that on the cheap.
Tip #5) Use short, burst Bodyweight Circuits at home instead of using cardio machines.
Choose 3 lower body exercises and 3 upper body exercises. Alternate between upper and lower body bodyweight exercises. Watch my youtube video on circuit training for more details.
Tip #6) Plan, shop, and prepare your food
Finding the right nutrition program is CRITICAL to success, and so is planning. You can't out-train a bad diet, but you can out-plan bad habits. So invest 2 hours on the weekend to prepare as many of your fat burning meals as possible for the week ahead.
Tip #7) Get Social Support
This is the most important Weight Loss Secret that no one pays attention to.
But the bottom line is...you can't do this on your own.
You need support from others to stick to your workouts, to make the right diet choices day-in and day-out and to have someone prop you up when you are feeling down and also to "call you out" when you are feeling like cutting corners.
Get social support on your side today with help from Turbulence Training.
Put these 7 Secrets to use today and you can lose 14-30 pounds in 12 weeks just like our past Transformation Contest Winners. And please refer your friends to the contest. You'll be supporting them and helping them change their bodies & their lives.
I can't wait to hear about your results in the Turbulence Training transformation contest.
About the Author
Craig Ballantyne is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and writes for Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Maximum Fitness, Muscle and Fitness Hers, and Oxygen magazines. His trademarked Turbulence Training fat loss workouts have been featured multiple times in Men’s Fitness and Maximum Fitness magazines, and have helped thousands of men and women around the world lose fat, gain muscle, and get lean in less than 45 minutes three times per week. For more information on the Turbulence Training workouts that will help you burn fat without long, slow cardio sessions or fancy equipment, visit www.HomeFatLossWorkouts.com
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
FREE Arm and Shoulder Exercise Video from Craig Ballantyne of Turbulence Training
In this short exercise video, Craig Ballantyne shows you how to add a little more pump to your arms after doing a Turbulence Training Workout...
And for more information about about a workout plan that you can do in the privacy of your own home...
Go to my website for the full review of Turbulence Training...
Or you can just go straight to the Official TT website and grab your workout program to start immediately...
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Hurry, Today is Your Last Chance to Start the 12 Full Weeks of the TT Transformation Contest...
Hi,
09/22/08
Mark it down.
Make a plaque, put it on your wall.
Get it tattooed on your arm.
Because...
Monday, Sept. 22nd is the day you'll remember as being THE day when
you turned your health around.
Perhaps...
You have everything in life. Great spouse, wonderful kids, job you
enjoy, comfortable house. A great life.
But you're tired. You're a little heavy. Can't keep up with the
kids. Falling asleep after lunch everyday at your desk.
Indigestion. Can't sleep at night. Blood pressure creeping up.
Pants ain't fitting. Bathing suit unworn for 3 seasons now. Sick
and tired of looking and feeling like you do.
This is your chance to change it all.
Today is the final, absolute last chance to start your 12 full
weeks of the Turbulence Training Transformation Contest.
Just imagine the difference you can make between now and Dec. 14th
by doing a body transformation that will change your life,
because...
=> You could get a raise, since research shows that overweight
folks are discriminated against when it comes to income.
=> It will give you the confidence to meet the love of your life.
=> Losing fat has already given so many Turbulence Training users
more freedom, less embarrassment, and more happiness.
And remember...
The Contest is Free.
BUT it ends 12 weeks from today...so start now!
AND...
You don't have to spend any money.
You don't have to "register" anywhere.
You don't even need to post your photos on the Internet if you
don't want to...
All you need to do is...
1) Start using the Turbulence Training workouts ASAP
2) Send in your before and after photos by Dec. 14th, along with
your 300-word story about how the contest changed your life.
Take a look at the details and then stop wasting time.
Get started changing your body right now. It's never too late.
Click Here to get the proven TT exercise & diet system:
http://tinyurl.com/CBsite
Your friend,
Matt Taylor
09/22/08
Mark it down.
Make a plaque, put it on your wall.
Get it tattooed on your arm.
Because...
Monday, Sept. 22nd is the day you'll remember as being THE day when
you turned your health around.
Perhaps...
You have everything in life. Great spouse, wonderful kids, job you
enjoy, comfortable house. A great life.
But you're tired. You're a little heavy. Can't keep up with the
kids. Falling asleep after lunch everyday at your desk.
Indigestion. Can't sleep at night. Blood pressure creeping up.
Pants ain't fitting. Bathing suit unworn for 3 seasons now. Sick
and tired of looking and feeling like you do.
This is your chance to change it all.
Today is the final, absolute last chance to start your 12 full
weeks of the Turbulence Training Transformation Contest.
Just imagine the difference you can make between now and Dec. 14th
by doing a body transformation that will change your life,
because...
=> You could get a raise, since research shows that overweight
folks are discriminated against when it comes to income.
=> It will give you the confidence to meet the love of your life.
=> Losing fat has already given so many Turbulence Training users
more freedom, less embarrassment, and more happiness.
And remember...
The Contest is Free.
BUT it ends 12 weeks from today...so start now!
AND...
You don't have to spend any money.
You don't have to "register" anywhere.
You don't even need to post your photos on the Internet if you
don't want to...
All you need to do is...
1) Start using the Turbulence Training workouts ASAP
2) Send in your before and after photos by Dec. 14th, along with
your 300-word story about how the contest changed your life.
Take a look at the details and then stop wasting time.
Get started changing your body right now. It's never too late.
Click Here to get the proven TT exercise & diet system:
http://tinyurl.com/CBsite
Your friend,
Matt Taylor
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Abs Superset from Craig Ballantyne of TT
Are you ready to rock your world with a challenging Abs superset from Craig Ballantyne of Turbulence Training?
Enjoy the short but intense workout.
Be sure to check out my review of Turbulence Training from Craig Ballantyne over at my website. And don't forget to grab your FREE copies of fitness ebooks and workout plans.
Enjoy the short but intense workout.
Be sure to check out my review of Turbulence Training from Craig Ballantyne over at my website. And don't forget to grab your FREE copies of fitness ebooks and workout plans.
Legs & Abs Superset video from Craig Ballantyne of Turbulence Training
Legs & Abs Superset exercise video from Craig Ballantyne of Turbulence Training
This is another new short video from Craig Ballantyne that is sure to burn your fat...
If you like this video... then you should definitely check out my review of Turbulence Training by Craig Ballantyne.
You will also find convenient links to his website to grab a copy of your TT workouts... and while you are at my website... don't forget to pick up your FREE workouts and fitness ebooks...
See you there...
This is another new short video from Craig Ballantyne that is sure to burn your fat...
If you like this video... then you should definitely check out my review of Turbulence Training by Craig Ballantyne.
You will also find convenient links to his website to grab a copy of your TT workouts... and while you are at my website... don't forget to pick up your FREE workouts and fitness ebooks...
See you there...
Get Your Beach Body With a New Video by Craig Ballantyne of Turbulence Training...
Turbulence Training
Here is an awesome new video from Craig Ballantyne who is the creator of the popular fat loss program that you can do at home... Turbulence Training. So watch this short video how you can get your beach body.
And check out my review of TT and don't forget to grab the free ebooks and workouts.
Here is an awesome new video from Craig Ballantyne who is the creator of the popular fat loss program that you can do at home... Turbulence Training. So watch this short video how you can get your beach body.
And check out my review of TT and don't forget to grab the free ebooks and workouts.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
It Isn't Too Late... Craig Ballantyne's TT Transformation Contest Starts Today!
This is a short youtube video of Craig Ballantyne giving you fitness tips for an upper body superset that is sure to add strength and burn fat...
Enjoy and don't forget to sign up for the Turbulence Training Transformation Contest...
It starts TODAY!
There is only 12 weeks left and the final pictures must be in... so if you want to get maximum results... you need to get started TODAY!
Here are the RULES!
http://tinyurl.com/5hwcza
And I'm gonna give you 3 great reasons to get start and why you should get started TODAY!
1) You need a dead line to lose weight... no if ands or buts... it has been proven over and over again when we set a deadline... we tend to achieve more... so if you join the TT Transformation contest... you have 12 weeks to show Craig Ballantyne your fat loss success story.
2) Social support... another great reason to get started... and yeah... it has also been proven that social support is absolutely critical for weight loss success! So when you grab a copy of TT to help you through your transformation... you also get 3 fr.ee freakin' months of access to the TT Member's Are... where good folks from all over the world will help you go down the fat loss path...
So what are you awaiting for? Grab your copy here & get the support from the TT Members...
http://tinyurl.com/CBsite
3) Competition! Anyone who watches sports on TV understands this... when you are competing against others... you put more effort into the task at hand... in short... you are CHALLENGING yourself!
As the great John Belushi once said in the iconoclast of a college flick, The Animal House... "Let's do it!!!"
Helping you get fit and healthy for the holiday season,
Matt Taylor
Thursday, September 11, 2008
How You Can Train Your Abs in Six Minutes from Craig Ballantyne... the author of Turbulence Training
Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey!!
I thought you would like to know what Craig Ballantyne has been up to lately...
And here is what Craig writes about his experience with the upcoming 6 minute Ab circuit. It is a new bonus that he will be giving to all TT Ab customers...
Do you have a copy of the Turbulence training Home Abdominal Workout program yet?
http://tinyurl.com/CBabs1
Helping you look fit and healthy,
Matt Taylor
=====================================
I hit the local YMCA for a leg and 6-minute abs workout on Sunday morning. Six-minute abs is my latest mini-report and workout coming out in October.
You'll get a bunch of great beginner and advanced 6-minute ab workouts that show you how to get six pack abs in less time than it takes to watch all the commercials in a half-hour TV show. So some of these workouts you can do right at home in front of the TV.
The one I did yesterday was an advanaced 6-minute workout, and it requires a chin-up bar. Here's how it went down...
1A) Hanging Knee Raises (10 reps)
1B) Spiderman Climbs (10 reps per side)
1C) Plank with Arms on Ball (20-30 seconds)
Go through that circuit as much as you can in 6 minutes with as little rest as possible between exercieses. Don't even rest once you've completed the circuit, just start back again at the top.
It's tough. But fun and effective and gets your workout done faster than ever. And it was a far better use of workout time compared to the people I watched doing 15 minutes of crunches. What a waste.
I'll send you the bonus, "6-Minute Abs" workouts on October 1st, as soon as it is ready!
You CAN train your abs in only 6-minutes! Find out right here:
http://tinyurl.com/CBabs1
I thought you would like to know what Craig Ballantyne has been up to lately...
And here is what Craig writes about his experience with the upcoming 6 minute Ab circuit. It is a new bonus that he will be giving to all TT Ab customers...
Do you have a copy of the Turbulence training Home Abdominal Workout program yet?
http://tinyurl.com/CBabs1
Helping you look fit and healthy,
Matt Taylor
=====================================
I hit the local YMCA for a leg and 6-minute abs workout on Sunday morning. Six-minute abs is my latest mini-report and workout coming out in October.
You'll get a bunch of great beginner and advanced 6-minute ab workouts that show you how to get six pack abs in less time than it takes to watch all the commercials in a half-hour TV show. So some of these workouts you can do right at home in front of the TV.
The one I did yesterday was an advanaced 6-minute workout, and it requires a chin-up bar. Here's how it went down...
1A) Hanging Knee Raises (10 reps)
1B) Spiderman Climbs (10 reps per side)
1C) Plank with Arms on Ball (20-30 seconds)
Go through that circuit as much as you can in 6 minutes with as little rest as possible between exercieses. Don't even rest once you've completed the circuit, just start back again at the top.
It's tough. But fun and effective and gets your workout done faster than ever. And it was a far better use of workout time compared to the people I watched doing 15 minutes of crunches. What a waste.
I'll send you the bonus, "6-Minute Abs" workouts on October 1st, as soon as it is ready!
You CAN train your abs in only 6-minutes! Find out right here:
http://tinyurl.com/CBabs1
Find Out Why Bally the Dog Eats Better Than Most North Americans Do... By 9am...!
I interviewed Craig Ballantyne a month or so ago...
We were talking about his dog, Bally at one point and I remember one thing he said that got stuck in my mind...
Craig said, "My dog Bally probably eats more vegetables by 9am than most North Americans do all day!"
And the point of that was most folks are not eating enough raw vegetables and fresh fruit. Instead they are eating the typical western fare of refined sugar, breads and tran fats.
So here is a tip for you... start eating raw veggies. At first you may want to eat them with good quality salsa... but after a while you get used to it...
And now for a little confession... I actually found myself a little fat at the beginning of the summer...
So I decided to make some changes in my life... I'm 44 years old... I felt tired, I felt old and I felt out of control...
So I decided to make time for an exercise program and redesign my eating plans.
And there are a lot of good fat loss programs out there and I think it is a matter of preference... just stick to a good one and don't feel that you have to hop around to another fat loss program.
I tried out and really loved Turbulence Training by Craig Ballantyne. It is a well designed bodyweight training program that hits all the major muscle groups.
And besides, he also adds a common sense diet program that eliminates refined sugars and breads.
And you know... those two items are horrible for our bodies... they spike the blood sugar and your metabolism goes haywire.
And the summer is drawing to a close... isn't it time to take back control of your body?
Go here for more information about Turbulence Training:
http://tinyurl.com/CBsite
Helping you get leaner,
Matt Taylor
http://www.healthy-weight-loss-fitness-program.com/
P.S. Oh yeah, after two months... I lost 2.5 inches around my waist and my bodyfat went down from 17% to 9%!
http://tinyurl.com/CBsite
We were talking about his dog, Bally at one point and I remember one thing he said that got stuck in my mind...
Craig said, "My dog Bally probably eats more vegetables by 9am than most North Americans do all day!"
And the point of that was most folks are not eating enough raw vegetables and fresh fruit. Instead they are eating the typical western fare of refined sugar, breads and tran fats.
So here is a tip for you... start eating raw veggies. At first you may want to eat them with good quality salsa... but after a while you get used to it...
And now for a little confession... I actually found myself a little fat at the beginning of the summer...
So I decided to make some changes in my life... I'm 44 years old... I felt tired, I felt old and I felt out of control...
So I decided to make time for an exercise program and redesign my eating plans.
And there are a lot of good fat loss programs out there and I think it is a matter of preference... just stick to a good one and don't feel that you have to hop around to another fat loss program.
I tried out and really loved Turbulence Training by Craig Ballantyne. It is a well designed bodyweight training program that hits all the major muscle groups.
And besides, he also adds a common sense diet program that eliminates refined sugars and breads.
And you know... those two items are horrible for our bodies... they spike the blood sugar and your metabolism goes haywire.
And the summer is drawing to a close... isn't it time to take back control of your body?
Go here for more information about Turbulence Training:
http://tinyurl.com/CBsite
Helping you get leaner,
Matt Taylor
http://www.healthy-weight-loss-fitness-program.com/
P.S. Oh yeah, after two months... I lost 2.5 inches around my waist and my bodyfat went down from 17% to 9%!
http://tinyurl.com/CBsite
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Bodyweight Workout Exercises by Craig Ballantyne
Most guys don't give much thought to bodyweight workouts, but some of the toughest exercises I've ever done have used only my bodyweight. The two that come to mind immediately are the Pistol Squat and the 1-arm pushup. You have to be very strong and fit to do either of those exercises.
If those are too advanced for you, you can try 1-leg Squats (only going down half as far as the Pistol Squat) and Decline Pushups (elevating your feet on top of a second stair of a staircase).
There are also a lot of abdominal exercises you can do with only your bodyweight, and I don't just mean crunches. Better exercises include planks, side planks, mountain climbers, and cross-body mountain climbers. Those are all total body ab exercises and are not as hard on your low back as situps and crunches.
You don't need a cardio machine to burn calories. For years, my clients have been using bodyweight circuits for interval training. Most bodyweight exercises are the perfect hybrid of strength training and interval training, and unlike cardio machines, they don't put as much repetitive stress on your joints (from doing the same thing over and over again) and they help improve your athletic mobility. Bodyweight exercises and workouts are a much better way to train than with machines!
About the Author
Craig Ballantyne is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and writes for Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Maximum Fitness, Muscle and Fitness Hers, and Oxygen magazines. His trademarked Turbulence Training fat loss workouts have been featured multiple times in Men’s Fitness and Maximum Fitness magazines, and have helped thousands of men and women around the world lose fat, gain muscle, and get lean in less than 45 minutes three times per week. For more information on the Turbulence Training workouts that will help you burn fat without long, slow cardio sessions or fancy equipment, visit www.TurbulenceTraining.com
If those are too advanced for you, you can try 1-leg Squats (only going down half as far as the Pistol Squat) and Decline Pushups (elevating your feet on top of a second stair of a staircase).
There are also a lot of abdominal exercises you can do with only your bodyweight, and I don't just mean crunches. Better exercises include planks, side planks, mountain climbers, and cross-body mountain climbers. Those are all total body ab exercises and are not as hard on your low back as situps and crunches.
You don't need a cardio machine to burn calories. For years, my clients have been using bodyweight circuits for interval training. Most bodyweight exercises are the perfect hybrid of strength training and interval training, and unlike cardio machines, they don't put as much repetitive stress on your joints (from doing the same thing over and over again) and they help improve your athletic mobility. Bodyweight exercises and workouts are a much better way to train than with machines!
About the Author
Craig Ballantyne is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and writes for Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Maximum Fitness, Muscle and Fitness Hers, and Oxygen magazines. His trademarked Turbulence Training fat loss workouts have been featured multiple times in Men’s Fitness and Maximum Fitness magazines, and have helped thousands of men and women around the world lose fat, gain muscle, and get lean in less than 45 minutes three times per week. For more information on the Turbulence Training workouts that will help you burn fat without long, slow cardio sessions or fancy equipment, visit www.TurbulenceTraining.com
Saturday, September 6, 2008
My Personal Message for Governor Sarah Palin... STOP Jogging! Instead do this...
This is NOT a political post... so please put away your banners... or please put away your daggers...
Governor Palin from Alaska has made a lot of news lately... and during my daily readings... I noticed this story about her daily runs of 9 miles.
WSJ Running Alaska with Governor Sarah Palin
Although she was pregnant and had to cut back... Governor Palin is trying to get back into running again... she is up to 3 miles a day now.
But my point is this... Why? As far as I can see... there is NO good benefits to long distance running or jogging!
Folks have DIED while or after jogging. James Fixx the Godfather of jogging in 1984 at the age of 52 during his daily run, Dennis Johnson,the former NBA great died last year at the age of 52 after jogging, and how about Skip Prosser? He was the coach of the Wake Forrest college basketball team... and he died after jogging last year at the age of 56.
And this one is personal... I used to work with this guy... he was in fantastic SHAPE man... he died while jogging a few years ago!
Have you compared the physiques of the marathoners and the sprinters in the Olympics over the summer?
BIG difference huh? The sprinters were muscular and ripped while the long distance runners were spindly and enemic looking...
What can we take away from this? Long and borring endurance running or even aerobics are NOT the answer to fat loss! Steady state cardio just trains the lungs to breathe over long distances... it doesn't nothing for the heart or for your muscles.
That is right! You heard it here first...
Instead... try to turn all of your cardio workouts into interval workouts...
That means you should speed up and the speed down your workouts. It gives your heart a workout (which cardio or jogging doesn't). It stimulates your body's hormonal system to boost your metabolism to burn more fat.
And besides... the best benefit of them all? You can do interval workouts in half the time... time that you can spend on your hobbies... your family...
Craig Ballantyne does this for us with his Turbulence Training program. It was designed for busy individuals who want to lose body fat without spending tons of time doing it.
So Governor Sarah Palin... my advice is to stop jogging and do sprints instead... you will live longer and your body will thank you for it.
You are invited to leave comments but know this... I will delete any posts that are political...
Governor Palin from Alaska has made a lot of news lately... and during my daily readings... I noticed this story about her daily runs of 9 miles.
WSJ Running Alaska with Governor Sarah Palin
Although she was pregnant and had to cut back... Governor Palin is trying to get back into running again... she is up to 3 miles a day now.
But my point is this... Why? As far as I can see... there is NO good benefits to long distance running or jogging!
Folks have DIED while or after jogging. James Fixx the Godfather of jogging in 1984 at the age of 52 during his daily run, Dennis Johnson,the former NBA great died last year at the age of 52 after jogging, and how about Skip Prosser? He was the coach of the Wake Forrest college basketball team... and he died after jogging last year at the age of 56.
And this one is personal... I used to work with this guy... he was in fantastic SHAPE man... he died while jogging a few years ago!
Have you compared the physiques of the marathoners and the sprinters in the Olympics over the summer?
BIG difference huh? The sprinters were muscular and ripped while the long distance runners were spindly and enemic looking...
What can we take away from this? Long and borring endurance running or even aerobics are NOT the answer to fat loss! Steady state cardio just trains the lungs to breathe over long distances... it doesn't nothing for the heart or for your muscles.
That is right! You heard it here first...
Instead... try to turn all of your cardio workouts into interval workouts...
That means you should speed up and the speed down your workouts. It gives your heart a workout (which cardio or jogging doesn't). It stimulates your body's hormonal system to boost your metabolism to burn more fat.
And besides... the best benefit of them all? You can do interval workouts in half the time... time that you can spend on your hobbies... your family...
Craig Ballantyne does this for us with his Turbulence Training program. It was designed for busy individuals who want to lose body fat without spending tons of time doing it.
So Governor Sarah Palin... my advice is to stop jogging and do sprints instead... you will live longer and your body will thank you for it.
You are invited to leave comments but know this... I will delete any posts that are political...
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Who Won the TT Transformation Contest?
You're not going to believe who won the TT Transformation Contest...
Was it Kerry, the 51-year old with 6-pack abs?
Catherine - the Mom who looks at least 14, if not 24 years younger?
Barry - The man who lost 5.5 inches of belly fat in 12 weeks?
or
Karla - The TT user who looks like she should be on the cover of a fitness magazine?
Head over to this website and find out the shocking conclusion of the 2nd Turbulence Training Transformation Contest:
=> http://tinyurl.com/CBTransformation
Was it Kerry, the 51-year old with 6-pack abs?
Catherine - the Mom who looks at least 14, if not 24 years younger?
Barry - The man who lost 5.5 inches of belly fat in 12 weeks?
or
Karla - The TT user who looks like she should be on the cover of a fitness magazine?
Head over to this website and find out the shocking conclusion of the 2nd Turbulence Training Transformation Contest:
=> http://tinyurl.com/CBTransformation
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Dining Diet Tips -- How to Avoid Becoming a Casualty of 2000 Calorie Dinners!
The 1000 Calorie Diet Tip
If you eat at restaurants, it's easy to eat over 1500 or 2000 calories per meal. Yikes! That's a full day's worth of calories in one dinner...
Pre-dinner bread & butter -> 200 calories
Pre-dinner cocktail -> 150 calories
Appetizer -> This could be a 500-1500 calorie bomb on it's own!
Steak -> 300-500 calories
Potato -> 150-300 calories
Vegetable -> 100 calories
Dinner Drink -> 150 calories
Dessert - 300-750 calories
After Dinner Drink - 150
And that's only if you CONTROL yourself. If you go on a rampage, you could be looking at 2500 or even 3000 calories in one sitting. Those numbers are scary.
Fortunately, there are ways to avoid this dietary nightmare while dining out. Here are 5 rules to cut 1000 calories from your dining-out diet...
1) Plan ahead and avoid restaurants that offer huge portions.
2) Skip the bread. It won't stop you from eating your full meal anyways, so just send it back.
3) No booze or liquid calories of any type.
4) No potates. Stick to your protein and your vegetables.
5) Reward yourself with only the tiniest bit of dessert, if at all.
It's all about taking responsibility for your choices. And yes, choosing between the "Pain of discoipline or pain of regret". What's your choice?
For more diet and exercise tips, visit:
==> Turbulence Training by Craig Ballantyne
If you eat at restaurants, it's easy to eat over 1500 or 2000 calories per meal. Yikes! That's a full day's worth of calories in one dinner...
Pre-dinner bread & butter -> 200 calories
Pre-dinner cocktail -> 150 calories
Appetizer -> This could be a 500-1500 calorie bomb on it's own!
Steak -> 300-500 calories
Potato -> 150-300 calories
Vegetable -> 100 calories
Dinner Drink -> 150 calories
Dessert - 300-750 calories
After Dinner Drink - 150
And that's only if you CONTROL yourself. If you go on a rampage, you could be looking at 2500 or even 3000 calories in one sitting. Those numbers are scary.
Fortunately, there are ways to avoid this dietary nightmare while dining out. Here are 5 rules to cut 1000 calories from your dining-out diet...
1) Plan ahead and avoid restaurants that offer huge portions.
2) Skip the bread. It won't stop you from eating your full meal anyways, so just send it back.
3) No booze or liquid calories of any type.
4) No potates. Stick to your protein and your vegetables.
5) Reward yourself with only the tiniest bit of dessert, if at all.
It's all about taking responsibility for your choices. And yes, choosing between the "Pain of discoipline or pain of regret". What's your choice?
For more diet and exercise tips, visit:
==> Turbulence Training by Craig Ballantyne
Friday, August 15, 2008
How To Lose the Last 10 Pounds by Craig Ballantyne of TT
How To Lose the Last 10 Pounds
By: Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
www.TurbulenceTraining.com
Here's some of the tips we used in our plan to help the 3 brothers lose that last ten pounds of fat in the last 10 days of the transformation that helped them get featured in Men's Fitness magazine with their ripped abs.
Here are the guidelines we've come up with to lose the last 10 pounds.
NOTE: The brothers were only going to follow these guidelines for 10-14 days. So if you choose to use this plan, don't follow it for more than 2 weeks.
That's the maximum time for this advanced plan. After that, ease up on the restrictions a bit - and enjoy your advanced fat loss physique you've attained.
Advanced Nutrition Tips
1) Start your day immediately with 2 cups of water, 3 fish oil caps, and 20g of lean protein, as part of your normal breakfast.
2) Eat 1 cup of broccoli at lunch and dinner (in addition to what you normally had planned).
3) Eat only protein, almonds, and raw vegetables between meals.
4) Eliminate all pasta, rice, potatoes, and carbohydrates from a bag or a box.
5) Don't go to bed full. Eat only a small protein snack in the evening to keep hunger at bay and to provide the body with protein before sleep.
6) Drink 6 cups of green tea per day (3 in AM, 3 after lunch)
Advanced Exercise Tips
1) Add 10 seconds to each interval
2) Add in some bodyweight circuits (10-20 minutes per day) done in the morning or evening (if you do your regular workout in the AM, do your bodyweight circuits after dinner; otherwise, do the bw circuits first thing in the AM, and then do your regular workout at lunch or later in the
afternoon or evening)
3) Add one set to the first superset you do in each workout.
Use these strict tips for no more than 2 weeks before returning to normal exercise guidelines and carbohydrate intake.
Train hard but train safe and you'll lose the last ten pounds.
About the Author:
Craig Ballantyne is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and writes for Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Maximum Fitness, Muscle and Fitness Hers, and Oxygen magazines. His trademarked TURBULENCE TRAINING fat loss workouts have been featured multiple times in Men’s Fitness and Maximum Fitness magazines, and have helped thousands of men and women around the world lose fat, gain muscle, and get lean in less than 45 minutes three times per week. For more information on the TURBULENCE TRAINING workouts that will help you burn fat without long, slow cardio sessions or fancy equipment, visit www.TurbulenceTraining.com
By: Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
www.TurbulenceTraining.com
Here's some of the tips we used in our plan to help the 3 brothers lose that last ten pounds of fat in the last 10 days of the transformation that helped them get featured in Men's Fitness magazine with their ripped abs.
Here are the guidelines we've come up with to lose the last 10 pounds.
NOTE: The brothers were only going to follow these guidelines for 10-14 days. So if you choose to use this plan, don't follow it for more than 2 weeks.
That's the maximum time for this advanced plan. After that, ease up on the restrictions a bit - and enjoy your advanced fat loss physique you've attained.
Advanced Nutrition Tips
1) Start your day immediately with 2 cups of water, 3 fish oil caps, and 20g of lean protein, as part of your normal breakfast.
2) Eat 1 cup of broccoli at lunch and dinner (in addition to what you normally had planned).
3) Eat only protein, almonds, and raw vegetables between meals.
4) Eliminate all pasta, rice, potatoes, and carbohydrates from a bag or a box.
5) Don't go to bed full. Eat only a small protein snack in the evening to keep hunger at bay and to provide the body with protein before sleep.
6) Drink 6 cups of green tea per day (3 in AM, 3 after lunch)
Advanced Exercise Tips
1) Add 10 seconds to each interval
2) Add in some bodyweight circuits (10-20 minutes per day) done in the morning or evening (if you do your regular workout in the AM, do your bodyweight circuits after dinner; otherwise, do the bw circuits first thing in the AM, and then do your regular workout at lunch or later in the
afternoon or evening)
3) Add one set to the first superset you do in each workout.
Use these strict tips for no more than 2 weeks before returning to normal exercise guidelines and carbohydrate intake.
Train hard but train safe and you'll lose the last ten pounds.
About the Author:
Craig Ballantyne is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and writes for Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Maximum Fitness, Muscle and Fitness Hers, and Oxygen magazines. His trademarked TURBULENCE TRAINING fat loss workouts have been featured multiple times in Men’s Fitness and Maximum Fitness magazines, and have helped thousands of men and women around the world lose fat, gain muscle, and get lean in less than 45 minutes three times per week. For more information on the TURBULENCE TRAINING workouts that will help you burn fat without long, slow cardio sessions or fancy equipment, visit www.TurbulenceTraining.com
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Weight Loss Plans for Obese Men & Women by Craig Ballantyne the creator of TT
I have an awesome interview of Craig Ballantyne, the creator of Turbulence Training telling us how a person who is obese CAN use TT for their weight loss plans.
Any workout program may work for you if you are overweight because you are doing something. That is the key thing. However, TT was designed ESPECIALLY for those who are busy, who want to cut through the bull and LOSE SOME WEIGHT!!!
And Craig is telling us that YES... TT is perfectly good for those who are obese. But you should STILL get your doctor's OK before getting started (just to be safe) with any exercise program.
I posted the interview on my website here:
Weight Loss Plans for Obese Men & Women
Any workout program may work for you if you are overweight because you are doing something. That is the key thing. However, TT was designed ESPECIALLY for those who are busy, who want to cut through the bull and LOSE SOME WEIGHT!!!
And Craig is telling us that YES... TT is perfectly good for those who are obese. But you should STILL get your doctor's OK before getting started (just to be safe) with any exercise program.
I posted the interview on my website here:
Weight Loss Plans for Obese Men & Women
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Bodyweight Butt Exercises by the Author of Turbulence Training ... Craig Ballantyne
Imagine getting your own butt kicked with super bodyweight butt exercises that are designed to tone, trim and tighten your butt. Again, Craig Ballantyne, the author of the #1 bodyweight exercise program on the Internet is your man...
Turbulence Training by Craig Ballantyne
My review on Turbulence Training for Bodyweight Butt Exercises Written by Craig Ballantyne
Turbulence Training by Craig Ballantyne
My review on Turbulence Training for Bodyweight Butt Exercises Written by Craig Ballantyne
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