7-Day Weight Loss Teleseminar

I recorded a phone call for you called, "Volume 1, Issue 1 of the TT 7-Day Weight Loss Guides", but everything went wrong.

BUT...

...the call got cut off 5 minutes too early, the replay page wasn't working all weekend, and I sound like a total goof, but we finally have the phone call up for you to listen to here:

=> Click here to listen to the Free Call

I promise next week's will be better...still, there's lot of good stuff in it, and its perfect to listen to on the way to work in the car or on your Ipod while you workout.

Here are fat burning secrets I cover on the call.

Monday
You need to focus on starting NEW, healthy, fat burning habits today. Don't wait till January 1st when Monday, December 1st is an even better time to start!

Two habits I recommend are getting up earlier to exercise, and being sure to record all of your workouts and nutrition.

I promise those two habits will help you lose weight.

Tuesday
New research shows that a 15-minute brisk walk can help you overcome chocolate cravings! Use that tip OFTEN this December.

Wednesday
My three favorite medicine ball exercises for office workers are:

Woodchops
"Golf Chop Squats"
Lunge Chops

Listen to the call for more direction, or download the Medicine Ball workout and watch the videos in the member's site.

Thursday
Take Bally The Dog's "Fruit and Vegetable Challenge" to make sure you are eating more fruits and vegetables than him. If you aren't eating at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables, start to add one new fruit and vegetable to your day - immediately!

Friday
If you want to gain muscle, research shows that doing 40 reps per bodypart in a workout is necessary. So 5 sets of 8 or 4 sets of 10. I also share one of my new workouts on the call.

Saturday
Research shows women eat the most fat, calories, and cholesterol at family meals. That means we need new recipe ideas! Share your cookbook ideas please!

Sunday
Today's the day when you should be planning, shopping and preparing your food for the week.

Here's "what's in my fridge". You can see the photos here:

=> Click here to see into my fridge

I'll send you another free 7-Day Weight Loss call next Sunday,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS

PS - Want to lose 17 pounds in 4 weeks with Turbulence Training?

"In 4 weeks I have lost 17 pounds and reduced my waist measurement 4 ? inches, increased my energy levels throughout the day, got back into clothes I haven't worn in months, and reduced my cholesterol to normal levels again. The most satisfying result is the comments I'm receiving from friends and family members on my transformation."
Hal Empsom

"In the result of the last 12 weeks on Turbulence Training I have:
- Lost 21.8 lbs, not by starving but eating an average 1600+
calories per day
- Lost 4.25" from my waist, 3.5" from my hips and 2" from my thighs
- Dropped 7.7% bodyfat down to 16.9%
- Revealed abs, never seen before. Thanks!"
Serena Tremlett

Click here to get started with Turbulence Training:

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Today is the Day to Get Started!

Today is the day to get started! Why wait till January 1st to change your habits?

We've got a perfect, Monday, December 1st to get a full month's head-start on your fat burning goals.

If you are a beginner and don't know where to start, simply make one small baby-step change to your nutrition. Add one serving of fruit and one serving of vegetables, and cut back on the sugar, bread, and junk food in your diet.

Then try to get a little bit more exercise today than yesterday. If that means 5 minutes, then that is good! That's fine. It is better than what you did yesterday.

If you are more advanced but have started to slack off because of the holidays, turn that mindset around and use the holidays as a reason to "tighten things up".

Plan out your holiday treat meals in advance, and focus on sticking to your fat burning meal plan at all other times.

Do your job and earn your rewards. You'll feel much more satisfied this way than throwing all caution to the wind for the next 4 weeks.

So everyone, everywhere, let's all proclaim December 1st to be the REAL New Year's Day, and make all of our healthy habit changes NOW, not later.

(But don't worry, no one has to stay up till midnight tonight.)

If you read this on Sunday, spend some time planning, shopping and prepping your meals for this week, and make sure you plan out 2 solutions to EVERY obstacle that might get in your way.

Let's get pumped up to lose weight over the holidays. Let's do the impossible and show the world that not everyone has to gain five or ten pounds every December.

Get a head start on your 2009 fat burning plans today.

Start creating one new healthy habit every day in December.

There is NO reason to wait,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS

PS - Want to lose 17 pounds in 4 weeks?

"In 4 weeks I have lost 17 pounds and reduced my waist measurement 4 ½ inches, increased my energy levels throughout the day, got back into clothes I haven't worn in months, and reduced my cholesterol to normal levels again. The most satisfying result is the comments I'm receiving from friends and family members on my transformation."
Hal Empsom, using Turbulence Training

"In the result of the last 12 weeks on Turbulence Training I have:
- Lost 21.8 lbs, not by starving but eating an average 1600+ calories per day
- Lost 4.25" from my waist, 3.5" from my hips and 2" from my thighs
- Dropped 7.7% bodyfat down to 16.9%
- Revealed abs, never seen before. Thanks!"
Serena Tremlett

=> Click here to get started with Turbulence Training

My Fridge

We stockpiled the fridge today.

In the fridge...

Top shelf: Eggs, cheese, blueberries

Middle shelf: Mushrooms, cooked chicken breasts, raw vegetables (broccoli, green peppers, red peppers)

Little drawer: an onion

Bottom shelf: Asparagus bunches, baby spinach, water, perrier, canteens of water

Left Crisper: My apple collection (granny smith, red delicious, ida red, macintosh) being inspected by Bally the Dog

(The one thing that's in my fridge that is not in yours is...my dog).

Right Crisper: Red and green peppers, broccoli, cauliflower

Inside of door...

Top left: Butter (I think it's organic, no salt)

Top right: More butter, Ascent Fish Oil, Natural Peanut butter

Middle left: Spaghetti sauce, Mrs. Renfro's Salsa

Middle right: Mustard, pickles, Udo's oil, and my old guilty pleasure ketchup, which i haven't used in a long time

Bottom left: Perrier, pickles, and possibly a pepsi?

Bottom right: Organic 2% milk

What's in your fridge that I'm missing? (beside steak)

Craig
Click here for the proven fat loss diet with these foods

Dog vs. Cat or Dog vs. Medicine Ball

Well, since it's not Thanksgiving today here in Canada, it's a regular work day for ol' Bally and me. That means we were up and at it by about 6.

The only problem is my neighborhood is filled with stupid cats. And when Bally the Dog sees a cat, look out! Poor lil' fella wants to chase them but I make him sit and be a good boy.

I want so bad to let go of the leash and let him chase one. But I just know that would be trouble...and no one needs trouble at 6 in the morning. There were a couple of times this morning when he wanted to give chase...

But it's much safer for him to chase the medicine ball around the house, like I had him do this morning during the workout I did at home after the walk.

I started with one of my favorite medicine ball exercises, Woodchoppers, and then rolled the ball across the room for him to
chase while I did close-grip pushups.

The ball is too big for him to get in his mouth, but he tries. And then I grabbed it and did the "Power Golf Squat Chops". Sometimes he jumps on me, but then he usually tires of that quickly.

It gets a little awkward though when I try to do my Medicine Ball Plank Rollouts for my abs, because he keeps on licking my face while I hold the plank position. He gets really anxious when I'm lying down or whenever I hold an exercise like the plank.
It's a little distracting, but he gets a little excited when I'm not paying attention to him.

Overall, I did 30 minutes of medicine ball exercises alternating with pushups and other bodyweight exercises and stretches. No weights today, but will do a squat workout tomorrow.

The medicine ball workouts sure are great when you don't have time to go to the gym. And due to popular TT Member demand, I put together the December TT Workout based entirely on medicine ball exercises.

These workouts are perfect for the busy holiday season - which "unofficially" kicks off today with American Thanksgiving (that's
what we call it here in Canadia).

You can do all three 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.

NOTE: You can also use a turkey, frozen or thawed, stuffed or not, for most of the medicine ball exercises.

Just don't do use the turkey for the "Slams" exercise. But you could use a turkey for Woodchoppers, Squat Presses & McGill Crunches.

In Workout A, you'll do 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!

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.

=> Click here to get started with Turbulence Training

Once you get access to the member's area, go to the TT Workout of the Month area to download the Med Ball 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...

Happy American Thanksgiving to everyone,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS

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 exercises 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! 

=> Click here for the TT Trial Offer

TT December Medicine Ball Workout of the Month

Three fast medicine ball workouts you can do at home in just 15-20 minutes to burn fat!

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.

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 exercises in your bedroom.

The December medicine ball TT workout is ready!

Click HERE to download the medicine ball workouts!

Vitamin C and Muscle Soreness

I'm taking 3 grams of vitamin C per day in an experiment to avoid getting a cold this winter. I usually get one per year, often after a trip. So far, so good.

And this might be all in my head, but I'm experiencing less muscle soreness than usual, even though I'm having some of the best workouts of my life...even with slightly higher volume, too. So while I've never believed that any supplement or nutrient can decrease muscle soreness, I feel like something is going on.

I also know that lots of research shows a decrease in muscle damage from nutrients, but no study I have reviewed reported a decrease in muscle soreness. Unless I missed it.

After yesterday's deadlift workout, I expected to be sore in the legs, glutes, and upper back, but there was only a little soreness in the upper back. Today I did...

1A) Bench Press - 255x1, 265x1, 275x1, 280x1
1B) Seated Row - 200x3x8

2A) DB Press - 95x7, 80x8, 65x2x10
2B) Pullup with Kneeup - 8,6,4

3A) DB Incline - 60x2x6
3B) Face Pull - 3x12

4) BB Curl - 65x12, 75x8, 65x8, 65x12

Lots of fun,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
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Fat Burning Success Story

Fat burning success story

"Every time I walk out of the gym now all I can say is WOW! As a matter of fact, I'm saying WOW after the completion of just about every Super-Set!!

I will try to explain how life-changing your program has been to me however, the real proof will be seen when my "after" photos are posted for the 3rd Turbulence Training Transformation Contest!

The sneek preview results? In 4 weeks I have lost 17 pounds and reduced my waist measurement 4 ½ inches, increased my energy levels throughout the day, got back into clothes I haven't worn in months, and reduced my cholesterol to normal levels again.  The most satisfying result is the comments I'm receiving from friends and family members on my transformation… it's a great opportunity to brag about this great program you have put together!

I started with the TT beginner level for the first 4 weeks and followed it very strictly – meaning 1 minute rest between warm-ups and supersets, following the 2-0-1 lifting tempo and using a weight that allows me to go 1 rep short of muscle failure, then moving right into the interval training on the treadmill following your recommended 8/10 intensity level (i.e. actually "sprinting" when it was time to "sprint!").  I can honestly say that anyone who doesn't walk away from these workouts totally challenged and feeling like they've accomplished a great deal is flat out not doing it right!!

This week I moved up to the intermediate level for my next 4 week program and again,… WOW! The increase from 2 to 3 superset exercise circuits with still only 1 minute of rest between supersets became an interval training event in itself… I was watching the second hand on the clock to be sure I got EVERY second before the next superset!

Your program allows me to work groups of large muscle mass in a short amount of time (definitely fits my busy lifestyle now) and your key principles of intensity, variety and change guarantee continual fat loss and muscle gain!

One word about the Discussion Forums – FANTASTIC! I have relied heavily on the Discussion Forums, in particular the Training/Exercise section, to get assistance and encouragement. Years of power lifting have taken quite a toll on my knees and have prevented me from doing any single-leg lunging types of exercises.  

When I saw the single-leg exercises in the TT program I was naturally apprehensive.  I dove into the forums and not long ago, received very valuable information on alternate exercises and recommended actions to help me overcome knee pain while doing
split-squats.

Turns out that all I needed to do was follow the program's suggested warm up circuits and warm up superset and (BIG surprise) no knee pain!  I can again get excited about single-leg lunge type exercises!

Concerning nutrition, I follow very basic rules:
-     Nothing out of a bag or box.
-     Small frequent meals
-     High fiber foods
-     Lots of fruits and vegetables
-     Lean proteins with occasional protein powder supplements

I have always believed that lifestyle changes (permanent) are much more effective than diets (temporary) for long term health.  That being said, simple changes in my eating habits work – drastic changes do not.

My goal is to lose 40 pounds in 12 weeks. Prior to coming into contact with Turbulence Training, I wouldn't even consider a weight loss goal, let alone a goal like this!  Your combination of nutrition tips, circuit training and interval training make my goal not only realistic, but totally achievable!

Sorry for all the exclamation points but as I mentioned at the beginning, trying to explain in words how life-changing your program is to me is difficult to do… hence the exclamation points!

Thank you for providing such an AWESOME program!!"
Hal Empsom

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3 Resistance Band Exercises

A lot of readers were excited about the resistance band workouts because of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, and they wanted some fast fat burning exercises to do at home.

 

So Mike Roulston, author of The Resistance Band Workouts gave us his top 3 resistance band exercises for a circuit:

 

1) Squat + Reverse Fly

2) Forward Lunge + Chest Press

3) Y Deltoid Raise

 

Mike says, I like combining the reverse fly with a squat, and that way we are getting a great upper-back/rear-delt workout, while also working their lower-body.

 

Same idea with the forward lunge + chest press. We do tons of pushup variations in my boot camp, and I do really love pushups for chest, but I also like doing the dynamic forward lunge + chest press combo.

 

The last exercise on my is is the Y Delt Raise. I like that exercise because it's great for the health and stability of the
shoulder. At my boot camp program I call it a "super posture exercise" because it not only workouts your upper-back and rear
shoulders, but also your rotator cuff. 

 

=> Click here to see a picture of the squat + reverse fly

Exercises you can do anywhere,

 

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS

 

PS - Today's the last day to save 40% on the Resistance Band Workout Program...

 

Mike is having a big 40% sale this week during the launch of his new Resistance Band Workout program...but it ends in 24 hours...

 

=> Click this link to discover the Internet's best resistance band workouts

3 Motivation Secrets to Stick to Your Weight Loss Program

The #1 cry for help from TT readers was for motivation to stick to your exercise and diet plan.

 

If you get started but can't last 2 weeks, or worse, if you just can't seem to find the motivation at all, I have great news.

 

This summer I was grilled by Jim Katsoulis, and he asked the most amazing, most powerful questions anyone had ever asked me. It was a breakthrough call...

 

But you might not know that Jim's an expert in the psychology of weight loss, so I knew I had to ask for his help about your biggest problem.

 

Jim agreed to share his 3 biggest motivation tips he has to help you STICK to your program, get fit forever, and lose fat permanently.

 

But here's my WARNING:

 

You are NOT going to like some of these. They will demand you take a hard look in the mirror to see if you are really a person who wants to succeed.

It is my challenge to you to put these secrets into action.

 

I believe in you. I know you can do it.

 

All you need to do is TAKE ACTION!

Motivation Secret #1 - Focus on Avoiding Pain

Humans are always most motivated by avoiding physical and emotional pain.

 

That being said, to create the greatest level of motivation, you need to master the use of pain.

 

For example, take a few moments and answer the following questions sincerely, and really connect into your answers.

 

1) What would your body look like and how would you feel in 5 years if you stopped working out and eating well?

 

2) Would you feel more frustration, depression and regret?

 

3) How would that lifestyle affect the relationships in your life?

 

4) What will you miss out on if you choose to live that way?

 

5) What would it be like in 10 years, 20 years?

 

You're not working out and eating well to lose weight and have a nice body, you're doing it because the entire quality of your life literally depends on it.

 

Take 3 minutes to really think about those questions. They will help you identify the deep motivating factors to help you lose weight.

 

Motivation Secret #2 - Focus on Achieving Pleasure

 

Why do you want this new body?

 

Are you going to be more confident, outgoing, passionate?

 

Do you think the success with your body will help you in other areas of your life? Think about these things.

 

Changing your body has to be about more than just pounds, inches, and percentages. You need to think about how much better every area of your life becomes when you live this way.

 

When you realize how much better it feels, you'll start to become addicted to the energy, success, and accomplishment.

Motivation Secret #3 - Ask Yourself Better Questions

 

Often when people "fall off the wagon" they start asking themselves questions like "why can't I stick to a plan?" or "why don't I have any willpower?" or some version of why they're a bad person.

 

Ask more helpful questions like...

 

- "how can I get back on track quickly and easily?"

 

- "how can I make my workouts more fun and interesting?"

 

- "how can I make eating well easier and more natural?"

 

When you ask questions like this, you can begin to think about the solutions rather than the problem, and your success will come quicker.

 

Remember, there is NO failure, only feedback.

 

***************

Thanks Jim.

 

So Cb, no matter how frustrated you are, do NOT be discouraged.

 

I BELIEVE in YOU.

 

Please let me know how this helps,

 

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Author, Just Say NO to Cardio

 

PS - Can you "Think Yourself Thin"?

 

Jim says you can.

 

If you're sick and tired of being stressed, sad, or lonely, and trying to overcome those feelings with food...

 

If you've decided one and for all to be thin...

 

If you've tried dieting but are convinced it doesn't work...

 

...then go watch Jim's free video and discover the secrets of thinking yourself thin.

 

=> Click HERE for Jim's free video

 

PPS - Don't miss the section that Jim tells you NOT to read!

 

Just those 5 lines ALONE will help you understand why restrictive diets don't work.

 

Discover the top 5 reasons Jim says restrictive diets don't work:

 

=> Click here for Jim's 5 reasons diets do not work!

Resistance Band Fat Burning Workouts

Not a day goes by that I don't get an email asking...

 

"When I exercise at home (or in a hotel room) I don't have dumbells or a bar, so what can I do to replace dumbell and bodyweight rows?"

 

Unfortunately, that question stumps me every time.

 

There's no bodyweight-only exercise you can do that is an equal substitute for dumbell, bodyweight, or seated row. You really are out of luck, unless...

 

...you have resistance bands. Cheap, little rubber tubing can save the day.

 

Now to be honest, you'll never see a Turbulence Training Resistance Band workout from me. Never. Ever.

 

But I know a lot of folks want these types of workouts, so I searched far and wide across the Internet to find you one that works, and is easy to do.

 

Unfortunately, I looked for over 15 months and didn't find anything I felt comfortable recommending. Then one day, I received an email from a trainer in Vancouver. And I thought, hmmmm, that name looks familiar. Do I know this guy?

 

It turns out one of my old high school friends, Mike Roulston, had been running Vancouver's most popular fitness bootcamp using resistance bands.

 

(It's so popular, that other bootcamps refuse to use the same park as him because all their clients end up defecting to Mike's camp!)

 

I loved hearing about his workouts, and so after months of me bugging him, he finally put together his resistance band fat loss workouts onto DVD for you to use in the comfort of your own home.

 

The workouts are fast, fun and effective. All you need is a little resistance band, but most of you have that anyways (or you could get it as a stocking stuffer for Christmas!).

 

Check out some of the sample exercises you can do for your back on Mike's site:

=> Click this link to see the easy exercises you can do at home

 

Workouts you can do anywhere,

 

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS

 

PS - Mike has put all his exercises on DVD...

 

...to show you how easy it is do to his exercises at home. Give yourself a little treat for Christmas and grab these new workouts so you'll be able to burn fat at home in the New Year without going to an overpriced, overpacked commercial gym.

 

"I'm new to resistance band workout programs but I can honestly say that these are the best workouts I have ever done. I've joined countless gyms and classes, but the resistance bad workouts are fun, motivating, and get results."
Charlotte Heffer, Vancouver, BC

Beat the fitness New Year's rush by burning fat at home. Find out more about these exercises here:

 

=> Click this link to discover the Internet's best resistance band workouts

Weekend Update

What a difference 100 miles makes...in Toronto, there's a little bit of snow (uncommon for this time of year), but in Stratford, only 100 miles away, there must be a foot of snow on the ground...but Bally The Dog loves it!

We left the big city on Friday and drove through a bit of a storm to get out to the country. Saturday morning I got up early and did a squat workout, the one I normally do on Sunday. I had a busy day planned and didn't expect to get to the gym on Sunday...

So Saturday's workout - which was OK, but not great - went like this...

1) Power Clean - 180x3

2) Squat - 295x2x8

3A) RDL - 245x3x6
3B) Calf Raise - 3x12

4A) Back Extension - 2x10
4B) DB Shrug - 2x10

Also did a big hike through the snow with the dog, and then did a bunch of work, including working on the December Medicine Ball Workout of the Month (coming soon to www.TTMembers.com) as well as writing new articles for www.TurbulenceTraining.com.

Had some big plans for Saturday night, but they got cancelled, so I decided what the heck, I'll train on Sunday and take Monday off, so I hit the gym this morning for a great upper body workout.

1) Overhead Squat - 125x5

2A) Incline BB Press - 175x3x5
2B) BB Row - 215x6,5, 205x8

3A) Military Press - 135x3x6
3B) Pullups - 11,9,7

4A) DB Rear Delt Raise - 2x12
4B) Face Pull - 3x12
4C) DB Curl - 2x8

My shoulders are fatigued. Tomorrow I'll do a lot of stretching and maybe some medicine ball exercises at home. One more dog hike today in the snow and then a quick drive back to the city since the sun is out. Cold, but clear, and I love this time of year.

Already done most of my Christmas shopping too,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
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Turbulence Training Follow Along Workouts

I've got great news. History has been made! I just added the Turbulence Training Hotel Room Workout Videos to the TT Member's site, including the 1st ever Turbulence Training follow along workouts for beginner and intermediate levels.

=> Click here to watch the TT videos

So now it's like having your own personal training session with me but in the comfort of your own home or hotel room, no matter where you live in the world!

Plus, you don't need any fancy equipment - or any "non-fancy" equipment - to do these workouts. You just need your own bodyweight. And these workouts include little interval sessions at the end, also without requiring equipment.

You'll be surprised at how effective these workouts are for burning fat while saving you money.

Burn fat without long slow boring cardio workouts,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS

PS - If you want the Hotel Room Workouts on DVD, you can get them as a free BONUS when you grab your copy of the Ultimate Fat Burning Bodyweight Solution.

This guaranteed fat burning solution includes...

1) DVD's and hardcopy manual of the 6-Month TT Bodyweight Program

2) A DVD and hardcopy manual of my NEW TT Hotel Room Workouts

(featuring the first ever "follow-along" beginner and intermediate TT workouts)

3) A DVD and hardcopy manual of the TT Bodyweight 500

4) A DVD and hardcopy manual of the TT Bodyweight 1000

5) Free shipping on all of the above

6) And a Free 1-Year Platinum Turbulence Training Membership

The value of the entire Turbulence Training Bodyweight Fat Burning Solution is over $1662.89, but you'll receive all those DVD's and bonuses for only $297.

The Turbulence Training Bodyweight Fat Burning Solution DVDs are like having personal training sessions with me in the comfort of your own home or hotel room if you are on the road.

But the free shipping isn't going to be around for long.

Visit this link to burn fat with your bodyweight:

=> Click here to get the TT Fat Burning Bodyweight Solution DVD's

It's So Simple

Here's some quick feedback from a TT Member about the simple changes he's made in the last 18 months and the rewards he's reaping...

"Once i started logging what i ate AND really focused on cutting out sugar and processed food.....almost no bread....hit the veggies and fruits.....simple changes like cutting ketchup on eggs....not using the weekends to lose focus....an adjustment here and there and i can't begin to tell you over the last two months i feel like i've taken myself to a new level....I'm not a pro athlete....just a 45 year old guy.....but today i went for a easy three mile run (Im doing a charity 5k in a couple weeks)...wanted to log a few miles and its very cold here as it is for you cb....and even in the last mile i was thinking how DIFFERENT my body feels.....even just running then it did two years ago......

And not for nothing...I'm sleeping like a log.........thanks for all your advice over these 18 months and giving me excellent direction when i was floundering for something new with strength training.....and i don't post as much as i should....but i'm at my lowest weight in 10 years....and buying pants with waist sizes less then in high school....."

Click here to get started changing your life - losing fat and boosting your energy  

How to Save Money On Groceries

How to save money on groceries? If you think that eating healthy for fat loss has to cost big bucks, I have good news for you.

My friend Holly Rigsby wrote a special article showing you how to cut your grocery bill while burning fat and losing inches.

In fact, she shares how she spent under $59 to buy enough food for a week for her and her husband and son, Tyler.

Check out Holly's grocery shopping secrets here:

=> How to save money on groceries

And if you have a special money saving grocery tip, be sure to leave a comment after the article.
 
More diet and motivation tips tomorrow,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Author, Just Say NO to Cardio

PS - If you want follow along workout DVD's, Holly has fat burning programs you can do in the comfort of your own home AND on your own schedule...

Holly is one of the most positive, motivational, and inspirational women I've ever met. So if workout motivation and low energy are 2 obstacles in your life, popping in a workout DVD of Holly will change everything!

=> Click HERE to see a short video from Holly

Medicine Ball Ab Workouts

Why was I up until 2:30 am last night posting ab workouts to Youtube?

Turns out the latest Men's Health magazine is causing quite a stir with this new "Medicine Ball Challenge". I did the workout last Saturday and my abs are still a little sore from that workout.

So I filmed all the exercises and put them online here:

=> Mens Health Medicine Ball Ab Workout Challenge

But I also filmed an alternative version.

Why?

Because the Men's Health workout contains a lot of situps and crunches, which might be fine for college athletes, but aren't a
good idea for men and women who spend a lot of time sitting and putting their low back at risk for injury.

So I replaced some of the "hard-on-your-back" situps with 21st Century Ab exercises that still help you get a six pack but without putting your low back in risk of danger.

You can check out that video here:

=> Medicine Ball Ab Workout Exercises

If you like these Medicine Ball workouts, I have good news for you.

I also filmed the TT December Workout of the Month, containing dozens of medicine ball workouts in a fast fat burning program that you can do at home during the busiest time of the year.

Now you have no excuses for missing a workout even if you have holiday parties or family gatherings to go to. You can do the TT Medicine Ball Workouts in the comfort of your own bedroom in just 20 minutes or less.

And you'll get this workout for free on December 1st as part of your 3-month free TT membership that you get when you grab your copy of Turbulence Training for Fat Loss here:

=> Turbulence Training

Get ready to shred your abs with medicine ball exercises,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS

How to Stick to Your Diet Tips

On the weekend, I met up with some friends for lunch, and they wanted to go to a local pub - known for it's amazing french fries and other "pub grub".

I was tempted to reward myself, but I already had my weekly reward meals planned out, so I had to stick to my diet. I had a grilled chicken breast sandwich with a side salad. My friends had burgers and fries, and everyone went home happy.

It was really all about the friends, and not the food. Now I could have cheated, of course, and no one would have known.

But there's one tool that helps me stick to my diet, and that is social support and public accountability. I use a free web site
called twitter, where I tell the world what I had for every meal.

And since I'm an expert that folks look to for help, I have an incentive not to cheat. You can follow me and my meals and workouts here:

=> Click here to follow Craig's diet and workouts

I also asked diet expert, Isabel De Los Rios for her best "how to stick to your diet tips". Here they are...

1. Choose exactly which "nutrition plan" you are going to follow.

Don't be wishy washy about it. Find the plan that you feel is best for you and stick to it for 14 days. After your first 14 days,
assess what worked and what didn't work. Continue to do this every 14 days until you reach your fat loss goal.

2. At any given moment when choosing to stick to your plan or deviate from it, ask yourself "Is this choice going to bring me closer to the goal or further away from the goal?"  

If the answer is further, ask yourself if 5 or 10 mins of eating pleasure is better than a lifetime of feeling great in your lean
and toned body.

3. Get a support team.  

Find other people who have similar goals and keep eachother on track. Find someone who will keep you accountable and will kick your butt when needed, not someone who will wimp out on you and tell you "Oh, its ok just this once."

Next week, Isabel is going to give us tips on how to eat right while dining out, and quick meals for after work.

In the meantime, I have a BIG gift for you today from Isabel...

She's giving away 6-weeks of the best free diet meal plans to help you jump-start your fat loss!

If you are struggling with your fat loss, I guarantee it has something to do with your diet.

Grab Isabel's free meal plans and change your life and your diet forever. It is EASY to eat Isabel's way. I've been doing it for
years, and my diet gets better and better each time I talk to Isabel and take her advice.

=> Click here for FREE mealplans

More diet and motivation tips coming later this week,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Author, Just Say NO to Cardio

#1 Reason to Avoid the Gym

On Sunday morning I was working out at the YMCA in my hometown of Stratford and I was having a great workout...

...but have you ever run into one of those guys at the gym who has forgotten to wear deodorant...for weeks?

There was this one guy there on an elliptical machine and he stunk to high heaven...what's even weirder is he looked like a normal guy and he even made the effort to style his hair. But for some reason he couldn't be bothered to wear deodorant.

What a strange world we live in...

Stinky folks are the #1 reason to avoid the gym. Or is it the bad music? Or high prices? Or dirty benches?

...anyways, just more reasons to workout at home. And that is what I did on Saturday, using a medicine ball and trying a workout from the latest Men's Health magazine.

I'm actually going to film that workout tonight and put it on Youtube tomorrow, along with my own TT-version of the med ball circuit (it's an abs program, and I'll be doing a "no-crunch" version).

Plus, I got so excited using my medicine ball on the weekend that I went back through my files (all the way back to 2002!) to find my best medicine ball workouts, and I created a 4-week medicine ball program as the December TT workout of the month.

This is perfect for such a busy time of year (and an excuse to ask for a medicine ball for Christmas). Look for that workout on Dec. 1.

In the meantime, head over to the forum and join in this week's TT Members Medicine Ball Challenge here:

=> TT Medicine Ball Challenge from Men's Health magazine

But be careful! That workout is murder on your abs.

And while you are over at the member's site, don't miss the two NEW audio interviews I added, featuring:

1) High-energy Strength Coach Zach Even-Esh sharing some of his best bodyweight fat burning tips here:

=> Click here for Zach's interview

and

2) Brad Pilon and I discussing how to make the Eat Stop Eat program even better...

=> Click here for Brad's interview

Helping you burn fat over the holidays,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS

PS - If you are sick of the gym...

I've created the Ultimate Fat Burning Bodyweight Solution for you...

Click here for the Bodyweight DVD's

Best Diets for Six Pack Abs

My diet was huge part of helping me "dial in my abs" for this photo. So today, I'm going to go over two of the best diets for six pack abs.

Personally, I eat 3 meals and 3 snacks per day, focusing on fruits and vegetables, nuts, and protein (although a lot less protein than I used to eat 7 or 8 years ago. I also eat fewer modified carbs than I did even 2 years ago. More on that in a minute.

Listen, diet will play a huge part in helping you burn belly fat, flatten your stomach, and get six pack abs. So it doesn't matter if you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced, here are FIVE fantastic nutrition rules for your abs diet today.

1) Reduce your modified carbohyrate intake.

You've heard of processed carbs before, but I want to introduce you to modified carbs.

This is my definition for anything that is not eaten in its original form. So reduce breads, pasta, breakfast cereal, muffins, granola bars, and of course, any other food in a bag or a box.

When I cut out modified carbs, I lost another 1% body fat, had more mental energy, and did not feel sleepy after meals.

I say, "Stick to fruits, vegetables, and raw nuts for carbs."

2) Eliminate bad fats, increase good fats.

Eating even 1 gram of trans fats per day could harm your heart. One of the few supplements I use is fish oil (that I like to call, "fish juice" - ewww!). Some folks say fish oil helps burn fat, but I don't believe it...however, it is great for heart health.

3) Eat more protein, but not an excessive amount.

Bodybuilders recommend 1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight, BUT that is TOO MUCH if you are overweight.

Women need about 100 grams of protein, men need about 150 grams, unless a guy literally has over 200 pounds of lean mass. Not too many guys do, however.

4) Add more fiber to your diet by eating more fruits, vegetables, and raw nuts.

You will be less tired after meals if you start basing your meals on whole, natural foods.

5) Stick to your nutrition plan 90% of the time using Dr. Berardi's 90% Compliance guidelines.

How does this work?

Well, let's say you are on a 2000 calorie per day diet. To hit 90% compliance, that means 1800 calories must come from fruits, veggies, nuts, and protein, leaving you 200 calories "to play with".

You can either have a 200 calorie treat each day, or save up 200 calories for 3-4 days straight and have a 600-800 calorie reward meal every 3-4 days.

Make sense? Sounds simple. Just be consistent with those 5 rules.

Plan ahead to avoid all of the obstacles life likes to throw in your way. And if you need help, just ask on the TT Member's forum here => www.TTmembers.com.

If you want more help with this type of nutrition, including meal plans for men and women, go to:

=> The Proven Six Pack Abs Diet

Eat this way if you are ready for maximum energy, vitality, and fat burning,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Author, Turbulence Training For Abs

PS - Or you could just say screw it...

...and eat normally 5-6 days per week and use Brad Pilon's Eat Stop Eat plan 1-2 days per week or on the weekend.

Find out all about Brad's anti-diet here:

=> The 6-Pack Abs Anti-Diet

7 Day Weight Loss Routine

Well winter made it's first "real" appearance today. But in true Canadian form, Bally the Dog and I went to the dog park for a hike as soon as the snow started flying.

What can I say, we're two crazy "Canadian boys" and we both love the cold weather and this time of year...you can start to feel Christmas in the air. I love it!

Along with the brisk hike at the dog park, I did a TT Medicine Ball workout for my off-day activity Saturday afternoon. And I'll be releasing a Medicine Ball program as the December TT workout of the month...so ask Santa for a med ball for Christmas.

In the meantime, here's your 7 day weight loss routine.

Sunday
Food planning, shopping, and prep day.

Go green. If you don't already, add at least one of the following to your shopping cart.

- Avocado
- Asparagus
- Broccoli
- Spinach

I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I cook up Amy's Organic Chili and and pour it over the spinach to make a great lunch.

Monday

If work is hectic and you have less time than normal for your workouts, there are two things you can do to cut workout time but without cutting results.

Option A
- Do only 1 set of each exercise in your TT workout, rather than 3.

Option B
- Do only the first superset of each workout. That's where the most important exercises are.

Either way, you can cut your already short TT workout in half, and still get 75% of the results.

Tuesday

I like TT users to schedule a stress-relieving off-day activity on Tuesday, since for most of us, Monday and Tuesday can be real "pressure-cooker" kind of days.

Yoga, pilates, a brisk walk in fresh air, or a game of squash with a friend, whatever you choose, make sure you enjoy it, breathe deeply, relax, and get your mind off work and away from your troubles.

Wednesday

Perform your regularly schedule TT workout and watch your email for a new medicine ball circuit video because I'll be filming new Youtube videos on Tuesday night.

Thursday

Thursdays are great for light bodyweight circuits. Try something from the TT Bodyweight Cardio V. 2.0 manual that is currently the TT November workout of the month.

And when you have a break today, check out the latest audio interview I did with Brad Pilon. That's in the TT Member's site.

Or check out this interview he did with Abs Expert, Vince DelMonte, about "fasting for fat loss":

=> Fasting for Fat Loss

Friday

Finish up Friday with your last TT workout of the week, and of course, mix in something fun in this workout. Add your favorite two exercises in a superset as your reward for working hard.

For me, I'd probably do barbell rows and stability ball rollouts to hit the upper back and abs. Then head home to the family or grab a movie with a friend. Kick back, and relax for the night!

Saturday

Start your day with 30 minutes of activity. I recommend stopping by the Turbulence Training member's forum to discover the new TT Challenge for the week.

Each week a TT Member posts a workout challenge for the rest of the club to try, and then we compare scores. Just another reason to check in on the forum.

Plus, Swedish research also shows that the more often people visit a weight loss club website (like the TT forums), the more weight they will lose. So I'll see you on the TT forum!

Now that's a proven 7 day plan for weight loss,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS

PS - If they can do it, so can you...

"Turbulence Training shattered the longstanding plateau I was up against. I lost 4lbs and 4.5 inches in the first two weeks!"
Christy Harris

"Hi there Craig I just wanted to tell you the good news so far! Since using your Turbulence Training programs and combined with a Precision Nutrition eating plan in just 45 days Ive lost 5 percent
bodyfat and am well onto my way in achieving that elusive 8%. I have to say I was very sceptical of you in the beginning but since downloading your book I am very pleased with your programs and the monthly programs kick ass!"
Craig Kilham

Are YOU still skeptical?

Grab your 21-day trial offer AND 3-Month free TT Membership for only $4.95 here:

=> www.turbulencetraining.com/trial-offer.shtml

Brad Pilon vs. Vince DelMonte (Fasting vs. Bodybuilding!)

Some advanced Eat-Stop-Eat info for you here:

#1 - Brad explains why diets stop working

#2 - Fasting for fat loss 

Some very in-depth stuff,

Craig

Turbulence Training Plus Precision Nutrition Results!

Time for the October Turbulence Training Success Stories of the Month.

1) Here's what happens when you combine Turbulence Training plus Precision Nutrition...

"Hi there Craig I just wanted to tell you the good news so far! Since using your Turbulence Training programs and combined with a Precision Nutrition eating plan in just 45 days Ive lost 5 percent bodyfat and am well onto my way in achieving that elusive 8%. I have to say I was very sceptical of you in the beginning but since downloading your book I am very pleased with your programs and the monthly programs kick ass!"

Craig Kilham

2) Turbulence Training vs. Fat Loss Plateau

"Turbulence Training shattered the longstanding plateau I was up against. I lost 4lbs and 4.5 inches in the first two weeks!"
Christy Harris
www.goatmilksoapandlotion.com


3) Dropped 16 pounds on his way to abs... 

"I've subscribed to Craig's emails for a couple of years, picking up tips and tricks and trying different things out, but it took a button-popping experience to realize that what I was doing wasn't working. I picked up a copy of TT for Fast Loss, joined the third transformation challenge, and got to work. In the three weeks I've been following the plan, I've dropped 16 pounds and am on my way to finding my abs. My muscles are toning up, I have more energy, and I feel great. I've cut the time my workouts take from 90+ minutes every day to less than an hour three times each week. I have more time for work, more time for my family, and more time to enjoy life. Thanks, Craig, for the great program!"
Jim M, Utah

And the WINNERS of the TT Success Story of the Month come from South Africa and Malaysia! Our winners receive a free 1-Year Platinum Turbulence Training Membership!

Our first winner, from South Africa...

"Hi Craig, I fully agree that your system is changing lives. I have purchased your Turbulence Training package. However, I cannot afford your monthly membership as I buy through South African rands which is about R8 to $1.

But back to my life being changed by your system. Keep in mind that 6 weeks ago I weighed in at 315lbs with a 52inch waist. In the last 6 six weeks, I have dropped only 18lbs weight, but have gained 12lbs of muscle as well as lost 5inches off my waist. I have a desk job which used to keep me inactive for 9 to 12 hours per day. Having to contend with stage 2 diabetes and hypertension wasn't enough of a motivation for me. That was until 12 weeks ago I was diagnosed with sleep apnea which causes me to stop breathing while asleep. (life threatening)

Then I searched the internet and came across your site as well as Vince del Monte, Isabel de los Rio and Mike Geary. At that time I could not do any sit ups, crunches and barely managed to make 15 minutes in the gym. Now my energy, strength and sense of well being have changed. I no longer feel weak, sluggish and without enthusiasm, but I now wake up at 4am to get up and start your exercise program 3 or 4 days a week. I can now exercise for an hour or more, which includes ab workouts, lunges, squats and upper body weight and circuit work.

So yes, you are changing lives, including mine. Your regular emails with it's workouts and motivation is fantastic. Please keep up the good work."
Enver Halim, South Africa

Our second winner, from Malaysia...

"Hi Craig, It's interesting to have read these success stories that they benefited from your program.

I've the same story that I think I should be sharing with you as well.. that it does change my life!

When I started my journey (Feb 2007) to lose the excess weight (133.7kg, with a 54" waist), I'm glad that I've stumbled upon TT. Today Oct 2008, I'm at 72kg, with a 32" waist. I've to say that TT has been my defacto standard in my secret of losing the excess fat. I'm now working towards a 6-packs!!

My transformation has caught too many attention from the people around me, and I've to repeat my story to them time and time again. In  my circles, the term Interval Training and Bodyweight training is not something that people are used to, hence these days, I'm like being their references/guru with regards to this training.. Infact in my local gym, the gym-goers are turning their heads to my warm-up routines like spiderman pushup, mountain climber, lunges, also focusing on compound muscles workout as opposed to single
muscles group....  thanks to you!

Due to too many request from my friends/family/even from friends of friends.. I've decided to put up a blog on my transformation. You'll surprise to see I've mentioned your name many times in it!!!! If you've time, please do visit my blog at http://longliveandprosper.blogspot.com

Some of the specific pages that I've mentioned about you..
http://longliveandprosper.blogspot.com/2008/08/exercise-part-iii.html
http://longliveandprosper.blogspot.com/2008/08/exercise-part-iv.html
http://longliveandprosper.blogspot.com/2008/08/exercise-part-v-why-interval-training.html

Thanks Craig, you are changing my life!"
Sher Khan, Malaysia 

More to come!

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS

Click here to get started with Turbulence Training

Fun Workout Today

4th workout of my new program...its a nameless, personal program for now. Although it is Meathead in style.

1) Rack Pull - worked up to 365x1

2) BB Split Squat - 135x2x8

3) Good Morning - 185x8

4) PullThrough - 140x12

Pretty straightforward.

3 Reasons to Avoid Elliptical Machines

Wow, did the latest Men's Health magazine ever "give it" to elliptical machines! Here are 3 reasons to avoid elliptical machines...

On page 52 of the December issue, Men's Health warns...

"Never trust elliptical machines"

They quote a study that found elliptical machines over-estimated the number of calories burned in a workout by 31%!

Ouch.

So if your "elliptical cardio workout" burned 400 calories, the truth is you really burned closer to only 300 calories.

But as shocking as that is, there's something even better...and fits what I've been saying about elliptical machines for years - that they are a joke for fat burning.

Reason #2 to Avoid Elliptical Machines:

Biggest Loser Knows the Elliptical Machine is a Joke

Later in the Dec. issue, Men's Health magazine interviewed Biggest Loser contestant Ed Brantley. Ed lost 73 pounds on the show, but had this to say about elliptical machines...

"I hated the elliptical. It was too easy, I didn't feel like I was doing anything."

Exactly.

I couldn't have said it better myself.

But that's EXACTLY why elliptical machines are so popular...

Reason #3 to Avoid Elliptical Machines:

The third reason elliptical machines are inferior for fat loss is because they fail my "human nature" test.

Put it this way...

Take 100 people and put them in a gym with 100 treadmills and 100 elliptical machines.

Tell them they have to exercise for 30 minutes at a hard pace, and they have the choice to use either the treadmill or the elliptical.

Guess where 90% of folks are going?

The elliptical!

Why?

Because it is human nature to take the EASY WAY out. And that is why elliptical machines are so busy at the gym and you rarely see anyone doing intervals on a treadmill or bodyweight circuits in the corner of the gym.

Using the elliptical machine allows us to say we "worked out", but without getting any REAL work done.

So if you are stuck at a fat loss plateau, and you've been counting on the elliptical machine to help you out, then forget it.

That's the hard truth,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS

PS - Men's Health also featured a 3 exercise workout from me in the December issue...

...just head to page 64 to check it out. It contains one of my favorite bodyweight exercises that you'll also find in the new Turbulence Training Bodyweight Fat Burning Solution package.

=> Click here for the Bodyweight Cardio DVD's

Dump the elliptical and try bodyweight cardio instead.

Rainbow Diet Breakfast

You can call this a rainbow diet breakfast, or the "United Colors of Breakfast". Needs more purple?

Turbulence Training Works!

This one made my day...it kinda reminds me of the Life cereal commercial, after they realize lil' Mikey likes it.

He likes it! He likes it!

*********************
Hi Craig

I'm Ginette and I'm a personal trainer. I have a small gym where 'ladies only' come to work out. I needed proof that TT really worked. In September I started the TT Training on myself and a couple of ladies with whom I work out at 7a.m.. One of us is doing your workout but not following the food guidelines and has taken more time off between workouts. She's definitely stronger but has yet to lose more inches (age 60). The second (age 49) is relatively careful of what she eats, works out 3 - 4 times a week and has gone from a large (size 16) to medium (size 10-12). Myself (age 54) I have followed 90% of the nutritional guideline and the complete workout. In 7 weeks I've gone from a size 8-10 to 2-4. Unfortunately I'm not that savy about computers to add any pictures for confirmation. We are estatic about our experience and definitely plan to continue, especially throughout the Christmas holidays. You have now converted another Personal Trainer who will happily pass on the word to her clients.
Thank you
Ginette
*******************

If you are still skeptical, take the Turbulence Training Trial Offer for only $4.95 for 21 days.

=> Click here for the TT Trial Offer

You'll like it! You'll like it!

I promise,

Craig

Tuesday Upper Body Workout

Today's workout didn't go as planned. First, I wanted to set up rack lockouts, but nothing in the gym worked for proper set up. I tried the squat rack but the pins are too far apart...so I did regular bench press instead.

1) Overhead Squat - 135x3

2A) Bench - 225x8
2B) BB Row - 195x8, 205x2x8

3A) Military Press 3x8
3B) Pullups 3x8
3C) Plank with Arms on Ball - 3x30seconds

That was it. I was rushed today as well so I cut back on some sets, but not on the warmup. Never skip a warmup!

Then had a good chat with MMA strength coach, Eric Wong.

=> Click here for his special report on MMA Conditioning

Now to go review some seminar notes,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS

PS - Only 11 Pre-Launch copies left of the NEW Turbulence Training Bodyweight Fat Burning Solution

Click here to grab your copy

The Workout That Turned My Life Around

I have an EMBARRASSING story to share with you today about a time in my life when I let my health and fitness slip away from me...

And like I said, I'm not proud of it, but I MUST share it with you in hopes that it will help you avoid what happened to me. In fact, you'll discover how I turned my life around one day on Christmas holidays almost 15 years ago.

It was December 28th, 1994. I had just finished my first year of College, and I was home for Christmas break.

Despite working out almost every day in my final two years of high school, I had fallen victim to the College "party" lifestyle" in my first semester away from home.

Sure I stayed active with co-ed sports, but like most students I spent too much time eating processed foods and consuming liquid calories, and I was starting to "let myself go".

So as I sat there on December 28th at my parent's house, recovering from another holiday party the night before, I suddenly got angry and embarrassed.

Here I was, on the path to what I knew would be a life dedicated to helping people improve their health and fitness, and I was wasting away my time eating food that made me tired, and being too tired to do anything but sit around and eat more food.

Have you ever felt that way?

Finally, I put down the Sports Illustrated I was reading and picked up a Men's Health magazine and stumbled across a bodyweight workout that would change my life forever.

That one day, that one workout - done with NO equipment at all - was the catalyst for every Turbulence Training program that has helped YOU and millions of other men and women all over the world to lose inches and burn fat in the comfort of their own home.

All because of that one day when I said ENOUGH is ENOUGH and decided to TAKE ACTION and turn my health around.

Click here to discover the bodyweight secrets that helped me turn my life around

So to celebrate the upcoming anniversary of this important event in the history behind the Turbulence Training workouts, I've put together ALL of my bodyweight workouts and DVD's into one package to help you avoid feeling the way I did.

The Turbulence Training Bodyweight Fat Burning Solution DVDs are like having your own personal training sessions with me in the comfort of your own home or hotel room.

Turn your life around today,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS

PS - Plus, this is the official launch of my NEWEST workout - the TT Hotel Room Workouts that even include FOLLOW-ALONG workouts for the beginner and intermediate levels.

This new Turbulence Training Bodyweight Fat Burning Solution package includes...

1) DVD's and hardcopy manual of the 6-Month TT Bodyweight Program

2) A DVD and hardcopy manual of my NEW, Never-Seen-Before TT Hotel Room Workouts (featuring the first ever "follow-along" beginner and intermediate TT workouts)

3) A DVD and hardcopy manual of the TT Bodyweight 500

4) A DVD and hardcopy manual of the TT Bodyweight 1000

5) Free shipping on all of the above

6) And a Free 1-Year Platinum Turbulence Training Membership

The value of the entire Turbulence Training Bodyweight Fat Burning Solution is over $1662.89, but the first 50 copies are available in this Pre-Launch Sale for only $247.

(NOTE: These copies are going so fast since the website went "live" yesterday that there are only 21 copies remaining at the PRE-release price!.)

Grab yours here:

=> http://www.BodyweightCardio.com

Back to the Gym

Thursday was my last "real" workout, and so today I was back to the gym to keep going on my new program. This was workout B, a squat workout.

1) Power Clean - 175x3

2) Squat - 300x3x8

3A) RDL - 245x3x6
3B) Calf Raise - 3x12

4a) Back Extension - 3x10
4B) BB Shrug - 2x12 with 205

That was good. The weekend off really helped.

Craig

TT User Demands $1000!

On Thursday afternoon I flew from Toronto to St. Louis for a weekend seminar, and as I got off the plane, I was confronted by an angry man!

"You owe me $1000!", he said, his voice rising.

Immediately, my mind started racing. I don't gamble. I don't have any $1000 loans from anyone. What was this guy talking about?

"Ever since I started your transformation contest, I've needed to buy all new business suits because my old ones are too big!" he added.

And then he broke into a smile.

"My pants are so loose and I've lost 20 pounds since starting Turbulence Training," he said shaking my hand.

I left out a sigh of relief and asked him a little bit more about his success. He told me the short workouts and whole, natural foods diet were helping him burn belly fat faster than ever, even though he's on the road 10-15 days per month.

But that wasn't the only success story I heard this weekend. Here's a powerful email I received from a female Turbulence Training user who just said NO to cardio.

"Dear Craig,

All I can say is thank-you, thank-you, thank-you, THANK-YOU!! I used to be one of those "lucky" people that bought into the hype that you need to do tons of cardio to get any real results and after a year of this I was going out of my mind with boredom and to get myself  to go to gym started to became a real effort.

Then one day while I was browsing the web I came across your site and after umming and aahing for about a week I decided to take the plunge and get it. BEST BUY EVER!

This my third week into turbulence training and already I am seeing results - my arms are more defined and I've lost an inch off my waist. Not only that I now look forward to going to gym again. Plus people have started to notice and ask me what am I doing, and I tell them - TURBULENCE TRAINING!

Thanks again and keep up the good work."
Debra Roux,
South Africa

I look forward to hearing about your Turbulence Training Success Story,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS

=> Click here to get started with Turbulence Training

3 Reasons Why the TT Forums Are So Great!

From TT Forums member GregB...

This forum is great to three things in particular.

1. We are constantly reminded that good training won't overcome poor nutrition.

2. We get encouraged by others (and are accountable to others), and

3. We get the chance to encourage and assist others. This seems to actually make me more focused and determined.

Proof that social support is the key to fat loss in so many ways,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Click here to get 3 months free of the forum when you grab Turbulence Training

She Just Said NO to Cardio

Dear Craig,

All I can say is thank-you, thank-you, thank-you, THANK-YOU!!

I used to be one of those "lucky" people that bought into the hype that you need to do tons of cardio to get any real results and after a year of this I was going out of my mind with boredom and to get myself  to go to gym started to became a real effort.

Then one day while I was browsing the web I came across your site and after umming and aahing for about a week I decided to take the plunge and get it. BEST BUY EVER!

This my third week into turbulence training and already I am seeing results - my arms are more defined and I've lost an inch off my waist. Not only that I now look forward to going to gym again. Plus people have started to notice and ask me what am I doing, and I tell them - TURBULENCE TRAINING!

Thanks again and keep up the good work.

Debra Roux,
South Africa
Click here to Just Say NO to Cardio

Fit Yummy Mummy Vote

Keep rocking the vote.

If you are struggling with your weight loss, then please take a look at these 12 incredibly motivational success stories. These 12 special women have lost over 130 pounds and 100 inches, all while being busy, loving moms.

You also get to cast your vote for the best success story...but hurry, voting ends today.

Click here to be inspired:

=> Click here to vote on the NEW Fit Yummy Mummy Contest

Winners will be announced on Thursday, November 6th.

These women have made powerful transformations,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS

PS - YES - Voting is open to anyone and everyone...

...so please feel free to send your friends and family to the Contest Voting Page - just copy and paste this link:

=> Click here to vote on the NEW Fit Yummy Mummy Contest

Fat Burning Hotel Room Workout

I did the strangest thing yesterday. At 1pm, I checked into a hotel in downtown Toronto...even though I have a home in the city. At 3:47pm, I checked out.

What did I do in between?

Fat burning hotel room workouts.

Check a sample workout here:

=> Hotel Room Workouts

More to come next week,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS

PS - You don't need a single piece of equipment to burn fat...

...as I show you in that workout. In fact, I used nothing but my own bodyweight in all 8 of the workouts we filmed yesterday. Bodyweight exercises are one of the best ways to burn fat while making you stronger, leaner, and more athletic.

Cardio machines give you overuse injuries.

Bodyweight exercises give you a functional beach body.

"Using your 6 month Body weight program a year and a half ago I went from 19.8%BF down to 12.5% getting ready for my wedding (@ 43 years old). Thanks to your programs I don't need to think and I am having fun. I am feeling great and tight and strongly functional. Thanks for designing programs that I can trust and use. As a Certified Master Trainer, Nutrition Specialist, and Biomechanics Specialist, - and a busy professional & dad running his own business - I appreciate your work."
Rob Yontz, MFT, CFN
True North Fitness & Health

=> Click here to get started with bodyweight workouts to burn fat

Typical Meathead Upper Body Workout

Today's workout contained a bunch of the familiar characters you see in a meathead workout, including chins, dips, lateral raises, curls, and extensions. A few non-meathead moves as well.

1) Hang Clean - 175x5

2) Overhead Squat - 135x1

3A) Chins - 16, 10, 8
3B) Dips - 21, 13, 12

4) DB Lateral Raise - 25x3x10

5A) EZ Bar Curl - 3x8
5B) EZ Bar Extension - 3x8

6) Shrugs - 3x8

Filming a Hotel Room Workout DVD tomorrow,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS

PS - Thanks to everyone who helped with the great success of "Just Say NO to Cardio".

www.JustSayNOtoCardio - Amazon Best Selling Exercise Book

#1 Exercise Book On Amazon.Com

Thanks to everyone who helped me hit #1 on Amazon.com's Exercise and Fitness chart. And also for helping me beat Dewey the Cat to hit #21 on the overall Best-Sellers list.

Grab your copy of the #1 Best-Selling Exercise book, "Just Say NO to Cardio" here:

=> www.JustSayNOtoCardio.com

Stupid Cat

I can't believe that silly library cat is still beating me.

Curse that handsome devil. Help me beat Dewey the cat by grabbing your copy of Just Say NO to Cardio here: => www.JustSayNOtoCardio.com

Canadian Beats Obama in Popular Vote

I just moved past Obama's "Audacity of Hope" and Bill O'Reilly's "A Bold Fresh Piece Of Humanity" (what kind of title is that?) onAmazon's top sellers book list.

Check out how the lil' ol Canadian Fat Loss Expert is beating liberals and conservatives on the day before the big US Election:

=> http://tinyurl.com/CanuckBeatsObama

But there's still one book I can't beat...and that's the Rodale Book, "Eat This, Not That". It's standing in the way of me getting to #1 on the Exercise & Fitness Chart.

(How the heck is a nutrition book on the exercise and fitness chart, I don't know!)

Anyways...if you haven't had a chance to grab your copy of Just Say NO to Cardio, I'd love it if you could do that right now and help me grab top spot!

With your help, I might even beat, "Dewey: The Small Town Library Cat Who Touched the World". Dirty Dewey is in spot #22, and I'm only 9 spots behind him on the best-sellers list.

Thanks in advance for your help!

In case you missed it, here's more about my new book, "Just Say NO to Cardio!"

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It's finally here!

My first book, "Just Say NO To Cardio" is now available on Amazon.com.

In my book you'll learn everything you need to know about how to burn fat and lose inches without doing slow, boring cardio again.

Plus, I've put together a bonus package of 4 workouts and an exclusive, never-heard-before motivational audio message from me to you for everyone that buys the book this morning.

Visit this link for details:

=> http://www.JustSayNOtoCardio.com

By the way...the book is only $9.95 on Amazon.

So if I could ask you for just one favor this year...

I'm trying to reach the "top of the charts" and hit #1 on Amazon's Exercise Book Chart this morning...so if you could take a second to grab your copy of "Just Say NO to Cardio", I'd really appreciate it.

And then you can grab your four free workouts and motivational message from me as well (worth $149.95). The free workouts include:

- 2008's most popular TT workout, The Big 5 Circuit Program
- The TT Female Bodysculpting Routine
- TT Bodyweight Cardio V. 1.0
- TT Bodyweight Cardio V. 2.0

(And of course, you also get that 30-minute free motivational audio I recorded only for, "Just Say NO to Cardio" readers.)

PLUS, there's ONE more free gift inside the book worth $29.95. I reveal the details in the audio message as well.

Click this link to help me out on Amazon:

=> http://www.JustSayNOtoCardio.com

Thanks for helping me reach the top of the Amazon.com charts for workouts books.

"Just Say NO to Cardio" makes a perfect Christmas gift as well,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS

PS - Anyone that orders 5 or more copies of my new book will get a free autographed copy from me.

So if you pick up 5 copies for friends, family, and fitness buddy stocking stuffers, just reply to this email with your receipt and mailing address, and a personlized autographed book is on the way to you!

Get all the details on the hottest fat burning book to help you burn fat and lose inches without ever doing cardio again here:

=> http://www.JustSayNOtoCardio.com

"Everyone who wants to lose weight MUST read 'Just Say NO to Cardio'. You'll save yourself months and years of headache and even injury by discovering the truth about the role of cardio for weight loss. Plus, Craig will show you faster, proven fat burning workouts you can do at home and with only your own bodyweight."
Dr. Shayne Ladak, MD, BSc(Hons), CSCS, NASM-CPT

I Just Beat OBAMA & Bill O'Reilly

I'm beating liberals and conservatives all over today, the day before the election. I just hit #31 on Amazon's Top Book Sellers.

If you haven't got your copy of Just Say NO to Cardio and all the bonuses, go here:

=> www.JustSayNOToCardio.com

#1 Training Book On Amazon!

"Just Say NO to Cardio" just hit #1 on Amazon.com's Training List!

Click HERE to grab your copy

Just Say NO to Cardio is Here!

It's finally here! My first book, "Just Say NO To Cardio" is now available on Amazon.com. In my book you'll learn everything you need to know about how to burn fat and lose inches without doing slow, boring cardio again.

Plus, I've put together a bonus package of 4 workouts and an exclusive, never-heard-before motivational audio message from me to you for everyone that buys the book this morning.

Visit this link for details:

=> JustSayNOtoCardio.com

By the way...the book is only $9.95 on Amazon.

So if I could ask you for just one favor this year...I'm trying to reach the "top of the charts" and hit #1 on Amazon's Exercise Book Chart this morning...so if you could take a second to grab your copy of "Just Say NO to Cardio", I'd really appreciate it.

And then you can grab your four free workouts and motivational message from me as well (worth $149.95). The free workouts include:

- 2008's most popular TT workout, The Big 5 Circuit Program
- The TT Female Bodysculpting Routine
- TT Bodyweight Cardio V. 1.0
- TT Bodyweight Cardio V. 2.0

(And of course, you also get that 30-minute free motivational audio I recorded only for, "Just Say NO to Cardio" readers.)

PLUS, there's ONE more free gift inside the book worth $29.95. I reveal the details in the audio message as well.

Click this link to help me out on Amazon:

=> JustSayNOtoCardio.com

Thanks for helping me reach the top of the Amazon.com charts for workouts books.

"Just Say NO to Cardio" makes a perfect Christmas gift as well,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS

PS - Anyone that orders 5 or more copies of my new book will get a free autographed copy from me.

So if you pick up 5 copies for friends, family, and fitness buddy stocking stuffers, just click here to contact me with your receipt and mailing address, and a personlized autographed book is on the way to you!

Get all the details on the hottest fat burning book to help you burn fat and lose inches without ever doing cardio again here:

=> JustSayNOtoCardio.com

"Everyone who wants to lose weight MUST read 'Just Say NO to Cardio'. You'll save yourself months and years of headache and even injury by discovering the truth about the role of cardio for weight loss. Plus, Craig will show you faster, proven fat burning workouts you can do at home and with only your own bodyweight."
Dr. Shayne Ladak, MD, BSc(Hons), CSCS, NASM-CPT

Sunday Squat Workout

Good workout today, the extra hour of sleep helped. I think there were some freaks still out from Halloween though, because there were some real weirdos in the gym this morning...one guy looked exactly like Jon Cryer from Pretty In Pink.

Anyways, onto the workout...

1) Squat - worked up to 325x5

2A) Front Squat - 175x13
2B) Pikes - 7,4
2C) Pistol - 8

3A) Cable Pullthrough - 140x3x10
3B) Calf Raise - 140x3x8

Couple walks with Bally, and that's it for today.

Big surprise coming for you tomorrow,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Click here to be notified of the big surprise!

Cellulite Elimination Exercises

I'm pretty skeptical of "cellulite cures", and I've asked every trainer I know for cellulite elimination exercises and tips, but no one had any had any secrets.

 

The truth is, no diets or pills will cure cellulite. Only a proven exercise program can have any effect on getting rid of cellulite. So finally, one of the last female fitness experts I talked to was Joey Atlas, and he said he has a proven plan to help you eliminate cellulite - at home!

 

Here are Joey's 6 secrets to scaring away cellulite...

 

1 - Replace all 'weight and machine' lower body exercises with bodyweight exercises -- this is counter-intuitive to the mainstream approach to cellulite reduction - but its the main reason why it
works better.

 

CB says, "Bodyweight exercises are key for fat burning and body sculpting."

 

2 - Emphasize muscle control in each repetition - This allows the whole muscle to be involved and properly engaged in each exercise - a key to lower body cellulite reduction.

 

CB says, "This works especially well for beginners, because it helps you quickly realize what muscles are supposed to be working in each move."

 

3 - Don't believe in the 'No pain - no gain' mentality -- this myth forces women to think "doing more is better" which is not the case. Avoid pain, because this is where exercise related injuries occur.

 

CB says, "Train safe so you can train consistently."

 

4 - Utilize 'items' in your home for a complete lower body exercise program -- items such as a cushioned chair or couch, a firm ottoman, and a pantry step stool.

 

CB says, "You don't need a fancy gym set-up. These home items are great for step-ups and some of Joey's specific hip extension exercises. Save money and lose cellulite at home."

 

5 - Concentrate on moving from one exercise to the next with no more than 20 seconds between sets -- this is an important variation for the cellulite reduction effect.

 

CB says, "Short, burst workouts are best for losing fat."

 

6 - Expect visible cellulite reduction within 2-3 weeks if you get your lower body sessions in three times per week (some women can get away with just two sessions per week).

 

CB says, "Be consistent with your workouts and nutrition and you can finally get rid of your cellulite."

 

=> Click here for more of Joey's exercises & cellulite elimination tips

 

You CAN get cellulite to go away,

 

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS

 

PS - If you've wasted hundreds or thousands of dollars on "cellulite cures", and have nothing to show for it...

 

...visit Joey's website to find out the TRUTH about the role your age, genetics, and body type have on your cellulite.

 

Joey says the media has completely misled hard working women about how and why cellulite builds up, and offers a proven system for helping you eliminate cellulite - in the comfort of your own home.

=> Click here to discover Joey's secret cellulite elimination exercises