Win $1500 just for losing your belly fat in the 17th TT Transformation Contest.
- www.TurbulenceTrainingContest.com
Psst.... have you seen the WINNERS from the 16th TT Transformation Contest yet? Click the link above to check them out.
Don't think you can transform or change your life?
Bull!
You just need to change your attitude.
If there was a gun to your head, you could do it. Imagine that if you ate the chocolate bar, you’d lose everything.
You probably wouldn’t pick up the candy bar, would you?
And if the junk is NOT in your house, you won't eat it.
So get rid of it.
If family brings it in, then you put it in a place that is extremely difficult for you to access. A high cupboard, out of sight, out of mind. Research shows the harder it is to access, the less you eat. So stop accepting it and make it the next-best-thing-to-not-being-there-at-all.
You have to set up some type of repercussions. You must know the consequences. You must convince yourself the consequences are dire. You must rank the consequences at being extreme, and the benefits of being good as so worthwhile that you stop cheating. You must look at what can be, not what is. You can change and things can be different.
It’s up to you.
Watch this vision video and set your goals and create an action plan - you can do it!
- www.ANewAmericanDream.com
"The human mind needs a destination to navigate and move toward, and the clearer the destination, the better the progress." – Dan Kennedy
And find an accountability partner for support,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - If you want to transform your finances...
Here's a 10-minute mental task to work on your money mindset:
http://www.earlytorise.com/avoiding-the-dark-side-of-your-mind/
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
300 rep quickie and New Transformation Contest
Today, a tale of two worlds. First, rapid results from short workouts. And then, we'll talk about making long-term changes in your life.
300 rep quickie - gave this to a very busy client today: 25 Total Body Extensions, 25 Kettlebell Swings, 25 Power Wheel Rollouts. 10 second rest between each. Just under 10 minutes.
Plus, my Carve Your Core workout is featured on Men's Health today
- http://www.menshealth.com/fitness/carve-your-core
Now here's something to consider. It's what I call "The Urgency Equation".
The Urgency Equation: Multiply your age by 365. Subtract that total from 25,000. That's about how many days you have left to take action.
There is no better time than now.
Today marks the start of the 17th TT Transformation Contest. And it NEVER hurts to enter... in some of the categories from the 16th Contest you could have lost a single pound and still won $250
- www.turbulencetrainingcontest.com
And yes, I'm joining in too, all because of a near death experience from last week. Find out more here
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/transformation-contest-time/
Be clear about your own goals in your own head. You must know what you are willing to do – and NOT willing to do – for success.
And remember...past struggles do not dictate future success.
Failure isn’t bad. Failure isn’t final. If there is one thing I know after having observed this crazy world for 37 years, it’s that you can SURVIVE almost anything and come back better and stronger than ever before. Don’t let the fear of failure stop you from achieving the success you deserve.
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Don't forget:
Today marks the start of the 17th TT Transformation Contest. And it NEVER hurts to enter... in some of the categories from the 16th Contest you could have lost a single pound and still won $250
= www.turbulencetrainingcontest.com
300 rep quickie - gave this to a very busy client today: 25 Total Body Extensions, 25 Kettlebell Swings, 25 Power Wheel Rollouts. 10 second rest between each. Just under 10 minutes.
Plus, my Carve Your Core workout is featured on Men's Health today
- http://www.menshealth.com/fitness/carve-your-core
Now here's something to consider. It's what I call "The Urgency Equation".
The Urgency Equation: Multiply your age by 365. Subtract that total from 25,000. That's about how many days you have left to take action.
There is no better time than now.
Today marks the start of the 17th TT Transformation Contest. And it NEVER hurts to enter... in some of the categories from the 16th Contest you could have lost a single pound and still won $250
- www.turbulencetrainingcontest.com
And yes, I'm joining in too, all because of a near death experience from last week. Find out more here
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/transformation-contest-time/
Be clear about your own goals in your own head. You must know what you are willing to do – and NOT willing to do – for success.
And remember...past struggles do not dictate future success.
Failure isn’t bad. Failure isn’t final. If there is one thing I know after having observed this crazy world for 37 years, it’s that you can SURVIVE almost anything and come back better and stronger than ever before. Don’t let the fear of failure stop you from achieving the success you deserve.
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Don't forget:
Today marks the start of the 17th TT Transformation Contest. And it NEVER hurts to enter... in some of the categories from the 16th Contest you could have lost a single pound and still won $250
= www.turbulencetrainingcontest.com
Saturday, April 27, 2013
World's Worst Ab Workout
I am in so much pain...
...from filming 9.5 hours of Turbulence Training workouts today. I'll tell you all about it tomorrow when I have a HUGE - and awesome - announcement for you.
But today I want to start your week off right by giving you an incredible ab training update.
I was motivated to send you this after watching what might have
been the world's WORST ab workout on Thursday morning at the gym. A
45-year old guy (with a pot belly) did the following useless routine:
1) Medicine Ball Rotations Standing on Two Inflated Discs <= Lame
2) Broomstick Twists Standing on Two Inflated Discs <= Even Lamer!
2) Broomstick Twists Standing on Two Inflated Discs <= Even Lamer!
3) Russian Twists Lying on a Stability Ball <= Waste of Time
This went on for about 15 minutes. Do NOT do that. He'll never get
abs that way. Nor will anyone that relies on using boring crunches,
seated rotation machines, or ab infomercial gadget that they've bought
after midnight while watching TV.
All of those are a waste of time, energy, and money.
What you need is functional ab training.
Here's what I did to get my abs:
1) Unique "Stretch & Strengthen" ab exercises to build muscle
2) Scientifically proven core exercises for a chiseled core
3) Modified versions of classic abs exercises that are SAFER and BETTER
4) Metabolic Resistance Training
5) Simple Nutrition
2) Scientifically proven core exercises for a chiseled core
3) Modified versions of classic abs exercises that are SAFER and BETTER
4) Metabolic Resistance Training
5) Simple Nutrition
Now I'm not the only trainer to have used this approach to build
shredded six-pack abs. Other elite trainers agree with me, including
Tyler Bramlett, a trainer that has attended my Turbulence Training
Seminars and has ripped six-pack of his own.
If you're a guy or a gal, aged 20 or 55, you'll get FAST results with the UNIQUE and functional ab exercises on Tyler's site.
The key component of our NEW-school ab training is "Strength & Stability".
In the past, it always about hundreds of boring reps. But ab training has changed for the better.
Listen, it's NOT your fault if you've been chasing a six-pack with
workouts that include hundreds of crunches. That's what EVERYONE thought
was the right thing to do.
But it's NOT!
Hundreds of crunches and sit-ups will BORE you to tears and mess up
your back leaving you in chronic pain. (If you have back pain, it's
probably from that silly crunching or sit-up motion.)
So let's focus on what DOES work for abs.
In fact, let's focus on what will give you a set of WARRIOR abs - Lean, ripped, and chiseled.
Read about the rest of the workout program on page 2 HERE
That's another reason why they are a waste of time.
To find out what works, continue with the rest of the article here.
Remember what I told you recently about crunches?
According to Men's Health magazine, it would take 22,000 crunches to burn just one pound of fat.
According to Men's Health magazine, it would take 22,000 crunches to burn just one pound of fat.
That's another reason why they are a waste of time.
To find out what works, continue with the rest of the article here.
Get lean and sexy abs starting today,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - You really need to watch these 12 ab training videos...
...and don't worry, the videos are short, but powerfully effective.
They'll show you exactly how to progress up to using scientifically proven ab exercises and belly fat burning tricks.
Remember, Tyler has been training in the Turbulence Training system
for years now, so you're only going to get the best and most effective
ab exercises for FAST results.
Say goodbye to crunches and get WARRIOR abs.
Insane Workout Filming
Yes, you CAN lose fat on the weekend.
Now you don't have to be like me, and spend 9.5 hours filming Turbulence Training workouts. I personally went through TT Original Workout A, TT 2K3 Workout A, and TT 2K4 Workout A (all follow-along style), and then also filmed a few reps of each exercise from May's TT Meatheads 5x5 program.
Plus, I coached Certified Turbulence Trainers through 6 other workouts. I'm beat. But we have 6 more hours of filming tomorrow morning.
But it's all going to be worth it to deliver TT 2.0 to you soon.
Again, you shouldn't do that. But you should stay consistent with your training.
By the way, research shows that if you train with someone getting the results that you want to get, then you have a better chance of achieving those results. Choose your training partners wisely!
But more important, fat loss is about nutrition.
And on the weekend...the time when everyone who is struggling to lose fat falls off their nutrition plan...here's something to consider: If there is junk food in your house, you're going to eat it. So if you don't want to eat it, get it out of your house. Otherwise, accept the fact you're going to eat it eventually. That's just the way it is, and that's how good diets go bad. It's like putting water on a gremlin after midnight.
Maybe you need to replace pleasure from eating with pleasure from something else?
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
“Over and over again, we lose site of what is important and what isn’t. We crave things over which we have no control, and not satisfied by the things within our control. We need to regularly stop and take stock; to sit down and determine within ourselves which things are worth valuing and which things are not.” – Epictetus, The Art of Living
“If you refuse to think of yourself as a victim – if you refuse to let your inner self be conquered by your external circumstances – you are likely to have a good life, no matter what turn your external circumstances take.” – William B. Irvine
Take full responsibility for your environment and behaviors. Everything you do sets you up for success or puts another obstacle in your way.
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - But this weekend was NOTHING...
...compared to what we have coming up in June!
Sweet...just confirmed John “Roman” Romaniello and Adam “Born?” Bornstein for the www.TTSummit.com on June 21-22…and I’m buying all attendees a copy of their book, and YES, there will be a bonus book signing for all in attendance. What a weekend this is going to be!
Now you don't have to be like me, and spend 9.5 hours filming Turbulence Training workouts. I personally went through TT Original Workout A, TT 2K3 Workout A, and TT 2K4 Workout A (all follow-along style), and then also filmed a few reps of each exercise from May's TT Meatheads 5x5 program.
Plus, I coached Certified Turbulence Trainers through 6 other workouts. I'm beat. But we have 6 more hours of filming tomorrow morning.
But it's all going to be worth it to deliver TT 2.0 to you soon.
Again, you shouldn't do that. But you should stay consistent with your training.
By the way, research shows that if you train with someone getting the results that you want to get, then you have a better chance of achieving those results. Choose your training partners wisely!
But more important, fat loss is about nutrition.
And on the weekend...the time when everyone who is struggling to lose fat falls off their nutrition plan...here's something to consider: If there is junk food in your house, you're going to eat it. So if you don't want to eat it, get it out of your house. Otherwise, accept the fact you're going to eat it eventually. That's just the way it is, and that's how good diets go bad. It's like putting water on a gremlin after midnight.
Maybe you need to replace pleasure from eating with pleasure from something else?
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
“Over and over again, we lose site of what is important and what isn’t. We crave things over which we have no control, and not satisfied by the things within our control. We need to regularly stop and take stock; to sit down and determine within ourselves which things are worth valuing and which things are not.” – Epictetus, The Art of Living
“If you refuse to think of yourself as a victim – if you refuse to let your inner self be conquered by your external circumstances – you are likely to have a good life, no matter what turn your external circumstances take.” – William B. Irvine
Take full responsibility for your environment and behaviors. Everything you do sets you up for success or puts another obstacle in your way.
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - But this weekend was NOTHING...
...compared to what we have coming up in June!
Sweet...just confirmed John “Roman” Romaniello and Adam “Born?” Bornstein for the www.TTSummit.com on June 21-22…and I’m buying all attendees a copy of their book, and YES, there will be a bonus book signing for all in attendance. What a weekend this is going to be!
Friday, April 26, 2013
Get Lean in 17 Minutes
Sing it with me...
"On the road again, I can't wait to get on the road
again, I can't wait to be doing burpees and spiderman pushups with my
friends, I can't wait to get on the road again"
And I am. As soon as I hit send on this email I'll be petting Bally the Dog good-bye,
leaving him out on the farm for the weekend with Grandma, and jumping
in my rented Chrysler 200 (fun car to drive!) to head down to Lapeer,
Michigan.
Once I get there, I'll be filming workout videos with Certified Turbuence Trainers, Brian Kalakay, Mikey "They have pancakes there, right?" Whitfield, and Shawna "I'm 50 years old and still fitter than you" Kaminski.
It's going to be a tough weekend. I'll be doing five TT workouts in
48 hours and will be exhausted by the time I drive home on Sunday. But
the end results will be a complete series of follow-along workout videos
for the new "Turbulence Training 2.0".
The problem is that we won't have this new product done until September.
So in the meantime, I have the perfect follow-along workout video program for you. It was created by Certified Turbulence Trainer, Brian Kalakay, who owns the gym we film at in Lapeer.
His program is called "Lean in 17", and you'll get
workouts that you can do anytime, anywhere to burn fat. And I've put
together the TOP TEN reasons you need to get these during his new
product celebration sale (that ends TONIGHT).
Drum roll, please...
The Top 10 Reasons to Get Lean in 17
10. Brian's energy will motivate anyone to work out, laugh, and lose fat in the process. It's like having a cup of the world's strongest coffee injected right into your brain! Perfect for morning's when your "get up and go" is taking a little bit longer - or after work when you need a jump-start.
10. Brian's energy will motivate anyone to work out, laugh, and lose fat in the process. It's like having a cup of the world's strongest coffee injected right into your brain! Perfect for morning's when your "get up and go" is taking a little bit longer - or after work when you need a jump-start.
9. This program is the only one that comes with a BONUS step-by-step video that gives you the blueprint to maintaining your amazing results for a lifetime. TT readers always have lots of "maintenance" questions, and Brian gives you everything you need to know about staying lean.
PLUS, as an EXTRA bonus, I'll give you a FREE copy of my 2012 workout of the year, TT Thermogenic 30, when you get your copy of "Get Lean in 17" before midnight tonight. Just go here and then email us your receipt:
www.GetLeanIn17.com <= Offer expires at midnight
8. The videos can be loaded to your phone or tablet so you can take them with you anywhere. That means you can workout in the park, the gym, a hotel room, or even your backyard, as long as you have your little gadget. Brilliant!
7. Every exercise in the program is safe and effective, so you don't have to worry about injuring yourself when you are working out.
6. You'll be working out right with Brian with every single rep, holding you accountable and making sure you perform every fat-burning exercise with perfect form. Everyone needs a PRO to take them through their workouts and get better results, and as a Certified Turbulence Trainer, Brian is approved by the best in the business.
5. This is the ONLY program on a Nine-day cycling program, keeping your body guessing, helping you burn fat 24/7. It's another unique strategy, that added to his 17-minute system, that will accelerate your fat loss results.
4. There's NO equipment needed - you can do these workouts ANYWHERE (even in an elevator - watch his video on his site), eliminating all excuses on even your busiest day. That's how you get faster results, by staying consistent!
3. Don't forget...as an EXTRA bonus, I'll give you a FREE copy of my 2012 workout of the year, TT Thermogenic 30, when you get your copy of "Get Lean in 17" before midnight tonight. Just go here and then email us your receipt:
www.GetLeanIn17.com <= Offer expires at midnight
2. Every single workout takes only 17 minutes - that's less time than a trip to the stinky over-crowded gym - and Starbucks, of course - and back.
1. All the workouts and bonuses are on sale today only during his Program Premier Celebration Sale. For just a small investment, you'll get all of his 17-minute workout videos. It's less than ONE session with a mediocre trainer and a gym membership in any town in the world.
(Plus, you get TT Thermo-30 for free - regular price of $29.95.)
Get started here:
Once you have Brian's program, email TurbulenceTrainingHelp@gmail.com to get your bonus "Thermogenic 30" program today!
Get Lean,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Alright, time to go!
Heading down to Brian's gym right now.
Don't forget...as an EXTRA bonus, I'll give you a FREE copy of my 2012 workout of the year, TT Thermogenic 30, when you get your copy of "Get Lean in 17" before midnight tonight. Just go here and then email us your receipt:
www.GetLeanIn17.com <= Offer expires at midnight
Hurry, the clock is ticking.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Success Formula
According to famous fitness guru, Adam Steer, this was one of the best articles I have ever written.
Enjoy my 7 step transformation formula (print this out to achieve EXACTLY what you want in life)
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/7-step-success-formula/
And then get 5 unique interval training ideas for burning fat fast
- http://j.mp/ITforFatLoss
My workout today will be Deadlifts followed by a metabolic circuit from the new TT 2.0 program. I'll be heading to Michigan tomorrow to film over a dozen new workout videos for this new system. It's going to be grueling, but well worth it. Stay tuned!
Until then, grab this new video workout program from Certified Turbulence Trainer, Brian Kalakay:
- www.GetLeanin17.com
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Within everyone there are two people: the person you are now, and the person you could become. That depends on your actions. Choose wisely.
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - By the way, my answer for every question on...
...getting started, staying focused, and how to be persistent can all be summed up here:
- www.ANewAmericanDream.com
Enjoy my 7 step transformation formula (print this out to achieve EXACTLY what you want in life)
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/7-step-success-formula/
And then get 5 unique interval training ideas for burning fat fast
- http://j.mp/ITforFatLoss
My workout today will be Deadlifts followed by a metabolic circuit from the new TT 2.0 program. I'll be heading to Michigan tomorrow to film over a dozen new workout videos for this new system. It's going to be grueling, but well worth it. Stay tuned!
Until then, grab this new video workout program from Certified Turbulence Trainer, Brian Kalakay:
- www.GetLeanin17.com
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Within everyone there are two people: the person you are now, and the person you could become. That depends on your actions. Choose wisely.
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - By the way, my answer for every question on...
...getting started, staying focused, and how to be persistent can all be summed up here:
- www.ANewAmericanDream.com
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Success and Your Vision
It's all about the kickbutt mindset tips today.
We can all get more done. We can all stop procrastinating and wasting time. What motivation do you need? Take action today!
“Cherish time, your most valuable resource. You can never make up the time you lose. It’s the most important value for any productive happy individual and is the only limitation to all accomplishment. To waste time is to waste your life. The most important choices you’ll ever make are how you use your time.” – Kekich #2
And remember...
Success comes in spurts. You'll work & feel like you're getting nowhere, & suddenly, WHOOOOOSH. Success. It comes in spurts. Never give up. Believe me, I know how you feel. But I discovered that success happens by taking action every day, strong and steady, by overcoming obstacles and powering through the dips, by trudging onward through tough days and getting energized by great days. The backbone for it all was my clear vision of what I wanted to achieve. Each action a small victory, each accomplishment another step closer to my big breakthrough.
Start with your vision. Watch this - www.AnewAmericanDream.com
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - One training article for you...
...and this one is getting a lot of great feedback.
The Truth About Tabata Training
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/why-tabata-fails/
We can all get more done. We can all stop procrastinating and wasting time. What motivation do you need? Take action today!
“Cherish time, your most valuable resource. You can never make up the time you lose. It’s the most important value for any productive happy individual and is the only limitation to all accomplishment. To waste time is to waste your life. The most important choices you’ll ever make are how you use your time.” – Kekich #2
And remember...
Success comes in spurts. You'll work & feel like you're getting nowhere, & suddenly, WHOOOOOSH. Success. It comes in spurts. Never give up. Believe me, I know how you feel. But I discovered that success happens by taking action every day, strong and steady, by overcoming obstacles and powering through the dips, by trudging onward through tough days and getting energized by great days. The backbone for it all was my clear vision of what I wanted to achieve. Each action a small victory, each accomplishment another step closer to my big breakthrough.
Start with your vision. Watch this - www.AnewAmericanDream.com
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - One training article for you...
...and this one is getting a lot of great feedback.
The Truth About Tabata Training
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/why-tabata-fails/
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Drop 2 sizes with Rachel Cosgrove and her new workout book
Rachel Cosgrove is back with a new book for women.
Unique Exercise Tips from Rachel Cosgrove -
1.
Combinations are where it's at! Include exercises that combine two
great exercises into one. Some examples are a Single Leg Romanian
Deadlift paired with a Single Arm Row or a Squat paired with a Push
Press. This way you get more done in less time really revving up your
metabolism, burning more calories while also building muscle to reinvent
your body. The program in Drop Two Sizes includes a number of
combination exercises to guarantee you will Drop Two Sizes.
2.
Putting a demand on your body that it's not used to is the key to
changing your body. If you have been afraid to lift challenging weights
you might be holding yourself back. Why would your body change if you
aren't putting a demand that is challenging promoting change! Start by
weighing your purse. Once you know how much your purse weighs that you
carry around daily - probably anywhere from 8-12 pounds, you'll know
about where to start with which dumbbells to grab to get your body to
change. Your body is used to your purse remember. Stop holding yourself
back and start changing!
3. Intensity is key
when it comes to raising your metabolism using interval training for
your cardio. How do you know if you are working hard enough? A fantastic
way to know is to use a heart rate monitor. Push yourself to hit 85% of
your max heart rate during the work period and stay there for about
15-20s, then rest and recover letting your heart rate come all the way
down to below 75% of max before you go again. Using a heart rate monitor
will guarantee you are getting an effective metabolic interval workout
that is specific and individualized for you.
4.
I've got the power! Power exercises are one of the priorities in my
programs. The goal of a power exercises is to move a load as fast as
possible from A to B. These explosive exercises are great for burning
fat, getting your metabolism up but also power is one of the first
qualities we lose as we age so extremely important to train. Make sure
you are including 1-2 power exercises in your program. Examples include
Push Press, Kettlebell Swings, Cleans, or Squat Jumps.
5.
Go overhead to work your core. Some of the best core exercises include
pressing a weight overhead while stabilizing at your core. As soon as
you lift a weight overhead your abs have to go to work to stabilize. As
you press a weight overhead think about keeping your core engaged along
with your glutes engaged. I should not see your ribs, really keeping
everything locked down as if you are prepared for a punch in the
stomach. Try a single arm overhead press, a kettlebell goblet overhead
press or a single arm overhead carry while walking from one end of the
room to the other.
Turbulence Training Transformation Contest Voting
Time is running out!
Please help us choose the winners of the 16th TT Transformation Contest
- http://j.mp/WhoShouldWin
Here are the four categories:
1) Men Under 40
2) Men Over 40
3) Women Under 40
4) Women Over 40
And I want to see you in the next contest that starts on Monday, April 29th.
All the rules are here:
- www.TurbulenceTrainingContest.com
After all, you're not average. You don't want to be average. So get over it. Move on. And take above-average action. You can do better. You CAN transform!
Today's Additional Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Be proud of yourself for taking action, getting out of your comfort zones, and getting closer to the business and life of your dreams. It's your life and doing the right thing is more important than what other people think or say about you. Stay strong. Get stronger.
Give excessively. Give dangerously. Give so much value that other people think you are crazy to be giving that much value away. How are you going to attempt to out give the universe today?
http://www.earlytorise.com/how-giving-can-make-you-rich
Plus, here's a guide to changing your life:
- http://www.earlytorise.com/how-to-change-your-life-a-users-guide/
“Over and over again, we lose site of what is important and what isn’t. We crave things over which we have no control, and not satisfied by the things within our control. We need to regularly stop and take stock; to sit down and determine within ourselves which things are worth valuing and which things are not.” – Epictetus, The Art of Living
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Have you gotten your FREE 12-minute Home Workout Revolution workout yet?
Get it here:
=> http://j.mp/FreeZeroEquipmentWorkout
You'll want this short, fat burning workout for days when you don't have time for a regular workout, you can't make it to the gym, or you just don't have any equipment.
Get it free here => http://j.mp/FreeZeroEquipmentWorkout
Please help us choose the winners of the 16th TT Transformation Contest
- http://j.mp/WhoShouldWin
Here are the four categories:
1) Men Under 40
2) Men Over 40
3) Women Under 40
4) Women Over 40
And I want to see you in the next contest that starts on Monday, April 29th.
All the rules are here:
- www.TurbulenceTrainingContest.com
After all, you're not average. You don't want to be average. So get over it. Move on. And take above-average action. You can do better. You CAN transform!
Today's Additional Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Be proud of yourself for taking action, getting out of your comfort zones, and getting closer to the business and life of your dreams. It's your life and doing the right thing is more important than what other people think or say about you. Stay strong. Get stronger.
Give excessively. Give dangerously. Give so much value that other people think you are crazy to be giving that much value away. How are you going to attempt to out give the universe today?
http://www.earlytorise.com/how-giving-can-make-you-rich
Plus, here's a guide to changing your life:
- http://www.earlytorise.com/how-to-change-your-life-a-users-guide/
“Over and over again, we lose site of what is important and what isn’t. We crave things over which we have no control, and not satisfied by the things within our control. We need to regularly stop and take stock; to sit down and determine within ourselves which things are worth valuing and which things are not.” – Epictetus, The Art of Living
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Have you gotten your FREE 12-minute Home Workout Revolution workout yet?
Get it here:
=> http://j.mp/FreeZeroEquipmentWorkout
You'll want this short, fat burning workout for days when you don't have time for a regular workout, you can't make it to the gym, or you just don't have any equipment.
Get it free here => http://j.mp/FreeZeroEquipmentWorkout
Monday, April 22, 2013
Monday Muscle and Metabolism Workouts
A combination Meathead and metabolic workout is on tap for today.
First, it will be Bench Press and Rows. Then I'll be practicing the new Workout C from the "Original Phase" of TT 2.0.
It includes Kettlebell Swings, Spiderman pushups, front squats, and 7 other exercises. It's going to be tough. And this weekend we're going to film the entire program so that we can deliver it to TT clients for September (at the latest).
The new program includes more fantastic finishers, like this one that I did in NYC on the weekend:
Kettlebell Swing – 30 seconds
Cross-Body Mountain Climber – 30 seconds
Burpee – 15 seconds
• Rest 30 seconds and repeat 2 more times for a total of 3 circuits.
In the meantime...
Congratulations to Connie Spencer of Synergy Kettlebell in Dixon, IL. Connie is our newest Certified Turbulence Trainer! Welcome to the 10 Million Mission - www.turbulencetrainingcertification.com
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tip:
“Life’s easy when you live it the hard way…and hard if you try to live it the easy way.” – Kekich Credo #4
“Success is simple once you accept how hard it is.” - Craig Ballantyne
That means, if you understand and accept that success requires sacrifice, only then you will be psychologically prepared to make those sacrifices.
With the right mindset in place, then success becomes simply a matter of following proven blueprints…and never, ever giving up on what is important to you.
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - I'm surprised one of my other trainers didn't get arrested for this..
Watch Certified Turbulence Trainer Brian Kalakay do an awesome bodyweight workout...in a really weird location.) Watch the free follow-along workout video here:
www.getleanin17.com/video/
Enjoy!
First, it will be Bench Press and Rows. Then I'll be practicing the new Workout C from the "Original Phase" of TT 2.0.
It includes Kettlebell Swings, Spiderman pushups, front squats, and 7 other exercises. It's going to be tough. And this weekend we're going to film the entire program so that we can deliver it to TT clients for September (at the latest).
The new program includes more fantastic finishers, like this one that I did in NYC on the weekend:
Kettlebell Swing – 30 seconds
Cross-Body Mountain Climber – 30 seconds
Burpee – 15 seconds
• Rest 30 seconds and repeat 2 more times for a total of 3 circuits.
In the meantime...
Congratulations to Connie Spencer of Synergy Kettlebell in Dixon, IL. Connie is our newest Certified Turbulence Trainer! Welcome to the 10 Million Mission - www.turbulencetrainingcertification.com
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tip:
“Life’s easy when you live it the hard way…and hard if you try to live it the easy way.” – Kekich Credo #4
“Success is simple once you accept how hard it is.” - Craig Ballantyne
That means, if you understand and accept that success requires sacrifice, only then you will be psychologically prepared to make those sacrifices.
With the right mindset in place, then success becomes simply a matter of following proven blueprints…and never, ever giving up on what is important to you.
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - I'm surprised one of my other trainers didn't get arrested for this..
Watch Certified Turbulence Trainer Brian Kalakay do an awesome bodyweight workout...in a really weird location.) Watch the free follow-along workout video here:
www.getleanin17.com/video/
Enjoy!
Sunday, April 21, 2013
6 Minute Workout Video
Ok, you've never watched a workout video like this before...
I'm surprised the guy didn't get arrested. (By the way, it's one of
my Certified Turbulence Trainers doing an awesome bodyweight
workout...in a really weird location.) Watch the free follow-along
workout video here:
It's a kick-butt, NO-equipment circuit workout that you can use
right now to start your day, as a mid-day break, or a great finisher to
end off a traditional Turbulence Training workout.
And I'm sure you'll agree that his "Punching Push-up" is pretty
cool, right? But that's not the reason he almost gets arrested. Find out
more here:
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Here's this week's Monday Morning Mindset Motivation Tip:
The morning is vital to your success. Early to Bed, Early to Rise - That's how you achieve more and have less stress.
Get up 15 minutes earlier every day this week. I guarantee you'll
get more done and make more progress in the important areas of your
life!
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Bad Scene in the NYC Gym
On Saturday morning I went to a Crunch Fitness gym in NYC (I was staying on the lower east side), and my workout was great.
I
did 5x5 squats, followed by a brand new "TT 2.0 30-minute thermogenesis
workout that included Bulgarian Split Squats, DB Incline Presses, and
Suspension Rows in a circuit, and an intense finisher to end the
workout. (Details below.)
But
while I was leaving, I watched a gym customer argue with an employee.
It turns out the customer wanted to return an unopened supplement, and
the gym employee was refusing.
The
poor customer was distraught. She had spent a lot of money on the
product, and just wanted a return. She must have found out that the
supplement wasn't going to help her lose fat.
Now she's out $50 and will probably never go back to the gym.
I hate hearing - and watching - stories like that.
Especially
when she could have gotten FREE fat loss advice from experts like Dr.
K. If you haven't Dr. Kareem Samhouri's article on how to lose fat fast,
don't do anything else today until you have.
Dr.
Kareem (or "Dr. K" as he is known in the fitness world) has figured out
a way to 'interval train' weight loss and fat loss, over 14 days, and decided to lay it all out for you right here in this article:
14 Days to Looking 10 POUNDS Lighter <--- plan="" step-by-step="" strong="">I'll be back with some very cool workout videos and articles later this week.
Have a great weekend,
Craig Ballantyne, CTTCertified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Now about that fat loss finisher that I did...
It kicked my butt. And here's what it was:
Kettlebell Swing - 30 seconds
Cross-Body Mountain Climber - 30 seconds
Burpee - 15 seconds
Rest 30 seconds and repeat 2 more times for a total of 3 circuits.
Kettlebell Swing - 30 seconds
Cross-Body Mountain Climber - 30 seconds
Burpee - 15 seconds
PPS - Combine that finisher...
...with this nutrition plan to lose fat even faster:
Crunch Workout and the book party for Roman
Today's workout at Crunch gym in NYC: Squats + TT 2.0 Advanced Workout A.
Here's a photo of me with Isabel De Los Rios at John Romaniello's crazy packed "Man 2.0" book launch party.
- www.turbulencetrainingfanpage.com
Congrats to Roman and his co-author Adam Bornstein. Well deserved success. The book is going to help a lot of people fix their health and get a better body.
The party was great and I got to meet "Mama Roman", and hang with Tim Ferriss, Jay Ferruggia and his wife, Brad Pilon, Vinny D., Roman's fiance, and Isabel and her team. Oh, and Mike Geary too!
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Struggling to make progress in any area in life? Here's the solution. Get up earlier. It's not a magic pill, but it works. Just like hard work.
Who'd have thought you had to work hard and get started early to succeed in life? It's not politically correct, but it's #truth.
And you'll be so proud of yourself when you finally switch to this lifestyle of productivity and Getting Stuff Done.
If you're not willing to get up 15-30 minutes earlier to work on something important to you, then you're just not ready to succeed. #truth
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Be relentless in your pursuit for expansion. Whenever you feel like you are settling into some circle, force yourself to shake things up and look for new challenges. What will you choose to master?
http://www.earlytorise.com/creating-your-life/
Here's a photo of me with Isabel De Los Rios at John Romaniello's crazy packed "Man 2.0" book launch party.
- www.turbulencetrainingfanpage.com
Congrats to Roman and his co-author Adam Bornstein. Well deserved success. The book is going to help a lot of people fix their health and get a better body.
The party was great and I got to meet "Mama Roman", and hang with Tim Ferriss, Jay Ferruggia and his wife, Brad Pilon, Vinny D., Roman's fiance, and Isabel and her team. Oh, and Mike Geary too!
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Struggling to make progress in any area in life? Here's the solution. Get up earlier. It's not a magic pill, but it works. Just like hard work.
Who'd have thought you had to work hard and get started early to succeed in life? It's not politically correct, but it's #truth.
And you'll be so proud of yourself when you finally switch to this lifestyle of productivity and Getting Stuff Done.
If you're not willing to get up 15-30 minutes earlier to work on something important to you, then you're just not ready to succeed. #truth
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Be relentless in your pursuit for expansion. Whenever you feel like you are settling into some circle, force yourself to shake things up and look for new challenges. What will you choose to master?
http://www.earlytorise.com/creating-your-life/
Friday, April 19, 2013
Losing Weight Fast
Should you lose weight slowly or quickly -- what's more effective?
Most people teach people to lose 1-2 pounds per week, and stabilize their weight over time, leading to more permanent results. This is what they are taught in school, and what makes logical sense to them. Slow and steady wins the race, right?
WRONG.
14 Days to Looking 10 POUNDS Lighter <--- plan="" step-by-step="" strong="">
Have a great weekend,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Most people teach people to lose 1-2 pounds per week, and stabilize their weight over time, leading to more permanent results. This is what they are taught in school, and what makes logical sense to them. Slow and steady wins the race, right?
WRONG.
Be careful with this advice -- over the last 8 years, training tens of thousands of clients both in person and online, and developing a world-class network of health professionals,
Dr. Kareem, a nutrition expert that I've known since all the way back in 2006, has learned that 1-2 pounds/week can be effective... but there's a better and more promising way to lose weight.
It's the same deal as with HIIT (high-intensity interval training). We used to think cardio was the most effective way to lose weight. But now we know that if we have 'sprint' periods and 'rest' periods for weight loss, rather than within an individual workout, we can accelerate results.
In doing so, quick results produce higher levels of motivation in our clients, and our likelihood of producing long-term results go up.
Dr.
Kareem (or "Dr. K" as he is known in the fitness world) has figured out
a way to 'interval train' weight loss and fat loss, over 14 days, and decided to lay it all out for you right here in this article:14 Days to Looking 10 POUNDS Lighter <--- plan="" step-by-step="" strong="">
Have a great weekend,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Research proves this.
Studies show that the FASTER you get results, the better you stick to your program and get long-term results.
So get fast results by reading Dr. K's article today.
14 Days to Looking 10 POUNDS Lighter <--- plan="" step-by-step="" strong="">
Get that step-by-step plan and lose a couple of pounds by Monday.
Great Chest and Back Workout
Great workout today at 4:30am at the Four Seasons gym in Denver. It's a decent hotel gym, and I hit chest and back.
This is #meathead traveling!
DB Press - 4x15-20 (with max DB's in the gym, 60"s)
Pulldown - 4x15
DB Incline Press - 3x5 with a 5 second lowering phase
DB CSR - 3x12
Finished up with some cable chest press and rows.
Good training = a great body. Here's proof. Check out this amazing transformation from our ETR $100K Contest:
"Elissa had her "aha" moment, and decided to take the steps to make a permanent change. "I never thought I'd be categorized as obese--does anyone?" Elissa's dramatic transformation won her $2,500, but now she faces a new challenge, getting others to accept the new her. See her amazing pictures here:
http://www.earlytorise.com/getting-others-to-accept-your-changes/
It takes work to have and live by a moral code, but it takes even more work – along with frustration and failure – to not live by a moral code. Here is mine, what is yours?
– http://www.earlytorise.com/12-rules/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tip:
Do great things. Show the world that there are indeed POSITIVE people out there...that you care...that SOMEONE cares...that there is hope...that if you persist and never give up on what is important to you, that you CAN make progress...that there will be better days...that after the darkness there comes a dawn.
If you do all of this, and open your heart and care for others and even support perfect strangers, your world will open up to enormous opportunity and gratitude.
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - You're not average. You don't want to be average. So get over it. Move on. And take above-average action. You can do better.
This is #meathead traveling!
DB Press - 4x15-20 (with max DB's in the gym, 60"s)
Pulldown - 4x15
DB Incline Press - 3x5 with a 5 second lowering phase
DB CSR - 3x12
Finished up with some cable chest press and rows.
Good training = a great body. Here's proof. Check out this amazing transformation from our ETR $100K Contest:
"Elissa had her "aha" moment, and decided to take the steps to make a permanent change. "I never thought I'd be categorized as obese--does anyone?" Elissa's dramatic transformation won her $2,500, but now she faces a new challenge, getting others to accept the new her. See her amazing pictures here:
http://www.earlytorise.com/getting-others-to-accept-your-changes/
It takes work to have and live by a moral code, but it takes even more work – along with frustration and failure – to not live by a moral code. Here is mine, what is yours?
– http://www.earlytorise.com/12-rules/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tip:
Do great things. Show the world that there are indeed POSITIVE people out there...that you care...that SOMEONE cares...that there is hope...that if you persist and never give up on what is important to you, that you CAN make progress...that there will be better days...that after the darkness there comes a dawn.
If you do all of this, and open your heart and care for others and even support perfect strangers, your world will open up to enormous opportunity and gratitude.
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - You're not average. You don't want to be average. So get over it. Move on. And take above-average action. You can do better.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Unique circuit workout
Roman is super busy with his book launch
(it #14 on Amazon so far!), but when I asked him to create a Density
Circuit just for TT readers, he was all over it. The workout has a
UNIQUE twist.
Here's what he gave us (including a great explanation of why this works so well):
"Hey Craig & TT Readers,
Density Circuit Training is, very simply, a take on MRT that focuses on how much work you do in a given time frame.
The goal is to do more work in less time.
Striving for this makes each workout a bit of a challenge, which is
both fun and motivating. Each time you repeat a workout, the goal will
be to get more work done than the session before without increasing your
training time.
We group your exercises (as supersets or mini circuits) and assign
each group a time frame. You'll do as many reps as you can in that
period for each lift, and work to increase that number over time.
To do it, you'll have to shave down your rest periods and push
yourself harder, which will result in getting stronger, improving
endurance, and burning more calories.
In four weeks, you should be seeing the beginnings of a body that's
evolved to the next level. One of the best parts about it is density
based training increases testosterone levels.
1) Goblet Squat - 45 seconds
2) Push Up - 30 seconds
3) Bent over row - 30 seconds
4) Reverse Lunges - 45 seconds
5) Mountain Climber - 40 seconds
Perform exercises 1-5 sequentially, resting 30-60 seconds between each. For each exercise, perform as many reps as possible for during the prescribed duration. After the last exercise, rest 3-4 minutes.
The UNIQUE TWIST
Increase the weight on all exercises by 5% and perform the circuit
again, this time trying to beat the number of reps you did the first
time, on all exercises. (Note: in the case of the pushup, elevate your
feet to make it harder.)
Want more workouts like this?
Get Roman's book and boost your post-workout metabolism
And then get your FREE bonuses by emailing me your book receipt to:
TurbulenceTrainingHelp@gmail.com
Then you'll get these:
Arnold Schwarzenegger himself even wrote the forward to Roman's book.
PLUS, in John's book alone, you'll get:
- John's NEWEST 16-week, 4-phase fat burning diet and workout program
- 30 total fat-burning, metabolism boosting workouts
- 16-weeks of DONE-for-YOU meal plans
So grab your copy, help Roman hit the NY Times best-seller list,
and then get these incredible TT Clash of the Titans programs as our
gift to you for your support of my good friend, John Romaniello.
Sure you could get Roman's book at Barnes and Noble, but you wouldn't get the free workouts I'm giving you today. Grab it today.
Proud of Roman,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Plan for this
Plan ahead. Do your shopping and cooking and meal prep on the weekends, so that during your busy week you have your meals ready…and you avoid vending-machine regret. Always use a structured, professionally workout to guide you. This avoids workouts where you don’t know what to do and wander aimlessly through the gym.
And prep for dealing with those folks at work...
There will be times when people will try to embarrass you into joining them at Pizza Hut for an all you can kill yourself buffet. And listen, if you’re fine with accepting mediocre results, by all means, you can go and have a good time. I’m not here to force you into submission to never having fun. But just remember, you’ll pay the consequences. Just as important…Discover why other people are trying to sabotage your plans. What are their motives?
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
There are 4 steps to becoming more successful...What’s missing?
1) Become more efficient
2) Become more effective (skilled)
3) Identify the destination/goal/endgame/outcome
4) Put the 4 pillars in place to support all of this (accountability, support, incentives, deadlines).
It takes work to have and live by a moral code, but it takes even more work – along with frustration and failure – to not live by a moral code. Here is mine, what is yours?
- http://www.earlytorise.com/12-rules/
Getting others to accept your changes in life
- http://www.earlytorise.com/getting-others-to-accept-your-changes/
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
And prep for dealing with those folks at work...
There will be times when people will try to embarrass you into joining them at Pizza Hut for an all you can kill yourself buffet. And listen, if you’re fine with accepting mediocre results, by all means, you can go and have a good time. I’m not here to force you into submission to never having fun. But just remember, you’ll pay the consequences. Just as important…Discover why other people are trying to sabotage your plans. What are their motives?
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
There are 4 steps to becoming more successful...What’s missing?
1) Become more efficient
2) Become more effective (skilled)
3) Identify the destination/goal/endgame/outcome
4) Put the 4 pillars in place to support all of this (accountability, support, incentives, deadlines).
It takes work to have and live by a moral code, but it takes even more work – along with frustration and failure – to not live by a moral code. Here is mine, what is yours?
- http://www.earlytorise.com/12-rules/
Getting others to accept your changes in life
- http://www.earlytorise.com/getting-others-to-accept-your-changes/
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
New Rules of Circuit Training
Yesterday I received a shocking email.
Catherine Gordon, Certified Turbulence Trainer, had a new client
mention that her last trainer recommended "an hour of slow cardio in the
fat burning zone" to lose weight. Catherine was as surprised as I was.
We can't believe that other trainers still give this advice.
It's crazy. Really crazy. I just can't believe this misinformation persists. It's 2013, not 1983!
Not only are there New Rules for Fat Loss, but there's even New Rules for Circuit Training.
I learned a lot about making simple circuits more metabolic and
effective from one of my best friends in the fitness industry, John
"Roman" Romaniello.
And new research published in the May 2013 issue of Men's Health
magazine shows that as little of 33 minutes of fat burning resistance
training, like the kind you get in John's circuits, can boost
post-exercise metabolism by 363 calories!
John calls this form of training Metabolic Density Circuits, and we
use these in the TT Clash of the Titans workouts (that YOU can get for
FREE when you get John's new hardcover, REAL book that WILL hit the NY
Times Best-Sellers list this week).
PLUS, in John's book alone, you'll get:
- John's NEWEST 16-week, 4-phase fat burning diet and workout program
- 30 total fat-burning, metabolism boosting workouts
- 16-weeks of DONE-for-YOU meal plans
- The EXACT plan to optimize your hormones to boost fat burning
And then get your FREE bonuses by emailing me your book receipt to:
TurbulenceTrainingHelp@gmail.com
Then you'll get these:
Arnold Schwarzenegger himself even wrote the forward to Roman's
book. Pretty cool, huh? Heck, Roman even creates workouts for him! For
the Terminator! Dang...you're going to learn so much from this book.
Almost as cool as the combination of getting the book AND these free workouts. So
grab your copy, help Roman hit the NY Times best-seller list, and then
get these incredible TT Clash of the Titans programs as our gift to you
for your support of my good friend, John Romaniello.
Sure you could get Roman's book at Barnes and Noble, but you wouldn't get the free workouts I'm giving you today. Grab it today.
Proud of Roman,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Monday, April 15, 2013
Best Fitness Book in 15 Years
Body for Life came out 15 years ago. Crazy, huh?
Since then, there hasn't been a groundbreaking fitness book. Until NOW...
...my good friends John "Roman"
Romaniello and Adam Bornstein are going to hit the NY Times Best Seller
list with this one. This book features breakthrough science and
TT-approved workouts.
Grab your copy of Roman's new book here - Take the Alpha Challenge
And when you do, I'm going to hook you up with the "TT Clash of the Titans" workouts that Roman and I created. They are some of my best workouts.
So just forward me your book receipt to:
TurbulenceTrainingHelp@gmail.com
And you'll get these:
Arnold Schwarzenegger himself even wrote the forward to Roman's
book. Pretty cool, huh? Heck, Roman even creates workouts for him! For
the Terminator! Dang...you're going to learn so much from this book.
Almost as cool as the combination of getting the book AND these free workouts. So
grab your copy, help Roman hit the NY Times best-seller list, and then
get these incredible TT Clash of the Titans programs as our gift to you
for your support of my good friend, John Romaniello.
Sure you could get Roman's book at Barnes and Noble, but you wouldn't get the free workouts I'm giving you today. Grab it today.
Proud of Roman,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Roman's not done yet...
...he's also offering a TON of high value bonuses for ordering the
book--bonuses that you can ONLY get by ordering through the site.
So, if you're interested in getting about $100-300 in extra value in addition to a soon-to-be New York Times bestseller, pick it up at the site HERE.
Plus, this is the best book to hit the fitness industry in 15 years. Don't miss it.
PPS - I guarantee you'll get faster results with this book...
...and improve your testosterone levels and sex life.
Ooops, did I just give away what the book's about?
Maybe...check it out...Roman at his politically incorrect BEST.
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Deadift Workout and Bodyweight Fat Burner
Great Sunday here in Toronto. The sun is finally shining.
Hardcore workout for me today:
- Snatch (3x5)
- Deadlift (5x5)
- Military Press (5x5)
- Good Morning (4x8)
Plus I designed six new TT 2.0 workouts. We'll be filming those on April 27-29th and releasing this new product in September. It will be my best work yet!
In the meantime, here's a bodyweight finisher designed for a client today:
1) Total body extensions - 8 rounds (20-10)
2) Close-grip pushups 4 rounds (20-10)
3) Jumping Jacks 8 rounds (20-10)
4) Mountain climbers 4 rounds (20-10)
BTW, a reader was asking, what's the difference between the TT program and the Home Workout Revolution system? I answered:
"Really different, because you get follow along videos. The workouts are more focused on fat loss and conditioning than strength. Plus, ZERO equipment. No balls, nothing."
Grab those here:
- www.HomeWorkoutRevolution.com
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Hardcore workout for me today:
- Snatch (3x5)
- Deadlift (5x5)
- Military Press (5x5)
- Good Morning (4x8)
Plus I designed six new TT 2.0 workouts. We'll be filming those on April 27-29th and releasing this new product in September. It will be my best work yet!
In the meantime, here's a bodyweight finisher designed for a client today:
1) Total body extensions - 8 rounds (20-10)
2) Close-grip pushups 4 rounds (20-10)
3) Jumping Jacks 8 rounds (20-10)
4) Mountain climbers 4 rounds (20-10)
BTW, a reader was asking, what's the difference between the TT program and the Home Workout Revolution system? I answered:
"Really different, because you get follow along videos. The workouts are more focused on fat loss and conditioning than strength. Plus, ZERO equipment. No balls, nothing."
Grab those here:
- www.HomeWorkoutRevolution.com
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Friday, April 12, 2013
4-Minute Bodyweight Circuit
Today me and Certified Turbulence Trainer, Brian Kalakay, are going to
show you a 4 minute bodyweight-only workout that you can add to any
workout you're currently doing or use on an off-day to ramp up your
body's fat burning hormones.
4-Minute Home Workout Revolution Circuit:
start of exercises: 0:28
List of exercises in the circuit:
1. Total Body Extensions - 1 minute
Get into a quarter squat and raise up onto the balls of your feet as your hands shoot into the air above your head. Return to the squat position and repeat the motion as many times as you can.
2. Switch Lunges - 1 minute/ per side
Step forward with the left leg and do a fron lunge. Then, immediately step the front (left) leg behind you to preform a reverse lunge. Repeat the motion on the same leg for the remainder of the time. Switch after the minute is over.
3. Spiderman Pushups - 30 seconds
As you perform the pushup, bring one knee into the same side elbow on the way down. Return the leg to the starting pushup position as your body goes back to the start position. Repeat on the opposite side.
4. Punisher Squat - 20 secs squats/ 10 secs punisher
Perform 20 seconds of a body weight squat, keeping the weight in your heels. Then, do 10 seconds of holding in a low squat position for 10 seconds.
And if you want more 4-minute metabolic workouts like this one, check out the link below:
http://www.homeworkoutrevolution.com/
Burn fat in less time,
Craig
P.S. Feel free to share this video with your friends:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_UUzK_2HY
4-Minute Home Workout Revolution Circuit:
start of exercises: 0:28
List of exercises in the circuit:
1. Total Body Extensions - 1 minute
Get into a quarter squat and raise up onto the balls of your feet as your hands shoot into the air above your head. Return to the squat position and repeat the motion as many times as you can.
2. Switch Lunges - 1 minute/ per side
Step forward with the left leg and do a fron lunge. Then, immediately step the front (left) leg behind you to preform a reverse lunge. Repeat the motion on the same leg for the remainder of the time. Switch after the minute is over.
3. Spiderman Pushups - 30 seconds
As you perform the pushup, bring one knee into the same side elbow on the way down. Return the leg to the starting pushup position as your body goes back to the start position. Repeat on the opposite side.
4. Punisher Squat - 20 secs squats/ 10 secs punisher
Perform 20 seconds of a body weight squat, keeping the weight in your heels. Then, do 10 seconds of holding in a low squat position for 10 seconds.
And if you want more 4-minute metabolic workouts like this one, check out the link below:
http://www.homeworkoutrevolution.com/
Burn fat in less time,
Craig
P.S. Feel free to share this video with your friends:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_UUzK_2HY
TT Transformation Contest is OVER?
Today (midnight) is the deadline to submit your entries for the 16th Turbulence Training Transformation Contest.
Here are all of the details on how to submit your entries
- http://www.turbulencetrainingcontest.com/rules.shtml
Anyone can win.
Remember - Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.
Today was a bit of a whacky day out on the farm. A crazy ice storm knocked out power and covered my truck in ice...it took 20 minutes to get the back hatch to open to grab my TRX. Trees were down, traffic lights were out, it was a wild scene.
Eventually I did this workout:
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/secret-trx-workout-trick-2/
And grab more workouts at:
- www.SuspensionRevolution.com
All of that was AFTER my morning writing and meditation routine.
Every morning when I get up on time and early, and sit down and crank out two hours of productive work, it contributes to my belief that I’ve “beaten the game”. To have accomplished more than 99% of people will accomplish, all before 99% of them are even awake, gives me a huge competitive advantage, sense of accomplishment, and more meaning in my life.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"There are two types of pain you will go through in life, the pain of discipline and the pain of regret. Discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs ton.” – Jim Rohn
But...
Don’t worry about things you can’t control. Focus your energy on the things you can change.
Just focus on what you can control,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - How John Romaniello & Adam Bornstein got a 7-figure advance ahead of their soon-to-be NY Times #1 Bestseller
- http://j.mp/7figurebookdeal
Here are all of the details on how to submit your entries
- http://www.turbulencetrainingcontest.com/rules.shtml
Anyone can win.
Remember - Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.
Today was a bit of a whacky day out on the farm. A crazy ice storm knocked out power and covered my truck in ice...it took 20 minutes to get the back hatch to open to grab my TRX. Trees were down, traffic lights were out, it was a wild scene.
Eventually I did this workout:
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/secret-trx-workout-trick-2/
And grab more workouts at:
- www.SuspensionRevolution.com
All of that was AFTER my morning writing and meditation routine.
Every morning when I get up on time and early, and sit down and crank out two hours of productive work, it contributes to my belief that I’ve “beaten the game”. To have accomplished more than 99% of people will accomplish, all before 99% of them are even awake, gives me a huge competitive advantage, sense of accomplishment, and more meaning in my life.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"There are two types of pain you will go through in life, the pain of discipline and the pain of regret. Discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs ton.” – Jim Rohn
But...
Don’t worry about things you can’t control. Focus your energy on the things you can change.
Just focus on what you can control,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - How John Romaniello & Adam Bornstein got a 7-figure advance ahead of their soon-to-be NY Times #1 Bestseller
- http://j.mp/7figurebookdeal
Thursday, April 11, 2013
How to figure out if your diet and workout are working
April 11th is the 101st day of the year.
Are you on track to accomplish what you want in 2013?
Only 264 days left. Let's go!
You know, there are 4 steps to becoming more successful...
1) Become more efficient
2) Become more effective (skilled)
3) Identify the destination/goal/endgame/outcome
4) Put the 4 pillars in place to support all of this (accountability, support, incentives, deadlines).
So get started!
Now if you're not sure about something, particular in your workout, here's how you find out what works.
You know that question you have about training or nutrition?
There's only one way to find out the answer.
Step #1 - Make the change for four weeks and measure everything you can.
Step #2 - Change one variable (i.e. add BCAA's or change your workout time or change your fast time) and measure everything you can.
Step #3 - Compare the results. Just make sure you only change one major variable...otherwise you can't make the best comparison.
You'll learn a lot that way.
My #meathead workout today: Bench, DB CSR, Chin, DB Incline, DB Row-Shrug combo. Good times!
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
If something is really important to you, then continue to make progress on it EVERY day. The best is first thing in the morning...but no matter what, make sure that before you go to bed at night, progress is made.
You can't give up now. Not after all you've done. Keep going. Keep on pushing. Never give up on what is important to you. #truth
Ok, great session. Be back again before the weekend. Keep on pushing, stay strong, and get stronger!
Success is yours,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Interesting article:
Fix your kids, fix your career:
- http://www.earlytorise.com/fix-your-kids-and-your-career/
PPS - Kiva rocks.
Just loaned some money to a farmer in Tajikistan
- www.kiva.org
Are you on track to accomplish what you want in 2013?
Only 264 days left. Let's go!
You know, there are 4 steps to becoming more successful...
1) Become more efficient
2) Become more effective (skilled)
3) Identify the destination/goal/endgame/outcome
4) Put the 4 pillars in place to support all of this (accountability, support, incentives, deadlines).
So get started!
Now if you're not sure about something, particular in your workout, here's how you find out what works.
You know that question you have about training or nutrition?
There's only one way to find out the answer.
Step #1 - Make the change for four weeks and measure everything you can.
Step #2 - Change one variable (i.e. add BCAA's or change your workout time or change your fast time) and measure everything you can.
Step #3 - Compare the results. Just make sure you only change one major variable...otherwise you can't make the best comparison.
You'll learn a lot that way.
My #meathead workout today: Bench, DB CSR, Chin, DB Incline, DB Row-Shrug combo. Good times!
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
If something is really important to you, then continue to make progress on it EVERY day. The best is first thing in the morning...but no matter what, make sure that before you go to bed at night, progress is made.
You can't give up now. Not after all you've done. Keep going. Keep on pushing. Never give up on what is important to you. #truth
Ok, great session. Be back again before the weekend. Keep on pushing, stay strong, and get stronger!
Success is yours,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Interesting article:
Fix your kids, fix your career:
- http://www.earlytorise.com/fix-your-kids-and-your-career/
PPS - Kiva rocks.
Just loaned some money to a farmer in Tajikistan
- www.kiva.org
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Kettlebell and bodyweight circuit
No lifting for me, but I put a good friend through a great circuit. At least we were good friends. I hope we still are after this!
Kettlebell Swings - 20
Lunges - 20
Med Ball Slams - 10
Bodyweight Squats - 20 resp
Rest as little as possible between exercises and rounds of the circuit. We just kept going for 10 rounds. But if you do this, take more rest as needed, and if you're a beginner, do only 10 reps per exercise and no more than 5 rounds.
Train hard but safe but hard.
If you want more dumbbell and abs exercises, grab this today:
- http://www.turbulencetraining.com/homeabsspecial/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
The fastest and easiest way to make your life better is to help make someone else's life better. You cannot out-give the universe. You can try, but you'll always fail. And that's the greatest failure you'll ever experience.
“Many people prefer the deadness of ritualized truth-hiding in their relationships to the raw, electric aliveness that telling the truth produces. Lies are self-protection, make no mistake about it. What are you protecting yourself from?” – Dr. Gay Hendricks
Keep pushing and not protecting,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Kettlebell Swings - 20
Lunges - 20
Med Ball Slams - 10
Bodyweight Squats - 20 resp
Rest as little as possible between exercises and rounds of the circuit. We just kept going for 10 rounds. But if you do this, take more rest as needed, and if you're a beginner, do only 10 reps per exercise and no more than 5 rounds.
Train hard but safe but hard.
If you want more dumbbell and abs exercises, grab this today:
- http://www.turbulencetraining.com/homeabsspecial/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
The fastest and easiest way to make your life better is to help make someone else's life better. You cannot out-give the universe. You can try, but you'll always fail. And that's the greatest failure you'll ever experience.
“Many people prefer the deadness of ritualized truth-hiding in their relationships to the raw, electric aliveness that telling the truth produces. Lies are self-protection, make no mistake about it. What are you protecting yourself from?” – Dr. Gay Hendricks
Keep pushing and not protecting,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Truth About Abs
Abs. Everyone has them. YES, even you.
No matter what level of 'insulation' you have over your
six-pack, I guarantee your abs are under there.
But NO amount of crunching will bring them to the surface.
Yesterday, I watched three nice folks waste almost an hour in
their workouts at the YMCA in my hometown of Stratford,
Ontario. (This gym was featured in Bieber's movie, in case your
kids ever made you watch that, LOL).
These folks did endless sit-ups, and then diagonal sit-ups, and then
the ab crunch machine, and then floor crunches of all kinds.
It was really sad.
You know why?
Yesterday, I watched three nice folks waste almost an hour in
their workouts at the YMCA in my hometown of Stratford,
Ontario. (This gym was featured in Bieber's movie, in case your
kids ever made you watch that, LOL).
These folks did endless sit-ups, and then diagonal sit-ups, and then
the ab crunch machine, and then floor crunches of all kinds.
It was really sad.
You know why?
Because NONE of those ab exercises work!
And here's the truth...
They've had abs before...just like YOU have...back when
you were slim in college or high school.
But tell me, how many sit-ups and crunches did you do then?
NONE, of course.
And here's the truth...
They've had abs before...just like YOU have...back when
you were slim in college or high school.
But tell me, how many sit-ups and crunches did you do then?
NONE, of course.
Of course, you didn't do any 'planking' or 'stability ball rollouts'
back then either.
No ab exercise is magic.
But you were active. Moving. Doing interval training while
playing sports or helping out around the house with yardwork.
playing sports or helping out around the house with yardwork.
It's those TOTAL-body moves that make a big difference in
helping you lose belly fat and get flat, sexy abs.
helping you lose belly fat and get flat, sexy abs.
And of course, your metabolism allowed you to eat whatever
you wanted. So here's how you re-create your youthful abs...
you wanted. So here's how you re-create your youthful abs...
What works for getting abs is this, and this alone:
The combination of metabolic resistance training and
The combination of metabolic resistance training and
fat loss nutrition. Add my unique total-body ab exercises
to the mix and you'll have a flat stomach and six-pack abs.
That's the Final Word on Six Pack Abs.
Hopefully this is the last email I'll ever have to send
out explaining why crunches just won't cut it if you
want to get a sexy flat stomach and six pack abs.
The bottom line is that for less than the price of a footlong sub
and a sugary drink, you can get abs at home with this plan:
a) 12 weeks of at-home metabolic resistance training workouts
PLUS
b) The Advanced Abdominal Nutrition Guidelines & Meal
Plans for Men & Women from Isabel De Los Rios, Holistic Nutritionist
Plans for Men & Women from Isabel De Los Rios, Holistic Nutritionist
PLUS
c) Bodyweight Abs - The Home & Hotel Ab Workout You Can Do
Without ANY Equipment
PLUS
d) 6-Minute Abs (7 shocking ways to work your abs in 6 minutes)
PLUS
e) The TT Abs 300 Workout Challenge
Each one of these is worth $29.95 on its own, but for less than 10 bucks
you'll get the entire abs fat loss package today.
But hurry, this get-ready-for-summer-abs celebration sale ends
TONIGHT at midnight, and the price triples.
TONIGHT at midnight, and the price triples.
When compared to driving to the gym ($3 gas) and getting a
Starbucks on the way ($4.50), this "at home abs program"
is already cheaper (and more effective) after just one day.
Starbucks on the way ($4.50), this "at home abs program"
is already cheaper (and more effective) after just one day.
Turn back the clock today,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Creator, TT for Abs
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Top Bodyweight Circuit
There's one workout program I have that has been used by
almost every single TT Transformation Contest winner.
It includes an awesome bodyweight circuit that I filmed with
Certified Turbulence Trainer, Brian Kalakay just for you.
Just click on the video image or link below for the exercises.
almost every single TT Transformation Contest winner.
It includes an awesome bodyweight circuit that I filmed with
Certified Turbulence Trainer, Brian Kalakay just for you.
Just click on the video image or link below for the exercises.
Pretty cool workout, huh?
Almost as cool as this fantastic feedback I received yesterday
from another satisfied Home Workout Revolutionary:
from another satisfied Home Workout Revolutionary:
"This morning I woke up, and instead of heading to the gym,
or doing my jog, I tried Craig's 20/10 Workout video.
"Boy...I could barely walk after doing the exercises (with no
equipment at all... the best part of all). Went to the park,
took my mobile phone with me, and played the video.
"I can now see I was not exercising some parts of my body
with my normal exercises, because my legs are a bit in pain,
and I can feel the exercises on my arms and chest. I think
this is going to be my new routine!!!
"I am grateful I found you and that you are sharing your
knowledge with us Craig!! Thank you!!" - Eduardo
or doing my jog, I tried Craig's 20/10 Workout video.
"Boy...I could barely walk after doing the exercises (with no
equipment at all... the best part of all). Went to the park,
took my mobile phone with me, and played the video.
"I can now see I was not exercising some parts of my body
with my normal exercises, because my legs are a bit in pain,
and I can feel the exercises on my arms and chest. I think
this is going to be my new routine!!!
"I am grateful I found you and that you are sharing your
knowledge with us Craig!! Thank you!!" - Eduardo
Happy to help!
Burn Fat in just 4 minutes with NO-equipment workouts <= Over 51 workouts
Long Live the Home Workout Revolution,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Want 20 NEW workouts?
Twenty brand NEW Home Workout Revolution videos have finally
been added to the site. You'll get fourteen 4-Minute Miracles
and six 6-Minute 6-Pack workouts PLUS all 51 of the NO-equipment
Home Workout Revolution programs.
been added to the site. You'll get fourteen 4-Minute Miracles
and six 6-Minute 6-Pack workouts PLUS all 51 of the NO-equipment
Home Workout Revolution programs.
You'll be amazed on what you can do with just your bodyweight and in
a small amount of space at home, in a park, or even a hotel room.
a small amount of space at home, in a park, or even a hotel room.
Should this be your new routine too?
Received some great feedback on my www.HomeWorkoutRevolution.com workouts today.
"This morning I woke up, and instead of heading to the gym, or doing my jog, I decided to try Craig's 20/10 Workout video. Boy... I could barely walk after doing the exercises (with no equipment at all... the best part of all). Went to the park, took my mobile phone with me, and played the video. I can now see I was not exercising some parts of my body with my normal exercises, because my legs are a bit in pain, and I can feel the exercises on my arms and chest. Well... I think this is going to be my new routine!!! I am grateful I found you and that you are sharing your knowledge with us Craig!! Thank you!!" - Eduardo
My Workout: Box Jumps, Squats, Front Squats, Leg Curls, Pull-ups.
"The harder I work, the luckier I get." - #truth
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude." - Maya Angelou
"There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living." – Nelson Mandela
Take immediate action even if it’s not perfect. Imperfect action is better than perfect inaction. Be ambitious, driven, and have a burning desire to succeed. Be obsessed with the outcome. Be consistent day in and day out no matter what. Live by a never quit, never give up attitude. If you fall… and you will fall, get back up EVERY TIME. Spend most of your time outside your comfort zone, that’s where the exciting things happen.
Not sure where to start? Read this:
- http://www.earlytorise.com/how-to-get-started/
And always refer back to your vision. Make sure to make yours with the help of this video
- www.ANewAmericanDream.com
Time to start,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - How I get so much done
- http://www.earlytorise.com/how-i-get-so-much-done-personal-info/
PPS - Make a difference. Live a life that matters." - Frank McKinney
"This morning I woke up, and instead of heading to the gym, or doing my jog, I decided to try Craig's 20/10 Workout video. Boy... I could barely walk after doing the exercises (with no equipment at all... the best part of all). Went to the park, took my mobile phone with me, and played the video. I can now see I was not exercising some parts of my body with my normal exercises, because my legs are a bit in pain, and I can feel the exercises on my arms and chest. Well... I think this is going to be my new routine!!! I am grateful I found you and that you are sharing your knowledge with us Craig!! Thank you!!" - Eduardo
My Workout: Box Jumps, Squats, Front Squats, Leg Curls, Pull-ups.
"The harder I work, the luckier I get." - #truth
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude." - Maya Angelou
"There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living." – Nelson Mandela
Take immediate action even if it’s not perfect. Imperfect action is better than perfect inaction. Be ambitious, driven, and have a burning desire to succeed. Be obsessed with the outcome. Be consistent day in and day out no matter what. Live by a never quit, never give up attitude. If you fall… and you will fall, get back up EVERY TIME. Spend most of your time outside your comfort zone, that’s where the exciting things happen.
Not sure where to start? Read this:
- http://www.earlytorise.com/how-to-get-started/
And always refer back to your vision. Make sure to make yours with the help of this video
- www.ANewAmericanDream.com
Time to start,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - How I get so much done
- http://www.earlytorise.com/how-i-get-so-much-done-personal-info/
PPS - Make a difference. Live a life that matters." - Frank McKinney
Monday, April 08, 2013
Sketchy Gym
Today's workout was done at a really sketchy gym. But the results were fantastic. My upper back and arms are pumped.
Full workout and photo of the weird gym here <= with exercise pictures
It's cool how you can make these exercises easier or harder just by
moving your feet around (there's a video on the site to help you out).
You'll also find pictures of some of the unique moves I used.
Just go here:
Stay strong this week and keep on pushing,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Back with another killer ab workout tomorrow.
PPS - You want killer ab exercises to get ripped abs?
Then check out:
www.SuspensionRevolution.com <= On sale this week only
Over 175 unique exercises to get lean.
PPPS - Yeah, I know, I have a lot to say!
Today's another day, so get back on track on move closer to your dreams and goals. You can do it.
Don't let yesterday or last week put you off track.
You are not the mistakes of your past. You are what you can become.
That's the best attitude to have and way to live this week. Stay strong. Keep pushing.
That's the best attitude to have and way to live this week. Stay strong. Keep pushing.
The Right Training and Monday Mindset
Today's another day, so get back on track on move closer to your dreams and goals. You can do it. Don't let yesterday or last week put you off track. You are not the mistakes of your past. You are what you can become.
That's the best attitude to have and way to live this week. Stay strong. Keep pushing.
After all:
"While we are postponing, life speeds by." - Seneca ..... do not let your opportunities escape you. Take action today.
Here's what I did at a sketchy gym. It was a great workout. Full details here
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/suspension-training-revolution/
Remember this when you are training today and it's getting tough.....
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Success - It all starts with preparation and planning...to avoid wrong people or environments or habits and to connect with the right people and environments and habits. Success is simple once you accept how difficult it is.
“Approach life knowing there will be plenty to go around. Be generous.” – Frank McKinney … Give more than you receive.
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
That's the best attitude to have and way to live this week. Stay strong. Keep pushing.
After all:
"While we are postponing, life speeds by." - Seneca ..... do not let your opportunities escape you. Take action today.
Here's what I did at a sketchy gym. It was a great workout. Full details here
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/suspension-training-revolution/
Remember this when you are training today and it's getting tough.....
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Success - It all starts with preparation and planning...to avoid wrong people or environments or habits and to connect with the right people and environments and habits. Success is simple once you accept how difficult it is.
“Approach life knowing there will be plenty to go around. Be generous.” – Frank McKinney … Give more than you receive.
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Sunday, April 07, 2013
Deadlift and Take Action
After three days in cool Cleveland, I got back home last night around 7:30pm, but errands and putting stuff away kept me up late. I think that caused my workout to suffer today. I also didn't eat enough yesterday.
Although Friday I did. My real food dinner at Lola restaurant in Cleveland was their Rib eye + cauliflower side dish + mushroom side dish. One of our group got their "french toast dessert". While I didn't have any, everyone else loved it.
Today's Training:
Barbell Snatch - 3x5
Deadlift - 5x5
Military Press - 5x5
Pull-up - 3 sets 2 reps short of failure
Bulgarian Split Squat - Same as pullups
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
No matter how difficult your situation is right now, there has been someone, somewhere, in worse circumstances that was able to overcome their demons and go on to achieve the same – or even greater goals – than the ones you are pursuing right now. You must never, ever, ever give up on what is important to you.
“From this instant on, vow to stop disappointing yourself. Separate yourself from the mob. Decide to be extraordinary and do you what you need to do – now.” – Epictetus, The Art of Living
Wherever you are today, be present. Enjoy the people you are with, the food you are eating, the work you are doing, the weather you have, and the opportunities that exist.
“No one gets old by surprise.” – Kekich Credo #84 ….. We all have things we want to accomplish. We all have dreams and goals of a better life that we want to live. Yet for some of us, the steps we need to take to get there are always “put off until tomorrow”. Take action today!
Stay strong,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Create a vision for your life with this video
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbpbjMKfuMQ
Although Friday I did. My real food dinner at Lola restaurant in Cleveland was their Rib eye + cauliflower side dish + mushroom side dish. One of our group got their "french toast dessert". While I didn't have any, everyone else loved it.
Today's Training:
Barbell Snatch - 3x5
Deadlift - 5x5
Military Press - 5x5
Pull-up - 3 sets 2 reps short of failure
Bulgarian Split Squat - Same as pullups
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
No matter how difficult your situation is right now, there has been someone, somewhere, in worse circumstances that was able to overcome their demons and go on to achieve the same – or even greater goals – than the ones you are pursuing right now. You must never, ever, ever give up on what is important to you.
“From this instant on, vow to stop disappointing yourself. Separate yourself from the mob. Decide to be extraordinary and do you what you need to do – now.” – Epictetus, The Art of Living
Wherever you are today, be present. Enjoy the people you are with, the food you are eating, the work you are doing, the weather you have, and the opportunities that exist.
“No one gets old by surprise.” – Kekich Credo #84 ….. We all have things we want to accomplish. We all have dreams and goals of a better life that we want to live. Yet for some of us, the steps we need to take to get there are always “put off until tomorrow”. Take action today!
Stay strong,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Create a vision for your life with this video
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbpbjMKfuMQ
Saturday, April 06, 2013
22000 crunches or this?
According to Men's Health magazine, it takes more than
22,000 crunches to burn a pound of belly fat.
So you'll never get a flat stomach or six pack abs while
crunching away on the ground.
On the other hand, crunches can literally be a pain in
the neck - and low back.
So give them up.
What should you do instead?
Try this scientifically-formulated at-home metabolic
resistance abs program for only $7:
=> Save money and get abs at home
For the next 48 hours only you can get a complete 12-week
TT for Abs workout program for just $7.
When compared to driving to the gym ($3 gas) and getting a
Starbucks on the way ($4.50), this "at home abs program"
is already cheaper (and more effective) after just one workout.
=> Save money and get abs at home
Make sure to use this program to get a flat stomach and sexy
abs for the summer of 2013. It's going to be amazing!
Use this program to drop crunches and get ripped,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
22,000 crunches to burn a pound of belly fat.
So you'll never get a flat stomach or six pack abs while
crunching away on the ground.
On the other hand, crunches can literally be a pain in
the neck - and low back.
So give them up.
What should you do instead?
Try this scientifically-formulated at-home metabolic
resistance abs program for only $7:
=> Save money and get abs at home
For the next 48 hours only you can get a complete 12-week
TT for Abs workout program for just $7.
When compared to driving to the gym ($3 gas) and getting a
Starbucks on the way ($4.50), this "at home abs program"
is already cheaper (and more effective) after just one workout.
=> Save money and get abs at home
Make sure to use this program to get a flat stomach and sexy
abs for the summer of 2013. It's going to be amazing!
Use this program to drop crunches and get ripped,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Thursday, April 04, 2013
Up Early in Cleveland to Make Progress
If something is really important to you, then continue to make progress on it EVERY day.
"The best is first thing in the morning...but no matter what, make sure that before you go to bed at night, progress is made." - Craig "Up at 3am to write an essay before a workout before a 12-hour seminar" Ballantyne
That was after a fantastic dinner at Lolitas restaurant in Cleveland. Great steak, broccolini, and brussel sprouts. I could definitely go back there.
And some tough love from Coach:
"All right Mr, let me tell you what winning means… you’re willing to go longer, work harder, give more than anyone else." - Vincent Lombardi
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
“If you persist, nothing can stop you.” – Ted Nicholas
But...
"To get something you've never had, you have to do something you've never done."
That includes going after what makes life meaningful. Learn more about that here:
- http://www.earlytorise.com/the-missing-ingredient-in-a-meaningful-life/
Keep on pushing,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Congratulations to the NEWEST Certified Turbulence Trainer...
...Shawna Kaminski, of Calgary, Alberta. Welcome to the 10 Million Transformation Mission.
Learn more about it at
- www.TurbulenceTrainingCertification.com
"The best is first thing in the morning...but no matter what, make sure that before you go to bed at night, progress is made." - Craig "Up at 3am to write an essay before a workout before a 12-hour seminar" Ballantyne
That was after a fantastic dinner at Lolitas restaurant in Cleveland. Great steak, broccolini, and brussel sprouts. I could definitely go back there.
And some tough love from Coach:
"All right Mr, let me tell you what winning means… you’re willing to go longer, work harder, give more than anyone else." - Vincent Lombardi
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
“If you persist, nothing can stop you.” – Ted Nicholas
But...
"To get something you've never had, you have to do something you've never done."
That includes going after what makes life meaningful. Learn more about that here:
- http://www.earlytorise.com/the-missing-ingredient-in-a-meaningful-life/
Keep on pushing,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Congratulations to the NEWEST Certified Turbulence Trainer...
...Shawna Kaminski, of Calgary, Alberta. Welcome to the 10 Million Transformation Mission.
Learn more about it at
- www.TurbulenceTrainingCertification.com
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
This is the day to change and do these workouts
Stop saying you want to change if you’re not actually going to do anything about it.
If you want to change, take action today, even if it is just the tiniest step in the right direction.
Visit a website to learn more about how to achieve your goal. Buy a book. Start reading the ones you have. Contact people who can help you.
Take that first action step.
And then take another one tomorrow, and another the day after that. Every single day from now on take another step forward toward your goal, toward the change you want to make. Never stop and never give up.
Remember...
No matter how difficult your situation is right now, there has been someone, somewhere, in worse circumstances that was able to overcome their demons and go on to achieve the same – or even greater goals – than the ones you are pursuing right now. You must never, ever, ever give up on what is important to you.
Today, being a #Meathead was important to me.
My #Meathead Workout: Bench, DB CSR, Chinups, DB Incline, Hammer Row.
My chest workout today was great. Also, check out
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/best-chest-workout-to-build-muscle/
And here's a great conditioning challenge for you:
600 Rep Challenge
1) 25 Kettlebell Swings
2) 25 Bodyweight Squats
3) 10 Med Ball Slams
- Repeat for 10 rounds with 30 seconds between rounds.
- Train hard but safe! Rest longer if needed.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tip:
When you take action, particularly bold action, the boundaries of what you believe to be possible (your belief system) expand. Which, in turn, gives you the capacity to consider new ideas, new possibilities, and new concepts that you previously thought to be impossible. - Robert Ringer
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - One Day...
"One day you will wake up & there won't be any more time to do the things you've always wanted. Do it now." - Paulo Coelho
If you want to change, take action today, even if it is just the tiniest step in the right direction.
Visit a website to learn more about how to achieve your goal. Buy a book. Start reading the ones you have. Contact people who can help you.
Take that first action step.
And then take another one tomorrow, and another the day after that. Every single day from now on take another step forward toward your goal, toward the change you want to make. Never stop and never give up.
Remember...
No matter how difficult your situation is right now, there has been someone, somewhere, in worse circumstances that was able to overcome their demons and go on to achieve the same – or even greater goals – than the ones you are pursuing right now. You must never, ever, ever give up on what is important to you.
Today, being a #Meathead was important to me.
My #Meathead Workout: Bench, DB CSR, Chinups, DB Incline, Hammer Row.
My chest workout today was great. Also, check out
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/best-chest-workout-to-build-muscle/
And here's a great conditioning challenge for you:
600 Rep Challenge
1) 25 Kettlebell Swings
2) 25 Bodyweight Squats
3) 10 Med Ball Slams
- Repeat for 10 rounds with 30 seconds between rounds.
- Train hard but safe! Rest longer if needed.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tip:
When you take action, particularly bold action, the boundaries of what you believe to be possible (your belief system) expand. Which, in turn, gives you the capacity to consider new ideas, new possibilities, and new concepts that you previously thought to be impossible. - Robert Ringer
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - One Day...
"One day you will wake up & there won't be any more time to do the things you've always wanted. Do it now." - Paulo Coelho
Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Never do this in a workout
On the weekend, while hanging out with 2-year old Lily Marion, I
learned that one thing you should never do is make a baby cry. But
that's what I did on Monday. Ooops.
The story about that in just a moment...but first, here's another thing you should NEVER do in an intense workout.
Vomit.
Listen, anyone can make themselves puke in a workout. But when I
hear people bragging about this, it makes ME sick. It's wrong, wrong,
wrong.
That's NOT the purpose of a workout. That's not good training.
In fact, that's BAD program design.
When it comes to hard workouts, MORE does not equal better.
You don't need to train at 110% intensity all of the time. If you
try, you'll end up injured or exhausted. And then you'll miss your
workouts and end up in worse shape than ever before.
Check this out...it's a lesson on what happens when you train too much:
Even pro athletes only train with High-Intensity three to four
times per week, and they often only get 15-20 minutes of court time or
ice time in the NBA or NHL.
And then they focus on RECOVERY. This is so overlooked in most
programs, but not in mine. That's why you only train 3-4 times per week
with my system, and in programs from other smart trainers like Yuri
Elkaim.
That's why I recommend watching Yuri's Warrior Workout video. He'll
show you how to do an intense workout to get you in wicked shape,
but...
Always good times with Lily.
PPS - Get more Warrior Fit Workouts like that one here:
Without killing yourself in the process.
The result? You'll get BETTER results with fewer injuries and less fatigue.
Part of the beauty of this NEW program is that it's only 4 weeks
long and can also be used as an "injection" or "stimulus package" to rev
up your body, stimulate your metabolism, and get you out of a rut.
In fact, Yuri's so certain about the results you'll get with his
program that you won't pay a single penny if you aren't in the best
shape of your life in just 4 weeks.
As long as you follow the plan you're pretty much guaranteed
incredible fitness results. If want to get in amazing shape in just 4
weeks without burning out,
overtraining, getting injured, or hitting a plateau, this is a great
option.
And because Yuri is a smart trainer, he's giving all TT readers 50% off his Warrior Workout today.
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You can get Warrior Fit without overtraining.
Now that's smart program design.
Train hard but safe,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Now let me tell you the rest of the story...
...I started earlier. As you know, I spent Easter weekend visiting
my friend Joel Marion (it was his birthday) down in Tampa, Florida.
Actually, I just went to hang out with his daughter, Lily. But when
it's time to go, I'm always sad to leave the Marion household.
As it turns out, Lily Marionz was also sad. When she found out I
had left and gone home, she started to cry, and kept on saying, "Craig.
No home. No home."
Very cute. I'll be back soon, but who knows if she'll even remember me.
Always good times with Lily.
And with Joel in the garage gym that he has set up. I put us
through this workout, that I call, "The Joel Marion 600 Rep Challenge".
It's another great one, and so simple.
The Joel Marion 600 Rep Challenge
1) 25 Kettlebell Swings
2) 25 Bodyweight Squats
3) 10 Med Ball Slams
- Repeat for 10 rounds with 30 seconds between rounds.
The Joel Marion 600 Rep Challenge
1) 25 Kettlebell Swings
2) 25 Bodyweight Squats
3) 10 Med Ball Slams
- Repeat for 10 rounds with 30 seconds between rounds.
- Train hard but safe! Rest longer if needed.
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You won't be disappointed.
Two Lifts Tomorrow
Off day today. Then back at a combo of bench and deadlift on Wednesday.
Why both lifts in the same workout?
Because I'm going to Cleveland for an ETR-related business seminar on Wednesday afternoon until Saturday night with little access to a real gym. So I'll get these two lifts in and then squat upon my return to Toronto next Sunday morning.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
“Today I will do what others won’t, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can’t.” – Jerry Rice
Keep on pushing, start your day with one positive success step. Don't do anything else until you make progress on something that is important to you!
About Your Attitude (be a survivor)
- http://www.earlytorise.com/about-your-attitude/
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Why both lifts in the same workout?
Because I'm going to Cleveland for an ETR-related business seminar on Wednesday afternoon until Saturday night with little access to a real gym. So I'll get these two lifts in and then squat upon my return to Toronto next Sunday morning.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
“Today I will do what others won’t, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can’t.” – Jerry Rice
Keep on pushing, start your day with one positive success step. Don't do anything else until you make progress on something that is important to you!
About Your Attitude (be a survivor)
- http://www.earlytorise.com/about-your-attitude/
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Monday, April 01, 2013
New Monthly Diet and Workout Challenges
Monday. The 1st. PERFECT time to take action. Whatever it is you want to achieve, start today and never give up if it is important to you.
Are you willing to do what it takes to reach your goal? It’s okay if you’re not. If that’s the case, go and change your goals. Sometimes we chase the wrong achievements. BUT...if you are serious about success, are you willing to do what it takes? And are you doing it? If not, why NOT? Why aren’t you doing the things you know you should be doing?
Today's Joel Marion Gym Training for me:
10 rounds of KB Swings, Bodyweight Squats, and Med ball slams.
For more challenging workouts, visit:
www.ChallengeWorkouts.com
Now it's time to head back to Toronto...and then later this week I'm off to Cleveland to visit a couple of clients, including a guy that is in training to be an astronaut. Pretty cool stuff.
Real food April started early with Easter Dinner...turkey, (giant) sweet potato, broccoli, and green beans. Then some fruit (strawberries, grapes, and canteloupe).
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Don’t worry about things you can’t control. Focus your energy on the things you can change.
People want to hang around winners. They want, and need, leaders – so lead them. Have the courage to take the criticism while staying focused and making the right decisions for you and your team.
Stay strong,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Struggling to make progress on...
...any area in life?
Here's the solution.
Get up earlier.
It's not a magic pill, but it works.
Just like hard work.
Who'd have thought you had to work hard and get started early to succeed in life?
It's not politically correct, but it's #truth.
And you'll be so proud of yourself when you finally switch to this lifestyle of productivity and Getting Stuff Done.
Are you willing to do what it takes to reach your goal? It’s okay if you’re not. If that’s the case, go and change your goals. Sometimes we chase the wrong achievements. BUT...if you are serious about success, are you willing to do what it takes? And are you doing it? If not, why NOT? Why aren’t you doing the things you know you should be doing?
Today's Joel Marion Gym Training for me:
10 rounds of KB Swings, Bodyweight Squats, and Med ball slams.
For more challenging workouts, visit:
www.ChallengeWorkouts.com
Now it's time to head back to Toronto...and then later this week I'm off to Cleveland to visit a couple of clients, including a guy that is in training to be an astronaut. Pretty cool stuff.
Real food April started early with Easter Dinner...turkey, (giant) sweet potato, broccoli, and green beans. Then some fruit (strawberries, grapes, and canteloupe).
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Don’t worry about things you can’t control. Focus your energy on the things you can change.
People want to hang around winners. They want, and need, leaders – so lead them. Have the courage to take the criticism while staying focused and making the right decisions for you and your team.
Stay strong,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Struggling to make progress on...
...any area in life?
Here's the solution.
Get up earlier.
It's not a magic pill, but it works.
Just like hard work.
Who'd have thought you had to work hard and get started early to succeed in life?
It's not politically correct, but it's #truth.
And you'll be so proud of yourself when you finally switch to this lifestyle of productivity and Getting Stuff Done.
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