Thursday, January 30, 2014

SuperBowl Weekend Fat Burning Solutions

As anyone knows, the keys to beating the Broncos are:
 
1) Stop Peyton
2) Score more points than them :)
3) Have Bally the Dog steal the football from them :) :)
 
We'll see on Sunday what happens. But more importantly for you, there are 3 ways for you to beat SuperBowl Belly Fat.
 
1) Stay inspired with my motivation (see quotes below)
2) Eat these foods (not junk) => 15 fat loss Super Bowl Sunday meals
2) Burn TONS of calories on SuperBowl weekend with my most advanced metabolic monster workouts from the Extreme Fat Loss package
 
Get the TT Extreme Fat Loss Workouts <= only to be used for 4 weeks
 
That's right...these workouts are ONLY to be used 4 weeks at a time because they are that powerful for fat loss. They are tough. Even extreme. But you'll love them, and they are the PERFECT way to deplete your carb stores on the weekend prior to a SuperBowl feast.
 
Do these workouts and you'll eat guilt-free on Sunday. But remember:
 
"Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food." - Hippocrates 
 
If you don't want to wake up on Monday feeling sick, bloated, and disgusted, then make a plan for the big game and stick to it.
 
(Apologies to all European, Asian, and Australian/New Zealand readers...I realize you probably won't be watching the game...but you can apply this diet and workout combo to any 'big' feast day in your life, of course!)
 
And yes, you CAN get better at choosing what you eat. Research shows:
 
"Willpower is like muscle power: The more you exercise your will, the stronger it gets. You build character by making yourself do things you don't want to do, and make yourself into a stronger person." - Eric Barker    
 
Start here with these two fat burning solutions:
 
1) With these recipes => 15 fat loss Super Bowl Sunday meals
2) Get the TT Extreme Fat Loss Workouts <= advanced TT workouts
  
These 3 workouts are perfect for burning off Super Bowl Belly Fat. And yes, they are are a little bit longer - and more ADVANCED - than a normal TT workout, but they are still 100x's better than doing slow cardio for fat loss.
 
 
Maximize your metabolism for big feast days,

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
 
PS - If you mess up this weekend, no worries.
 
"In trying to do anything to better your life, it's okay to stumble. It takes time. You learn. Forgive yourself. Move on. Being kind to yourself in the face of stress and failure is associated with better motivation & self-control." - Eric Barker
 
PPS - Cool news! We just hit 50,000 fans on FB.
 
Join us here: www.TurbulenceTrainingFanpage.com

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

New free workout for me

Ha, here's how you get a free workout in South Beach.

Just go in nice and early and tell the front desk that all you have is a $100. They won't be able to make change, so they might just let you in free.

Worked for me today.

Then I hit...

1A) Squats
1B) Box Jumps

2A) Bench Press
2B) Pullups

That was it.

Even though I slept a lot last night, I was dragging a little today. Not sure why.

This was the first workout on my new 4-week program. I still pulled off all of the reps at my new weight, but it was a struggle. Next up - bringing the energy this weekend at our Live TT Seminar in Tampa, Florida. It's going to be awesome.

And then there is the SuperBowl. Here's how to eat for fat loss on the big day:
- http://www.earlytorise.com/worst-meal-you-can-eat/

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Do it! Just a little bit more. Super Duper. Just do it and do it and do it.
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TU7Y6HiLXto

Have a great day,

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Monday, January 27, 2014

My Amazing Miami Weekend and workout

Up by 4. Thinking and writing done by 6am. Meditation. Followed by training.

All of this done in an amazing condo down in South Beach.

I'm very blessed to live this life.

I've very blessed to have a chance to work this hard, 6 days a week minimum, at least 8 hours a day.

Yesterday Joel Marion and I went to a Miami Heat game. He has season's tickets, 3rd row, near mid-court. I'll post some photos on FB. It was great. Last night, we celebrated a couple of recent career victories with a dinner at Zuma, trying their world famous rib-eye. It was one of the best steaks I have ever had.

Today I'm writing to you from a condo overlooking the bay in Miami where cruise ships go in and out, big yachts dock, and jet skis skitter about in their wake. It's hypnotic. It's downright amazing.

My opportunities for this good life come through personal responsibility.

Freedom through Structure.

Victories through Discipline.

Opportunity through Responsibility.

Results through Habit.

These formula will work for you. Work hard. Add value. Connect with others.

Opportunity exists.

Keep on pushing to go after it.

My training today was a 'trial' of the April Abs Unleashed TT Workout of the Month.

It included deadlifts, a cool twist on burpees, an upper body pump Gauntlet, a quad-torching version of Front Squats, a great KB work-rest conditioning session, and more.

Work. Habit. Results.

Never forget the formula.

For your workout success, I have this for you. It's a free TT workout from the archives. You'll burn more fat in less time if you target the body's hot zones (back, chest, legs, and abs). Get a FREE Turbulence Training workout program that does just that here:
- http://send.turbulencetraining.com/HotZone

And for trainers, here are 10 reasons you need to join me this weekend, including:

#5 "You'll get FREE admission for life to the TT Summit Series..."

Read all 10 here
- http://send.turbulencetraining.com/10Reasons

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Habit. It's what will make or break you.

"Life's easy when you live it the hard way…and hard if you try to live it the easy way." - Kekich Credo #4

"Discipline and freedom are not mutually exclusive but mutually dependent because otherwise, you'd sink into chaos." – Paulo Coelho

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

PS - Stop re-arranging your white board. Stop organizing your desk. Stop cleaning your inbox. And get something done. Do ONE big thing now.

Saturday, January 25, 2014

Circuits vs. Cardio

You know it's a good workout when you're sweating up a storm in 45 degree Farenheit weather. Good times down here in Florida, with another great garage gym training session in the books.

Today was a big circuit. Well, a medium circuited repeated a big number of times.

1) Double KB Front Squat - 10 reps
2) KB Swing - 20 reps
3) MB Slam - 10 reps
4) Ab Wheel - 10 reps

10 rounds. About 25 minutes.

So much better than cardio...where you'll get no results, overuse injuries, and possibly die of a heart attack. Or at least I would. (I'll show you research next week on exactly what I mean...it's my favorite study of 2013.)

Enjoy.

Have a great day, and remember that diet is most important for health and fat loss. Use these free meal plans:
-
www.TurbulenceTraining.com/freemealplans

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Just watch this video.

Just do it.

Do it!


Super Duper. Just do it and do it and do it.

- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TU7Y6HiLXto

..Be back on Monday!

--
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
www.TurbulenceTrainingFanpage.com

Friday, January 24, 2014

5 exercises NOT to do

Before we get to the exercises, a quick weekend update...
 
For the past week I've been in Florida on a "working" vacation
at my friend Joel Marion's house. Sometimes the Marion's are
silly enough to let me babysit their eldest kiddo...and here
are the hilarious results. Good times...
 
...But now let's get on with the exercise show...

Recently I received an email from the writers at Men's Health asking:

"What are five exercises that trainers hate, and what smart
replacements are for each?
"

My answers on the Five Exercises Not to Do:

1) Situps or crunches

Why: These are terrible for the low back/spine, as shown by
research from Dr. Stuart McGill. These exercises compress
the discs in your spine and can cause serious low back injuries.
 
Alternatives: Stability Ball or Power Wheel Rollout, TRX
Mountain Climbers, Plank or Bodysaw/Rocking Plank, or Stability
Ball Plank (30% harder on your abs than a regular plank)

2) Broomstick Twists

Why? Useless. Just useless.

Alternative: Cross body mountain climbers, spiderman climbs,
side plank (with TRX)

3) Leg Press

Why? Possibly dangerous for low back due to the rounding of the
spine in the bottom position.

Alternatives: Split Squats, Forward lunges, Narrow-Stance
Barbell Squat, Goblet Squat

4) Behind the Neck Pulldown or Presses
 
Why? Likely dangerous for rotator cuff and also leads to terrible
form where people strain neck forward and contort themselves
just to do the movement. Just NOT worth it.
 
Alternative: Pullup, TRX row, V-grip pulldown to chest, db row

5) "Bodybuilder bench press" - with elbows out and bringing
bar down close to neck


Why? Terrible for the shoulder joint and rotator cuff

Alternatives: Barbell bench brought to bottom of pecs with
elbows tucked into sides, DB chest presses (all varieties),
TRX or Ring Pushups

BONUS Exercise to Avoid: Long, slow, boring cardio
 
Why? 
 
Cardio is ineffective and a complete waste of time

Alternative: Intervals, metabolic conditioning, bodyweight
circuits, burpees

You just don't have to exercise for a long time. You can get
amazing results with short, BURST workouts.
 
Click here to get a NEW body with shorter NO-cardio workouts
 
You'll also discover the 5 SIMPLE steps to looking 10 years younger. 
 
This free article will reveal exactly what you MUST AVOID if you
want to slow the aging process, reclaim your health, and achieve
your ideal body.
 
 
Hope that helps,

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
 
PS - I also babysit. Literally.
 
This photo is from back in November, and it's amazing to see how
much Joel's youngest daughter has changed in 8 weeks. She's awesome,
and I hope you are too, so have a great day!

 

Meathead Garage Workout

So simple, yet so effective.

With a set of powerblocks and a kettlebell, I blitzed my upper body today in Joel Marion's garage. The workout was so metabolic that it even warmed me up in the 45 degree (Farenheit) Florida morning.

1A) PB Row - 4x10
1B) KB 1-Arm Overhead Press - 4x10

2A) PB Chest Press using the Rest-Pause System - 4x10
2B) PB Chest-Supported Row with Iso-hold at top of move - 4x10

3) Triceps Rest-Pause - 3x12

Good times. Weekend off, and we travel over to Miami for a couple of basketball games and a Mastermind meeting with Vince Del Monte. There will also be some delicious dinners at Zuma (steak), Il Gabiano (Mediterranean Sea Bass), and Prime 112 (Chilean Sea Bass).

But don't worry, there will no Justin Bieber-style incidents when I'm in Miami. I'm up and walking to the gym by the time that kid gets out of der clubz. Hope that kid gets it together, he could have a positive influence on the world with his reach.

Alright, time to finish off the TT Feb workout of the month. It's awesome, and we're back to another 30 minute workout. March will bring us a Female Fat Loss workout and a Meathead workout (since the TT Muscle Crew is getting antsy for more classic mass workouts).

Here are some other women's workouts for now. Get curves in all the right places with these 3 female workouts
- http://send.turbulencetraining.com/Femaleworkout

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"Discipline and freedom are not mutually exclusive but mutually dependent because otherwise, you'd sink into chaos." - Paulo Coelho

"Life is not a dress rehearsal." ... so if you want something, get up and get after it now. Time is running out for all of us.

Keep on pushing on,

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

PS - "The only things that really matter in this world are the relationships with the people you love, and the meaningful things that you do. Hater's don't fit anywhere into that, Don't devote any mental space to them." – Tucker Max




Thursday, January 23, 2014

3 grocery mistakes

I bet you made a couple of these shopping mistakes the last time you went grocery shopping. I know that my sister and mother mess this up all the time.
 
So...picture the foods in your fridge at this very moment.

 

Did you know that most of the "healthy" foods inside contain hidden fat-STORING ingredients without you even knowing it?

 

Did you also know that there's a super simple way to rid your life of these "fattening" foods and SWAP them with delicious foods that BOOST your metabolism and speed up fat loss?

 

And you can do it today - in LESS than a few hours:


 

In this new, controversial article my friend and Food Investigator, Nick Pineault, reveals 3 things you must STOP doing when you buy your "healthy" foods at the grocery store.

 

Check it out here:
 


The discoveries Nick shares in the article at the link above are so important that it changed the way I shop for groceries forever.


Eat right for fat loss or get burned by sneaky fat gaining foods,

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
 
PS - Hurry, before you eat again...
 
...because you don't know which foods are causing the problems.
 
 
You probably have these 3 foods in your kitchen right now, and the best thing you can do for your health and fat burning efforts is to get rid of them right now! Go read Nick's article and take action today.


--
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
www.TurbulenceTrainingFanpage.com

10 Foods Never to Eat Because of One Ingredient

If you want to lose weight from your thighs, hips, love handles, or belly fat, you MUST avoid these foods.
 
You see, 13 years ago, while attending a small science conference at the Holiday Inn in Barrie, Ontario (where I ran last summer's Toronto Tough Mudder), I discovered one ingredient NEVER to eat.
 
Literally, NEVER. (Even though it's in 10 common foods - see below!)
 
It is one of the most common artificial ingredients, and you've likely eaten it already today (perhaps in the peanut butter that you were told was healthy?).
 
According to Dr. Bruce Holub, from the University of Guelph: "There is NO safe level of this ingredient and food producers should cease and desist the industrial production of it."
 
WOW. Could he be any clearer? In fact, eating just a tiny amount of this nasty ingredient can increase your risk of heart disease and make you store more and more visceral fat...a dangerous kind of belly fat that's almost impossible to get rid of.

 
But at the link below, my good friend and Food Investigator, Nick Pineault (aka - the "Nutrtion Nerd") reveals EXACTLY how to rid this TOXIC food from your life forever:
 

 
Believe it or not, MANY of the "health" food labels that show zero amounts of this toxic ingredient actually contain significant amounts, but food companies get to LIE about it. Seriously, thank the government lobbyists for another scam.
 
But due to Nick's relentless investigation of fat-burning Foods, you can now avoid this fat-storing nightmare:

 
 
Please get rid of it immediately for your family's safety.

 
Eat healthy and lose fat instead,
 
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
 
PS - Here are 10 common foods NEVER to eat...
 
- pizza and pie crust
- granola bars
- nut butters
- anything from a bag or a box
- almost every cheat food
- fast food milkshakes
- cookies
- donuts (sorry Homer!)
- some frappincino style coffees
- and worse, so many of your children's foods!
 
 
Please beware this TOXIC AVENGER!
 

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Deadlift and Gauntlet Garage Training

Two awesome workouts to tell you about today.

First, on Tuesday morning I made the drive from St. Pete's over to Tampa to visit the legendary PowerHouse Gym, one of my favorite lifting joints in America. I was hoping to see Big Ben Pakulski there, but he was not training. I know he's deep into preparation for the Arnold Classic, and I'm betting this will be the year he wins it all.

PowerHouse Gym in Tampa is the ultimate Meathead and fitness bunny gym.

While Ben wasn't there, a 65 year old guy beside me was deep squatting 365 pounds...and 25 year old guys talking about doing chest again tomorrow...for the 4th straight day. Ha! Good times.

I did...

1A) Deadlifts
1B) Box Jumps

2A) Military Press
2B) Front Squats

This morning I put a client through workout A from my upcoming February 2014 TT Workout of the Month called, "TT Thermo-30 3.0: Thermo Gauntlets". Here's a sneak peak:

1A) *Pullups or Bodyweight Row – 2 rounds of 40 seconds with 20 seconds rest (2-0-1-0)
1B) Decline Close-Grip Pushups – 2 rounds of 40 sec with 20 sec rest (2-0-1-0)
1C) Kettlebell Swings – 2 rounds of 40 sec with 20 sec rest
1D) *Med Ball Slams or Stability Ball Jackknife – 2 rounds of 40 sec with 20 sec rest
•    Do this circuit once only.
•    Rest-Pause Style: You will do each exercise for 2 back-to-back sets separated only by a 20-second rest-pause between the back-to-back sets.

That's followed by an MRT circuit (rest-pause style as well) and then a bodyweight finisher.

It starts off with a bang. You'll love it when the full program is soon released.

Daily Habits:
On Facebook today, John Richards asked: Do you have some items on your do list that is considered MVP's and how many would that be each day?

My answer:
You bet!

Writing, selling, meditation, exercise, my daily nutrition checklist, laughing, 30 minutes of classical music, 2 dog walks (when home), answering questions on FB and my TT Member's site, and texting a few dear friends.

Why do I do all of this? Because I am serious about my 10 Million Transformation Mission found here
- www.TurbulenceTrainingCertification.com

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tip:
Stop comparing yourself to others. It is likely the biggest source of unhappiness in your life. Let it go. Free yourself from comparison.

Alright, have a great day.

Watch that Mission videos. Do your TT workout. And get up early. Those are your big lessons for today. Talk to you tomorrow. Oh, and consider writing a Thank You note each day. Read this:
- http://www.earlytorise.com/how-to-make-someones-day/

Stay strong,

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Kate the Trainer

Kate needs to speak with you about something urgent...
 
...you see, Kate Vidulich, Master Certified Turbulence Trainer, wants you to know
that the Early Bird discount on the Tampa Turbulence Trainer Certification is
ending tonight at midnight. Today is your last chance to save $300 on the most
Advanced Fat Loss Program Design Certification Seminar.
 
 
The TT Certification is the ONLY Certification that also shows you how
to get MORE clients and keep them. In fact, the TT Certification is the ONLY
fitness certification that gives you ALL of this:
  • The Most Advanced Fat Loss Program Design Methods
  • Monthly cutting-edge exercise science research and NEW workouts
  • Done-For-You marketing to get NEW clients
  • Proven systems for keeping those clients and getting NEW referrals
  • Complete Body Transformation Systems
  • The most advanced Fat Loss Program Design strategies for you to help clients
  • 3 Transformation Contests per year for your clients to enter (and win my money!)
If you want to join the 10 Million TT Transformation Mission and help us change
the world, here's what you need to know.
 
The next Live TT Certification course is Friday and Saturday, January 31st
and February 1st in Tampa, Florida.
 
This is the perfect time of year to upgrade your Certification and skills. You'll
go home with the complete tool-kit to get more clients during the New Year's
Fitness Gold Rush and deliver them even faster, more amazing fat loss results.
 
Let's change the industry. Let's build your business. Let's do this together.
 
 
See you soon,
 
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Training

PS - There are TONS of goodies...
 
...that you'll get when you reserve your spot for our Live event.
 
This includes access to ALL of my workouts, plus a free ticket for
life to the annual Turbulence Training Summit in San Diego (our
next event is already booked for June 6-7, 2014 with Alwyn and
Rachel Cosgrove as our special guests).

Be a Leader.
 
Join the Elite.
 
Get Turbulence Training Certified.
 
 
Looking forward to you being a BIG part of the TT Family. 
 
But hurry, the price increases by $300 at midnight tonight.

Monday, January 20, 2014

Simple Fat Loss

If you're sick and tired of being hungry all the time, because you think you need to starve yourself to lose fat, you must read this.
 
Being hungry all the time doesn't work.
 
Neither does being obsessed with trying 'trick' your body, like you read in all those magazines.
 
Just keep it simple.
 
Avoid these 3 fat loss mistakes <= Simple fat loss revealed
 
Warning: Even though this is simple, and not complex like some extreme program, this Simple Fat Loss Solution really works.
 
So if you've tried everything else, just click on this link below to see where you've been going wrong, and to reveal what 3 simple changes you can make to finally lose fat.
 
3 simple changes for fat loss <= does NOT require hunger

Enjoy your new fat loss breakthrough,

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Eat this for dinner

Here's what I'm eating right now...
 
...as I sit in my hotel room in downtown Toronto. I just returned from the Lakers-Raptors basketball game and there's no healthy food there, so I grabbed Chipotle for dinner while I watch football (and answer emails).
 
The Ballantyne Chipotle Burrito Bowl: Carnitas, extra vegetables, black beans, salsa, lettuce, and a side of guacamole.
 
I like eating BIG dinners every night. And you can too, while you watch TV or if you have a sit-down meal with the family. The secret is in these recipes from Dani Woodrum, Certified Turbulence Trainer. He shows you how to eat amazing home cooked meals for fat loss here:
 
 
Even better, and perfect for us football fans, Dani just added a special set of 15 bonus HEALTHY fat loss SuperBowl Sunday recipes. You even have time to make these for tonight's late game. 
 
Check out Dani's sample recipes, get his SuperBowl recipe bonus, and make amazing meals that your entire family will love - while still helping you lose that last bit of belly fat.
 
These are the Peyton Manning of recipes - Total Gamechangers!
 
 
Dani also has a really cool - and free - 21-day Diet Challenge going on right now. He'll email you all of the details.
 
Go Broncos,
 
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
 
PS - I hope you didn't miss these 10 diet tips...
 
...that I sent you this morning.
 
They will help you avoid BAD eating that comes with watching TV.
 
You know that mindless, late-night snacking that we all do...I even did it last night while writing out this list! 
 
I felt like such a failure (I'm definitely not perfect with my diet)...but I got over it quick. No need to beat yourself up about your diet mistakes. There's nothing you can do about it. Just move on and use these tips to transform:
 
1) Have a protein shake BEFORE dinner to keep you full. Worst case, have the shake after dinner rather than ice cream. Blend it with ice cubes and unsweetened almond milk.

2) Eat more vegetables at dinner. The more greens, the better. Learn to love spices, garlic, and olive oil.

3) Stay out of the kitchen/dining area after you are done eating. Removing yourself from the eating area helps.

4) Eat an apple, pear, or orange rather than a sugar-laden dessert.

5) Eat dinner later or go to bed earlier. The longer you are up, the harder it is to fight the cravings.

6) Buy pistachios (IN the shell). 49 pistachios equals 160 calories and 6g protein. Compare that to 14 chips at 160 cals and 1g protein. But only eat the pistachios if necessary.
 
7) Drink a club soda. Have a decaf Green Tea. Drink flavored water.

8) Keep the junk out of the house.

9) Brush your teeth or chew gum after dinner.

10) Stay busy talking with your wife or playing with your boy, not eating.

Those 10 tips will save the day!
 
Stay strong.
 
And remember...

What you are doing now is 10x's better than what you were doing last week, so keep going, and know that I am proud of you.
 
 

Saturday, January 18, 2014

300 pancake workout from Mikey Whitfield

Bodyweight 300  Workout Challenge By 
Mike Whitfield, Master CTT
 
Here's a NEW 300 workout that uses bodyweight
moves. You'll love the way you go from a lower body
exercise to an upper body exercise in this circuit.
 
Do the following circuit ONE time resting as little as 
possible. Don't move into the next exercise until you 
complete all reps.
 
1A) Vertical Jump and Stick (25)
1B) 1-Arm Extended Pushup (25/side)
1C) Alternating Reverse Lunge (25/side)
1D) Spiderman Climb (25/side)
1E) Stability Ball Leg Curls (25)
1F) Stability Ball Jackknife Pushups or TRX Atomic Pushups (40) 
1G) Total Body Extensions (60)
 
The finisher after the "Challenge Madness 300" is a circuit
of 5 exercises done 5 times. Each week, you'll try to improve 
the time it takes you to complete it.
 
Challenge yourself leaner in 2014,
Mike Whitfield, Master CTT
 
 
... then use ONE interval finisher each week. That's a 
wicked 1-2 punch that will get you shredded this year.

Friday, January 17, 2014

Squatting in Canadia and Bodyweight in Lithuania

Boom. Back under the bar today at my gym in Canadia.

Last barbell session before a trip to Toronto for the weekend (Lakers-Raptors game on Sunday) and then heading to Tampa next week (will train at PowerHouse Gym with Big Ben Pakulski - hopefully).

Today's training:

1A) Squats (5-3-1)
1B) Burpees (just 4 reps for explosiveness, not fatigue)

2A) Bench Press
2B) Good Morning

3) DB Chest Press Rest-Pause

Pretty good times.

Now it's time to take Bally to the kennel.

Oh, and some BIG news if you are under 25 and ambitious!

Dates for the 2014 www.BlackSmithCamp.com have been set. We'll be back in Lithuania Aug 7-11th! We'll even do some bodyweight training after the daily business sessions.

This is where Matt Smith and I met Gary, one of our really important Early to Rise team members. If you - or your kids are ambitious - be there! For folks 25 and under only. Great times!

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"Is your lifestyle congruent with the type of career and life you want to have? If you don't have what you want it is time to change something." – Alwyn Cosgrove

You can't give your best if you're not at your best. Take care of your health with sleep, exercise, nutrition, and recovery.

And remember:

"Everything you do takes you closer to or further away from your goals."  - Alwyn Cosgrove

Stay strong and true to your vision,

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

PS - And don't forget to check out the books I'm reading...

...or at least have ordered!

-
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152154013419679







Bold CrossFit Prediction

Here's something controversial for you...
 
...on a recent call, I was asked, "How is Turbulence Training different
from CrossFit?"
 
In 2013 I made a bold prediction that CrossFit would start to suffer a 
backlash due to injury rates, and I'm sure you've read about the tragic
incident at a recent CrossFit-style competition.
 
This is happening to experienced trainers AND the clients they train.
 
It is unacceptable for "working out".
 
On the call, recorded back in November, my answer turned into a rant.
 
You can listen to the full QnA session, along with my recommendations
on how to create the BEST 30-minute and 4-minute total body fat burning
workout routines here:
 
 
I also share with you how to use "influence" to get more clients into your
fitness business ... no matter what style of training you use.
 
Enjoy.
 
NOTE: This call was recorded prior to our 1st LIVE CTT seminar...but the
info is just as good today.
 
Ignore the details about the event in freezing-cold Michigan and join us in
sunny Florida later this month instead!
 
Once you're done with the call, hurry on over and reserve one of the remaining
seats for the LIVE TT Certification on November 8th and 9th.
 
This is the ONLY TT Certification weekend planned so far in 2014, and your
only chance to stay ahead of the competition for the 2014 Fitness Gold Rush.
 
Don't miss your chance to beat your competition and get TT Certified.
 
 
There are only 12 spots left and the price jumps by $300 next week.
 
(And YES, we do have a payment plan for the Certification.)
 
Reserve your spot and become a better trainer so that you can get more clients
and faster results, and make more money helping others.
 
Transform your life today,
 
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
 
PS - What else do you get besides the TT Summit when you become
TT Certified?
 
You'll get immediate access to:
- Every TT workout I've ever created (including ALL Bootcamp manuals)
- DVDs and online video access to the original TT Certification seminar
- FREE access to the TT Summit every year!
- Advanced Fat Loss Program Design and Client Attraction Secrets
- Monthly Done-For-You Marketing Materials like postcards, email sequences,
  Transformation Blueprints and more, all PROVEN to help you get more clients
- All TT workout videos (including many new videos coming in 2014)
- The TT Forum (where you'll connect with other TT Trainers)
- And a very cool "goodie bag" sent to you in the mail (featuring some sweet
Turbulence Training swag and a special life-changing book
)

Here's to you becoming a TT Certified Trainer. See you soon.
 
 
You'll leave the weekend FULLY TT Certified. But hurry...there is only room
for 20 trainers, and the seat are filling up fast (12 spots are already taken.)
 
Plus, the Early Bird discount ends Tuesday, and price increases by $300.
 
And YES, as a TT Trainer, you'll get to attend the life-changing TT Summit
for FREE every year - saving you another $497.
 
The TT Summit and Certification will change your life. We're dedicated to
helping you get more clients and make more money - and get those clients
even better results in less time than ever.

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Join us in Tampa in 2 weeks

They are coming from Scotland, the East Coast of Canada, Dominican
Republic, and all over America...
 
...to join the TT movement.
 
Will you be here to join us?
 
Here's what happened when one strong woman stepped up and made the
best investment of her life...and how one secret from the TT Certification
helped her grow her business and save her community from obesity:
 
My Success Story

By Catherine Gordon, CTT
2013 TT Trainer of the Year

 
When I decided to become a Certified Turbulence Trainer, I possessed plenty
of motivation to succeed.

I had struggled with my weight all my life, and Turbulence Training was the
answer
to why exercise had never helped me reach my fat loss and figure
goals before. 

By becoming a CTT, I learned how to replace boring cardio and long, old-
school resistance training methods with the latest science backed techniques
for achieving fat loss.

TT transformed my body for good, and I was on fire to share my discovery
with the world.

I had the skills, and I found a small space to start training clients in, but I
soon discovered that you have to find a way to build your audience before
you can transform the world. 

The simple strategies I used to get my first clients were Facebook ads and
flyers featuring my own transformation.  I had friends and family who had
witnessed my success, and that gave me a place to start.

Now here's where my financial transformation gets rolling.

You see, Certified Turbulence Trainers have a unique and powerful tool to
use to get more clients.  It's the TT Transformation Contests that Craig
Ballantyne holds three times a year.

I don't have to tell you that skepticism and disappointment run rampant in the
fitness and fat loss world.  Our potential clients have tried plenty of exercise
programs that they find at gyms, on DVDs, and on the internet.  Most of the
time they don't get results, or worse, they even get hurt. 

We have to find a way to help them believe again.

The truth is that by getting just a few TT clients, convincing them to enter
the free TT Transformation Contests, and coaching them with passion and
dedication, I was able to fill my TT classes to capacity in just months. 

There is nothing like being able to point to a client who lost 25 pounds in just
12 weeks, and won $1000.00 from Craig and TT to give you the credibility to
get paying customers in the door.


Let me be specific. I live in a small town of only 5000 people, with about
15,000 people in Tuolumne County who are living close enough to Gordon
Studio to be potential clients. 
 
When I started training clients in my small space in Jamestown CA, I was earning
about $500 a month with my handful of students.  I moved to a larger studio, had
three clients make the finals in the TT Transformation Contest that ended last
December, and by July my revenue from TT had risen to $3,000 per month.

I have added TT classes to the point that I am now teaching eight a week, and
they are all at capacity.  If I can make these kind of revenue gains in a small town
like Sonora, I know that CTT's in larger cities that double or triple that amount. 

The key is to get your clients results and success right away so that you have
the proof people need so that they will gladly give you their money and their time.

Here is a shocking fact: among my clients who have finished a Transformation
Contest, even if they don't officially enter, we have a 100% success rate

That means a loss of pounds, inches, and at least 2 sizes for all of my clients. This
is practically unheard of in our industry.  So the key is to celebrate your clients
success and get the word out. 

I was able to get coverage in our local newspaper about the success stories at
Gordon  Studio, and when your clients get great results the word of mouth brings
new students in, and puts money in the bank.

I am so excited about 2014, as the success of my students continues to drive the
success of my studio.  By offering a new Transformation Package to my clients
that covers diet and goal setting, plus priority reservations in my fullest classes,
I am confident that I double sales again by June.  

If I can do this in my tiny rural town, who knows what you can achieve as a
Certified Turbulence Trainer in your market. 

I look forward to hearing about your success.

***
Wow, thank you Catherine! 
 
It's your success story, and the transformations of your clients, that helped you 
win TT Trainer of the Year.
 
Can't wait to give out that award this year at the TT Summit.
 
But to win, you have to be TT Certified, of course.
 
Our next LIVE TT Cert is in just two weeks in Tampa, Florida.
 
 
Hurry, the early bird price ends this weekend!
 
Helping you help your community to transform,
 
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
 
PS - More great CTT feedback from our 1st Live Event:
 
"My clients thought I was a great trainer before but they tell me my workouts
have improved since becoming a CTT at the TT Certification seminar. I really
enjoy access to the TT membership site and all that it has to offer. It has made
me a better trainer. I appreciate the TT 10 million mission. It's great to be part
of something so important! I have long thought about becoming TT Certified
and just had to do it when I got the email about the 1st live event"
- Shawn Stevens, CTT
 
PPS - Don't foreget about your free Lifetime VIP Access...
 
...that you receive to the TT member's site and to the annually amazing TT
Summit every June. This is all part of your bonuses when you become a
Certified Turbulence Trainer.
 
 
 

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Truth

If you are struggling, if you have stumbled, all you can do is to get back up. What happened yesterday no longer matters. Leave it in the past. Today, I want you to get back on track on moving closer to your dreams and goals. The BEST way to do that is with this free solution here that ends today. 
 
Stay strong and never give up on what is important to you,

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
 
PS - If you want someone else to change...
 
... my best advice to you is don't force anything, but instead to simply Live by Example and be proud of your healthy habits. When people are ready and open to change, they'll ask for your advice. And if people want your help but you don't know what to tell them, watch this video for the answers.
 
Helping others is one of the greatest feelings in the world. 
 
PPS - And if you to help others as part of our TT 10 Million Transformation Mission and become Turbulence Training Certified...
 
...our next seminar is Friday, January 31st and Saturday, Feb 1st, in Tampa, Florida at an amazing gym.
 
Get all of the details here

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Deadlift and DelRay and Dropped Weights

This wraps up my last beautiful day in Miami. I'm writing to you from the 31st floor of a condo overlooking the Miami Marina, and watching cruise ships go in and out of the harbor. It's mesmerizing. I could work here all day.

But it's not to be. I must move on. Like a shark, I can't stay still.

My day started brilliantly, with my Big Thinking, Book Writing, and Meditation. A quick read of my daily documents, some warmup movements, and then I was out the door and on the way to the gym.

My deadlift session started at precisely 6:01am and was followed by military press and front squats. Recent records were set, and my strength is off to a good start in 2014.

During my workout though, I saw the strangest thing today.

A guy, looking for a place to do db presses, heaved his weights up on a massage bench. Now as you can imagine, this was not going to work out well. He quickly realized this as he laid down, and then proceeded to roll the dumbbells off the bench and let them drop almost three feet onto the floor, where he left them and didn't bother to return them. What an inconsiderate gesture. Just when you think that after 20 years you've seen everything in the gym...

Oh well. More entertainment for my long rests between heavy deadlifts.

By 7:20am I was home and having a BioTrust shake. Now it's off for a 1-day trip to DelRay beach to see my mentor, Mark Ford, followed by an early flight home to Toronto tomorrow. But I'll be back. Next week, in fact, for a 2-week adventure around south Florida, hitting both Tampa and Miami.

Most important, I'll be here for the TT Certification seminar on Friday and Saturday, Jan 31-Feb1st.

You can join us here:
http://www.turbulencetrainingcertification.com/LiveSeminar.html

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tip:
The time to change is now when momentum & social support are on your. Keep pushing, stay strong, never give up.

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Monday, January 13, 2014

Grinding Workout to Burn Burn Burn

"What makes you grind?  You have to always be chasing something." - Ray Lewis

Almost one year, as I watched Ray Lewis play his final game in the NFL,
I became fascinated with "#grinding" approach to training and competition.

It inspired this incredible new workout program called, "TT Grindhouse". Here's what TT Members are saying about it:

"I just did workout B and it is one of the toughest TT workouts I've ever done. My legs are still burning more than 2 hours later! The 25 per side Bulgarian Split Squats followed by the 3 high rep ab exercises was so hard, and then that 3rd superset w/2 high rep burning leg exercises was crazy to get through. I'm proud to say I did each and every rep." - Anna Dormar

"Workout B could be in and of itself the reason to seek out (if you haven't already) or continue utilizing CB's workouts. Kicked my butt, but really loved it. Tough tough tough..." - Bill Steeler
 
Here's a teaser of what you'll try in Workout B (it's just the middle Metabolic Conditioning Circuit - there are a few other of my secret fat burning methods in that specific session):
 
2A) Bodyweight Bulgarian Split Squat - 15 to 25 reps per side (1-0-1-0)
2B) X-Body Mountain Climber - 20 reps per side (1-0-1-0)
2C) Power Wheel Rollout or Stability Ball Rollout - 20 reps (3-0-1-0)
2D) Stability Ball Jackknife - 20 reps (1-0-1-0)
  •     Rest 30 seconds and repeat 2 more times.
     
  • NOTE: Do each exercise at the recommended tempo. A tempo of 1-0-1-0 for example, means lowering for 1 second, NO pause at the bottom, returning to the start position in 1 second, and not pausing at the top before starting the next rep. 
     
    And it's not just Workout B that rocks...

    "Workout C is a fantastic end to the week! Got the whole body fired up with the first couple of circuits and that very difficult pushup test. Then finished off with the Meathead grinder circuit for the shoulders and arms. Haven't done 21's in years Great Pump! To anyone in the TT contest, this would make a great last months workout to put the finishing touches on your physique come contest entry time." - John McGovern

    The NEW Turbulence Training Grindhouse workout is available here for just a few bucks - cheaper than gas & Starbucks on the way home from the gym:

    Get ready for a hybrid workout of bodyweight exercises, compound exercises, metabolic density training, fat loss conditioning, and even the right amount of muscle building thrown in to put shape in all the right spots.
     
    Keep on pushing and improving every workout, every day.
     
    "Every day of my life, I'm trying to find a different way to get better."
    - Ray Lewis


    The TT Grindhouse workout will change & challenge your body. It will dramatically increase your fitness, fat loss, and conditioning. It will test you in a way that no other Turbulence Training program has done before. 
     
    "We get one opportunity in life, one chance at life to do whatever you're going to do and make whatever mark you're going to make. Whatever legacy you're going to leave; leave your legacy!" - Ray Lewis
     
    TT is my legacy.
     
    For whatever reason, I was put here on this earth to help transform lives and bodies. And I'm a very lucky man that I discovered this early in my life (back when I was just a kid). Each day since then I've dedicated myself to getting better and helping more people.
     
    I live, eat, breathe, sleep, and constantly think "Transformation", trying to figure out ways to challenge YOU for greater results. I think non-stop about how I can motivate you. I'm obsessed with help you improve your life. And I constantly work at improving my own life, too, so that I can share what I have learned with you. It's all about YOU.
     
    And that's why the Turbulence Training workouts continue to get better and better each month.
     
    You're going to love TT Grindhouse - and even better, you'll love the fact that it's just a small investment to get started. You won't find a fitness deal like this anywhere else.
     
     
    "All I know is grind." - Ray Lewis 
     
    "All I know is Transformation." - Craig Ballantyne
     
    Speaking of Transformation...
     
    The LAST day to enter our FREE TT Transformation Contest is tomorrow.
     
    Go here for all of the details on this free chance to win $1000 of my money just for losing your belly fat.
     
    So bring an open mind and fit body to attack this brand new metabolic workout - and you'll be blessed with rapid results in just a few short weeks.
     
    "Do whatever you got to do to make sure you chase your legacy every second of your life." - Ray Lewis
     
    I hear ya, Ray, loud and clear.
     

    Craig Ballantyne, CTT
    Certified Turbulence Trainer
     
    PS - You rock.
     
    Thanks for being a TT reader. Thanks for kicking butt in the TT workouts. Thanks for taking it to the next level. Thanks for being a part of the TT Legacy - it's our legacy together!
     
    Make sure you enter the free TT Transformation Contest 

    What Personal Trainers Want

    When most people say that work is not all about the money, they are lying.

    But it's true for Personal Trainers like you and I. Personal trainers are different
    from the average business owner or employee.
     
    We want to change lives.
     
    And we also want to be part of one BIG thing. We want to be part of something
    that is BIGGER than ourselves. I want to introduce you to someone who has
    achieved that...and who will help YOU achieve the same goal too (all while 
    becoming a better trainer, making more money, and having more freedom).
     
    Going after this one BIG thing changed this one Personal Trainer's life. I love
    the confidence that the TT Certification has given him. You'll get to see it - and
    benefit from it - first hand at our next TT Certification in Tampa here.
     
    How to Achieve Your Goals
     
    By Dani Woodrum, MCTT
    Master Certified Turbulence Trainer
     
    "The TT certification has completely changed my life. I know it sounds
    cliché, but there's simply no other way to put it.

    I first came across Craig and Turbulence Training my first year in college
    and was instantly intrigued by his unique approach to training and his vision
    and 10 Million Transformation Mission to help people all across the world.

    So I bought one of his workout programs, and was immediately hooked. Over
    the next couple of years I began to interact with Craig and became a member
    of his TT forum.

    One morning I received an email announcing that he was going to be hosting
    the first annual TT event in San Diego. Without hesitation, I booked my
    flight and made the small investment to attend this amazing event.

    I ended up meeting longtime Certified Turbulence Trainers, Mikey Whitfield
    and Scott Rawcliffe at the first event, and we've been great friends ever since.

    We all wanted to be become a part of something greater than us, which is
    exactly what the TT Certification entails.

    I knew I had to get involved and so I joined the TT Certification (the best
    investment of my life
    ) and I knew my life was about to change.

    When the first monthly TT newsletter I received in the mail - I was absolutely
    astonished at the research, client attraction tools and inside access to Craig. I
    knew from that moment that I was going to be a big force to be reckoned with
    in the fitness industry.
     
    In the past 3 years since becoming TT Certified, I have:
  •    
  • 1) Opened up 2 successful bootcamp gyms
  • 2) Gained direct access to Craig and the entire TT team
  • 3) Launched 2 online products that have helped thousands of happy customers
  • 4) Created workouts that have been published on Craig's websites
    5) Had VIP access to fitness events all over America where I've met fitness
        industry leaders such as Jason Ferruggia, John Romaniello, Adam Bornstein,
        Dan Long, Bedros Keuilian, and Martin Rooney
  • 6) Been a finalist for TT Trainer of the Year 2013
  • 7) Even joined Craig's Mastermind group

  • Those are just a fraction of the amazing experiences I've had since becoming
    a Certified Turbulence Trainer.

  • Most importantly, I have gained financial independence and acquired the freedom
    to work when and where I want.


  • Before becoming part of Craig's team, I was living at home with my mom and
    working in the gym part time doing 1-on-1 personal training. But I now own two
    successful kickboxing gyms that started making profits after 2 months of opening. 

  • One big idea that Craig and the TT Certification have taught me is how to finally get
    people to Take Action.

  • I recently used these secrets in a 2 hour Black Friday Special at my gyms. We
    offered 50% off of 1 year Pay In Full memberships for 2 hours ONLY. 

  • This sales secret brought in $13,500 at one gym and over $22,000 between
    both gyms...all in just 2 hours!

  • This is just one example of how the TT Certification has given me financial
    freedom. And in the past 2 years, my fiance, Brittney, and I moved to one of the
    most beautiful cities in the world, Charleston, South Carolina. I now live on an
    exclusive island and am truly living my dream life.

    I wake up each day with the security of knowing that I'm my own boss, have Craig,
    the Godfather of Fitness, as my mentor/coach, and have the ability to help thousands
    of people live a better life every day. I can't think of a better feeling than that!
  •  
    You can't do that as an average Personal Trainer...but CTT's are NOT average!

  • Here's what separates this certification from all the rest and makes it the BEST
    in the fitness industry:

  • The TT Certification is not just a simple fitness certification, it's a "Life Success"
    Certification. It has helped out nearly every aspect of my life...and you can't put
    a price tag on that!

  • Thank you Craig for allowing me to be a part of the TT team. I will carry this
    honor proudly for the rest of my life!

  • And I look forward to certifying hundreds of new trainers in 2014, starting with
  • our event in Tampa later this month.
  • To your success and achieving your goals,

  • Dani Woodrum, MCTT
    Master Certified Turbulence Trainer
    Charleston, South Carolina

    ***
    Dani is an up-and-coming rockstar in the fitness industry.
  • You can join Dani, Kate Vidulich, MCTT, and myself in Tampa to become a
    Certified Turbulence Trainer on January 31st.

    Join us in Tampa and start changing lives with us,
     
    Craig Ballantyne, CTT
    Certified Turbulence Trainer
     
    PS - Live & train clients overseas?
     
    Can't make it to Tampa?
     
    You can get all of the benefits of the CTT System by completing our
    online digital TT Certification program here
    .
     
    We have trainers in India, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, England,
    Brazil, Norway, Dubai, and Qatar.
     
    Nothing will stop the Turbulence Training System from taking over the world!
     

    toughest TT workouts

    Monday is national 2nd chance day, every week!

    Don't think you have to wait until the 'time is right'. It will never be. Start now. As the old saying goes, "The best time to plant an oak tree was 25 years ago. The second best time is now." Get started. Take action today!

    On Facebook, a TT reader asked me for my hardest workout ever.

    It was tough to pick, but here's my answer:

    The most recent hardcore workout I've created is TT Guru Fat Loss - January 2014 workout of the month.

    From last year, TT Metabolic Monsters, Feb 2013, was known to be quite intense.

    And as for specific individual workouts, try Workout C from TT 2K3, and Workout B from TT Grindhouse. Those are all superintense.

    You can get all of these workouts in my TT Platinum Access 1-Year Membership here:
    http://www.turbulencetraining.com/givemeallyougot/

    Another topic that came up:

    What is your #1 tip for engaging couch potatoes in exercise Turbulence Training?

    Answer:
    You can't force anything on others. Just Live by Example and when people ask you for help, show them what you do. If anything, have them watch this video - www.ANewAmericanDream.com

    And that brings me to today's...

    Kickbutt Mindset Tip:
    Motivation and success can only come from within. You can't rely on someone else. You are the solution to your problems. #NoExcuses2014 #MotivationMonday

    If you had a diet disaster this weekend, do NOT worry about it. Don't feel guilty. Don't be embarrassed. We ALL make mistakes and there's nothing you can do about the past. Shrug it off. Learn from it. Fail forward. And keep on pushing on. Never give up on what is important to you. You can and will achieve victory over your stubborn belly fat this time. Use this to do it
    - http://send.turbulencetraining.com/XtremeFatLoss

    If you really want to change mentally or physically, it starts with your habits. You can't be relying on willpower all day long.

    Get stronger with habits,

    Craig Ballantyne, CTT
    Certified Turbulence Trainer

    --
    Craig Ballantyne, CTT
    Certified Turbulence Trainer
    www.TurbulenceTrainingFanpage.com

    Sunday, January 12, 2014

    Miami Metabolic and Muscle Building Update

    What a weekend in Miami. We've had so much fun, helped so many fitness experts, had big breakthroughs, and had even bigger meals.

    Ha!

    Last night was another dinner - although smaller - at Prime 112 in Miami. I had 2 "poisons" (see below), plus the field greens salad, a kobe beef appetizer (not as good as the beef I had in Japan), and the excellent sea bass with bok choy. I also shared a side of brussel sprouts and broccoli rabe. No dessert. No bread rolls.

    It was a lot of food (and salt). Went for a walk up Ocean Drive after dinner, and then this morning hit another great workout. I've had two great workouts in a row. Must be from all the good fuel this week.

    But I don't gain body fat when I travel. Instead, I use the opportunity to build muscle. It's simply a matter of a few nutrition and workout secrets.

    Here are the keys to burning fat even while you travel. It all starts with my 5 nutrition tips for avoiding travel - or weekend - weight gain:

    #1 - NO liquid calories with the exception of a "poison option" (explained below).

    #2 – Eat more protein early in the day to fight hunger at other meals

    #3 – Be boring at home between trips and as much as possible on weekends. Eat according to your normal routine as much as possible, and plan ahead for reward snacks and meals.

    #4 – Check restaurant menus in advance so you find fat loss options. Every restaurant has their menu online these days. #NoExcuses2014

    #5 – Pick your poison when eating out … that means you get to choose from one of: Drinks, Dessert, or Bread. You can't have all three. My poison is a Black Russian with Chopin vodka. I have a 2-drink maximum.

    That's a simple plan for keeping the belly fat off in 2014.

    My workout today (done in the Marriott Hotel Gym):
    1A) DB Reverse Lunge
    1B) DB 1-Arm Overhead Press

    2A) Chin-ups
    2B) Bodyweight Squats 20-10 style
    2C) DB Chest Press

    3A) DB Curls
    3B) Core training

    Great times.

    Now off to finish the TT Certification newsletter of the month.

    If you want to become a CTT (Certified TT Trainer), join us in Tampa at the end of January!

    Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tip:
    Don't think you have to wait until the 'time is right'. It will never be. Start now. As the old saying goes, "The best time to plant an oak tree was 25 years ago. The second best time is now." Get started. Take action today!

    Craig Ballantyne, CTT
    Certified Turbulence Trainer


    Meet your personal trainers

    I'm not easily impressed, but dang, these two trainers were among the best
    - and most passionate - that I had ever coached.
     
    They were confident, knowledgeable, stern-when-needed, and yet had the
    'bedside manner' of small-town doctor that still makes house calls.
     
    These two are near perfect trainers. I'm proud to have them as Master CTT's.
     
    And the great news is that they are passionate about teaching other trainers. That's
    why they will be YOUR personal trainers in Tampa later this month.

  • Please meet Kate Vidulich and Dani Woodrum.
  • But like you, they've had their ups and downs...as a young (broke) woman,
    Kate left the Cruise Ship industry and decided to move from Australia to
    New York City (talk about a pioneer!).

    Here, in Kate's words, is her journey to success:
     
    "Just 3 years ago, I was struggling financially. I was following my dreams
    of being a NYC trainer and helping people, but I couldn't even afford to
    pay the rent on my apartment, let alone buy Christmas gifts for my family.

    "Fast forward to today...I've built a 6-figure personal training business and
    have become the go-to Metabolic Trainer and Master CTT in New York.

    "One of my secrets is all of the referrals I generate. I've received so many from
    just ONE client that I boosted my income over $1200/month.
  •  
  • "TheTurbulence Training Certification has been one of the best investments I've
    made in my training business. It has given me access to a network of driven,
    highly motivated expert trainers who are nothing short of awesome!

  • "It's not only that. With the insider knowledge from the CTT network, I'm able to
    keep up with the latest research and add greater value to my existing clients and
    increase my prices.

    "Plus, I have new, proven marketing strategies at my finger tips to help me build
    my first bootcamp and my online fitness info products! We'll soon be on pace for
    6-figures in both of those parts of my life, too!"
     
    Kate Vidulich, MCTT
    Master Certified Turbulence Trainer
     
    ***
    Thanks Kate! You are a Rock Star!
  • You can join Kate, Dani Woodrum, and myself in Tampa and become a
    Certified Turbulence Trainer and part of our 10 Million Transformation
    Mission on January 31st.

    Tomorrow...you'll meet Dani Woodrum, a young man that has accomplished
    MORE at 25 than I had by 35! It's no wonder that he's a Master CTT and will
    be a leader of our 10 Million Transformation Mission. 
     
    Just like Kate, Dani is changing the world and making a great living at the
    same time. He's a true professional that will help change your life too.
     
    Join us in Tampa and start changing lives with us,
     
    Craig Ballantyne, CTT
    Certified Turbulence Trainer
     
    PS - Live & train clients overseas?
     
    Can't make it to Tampa?
     
    You can get all of the benefits of the CTT System by completing our
    online digital TT Certification program here
    .
     
    We have trainers in India, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, England,
    Brazil, Norway, Dubai, and Qatar.
     
    Nothing will stop the Turbulence Training System from taking over the world!

    Saturday, January 11, 2014

    Personal Trainer Alert

    He was already making DOUBLE the average trainer's salary.
     
    And yet, this self-described 'average guy' from a small town in Georgia
    easily doubled his income AGAIN in 2013.
     
    You need to know how he did it, because YOU can do it too. It might allow
    your spouse to quit their job, just like his did...
     
    Here the story directly from the man himself, Mikey Whitfield, Master
    Certified Turbulence Trainer.
     
    "Dear Craig, and all other TT Trainers,
     
    "It's hard to believe that just a little over 2 years ago, I was still managing a gym,
    training 1-on-1, running a few bootcamps and trying - but failing - to make money
    with an online fitness business.
     
    I wasn't even making $40,000 per year, despite working my butt off. Does
    that sound familiar? I know a lot of trainers that have the same struggles...
     
    But that all changed when I became a Certified Turbulence Trainer (Aug., 2011).
     
    At the time, my amazing wife, Sabrina, was a teacher and we both wanted her
    home with our son, but financially, we couldn't make that happen. Not even close.
     
    Fast forward to the first six months after becoming a CTT and not only did she
    become a stay-at-home Mom, but I was able to step away from my boring gym
    management job because of how fast my personal training business had exploded
    thanks to my Workout Finishers programs.
     
    That's great, HOWEVER, get this... my wife, who runs the numbers in our family,
    just informed me that we've DOUBLED my income again from 2012 to 2013.
     
    I'm doing things that I once thought were impossible, like...
     
    - Being able to take off work to go to my 3-year old son's mid-afternoon, mid-week
    school Christmas party
    - Donating hundreds of dollars to the ETR Toys for Tots drive, as well as helping
    local families in financial need through our Sunday School class and other charities
    - Buying a new home in a better school district and environment for raising our kids
     
    All of this was possible only after stepping out of my comfort zone and becoming
    a Certified Turbulence Trainer... incredible.
     
    If I didn't make that choice, I don't know where I would be today.
     
    Wishing you an amazing 2014 - it's going to be another great year of doubling
    our incomes together.
     
    Sincerely,

    Mike Whitfield, MCTT
    Master Certified Turbulence Trainer

    *****
    Congratulations Mikey, you deserve it! 
     
    Doubling your income can pay for many stacks of pancakes, too! 
     
     
    The CTT cert is the ONLY Advanced Fat Loss Program Design Certification in the
    fitness industry that also shows you how to get more clients, make more money, and
    have more fun and freedom in your life.
     
    What you do with your money is up to you. 
     
    Helping you make more of it is our business with the CTT program.
     
    Our next CTT Live! event is in Tampa on Friday, January 31st and Saturday,
    February 1st. Join me, Craig Ballantyne, the creator of Turbulence Training,
    and two of my Master CTT's, Kate Viduluch and Dani Woodrum for the
    weekend where you'll learn my advanced fat loss secrets and our automated
    client attraction methods to help you build your training and bootcamps FAST.
     
    Here's to DOUBLING your income in 2014.
     
     
    See you soon,
     
    Craig Ballantyne, MCTT
    Master Certified Turbulence Trainer
     
    PS - Live & train clients overseas?
     
    Can't make it to Tampa?
     
    You can get all of the benefits of the CTT System by completing our
    online digital TT Certification program here
    .
     
    We have trainers in India, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, England,
    Brazil, Norway, Dubai, and Qatar.
     
    Nothing will stop the Turbulence Training System from taking over the world!