



I did a moderately intense upper body workout. That's my last workout for this 4-week workout
phase, and now I'm into a deload/intro week before starting it up again. My bench is improving the
most, followed by deadlifts, and then squats trailing behind. But most importantly, I've been able to
do a great job of rehabbing some nagging injuries I built up from a training experiment gone wrong
back in March and April.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Everything can be reframed in a positive way. Switch from "don't be late" to "Be on time". You get
what you focus on. Put only positive expectations on the people you manage (kids, employees, etc.).
Life's easy when you live it the hard way…and hard if you try to live it the easy way. – Kekich #4…
Short term pain from discipline equals long-term gain from progress. Long-term pain comes from
lacking short-term discipline.
And today's Independence Tip:
Failure or refusal to think accurately about self, market, customers, economics, staff, and every other
darned thing is THE chief cause of ALL failure – personal, professional, financial, relationship.
Aspirations and ambitions detached from accurate thinking and facts and realistic expectations lead
only to frustration and failure. – Dan Kennedy
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer

In the meantime, I'll be hitting an upper body workout at the legendary Powerhouse Gym here in Tampa.
If you ever visit this city, you have to train at this gym. It's one of the best things in Tampa.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tip
"Most men die at 27, we just bury them at 72." - Mark Twain…Never stop learning, improving, and
living. Be prepare to fail before you succeed, but never give up
Today's Independence Tip
"That something happened to you is of no importance to anyone, not even to you. The important thing
about you is what you choose to make happen – your values and choices. That which happened by
accident – what family you were born into, in what country, and where you went to school – is totally
unimportant." – Ayn Rand
And an article for you if you are struggling:
- http://internetindependence.com/are-youstruggling
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer


I hope to see Kristina at the www.TTSummit.com. We'll have several TT Trainers on-stage presenting
some amazing transformation secrets that other trainers will be able to take home and implement
immediately.
Plus, I have a ton of stuff to cover, like my Daily Documents, the hottest workouts in the world right
now, 2 bootcamp workouts each morning, and much, much more.
This week's TT Training QnA covers shoulder mobility exercises, pushup variations, and "what
workout should I do next"
=> http//www.ttfatloss.com/workouts/pus​hups-series/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tip:
"Many of us are fortunate to be blessed with the ability to succeed – not for our sole benefit, but so
we may apply the result of our success to assist others." – Frank McKinney, 'Make It Big'…You can
only help the people who swim towards you. You can't help those who don't want to be helped. But
when someone does want your help, give it all you've got.
And today's independence tip:
"Problems start with lack of clarity about what you are trying to do in the first place." – Dan
Kennedy…so know who you are trying to attract…this will help you identify what you should be
writing, filming, creating, etc.
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
We've had trainers from as far away as Manchester, UK, signup. Very cool.
On the other hand, I've received an email from a guy in LA complaining that San Diego is too far to
go.
It's amazing the different perceptions of opportunity that people have.
Today's Training Tip:
‎2 days in a row I've witnessed guys at the gym doing situps in a reverse hanging position on the back
extension. Do NOT do these. No matter what the benefits, it's not worth it. Even Svbraigz Von
CallEnsonn wouldn't put those in a program, and he's evil. You can get strong, sexy abs without
those...and other situp-like exercises.
Today I hit a good upper body workout, with a massive upper body warm-up preceding it. That helps
keep my shoulders save. More about that warm-up tomorrow.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
No matter what happens in your life, you can turn pain into positive. Some of the greatest motivators
& helpers in the world (Oprah, Sean Stephenson, mothers who start foundations after their children
pass on too early) have transformed incredibly painful experiences into powerful messages and
positions that help millions of other people. We can do the same.
Be thankful for what you've accomplished. Always measure your progress against the past, not
against perfection or other people.
"You cannot brighten another's path without lighting your own." – Frank McKinney…Help someone
out today in the gym, or with their diet at work, or on FB or a fitness forum. The more you teach
others, the more that you yourself will understand.
Have a great weekend.
BTW, Bally the Dog has been dognapped by Svbraigz CallEnsonn and his evil henchman, Crog. But
don't worry, I am off to track him down.
Next week should be very interesting.
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Hey, I just wanted to invite you to join me and my best Armenian buddy, Bedros Keuilian at the 1st Ever Turbulence Training Trainer Summit.
Now this is not your average personal trainer seminar.
It's going to be an intense two-days of cutting-edge, behind-the-scenes, what-really-works-in-the-real-world information.
You'll go home with a complete blueprint for delivering the most amazing workouts to your clients and bootcamps, PLUS we'll show you exactly how to get more clients and fill those bootcamps with members who are happy to refer you new clients.
We also have 3 special bonuses for the first 50 trainers that reserve their seats today here:
=> http://www.TTSummit.com
See you in San Diego,
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Listen, if a couple of guys like us can do it...
..you can too. Don't forget that Bedros is a first-generation American from Armenia who spoke little English and had to resort to dumpster diving for food, and I'm a small-town
Canadian farm-boy (eh?) who grew up wearing patches on his track pants to school.
If we can figure this out, just imagine what YOU can do.
See you in San Diego here:
=> http://www.TTSummit.com
It's going to be a blast. You have our Armenian-Canadian Strength 200%-money-back Guarantee that you'll leave with strategies to get a 1000% return on your investment.
You can watch this exercise and get Dr. McGill's commentary here - PLUS a nice demo of why to
avoid crunches:
=> http://fixyourownback.com/blog/?p=90
One of my favorite advanced mountain climber versions is the "Hands on the Floor, Feet on the Ball
Cross-body Mountain Climber" or even the "EXTREME X-Body Mountain Climber". These are pictured
on my blog at the link below.
=> http://www.ttfatloss.com/abdominal-exercises/exercises/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tip:
"We make the world we live in and shape our own environment."-Orison Marden. Like it or not, the
life we lead is because of the choices we make. These are the friends we have. This is how we decided
to spend our time and take care of ourselves. If we want our lives to change, we have to take
responsibility for the world we create.
Today's Independence Tips:
Don't be afraid to take a stand for what you believe in.
And
All the emails and phone calls in the world cannot beat a face-to-face meeting.
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Check out my full review here:
=> http://www.ttfatloss.com/workouts/mens-health/
Nice bench press workout today...off tomorrow + chiro visit...deadlift thursday. What is your training
plan this week? Anyone hitting my newest program, "TT for Buff Guys and Hot Gals" or TT Metabolic
Resistance Training? That's the most popular program of the year so far and you can download it
here:
=> http://www.turbulencetraining.com/workouts/2011/May2011_MRT.shtml
And remember:
If you don't know what you want, you end up with a lot you don't. - Doorman, Fight Club…..Make
sure your fitness goals are clear and concise…and AWESOME.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tip
"Increase personal and organizational referability by being on time, doing what you say you're going
to do, finishing what you start, and saying "please and thank you". – Dan Sullivan, The Gap
Today's Independence Tip
"I will expect no opportunity unless I first create value for someone else." – Dan Sullivan
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Jim's 10 rules of awesome training
=> http://www.t-nation.com/strength-training-topics/1229
Today's Training Resource:
Friday Fitness QnA Session #2 now posted
=> http://www.ttfatloss.com/workouts/exercise-substitutions/
And today's Kickbutt Mindset Tip:
‎"This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it." – Ralph Waldo Emerson.
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.
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Here's something great for you though, an awesome bodyweight program and 6 tough questions on
life for you to think about this weekend
=> http://www.ttfatloss.com/build-muscle/bodyweight-bodybuilding/
And a Bonus TT Trainer Spotlight, featuring ‎3 Transformation Tips from Australia's 1st Certified
Turbulence Trainer, Manny Laris
=> http://www.ttfatloss.com/turbulence-training/certified-trainer-interview/
Today's Health Tip
Men's Health (August 2011) reports on a Japanese study that found lower hip bone mass in men who
kept a cell phone clipped to their belt. Seriously, you think this thing isn't affecting your boys? I used
to carry a phone in my pocket for about an hour a day. No more. After all, the only reason I carried it
was to write down workout ideas...so back to pen and paper for me.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tip
If you want to conquer fear, don't sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy. - Dale
Carnegie....There's never been a better weekend for this.
Today's Independence Tip:
Focus on providing value and the business will come. Your income is directly proportional to the
number of people you help. Help more. Think big…how can you help the world?
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer