My training today: Hang Clean, Deadlift, Front Squat, Glute Ham Raise, Power Wheel Rollout.
Before, during, and after training, I take Vitamin C. About 6g total per day. I also take a few nutrients to help reduce soreness and recovery, but I'm not sure if they work. When I'm sure they do, I'll let you know.
The latest TT workout, TT Metabolic Madness - Criminally Insane Fat Loss, is now available at www.TTmembers.com.
I've also created a new workout for www.247Insiders.com called, Metabolic Finishers Gauntlets. What does that mean?
Let's start with a definition.
The Gauntlet - a form of punishment, chiefly military, in which the offender was made to run between two rows of men who struck at him with switches or weapons as he passed.
In the TT world, a Gauntlet program uses this system based on the definition:
Exercise A
Exercise B
Exercise A
For example, a metabolic finisher gauntlet would be:
Burpee - 8 reps
Kettlebell Swing - 15 reps
Burpee - 8 reps
More workouts using this system on the way...but there is a free bodyweight one available on www.turbulencetrainingfanpage.com
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips
It is easier for people to get behind you and help you succeed when they know where you want to go. Share your goals with positive people. They'll help you achieve them faster. Good people want to help.
"If you can dream it, then you can achieve it. You will get all you want in life if you help enough other people get what they want." - Zig Ziglar
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
The Certification With a Mission
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/the-certification-with-a-mission/
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Certified TT Trainer is Making an Impact on the World
"What if?". That question can move you and scare you.
For Mike, the question is scary.
What if he didn't get certified?
Where would he be?
Find out here and discover the IMPACT he is making now
You'll discover how he more than doubled the size of his bootcamp program and is starting to have a GLOBAL impact in the fitness industry, with his programs now sold in over a dozen countries.
That's serious.
He's even helped three clients win $3500 of my money in the TT Transformation Contests.
You think his clients are showing him a little love after that?
You think?
Just imagine how many lives would have missed OUT on this impact if he didn't get Certified.
But he did, and now he's on a Mission.
Learn more about real IMPACT here
Next week will be the next opportunity for new trainers to get TT Certified and to be part of the 1 Million Mission.
But it will only be available for the first 5 trainers to take action.
It all starts Monday, March 5th.
Don't be left asking, "What If".
Looking forward to seeing you in the Club,
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Creator, Turbulence Training Certification
PS - Only TT Trainers receive free admission to the TT Trainer Summit in San Diego this June.
If you hesitate and wait to join, the price of admission alone to the TT Trainer Summit will be $197.
Stay tuned for Monday's TT Certification opening announcement.
For Mike, the question is scary.
What if he didn't get certified?
Where would he be?
Find out here and discover the IMPACT he is making now
You'll discover how he more than doubled the size of his bootcamp program and is starting to have a GLOBAL impact in the fitness industry, with his programs now sold in over a dozen countries.
That's serious.
He's even helped three clients win $3500 of my money in the TT Transformation Contests.
You think his clients are showing him a little love after that?
You think?
Just imagine how many lives would have missed OUT on this impact if he didn't get Certified.
But he did, and now he's on a Mission.
Learn more about real IMPACT here
Next week will be the next opportunity for new trainers to get TT Certified and to be part of the 1 Million Mission.
But it will only be available for the first 5 trainers to take action.
It all starts Monday, March 5th.
Don't be left asking, "What If".
Looking forward to seeing you in the Club,
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Creator, Turbulence Training Certification
PS - Only TT Trainers receive free admission to the TT Trainer Summit in San Diego this June.
If you hesitate and wait to join, the price of admission alone to the TT Trainer Summit will be $197.
Stay tuned for Monday's TT Certification opening announcement.
Truth About Travel Workouts
Getting ready for a 5-day trip to Washington, D.C., to attend an Internet business seminar. It's going to be a lot of fun, a busy weekend, and a great chance to meet some smart folks.
But I won't be going off track from my training and nutrition. I don't mind if someone PLANS to go off-track, but I don't like it when someone uses travel as an excuse and complains about getting off-track.
Big difference between the two mindsets.
If you don't want to get off-track, there's no reason to do so. Plan ahead. It should be easier for most people to stay on track with training when they are at a hotel...all they need to do is take an elevator down a few floors to the gym. It's that easy.
Don't be lazy. Don't fall out of your routine and good habits.
You know what happens on trips. You know the obstacles they throw in your way.
So plan. Come up with two solutions to every obstacle.
It's that simple.
That's how you succeed.
I'll be doing my workouts in Washington, and loving it, while having some good meals but staying lean.
Today I biked some hills, and tomorrow I deadlift.
Good times.
Then followed up with a Facebook QnA.
Q: Currently doing MRT may 2011. 6 weeks to go for big wedding. Is this the best fat shredding program? Lost 4" off waist and now can loosely wear lrg shirts. Still have belly though.
Answer:
Justin - That is a great program, but you should change every 4 weeks. Try Oct 2011 TT Metabolic Finishers next.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped...living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of other's opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become." - Steve Jobs
My suggestion on how to live your life
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/live-your-life/
"The spirit, the will to win, and the will to excel are the things that endure. These qualities are so much more important than the events that occur." - Vince Lombardi
Be thankful for what you have and what you have accomplished. A positive attitude goes further in fat loss - and in life - than a negative attitude.
Here's one TT Trainer who I am grateful to have working with my business. Today, he writes, "What if he didn't get certified?" (It's a good thing he did)
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/the-certification-with-a-mission/
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Photo of Bally the Dog giving a speech over here:
=> http://www.Facebook.com/ttfatloss
But I won't be going off track from my training and nutrition. I don't mind if someone PLANS to go off-track, but I don't like it when someone uses travel as an excuse and complains about getting off-track.
Big difference between the two mindsets.
If you don't want to get off-track, there's no reason to do so. Plan ahead. It should be easier for most people to stay on track with training when they are at a hotel...all they need to do is take an elevator down a few floors to the gym. It's that easy.
Don't be lazy. Don't fall out of your routine and good habits.
You know what happens on trips. You know the obstacles they throw in your way.
So plan. Come up with two solutions to every obstacle.
It's that simple.
That's how you succeed.
I'll be doing my workouts in Washington, and loving it, while having some good meals but staying lean.
Today I biked some hills, and tomorrow I deadlift.
Good times.
Then followed up with a Facebook QnA.
Q: Currently doing MRT may 2011. 6 weeks to go for big wedding. Is this the best fat shredding program? Lost 4" off waist and now can loosely wear lrg shirts. Still have belly though.
Answer:
Justin - That is a great program, but you should change every 4 weeks. Try Oct 2011 TT Metabolic Finishers next.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped...living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of other's opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become." - Steve Jobs
My suggestion on how to live your life
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/live-your-life/
"The spirit, the will to win, and the will to excel are the things that endure. These qualities are so much more important than the events that occur." - Vince Lombardi
Be thankful for what you have and what you have accomplished. A positive attitude goes further in fat loss - and in life - than a negative attitude.
Here's one TT Trainer who I am grateful to have working with my business. Today, he writes, "What if he didn't get certified?" (It's a good thing he did)
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/the-certification-with-a-mission/
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Photo of Bally the Dog giving a speech over here:
=> http://www.Facebook.com/ttfatloss
Monday, February 27, 2012
Meathead Monday with Good People in Your Life
My #Meathead Monday training: DB Press, Pullups, BB Row, triceps, face pulls, curls.
And here's a simple, simple Meathead leg workout finisher: 3 sets of 15 reps for narrow-stance barbell squats using 1/3 of your normal 8 rep weight. Whoo, daddy...that's a good time for your quads.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Identify what you want to change. Start working on it today. No excuses...If there is something you've been meaning to do, or someone you've been meaning to talk to, make today the day.
"Whatever your dreams are, start taking them very, very seriously." - Barbara Sher
How to find GOOD people in your life
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/how-to-find-good-people/
Why you should live rich for even one day
- http://internetindependence.com/live-rich
Finally, here's how to overcome your time management problem
- http://www.earlytorise.com/do-it-right-the-first-time/
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
And here's a simple, simple Meathead leg workout finisher: 3 sets of 15 reps for narrow-stance barbell squats using 1/3 of your normal 8 rep weight. Whoo, daddy...that's a good time for your quads.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Identify what you want to change. Start working on it today. No excuses...If there is something you've been meaning to do, or someone you've been meaning to talk to, make today the day.
"Whatever your dreams are, start taking them very, very seriously." - Barbara Sher
How to find GOOD people in your life
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/how-to-find-good-people/
Why you should live rich for even one day
- http://internetindependence.com/live-rich
Finally, here's how to overcome your time management problem
- http://www.earlytorise.com/do-it-right-the-first-time/
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Eat This Way Today
Eat slowly today. Chew your food, don't wolf it down. Enjoy it. Eat things ONE at a time (almonds, nuts, cheat day M&M's). Notice the difference it makes.
Reflect on your relationship with eating...Why do you eat the way you do? Do you live to eat? Why? Are there other activities you can use to replace - if necessary - the emotions you associate with eating?
Things to think about.
Make some connections...it will help you with your long-term lifestyle nutrition changes.
Oh, and drink slowly, too, or even less.
Truth about alcohol and fat loss (and CB's favorite drinks)
- Alcohol and Fat Loss
Your eating and drinking should actually have rules. Speaking of which, I've been thinking a lot about these lately, and I'm going to write a TT article about them this week...and a different way you might want to approach creating your own
- http://www.earlytorise.com/12-rules/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"Whether you think that you can, or that you can't, you are usually right." – Henry Ford
"You're successful when you like who and what you are. Success includes achievement...while choosing and directing your own activities. It means enjoying intimate relationships and loving what you do in life." - Kekich Credo #7
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
www.TurbulenceTrainingCertification.com
Reflect on your relationship with eating...Why do you eat the way you do? Do you live to eat? Why? Are there other activities you can use to replace - if necessary - the emotions you associate with eating?
Things to think about.
Make some connections...it will help you with your long-term lifestyle nutrition changes.
Oh, and drink slowly, too, or even less.
Truth about alcohol and fat loss (and CB's favorite drinks)
- Alcohol and Fat Loss
Your eating and drinking should actually have rules. Speaking of which, I've been thinking a lot about these lately, and I'm going to write a TT article about them this week...and a different way you might want to approach creating your own
- http://www.earlytorise.com/12-rules/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"Whether you think that you can, or that you can't, you are usually right." – Henry Ford
"You're successful when you like who and what you are. Success includes achievement...while choosing and directing your own activities. It means enjoying intimate relationships and loving what you do in life." - Kekich Credo #7
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
www.TurbulenceTrainingCertification.com
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Alcohol and your fat loss
Chances are you're reading this on Sunday morning...hopefully you didn't have too much to drink last night.
Let's talk about a real politically incorrect topic in the fitness world - booze.
So many readers ask, "Can I still drink while on a fat loss program?" And well, the answer is yes, you can do anything you want on a fat loss program...you just have to accept the consequences of your actions.
And what are the consequences of drinking?
Let's talk about a real politically incorrect topic in the fitness world - booze.
So many readers ask, "Can I still drink while on a fat loss program?" And well, the answer is yes, you can do anything you want on a fat loss program...you just have to accept the consequences of your actions.
And what are the consequences of drinking?
And then after a serious discussion, I let you in on...
My favorite beer
My favorite wine
My favorite cocktail
Now you know the deal with booze and your belly fat,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - I gave up booze to dedicate myself to this mission.
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - I gave up booze to dedicate myself to this mission.
Why you must do this
You must track your results, workouts, and diet. The more you know about yourself, and more you use this knowledge, the better your results. That will allow you to succeed faster than ever.
My training today: Squat, squat jumps, split squat, glute ham raise, hanging leg raise.
Classic TT Workouts to check out:
For women
- http://www.turbulencetraining.com/workouts/2006/aug2006ttwomen.shtml
For abs:
- http://www.turbulencetraining.com/workouts/2008/April2008LowerAbs.shtml
New TT Training info:
Accelerated results with workout finishers
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/metabolic-workout-finisher-results/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"Figure out what you want. Focus on it. Find people who have achieved what you want and find out how they think and act, and then follow their lead." – Bill
Harris
"Unless you change how you are, you will always have what you've got." - Jim Rohn
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
My training today: Squat, squat jumps, split squat, glute ham raise, hanging leg raise.
Classic TT Workouts to check out:
For women
- http://www.turbulencetraining.com/workouts/2006/aug2006ttwomen.shtml
For abs:
- http://www.turbulencetraining.com/workouts/2008/April2008LowerAbs.shtml
New TT Training info:
Accelerated results with workout finishers
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/metabolic-workout-finisher-results/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"Figure out what you want. Focus on it. Find people who have achieved what you want and find out how they think and act, and then follow their lead." – Bill
Harris
"Unless you change how you are, you will always have what you've got." - Jim Rohn
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Friday, February 24, 2012
Post-Workout Ice Pellets to the Face
My Meathead training today: Pullups, pushups, db press, db row, triceps extensions, hammer curls.
Today's workout finisher was a 15-minute bike ride directly into ice pellets whipping into my face, combined with rain, uphill. Followed by a 40-minute dog walk in the rain, supersetted with more ice pellets to the face. Got one right in the eye at one point and started laughing and thinking, "if only TT readers could see me now"...
My workout also included these shoulder savers - been doing these exercises consistently again with great results
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_eVY36QMVA
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Never quit. If you stumble, get back up. What happened yesterday no longer matters. Today's another day, so get back on track and move closer to your dreams and goals. You can do it.
Do fewer things well rather than a lot of things half-heartedly. Eliminate the demand on your already strained systems, and give more focus and attention to the priority projects in your life that will make the biggest difference.
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - As Tony Montana once said, ""On the Internet, you gotta create the right offer first. Then when you get the right offer, you get the traffic. Then when you get the traffic, then you get the sales."
More sage wisdom like that in my Unpopular Business Advice column here:
- http://internetindependence.com/get-started-internet-marketing
Today's workout finisher was a 15-minute bike ride directly into ice pellets whipping into my face, combined with rain, uphill. Followed by a 40-minute dog walk in the rain, supersetted with more ice pellets to the face. Got one right in the eye at one point and started laughing and thinking, "if only TT readers could see me now"...
My workout also included these shoulder savers - been doing these exercises consistently again with great results
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_eVY36QMVA
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Never quit. If you stumble, get back up. What happened yesterday no longer matters. Today's another day, so get back on track and move closer to your dreams and goals. You can do it.
Do fewer things well rather than a lot of things half-heartedly. Eliminate the demand on your already strained systems, and give more focus and attention to the priority projects in your life that will make the biggest difference.
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - As Tony Montana once said, ""On the Internet, you gotta create the right offer first. Then when you get the right offer, you get the traffic. Then when you get the traffic, then you get the sales."
More sage wisdom like that in my Unpopular Business Advice column here:
- http://internetindependence.com/get-started-internet-marketing
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Total Body Extension Video
My training today: Hang clean, trap bar deadlift, front squat, glute ham raise. Dog walk x 4. It's nice and sunny here in Toronto, but snow is on the way. Best to get some good beach time in with the dog while we can.
A common question I get is, "What is the total body extension" exercise. Fortunately, Mike Whitfield, CTT, created this total body extension exercise
video:
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0dJw2C9uIo
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Do your best with everything you have control over. (And work to improve the amount of control you have over all aspects of your life…control = freedom). Most people fail to control themselves, and end up only with regrets. They trade minutes of pleasure (i.e. fast food) for days, weeks, months, and years of regret. You must plan ahead to overcome obstacles, rather than trying to "out-cardio" your bad diet. You'll never succeed that way.
Failure isn't bad. Failure isn't final. 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.
Real regrets only come from not doing your best. All else is out of your control. You're measured by results only. Trade excuses and "trying" for results, and expect half-hearted results from half-hearted efforts. Do more than is expected of 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
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
A common question I get is, "What is the total body extension" exercise. Fortunately, Mike Whitfield, CTT, created this total body extension exercise
video:
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0dJw2C9uIo
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Do your best with everything you have control over. (And work to improve the amount of control you have over all aspects of your life…control = freedom). Most people fail to control themselves, and end up only with regrets. They trade minutes of pleasure (i.e. fast food) for days, weeks, months, and years of regret. You must plan ahead to overcome obstacles, rather than trying to "out-cardio" your bad diet. You'll never succeed that way.
Failure isn't bad. Failure isn't final. 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.
Real regrets only come from not doing your best. All else is out of your control. You're measured by results only. Trade excuses and "trying" for results, and expect half-hearted results from half-hearted efforts. Do more than is expected of 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
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Muscle Hangover Wisdom
Having muscle soreness is like being hungover. People say there's things you can do, but really, it's all about prevention. Cut back. What I'm saying is, don't let your biceps do a dozen tequila shots in one workout. Ease into your training (drinking). Don't try to keep up with the big boys (Australians/Polish women). Forget about impressing the ladies with your curling (chugging) ability. And always drink lots of water.
Book recommendation:
Most people will never read this book, partly because of the horrendous title, but it is THE book that could change your life if you are struggling with your mindset. I highly recommend reading, "Psycho-Cybernetics" as soon as possible.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Just start. 5 minutes today. Whatever it is you are trying to improve, give it 5 minutes each day this week. Next week,10 minutes. You can do it. Here's an interesting site that can help you:
http://tinyhabits.com/
"The core of your life is your purpose. Everything in your life, from your diet to your career, must be aligned with your purpose if you are to act with
coherence and integrity in the world. If you know your purpose, your deepest desire, then the secret of success is to discipline your life so that you support your deepest purpose and minimize distractions and detours." - David Deida
My interview with the most successful Internet entrepreneur who has ever been part of my Mastermind groups. We cover everything on this call…how she started
from scratch in 2008 to becoming the BIGGEST selling e-book on Clickbank (ALL categories) in 2011.
- http://internetindependence.com/internet-marketing-success-story
"Work is a chance to give your gifts." - David Deida
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Book recommendation:
Most people will never read this book, partly because of the horrendous title, but it is THE book that could change your life if you are struggling with your mindset. I highly recommend reading, "Psycho-Cybernetics" as soon as possible.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Just start. 5 minutes today. Whatever it is you are trying to improve, give it 5 minutes each day this week. Next week,10 minutes. You can do it. Here's an interesting site that can help you:
http://tinyhabits.com/
"The core of your life is your purpose. Everything in your life, from your diet to your career, must be aligned with your purpose if you are to act with
coherence and integrity in the world. If you know your purpose, your deepest desire, then the secret of success is to discipline your life so that you support your deepest purpose and minimize distractions and detours." - David Deida
My interview with the most successful Internet entrepreneur who has ever been part of my Mastermind groups. We cover everything on this call…how she started
from scratch in 2008 to becoming the BIGGEST selling e-book on Clickbank (ALL categories) in 2011.
- http://internetindependence.com/internet-marketing-success-story
"Work is a chance to give your gifts." - David Deida
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Easy Week
This is an easy week of lifting. I start back up with a real heavy workout on Saturday. Doing lots of dog walks until then, and some upper back and mobility work.
My easy week doesn't really line up with today's quote, but sometimes you just have to back off.
"We don't rise to the level of our expectations – we fall to the level of our training" - Archilochus, Greek Soldier
Again, in case you missed it...
I recorded an MRT audio for you...discover how I set up MRT workouts, MCT circuits, finishers, and get a sample MRT workout using my favorite exercise
- http://InstantTeleseminar.com/?eventid=26767281
And we have this "Nutrition for a Tough Mudder Training" article for you
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/nutrition-for-a-tough-mudder/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tip:
Success begins and ends with your personal responsibility and self-reliance. It lives and dies with YOU and your ability to TAKE ACTION.
And more of my thoughts on self-reliance and personal responsibility
- http://www.earlytorise.com/the-award-goes-to/
Stay strong,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
My easy week doesn't really line up with today's quote, but sometimes you just have to back off.
"We don't rise to the level of our expectations – we fall to the level of our training" - Archilochus, Greek Soldier
Again, in case you missed it...
I recorded an MRT audio for you...discover how I set up MRT workouts, MCT circuits, finishers, and get a sample MRT workout using my favorite exercise
- http://InstantTeleseminar.com/?eventid=26767281
And we have this "Nutrition for a Tough Mudder Training" article for you
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/nutrition-for-a-tough-mudder/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tip:
Success begins and ends with your personal responsibility and self-reliance. It lives and dies with YOU and your ability to TAKE ACTION.
And more of my thoughts on self-reliance and personal responsibility
- http://www.earlytorise.com/the-award-goes-to/
Stay strong,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Monday, February 20, 2012
Ab workout finishers vs crunches
I'm embarrassed for what passes as "ab workouts" from today's fitness magazines. Still with the crunches after all these years.
Abs Workout Finisher - Sample Workout <= get the circuit here
Maybe in 10 years time the fitness magazines will have caught up and will publish something like this.
Try it out,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
New MRT Audio Program for you (free)
It's an easy training week for me. I just did a light lower body and mobility workout. Light training means more time to create content for you.
Recorded an MRT audio for you...discover how I set up MRT workouts, MCT circuits, finishers, and get a sample MRT workout using my favorite exercise
- http://InstantTeleseminar.com/?eventid=26767281
How to improve your workout and get faster results
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/ab-workout-finishers-results/
Today's Nutrition Debate:
I've never had a cup of coffee in my life. Now there's nothing wrong with a little caffeine or coffee, but be careful...a Grande Starbucks coffee has 330 mg of caffeine - equal to more than 4 red bulls.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"People will do almost anything to stay in their comfort zones. If you want to accomplish anything, get out of your comfort zone. Strive to increase order and discipline in your life." - Kekich Credo #1.....Change your mindset. You are a person who can and will succeed. Truly believe. Start today.
The mistakes of your past are not who you are now. No matter what you've done in your life you have a second chance that starts today. It is your time to choose who you will be and who you will become, for the rest of your life. You are certainly not too old, too young, or too broke to add value to the world, to give, create or inspire. If you need to, let the past go and start fresh, right here, right now.
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Gimme gimme gimme. I'm greedy.
This is what I want from you
- http://internetindependence.com/what-i-want-from-you
Recorded an MRT audio for you...discover how I set up MRT workouts, MCT circuits, finishers, and get a sample MRT workout using my favorite exercise
- http://InstantTeleseminar.com/?eventid=26767281
How to improve your workout and get faster results
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/ab-workout-finishers-results/
Today's Nutrition Debate:
I've never had a cup of coffee in my life. Now there's nothing wrong with a little caffeine or coffee, but be careful...a Grande Starbucks coffee has 330 mg of caffeine - equal to more than 4 red bulls.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"People will do almost anything to stay in their comfort zones. If you want to accomplish anything, get out of your comfort zone. Strive to increase order and discipline in your life." - Kekich Credo #1.....Change your mindset. You are a person who can and will succeed. Truly believe. Start today.
The mistakes of your past are not who you are now. No matter what you've done in your life you have a second chance that starts today. It is your time to choose who you will be and who you will become, for the rest of your life. You are certainly not too old, too young, or too broke to add value to the world, to give, create or inspire. If you need to, let the past go and start fresh, right here, right now.
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Gimme gimme gimme. I'm greedy.
This is what I want from you
- http://internetindependence.com/what-i-want-from-you
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Super Nutrition Sunday
When it comes to your nutrition you have to Plan, Prepare, and most importantly, Commit. Be a robotic action taker. Create your meal plan. Do your shopping. Set aside time to prepare your food. This is what separates the winners from the frustrated. Time to get serious.
Protein bar problem (and solution)
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/protein-bar/
A good article on weight watchers from wired magazine...important lessons on what makes a weight loss program work
- http://www.wired.com/magazine/2011/12/ff_weightwatchers/all/1
Awesome finisher...save some energy for this one: Lunge Jumps (20 seconds), Pushups (30 seconds) Total Body Extensions (40 seconds), Mountain Climbers (50 seconds), Jumping Jacks (60 seconds). Rest 1 minute, repeat up to 2 more times.
Abs workout finishers for your six pack blueprint
- http://turbulencetrainingforabs.com/abs-workout-finishers/
Another abs finisher article (sample workout)
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/abs-finishers/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"Where there is no vision the people perish." - Proverbs 29:18. You must, absolutely must, have a vision for your life/biz. Start here with this powerful exercise
- http://internetindependence.com/your-vision
Might be time to update my Top 10 books...what are your suggestions
- http://internetindependence.com/business-books
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Protein bar problem (and solution)
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/protein-bar/
A good article on weight watchers from wired magazine...important lessons on what makes a weight loss program work
- http://www.wired.com/magazine/2011/12/ff_weightwatchers/all/1
Awesome finisher...save some energy for this one: Lunge Jumps (20 seconds), Pushups (30 seconds) Total Body Extensions (40 seconds), Mountain Climbers (50 seconds), Jumping Jacks (60 seconds). Rest 1 minute, repeat up to 2 more times.
Abs workout finishers for your six pack blueprint
- http://turbulencetrainingforabs.com/abs-workout-finishers/
Another abs finisher article (sample workout)
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/abs-finishers/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"Where there is no vision the people perish." - Proverbs 29:18. You must, absolutely must, have a vision for your life/biz. Start here with this powerful exercise
- http://internetindependence.com/your-vision
Might be time to update my Top 10 books...what are your suggestions
- http://internetindependence.com/business-books
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Your Metabolic Rate
The keys to your future are your daily habits today. Start implementing new positive behaviors today. Make them a habit. Create a better future.
What is your metabolic rate?
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/what-is-metabolic-rate/
Also added a few new photos of my Nicaragua trip over here
- http://www.facebook.com/ttfatloss
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tip:
Stand up to a challenge today. Face a fear square on. Attack an attitude that is holding you back. Make today your day. "You can get through anything one day at a time." - Bob Parsons
Remember that very little is needed to make a happy life. - Marcus Aurelius
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
What is your metabolic rate?
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/what-is-metabolic-rate/
Also added a few new photos of my Nicaragua trip over here
- http://www.facebook.com/ttfatloss
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tip:
Stand up to a challenge today. Face a fear square on. Attack an attitude that is holding you back. Make today your day. "You can get through anything one day at a time." - Bob Parsons
Remember that very little is needed to make a happy life. - Marcus Aurelius
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Friday, February 17, 2012
CB Workout in Details Magazine
Free workout from ol' CB in the April issue of Details magazine. Yep, Details. Surprizes. Someone just told me they've read the issue, so it must be out now. Make sure you get APRIL. Don't get March and then yell at me. Like I did. I bought March b/c I thought it was going to be in there.
Also, I have a tip in the David Beckham issue of Men's Health. More magazine announcements soon...
Today's Workout:
Cleans, deadlifts, front squat, glute ham raises.
Today's Training Resource...another old man's old-man warm-up:
http://www.jimwendler.com/2012/02/simple-stretching/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Admit to – and learn from – your mistakes. Mistakes are actually great things that happen to all of us…because with the knowledge you gain from them, you are able to achieve the best things in your life. Without the lows in life, the highs would never really seem that high.
"Stop hoping for a completion of anything in life... Do what you love to do, what you are waiting to do, what you've been born to do, now." – David Deida
Spend less money on yourself and more money on other people - you will be happier. - Michael Norton
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - I'm booked for this epic Maverick Business Adventure trip
- http://www.maverick1000.com/deadlypersuasion/
Also, I have a tip in the David Beckham issue of Men's Health. More magazine announcements soon...
Today's Workout:
Cleans, deadlifts, front squat, glute ham raises.
Today's Training Resource...another old man's old-man warm-up:
http://www.jimwendler.com/2012/02/simple-stretching/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Admit to – and learn from – your mistakes. Mistakes are actually great things that happen to all of us…because with the knowledge you gain from them, you are able to achieve the best things in your life. Without the lows in life, the highs would never really seem that high.
"Stop hoping for a completion of anything in life... Do what you love to do, what you are waiting to do, what you've been born to do, now." – David Deida
Spend less money on yourself and more money on other people - you will be happier. - Michael Norton
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - I'm booked for this epic Maverick Business Adventure trip
- http://www.maverick1000.com/deadlypersuasion/
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Leaving Nicaragua with Kickbutt Mindset Tips
No workout today. Starting my journey back to Toronto. Will get home tonight and then journey back to the farm to walk the dog. Looking forward to it.
Posted some photos from Nicaragua on my Facebook page here:
- http://www.TurbulenceTrainingFanpage.com
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips
"Men who have lived significant lives are men who never waited: not for money, security, ease or women." – David Deida
"Make big plans, that's the way to make big things happen. Write down your plans. Share them with trusted colleagues & accomplices" - Seth Godin
"Choice of attention—to pay attention to this and ignore that—is to the inner life what choice of action is to the outer. In both cases, a man is responsible for his choice and must accept the consequences." – W.H. Auden
"The best investment you will ever make is your steady increase of knowledge. Invest in yourself. Thirty minutes of study per day eventually makes you an expert in any subject – but only if you apply that knowledge. Study alone is no substitute for experience." – Kekich Credo 93
How to use the fiverr for backlinks (Nicky Parsons on the run update)
- http://internetindependence.com/fiverr-com-seo-backlinks
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Posted some photos from Nicaragua on my Facebook page here:
- http://www.TurbulenceTrainingFanpage.com
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips
"Men who have lived significant lives are men who never waited: not for money, security, ease or women." – David Deida
"Make big plans, that's the way to make big things happen. Write down your plans. Share them with trusted colleagues & accomplices" - Seth Godin
"Choice of attention—to pay attention to this and ignore that—is to the inner life what choice of action is to the outer. In both cases, a man is responsible for his choice and must accept the consequences." – W.H. Auden
"The best investment you will ever make is your steady increase of knowledge. Invest in yourself. Thirty minutes of study per day eventually makes you an expert in any subject – but only if you apply that knowledge. Study alone is no substitute for experience." – Kekich Credo 93
How to use the fiverr for backlinks (Nicky Parsons on the run update)
- http://internetindependence.com/fiverr-com-seo-backlinks
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Common Fitness Question and Easiest Solution
Here's a common question I get:
Q: At a standstill. I train 6/7times per week, 5 weights, 1 long cardio and 2/3 intervals included. I have been training muscle groups (3 sets. 8reps) but I'm not seeing any gains now and getting a bit stale. Any suggestions to mix it up?
Answer:
What do you mean gains? What are your goals? What training program are you using? If you want to gain muscle, use one of the TT Meatheads programs. If you want advanced fat loss then start with TT for Buff Dudes and Hot Chicks or TT Metabolic Resistance Training.
But please, stop trying to design your own if you aren't an expert.
You can ALL of the workouts I've ever created for just $97 here:
- http://www.turbulencetraining.com/exclusiveAllAccessPass/
PLUS, you get EVERY workout I'm going to create for the next 12 months.
That's less than 77 cents per workout.
Why would you waste all of your time and energy trying to figure this out on your own when I've spent over 17 years, including 2 of them getting a Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology, to create the world's best workouts.
Isn't your body worth 77 cents - instead of another wasted 6 weeks while you try and figure this out yourself?
Get the workouts here:
- http://www.turbulencetraining.com/exclusiveAllAccessPass/
And another common question:
Hey CB, hope all is going great this year. While traveling what do you suggest as far as travel food? Do you just bring protein powders, nuts, etc?
Answer:
Yes, and then go to the grocery store as soon as you land. I covered this recently on my blog at
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/best-nutrition-tip-for-2012/
If all else fails, remember the 7-word diet to follow: "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." - Michael Pollan, "Food Rules"
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"You don't have to live your life the way others expect you to. You can do good things for yourself and make the world a better place at the same time." – Chris Guillebeau
Help others. "Make a difference. Live a life that matters." – Frank McKinney
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Writing you from here beside the Pacific Ocean in Nicaragua
- http://www.facebook.com/TheNewEarlyToRise
Had dinner with Rich Schefren last night here in Nicaragua...funny guy, lots of wisdom. Here's one of his previous articles
- http://www.earlytorise.com/how-to-make-more-money-during-a-recession#main
Q: At a standstill. I train 6/7times per week, 5 weights, 1 long cardio and 2/3 intervals included. I have been training muscle groups (3 sets. 8reps) but I'm not seeing any gains now and getting a bit stale. Any suggestions to mix it up?
Answer:
What do you mean gains? What are your goals? What training program are you using? If you want to gain muscle, use one of the TT Meatheads programs. If you want advanced fat loss then start with TT for Buff Dudes and Hot Chicks or TT Metabolic Resistance Training.
But please, stop trying to design your own if you aren't an expert.
You can ALL of the workouts I've ever created for just $97 here:
- http://www.turbulencetraining.com/exclusiveAllAccessPass/
PLUS, you get EVERY workout I'm going to create for the next 12 months.
That's less than 77 cents per workout.
Why would you waste all of your time and energy trying to figure this out on your own when I've spent over 17 years, including 2 of them getting a Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology, to create the world's best workouts.
Isn't your body worth 77 cents - instead of another wasted 6 weeks while you try and figure this out yourself?
Get the workouts here:
- http://www.turbulencetraining.com/exclusiveAllAccessPass/
And another common question:
Hey CB, hope all is going great this year. While traveling what do you suggest as far as travel food? Do you just bring protein powders, nuts, etc?
Answer:
Yes, and then go to the grocery store as soon as you land. I covered this recently on my blog at
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/best-nutrition-tip-for-2012/
If all else fails, remember the 7-word diet to follow: "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." - Michael Pollan, "Food Rules"
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"You don't have to live your life the way others expect you to. You can do good things for yourself and make the world a better place at the same time." – Chris Guillebeau
Help others. "Make a difference. Live a life that matters." – Frank McKinney
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Writing you from here beside the Pacific Ocean in Nicaragua
- http://www.facebook.com/TheNewEarlyToRise
Had dinner with Rich Schefren last night here in Nicaragua...funny guy, lots of wisdom. Here's one of his previous articles
- http://www.earlytorise.com/how-to-make-more-money-during-a-recession#main
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
How to measure body fat
One of the most common problems in the TT Transformation Contest is that folks don't know how to measure body fat.
So we wrote an article for you here:
How to measure body fat
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/how-to-measure-body-fat/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
People want to hang around winners. They want leaders – so lead them. Have the courage to take the criticism.
My suggestion to you is to learn to be comfortable in your own skin. Be true to yourself and your message. People respect people who truly believe in what they are doing and who are comfortable in their own skin. Don't be embarrassed by what makes you unique, be proud of it instead.
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Happy Ballantyne's Day TT Workout special for you
- http://www.turbulencetraining.com/exclusiveAllAccessPass/
"Thanks for this hook up! anyone who doesnt take advantage is a darn fool!" - Craig Oc, TT Facebook page member
So we wrote an article for you here:
How to measure body fat
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/how-to-measure-body-fat/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
People want to hang around winners. They want leaders – so lead them. Have the courage to take the criticism.
My suggestion to you is to learn to be comfortable in your own skin. Be true to yourself and your message. People respect people who truly believe in what they are doing and who are comfortable in their own skin. Don't be embarrassed by what makes you unique, be proud of it instead.
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Happy Ballantyne's Day TT Workout special for you
- http://www.turbulencetraining.com/exclusiveAllAccessPass/
"Thanks for this hook up! anyone who doesnt take advantage is a darn fool!" - Craig Oc, TT Facebook page member
Monday, February 13, 2012
Ballantyne's Day Celebration
It comes but once per year...
...Ballantyne's Day.
The day that St. Ballantyne drove out all the belly fat from his native Scotanada (a mythical country combining the best of both Scotland and Canada...i.e. where they wear beaver pelt kilts and play a hybrid sport of curling-hockey with legend Wayne MacGretzky).
Ballantyne's Day is a time for great celebration.
And this year, St. Ballantyne's great-great-awesome-great grandson, Craig Ballantyne, is celebrating by giving you every single TT workout for just 77 cents each.
Go here to take advantage of the greatest deal in TT history
...Ballantyne's Day.
The day that St. Ballantyne drove out all the belly fat from his native Scotanada (a mythical country combining the best of both Scotland and Canada...i.e. where they wear beaver pelt kilts and play a hybrid sport of curling-hockey with legend Wayne MacGretzky).
Ballantyne's Day is a time for great celebration.
And this year, St. Ballantyne's great-great-awesome-great grandson, Craig Ballantyne, is celebrating by giving you every single TT workout for just 77 cents each.
Go here to take advantage of the greatest deal in TT history
You'll get EVERY TT MRT program, every TT Meathead workout, ALL of the TT Abs and Nutrition bonuses, access to every TT bodyweight program and bootcamp manual, PLUS first access to all TT programs released in the next 12 months.
Get EVERY TT Workout here for pennies
All of this for literally 77 cents per workout...or even better, 33 cents per fat burning day between now and next Ballantyne's Day.
You can't afford to miss out on this amazing deal.
This is the best holiday of the year,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Ballantyne's Day is clearly the most...
...important holiday in the fitness season.
Where else can you get 121 PROVEN workouts for MUCH less than $1 each?
Get the best Turbulence Training deal EVER <== Limited availability
Plus you get all of the upcoming TT workouts and diet programs for the next 12 months, including:
1. TT Adventure Race Training
2. TT Metabolic Bootcamps - 21 New Bootcamp Workouts
3. 51 Interval Training Workouts
4. TT Bodyweight Cardio 5
5. The AWESOME Diet
As a TT Platinum Member, you'll get first access to these programs when they are released in 2012.
Reserve your priority access here
Wishing you your best Ballantyne's Day ever.
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