On the menu today for me will be pushups and pullups. Going to do a max reps test.
Crush your old pullup and pushup records with the info here
- http://challengeworkouts.com/blog
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Create the desire within yourself to make you TAKE ACTION to satisfy your needs and wants. Motivation and inspiration can truly only come from within.
Just do it. It’s less painful to do it than it is to sit around and think about it or feel guilty that you haven’t started yet. Once you get started, things will get done.
“Rehearsing failure is simply a bad habit, not a productive use of your time. When you choose to visualize the path that works, you're more likely to shore it up and create an environment where it can take place. “ – Seth Godin
And...
“Don’t be concerned with other people’s impressions of you. They are dazzled and deluded by appearances. Stick with your purpose. This alone will strengthen your will and give your life coherence.” – Epictetus
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - The Truth About Your Value at work and in your career...
- http://www.earlytorise.com/the-truth-about-your-value/
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Squats
Starting a new 4 week program this week, and so the first few workouts are with slightly less weight.
Today was 3 types of squats.
First, light and fast. Eight sets of two reps with 135 pounds.
Second, traditional heavy powerlifting squats.
Third, high bar, Olympic squats for volume (4x10).
Followed by pullups, leg curls, and cable abs.
Here are some more new training methods
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/workout-methods-2/
4 minute workouts vs slow cardio (interview with ol' CB)
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/four-minute-workouts-vs-slow-cardio/
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 on move closer to your dreams and goals. You can do it. Never give up on what really matters to you.
Sure, some days you might have big breakthroughs, or you might attend a life-changing weekend seminar, but most improvements in life come from being a little bit better every single day. Keep on pushing. And never give up on what is important to you. Get Better Today!
“Take care to distinguish between things you can control and things you can’t, so that you will no longer worry about the things you can’t control and will instead focus your attention on the things you can control.” – William B. Irvine, “A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy”
And be positive.
There is so much GOOD out there in the world - and on this FB page! - if you'll just let it into your life. It's overwhelming, really.
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Today was 3 types of squats.
First, light and fast. Eight sets of two reps with 135 pounds.
Second, traditional heavy powerlifting squats.
Third, high bar, Olympic squats for volume (4x10).
Followed by pullups, leg curls, and cable abs.
Here are some more new training methods
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/workout-methods-2/
4 minute workouts vs slow cardio (interview with ol' CB)
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/four-minute-workouts-vs-slow-cardio/
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 on move closer to your dreams and goals. You can do it. Never give up on what really matters to you.
Sure, some days you might have big breakthroughs, or you might attend a life-changing weekend seminar, but most improvements in life come from being a little bit better every single day. Keep on pushing. And never give up on what is important to you. Get Better Today!
“Take care to distinguish between things you can control and things you can’t, so that you will no longer worry about the things you can’t control and will instead focus your attention on the things you can control.” – William B. Irvine, “A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy”
And be positive.
There is so much GOOD out there in the world - and on this FB page! - if you'll just let it into your life. It's overwhelming, really.
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Monday, February 25, 2013
free seminar with Craig on NEW methods
Good news.
The dates have been set for the 3rd Turbulence Training
Summitt, and as a Certified TT Trainer, you would get to
The dates have been set for the 3rd Turbulence Training
Summitt, and as a Certified TT Trainer, you would get to
attend this event for FREE.
It will be June 21-22nd, in San Diego, California.
It will be June 21-22nd, in San Diego, California.
We just wrapped up the contract with an amazing hotel where
we'll be doing morning bootcamps outdoors high above the
San Diego skyline. It's going to be magical.
Martin Rooney, the world-famous and HIGH-energy "Training
For Warriors" guru is our guest speaker.
For Warriors" guru is our guest speaker.
I'll be sharing all of my latest workouts - including the "Grindhouse
Method" - plus the Four Pillars to Transformation that you - and your
Method" - plus the Four Pillars to Transformation that you - and your
clients - MUST have in your life to succeed and make BIG changes.
Plus, I'll be joined by Bedros Keuilian and all of the superstar
trainers in the TT world like Mike Whitfield, Brian Kalakay,
Catherine Gordon, and Scott Rawcliffe.
If you're not TT Certified, you'll still be allowed to join
us at the event, but it will cost you a few hundred bucks,
and you won't get the sweet goody bag or VIP access.
This your last chance to join the TT Certification before
we take a big break from accepting new TT Trainers.
This your last chance to join the TT Certification before
we take a big break from accepting new TT Trainers.
Get TT Certified here <= Gets you free access to TT Trainer Summit
Now I know some potential TT Trainers had questions about
the TT Certification, so here they are with my answers:
Q - "Hi Craig, I run a boot camp and am considering your
TT certification. We do mostly body weight and some
kettlebells...is equipment other than that necessary? Space
is an issue. Thanks." - Kristina
Answer:
Hi Kristina, thanks for your question and interest. There
will be no problem. The certification shows you how to get
better results for your clients no matter what - and shows
you how to get more clients too.
Q - "Hi Craig, any plans to extend this certification within
Asia?" - Francisco
Answer:
Francisco, there is no geographical limitation. Everything
is done by online video, so you can get started immediately,
no matter where you are in the world.
Q - "How does the cert work are there exams/tests etc after
watching the DVDs?" - Lisa
Answer:
Yes Lisa, there is a 3-part exam. The first part is multiple
choice, the second is 5 essay questions, and the 3rd part
is an 8-week fat loss program design choosing from one of
three case studies. I will mark all of these personally.
Looking forward to yours.
Q - "So, what is the time line on this? How long will it take
to learn the program, prepare for, and take the exam? Can I
do this on a part-time basis? Is there still room?" - Shelley
Answer:
Hi Shelley, there is still room, but the Certification is
closing down tonight so I can work with the new trainers
and mark their exams - it takes a while.
As for the exam, there is about 15 hours worth of video to
watch. You can do this on your own schedule and then submit
the exam and program design that must be completed.
Alright, that's it for now, I think. Really excited to work
with you on this.
the TT Certification, so here they are with my answers:
Q - "Hi Craig, I run a boot camp and am considering your
TT certification. We do mostly body weight and some
kettlebells...is equipment other than that necessary? Space
is an issue. Thanks." - Kristina
Answer:
Hi Kristina, thanks for your question and interest. There
will be no problem. The certification shows you how to get
better results for your clients no matter what - and shows
you how to get more clients too.
Q - "Hi Craig, any plans to extend this certification within
Asia?" - Francisco
Answer:
Francisco, there is no geographical limitation. Everything
is done by online video, so you can get started immediately,
no matter where you are in the world.
Q - "How does the cert work are there exams/tests etc after
watching the DVDs?" - Lisa
Answer:
Yes Lisa, there is a 3-part exam. The first part is multiple
choice, the second is 5 essay questions, and the 3rd part
is an 8-week fat loss program design choosing from one of
three case studies. I will mark all of these personally.
Looking forward to yours.
Q - "So, what is the time line on this? How long will it take
to learn the program, prepare for, and take the exam? Can I
do this on a part-time basis? Is there still room?" - Shelley
Answer:
Hi Shelley, there is still room, but the Certification is
closing down tonight so I can work with the new trainers
and mark their exams - it takes a while.
As for the exam, there is about 15 hours worth of video to
watch. You can do this on your own schedule and then submit
the exam and program design that must be completed.
Alright, that's it for now, I think. Really excited to work
with you on this.
If you still have any remaining questions, just hit reply
or email us at TurbulenceTrainingHelp@gmail.com
Looking forward to seeing you,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT, MS
Creator, Turbulence Training Certification
PS - See you in San Diego this June.
Get up and Grind
Yesterday I did an experimental bodyweight circuit training session.
This was done for the upcoming "TT Grinding" program. In honor of Ray Lewis and his "Rise and Grind" tweets. I even invented a new tempo for pushups that you'll love. Stay tuned.
Today, I'll either try another experimental bodyweight workout outside in the Tampa sunshine, or I'll head to a local LA Fitness for an experimental squat session.
Always learning, right?
Why?
This quote explains it all...
“Do something every single day. Make it a habit. The more of it you do, the better you can get at it. Every day is an opportunity to get better.” – Andrew Rifkin
Later today I head back to Toronto, but yesterday we got out on the Jet Skis down here (my first time, I grew up a snowmobiler, not a jet skier). It was a great time. Fast too, hitting 66mph on the smooth water, but it was even more fun going 20 mph over the choppy waves out on the Gulf of Mexico. Fun times.
Hope you had a great weekend...now let's Rise and Grind.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips & Success Stories:
“Where you grew up has no bearing on where YOU DECIDE you are going to be today.” – Dan Kennedy…
You control everything. Your success is your responsibility...
"Stop being a prisoner of your past. Become the architect of your future." - Robin Sharma
“Every difficulty in life presents us with an opportunity to turn inward and to invoke our own submerged inner resources. The trials we endure can and should introduce us to our strengths…Dig deeply. You possess strengths you might not realize you have. Find the right one. Use it…You will stop feeling overwhelmed so much of the time.” – Epictetus, The Art of Living
Take a look at this FANTASTIC post from one of our ETR $100K Transformation Contest members...I'm sure this gets others fired up to stick to their goals....
"Today is Sunday.. The first time in over 40 years that I haven't smoked a single cigarrette in 7 days!!
Hurray for me!!
I am starting to feel what I had thought for a long time: if I could quit smoking I could do ANYTHING.
I mean, I have overcome the fear of NOT smoking for one full week. What else am I afraid of that doesn't let me go forward in the wealth aspect of my life?"
***
What does this help you think that you can achieve?
"There are an infinite number of new opportunities. Actively seek them out, and position yourself to recognize and take advantage of them." - Kekich Credo #68
Get inspired by this little book that changed one man's life:
- http://www.earlytorise.com/book-that-changed-his-life-2/
And discover your Purpose Driven Business here:
- http://internetindependence.com/purpose-driven-business
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Don't forget to...
Help others. Add value. Improve someone's life today. Do something nice, unexpectedly for someone. Transform their day.
This was done for the upcoming "TT Grinding" program. In honor of Ray Lewis and his "Rise and Grind" tweets. I even invented a new tempo for pushups that you'll love. Stay tuned.
Today, I'll either try another experimental bodyweight workout outside in the Tampa sunshine, or I'll head to a local LA Fitness for an experimental squat session.
Always learning, right?
Why?
This quote explains it all...
“Do something every single day. Make it a habit. The more of it you do, the better you can get at it. Every day is an opportunity to get better.” – Andrew Rifkin
Later today I head back to Toronto, but yesterday we got out on the Jet Skis down here (my first time, I grew up a snowmobiler, not a jet skier). It was a great time. Fast too, hitting 66mph on the smooth water, but it was even more fun going 20 mph over the choppy waves out on the Gulf of Mexico. Fun times.
Hope you had a great weekend...now let's Rise and Grind.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips & Success Stories:
“Where you grew up has no bearing on where YOU DECIDE you are going to be today.” – Dan Kennedy…
You control everything. Your success is your responsibility...
"Stop being a prisoner of your past. Become the architect of your future." - Robin Sharma
“Every difficulty in life presents us with an opportunity to turn inward and to invoke our own submerged inner resources. The trials we endure can and should introduce us to our strengths…Dig deeply. You possess strengths you might not realize you have. Find the right one. Use it…You will stop feeling overwhelmed so much of the time.” – Epictetus, The Art of Living
Take a look at this FANTASTIC post from one of our ETR $100K Transformation Contest members...I'm sure this gets others fired up to stick to their goals....
"Today is Sunday.. The first time in over 40 years that I haven't smoked a single cigarrette in 7 days!!
Hurray for me!!
I am starting to feel what I had thought for a long time: if I could quit smoking I could do ANYTHING.
I mean, I have overcome the fear of NOT smoking for one full week. What else am I afraid of that doesn't let me go forward in the wealth aspect of my life?"
***
What does this help you think that you can achieve?
"There are an infinite number of new opportunities. Actively seek them out, and position yourself to recognize and take advantage of them." - Kekich Credo #68
Get inspired by this little book that changed one man's life:
- http://www.earlytorise.com/book-that-changed-his-life-2/
And discover your Purpose Driven Business here:
- http://internetindependence.com/purpose-driven-business
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Don't forget to...
Help others. Add value. Improve someone's life today. Do something nice, unexpectedly for someone. Transform their day.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
The TT Certification and the 10 Million Mission
Thanks for your interest in the new TT Certification!
The Turbulence Training Certification is the BEST and most
advanced Fat Loss Program Design certification. Hands down.
advanced Fat Loss Program Design certification. Hands down.
And it's finally available again...the TT Certification is open
for a massive membership drive this week only.
I can't wait to work with you on bringing our 10 Million Mission
to the world and transforming the lives of TEN million people.
PLUS...it shows you how to build your business, get more clients,
and be part of the 10 Million Mission, dedicated to helping men and
women all over the world transform their lives.
and be part of the 10 Million Mission, dedicated to helping men and
women all over the world transform their lives.
You can do this from any country in the world because your
content is delivered online - and you'll also receive a special
shipment direct to your doorstep featuring all of the content
and the special monthly training and client attraction secrets.
shipment direct to your doorstep featuring all of the content
and the special monthly training and client attraction secrets.
You'll learn the secrets of creating the fastest, most effective
fat loss workouts for your clients...as well as Step-by-Step
blueprints for attracting more clients into your business.
fat loss workouts for your clients...as well as Step-by-Step
blueprints for attracting more clients into your business.
This has worked for now-famous TT Trainers like Mike Whitfield,
Brian Kalakay, Kate Vidulich, and Chris Lopez...and it will work
for you, too.
Brian Kalakay, Kate Vidulich, and Chris Lopez...and it will work
for you, too.
Looking forward to having you as part of TEAM TURBULENCE.
But this special introductory offer for the TT Certification is only
available until Thursday...then the price doubles.
Sincerely,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Creator, TT Certification
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Creator, TT Certification
No Equipment Workout and No Dairy Diet
It will be a NO equipment bodyweight circuit for me today.
Going to get through 250 bodyweight squats, 100 cross body mountain climbers, hopefully some TRX rows, and few other moves.
(Oh, and hopefully do all of this outside in Joel Marion's backyard in the St. Pete's sunshine).
Here's another FREE no-equipment bodyweight circuit workout for you
- http://www.turbulencetraining.com/bw400giftforyou
Now Joel's is a great place to be this weekend for an outside workout. Much better than Toronto. Plus, yesterday we had a birthday party for his daughter, and yes, there was a bouncy castle and pony rides. Pretty amazing. You can see some funny photos at:
www.TurbulenceTrainingFanpage.com
However...
The Italian dinner feast (at Joel's house last night) was not a great place to be when you're on a gluten-free, dairy-free diet. Ha!
Birthday cake was clearly not on the menu for me.
Am I missing out?
I don't feel like it.
Others might. But I'm over it.
Fortunately I don't get crazy cravings for any foods.
Would it have been nice to have some cake? Sure. Did I still have an amazing time? Yes.
However, if I HAD eaten the cake (or the chicken parm), my fingers would have swollen up. You can read more about my "Reynaud's issue" here:
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/dairy-free-diet/
So the negatives of the bad food outweigh the positives of eating it. That's just the way it is. No big deal. There are plenty of healthy, delicious foods that I can eat. And it's easier to stay ripped and have high energy levels all the time this way.
Don't get me wrong, there are mornings that I'd love to have a bowl of cereal. But my blender drinks rock, so I'm surviving and thriving.
As for dinner last night, honestly, I wish we had went out for steak, but it just didn't turn out that way. Hopefully tonight. So that's my weekend update, hope you are enjoying yours.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tip:
Quit procrastinating. Quit spending your energy on little things. Quit letting little limitations stand in the way of BIG breakthroughs.
Stay strong and get stronger,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
www.HomeWorkoutRevolution.com
PS - Why I do what I do...
...my 10 million mission.
Learn more here:
- www.TurbulenceTrainingCertification.com
Going to get through 250 bodyweight squats, 100 cross body mountain climbers, hopefully some TRX rows, and few other moves.
(Oh, and hopefully do all of this outside in Joel Marion's backyard in the St. Pete's sunshine).
Here's another FREE no-equipment bodyweight circuit workout for you
- http://www.turbulencetraining.com/bw400giftforyou
Now Joel's is a great place to be this weekend for an outside workout. Much better than Toronto. Plus, yesterday we had a birthday party for his daughter, and yes, there was a bouncy castle and pony rides. Pretty amazing. You can see some funny photos at:
www.TurbulenceTrainingFanpage.com
However...
The Italian dinner feast (at Joel's house last night) was not a great place to be when you're on a gluten-free, dairy-free diet. Ha!
Birthday cake was clearly not on the menu for me.
Am I missing out?
I don't feel like it.
Others might. But I'm over it.
Fortunately I don't get crazy cravings for any foods.
Would it have been nice to have some cake? Sure. Did I still have an amazing time? Yes.
However, if I HAD eaten the cake (or the chicken parm), my fingers would have swollen up. You can read more about my "Reynaud's issue" here:
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/dairy-free-diet/
So the negatives of the bad food outweigh the positives of eating it. That's just the way it is. No big deal. There are plenty of healthy, delicious foods that I can eat. And it's easier to stay ripped and have high energy levels all the time this way.
Don't get me wrong, there are mornings that I'd love to have a bowl of cereal. But my blender drinks rock, so I'm surviving and thriving.
As for dinner last night, honestly, I wish we had went out for steak, but it just didn't turn out that way. Hopefully tonight. So that's my weekend update, hope you are enjoying yours.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tip:
Quit procrastinating. Quit spending your energy on little things. Quit letting little limitations stand in the way of BIG breakthroughs.
Stay strong and get stronger,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
www.HomeWorkoutRevolution.com
PS - Why I do what I do...
...my 10 million mission.
Learn more here:
- www.TurbulenceTrainingCertification.com
Saturday, February 23, 2013
The Ten Million Transformation Mission
Yesterday morning Joel Marion and I drove from St. Petersburg over to
the legendary PowerHouse Gym in Tampa, Florida. We had an amazing
metabolic meathead workout (will share tomorrow).
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Anyways, I'm really hoping there will be pony rides at this party. We'll see.
Have a great day and I'll be back with two AWESOME workouts tomorrow.
On the drive over, Joel asked me about the future of Turbulence Training.
For the next 10 minutes I explained how my focus in 2013 focus will
be on filming more follow-along workout videos (bodyweight and
dumbbell). It's going to be an awesome year - so glad you are here for it.
But your success, and the future of Turbulence Training, all starts
with a mission...powered by an event that happened to me at age 4.
That's right. I do what I do all because of something that happened
over 33 years ago. That moment has stuck with me all these years and is
driving me to help TEN Million men and women transform their lives by
2020.
I filmed a video on this Mission here <= why I do what I do
Now I must apologize for two things in the video. First, the
lighting isn't great (all future videos will be 10x's better!). And
second, I mention a "ONE" million mission in the video...
...but just last weekend I decided to think BIGGER. I added a zero.
Turbulence Training is going to help 10 Million men and women, just
like you, to get lean, look sexy, burn fat, and build muscle.
I'm dedicated to this mission. And you can help.
Thank you so much for being a part of all of this. All of your
support, feedback, suggestions, and love for Bally the Dog is greatly
appreciated.
We're all in this together. Turbulence Training will be with you every step, every set, and every rep of the way.
Tomorrow I'll be back with one of my most inspirational articles
ever...and two workouts for you to kick-start your amazing week.
Stay strong my friend,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Time to celebrate...
...It's Lily Marionz 2nd birthday today. I came all the way down
from Toronto for this and left Bally the Dog with a new dogsitter (he
had to pass a "try-out" with them the other night...and almost failed
because he was so excited...he's such a goof).
Anyways, I'm really hoping there will be pony rides at this party. We'll see.
Turbulent Trip to Tampa
Hilarious morning. Down here in St. Pete's, Florida, sitting in Joel Marion's kitchen working at 5:30am while our friend Beth bakes a birthday cake for Joel's daughter's party today.
Photo - www.TurbulenceTrainingFanpage.com
Beth has been up all night baking and I've been up since 4:30am writing motivational articles (even though my flight was delayed and I didn't get to sleep until nearly midnight).
Two dedicated folks on extremely different tasks.
Heading for a workout with Joel at Powerhouse Gym later.
What's your plan for the day?
Back to my time management and work schedule...
Sure enough, the old saying is true. "You plan, and God laughs". Ironically, the same day that I shared my daily habit ritual, the one where I describe my monk like, workman’s approach to the morning hours and my writing craft, a time management and sleep schedule disaster struck.
My flight down here to Tampa was delayed 4 hours, and then after 2 hours of socializing, I finally got to bed just before midnight. But I was still up at 4:30 am today - sticking to the power of habit.
It didn’t break my stride. I stuck to my plan, supported by my vision and mission, and had one of my most productive mornings of the week the next day.
I will have a nap later and get back on a regular schedule tomorrow night...as tonight will also keep me up late.
Keep working on your habits!
Usually, here's how things go...
My day begins each morning, when I’m home in Toronto, between 3:30 and 4 a.m. I slip stealthily from under the covers and drape my feet over the edge of the bed.
Bally the Dog, alert to my slightest of movements, takes this as his cue to get up from his mat. He wanders over from the corner of the bedroom to my side for a early morning petting. I vigorously rub his back in that one area that for some reason turns his tail wagging up to a ludicrous speed. This goes on for about a minute before he turns around, plenty satisfied. Time to return to his homemade bed for another three hours of doggy dreaming.
Read the rest of the story here:
- http://www.earlytorise.com/how-i-get-so-much-done-personal-info/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
“Wouldn't it be great to be gifted? In fact...It turns out that choices lead to habits. Habits become talents. Talents are labeled gifts. You're not born this way, you get this way.” – Seth Godin
“Be specific with your big goals and dreams. Set massive goals. And then add a zero to some of them.” – Bedros Keuilian
Today's Resource: A great free interview with me here on the #1 health podcast
- http://www.fatburningman.com/craig-ballantyne-turbulence-training/
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - The weather is great here in Tampa, but...
When it's way too cold, hot, dark, or raining outside, just train inside with me
- www.HomeWorkoutsRevolution.com
Photo - www.TurbulenceTrainingFanpage.com
Beth has been up all night baking and I've been up since 4:30am writing motivational articles (even though my flight was delayed and I didn't get to sleep until nearly midnight).
Two dedicated folks on extremely different tasks.
Heading for a workout with Joel at Powerhouse Gym later.
What's your plan for the day?
Back to my time management and work schedule...
Sure enough, the old saying is true. "You plan, and God laughs". Ironically, the same day that I shared my daily habit ritual, the one where I describe my monk like, workman’s approach to the morning hours and my writing craft, a time management and sleep schedule disaster struck.
My flight down here to Tampa was delayed 4 hours, and then after 2 hours of socializing, I finally got to bed just before midnight. But I was still up at 4:30 am today - sticking to the power of habit.
It didn’t break my stride. I stuck to my plan, supported by my vision and mission, and had one of my most productive mornings of the week the next day.
I will have a nap later and get back on a regular schedule tomorrow night...as tonight will also keep me up late.
Keep working on your habits!
Usually, here's how things go...
My day begins each morning, when I’m home in Toronto, between 3:30 and 4 a.m. I slip stealthily from under the covers and drape my feet over the edge of the bed.
Bally the Dog, alert to my slightest of movements, takes this as his cue to get up from his mat. He wanders over from the corner of the bedroom to my side for a early morning petting. I vigorously rub his back in that one area that for some reason turns his tail wagging up to a ludicrous speed. This goes on for about a minute before he turns around, plenty satisfied. Time to return to his homemade bed for another three hours of doggy dreaming.
Read the rest of the story here:
- http://www.earlytorise.com/how-i-get-so-much-done-personal-info/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
“Wouldn't it be great to be gifted? In fact...It turns out that choices lead to habits. Habits become talents. Talents are labeled gifts. You're not born this way, you get this way.” – Seth Godin
“Be specific with your big goals and dreams. Set massive goals. And then add a zero to some of them.” – Bedros Keuilian
Today's Resource: A great free interview with me here on the #1 health podcast
- http://www.fatburningman.com/craig-ballantyne-turbulence-training/
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - The weather is great here in Tampa, but...
When it's way too cold, hot, dark, or raining outside, just train inside with me
- www.HomeWorkoutsRevolution.com
Friday, February 22, 2013
Get Up for Success
Up early today. Started with writing, then will hit a deadlift workout.
Workout: Hang Clean, Deadlift, Good Morning, Military Press.
Then back to work.
Finally, off to the airport after lunch and heading to Tampa and Miami for the weekend to celebrate a birthday with friends (not mine, though). Also hoping to film some workout videos and connect with fitness experts like Dan Long of www.SuspensionRevolution.com
What matters today is that you read this.
"How I get so much done (personal info)"
- http://www.earlytorise.com/how-i-get-so-much-done-personal-info/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
“Be a morning person. Self-control is greatest in the morning and gradually declines throughout the day (which is why you start visualizing that glass of merlot by 5 p.m.). If you have a willpower challenge – like mastering the piano or learning a foreign language – schedule it for the morning.” – Alex Green
“When you become aware that you’re judging or censoring yourself today, suspend that thought. Take a few deep breaths instead. Inhale slowly…exhale slowly. Then look around you with fresh eyes…listen with new ears.” – Dr. Gay Hendricks
Never quit. If you stumble, get back up. What happened yesterday no longer matters. Today’s another day, so get back on track on move closer to your dreams and goals. You can do it. Never give up on what really matters to you.
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
www.HomeWorkoutRevolution.com
Workout: Hang Clean, Deadlift, Good Morning, Military Press.
Then back to work.
Finally, off to the airport after lunch and heading to Tampa and Miami for the weekend to celebrate a birthday with friends (not mine, though). Also hoping to film some workout videos and connect with fitness experts like Dan Long of www.SuspensionRevolution.com
What matters today is that you read this.
"How I get so much done (personal info)"
- http://www.earlytorise.com/how-i-get-so-much-done-personal-info/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
“Be a morning person. Self-control is greatest in the morning and gradually declines throughout the day (which is why you start visualizing that glass of merlot by 5 p.m.). If you have a willpower challenge – like mastering the piano or learning a foreign language – schedule it for the morning.” – Alex Green
“When you become aware that you’re judging or censoring yourself today, suspend that thought. Take a few deep breaths instead. Inhale slowly…exhale slowly. Then look around you with fresh eyes…listen with new ears.” – Dr. Gay Hendricks
Never quit. If you stumble, get back up. What happened yesterday no longer matters. Today’s another day, so get back on track on move closer to your dreams and goals. You can do it. Never give up on what really matters to you.
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
www.HomeWorkoutRevolution.com
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Home Workout and Shake For You
Busy day of appointments, extra dog walks, and much more.
Quick workout today: 12 rounds of 20 squats & 3 pullups. 10 seconds rest between exercises.
Try more here: www.HomeWorkoutRevolution.com
Also tried a new protein powder...
Jay Robb Strawberry Egg White protein powder
http://www.jayrobb.com/faq/egg-white-protein.asp
It tasted salty, but had no salt in it. It did contain xylitol, a sugar alcohol. Maybe that was it?
It was otherwise "ok". I also have their vanilla and chocolate and will try those out.
Today's blender drink:
- 8oz water
- Jay Robb Strawberry Egg White protein powder
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/2 banana
- 2 handfuls spinach
- frozen strawberries
Had this with 1oz almonds, 1oz roasted mixed nuts, an apple, and 2 cups decaf Green Tea.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
“Your beliefs become your thoughts, Your thoughts become your words, Your words become your actions, Your actions become your habits, Your habits become your values, Your values become your destiny.” ― Mahatma Gandhi
“Other people will think what they will think; it is of no concern to us.” - Epictetus ..... “Live up to your own idea of who are.” – Frank McKinney ..... Be yourself.
Failure means you've stopped. So don't stop. Keep at it. The more you move in the right direction towards success, the better you'll feel. Every day work on making new positive habits into automatic activities. Stay strong. Get stronger.
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - A man my look back on his life and say...
...“I wish I knew then what I know now.” It can take a decade or more to become the successful person you want to be, but you can shorten your learning curve – even drastically curtail it – by using a mentor.
http://www.earlytorise.com/achieve-more-with-help-from-this-one-person/
Quick workout today: 12 rounds of 20 squats & 3 pullups. 10 seconds rest between exercises.
Try more here: www.HomeWorkoutRevolution.com
Also tried a new protein powder...
Jay Robb Strawberry Egg White protein powder
http://www.jayrobb.com/faq/egg-white-protein.asp
It tasted salty, but had no salt in it. It did contain xylitol, a sugar alcohol. Maybe that was it?
It was otherwise "ok". I also have their vanilla and chocolate and will try those out.
Today's blender drink:
- 8oz water
- Jay Robb Strawberry Egg White protein powder
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/2 banana
- 2 handfuls spinach
- frozen strawberries
Had this with 1oz almonds, 1oz roasted mixed nuts, an apple, and 2 cups decaf Green Tea.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
“Your beliefs become your thoughts, Your thoughts become your words, Your words become your actions, Your actions become your habits, Your habits become your values, Your values become your destiny.” ― Mahatma Gandhi
“Other people will think what they will think; it is of no concern to us.” - Epictetus ..... “Live up to your own idea of who are.” – Frank McKinney ..... Be yourself.
Failure means you've stopped. So don't stop. Keep at it. The more you move in the right direction towards success, the better you'll feel. Every day work on making new positive habits into automatic activities. Stay strong. Get stronger.
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - A man my look back on his life and say...
...“I wish I knew then what I know now.” It can take a decade or more to become the successful person you want to be, but you can shorten your learning curve – even drastically curtail it – by using a mentor.
http://www.earlytorise.com/achieve-more-with-help-from-this-one-person/
Future of Training by Alwyn Cosgrove
Yesterday morning on my Facebook page, reader Craig Hexham asked a great question.
He wrote, "I'm generally satisfied with my results as a sixty-one year old male with twelve extra pounds (Having lost fourteen in the last four months). Is there a particular reason (ie, benefit) why I should add suspension training?"
He wrote, "I'm generally satisfied with my results as a sixty-one year old male with twelve extra pounds (Having lost fourteen in the last four months). Is there a particular reason (ie, benefit) why I should add suspension training?"
The answer is a big YES.
In fact, late last year I had a game-changing interview with Alwyn
Cosgrove, one of the world's most successful and popular trainers, and
here's what he had to say about using Suspension Training (with a TRX or Jungle Gym):
"Those guys single-handedly eliminated the stability ball from most
gyms because there's nothing that you can't do better on a TRX than you
were doing on a stability ball. It's so versatile and it's alive. Every
rep is a slight adjustment and tweak. It becomes asymmetrical in nature
with the loading. It's the future of strength training."
Wow, that's a SERIOUS endorsement of Suspension exercises
from a man that has been training people since the late 80's, and who
has co-authored five books on the New Rules of Lifting, and who has the
most successful gym in North America.
When Cosgrove speaks, the entire Fitness Industry listens.
Alwyn (simply pronounced, "Allan") went on to say:
"If I give you a set of dumbbell presses, Craig, with 50 pounds,
there's a fatigue. Maybe you do nine or ten, and you can't do any more.
"But I
can do a TRX chest press or TRX push up, which is a similar exercise.
It's the same muscles. I get more muscles involved because of the
selection, but I when I hit fatigue I can move my feet, use them as a
mechanical drop set, and extend time under tension.
"It's something where we can adjust the load in real time. I could do a
drop set with dumbbells and hand you smaller weights, but Suspension Training is better...because it is the
equivalent of going from a 50 pound dumbbell, where you can't lift
anymore, to a 49 pound dumbbell where you just about lift it, and I can
keep tweaking it in real time.
"Suspension Training is a huge tool in our training."
But here's what's funny. Before he used Suspension Training for the
first time, Alwyn was hoping that it wouldn't work. Then he tried it,
and was hooked (just like YOU will be).
"Craig," Alwyn said in his Scottish accent that makes my name sounds like Creeeeg, "I hoped that I could say that Suspension Training was a gimmick and that I wasn't going
to use it. Then I started using Suspension exercises, and it was so good that I had no
option but to rewrite some of my philosophies because this tool was so
powerful."
Wow.
The Future of Training.
Changed an Expert's training philosophy.
So why aren't you using Suspension Training?
Join the training revolution and change your body fast,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Alwyn's last comment to me about Suspension Training...
"As a trainer, you have to bring it in to your facility. I can't imagine not having it."
Get all the exercises and workouts you need here:
www.SuspensionRevolution.com <= Sale ends TONIGHT
Bring the energy to Suspension Training and change your body fast.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Why You Should TRX
I'd be surprised if you haven't done this before.
And by this, I mean used a TRX or other Suspension Training device.
Here's why, according to Alwyn Cosgrove, you should consider a TRX or Jungle Gym:
"Those guys singlehandedly eliminated the stability ball from most gyms because there’s nothing that you can’t do better on a TRX than you were doing on a stability ball. It’s so versatile and it’s alive. Every rep is a slight adjustment and tweak. It becomes asymmetrical in nature with the loading. It’s the future of strength training."
More of Alwyn Cosgrove's thoughts on TRX training
- www.ttfatloss.com/exercise-selection/
Core circuit workout idea
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/core-circuit-workout/
And my top two "#1 ab exercises" with the TRX
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/trx-ab-blasting-superset/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
You can’t change your genetics, but you can change your attitude, your persistence, your environment, the people you listen to and hang around with, and the things you do. You can change, so if you want to, just get started.
“When something happens, the only thing in your power is your attitude toward it; you can either accept it or resent it…It is not things that disturb us, but our interpretation of their significance.” – The Art of Living
Don't let your Little Limitations destroy your BIG SELF. Don't let short-term "keeping up on gossip or TV shows" get in the way of your long-term self-development and study. Don't let small time scarcity thinking get in the way of your big time abundance mentality. Choose your BIG SELF over the little limitations every time.
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
And by this, I mean used a TRX or other Suspension Training device.
Here's why, according to Alwyn Cosgrove, you should consider a TRX or Jungle Gym:
"Those guys singlehandedly eliminated the stability ball from most gyms because there’s nothing that you can’t do better on a TRX than you were doing on a stability ball. It’s so versatile and it’s alive. Every rep is a slight adjustment and tweak. It becomes asymmetrical in nature with the loading. It’s the future of strength training."
More of Alwyn Cosgrove's thoughts on TRX training
- www.ttfatloss.com/exercise-selection/
Core circuit workout idea
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/core-circuit-workout/
And my top two "#1 ab exercises" with the TRX
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/trx-ab-blasting-superset/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
You can’t change your genetics, but you can change your attitude, your persistence, your environment, the people you listen to and hang around with, and the things you do. You can change, so if you want to, just get started.
“When something happens, the only thing in your power is your attitude toward it; you can either accept it or resent it…It is not things that disturb us, but our interpretation of their significance.” – The Art of Living
Don't let your Little Limitations destroy your BIG SELF. Don't let short-term "keeping up on gossip or TV shows" get in the way of your long-term self-development and study. Don't let small time scarcity thinking get in the way of your big time abundance mentality. Choose your BIG SELF over the little limitations every time.
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Cure for Boring Workouts
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Certified Turbulence Trainer
Make the Right Decision to Control What You Can
We cannot control what others do or say, but we have total control over our behaviors and internal state. We don't have to be scared, angry, nervous or jealous. We have a choice in how we react to all circumstances. Choose the right reaction. Make the right decisions. Keep moving forward, no matter what.
“Happiness and freedom begin with a clear understanding of one principle: Some things are within our control, and some things are not. It is only after you have faced up to this fundamental rule and learned to distinguish between what you can and can’t control that inner tranquility and outer effectiveness become possible.” – The Art Of Living
Whatever is in your way, you’re stronger than it, you’re tougher than it, and you’re better than it. You’re going to beat it.
Remember that planning is the key to beating all obstacles!
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Focus on abundance, not scarcity.
“When there is scarcity, we worry a lot about getting our fair share—what goes to him doesn't go to me. The harvest becomes fraught with danger and competition. When we worry more about planting, though, sharing the harvest gets a lot less complex. Plant enough seeds and the scarcity eases. In fact, if you plant enough, you'll never have to think twice about the harvesting.” – Seth Godin
“Happiness and freedom begin with a clear understanding of one principle: Some things are within our control, and some things are not. It is only after you have faced up to this fundamental rule and learned to distinguish between what you can and can’t control that inner tranquility and outer effectiveness become possible.” – The Art Of Living
Whatever is in your way, you’re stronger than it, you’re tougher than it, and you’re better than it. You’re going to beat it.
Remember that planning is the key to beating all obstacles!
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Focus on abundance, not scarcity.
“When there is scarcity, we worry a lot about getting our fair share—what goes to him doesn't go to me. The harvest becomes fraught with danger and competition. When we worry more about planting, though, sharing the harvest gets a lot less complex. Plant enough seeds and the scarcity eases. In fact, if you plant enough, you'll never have to think twice about the harvesting.” – Seth Godin
Monday, February 18, 2013
Truth About Sleep, Food and Training
Oh, the irony. The secrets to success are obvious truths that people don't want to hear: Sleep more. Eat better. Exercise. Read. And Work.
Let's talk about real food, real training, and the need for sleep.
First, I stopped by the local market today for basic supplies today...but the selection of oranges and strawberries was too much to resist so I added those to my order.
No need for junk food when nature gives you real food. STOP eating foods that come packaged in a bag or a box, and switch to foods that come packaged in a peel.
Or as Jack LaLanne says, "If man made it, don't eat it."
Today's after workout blender drink:
- 8oz water
- 1.5 servings Vega protein powder
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 2 handfuls spinach
- 6 strawberries
Had this with 1oz almonds, 1oz roasted mixed nuts, an apple, an orange, and 2 cups decaf Green Tea.
Today's training was basic movements:
Squats, Step-ups, Pullups, and Leg Curls.
And you there, not sleeping enough. Listen, you can't make up for a lack of sleep with anything. You need at least seven hours. Period.
Here's why you - and your kids - need more sleep:
- http://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/science/brain/a-good-sleep-makes-everyone-sharper-healthier-and-calmer-especially-teens/article8765535/
You can't "get by" on 6 hours of sleep. You can't "improve the quality" of your 6 hours to make up for lost hours. You just need more sleep.
Yes, the world has changed in the last 100 years, but your need for 7-8 hours of sleep hasn't. You're an intelligent individual...make the right decisions that allow you to sleep better and longer.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
You can't be afraid to try new things and possibly fail. Only by "Failing Forward", will we breakthrough and learn new things about ourselves that allow us to reach new levels. Failure isn't bad. Failure isn't final. No matter how BIG of a failure you have to deal with, you can always RISE up and overcome it - and even become STRONGER because of it. So never, ever, EVER give up on something that is important to you.
Questions to ask yourself, and to answer for yourself: “What will it take to finally make the changes you need to succeed? How bad do you want it? What fears are stopping you? And why aren’t you willing to change? What will it take!?!?”
Never ever, ever, EVER give up on something that is important to you.
Some holiday reading for you:
“Criticism is cheap and easy; achievement is not.” – Dan Kennedy ....Learn how to deal with criticism here
- http://www.earlytorise.com/how-to-deal-with-criticism/
Here are 10 books I recommend
- www.earlytorise.com/mentor
What people truly regret
- http://www.bakadesuyo.com/2011/12/what-do-people-regret-the-most-before-they-di/
Some great reading,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - “When you discover your mission, you will feel its demand. It will fill you with enthusiasm and a burning desire to get to work on it.” W. Clement Stone
Let's talk about real food, real training, and the need for sleep.
First, I stopped by the local market today for basic supplies today...but the selection of oranges and strawberries was too much to resist so I added those to my order.
No need for junk food when nature gives you real food. STOP eating foods that come packaged in a bag or a box, and switch to foods that come packaged in a peel.
Or as Jack LaLanne says, "If man made it, don't eat it."
Today's after workout blender drink:
- 8oz water
- 1.5 servings Vega protein powder
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 2 handfuls spinach
- 6 strawberries
Had this with 1oz almonds, 1oz roasted mixed nuts, an apple, an orange, and 2 cups decaf Green Tea.
Today's training was basic movements:
Squats, Step-ups, Pullups, and Leg Curls.
And you there, not sleeping enough. Listen, you can't make up for a lack of sleep with anything. You need at least seven hours. Period.
Here's why you - and your kids - need more sleep:
- http://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/science/brain/a-good-sleep-makes-everyone-sharper-healthier-and-calmer-especially-teens/article8765535/
You can't "get by" on 6 hours of sleep. You can't "improve the quality" of your 6 hours to make up for lost hours. You just need more sleep.
Yes, the world has changed in the last 100 years, but your need for 7-8 hours of sleep hasn't. You're an intelligent individual...make the right decisions that allow you to sleep better and longer.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
You can't be afraid to try new things and possibly fail. Only by "Failing Forward", will we breakthrough and learn new things about ourselves that allow us to reach new levels. Failure isn't bad. Failure isn't final. No matter how BIG of a failure you have to deal with, you can always RISE up and overcome it - and even become STRONGER because of it. So never, ever, EVER give up on something that is important to you.
Questions to ask yourself, and to answer for yourself: “What will it take to finally make the changes you need to succeed? How bad do you want it? What fears are stopping you? And why aren’t you willing to change? What will it take!?!?”
Never ever, ever, EVER give up on something that is important to you.
Some holiday reading for you:
“Criticism is cheap and easy; achievement is not.” – Dan Kennedy ....Learn how to deal with criticism here
- http://www.earlytorise.com/how-to-deal-with-criticism/
Here are 10 books I recommend
- www.earlytorise.com/mentor
What people truly regret
- http://www.bakadesuyo.com/2011/12/what-do-people-regret-the-most-before-they-di/
Some great reading,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - “When you discover your mission, you will feel its demand. It will fill you with enthusiasm and a burning desire to get to work on it.” W. Clement Stone
Friday, February 15, 2013
Do It
Today I am taking my own advice. In a few hours I'll be heading downtown Toronto to do something that I've been meaning to do for a long time. More details will be shared AFTER I do it.
Until then, here's my advice to you.
Stop saying you want to change if you’re not actually going to do anything about it. BUT if you want to change, take action today, even if it is just the tiniest step in the right direction. Visit a website to learn more about how to achieve your goal. Buy a book. Start reading the ones you have. Contact people who can help you. Take that first action step. And then take another one tomorrow, and another the day after that. Every single day from now on take another step forward toward your goal, toward the change you want to make. Never stop and never give up.
Because...
"You are responsible for exactly who, what, and where you are in life. That will be just as true this time next year. Situations aren’t important. How you react to them is." – Kekich Credo #58
"Whatever you do or plan, there will be obstacles that you won't be able to predict. And the bigger and more important the undertaking, the more likely the odds of encountering them will be. However, every obstacle is not actually an impediment, nuisance, or disaster: it is an opportunity for success. It is by overcoming obstacles that you learn and grow, and even find a sense of meaning and accomplishment." - Neil Strauss
Stay strong and keep pushing,
Craig Ballantyne
PS - “When you are grateful, fear disappears and abundance appears.”― Anthony Robbins
Until then, here's my advice to you.
Stop saying you want to change if you’re not actually going to do anything about it. BUT if you want to change, take action today, even if it is just the tiniest step in the right direction. Visit a website to learn more about how to achieve your goal. Buy a book. Start reading the ones you have. Contact people who can help you. Take that first action step. And then take another one tomorrow, and another the day after that. Every single day from now on take another step forward toward your goal, toward the change you want to make. Never stop and never give up.
Because...
"You are responsible for exactly who, what, and where you are in life. That will be just as true this time next year. Situations aren’t important. How you react to them is." – Kekich Credo #58
"Whatever you do or plan, there will be obstacles that you won't be able to predict. And the bigger and more important the undertaking, the more likely the odds of encountering them will be. However, every obstacle is not actually an impediment, nuisance, or disaster: it is an opportunity for success. It is by overcoming obstacles that you learn and grow, and even find a sense of meaning and accomplishment." - Neil Strauss
Stay strong and keep pushing,
Craig Ballantyne
PS - “When you are grateful, fear disappears and abundance appears.”― Anthony Robbins
Cheat Day Blueprint
If you're like me, then you've got a cheat meal planned for
this weekend, right?
this weekend, right?
Well, today you're going to learn how to eat lots of carbs
that cause you to LOSE belly fat.
Sounds crazy, I know, but bear with me.
that cause you to LOSE belly fat.
Sounds crazy, I know, but bear with me.
Today my travels will take me downtown for an interesting
"appointment" (more about this next week). After, I will raid a
Whole Foods grocery store and spend Bally the Dog's 'college fund'
on some dairy-free chocolate products & other goodies.
That's for Saturday's carb-day where I'll follow world-
renowned nutrition expert, and 41-year old ripped
renowned nutrition expert, and 41-year old ripped
freak (pics below), Shaun Hadsall's carb-eating advice.
Shaun's methods are proven to help you beat stubborn
belly fat by eating carbs - at the RIGHT times. With his
secrets, you'll never "diet" again but you will lose belly
fat for good. Woohoo! NO MORE dieting!! ==> 3 simple steps to NEVER store carbs as fat on your body
belly fat by eating carbs - at the RIGHT times. With his
secrets, you'll never "diet" again but you will lose belly
fat for good. Woohoo! NO MORE dieting!! ==> 3 simple steps to NEVER store carbs as fat on your body
But hurry, this special "Ballantyne's Day Week" info is only
up until tonight. Then it's gone for the weekend.
up until tonight. Then it's gone for the weekend.
By the way, don't forget this...In Florida last week, my good friend,
Shaun Hadsall - whom you'll agree is RIPPED at age 41 - showed
me EXACTLY how you can eat carbs and get lean. It's pretty darn
cool if I do say so myself:
Shaun Hadsall - whom you'll agree is RIPPED at age 41 - showed
me EXACTLY how you can eat carbs and get lean. It's pretty darn
cool if I do say so myself:
==>How to NEVER store carbs as fat (3 simple steps) <= Lesson expires today
Ripped at 41 years old!
Enjoy your weekend eating Guilt-Free:
Combine these secrets with TT workouts to get ripped fast,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
...my weekend cheat meal (it's a little weird) and my mysterious
trip to downtown Toronto.
You'll never look at me the same again!
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Best Deal in Fitness
Uh-oh, the best deal ever in the fitness industry, giving you over
131 Turbulence Training workouts for just a few quarter each,
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Get all of my workouts here (best deal in fitness ENDS at midnight)
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But hurry, this Ballantyne's Day sale on the Exclusive All Access Pass
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But wait, does this also give me access to the NEW Home
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Workout Revolution program?
YES, it does.
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Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Ballantyne's Day Deadlift Workout
Got to the gym late this morning because I had an excellent extended writing session this morning. Working on a new TT for Abs 2K13 program.
Plus, it's Ballantyne's Day. LOL. Saint Ballantyne is the official patron saint of fat burning and intense workouts. On Ballantyne's Day, he banishes belly fat by making you work really, really hard. That's why everyone loves him!
My training today was a good deadlift workout:
1) Hang Clean - 3x6
2) Sumo Deadlift - 3x3
3A) Rack Pull - 4x8
3B) Military Press - 4x3
4) Good Mornings - 3x10
Over in the personal development side of my world, I'm giving my 12 Rules/Life Philosophies an update. I'll be making some slight changes...have you set your own rules for living? Read mine here:
- http://www.earlytorise.com/12-rules/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Put your head down and get the work done that you can control. Don’t get upset by things you can’t control. Go with the flow. Breathe. Work on improving everything else. Don’t take set-backs personally. Keep on moving ahead. Don’t allow yourself to get knocked off course by negative people. Stay strong, get stronger, and keep on pushing.
Here's what I read every morning to help me keep on pushing
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JSeJU3gL6U
By the way, if you're looking to get a raise, here's what you need to do:
- http://www.earlytorise.com/how-to-demand-more-money-and-get-it/
Then again...
“Limited money and family obligations have never stopped a man who REALLY wanted to do something, although they provide excuses for a man who is not really up to the creative challenge in the first place.” – David Deida
Stay strong,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Do it now!
"One day you will wake up and there won’t be any more time to do the things you’ve always wanted. Do it now." - Paulo Coelho
Plus, it's Ballantyne's Day. LOL. Saint Ballantyne is the official patron saint of fat burning and intense workouts. On Ballantyne's Day, he banishes belly fat by making you work really, really hard. That's why everyone loves him!
My training today was a good deadlift workout:
1) Hang Clean - 3x6
2) Sumo Deadlift - 3x3
3A) Rack Pull - 4x8
3B) Military Press - 4x3
4) Good Mornings - 3x10
Over in the personal development side of my world, I'm giving my 12 Rules/Life Philosophies an update. I'll be making some slight changes...have you set your own rules for living? Read mine here:
- http://www.earlytorise.com/12-rules/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Put your head down and get the work done that you can control. Don’t get upset by things you can’t control. Go with the flow. Breathe. Work on improving everything else. Don’t take set-backs personally. Keep on moving ahead. Don’t allow yourself to get knocked off course by negative people. Stay strong, get stronger, and keep on pushing.
Here's what I read every morning to help me keep on pushing
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JSeJU3gL6U
By the way, if you're looking to get a raise, here's what you need to do:
- http://www.earlytorise.com/how-to-demand-more-money-and-get-it/
Then again...
“Limited money and family obligations have never stopped a man who REALLY wanted to do something, although they provide excuses for a man who is not really up to the creative challenge in the first place.” – David Deida
Stay strong,
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Do it now!
"One day you will wake up and there won’t be any more time to do the things you’ve always wanted. Do it now." - Paulo Coelho
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
15 Minute Total Body Circuit Workout Fun
Lots of fun for you today. Here's a new 15-minute bodyweight density circuit.
(I will film this in the near future):
20 Total Body Extensions, 10 Mountain Climbers, 10 pulls (band pulls or TRX rows or bodyweight rows), 10 pushups.
Repeat for 10 rounds with no rest between rounds. Takes me exactly 15 minutes, 17 seconds.
You?
By the way, my "favorite after workout finisher"?
The Punisher and then something upper body related for 2 minutes. This is the punisher
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhEowpbetjM
You can get all of my workouts here:
- www.TurbulenceTraining.com/ExclusiveAllAccessPass
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"A stumble may prevent a fall." - English Proverb.....So if you have stumbled recently, learn from it, move on, & get right back on track. Get healthier every day. Let's go!
If there is something you've been waiting to do, take at least one small step in that direction today.
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - "The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark." - Michelangelo
(I will film this in the near future):
20 Total Body Extensions, 10 Mountain Climbers, 10 pulls (band pulls or TRX rows or bodyweight rows), 10 pushups.
Repeat for 10 rounds with no rest between rounds. Takes me exactly 15 minutes, 17 seconds.
You?
By the way, my "favorite after workout finisher"?
The Punisher and then something upper body related for 2 minutes. This is the punisher
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhEowpbetjM
You can get all of my workouts here:
- www.TurbulenceTraining.com/ExclusiveAllAccessPass
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"A stumble may prevent a fall." - English Proverb.....So if you have stumbled recently, learn from it, move on, & get right back on track. Get healthier every day. Let's go!
If there is something you've been waiting to do, take at least one small step in that direction today.
Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - "The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark." - Michelangelo
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