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

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

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

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

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.

 

Here's something much better:In this article you'll get an intense circuit called, "The Spider Abs Finisher". It's no joke. And you can do it at home but without the dishonor of lying on your back and crunching away until you get a pain in the neck.

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

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

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

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/

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

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

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

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

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.

Take Action

You know that thing you're scared of doing...are you going to let it stop you today too? No. Make this the day that you finally overcome the obstacles in your way. You've got nothing to lose but your excuses.

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.

Cool photos from Nicaragua on my Facebook pages here:

www.TurbulenceTrainingFanpage.com (training photo)

www.Facebook.com/ttfatloss (helicopter ride photos)

Some interesting articles from the CB Files:

Tough Mudder Workout Plan
http://www.ttfatloss.com/tough-mudder-workout-plan/

The real goal of my life
- http://www.earlytorise.com/the-real-goal/

And do NOT miss this:

Uncensored and unprecedented Turbulence Training Workout Report Card (which one got the only A+ and which one was most disappointing with a C?) Find out here
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/2k11-workout-report-card/

Happy Ballantyne's Day,

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Brutally Honest Assessment of TT Workouts

What kind of dumb trainer writes a report card on his own workouts and gives two of them a C?

(And only one of them an A+)

I do. Me that dumb.

You can read the Ballantyne's Day TT Workout Report Card here

Each year I write one program that becomes LEGEND.

Each year has one workout that is an incredibly pleasant surprise.

And each year one program fails to meet my expectations. Ooops.

 

So in the spirit of the February Awards season, find out which program "won" for each of those categories.

Read the uncensored 2011 TT Workout Report Card here

I'll give you one spoiler...the April 2011 Workout won for best workout designed by two awesome and handsome bros.

 

Find out the rest of the studs and duds here

 

Hope you are getting ready for an amazing Ballantyne's Day,

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

PS - I'm down in Nicaragua at...

...a writer's conference. So tomorrow's email will be short, but powerful. Don't miss it.

In the meantime, enjoy today's unprecedented TT Workout Report Card. You won't see any other trainer in the fitness industry with big enough Ball-antyne's to give their own workouts such an honest and brutal appraisal.

Read the full TT Workout Report Card here

PPS - So far this year...

 

...in 2012, I'm five-for-five with ALL of the workouts I've created so far earning at least an A, and a couple of A+'s. Look for more great TT programs coming very, very soon.

CB in Nicaragua

Had a smooth trip from Toronto to Miami to Nicaragua on Saturday. Two medium flights s of 3 hours each, and only a small delay getting out of Toronto due to the winter weather.

Today the journey continues. I'm going here and will post real photos soon
- http://www.ranchosantana.com/residences

Until then, I have a few great nutrition and fitness articles to kick off Ballantyne's Day week. That's right, Ballantyne's Day WEEK. Take that, St. Valentine.

1) Best nutrition tip of 2012 (from Dr. John Berardi)
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/best-nutrition-tip-for-2012/

It also includes 7 foods and nutrition strategies I'm using these days.

2) Why some folks have a fast metabolism
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/fast-metabolism/

3) Awesome article about Workout Finishers from Certified TT Trainer, Mike Whitfield:

- http://ptpower.com/workout-finishers/

And of course you get today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"Fill your life with positive expectations. Demand the best. Attitude and desire contribute to 90% of your achievement." – Kekich Credo #86…

...Drop the negatives. Hang around positive people. And most importantly, believe in – and expect more of – yourself.

Find out what truly makes you happy but does not cost a lot of money. You shouldn't be surprised to find that it's the people, and the little things in life, that bring you the greatest joy.

I'm going to enjoy my time with really great and interesting people down here in Nicaragua, but I'd be just as happy in my backyard with ol' Bally the Dog doing some dog wrestling.

Always look on the bright side and be happy where you are.

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

CB's Guide to Finding Good People

Earlier this week we had a discussion on my www.CraigBallantyneFanpage.com over on Facebook about whether or not it was difficult to find good, positive, supportive people in your life.

Frankly, I don't believe it is hard if you are willing to stand up for what you believe in, act in a way that is congruent with your beliefs, and put some effort into looking.

So in more detail, here is:

CB's Guide to Finding Good People

Step 1) Identify what you value in people.

Step 2) Identify where this type of person spends time.

Step 3) Go there. Whether it is a church, gym, beach, dance lessons, bootcamp fitness class, Chamber of Commerce meeting, local lectures, weekend seminars, or weekly group meetings. You don't meet good people by watching TV…but good people ARE out there. Go forth and find them.

"When you take action, particularly bold action, the boundaries of what you believe to be possible (your belief system) expand. Which, in turn, gives you the capacity to consider new ideas, new possibilities, and new concepts that you previously thought to be impossible." - Robert Ringer

"If you take a layer off a roll of paper towels, you won't see the difference. Even if you take 3 layers off, you won't see much of a difference. But if you keep taking off layers, all of a sudden the roll WILL look smaller. Your fat loss journey is the same. Stay the course. Keep working hard." - Mike Whitfield, Certified Turbulence Trainer

Check out Mike's high-energy, fun, Facebook page filled with cool tips and his trademarked humor:

- http://www.facebook.com/WorkoutFinishers

Mike's a good person...one of the high-energy, positive, supportive people in my life who found Turbulence Training and became a TT Trainer.

He found TT because I put my mission out there. I was proud of it, and I don't care who disagrees with me. All that matters are the good people who are attracted to the mission of helping others.

Learn more about my 1 Million Mission here:

=> http://www.TurbulenceTrainingCertification.com

Stay strong and act strong,

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

How to Speed Metabolism

If it truly is possible to speed up your metabolism, here's what you need to do:

- http://www.ttfatloss.com/speed-up-your-metabolism/

You also need to discover Male vs Female Fat Loss Differences:

http://www.ttfatloss.com/fat-loss-differences-between-men-and-women/

My Meathead Friday workout included db chest presses, db row, pulldowns, cable lateral raises, and some meathead arms.

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Celebrate your existence. There's over 1 billion people out there living on $2 per day who would trade places with you in a heartbeat…no matter how tough you think things are right now. Stay strong. Look on the bright side every time.

The full "law of attraction" story about how my opportunity to work with ETR came about

- http://internetindependence.com/law-of-attraction-story

Don't hesitate to tell the (right) people - and the 'universe' - about what you want to accomplish. Helpful people can dramatically speed up the process. You can't do it all on your own

In all walks of life, you'll find that passionate men and women are more purposeful. - Alex Green

Never stop improving. Never stop doing something new. Make it your goal to be better every day, in some small way. - Bob Parsons

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Worst Diet in the World

Politically incorrect Craig is back. Look out.

 

And here's the politically incorrect #truth.

The worst diet in the world is the one you are on.

The one that is NOT giving you results while you work so bloody hard.

Worst. Diet. Evah. (Say it in your Alicia Silverstone 'Clueless' voice.)

The solution?

 

Move on. Say goodbye to the worst and switch to one that works.

 

So say hello to my lil' friend, Roman, and his new nutrition program, the one he lives and breathes to look like a ripped cover model all year round.

 

Not only is it better than your current diet, but you'll also get three free TT workouts when you try it out through this link.

 

Bet your current diet isn't giving you any free workouts, is it?

 

Didn't think so. Stoopit diet. 

 

You need to dump that old diet and hook-up with this new one,you know what I'm saying?

 

After all...diet is even more important than exercise for fat loss.

So get Roman's Diet at $50 OFF + 3 TT Workouts for free <= LAST day

Outside Workout in January

Today's outside workout included sprints, kettlebell swings, and goblet squats. And dog wrestling. It was so warm here in Canada that I did my workout outside while wearing shorts and a sweatshirt.

Sure was good to hang out with the dog again...even though we only have a couple of walks together before I take off again on Friday.

Here's a picture of him with his new bandana stylingz:

- http://www.facebook.com/ttfatloss

Just hit the subscribe button to check it out.

For TT Members...BIG news:

My new program, "Turbulence Rises", a bonus workout from Roman and CB is now available for Platinum TT Members.

BTW, John Romaniello is going to be a fitness superstar - someday as popular as Jillian Michaels. You heard it here first. Unless you've heard him say it before me...because he probably has.

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tip:

The keys to your future are your daily habits today. Start implementing new positive behaviors today. Make them a habit. Create a better future.

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Home and Away

Finally. Going home after 11 days on the road to see ol' Bally the Dog. Apparently he is now sporting a kerchief. We shall see how this looks. But then I'm off to the southwest coast of Nicaragua on Saturday for 5 days.

Today's workout: Box jumps, squat, split squat, glute-ham raises. Not metabolic, but still good times.

But not as good of times as the stoopit photo of Roman and I that I posted on my personal Facebook here (hit the subscribe button to see the photo):

- http://www.facebook.com/ttfatloss

Speaking of Roman:
Cool sprint intervals for fat loss article from Roman
- http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/the_6week_sprinting_solution

Today's Unpopular Kickbutt Mindset Tip:
"Lasting goal achievement requires lots of time, hard work, sacrifice & dedication to a process that is maintained over years." - Marshall Goldsmith

Avoiding your problems will not make the situation better. Take action and attack them head-on instead.

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

PS - Give without remembering. Receive without forgetting. - William Barclay

Kickbutt Mindset Tips for the Day

Back in Toronto after a 10-day trip to Texas and Tampa, I'm going to take a recovery day and then do a squat workout on Wednesday.

The trip was fantastic. I rarely get recognized in gyms, let alone in airports, but yesterday I was recognized at both the Tampa and Toronto airports by other passengers. Cool to meet y'all.

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
To get something you've never had, you have to do something you've never done.

Do not procrastinate. Take action. Just do it.

Set deadlines for your goals. Get out of your comfort zone and put some pressure on yourself. Live up to – and exceed – the highest standards you have set for yourself.

How to beat Internet Addiction
- http://www.earlytorise.com/how-to-beat-internet-addiction/

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

21 Day Energy Challenge

21-Day Energy Challenge for you: Go to bed and get up at the same time for the next 21 days. I promise it will do more for your all-day energy levels than anything else you can do.

Weekend Weight Gain #Truth - I know a few TT'ers will wake up a few pounds heavier today, and you might too. BUT...here's the #truth. As one reader mentioned to me on Sunday, she ate an entire box of pizza and gained 3 pounds.
 
At most, the pizza contained 1200 calories. And as you know, 1200 calories will not show up on the scale as 3 pounds of fat. Remember, there's about 3500 calories per pound of fat…so in reality, she would have had to consume NINE full pizzas OVER her calorie needs in order to gain 3 pounds of fat on the weekend. Or 19.44 extra Big Macs over her calorie needs to gain 3 pounds of pure fat (with a Big Mac coming in at around 540 calories).

So why the weight gain?

Well, it's from another common element of food…one that you can see on the ingredient list. Sodium. In this pizza, I checked the online ingredients and found it to contain 640mg per serving, and with at least 3 servings per box, our dear reader consumed almost 2 grams of sodium at one sitting. Now that's a recipe for water retention and overnight weight gain.

Workout Solution:
Just added "Turbulence Forever" to the download area for all Platinum folks at TTmembers.com. And "Turbulence Rises" comes out later this week. Good times. Let's make the fat go WHOOOSH.

If you need some exercise substitutions or BW workouts for today, check out all of my free youtube videos here:

http://youtube.com/profile?user=cbathletics&view=videos

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tip:
The best thing you can do for yourself is to make everyone else around you better.

Identify what you really want to accomplish and what you need to do to get there. Schedule your work day ruthlessly. Focus on your unique ability. Take action. Implement. Get stuff done.

There is only one time that is important-NOW! It is the most important time because it is the only time that we have any power. – Leo Tolstoy

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Training with Roman today

Last night we hit the Blue Fugu Hibachi steakhouse in St. Pete's for a big group dinner. John "Roman" Romaniello and I discussed some prettttty, pretttty cool projects that he has coming out in 2012. It's going to be a huge year for him.

And today will be a huge day for me because he and I will be working out in Tampa. I'm deadlifting. Not sure what he'll be doing. But we are working on a new program for you called, "Turbulence Forever". It will be out on Tuesday.

We even worked on a little article for you about the Fat Loss WHOOSH effect. Check it out...somewhat controversial - here:

- http://www.ttfatloss.com/fat-loss-whoosh-effect/

Here's a tip for you today:

Take time to review your food intake and continue to do so for the next 5-7 days. You'll learn SO much about your body and how it reacts to certain foods, plus you'll identify *hidden* calories in your diet that might be sabotaging your results. What are YOUR favorite fitness/nutrition apps and websites to monitor your diet?

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
If evil be spoken of you and it be true, correct yourself, if it be a lie, laugh at it. – Epictetus

Attitude and desire contribute the most to achievement. Check yours. Are they right for what you want in your life? Believe in yourself and never give up.

Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher. – Japanese Proverb

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

PS - On a random note...

...here's what the Google knows about you...and how you can change it

- http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/google-changes-its-privacy-policy-another-reminder-to-use-offshore-email/

Go to Jail or do this instead

Day off of hard training today. Looking forward to a record setting deadlift workout on Saturday morning at Powerhouse Gym in Tampa.

Now here's an interesting motivational mindset for you.

Imagine you had to go to jail if you skipped your workout to sit on the couch instead. How many workouts do you think you'd miss?

More critical fat loss motivation for the next 72 hours
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/critical-fat-loss-motivation/

And here's your SuperBowl Sunday Workout Plan: SuperBowl Sunday Workout reminder (what to do)
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/workouts-exposed/

Great Q: I and several others have never gotten a clear answer to this question.... if you worked your muscles really hard for example on Monday, and you are really sore on Tuesday and still sore on Wednesday, do you have to wait until the soreness is completely gone before you can work that same group of muscles?

Answer from me:
Maureen - There is not a clear answer to everyone...it is an individual situation. First, adjust your program to do less volume so you aren't sore for 3 days. Second, ask yourself this, "Is there something else I can do instead?" If not, then it is a judgement call depending on goals, etc. But at the end of the day, be conservative. No need to risk it.

One man's discovery at the Turbulence Training Summit (powerful article from him and terrible hairdo on me)
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/what-i-found-at-the-tt-summit/

Kickbutt Mindset Tips of the Day
"The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. But above all, the world needs dreamers who do."-Sarah Ban Breathnach

Be true to yourself and your message…people respect people who truly believe in what they are doing…who are comfortable in their own skin…don't be embarrassed by what makes you unique…be proud of it instead.

"Criticism: It has only the power you, the target, give it. It has none of its own." - Dan Kennedy

Stay strong and get stronger,

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

If you are struggling

If you are struggling with motivation today and are thinking of skipping your workout, then just do me one tiny little favor? Just go to your workout space and do your warm-up. Just 5 minutes, that's all you need. And once you get through the warm-up, promise me you'll do just one set, okay? Oh, and do me one last favor, just do a couple of intervals for me, pretty please? If you do that, I promise you'll end up doing the whole workout, and probably having an amazing session too.

Recruit a new member into your social support, such as a new workout partner or healthy-eating partner. This will add strength to your commitment.

LOL...I'm continuing my Mexican Food Across America challenge. Last night was Chipotle again, with the night before homecooked chili at the Marionz. Good times...and another workout planned for Powerhouse Gym in Tampa on Saturday.

BTW, a new Braigz CallEntyne program is up at
- http://www.turbulencetraining.com/workoutofthemonth/

How to exercise with sore knees
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/sore-knees-exercise/

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"Nobody gets old by surprise." – Kekich Credo #84…Identify one big thing you want to do this year…and make it happen.

"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 Guillebaeu

‎"The person who gets the farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. The sure-thing boat never gets far from shore."-Dale Carnegie

"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

Just ordered a copy of the famous Holstee poster
- http://shop.holstee.com/collections/all-items/products/holstee-manifesto-poster

Craig Ballantyne

PS - "It's perfectly okay to want to quit - as long as you don't." - Fran Tarkenton

Free Ballantyne's Day Gifts for You

February is a special month because of a very special day.

Ballantyne's Day.

Lots of gifts coming your way this month because of it.

First, for the ladies, all the ladies, if you're on the list, say "Yeah!".

Here's a special success story and bonus bodyweight training session in this free report for women.

 
And for all the fellas, if you're in the house, put your hands up and say "Yeah!"

(Haha, extra points if you did that at work.)

Here's a free meal plan and classic workout for men

(BTW guys, remember, at some point, you might want to switch from losing fat to building muscle if you want to have a better beach body...more info about my height-to-weight 'rule' coming soon.)

And if that's still not enough, try one of my favorite workouts that also gives you a little insight into how and why I create programs the way I do...

...You'll learn about the "Hot Zone" method of exercise selection and fat burning TT Workouts here

 

Enjoy,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer

PS - Ready for a laugh?

We just translated Turbulence Training into French...

...and the video demonstration is hilarious.

At least to me it is.

Gold's Gym World Tour Continues

Meathead workout at Gold's Gym today. It was a nice one too...windows were open and nice Florida breeze running through.

Did you know they have a Gold's Gym in Haiti? That's on the proverbial bucket list...to train there - while on a trip with Frank McKinney's Haiti Caring House program that I plan to attend someday
- http://frank-mckinney.com/caring_project.aspx

And you know who likes training at Gold's? This guy...

"He's baaaaaaaaack…Braigz CallEntynez brings you the February 2K12 workout, TT Muscle Metabolic Massacre" at www.TTMembers.com 

And check out this guy...he's new…or nouveau, as they say. It's the French version of Turbulence Training.

Je m'appelle Craig De La Ballantanques...huh huh huh (sneaky French laugh)...L'entraînement Turbulence...vous adore le video, oui?
- http://www.lentrainementturbulence.com/

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"Don't wait. The time will never be just right". ~Napoleon Hill

You must do the things you think you cannot do. - Eleanor Roosevelt

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Off to Tampa

Austin-Atlanta-Tampa-Joel'z house. To hang out with his daughter, Lily. Not so much him. That's today's travel route. No training today. Some Meathead upper body tomorrow. And releasing TT Muscle Metabolism Massacre tomorrow for TT members.

Want more travel updates?

Just made my personal Craig Ballantyne Facebook page available for subscription...so you'll get more cool travel, fitness, personal diet, and insane Bally the Dog updates here: https://www.facebook.com/ttfatloss?sk=wall

Today's KickButt Mindset Tips:
Life is simple if you believe this: Everything that happens to me - good and bad - is my personal responsibility. I blame no one but myself. These are the choices I've made - this is the life I'm living, I will accept the consequences of my actions.

You know that thing you're scared of doing...are you going to let it stop you this week too? No. Make this the week that you finally overcome the obstacles in your way. You've got nothing to lose but your excuses.

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Trainer of the Year Award

Each year I write fitness predictions for the upcoming 12 months.

This year's hot topics include Adventure Racing workouts, more cross-training bootcamps, etc.

But this is the first year I've decided to give out awards for top trainer, top fat loss client and more.

Find out who won the awards here:

=> http://www.ttfatloss.com/turbulence-training-trainer-awards/

You'll also discover...

- Who had the Transformation of the year
- The workout of the year
- Rookie of the year
- Exercise of the year
- And my favorite workout of the year

=> http://www.ttfatloss.com/turbulence-training-trainer-awards/

It could be YOU who wins next year.

Find out how here:

=> http://www.ttfatloss.com/turbulence-training-trainer-awards/

Congrats to our winners,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Austin 24 Hour Fitness Workout

Just trained at the 24h Fitness up by UT here in Austin. It was a decent gym.

Hit the Barbell Squat, Split Squat, RDL, and Ab Wheel.

For a friend, I put them through the gauntlet of Goblet Squats-KB swings-Close stance goblet squats. One of my favorite finishers.

Also started my workout with foam rolling. How to do foam rolling - helpful video from Chris Lopez, Certified Turbulence Trainer

- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2KS-wnfAag

Was too busy for tacos yesterday...hopefully today I'll get to Torchys.

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
The best way to get started is to get started. Life rewards action…not reaction. Wait for nothing. Attack life. Don't plan to death or ask for permission…but act now…and apologize later. – Kekich Credo #81

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.

Today's www.InternetIndependence.com Tip:
"Pick one thing and become the best at it, and you'll never be short of income." – Thomas Plummer

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Meathead Saturday Awesomeness

Massive meathead workout today at Gold's in Austin: Pullups, DB Rows, Seated Rows, DB Triceps, DB Shrugs, more triceps, and db curls. Good times.

Will probably hitting Torchy's tacos around 12:30 today for lunch. Yesterday was taco Friday, with some awesome tuna tacos for lunch at South Congress Cafe, and more awesome beef and pork tacos for dinner at Garridos.

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Take time today to plan for your future while enjoying where you are in the present.

Take time and review the goals that you set earlier this year. Have you met all of your short-term goals? Are you getting closer to your long-term goals? If you aren't, determine the obstacles in your way and make a plan to get around them.

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Austin Adventures in Peanut Butter

Austin, TX, first stop: Wal-Mart grocery store for supplies. Broccoli, water, apples, bread, peanut butter (no sugar), vitamin C, and fish oils.

That'll keep me in my routine,,,but will definitely hit some tacos while I'm here...best in town are where?

But first, some adventures in peanut butter...I got to my room with my jar of natural peanut butter...and then realized I didn't have anything to stir it up with...then I remembered I brought a brand new toothbrush, so I cracked open the case and used it to mix the peanut butter and oil together...and the best part about natural peanut butter is that you can pretty much drink the peanut butter out of the jar, like a thick shake. Good times.

Survey: What's your choice?...Smooth peanut butter, chunky peanut butter, raw almond butter, or OMG-no peanut butter, it will kill me

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Not a fun one today…but an important one: "Ask yourself "Why?" you want to achieve something but you refuse to act in congruence with achieving it." – Dan Kennedy

What would it take for you to give up that one big bad habit that is standing in your way of success? Can you do it? Wouldn't it change everything if you did?

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Meathead Inspiration

Todays workout was meathead-ish. Trap bar deadlift, front squat, good mornings, ab wheel (with power wheel).

Alright, off to the airport, heading to Austin, Texas, for the weekend and then Tampa Bay for next week.

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tip:
We don't always win. But if we fight the good fight, we stay strong, and we keep moving towards our goals.

If you want to do something big, put it out there. Make it public. Let there be consequences if you quit. Put your pride on the line.

There's nothing that can be done about the past - you can only improve the way you do things in the future.

Big Life Tip:
Something to think aboot...how many emails do you send a day? How many of those are really necessary? How many lead to wasted time? Remember, if you have kids, every useless email you send that keeps you working longer steals time you could spend with them.

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer

PS - Happy Australia Day…

...What's everyone doing to celebrate? Let me give you these 3 unique bodyweight exercises as a celebratory gift:

- http://www.ttfatloss.com/3-unique-bodyweight-exercises/

Biggest Liar in the Fitness Industry

Liar, liar, elliptical on fire.

ABC News reports: Cardio machines OVER-estimate calorie burn, with the elliptical being the biggest offender (42% OVER-estimation!) compared to treadmills (13%) and bikes (only 7% over).

Here's the link:
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Weekend/exercise-calorie-counters-work/story?id=9966500#.Tx9OGFlMfad

I've been saying for years that the elliptical machine is the biggest liar in the fitness industry. You know it, I know it, we all know it.

But what's the #truth?

Bodyweight training.

There's no cheating, lying, or deceiving when it comes to moving your own bodyweight around.

Couple of bodyweight training articles for you:

1) 3 unique bodyweight exercises:

- http://www.ttfatloss.com/3-unique-bodyweight-exercises/

2) 20 bodyweight exercises for fat loss
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/bodyweight-exercises-fat-loss/

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
The solution is WITHIN you.

"Everything we do we choose. So what is there to regret? You are the person you CHOSE to be." – Paul Arden

Love your work, work for what you love, and change the world – all at the same time. – Blake Mycoskie, "Start Something That Matters", TOMS shoes

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer

PS - Proud of this guy...living the dream
- http://ptpower.com/his-first-1000-dollar-day/

6-Week ShapeShifter Challenge

What's so special about March 6th?

It's exactly 6 weeks from today.

And it only took 6 weeks for Elly -- star "Shapeshifter" from Huntington Beach, California -- to strip a total of 19.5 inches of flab from her body with ZERO equipment.

You see her photos in an article called, "Why Losing Weight Never Works", by Adam Steer.

==> Here's the article and the exact program Elly used

Elly went from feeling embarrassed about wearing a bathing suit to looking forward to opportunities to show off her new body. And her story just keeps getting better...

"I've lost 29 pounds in and I never thought I'd feel this confident or sexy again at the age of 48," Elly said.

Imagine if you could say the same thing in just 6 weeks from now...without ever stepping foot in a gym.

The feeling will be priceless...

==> The system Elly used to drop 29 lbs <== No gym required

And if you need an extra incentive, YOU've got it.

You'll also get TWO TT Metabolic booster programs to help you get fast results now AND you'll save 33% on the price of the ShapeShifter program this week only.

==> Save 33% and get two TT bonus programs with the no-gym program here

I want to read YOUR Shapeshifter success story on March 6th.

Let's get this started today,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Expect more of yourself

Expect more of yourself. You CAN do better and you deserve better. Don't be satisfied with the feeling of knowing you could have done more. To move up, step up. Get it done. No more excuses.

Three weeks into 2012, you've made plenty of positive changes by now...don't quit, don't let a weekend set-back throw you off…just keep it up and you know what I'm going to say next – never, ever, ever, EVER give up.

In your training, replace jumps with the low-impact, yet highly metabolic "Total Body Extension" exercise. Its a fake jump...almost all the benefits of jumping without the impact of landing. Stay safe, train hard, get results.

Try a TT workout here
- http://www.TurbulenceTraining.com/freereportandworkout

Make this the week you finally leave a bad habit behind. Tell the habit "It's not you, it's me" and kick it to the curb for good.

For example, here's how to quit the internet and get more done:

- http://internetindependence.com/quit-the-internet-and-make-more-money-online

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Keep it going

To move up, step up. Get it done. No more excuses. Three weeks into 2012, you've made plenty of positive changes by now...don't quit, don't let a weekend set-back throw you off…just keep it up and you know what I'm going to say next – never, ever, ever, EVER give up.

Don't go on binges (good or bad). Make life-long changes. Look long-term, not just next week. "Persistence is a sure path to success with quality activities. Never, ever, ever, EVER give up." - Kekich Credo #75 (NOTE: I added that extra EVER. - CB)

You've lost MORE opportunity by waiting than you ever would lose from the rejection you fear.

"If I Had My Life to Live Over...I'd dare to make more mistakes next time. I'd relax, I would limber up. I would be sillier than I have been this trip. I would take fewer things seriously. I
would take more chances...." - Nadine Stair, http://www.omidia.com/thought/p_nadine.html

Stay strong and get stronger,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "www.cbathletics.com" claiming to be www.TurbulenceTraining.com - Gain muscle and lose fat at the SAME time

Metabolic Cooking

If you're like me, one of your biggest fat loss struggles is probably finding diet-friendly meals that you truly LOVE to eat.

I mean truly great-tasting, amazing fat burning food.

And perhaps the biggest problem is that there just aren't a lot of "chefs" out there specializing in creating meals made to appeal to your abs in the same way they do to your taste-buds...

But there's actually one fit "duo" that's VERY good at doing just that:

Dave and Karine, authors of Metabolic Cooking <------- your special link

You see, my good friends Dave and Karine have created a fat-burning cookbook series that provides you with 250+ mouthwatering recipes specifically designed to torch belly fat.

Flavor that fights fat...and it works...

Sweet
Spicy
Savory

Even dessert...

And the best part is that I asked Dave to hook-up all my readers with a special half price sale along with some pretty sweet bonuses for the next 48 hours only:

Metabolic Cooking Discount + Bonuses <----- half price for 48 hours

If you're looking to chow down on some good food while losing fat at an accelerated rate, this is probably the one thing that will provide the greatest immediate benefit to your fatloss plan.

Enjoy an amazing dinner tonight... (or maybe the Chocolate French Toast on pg 11 as a snack if you can't wait ;)

 

Just printed the cookbook out for my mom, too, to help her eat better.

 

Burn the fat and keep the flavor,

 

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Time to stop the excuses

It's time to stop making excuses. "Today is January 21st. Just over 5% of the year has passed already. Are you 5% towards your goals? If your goal was to lose 50lbs of fat - you should be down 2.5lbs right now if you're on track. If your goal was to increase your income by $10,000 this year - you should already have made an extra $500." – Alwyn Cosgrove

I know that one of the biggest diet problems we have is eating too much at night, so...Develop habits to avoid night eating. Plan ahead to overcome obstacles. Write out 2 solutions for every obstacle in your diet. That will help you lose fat and stick to your diet. My two favorite resources for fat loss diets are: The Diet Solution Program by Isabel De Los Rios - http://www.ProvenFatLossDiet.com/ – and Brad Pilon's Eat Stop Eat - http://www.EatStopEat.com/

Today's KickButt Mindset Tip:
"Do you resist change even when you know it will make a positive difference in your life? If so, put it in writing. Think about a change that could make your life a little easier or better – a small change that you've been avoiding because you figure the status quo is "good enough." It could, for example, have something to do with your behavior, with time-tasking, or with learning a new skill. Take a sheet of paper and list all the reasons you can think of for making the change. Then list all the reasons you can think of for not making it. Once you see it in black and white, the benefits of taking action will be obvious." – Bob Cox, http://www.earlytorise.com/are-you-afraid-of-change/

My workout today - V-grip pulldowns, seated row, shrugs, cable lateral raises, db triceps extensions, db curls.

Meathead Saturday,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer

No training and no Internet

Getting rid of my home internet is probably the smartest thing I'll do all year, and not just because I do a lot of stupid things. It's helped reduce stress and has made me even more productive. But most importantly, I just feel FREE.

No training for me, but just did a snow-walk with Bally the Dog. Hadn't seen him in over a week. He still crazy.

One secret to success is to... Study others. What can you learn from the behaviors of other successful people? For more inspiration, read the through the Transformation Contest Success Stories at:

http://www.TransformationContest.com/

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
You have to stand up for what is right for you at this time.

"Your position in the world is defined by what you instigate, how you provoke, and what you learn from the events you cause. In a world filled with change, that's what matters – your ability to create and learn from change…We need your insights and your dreams and your contributions. Hurry." – Seth Godin

Powerful article on finding your purpose in life
- http://www.earlytorise.com/the-person-you-really-are/

Have a great weekend,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Muscle-Shocking M-MRT Workout Secrets

This is a laser-locked muscle-metabolic resistance training system that will jack up your metabolism, boost your strength, build muscle and burn fat - all at the same time.

 

It's your latest advanced TT program called, "TT for Meatheads Muscle-Metabolic Resistance Training"...and you can get it for less than $5 here.

This is the culmination of over 21 years of personal experience combining strength training, new and old-school bodybuilding techniques, and the latest in the fat loss science of metabolic resistance training. The secrets of this program include:

 

- The 90% rep method on key exercises

- The KB-Goblet superset finisher in workout A

- The addictive Meathead descending pyramid in workout B

- One of my all-time favorite supersets to start workout C

- And a beautiful Meathead superset to finish workout C

Your TT Meatheads M-MRT program demands you stretch your belief of what you - and your muscles - are capable of doing.

You cannot make a physical transformation without undergoing a mental transformation as well. And this program will give you the
mind - and body - of a warrior and the heart of a champion.

Welcome to TT for Meatheads Muscle-Metabolic Resistance Training

This is dedicated to all of the Meatheads, all over the world, who are the unsung heroes of the gym, the warriors who show everyone else what is possible through discipline and dedication, who are willing to do what no one else is willing to do, and who lead the pack when it comes to showing the world the politically incorrect truth about what it takes to truly TRANSFORM.

Let's do this.

Get TT for Meatheads M-MRT here

 

To your muscles and metabolism,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer

PS - Check this out...

 

It's a TT Member review of my latest program, TT 2K12 that you will ALSO get as part of the $4.95 deal.

 

Workout Title: TT 2K12

Ranking Out of 10: 10

Your age (range) and gender: 37 year old male

Fitness level: intermediate/advanced

Workout Positives: This is a great program. M-MRT will blow you away. It takes a little while to get your head around it but once you workout the squeezing technique you will experience muscle burn like you never have before. For those of you with home gyms or limited equipment the M-MRT technique will also allow you to get more bang for your buck with less weight.

Excellent program design and exercise progression. Beware the evil 2nd superset on each day.

Optional interval days are a bonus as well. If your diet is in check this program will strip fat off you like never before.

Workout Negatives: I'm struggling to think of any. Um no deadlifts in the program.... I'm addicted to deadlifts apparently

You can try that program for under $5 here

Create Desires and Cut the Internet

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.

My training today: Hang Clean, Deadlift, Front Squat, Good Mornings.

I also gave this combo to a client. It rocks for MRT - KB Swing – 30 seconds supersetted with Narrow-Stance Goblet Squat – 30 seconds. Rest 1 minute before repeating 2 to 4 more times.

Now I'm in a strange Starbucks packed with high school kids. Parents of the world: Your children are at Starbucks gettting hopped up on caffeine goofballs. Its crazy what these kids are ordering.

By the way, I recently CUT my home internet...no email at home...no mindless websurfing.
- http://internetindependence.com/eliminate-internet-access

Today's RECORD-BREAKING Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
When asked what surprised him most about humanity, the Dali Lama answered "Man. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices his money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived."

"Promise Me You Will Always Remember: You're Braver Than You Believe, And Stronger Than You Seem, And Smarter Than You Think." ~ Christopher Robin To Winnie-the-Pooh

Article of the Day: How to live a long life (article)
- http://www.earlytorise.com/one-of-my-main-goals/

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Butt Kicking Blues Curing Tips

Well, after I got my butt kicked by the altitude here in Colorado while trying to do some incline sprints on the treadmill, it was time to go.

As I mentioned earlier, I topped out at 10 incline and 8.5mph for 45 second intervals. That's well below my best fitness level.

My goal is to work up to 10 intervals of 30 seconds at 10mph at a 10 incline.

That's part of a bigger fitness goal that I'll soon be telling you about...there's an event in June I'm doing, and it's going to require EVERYTHING I've got.

The altitude isn't the only thing about Colorado that is awesome.

This place has 310 days per year of sunshine...

...but not every place does, and that's a BIG problem.

I was lucky enough to be in Colorado this week doing some personal executive coaching and it was sunny and beautiful...and a great cure for Winter Blahs, like these:

=> http://www.ttfatloss.com/health/fighting-the-winter-blahs/

We sure as heck don't get that back in Toronto where it's cold and grey (and even raining).

Cold + Grey + 14 hours of darkness = Winter Blahs

So I did some research and here's how you CURE the winter blahs. Check out my article here:

=> http://www.ttfatloss.com/health/fighting-the-winter-blahs/

You'll discover the...

1) #1 vitamin you must increase to cure the blahs
2) How to get by with a little help from ____ ____
3) The exact nutrition strategies you MUST use

All that and more in your recipe to CURE the winter blahs here:

=> http://www.ttfatloss.com/health/fighting-the-winter-blahs/

And make sure to post YOUR TIPS for curing the winter blahs in the comments section.

To your health all year long,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer

PS - Be back tomorrow with some advanced workout tips that TT Members are using for maximum rapid fat loss.

CURE the Winter Blahs (how-to article)

Time to leave Colorado and head back to Toronto. I just got my butt kicked by the altitude here when trying to do some incline sprints on the treadmill. I topped out at 10 incline and 8.5mph for 45 second intervals. That's well below my best fitness level.

While I was down in Colorado, I researched how to cure the winter blahs. Here's the article:

- http://www.ttfatloss.com/health/fighting-the-winter-blahs/

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
If you're struggling, keep hustling. Keep taking at least one big action step each day. Never stop. Never even think of giving up. Ask your network for social support. Someone has the answer you need.

"Let others lead small lives, but not you. Let others argue over small things, but not you. Let others cry over small hurts, but not you. Let others leave their future in someone else's hands, but not you." —Jim Rohn

People want to be involved with other confident people who are doing big things, being positive & powerful. Do something great today.

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer

PS – "Remember this, that very little is needed to make a happy life." – Marcus Aurelius

For personal trainers

Research shows that the average personal trainer's salary is $35,000 per year.

That's just not fair.

With all the study, certifications, training hours, and after-hours research a trainer puts into their job, it should easily be three times that amount.

Alwyn Cosgrove and I were talking, and we think that every awesome trainer - like you - should be making over 6-figures per year.

This can help.

=> http://www.ttbootcamps.com/completetrainerpackageforalwyn/

Each of these done-for-you workouts was designed by me, and I also give you a step-by-step blueprint for getting more clients from the Internet.

Plus, I have interrogated two of the most successful bootcamp business builders in the world - Bedros Keuilian and Steve Hochman - on how to build a 6-figure bootcamp business fast.

Get all of these resources here for just a small investment

=> http://www.ttbootcamps.com/completetrainerpackageforalwyn/

(As you know, the trainers who make the greatest investment in their knowledge also take the most money to the bank.)

You can thank Alwyn for inspiring me to put this together.

I know you can have a better business year in 2012,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Kickbutt Mindset Tips for the Week

Live from the mountains in Denver, here are today's kickbutt mindset tips and workout updates. I just finished up a Meathead Monday workout at Nick's Fitness in Evergreen. Bench, Row, Pulldown, DB Row, Fat Bar curls for fun.

Yesterday I had a decent leg workout. Also had some early AM traveling from Las Vegas to Golden, Colorado. It was really weird to see the Vegas airport packed at 6am. But I did learn some cutting edge nutrition and training info from John Romaniello...we worked on a project called "Turbulence Forever"...coming soon

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
No matter how much you might feel you are struggling, never give up. Keep moving towards your vision. Never stand still. Believe in yourself.

‎"YOU are responsible for yourself. Responsible for what you do. Responsible for who you are. Responsible for the way you face the world and deal with it."
- Ryan Murdock, http://www.ryanmurdock.com/

Fastest way to improve your life
- http://www.earlytorise.com/one-day-at-a-time/

"Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish." – John Quincy Adams

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Meathead History Lesson

Today's workout in the small, but good enough gym at Mandalay Bay included pulldowns, cable rear delts, db rows, cable lateral raises, db triceps, and shrugs. This is the last easy workout before moving back to heavy lifting.

It was also the last workout before I move on to "beautiful Golden, Colorado in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains" (bonus points for knowing where that reference came from).

Here's the answer:
The old "EAS" Muscle Media audio tapes that used to feature Bill Phillips or Anthony Almeida being interviewed about supplements. The narrator would always start, "From beautiful Golden, Colorado in the the foothills of the Rocky Mountains...". And that's today's Meathead History lesson.

Today's FB QnA:

Q: I am in week 6 of 247 fat loss and after the 8th week I want to focus on muscle growth before doing another round on 247. What is your advice. BTW I have dropped 11 pounds since thanksgiving by adding the plan to my boot camp centric routine.

Answer:
Shawn, awesome work. Many 24-7 users have asked the same question and I've been directing them to this program:
http://www.turbulencetraining.com/workouts/2007/april2007ttmass.shtml or this qna: http://www.ttfatloss.com/workouts/make-your-workout-harder/

Nutrition Resource of the Day
http://www.amazingclubs.com/peanutbutter.html

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Follow the golden rule. Help others. The more they succeed, the more you succeed.

So much can be accomplished with a long term vision and resilience to short term setbacks. Not every problem is conquered overnight, but if you persist and never give, you will succeed.

The most important question I could ask you
- http://internetindependence.com/goal-setting-vision-question

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Vegas Gyms and Fitness QnA

Mike Whitfield from www.facebook.com/workoutfinishers and i are working on the new TT MRT Bootcamps program and that is one technique we'll be using.

Try an Ascending-Descending pyramid with two metabolic exercises as workout finisher...Kettlebell swings or snatches supersetted with a tough pushup. Start with 1 rep per exercise and alternate back and forth working up to 10 reps per exercise and then count back down to 1 rep per exercise.

Today's best Q's from www.TurbulenceTrainingFanpage.com QnA:

Q: Hey Craig I had a question about back exercises, specifically Inverted Rows and Pullups. I am doing DB rows as an alternative. Are there any other efficient back workouts that would help without the need of a bar?

Answer:
Anthony - check out my video here, 826000 view
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgUsXA4JX0w

Q: Craig- primary goal is to lose fat- lots to lose. I'd prefer having a program that is every day- keeps me on track better. Which program do you recommend? I'll be registering for the contest today!

Answer:
David - there is a program from September 2011 called "Super 6's". It's 6 days per week. Get it at www.turbulencetraining.com/workouts. Or use the 24-7 program from www.247fatloss.com that is 5 days per week.

Q: Tough mudder...anyone do it? Need workout for it.

Answer:
Steve - Very common goal this year...I know Men's health was asking around for experts on this, so expect some advice in the magazine soon. In the meantime, check the old' Google and see if you find some good info. Let me know, thanks.

Q: What are your thoughts on 'zone training' for weight loss? This is pushed pretty hard by gyms.

Answer:
Scott - If you are talking about the cardio fat burning zone, I think it's a joke. Check out my free interval/cardio report here -
http://www.TurbulenceTraining.com/intervalreport

Q: Best gym in Vegas?

Answer:
For lifting, Palazzo. For TT Fat Loss style training, Aria. I have a list of my top 7 gyms in Vegas for each on this blog post (scroll down) -
http://www.ttfatloss.com/workouts/gyms-in-vegas/

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Success is coming. I know it is, and I believe in you, so don't give up. Kekich Credo #76, says, "I will do this" is the only attitude that works. "I'll try" or "I think" doesn't work. Today is the deadline to start the TT Transformation Contest for the full 12-weeks. This is your chance to change -
http://www.transformationcontest.com/

Add value to someone's life today. Not only will it help others, but this truly is the best thing that you can do for yourself.

Most of your problems can be solved faster, easier, and with less hassle and fewer resources than you think. It all starts with your network…don't be afraid to ask for help.

Running a Mastermind meeting this weekend in Vegas, and as a coach, this has been my best 'performance' yet. I've been able to better communicate the most effective ways to get started fast...some group members had some real big breakthroughs today. Best meeting yet.

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer

The secret of success is to know something nobody else knows. – Aristotle Onassis

TT for Meatheads M-MRT

A new TT for Meatheads program is now available to TT Members.

Welcome to TT for Meatheads Muscle-Metabolic Resistance Training. This is dedicated to all of the Meatheads, all over the world, who are the unsung heroes of the gym, the warriors who show everyone else what is possible through discipline and dedication, who are willing to do what no one else is willing to do, and who lead the pack when it comes to showing the world the politically incorrect truth about what it takes to truly TRANSFORM.

Get ready for a laser-locked muscle-metabolic resistance training system that will jack up your metabolism, boost your strength, build muscle and burn fat – all at the same time.

This is the culmination of over 21 years of personal experience combining strength training, new and old-school bodybuilding techniques, and the latest in the fat loss science of metabolic resistance training. This program demands you stretch your belief of what you – and your muscles – are capable of doing and achieving.

You cannot make a physical transformation without undergoing a mental transformation as well. And this program will give you the mind – and body – of a warrior and the heart of a champion.

Get it here for less than $5:

=> http://www.turbulencetraining.com/workoutofthemonth/

Meathead for Life,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS, CTT