Workouts and Caine's Arcade

Didn't sleep well last night. Probably need a couple more days until my body and mind are truly back on East Coast Time.

I got up around 4:30, worked a bit on a new TT workout that will go with Joel Marion's Xtreme Fat Loss Diet, and then old Bally the Dog and I went for a walk. After that, I hit a a nice meathead workout.

My training today: WYLIT, Elevated Pushups, Pulldowns, Pushups, Seated Row, 1-Arm DB shoulder press, bb shrugs, cable rear delts.

Earlier this week I discovered another tough treadmill 'incline sprint workout' for my fitness level...6 rounds of 60 seconds at 8mph + 8% incline.

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Made three HUGE mistakes this week at TT (and lost some sleep over them, too), but none of them are fatal to me. Just remember, no matter how bad things might seem, you will get through it. Stay strong.

"Every day may not be good, but there's something good in every day." ~Unknown

And if you're struggling with something...

The main reason we are "not good at something" is because we tell ourselves we are not good at that thing. We say, "Oh, I'm not smart enough to do that. I'm not brave enough to do that on my own. I'm not this...I'm not that..." But it's that mindset that is the BIG BLOCK holding us back. It may be the only thing holding you back from being as great as you can be.

Change really is up to you.

"When a person becomes crystal CLEAR as to exactly what they want to accomplish, and FOCUSES their time and energy on this ONE goal, any person can move mountains." – Jimmy Sweeney

Proof?

Watch this movie about Caine's Arcade while you have your morning coffee...it gets really good after 2 minutes:

- http://cainesarcade.com/

The big message here is that when you do good stuff, people will see you and want to support you. They will rally behind you.

Never give up.

Stay strong.

Get stronger.

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Tough Questions Today

We all know that we have a limited amount of time in this life, so why do we delay taking action on what is important to us?

Ask yourself this from time to time: "Is the life you're living worth what you're giving up to have it?"

How to turn defeat into victory (plus, what I think everyone should do)
- http://www.earlytorise.com/turning-defeat-into-victory/

At the end of the day, your success will be determined by the value you bring to the table. – Simon Black

No training for me today, so I posted these questions instead. Also, here's a TT QnA for you.

Best cardio and diet program QnA
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/best-cardio-and-diet-programs/

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Jet Lag Training

My training today wasn't so great. I hope it was just the jet lag from yesterday's flight from Hong Kong.

Here's what I did: Hang clean, jumps, deadlift, front squat, good mornings.

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"If you want MORE of anything in your life, it all starts with LESS of the other stuff. Stop dreaming and start doing." - John Reese

"Long term success is built on credibility and on establishing enduring loving relationships with quality people based on mutually earned trust. Cut all ties with dishonest, negative or lazy people, and associate with people who share your values. You become who you associate with." - Kekich Credo #51

"If you bring value to the table, other people who add value will be attracted to you. If you remove value from the table, people who add value will shy away from you." – Simon Black

A good success quote and article
- http://www.earlytorise.com/a-secret-to-your-success/

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

PS - The theme of the 2nd Turbulence Training Summit is, "How to Get Exactly What You Want in Life". This is based on a specific technique I used to accomplish my dreams, as did my guest presenters, Bedros Keuilian, Alwyn Cosgrove, and Mike Whitfield.

Please join us here: http://www.TTSummit.com

You'll enjoy these two days.

Friday, June 22nd, The Personal Trainer Day

9am - How to TRIPLE Your Productivity and Have More Time for What REALLY Matters in Life - By Craig Ballantyne

10am - Brand NEW, Exclusive Secret Strategies to Getting More Clients - By Bedros Keuilian

12pm - Networking Lunch Break

1pm - Bootcamp Blastoff: How to Go From Zero Clients to Being On Pace for Over $100K Per Year in Just 90 Days

3pm: The Missing LINK in Creating a 7-Figure Fitness Facility From Scratch - By Alwyn Cosgrove

5pm: Dinner Break

7pm: VIP Trainer Reception for First 50 Registered Trainers...

Hang out with Alwyn, Bedros, Craig, and all of the Certified Turbulence Trainers

Saturday, June 23rd, The Fitness Training Day

7-9am: Early Morning Bootcamp Workouts (7am and 8am workouts)

9am: Breakfast Break

9:30am: Kettlebell, TRX, and Secret Ballantyne Workout Demos

10:30am - TT Pushup Contest with BIG Prizes

11am: Workout Finishers With Mikey Whitfield

12pm: Lunch/Networking/Photo Op

1pm: How to Change Your Life in 3 Easy Steps

2:30: Surprise Exercise Contest with BIG Prizes

3pm: How to Get EXACTLY What You Want in Life - By CB

5pm: Closing Ceremonies & TT Trainer of the Year Awards

I'm excited just reading about it.

See you in June.

How to Get Exactly What You Want

"And that's how I got exactly what I wanted in life."

 

That's how I summed up my presentation at MindValley Headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia this week.

 

I was there speaking to over 40 employees of this interesting company, and I put them through the exact exercise that you'll discover at the 2nd TT Training Summit in June.

 

It will be my best presentation ever...and one that you can truly call, "Life Changing".

 

If you don't agree, I'll be happy to give you DOUBLE your money back.

 

That's right, DOUBLE.

 

The session I have prepared for you on Saturday afternoon will truly change how you look at your goals and success. I can't wait to share it with you.

 

In addition, you'll also hear from Bedros Keuilian, Alwyn Cosgrove, Mike Whitfield, and a few other surprise guests at this event, showing you how to get EXACTLY what you want out of life through fitness.

Just check out our schedule of events for the 150 lucky attendees. The Saturday is dedicated to workouts in the 

morning and inspiration in the afternoon.

 

I guarantee you that my speech on getting EXACTLY what you want out of life will - no hype - change your life for the better.

 

It's a method that has worked for me in a way that gives me goosebumps every time I explain it. So don't miss that session.

Friday, June 22nd, The Personal Trainer Day

9am - How to TRIPLE Your Productivity and Have More Time for What REALLY Matters in Life - By Craig Ballantyne

10am - Brand NEW, Exclusive Secret Strategies to Getting More Clients - By Bedros Keuilian

12pm - Networking Lunch Break

1pm - Bootcamp Blastoff: How to Go From Zero Clients to Being On Pace for Over $100K Per Year in Just 90 Days

3pm: The Missing LINK in Creating a 7-Figure Fitness Facility From Scratch - By Alwyn Cosgrove

5pm: Dinner Break

7pm: VIP Trainer Reception for First 50 Registered Trainers...

Hang out with Alwyn, Bedros, Craig, and all of the Certified Turbulence Trainers

Saturday, June 23rd, The Fitness Training Day

7-9am: Early Morning Bootcamp Workouts (7am and 8am workouts)

9am: Breakfast Break

9:30am: Kettlebell, TRX, and Secret Ballantyne Workout Demos

10:30am - TT Pushup Contest with BIG Prizes

11am: Workout Finishers With Mikey Whitfield

12pm: Lunch/Networking/Photo Op

1pm: How to Change Your Life in 3 Easy Steps

2:30: Surprise Exercise Contest with BIG Prizes

3pm: How to Get EXACTLY What You Want in Life - By CB

5pm: Closing Ceremonies & TT Trainer of the Year Awards

I'm excited just reading about it.

Heck, I'd pay $1000 just to attend that seminar to learn from Bedros, Alwyn, and Mikey W.

But you don't have to pay that much. Not EVEN 10% of that.

It's just $97 for the first 50 fast-action takers.

Reserve your spot at the 2nd TT Summit with me

See you there,

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Back in Toronto

Just arrived back in Toronto. I slept 10 of the 15 hours on the flight home. Time for a nap and then a deadlift workout on thursday AM.

Fortunately while I was engaged in the closest thing to time travel as possible, Certified Turbulence Trainer Mike Whitfield was putting together this week's challenge workout:

The TT Metabolic Chaos 300

Do the following circuit ONE time, resting when needed. Form takes precedence, and you can't move onto the next exercise until all reps are completed. Time yourself.  The next time you perform this workout, try to beat your previous time.  

Bulgarian Jump Squats (10/side)
Pullups (10)
Triple Pushups (30) – 10 Decline, 10 Close-Grip, 10 Normal
Narrow Stance Bodyweight Squat (30)
Spiderman Climb (15/side)
Chinups (10)
Ab Wheel or Stability Ball Rollout (20)
Prisoner Swing Lunge (10/side)
Decline Pushups (30)
Total Body Extensions (30)
X-Body Mountain Climbers (15/side)

Finisher
Alternating Single Leg Burpees (10/side)
Stability Ball Jackknife/Pushup Combo (20)

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they're supposed to help you discover who you are." - Bernice J. Reagon

If you compromise with your own conscience, you will weaken your conscience. Soon your conscience will fail to guide you and you never will have real wealth based on peace of mind. – Napolean Hill

"If people can find hypocrisy in you, it will be your quickest route to self-destruction." - Matt Smith

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Leaving Asia Today

Sitting in the airport in Hong Kong waiting for the last flight home to Toronto.

Yesterday we had an excellent 15 hour day with the team at www.mindvalley.com in Kuala Lumpur. I did a presentation on "creating your own code" today. Here's mine
- http://www.earlytorise.com/12-rules/

Tomorrow I have a two hour drive to ol' bally the dog. we shall see if he remembers me.

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
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." – Michaelangelo

Turn your unique ability into success:
http://www.earlytorise.com/finding-and-using-your-unique-abilities/

Best insight of my trip to Asia, from Matt Smith, ETR publisher: "Work your butt off to let your customers know you love them." - Smith

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

The Turbulence Training Seminar in San Diego

The 2nd Turbulence Training Seminar has been announced. It is June 22-23 in San Diego, California.

Join me at the TT Summit in June (22-23rd)
- http://www.ttsummit.com

And join me in laughing at some funny photos from the mall in Kuala Lumpur (might be the coolest mall, and coolest store, I've ever been in)

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

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"Action is the difference-maker. Remember that. If you're ready to take a big step forward, seek an open door as if your life depended on it. When you find it, go in bold and make it count." – Simon Black, www.SovereignMan.com

At some point it will be up to you – and ONLY you – to make a decision. Whether it is who to vote for, what diet to follow, or career to choose, what expert to listen to, or what to believe. There will never be an area of life where every 'expert' is in consensus…not in health, not in real estate, and not in fixing the economy. And that's GOOD news. Because it gives you the opportunity to choose what is right for you.

When no one else believes in you
- http://www.earlytorise.com/when-no-one-else-believes-in-you/

And today's www.InternetIndependence.com tip:
"It is infinitely easier to become a millionaire by becoming the kind of person deserved of being a millionaire and likely to sustain being a millionaire, than it is to pursue just the million dollars." – Dan Kennedy

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Meathead Monday Master's Workout

Meathead monday morning workout while watching the Masters on the gym TV. That was a little weird.

Workout included DB press, face pulls, bench, pulldowns, rows.

Now off to Malaysia for 40 hours. Big meeting there tomorrow.

But what's this about a cardio workout?
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/cardio-workout/

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Surround yourself with people who are better than you…they will bring out the best in you.

Your goal setting guide...perfect for planning the week ahead
- http://www.amazon.com/How-To-Set-Goals-ebook/dp/B007JCNNGK/

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

My Toughest Interval Workout

No MRT today, but some intervals. I've found the right challenge for me. It's 9mph at 6% incline for 1 minute with 90 seconds off. Getting 6 of those is tough on the heart and lungs (not so much on the legs). Good Tough Mudder training.

That's my toughest interval training workout going these days.

Second toughest is the 10mph at 10% for 15 seconds.

I'll get back to working on those when I return to Canada later this week.

In the meantime, check out my Thailand photos at:

www.TurbulenceTrainingFanpage.com

Today's Kick
Be proud of the healthy changes you are making in your life. There are many more folks secretly wishing someone will take charge and be a healthy role model for them. It might not happen overnight, but if you continue to lead by healthy example - without preaching or being condescending - you can build an entourage of social support and people who want to be healthy like you.

"Whatever your dreams are, start taking them very, very seriously." – Barbara Sher

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Deadlines for your diet

When it comes to remembering food intake, we are all liars. If you are struggling with fat loss, it's probably your diet, so write down what you eat. Do that for every thing that goes in your mouth for 7 days. Log it on Fitday.com or one of the many apps for that. Get the truth about your food intake, calorie intake, protein intake, etc. Don't tell me it's too hard. It's one the simplest and most effective actions you can take to lose fat. Get to know the truth about your body and how it reacts to diet, exercise, and stress.

If you feel like you're spinning your wheels and not making any progress, one solution is to put more urgency into your life. Here's what you need to do. First, identify what it is that you truly want to accomplish. Second, outline what you need to do to get there. And third, give yourself a deadline. (Bonus fourth step: Cut that deadline by 20%. Don't worry, you'll reach it.) These steps are simple, but effective, because they combine the power of a vision with the urgency of a deadline

"Nobody gets old by surprise." – Kekich Credo #83. Think about what you accomplish if you really focus for the next 12 weeks. After all, that's only 0.3% of your life. Surely you can commit to that, can't you?

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Training in Thailand Part 2 in Pattaya

Did a 6am workout at the Royal Gardens fitness center here in Pattaya, Thailand, today, followed by an hours walk around the beach area. Interesting place. I can see why the kids want to come here and party.

My training was:
Big shoulder warmup, followed by: Pushups, Pulldowns, 1-Arm DB Shoulder Press, DB Chest-supported rows, DB Triceps Extensions, Cable Curls. Then the walk.

Really humid here, and I was dripping in sweat when I returned, even though it was cloudy and only 8am.

I put a photo up at www.TurbulenceTrainingFanpage.com

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Goals are meant to push the boundaries of your belief in yourself. Stretch your thinking, challenge your potential. Don't be afraid to set big goals. You never know who you are going to meet or what is going to happen when you are committed to taking action.

"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." – Maria Robinson

And today's Internet Independence Opportunity:

For students aged 18-25...I filmed a video for you here explaining why you need to make a video and attend our camp this summer.

- http://camp.sovereignman.com/

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Bangkok Wrapup

Did a decent hotel room workout at the St. Regis in Bangkok. Great hotel. Relatively well priced, too.

The gym was okay, and I did my best with a smith machine for legs. It's okay to do RDL's and split squats with the smith machine. I don't use it for squatting though. Add in some lunge jumps (to start) and some 1-leg RDL's and that was a decent leg workout.

I also posted a view from the hotel pool in Bangkok...probably the only time you'll see a golf course inside of a race track.

Check it out on my Facebook page at www.TurbulenceTrainingFanpage.com

How to triple your productivity (good tip for workouts too)
- http://www.earlytorise.com/identify-the-magic-time-to-get-more-done/

Truth about my business failures
- http://internetindependence.com/the-truth-about-business-failures

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Metabolic Finisher of the Week

Here's a new metabolic workout finisher for you from Mike Whitfield.

Record the total number of reps you do per exercise, circuit, and total for the workout.

Circuit 1
Prisoner Jump Squats (30 secs)
Pull-ups (30 secs)
Decline Spiderman Pushups (30 secs)
Rest 1 minute and then move onto circuit 2

Circuit 2
Underhand Grip Inverted Row (45 secs)
Narrow Stance Bodyweight Squat (45 secs)
Spiderman Climb (45 secs)
Rest 1 minute, then move onto circuit 3

Circuit 3
Pushups (60 secs)
Total Body Extensions (60 secs)
X-Body Mountain Climbers (60 secs)
Rest 1 minute and then move onto the finisher

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
You control everything. Your success is your responsibility.

The beauty is that the world offers us 2nd chances. 3rd chances. 10th chances. As many as you want, the world will give you, as long as you yourself don't give up. Only if you give into your fear of failure, you'll never achieve 'what could have been'. But the world won't give up on you as long as you continue to keep adding value and making a positive contribution.

Today's www.InternetIndependence.com Tip:
Ferruggia sent me this great quote for anyone running a personality-based Internet business - "Your job is to make your audience care about your obsessions." - Martin Scorcese.

BTW, Scorcese is the only guy with bushier eyebrows than me...so clearly he's a wise man.

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Workouts in Hong Kong

After arriving in Hong Kong, we walked around and went to Soho Spice, a Vietnamese restaurant. Got back around 10pm and slept till 3am. But I couldn't sleep any longer so I got did intervals in the hotel gym at 4:30am while watching the Barca-AC game live. Time zones are weird.

Had some breakfast, then went back and did an upper body meathead workout with pulldowns, pushups and light dumbbells.

Then some more walking and brainstorming with my business partner.

If you're ever in Hong Kong, go the "Coast" restaurant and get the warm lamb salad for lunch. That was really good.

Time to head to the airport and off to Bangkok.

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"The world doesn't owe me anything. I must earn everything." The sooner I understood this, the happier I became knowing my life is in my hands.

There is no "pill" for life. Nothing will solve your problems like work, planning, commitment, consistency, and perseverance. You can't put those in a pill or get those from the government.

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

PS - Wisdom from Matt Smith's 4-year old daughter today: "Everyone's stronger than they think they are." --- Don't forget that this week, no matter what happens. You're stronger than you think.

TT DVDs Deal

So far this week we've proven that your fat loss workouts do NOT need to include long, slow cardio.

 

What they need are metabolic resistance training, bodyweight exercises, and interval training. 

 

You'll get those in the TT DVD System here at a 70% discount this week only.

 

Save 70% on the complete TT DVD workout package here

NOTE: These are NOT follow-along DVDs, but you'll get to watch me do perfect form and you'll get the printed manuals to go with the workouts.

But you will get a 1-year Platinum TT membership so that you can get ALL of my new workouts too, including the new TT for Tough Mudder Adventure Racing - just released last week.

Get started on it now with just 8 weeks left to the unofficial kick-off to your favorite time of the year.

=> Get your Proven Workout for your best body ever

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Here's what I'm going to send to you:

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In this ultimate bodyweight workout package, you'll get dozens of bodyweight exercises that you can do at home without the need for fancy equipment. It's the perfect fat loss plan for you in case you can't get to the gym, or if you travel a lot, just like me.

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You won't need to stuff a single piece of workout equipment into your already over-stuffed luggage in order to do these workouts. No bands, no medicine balls, no kettlebells, no nothing.

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It doesn't matter how busy your schedule, you'll always be able to slip in a hotel room bodyweight workout to keep off the pounds while you pile on the miles.

Plus, you'll receive a FREE hardcopy manual and hotel room workout DVD where you can watch me demonstrate the exercises.

It's like having your own personal Craig Ballantyne training session in the privacy of your hotel room.

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In the Turbulence Training Platinum Membership area, I'll answer all of your most pressing fat loss workout and diet questions. You'll get full access to me, just like having email access to any other personal trainer in the world.

You'll also have access to my interrogations of other fat loss experts, you'll be able to download more exclusive fat burning audio interviews to listen to anytime and anywhere, and you'll benefit from the #1 factor overlooked in fat loss programs today, "The power of social support" (it really is the secret to your fat burning success).

Plus, each month for the next year you'll get a NEW fat burning Turbulence Training workout (and you have access to EVERY single Turbulence Training workout I've ever created).

There are over $3500 worth of workout programs in the TT Platinum Membership, but all of these are FREE to you as part of the Ultimate Turbulence Training Package.

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Stay classy TT,

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Creator, The Turbulence Training Complete Package

PS - Hurry...

You only have until Thursday at midnight to take advantage of this incredible TT offer.

 

...including the FREE shipping direct to your doorstep.

Hong Kong

The journey from Denver to Seattle to Hong Kong went really smoothly. Too smoothly, perhaps, as I slept 7 hours on the plane and now it's 11:30 at night and I can't fall asleep.

Walked around the Soho area a bit, good times, and then drove up to Victoria's Peak, but it was too busy to wait for a cab at the top so we drove back down.

Heading to Bangkok tomorrow.

Until then, enjoy the truth about yogging.

- http://www.ttfatloss.com/truth-about-yogging-and-fat-loss/

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:

Take full responsibility for your environment and behaviors. Everything you do sets you up for success or puts another obstacle in your way.

The three great essentials to achieve anything worthwhile are, first, hard work; second, stick-to-itiveness; third, common sense. – Thomas Edison

The Truth About Stress
- http://www.earlytorise.com/the-truth-about-stress/

Overcome your fear of failure
- http://internetindependence.com/overcome-fear-of-failure

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Triple flight day

Flying from Denver to Seattle (right now), followed by Seattle to Vancouver, and then Vancouver to Hong Kong. I'll arrive at 7pm on Tuesday evening after leaving my friend's house in Denver at 6am on Monday. Wednesday we fly to Bangkok. By the way, when it's 7pm in Hong Kong, it will be 7am back in Toronto.

No training today, or tomorrow, either.

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:

"If you don't know where you are going, any road will take you there." - The Cheshire Cat...

...So plan your day, plan your life, plan your nutrition, plan your workouts, plan your WORLD. Know where you are. Know where you want to go. And plan ahead to take the right road.

And don't get derailed by the critics. Be an action taker, not a quitter.

"Criticism is necessary and useful; it is often indispensable; but it can never take the place of action, or be even a poor substitute for it. The function of the mere critic is of very subordinate usefulness. It is the doer of deeds who actually counts in the battle for life, and not the man who looks on and says how the fight ought to be fought, without himself sharing the stress and the danger."- Theodore Roosevelt

Then again, know when to quit...because you should be doing something more important. Learn more in the true story of me failing out of a college program but overcoming something very important
- http://internetindependence.com/internet-marketing-education

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Turbulence Training Summit 2012 for TT Trainers

Good news.

The dates have been set for the 2nd ever TT Training Summitt, and as a Certified TT Trainer, you'd get to come to this event for free.

It will be June 22-23rd, in San Diego, California. I'll be joined by my friends, Alwyn Cosgrove and Bedros Keuilian.

 

It is a free trainer appreciation event for all of the TT Trainers. You must be TT Certified to attend for free.

If you're not TT Certified, you'll still be allowed to join us at the event, but it will cost you $199.

Today's 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.

Q - "Is there a payment plan?" - Christian

Answer:
Yes, great question Christian. We've added a payment plan to the site here.

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 in the Club,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Creator, Turbulence Training Certification

PS - See you in San Diego this summer.

Colorado meathead workout

Just about ready to head to the gym here in Golden, Colorado, for a Meathead Upper Body workout. It will include dumbbell presses, pulldowns, bench press, rows, and some arms. Good times.

I've been up since 3:30am local time (5:30am back home in Toronto time) working on writing projects that must be finished before I head off on an extremely long journey tomorrow.

We head from Denver to Seattle, then Seattle to Vancouver, and finally from Vancouver to Hong Kong on Monday afternoon. We'll arrive in HK on Tuesday at 7pm HK time (7am back in Toronto).

Needless to say, my brain and circadian rhythm will be quite messed up. Should be interesting to see how I deal with it. Any tips?

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Short-term pain from discipline equals long-term gain from progress. Long-term pain comes from a lack of short-term discipline. It's a very simple, yet powerful relationship.

Today is the first day of the rest of your life. So don't dwell on past mistakes. Instead, focus on what you can and will do today, tomorrow, and the rest of your life, and all of the great things that will happen because of your actions. Get strong, be strong, stay strong.

If you don't have social support, take charge as the leader. Be confident in your choices. People will respect your decisions, even if it seems at first that they don't. Eventually, a lot of people will come to you for advice and support. You are the one making the right decision. Never forget that.

Have a big week,

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Win TT DVD's

No, this is NOT an April Fool's joke.

I want to send you a copy of my Turbulence Training for Fat Loss and Bodyweight Workout DVDs.

Nothing beats training with me in person, but the next best thing is having me show you how to do Turbulence Training exercises on video so that you can watch in the comfort of your own home (or hotel room, as you'll see in a minute).

And the great news is that today is your one and only chance to win one of 3 free copies of the Turbulence Training Complete DVD Package.

You'll get the TT for Fat Loss DVD's and Manual, the 6-Month Bodyweight Workout and Manual, AND the Turbulence Training

Hotel Room Workout DVD's.

Whew. That's one big package that is going to show up on your doorstep if you win.

You just need to answer one quick question on my blog here

(This is WAAAY better than that silly little $540 million mega lottery prize that someone won last week.)

Oh, and the three lucky winners will also get a FREE 1-Year Turbulence Training Membership too, so that you get access to every workout I've ever created PLUS every monthly workout I'll design for the next 12 months.

So how do you win?

Easy.

All you have to do is answer this one question...

"How would having the Turbulence Training Complete Package help you finally achieve your fitness and fat loss goals?"

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But hurry, you only have 36 hours to enter...the contest ends Monday, April 2nd, 2012 at 6pm EST. Winners will be announced by email on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012.

There will be three grand prizes awarded, and each includes:

1) 1-Year Platinum TT Membership

2) A copy of the Turbulence Training Complete Package

It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or if you are an experienced Turbulence Training user, everyone has an equal shot of winning the Complete Package.

I want to hear your story. I've heard so many powerful transformation stories in the last year, and I want to hear what getting the Turbulence Training Complete Package would mean to you.

Each "Complete Package" includes...

1) The Turbulence Training Fat Loss Workout DVD's & Manual
- Retail Value = $197

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- Retail Value = $247

3) The Turbulence Training Hotel Room Workouts
- Retail Value = $197

4) A FREE 1-Year Platinum Turbulence Training Membership
- Retail Value = $197

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Let me know your story here

Looking forward to your feedback,

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Creator, The Turbulence Training Complete Package

PS - Hurry...

You only have 36 hours to enter your comments below...the contest ends Monday, April 2nd, 2012 at 6pm EST.

Winners will be announced by email on Tuesday, April 3rd.

Answer this question in the comments section:

"How would having the Turbulence Training Complete Package help you finally achieve your fitness and fat loss goals?"

Either train or don't train but don't complain

If you don't want to workout, that's fine. Just don't complain about being weak, fat, and tired.

Either train or don't train, but don't complain.

"The world does not reward average people well so you must be extraordinary." – Ted Nicholas

Win your copy of the Ultimate TT DVD package here (way better than a mega-millions lottery win):
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/turbulence-training-package/

More muscle QnA...this one involves Thor's upper body workout
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/thors-muscle-building-workout/

If you need more kickbutt mindset tips:
"Give whatever you are doing and whoever you are with the gift of your attention." - Jim Rohn...As Jim says, "Wherever you are, be there."

Today's www.InternetIndependence.com Tip:
"A creator, such as an artist, musician, photographer, crafts person, performer, animator, designer, video maker, or author - in other words, anyone producing works of art - needs to acquire only 1,000 True Fans to make a living." – Kevin Kelly

And I will be speaking at this event in July, and trust me, I'm not going for the food (sorry, Lithuania):

- http://camp.sovereignman.com/

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Tough Mudder Training in Denver

Did some incline sprints on the treadmill here in Denver today, a little tougher because of the altitude. But still a good training session and all part of my preparations for the Tough Mudder race I'm doing in June.

BTW, for all Tough Mudder trainees, the TT Adventure Race Training program is now available for all member levels at www.TTMembers.com. It's like the hunger games, but with less hunger and more workout challenges.

Yesterday I included kettlebell swings supersetted with KB get-ups as part of my workout. More MRT workout ideas here:

- MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "www.cbathletics.com" claiming to be www.Facebook.com/MetabolicResistanceTraining

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Don't be satisfied with the norm. It's okay to want to achieve special results. The world needs folks who dream and achieve big things.

You should be more concerned with leaving your mark on the world than watching someone else (on TV) leave their mark on the world. Spend your time wisely. "To waste time is to waste your life. The most important choices you'll ever make are how you use your time." – Kekich Credo #2

Build more structure into your workday by taking time and energy management seriously, and you'll have more freedom for the rest of your life. Find your Magic Time, where you get three times as much work done as any other time in the day and guard your magic time from distractions. Protect it ruthlessly and you will prosper.

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

PS - Great article from Internet Independence reader, Ryan Murdoch, a true wordsmith:
- http://www.earlytorise.com/how-to-deal-with-manipulative-people/

19,000 miles and running

My journey of 19,000 miles starts with a single squat workout. Then it gets a little trickier for the next 14 days, going: Toronto-Denver-Seattle-Vancouver-Hong Kong-Bangkok-Pattaya-Bangkok-Kuala Lumpur-Hong Kong-Toronto.

What am I doing? Long story, and frankly, I don't even know for the most part...but will keep you updated. (Alas, Seattle and VC are connections only.)

My training today:
My workout: Squats, Box Jumps, Glute Ham Raise, KB Swings.

By the way, someone asked me for my favorite finisher...here's a formula I would start with...It would include narrow stance goblet squats, swings, and some type of pushup.

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"The failure to act is much more often the product of inner, emotional resistance than external resistance. To move forward you must give up your story, whether it is excuses about your childhood, lack of education, your "bad luck", your unsupportive family, your low metabolism, where you live, etc." - Dan Kennedy...

...Tough love. Harsh words. But helpful words, to those that heed them and really think about why we act the way we do when we want to achieve something.

Being average is worse that below-average. At least those below-average have something to fight for. Average just encourages sedated living.

You can't go your whole life blaming everyone else for the life you've gotten yourself into. You control your reactions. You control your life...

..."Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." - Viktor E. Frankl

Fight the urge to remain average,

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Meathead Wednesday

My training: Big shoulder warmup, Pushups, Pulldowns, DB Shoulder Press, DB chest supported row, triceps ext, shrugs, cable curls. Totally meathead.

Big squat workout tomorrow and then I begin a rather long and strange voyage. More about that tomorrow.

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
You know what the negative people are going to say about your positive habits…so why are you not preparing for them? As for any area in your life, ALWAYS have TWO solutions for every obstacle. Be prepared to overcome the negatives that people throw in your way.

And one from yesterday because it was quite good:
If you fall "off the wagon" - in any area of life - cut your losses, don't stress about it, and get right back on track. Immediately. It's minor damage that can be dealt with...and there's nothing you can do about the past anyways. Focus on what you can do now and in the future.

How to live
- http://www.earlytorise.com/live-like-you-were-dying/

Is your business built around your core values? Get some help building yours by checking out the ETR core values here
- http://www.earlytorise.com/the-core-values-of-early-to-rise/

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Truth About Stress

Ran some treadmill 'hill' sprints today. 9mph at 6% for 1 minute with 1 minute off. 6 intervals was tough. That's called stressing your cardiovascular system, in a good way. Unlike drinking 7 red bulls in a night (which I've done). That is BAD stress.

Big lesson. There are good and bad types of stress. That's the focus of today's post. Keep that in mind as we go along.

Next, we'll agree that hard MRT workouts are great...but train smart.

Don't throw in lunge jumps if you - or your client - can't do them safely or effectively. That turns good metabolic stress into bad joint stress.

Stress is a fine line between good and bad.

Stress can make you grow (literally and figuratively), and stress can damage and destroy you. Literally.

In that situation where you physically can't handle the stress, you need to substitute a more appropriate alternative (low box jumps, total body extensions, close-stance bodyweight squats).

Or heck, just use stationary bike interval training. It WORKS. That's the method used in most fat loss interval studies.

Bottom line: Have a good reason for everything you do. Have a good reason for bearing specific stressors so that your body can cope, accommodate, and adapt.

Physical adaptation (i.e. training improvements) are what happens when we apply good stress during a workout.

Physical deterioration (i.e. overuse and and overtraining detriments) are what happens when we apply either a bad stress or too much of a good stress during a workout.

Again, it's a fine line between good stress and bad stress.

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips carry on with our stress message: "Stress (can) kill. No matter how painful in the short-term, remove all chronically (negative) stressful situations, environment, and people from your life…Search out positive people and experiences." – Kekich Credo #35

Now when I posted this on my Facebook page, I was dismayed to see so many people offering excuses as to why they couldn't follow Kekich's advice. There was a lot of 'moaning and groaning' as my mom used to describe my childish excuses when I was asked to take out the garbage back when I was 10 years old. Moaning and groaning is expected of a child, but not as an adult. At least not one that is taking personal responsibility for their actions, as one should.

Listen, you can't go your whole life blaming everyone else for the life you've gotten yourself into. That's right, you got yourself here. Only you can get yourself out of whatever negative situation you are in. And only you determine how the stress is going to affect you mentally. You control your reactions. You control your life.

For this outlook in life, we have Viktor Frankl to thank for best explaining it. As a prisoner of war in a Auschwitz, the most infamous of all German concentration camps, Frankl suffered and toiled for several years, and was one of the few to survive the atrocities.

In 1946, Frankl published the first version of what eventually became his book, "Man's Search for Meaning". This book has been the most influential of my adult life. In his book, Frankl chronicles his experiences as a concentration camp inmate based on his psychotherapeutic method of finding meaning in all forms of existence, even the most sordid ones, and thus a reason to continue living.

Two of my favorite quotes from Frankl are:

"Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." - Viktor E. Frankl

Everything can be taken from a man or a woman but one thing: the last of human freedoms to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way. - Viktor E. Frankl

Unfortunately, most people do not, and will not ever understand this. They will choose only to complain and will not look for a way to change their circumstances.

You, on the other hand, are different. You can change. And as Ghandi said, "Be the change you want to see in the world."

Start today. After all, as Dan Sullivan, one of my coaches, once said, "You can either create or you can complain."

If there is stress & trouble in your life what steps are you taking to change that right now? Are you creating a better life or just complaining? Seek those who will support your change. Good people are out there...they do exist. They want to help.

If it is physical changes you want to make, Turbulence Training is here to help.

If it is financial, heed this thought from another one of my mentors, Dan Kennedy, who says, "Show me the people you hang out with, the library in your house, and the material you read day-to-day, and I can predict your bank balance. Association matters."

Make the right choices, starting today. And forget about past mistakes. Take only the lessons, and not the regrets, from the past.

If you fall "off the wagon" - in any area of life - cut your losses, don't stress about it, and get right back on track. Immediately. It's minor damage that can be dealt with...and there's nothing you can do about the past anyways. Focus on what you can do now and in the future.

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

PS - That was heavy, yet positive stress.

Time for a lighter, silly, positive stressor.

=> http://www.TurbulenceTrainingFanpage.com

Just a pic of my dog eating peanut butter from an ice cream scoop that was the commemorative gift at Joel Marion's wedding. Nothing to see here.

Monday Morning Unmotivation

If you need motivation to go to the gym to lose body fat and improve your health, I can't really help you. You need to find THE reason. But here's an odd idea. Read a history book. Discover how terrible everyone's living environments were in the past. See how easy we have it. The thought of being looked at as a weak, lazy sloth by those who have come before us might be the motivation you need. Or not. Who knows.

But don't go balls hard when you return to the gym after a layoff. If you haven't trained in 6 months, don't get mad at me for telling you to do just 1 easy set. That's still better than what you did for 6 months. Be conservative.

Get started here:
www.TurbulenceTraining.com

Just remember: Everything you do should have a good reason for you doing it.

"You don't have to train maximally to get strong. You just have to train optimally. This is the greatest lesson I learned from Louie Simmons." – Jim Wendler, author of 5-3-1

Get 5-3-1 here:
- http://www.flexcart.com/members/elitefts/default.asp?pid=2976

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Happy March 26th. You could just as easily change your life today as you can on New Year's Day…"New opportunity is matter of choice not calendar." – Dan Kennedy

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.

Today's www.InternetIndependence.com Tip:
"Where your talents and the needs of the world cross, there lies your vocation." – Aristotle

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Metabolic Resistance Training Tip of the Day

Metabolic Resistance Training Tip of the Day.

If you're doing metabolic resistance training, you need to involve large muscle groups, such as the quads. Here are 5 ways, using 5 different 'implements/techniques' to stimulate a ton of work by this big muscle group:

1) Explosive - Low box jumps
2) Continuous explosive - hill sprint
3) Barbell - Narrow-stance barbell squat
4) DB - Narrow-stance db goblet squat
5) Bodyweight - Total body extensions

Get more at MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "www.cbathletics.com" claiming to be www.Facebook.com/MetabolicResistanceTraining

My training today was Meathead Sunday: Big shoulder and upper back warm-up, DB Press, Pulldown, Bench, T-bar Row, Ez-bar triceps, face pull, curls. Great times.

Truth about yoga for fat loss
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/yoga-for-fat-loss/

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Fat loss is simple once you accept how difficult it is. Only then will you be mentally prepared to make the necessary changes.

Don't think you have to wait until the 'time is right'. It will never be. Start now. As the old saying goes, "The best time to plant an oak tree was 25 years ago. The second best time is now." Get started. Take action. "You are what you do when it counts." – John Steakley

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.

"Trust is something to be built up, protected, valued, cherished, and carefully preserved. It is the one thing that changes everything." Alexander Green, in 'Beyond Wealth'

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Tough Mudder Training

Today I did tough mudder run training. Ran 4 miles in 29 minutes. I have a complete Tough Mudder Training program coming out on April 1st. I'm doing the race in Beaver Creek in June.

Couple of random points for the weekend...

For some reason, I think a dog wearing a kerchief is one of the most hilarious things in the world. And so I posted a photo of my dog wearing one here:
- www.turbulencetrainingfanpage.com

And for car enthusiasts, I rented a Chrysler 300 this weekend...fun car to drive. Pleasant surprise.

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips
It is tempting for us - myself included - to remain in our comfort zones. But that is not where we grow, improve, and make the changes necessary to dramatically move ahead. So my challenge to you to do the opposite. Look at what you are doing to stay in your comfort zone and think, "What is the opposite action of my instinct? And would this opposite action be the better solution?"

Every time you say yes to something, you are saying no to something else. When you say yes to more work, you say no to more time with family. You must think about the right choice. How you spend your time is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make. Remember this: "Money < Time < Reputation < Family < Love"

Today's www.InternetIndependence.com Tip:
"Almost every successful person will tell you is that your level of success is largely dependent upon two factors: 1. The thoughts that occupy your mind. 2. The people you surround yourself with." – Bedros Keuilian

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Friday Afternoon Fitness and Mindset Tips

I woke up at 3am today. Partly because the dog was sitting beside me. So I decided to get up. That left me a little tired, but that was okay, because this is a light week of training started for me today.

Today's workout included: Squats, jumps, glute ham raise, KB Swings, and KB Get-ups. Light weights too.

This site has reminded me to do more kettlebell training
- www.KettlebellWorkouts.com

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"Problems do not go away. They must be worked through or else they remain, forever a barrier to the growth and development of the spirit." – M. Scott Peck…Take action this weekend on a big task that is standing in your way. Knock it out of the park and get on with your growth.

"You can make your life anything you want it to be." – Ted Nicholas…Despite what the mainstream media implies, the TRUTH is that you have a LOT more control over your life than most people think. You can choose to change your situation. Your happiness, satisfaction, and success is up to you – and you alone. Don't let anyone convince you otherwise. Take control. Live the life you desire and deserve.

Today's www.InternetIndependence.com Tip:
Stop. Why are you doing business the way you are doing? Are you just following? Or are you thinking – critically – about the methods you are using to get customers, keep customers, and communicate with customers? You must continually question "the facts" about how to build a good business.

Finish strong,

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Bootcamp Goes Boom

"Boom goes the fat burning dynamite" is Mike Whitfield's end-of-workout phrase to all his clients.

 

Not only is it hilarious, but it's true.

 

And tonight, in 7, 6, 5, or 4 hours or less, depending on when you are reading this, the TT MRT Bootcamps discount also goes BOOM.

 

Get 31 advanced MRT Bootcamp workouts here - $30 off - FINAL day

 

At midnight tonight the price increases by $30 as our book release sale comes to an end. So far over 271 TT readers have started using the TT MRT Bootcamps programs at home on their own - or with their clients in bootcamp class settings. 

 

You'll get the 31 Advanced bootcamp workouts I showed you yesterday, plus 10 Beginner bootcamp sessions for folks who are new to exercise.

 

PLUS, you'll get these 20 MRT Bootcamp Challenge Workouts

(My favorite is #20 - To the Max)

 

1.     Quad Domination

2.     MRT Cone Drills Part 1

3.     MRT Cone Drills Part 2

4.     MRT Cone Drills Part 3

5.     Leg Sandwich

6.     Full Body Countdown

7.     The 150 Finisher

8.     MRT Intervals

9.     Conditioning Chaos 2K12

10.   Full Body Lift-Off

11.   MRT Bodyweight Challenge

12.   Burpee Countdown

13.   1-Minute Supersets Challenge 2K12

14.   Spiderman 2K12

15.   300-Rep Challenge

16.   Strap Challenge 2K12

17.   Straps for Abs 2K12

18.   TT Ladders Bootcamp

19.   Countdown Addiction

20.   To the Max

And don't forget, you'll get the TT Client Attraction Bootcamp Blueprint as a free bonus when you get the TT MRT Bootcamps here.

Get the Complete TT MRT Bootcamp System <= $30 sale EXPIRES tonight

 

Boom goes TT MRT Bootcamp fat burning dynamite,

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

P.S. - There is absolutely NO RISK at all for you to try the TT Done-For-You Bootcamp MRT Bootcamp Workout programs.

Your results are guaranteed by my Gold-Medal, Canadian-Strength, 100% money back promise. If you aren't completely satisfied with your results from the program, just let us know within 60-days and you'll be refunded your entire investment.

 

Get the Complete TT MRT Bootcamp System <= $30 sale EXPIRES tonight

 

Bootcamp Goes Boom at Midnight.

This Week's Workout Challenge for You

This week's Challenge Workout from Mike Whitfield, Certified Turbulence Trainer. It's called the "5 to Go" Finisher.

Do the following circuit as many times as possible in 5 minutes.

1) Burpees (10)
2) Decline Pushups (10)
3) Narrow Stance Goblet Squat (15)

Record your total number of reps accomplished.

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Social support is a key to success. However, just as important as getting positive support is removing the negative influences in your life. This may be painful. You might not want to give up hanging out with lazy friends that eat junk all the time, but if it is killing you and making you broke, unhealthy, and unhappy, it MUST stop.

Same with work friends. If all they do is sit round and complain, then you must remove yourself from that environment whenever possible. Stay strong if you want to make this a lifelong change.

If you're going to dream, why not dream big? Why make little plans?

My most popular non-fitness article ever (My 12 Rules)
- http://www.earlytorise.com/12-rules/

"Wherever you are, be there. Lifestyle is not something we do; it is something we experience. And until we learn to be there, we will never master the art of living well." - Jim Rohn

"Recognize your highest calling as early as possible in life". - Frank McKinney

…Spend time creating a clarity of purpose…a Mission for your business...and plan a path to achieving your vision. Take time to create your vision using these 3 simple steps:

- http://internetindependence.com/your-vision

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Bootcamp workout for you

My workout today: Trap Bar Deadlift, Front Squat, Glute Ham Raise, Power Wheel. Plus lots of dog walks in the amazing weather.

Tough TT MRT bootcamp for you to try out -
http://www.ttfatloss.com/metabolic-resistance-training-bootcamp/

And some congrats to share:

Congrats to Certified Turbulence Trainer, Mike Whitfield, who will have one of his workout finishers featured in the Men's Health Big Book of Abs - http://www.facebook.com/WorkoutFinishers

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
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 in, you will succeed.

"I cannot fail. I can only get results." – Ted Nicholas....So don't be afraid to try something new...I'm doing this almost every day. You'll win some, you'll lose some, but you'll always learn a LOT.

Some good folks just paid back my Kiva loan, so I lent it back out to another hard worker. If you've never checked out this site, please do.
- www.kiva.org

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Bootcamp and Challenge Workouts

Beat bootcamp workout boredom with more than 31 new TT MRT Bootcamp workouts from Craig Ballantyne and Certified TT Trainer Mike Whitfield. Get the best done-for-you workouts at www.TTBootcamps.com/MRTBootcamps.

Also, posted a couple of weekend workout challenges over here (1 is a bit of a joke)

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

And in case you missed this article, find out how to avoid a cold
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/how-to-avoid-a-cold/

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much." -Jim Rohn….Today is the perfect time to take an hour or two and think about where you are, where you want to go, and what you need to do to get there…and then make an action plan to start this week.

Time Management tips from the Shawshank Redemption:
http://www.earlytorise.com/shawshank-redemption-of-your-life/

"If you are not making someone else's life better, then you are wasting your time. Your life will become better by making other people's lives better." - Will Smith

"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 it will get done.

And today's www.InternetIndependence.com tip:
"Develop and build our business's personality that stands out. People want to buy from people." - Yanik Silver, Maverick Business Rule #26......Be remarkable. People want to do business with people they know, like, and trust. Be cool. Pretty simple.

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Beat bootcamp boredom

The first time someone put peanut butter on a banana, I bet someone rolled their eyes.

But how AMAZING is it, right?

Totally. That's how amazing it is.

And some folks might give you the same look when you tell them that you're combining Metabolic Resistance Training with bootcamp workouts.

This combination is also totally amazing.

That's why we (I'll tell you about 'we' in a second) have created over 31 TT Metabolic Resistance Training Workouts for you to beat bootcamp boredom and get great fat burning results - for yourself or for your clients.

Here's what we've got for you:

- 10 beginner MRT bootcamp workouts
- 31 advanced MRT bootcamp workouts
- 20 challenge MRT bootcamp workouts

Beat bootcamp boredom with these TT MRT Bootcamp Workouts

 

 

(PLUS, if you're a trainer trying to grow your bootcamps, you'll also get complete bootcamp build-up blueprints from the legends like Steve Hochman and Bedros Keuilian, as well as from new bootcamp experts like Cara Eckerman and Justin Blum. Those blueprints are in a free bonus you get with the TT MRT Bootcamp package.)

You'll beat bootcamp boredom with dozens of new workouts filled with cool exercises (bodyweight, dumbbell, kettlebell, TRX, hybrids, etc.), and EVERYONE wins.

You'll get more results.

Your clients - if you have them - will get faster fat loss.

And word of mouth will spread about your awesome camps and you'll get more clients (plus, you'll put your client attraction on hyper-drive with the secrets from those four trainers I mentioned earlier).

So here's what I want you to do.

Go over to this bootcamp workout website

Then get your 31 TT MRT Bootcamp Workouts while they are on sale during our program release party this week only.

Then just select your workout, hit print, and you'll TRIPLE your productivity because you won't have to create three, five, or more new bootcamp workouts this week.

You can then use that time to implement all of the client attraction strategies from Bedros, Cara, Steve, and Justin.

Everything is DONE-for-YOU.

Sweet.

You'll love those workouts that we - Certified TT Trainer Mike Whitfield and myself - have done for you.

This will make your life a lot easier,

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

PS - Burn fat, have fun, HELP others, get paid.

That's the best life there is...all thanks to these DONE-for-YOU TT MRT Bootcamp workouts. Enjoy.

Beat bootcamp boredom and save $30 on the program release sale

But hurry, price almost doubles on Thursday. :(

Start your week right

Diet is more important than exercise, and so you have to start your week off right with good nutrition.

Start your week right with these free fat loss meal plans
- http://www.turbulencetraining.com/freemealplans

Some new TT MRT Bootcamp workouts
- http://www.ttbootcamps.com/MRTbootcamps/

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
TODAY is the first day of the rest of your life. So don't dwell on past mistakes because that will get you nowhere. Instead, focus on what you can and WILL do today, tomorrow, and the rest of your life, and all of the great things that will happen because of your actions. Don't wait for the 'time to be right' (i.e. until it's too late) to take action on your goals. If there's something you really want to do - if there is a dream body you want to achieve or a change in life you need - then find a way to do it now.

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.

Another way to start your week right is with proper goal setting.

From Phil Squires: "Just grabbed your 'How To Set Goals" from Amazon'. Perfect for planning with success in mind. Essential Stuff - Thanks Craig.

http://www.amazon.com/How-To-Set-Goals-ebook/dp/B007JCNNGK/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1332067509&sr=1-2

Today's www.InternetIndependence.com Tip:
"People want to follow passionate people." – Perry Belcher. Choose that one aspect of your personality and super-size it in your emails, videos, or presentations. It will help you make a deeper connection with your audience.

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Leprachaun workout

My training today: Chasing leprachauns and lifting pots of gold. And double rainbows. 4 sets of 6 of double rainbows.

This week's TT Workout Challenge from Mike Whitfield…Use the MW-350 Finisher at the end of your workout.

1) Total Body Extensions – 30 reps
2) Bodyweight Rows – 30 reps
3) Pushups – 30 reps
4) KB/DB Swings – 30 reps
5) Spiderman Climb – 30 reps (15/side)
6) Jumping Jacks – 100 reps

For those who just need to get started with basic nutrition advice
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/fat-loss-nutrition/

And you should "like" this:
- http://www.facebook.com/RealHealthyRecipes

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
There will be days when you struggle and it seems like nothing is going to go right, but that is okay. Just never give up. Realize everyone else goes through this, and not quitting is what separates the winners from the losers. Never, ever, EVER give up.

"Until you value yourself, you won't value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it." – M. Scott Peck….. Too many people underestimate their ability to change and design their lives and make them better.

And a wonderment:
I saw Peter Diamandis speak back in 2009…here's a video of his latest talk…and check out his book, Abundance.
- http://www.getabundance.com/indexb4.php

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Picture of me speaking in California last weekend

I posted a photo of me hitting the stage last Saturday night at the Fitness Business Summit in California.

You can see the photo at www.TurbulenceTrainingFanpage.com

It was way past my bedtime but I still did an okay job AND Bedros and I bought 200 beers (one for everyone in the room), so maybe that's why they said they liked my talk.

Trying to start a new habit of "Finisher Friday". Each week Mike Whitifield, Certified Turbulence Trainer, and I will design a finisher to do after your/our workout.

I changed the finisher for me, so I'm not an official MW-350 man yet.

My left forearm felt strained from deadlifts, so in my best interests I switched out the rows for stability ball leg curls. Much easier than rows.

The ORIGINAL finisher was:

1) Total Body Extensions - 30 reps
2) Bodyweight Rows - 30 reps
3) Pushups - 30 reps
4) KB/DB Swings - 30 reps
5) Spiderman Climb - 30 reps (15/side)
6) Jumping Jacks - 100 reps

But my version was:

1) Total Body Extensions - 30 reps
2) Stability Ball Leg Curls - 30 reps
3) Pushups - 30 reps
4) KB/DB Swings - 30 reps
5) Spiderman Climb - 30 reps (15/side)
6) Jumping Jacks - 100 reps

Time: 6:09

This was performed after:

1A) Squats 3x5
1B) Low Box Jumps - 3x12

2A) Forward Lunges - 3x10
2B) Good Mornings - 3x12

Enjoy that finisher.

Cool Resource for you:

I use 4 exercises to train the 4 metabolic hot zones of the body - get my Hot Zone system here for free:

- http://www.turbulencetraining.com/hotzone/

And part 3 of the Tough Mudder obstacle training series:

Training for tough mudder obstacles
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/tough-mudder-race/

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Each day make your life a little (or a lot) more awesome. Eliminate the toxic, negative, and harmful influences and circumstances from your life. And add in small positive rituals each day that bring you a little more joy and happiness. Small changes + better routines x good people = BIG results over time.

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." - attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson….. To me, it means that it's how we react to circumstances that matters, not the circumstances. Everyone has obstacles in their life, but not everyone chooses to overcome them. So make the right choice and never, ever, EVER give up.

"How many books do you read? One a week? One a month? One a year? You should spend an hour each day studying, reading or learning something to keep yourself and your business on the cutting edge." - Alwyn Cosgrove

How I met The World's Most Interesting Man (in Internet Marketing)
- http://internetindependence.com/most-interesting-man-in-internet-marketing

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Meathead Workout and Transformation Program

My meathead training today: Pushups, Pulldowns, DB Shoulder Press, DB Row, DB Triceps Extensions, DB Curls, Face Pulls.

Last day to get the TT Transformation Program set for just $7 (includes most popular TT for Buff Dudes and Hot Chicks)
- http://www.turbulencetraining.com/transformationspecial/

More tips from Mike Whitfield on dealing with the Tough Mudder obstacles
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/tough-mudder-obstacle-course/

7 exercise and workout tips from the latest Men's Health magazine issues
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/mens-health-magazine/

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"If you always put limit on everything you do, physical or anything else. It will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee

Think BIG. Hang around others who think big. Expand your peer group. Don't be satisfied with the norm if you want more. It's okay to want to achieve special results. The world needs folks who dream and achieve big things.

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

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

My 2 new Amazon Kindle Books

Please share these Amazon Kindle e-book links with everyone you know. The content is worth well over forty bucks, but each e-book is only 99 cents. Yep, 99 cents. Pass the links along, your friends will thank you for it.

My new kindle ebook on "how to set goals"
- http://www.amazon.com/How-To-Set-Goals-ebook/dp/B007JCNNGK/

TT MRT on kindle
- http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Metabolic-Resistance-Training-ebook/dp/B007ADF1XQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329746277&sr=8-1

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.

"Look ...if you're struggling, I've been there...and I can tell you first hand that it'll get better if you keep on trying. I believe in you. Go for it." - Frank Kern (and Craig Ballantyne)

It's easy to get down on yourself. Far, far easier than keeping your head up and staying motivated on another day when you might be struggling, or feel like you are 'spinning your wheels'. But looking long-term (both into the future and into the past), we can see that things could be a lot worse and the situation will get a lot better if we stay strong and committed to our vision. Believe in yourself and never give up.

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Dogsitting Misadventures

We are dogsitting this week. 2 dogs is good times. But there have been some misadventures. We thought one of the dogs ran away. Just found her.

Check out a photo of the 2 doggies here:
- http://www.Facebook.com/ttfatloss

My training today: Pullups, DB Press, BB Wide-Grip Row, Pushups, Face Pull, DB Shrug, and then a dog walk.

Today's fitness QnA: Do more intervals? Brace your abs? When to do your first chin-up? TT QnA here
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/more-interval-training/

If you live in the Charleston, SC, area, check out this gym, owned by TT Certified Trainer, Daniel Woodrum
- http://www.facebook.com/pages/9-Round-Charleston/286525444707047

Today's KickButt Mindset Tips:
TODAY is the first day of the rest of your life. So don't dwell on past mistakes because that will get you nowhere. Instead, focus on what you can and WILL do today, tomorrow, and the rest of your life, and all of the great things that will happen because of your actions. Don't wait for the 'time to be right' (i.e. until it's too late) to take action on your goals. If there's something you really want to do - if there is a dream body you want to achieve or a change in life you need - then find a way to do it now.

You must truly believe in yourself. You must end the "I'll give this a try" mindset, and switch to a "I'm going to succeed" belief....."Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." - Henry David Thoreau

Today's www.InternetIndependence.com Tip:
"Don't trade time for dollars. Leverage your business with systems to make money even while you're on vacation. If you don't have a website that can be found on search engines - get one. Get multiple income streams to give you the freedom and life you want." - Bedros Keuilian

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Deadlifts and Chest Training

If there is something you've been waiting to do, take at least one small step in that direction today. And since I want a better deadlift, here are the steps I took today to get closer to that goal.

My training today: Hang Clean, Trap Bar Deadlift, Front Squat, Glute-Ham Raise. Good times.

My best chest workout and tips to build muscle
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/best-chest-workout-to-build-muscle/

Doing a tough mudder? Check out some ideas for training for the obstacles:
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/tough-mudder-training-obstacles/

Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips - and article:
"Don't prepare. Begin. Our enemy is not lack of preparation. The enemy is resistance, our chattering brain producing excuses. Start before you are ready." – Steven Pressfield, "Do The Work"

How to find good people in life to support your goals
- http://www.earlytorise.com/my-formula-for-abundance/

"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." – Michaelangelo

Today's www.InternetIndependence.com Tip:
"What is the culture in your business and if you don't have your own business yet, what will the culture be? Have you thought about your own personal core values? What about the core values you want to build the culture of your business on? How will you create a WOW experience for your customers?" - Alwyn Cosgrove and Rachel Cosgrove

Craig Ballantyne, CTT
Certified Turbulence Trainer