"Where you grew up has no bearing on where YOU DECIDE you are going to be today." – Dan Kennedy
You control everything. Your success is your responsibility.
Happy New Year to You...let's make 2012 your best year ever...but remember, it starts with you.
My workout today: Deadlifts, box jumps, front squats, good mornings.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tip:
The harsh reality is: not everyone will support your dreams, even when they say they do. So find the people that do. They ARE out there.
Happy New Year,
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Friday, December 30, 2011
Off Day Advice
No training for me today, just a big dog walk and old-man warm-up. Be careful not to overdo your training in 2012. A lot of people do "off-day" workouts that would qualify as regular workouts, but that's an overuse injury waiting to happen if you are training hard on regular days. You probably don't need to train as much as you are. Be safe. Be conservative.
Today's Training Resources:
My best workout advice and top *odd* nutrition tip in this week's QnA
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/bodyweight-exercise/best-workout-advice/
Don't let these 3 things stop you from 6-pack abs
-
http://turbulencetrainingforabs.com/3-things-stopping-you-from-getting-six-pack-abs/
Heavy duty info - 6 pack abs anatomy
- http://turbulencetrainingforabs.com/anatomy-six-pack-abs/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips
"Success means doing the best we can with what we have. Success is the doing, not the getting; in the trying, not the triumph. Success is a personal standard, reaching for the highest that is in us, becoming all that we can be." – Zig Ziglar
Who you associate with is more important than most people know...Do not accept anything less than the best - otherwise you are cheating yourself.
Do this if necessary:
http://www.earlytorise.com/2011/12/30/keep-an-open-mind/
The harsh reality is: not everyone will support your dreams, even when they say they do. So find the people that do. They ARE out there.
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Today's Training Resources:
My best workout advice and top *odd* nutrition tip in this week's QnA
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/bodyweight-exercise/best-workout-advice/
Don't let these 3 things stop you from 6-pack abs
-
http://turbulencetrainingforabs.com/3-things-stopping-you-from-getting-six-pack-abs/
Heavy duty info - 6 pack abs anatomy
- http://turbulencetrainingforabs.com/anatomy-six-pack-abs/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips
"Success means doing the best we can with what we have. Success is the doing, not the getting; in the trying, not the triumph. Success is a personal standard, reaching for the highest that is in us, becoming all that we can be." – Zig Ziglar
Who you associate with is more important than most people know...Do not accept anything less than the best - otherwise you are cheating yourself.
Do this if necessary:
http://www.earlytorise.com/2011/12/30/keep-an-open-mind/
The harsh reality is: not everyone will support your dreams, even when they say they do. So find the people that do. They ARE out there.
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Get Strong
Today's training for me hit a lot of upper back exercises, including face pulls, wide-grip rows, db chest supported rows, wide pulldowns, and then some meathead arms.
Here's a great quote that will encourage you to get strong.
"Strong people are harder to kill than weak people, and more useful in general." - Mark Rippetoe.....#truth
Also did a great www.turbulencetrainingfanpage.com QnA session today. Here are some of the best Q's.
Q: Trained a "fatloss" client today. Did mobility wk, interval treadmill work for 20minutes then supersetted with weights. My question is: Does it really matter if I do weights first then intervals? I normally do weights first but just wanted to switch it up with her..Thanks..
Answer:
Doug - If strength gains are not a goal, then no, probably doesn't matter. It's a good way to trick clients into thinking they are working harder than they are, too.
Q: Is it ok to strength-train my lower body one day then do intense cardio like spin for an hour or run 6k the next day?
Answer:
Bernadette - depends on what you mean by ok. just be careful of overuse injuries. that is your biggest risk. muscles, achilles tendon, knees, hips, low back, etc. make sure you are doing a thorough warm-up. and get some
complete rest days in there somewhere.
Q: I hate long boring cardio! how can I build cardiovascular endurance without it?
Answer:
Unless you want to run a marathon, interval training will do the job
- http://www.TurbulenceTraining.com/intervalreport
Today's Training Resource:
Jason Ferruggia talks sprint training while on a strength program:
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/workouts/sprinting-tips/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Write down your personal beliefs/philosophies and allow those to guide your decisions. If a request does not fit your belief system, it is ruled out. You don't have to agonize about it. It just isn't even considered. Establishing your beliefs = less stress. Stand up for what is right for YOU. Here are the rules for my life:
http://www.earlytorise.com/2011/07/20/12-rules/
Success loves speed...take action. Don't wait for the time to be right. NOW is the only right time.
And now a little prediction: One day Google & Facebook will publicly release data on everyone's Internet behavior...so do you want it to be known that you check FB 117 times per day? (Of course, even if they don't release this data...it probably wouldn't hurt to act as if they were going to...respect the Internet and how you use it.)
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Here's a great quote that will encourage you to get strong.
"Strong people are harder to kill than weak people, and more useful in general." - Mark Rippetoe.....#truth
Also did a great www.turbulencetrainingfanpage.com QnA session today. Here are some of the best Q's.
Q: Trained a "fatloss" client today. Did mobility wk, interval treadmill work for 20minutes then supersetted with weights. My question is: Does it really matter if I do weights first then intervals? I normally do weights first but just wanted to switch it up with her..Thanks..
Answer:
Doug - If strength gains are not a goal, then no, probably doesn't matter. It's a good way to trick clients into thinking they are working harder than they are, too.
Q: Is it ok to strength-train my lower body one day then do intense cardio like spin for an hour or run 6k the next day?
Answer:
Bernadette - depends on what you mean by ok. just be careful of overuse injuries. that is your biggest risk. muscles, achilles tendon, knees, hips, low back, etc. make sure you are doing a thorough warm-up. and get some
complete rest days in there somewhere.
Q: I hate long boring cardio! how can I build cardiovascular endurance without it?
Answer:
Unless you want to run a marathon, interval training will do the job
- http://www.TurbulenceTraining.com/intervalreport
Today's Training Resource:
Jason Ferruggia talks sprint training while on a strength program:
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/workouts/sprinting-tips/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Write down your personal beliefs/philosophies and allow those to guide your decisions. If a request does not fit your belief system, it is ruled out. You don't have to agonize about it. It just isn't even considered. Establishing your beliefs = less stress. Stand up for what is right for YOU. Here are the rules for my life:
http://www.earlytorise.com/2011/07/20/12-rules/
Success loves speed...take action. Don't wait for the time to be right. NOW is the only right time.
And now a little prediction: One day Google & Facebook will publicly release data on everyone's Internet behavior...so do you want it to be known that you check FB 117 times per day? (Of course, even if they don't release this data...it probably wouldn't hurt to act as if they were going to...respect the Internet and how you use it.)
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
14 day fat loss guide
In one of my most popular articles ever I give you a complete 14-day guide for rapid fat loss to kick off 2012. Read it here and print it out:
=> http://www.ttfatloss.com/turbulence-training/14-days/
It's the exact plan I gave to my ol' college buddy who had gained 25 pounds since the birth of baby boy.
It's your complete 14-day FAST-TRACK guide to fat loss (if you like it, please forward it to a friend or print them off a copy too):
=> http://www.ttfatloss.com/turbulence-training/14-days/
It's the perfect way to kick-off the New Year,
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - I also have a free text message goal setting program...
...for you (if you live in North America).
Get 60 days of inspiration and three goal setting videos here:
=> http://www.earlytorise.com/sms/sign-up.php
Helping make 2012 your best year ever.
=> http://www.ttfatloss.com/turbulence-training/14-days/
It's the exact plan I gave to my ol' college buddy who had gained 25 pounds since the birth of baby boy.
It's your complete 14-day FAST-TRACK guide to fat loss (if you like it, please forward it to a friend or print them off a copy too):
=> http://www.ttfatloss.com/turbulence-training/14-days/
It's the perfect way to kick-off the New Year,
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - I also have a free text message goal setting program...
...for you (if you live in North America).
Get 60 days of inspiration and three goal setting videos here:
=> http://www.earlytorise.com/sms/sign-up.php
Helping make 2012 your best year ever.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
60-Day Goal Setting Text Message Program
Overnight success is something that I'll never promise anyone. However, action taken every day is a habit that I'll guarantee will bring you success in time.
Here's how to get started
– http://www.ttfatloss.com/turbulence-training/14-days/
My workout today:
Squats, box jumps, M-MRT style lunges, glute ham raise. Quadz iz tiredz.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tip:
Don't let apprehension or anxiety stop you from taking action. Some things might not work out in life, but if you keep taking action, past failures often end up contributing to future successes.
And I just set up a 60-day goal setting text message program for you (free, of course) here
- http://www.earlytorise.com/sms/sign-up.php
Today's www.internetindependence.com tip:
I hate watching video and yet I watched this entire Gary V. speech. He says the F-word 3600 times, so be warned. Otherwise, great insights...particularly
on weddings/marriage and the Reebok TV-FB campaign
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbHy7yESiyg&feature=youtu.be
Final Kickbutt Mindset Tip:
Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit." -- Conrad Hilton…
It doesn't matter if your goal is building wealth, internationalizing your assets, or simply creating a second income online with an Internet business, all components of life reward action.
– http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/guest-post-the-last-lemming/
Take action today,
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Here's how to get started
– http://www.ttfatloss.com/turbulence-training/14-days/
My workout today:
Squats, box jumps, M-MRT style lunges, glute ham raise. Quadz iz tiredz.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tip:
Don't let apprehension or anxiety stop you from taking action. Some things might not work out in life, but if you keep taking action, past failures often end up contributing to future successes.
And I just set up a 60-day goal setting text message program for you (free, of course) here
- http://www.earlytorise.com/sms/sign-up.php
Today's www.internetindependence.com tip:
I hate watching video and yet I watched this entire Gary V. speech. He says the F-word 3600 times, so be warned. Otherwise, great insights...particularly
on weddings/marriage and the Reebok TV-FB campaign
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbHy7yESiyg&feature=youtu.be
Final Kickbutt Mindset Tip:
Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit." -- Conrad Hilton…
It doesn't matter if your goal is building wealth, internationalizing your assets, or simply creating a second income online with an Internet business, all components of life reward action.
– http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/guest-post-the-last-lemming/
Take action today,
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Monday, December 26, 2011
13th TT Transformation Contest Starts Today
Action causes momentum. Momentum leads to more action. And action combined with momentum ultimately lead to success.
"Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs." – Henry Ford.
This is a key mindset to a successful transformation - start yours today - www.transformationcontest.com
My #MeatheadMonday workout was: Pulldowns, Face Pulls, Cable Lateral Raises, DB Rows, Shrugs, DB Triceps.
My right shoulder just wasn't interested in overhead presses today, therefore I did a modified workout. I will squat tomorrow, rest on Wednesday, and shoulder should be good for bench presses on Thursday or Friday.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tip:
"All unhappiness is caused by attachment" - Buddha.....Let the attachment go and get on with your life.
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
"Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs." – Henry Ford.
This is a key mindset to a successful transformation - start yours today - www.transformationcontest.com
My #MeatheadMonday workout was: Pulldowns, Face Pulls, Cable Lateral Raises, DB Rows, Shrugs, DB Triceps.
My right shoulder just wasn't interested in overhead presses today, therefore I did a modified workout. I will squat tomorrow, rest on Wednesday, and shoulder should be good for bench presses on Thursday or Friday.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tip:
"All unhappiness is caused by attachment" - Buddha.....Let the attachment go and get on with your life.
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Winners of the 12th Turbulence Training Transformation Contest
Had a good deadlift workout this AM.
Box Jumps, Deadlifts, Good Mornings, Front Squat (light), hammer curls. Tomorrow off, of course.
I'm also pleased to announce the winners of the 12th TT Transformation Contest announced (13th contest starts on Monday)
- http://transformationcontest.com/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do." – Twain.....So make the most of your days, especially this time of year.
We cannot control what others say or do, but we have total control over our response. We don't have to be angry or jealous. We have a choice.
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Box Jumps, Deadlifts, Good Mornings, Front Squat (light), hammer curls. Tomorrow off, of course.
I'm also pleased to announce the winners of the 12th TT Transformation Contest announced (13th contest starts on Monday)
- http://transformationcontest.com/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do." – Twain.....So make the most of your days, especially this time of year.
We cannot control what others say or do, but we have total control over our response. We don't have to be angry or jealous. We have a choice.
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Friday, December 23, 2011
How I Workout While Traveling
Someone asked me, "If you had the choice of taking a kettlebell or TRX straps on Christmas holiday, which would you choose?"
To me, that's a trick question. You may as well have asked me, would you like to kiss a pig or a donkey.
The answer is neither. There's no way i'd ever put myself in that position. I'd buy a day pass at a gym instead.
That's how I workout while traveling, and I've done this from Dubai to Australia to Lithuania to Poland to Austria to America to Mexico.
Never too early to start prepping for the 13th TT & 24-7 Fat Loss Transformation Contest. It starts on Monday, Dec 26th. Win up to $1000 just for losing your belly fat. All of the rules are here
- http://www.TransformationContest.com/rules
We also did a quick Facebook QnA today.
Q: How can you modify Turbulance training for bodybuilding? Muscle growth etc. I find your programs are great for losing fat.
Answer:
Get TT for Meatheads here
- http://www.turbulencetraining.com/workouts/muscle-building-workouts.shtml
Q: Any tips for getting leaner besides a caloric deficit?
Answer:
Use TT for Buff Dudes (feb 2009) from here - MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "www.cbathletics.com" claiming to be www.turbulencetraining.com/workouts
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tip:
We cannot control what others say or do, but we have total control over our response. We don't have to be angry or jealous. We have a choice.
Don't let apprehension or anxiety stop you from taking action. Some things might not work out in life, but if you keep taking action, past failures often end up contributing to future successes.
Finally, my guest article on taking action - on a weird website
- http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/guest-post-the-last-lemming/
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
To me, that's a trick question. You may as well have asked me, would you like to kiss a pig or a donkey.
The answer is neither. There's no way i'd ever put myself in that position. I'd buy a day pass at a gym instead.
That's how I workout while traveling, and I've done this from Dubai to Australia to Lithuania to Poland to Austria to America to Mexico.
Never too early to start prepping for the 13th TT & 24-7 Fat Loss Transformation Contest. It starts on Monday, Dec 26th. Win up to $1000 just for losing your belly fat. All of the rules are here
- http://www.TransformationContest.com/rules
We also did a quick Facebook QnA today.
Q: How can you modify Turbulance training for bodybuilding? Muscle growth etc. I find your programs are great for losing fat.
Answer:
Get TT for Meatheads here
- http://www.turbulencetraining.com/workouts/muscle-building-workouts.shtml
Q: Any tips for getting leaner besides a caloric deficit?
Answer:
Use TT for Buff Dudes (feb 2009) from here - MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "www.cbathletics.com" claiming to be www.turbulencetraining.com/workouts
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tip:
We cannot control what others say or do, but we have total control over our response. We don't have to be angry or jealous. We have a choice.
Don't let apprehension or anxiety stop you from taking action. Some things might not work out in life, but if you keep taking action, past failures often end up contributing to future successes.
Finally, my guest article on taking action - on a weird website
- http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/guest-post-the-last-lemming/
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Thursday, December 22, 2011
MRT workouts on the way
Just putting the finishing touches on the TT 2k12 program for January. It features what I call, M-MRT (Muscle Metabolic Resistance Training) which switches today's training mindset of "movements not muscles" back to "movements and muscles" for intense muscular contraction goodness.
My legs haven't felt like this in years...workouts coming soon...
In the meantime, here are some nice bodyweight bootcamp workouts for trainers and clients - great for the holidays or January get-back-in-shape
- http://www.turbulencetraining.com/freebootcampworkouts/
Also, just started re-reading Jim Wendler's 5-3-1 for Powerlifting. Every time i read his books i want to train even more. Awesome book series. Treat yourself.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Be awesome. Take action. Attract others. Remember, other people want to be associated with positive people...people who are doing good things and allowing them to be a part of something bigger than themselves.
Lead by example. Take charge. Live the life you want to live.
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
My legs haven't felt like this in years...workouts coming soon...
In the meantime, here are some nice bodyweight bootcamp workouts for trainers and clients - great for the holidays or January get-back-in-shape
- http://www.turbulencetraining.com/freebootcampworkouts/
Also, just started re-reading Jim Wendler's 5-3-1 for Powerlifting. Every time i read his books i want to train even more. Awesome book series. Treat yourself.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Be awesome. Take action. Attract others. Remember, other people want to be associated with positive people...people who are doing good things and allowing them to be a part of something bigger than themselves.
Lead by example. Take charge. Live the life you want to live.
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Excellent new workout
Started a new 4-week program today and legs felt fresh. Everything is going according to plan today.
Today's workout: Box jumps, Squats, Lunges, glute-ham raises.
Now a dog walk and then over to Dr. Michael Sommers for some ART. And then it's pretty much holiday time.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Everything you do takes you closer to OR farther away from your goals. Think about that before each and every decision you make.
Remember this over the holiday season: If you fall "off the wagon", cut your losses, don't worry about it, and get right back on track. Immediately. It's minor damage that can be dealt with.
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - All I want for Christmas is for you to start eating more fresh, green, leafy vegetables every day. Starting today.
Today's workout: Box jumps, Squats, Lunges, glute-ham raises.
Now a dog walk and then over to Dr. Michael Sommers for some ART. And then it's pretty much holiday time.
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Everything you do takes you closer to OR farther away from your goals. Think about that before each and every decision you make.
Remember this over the holiday season: If you fall "off the wagon", cut your losses, don't worry about it, and get right back on track. Immediately. It's minor damage that can be dealt with.
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - All I want for Christmas is for you to start eating more fresh, green, leafy vegetables every day. Starting today.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Fitness Business Summit 2012
The most important 3 days in 2012 for the fitness industry are March 9-11.
This is the weekend of the 2012 Fitness Business Summit, where trends will be set and trainers will be given the secrets they need to dramatically increase the number of clients they serve.
I will be there and hope to see you there, too.
Reserve your spot here.
But there is an early bird deadline today.
At FBS 2012, you'll discover...
- How to slash your working hours by over 33%
- How to get more clients every time you do a consult
- How to work less and make more
It's that simple.
Here are all of the trainers you'll get to meet that weekend:
- Certified TT Trainer, Mike Whitfield (author, WorkoutFinishers.com)
- Joel Marion, my co-author for 24-7 Fat Loss
- Shawna Kaminski, author of the Pull-up and Push-up Programs
- Cara Eckerman, Fit Body Bootcamp Superstar
- Rick Kaselj, the Canadian Crusader for Injury Rehab
- lil' ol' me, and many, many more (I might even be able to convince Alwyn Cosgrove to stop by)
There's also a women's only business building session, plus tons of great speakers on bootcamps, one-on-one personal training, and much more.
Get your spot and early bird bonuses
See you there,
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Fitness is one of the few industries that continues
to grow during a recession.
And you'll find out how to grow your fitness business
during even the toughest times when you join me and
Bedros and his crew at Fitness Business Summit 2012.
MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "www.cbathletics.com" claiming to be www.FitnessBusinessSummit.com
These will be the 3 mo
This is the weekend of the 2012 Fitness Business Summit, where trends will be set and trainers will be given the secrets they need to dramatically increase the number of clients they serve.
I will be there and hope to see you there, too.
Reserve your spot here.
But there is an early bird deadline today.
At FBS 2012, you'll discover...
- How to slash your working hours by over 33%
- How to get more clients every time you do a consult
- How to work less and make more
It's that simple.
Here are all of the trainers you'll get to meet that weekend:
- Certified TT Trainer, Mike Whitfield (author, WorkoutFinishers.com)
- Joel Marion, my co-author for 24-7 Fat Loss
- Shawna Kaminski, author of the Pull-up and Push-up Programs
- Cara Eckerman, Fit Body Bootcamp Superstar
- Rick Kaselj, the Canadian Crusader for Injury Rehab
- lil' ol' me, and many, many more (I might even be able to convince Alwyn Cosgrove to stop by)
There's also a women's only business building session, plus tons of great speakers on bootcamps, one-on-one personal training, and much more.
Get your spot and early bird bonuses
See you there,
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Fitness is one of the few industries that continues
to grow during a recession.
And you'll find out how to grow your fitness business
during even the toughest times when you join me and
Bedros and his crew at Fitness Business Summit 2012.
MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "www.cbathletics.com" claiming to be www.FitnessBusinessSummit.com
These will be the 3 mo
12th Transformation Contest Voting
Another easy day off for me. Back to a new program, full-on, tomorrow with a squat workout.
Please vote for the finalists in the 12th TT Transformation Contest here:
- http://transformationcontest.com/vote_1211.shtml
Another Christmas workout gift - The Hot Zone workout
- http://www.turbulencetraining.com/hotzone/
Bam. The old relentless forearm to the face from Ferruggia. Here's part 1 of an interview with ol' Larue, @jasonferruggia
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/workouts/renegade-strength/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips
Look at every new day as an opportunity to do better than yesterday. And a chance to learn something new that will make you better and get you more results. Don't look back with regret about mistakes that were made yesterday, there's nothing you can do about yesterday's decisions. Just focus on what you can do today.
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.
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Please vote for the finalists in the 12th TT Transformation Contest here:
- http://transformationcontest.com/vote_1211.shtml
Another Christmas workout gift - The Hot Zone workout
- http://www.turbulencetraining.com/hotzone/
Bam. The old relentless forearm to the face from Ferruggia. Here's part 1 of an interview with ol' Larue, @jasonferruggia
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/workouts/renegade-strength/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips
Look at every new day as an opportunity to do better than yesterday. And a chance to learn something new that will make you better and get you more results. Don't look back with regret about mistakes that were made yesterday, there's nothing you can do about yesterday's decisions. Just focus on what you can do today.
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.
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Monday, December 19, 2011
Exercise Form QnA
Easy training for me today. Having a bit of an off-week before I start a new program on Wednesday. Did ball leg curls, ab wheel, depth jumps, deadlifts (3x5 at 50%), front squats (3x10 at 50%) and good mornings (3x10 with empty bar). Lots of stretching and a long warm-up.
Then we had a good form QnA on www.turbulencetrainingfanpage.com
Q: Which is better for hamstrings, straight leg deadlifts or RDL?
Answer:
They are equal, but most often the RDL technique is safer...then again there are many form interpretations of each...so I'd have to watch each to be able to say.
Q: how can i substitute inclined press in the TT for Buff Dudes and Hot Chicks?
Answer:
Decline pushup or db flat press
Q: What's the difference between split squats and reverse lunges? I feel like its targeting the same muscles.
Answer:
Generally the same movement, but the split squat is stationary and has a lesser degree of difficulty on the co-ordination scale.
Today's Training Resource:
Split squats vs Lunges - Find out why lunges might not be best for you
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_hoiumFkgE
Another fat loss resource:
If you're traveling over Christmas holidays, take a look at my free Fat Loss Travel Report (top 10 tips and interesting travel stories included):
- http://www.TurbulenceTraining.com/travelreport
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Make this your deadline week. Attack that problem at work or at home that has been lagging...get it done before Christmas so that it no longer sticks in your mind during the holidays. Attack the problem. Get it done. You can do it. Start making changes and progress today.
Success is simple once you accept how difficult it is, and how much effort, honesty, responsibility, long-range planning, creativity, intensity, discipline, thought and control the process is going to take. I'm not saying it is easy. And it is not going to happen overnight. But once you accept how difficult it is then will you have the right mindset to succeed.
And a special gift for you:
Please share today's vision video with anyone who you think would benefit
- http://www.anewamericandream.com/fe/19251-the-vision
To your success and your best year ever in 2012,
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Some nice feedback to finish off the Facebook QnA:
"Oh yeah, b4 I forget, have a wonderful Christmas and happy new year! Thanks to your 24/7 program, I'm entering the new year with more strength, better health and slimmer toned physique!! And nope, no more questions for now. Just wanna wish u n thank u." - Opalyn Mok
Then we had a good form QnA on www.turbulencetrainingfanpage.com
Q: Which is better for hamstrings, straight leg deadlifts or RDL?
Answer:
They are equal, but most often the RDL technique is safer...then again there are many form interpretations of each...so I'd have to watch each to be able to say.
Q: how can i substitute inclined press in the TT for Buff Dudes and Hot Chicks?
Answer:
Decline pushup or db flat press
Q: What's the difference between split squats and reverse lunges? I feel like its targeting the same muscles.
Answer:
Generally the same movement, but the split squat is stationary and has a lesser degree of difficulty on the co-ordination scale.
Today's Training Resource:
Split squats vs Lunges - Find out why lunges might not be best for you
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_hoiumFkgE
Another fat loss resource:
If you're traveling over Christmas holidays, take a look at my free Fat Loss Travel Report (top 10 tips and interesting travel stories included):
- http://www.TurbulenceTraining.com/travelreport
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
Make this your deadline week. Attack that problem at work or at home that has been lagging...get it done before Christmas so that it no longer sticks in your mind during the holidays. Attack the problem. Get it done. You can do it. Start making changes and progress today.
Success is simple once you accept how difficult it is, and how much effort, honesty, responsibility, long-range planning, creativity, intensity, discipline, thought and control the process is going to take. I'm not saying it is easy. And it is not going to happen overnight. But once you accept how difficult it is then will you have the right mindset to succeed.
And a special gift for you:
Please share today's vision video with anyone who you think would benefit
- http://www.anewamericandream.com/fe/19251-the-vision
To your success and your best year ever in 2012,
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
PS - Some nice feedback to finish off the Facebook QnA:
"Oh yeah, b4 I forget, have a wonderful Christmas and happy new year! Thanks to your 24/7 program, I'm entering the new year with more strength, better health and slimmer toned physique!! And nope, no more questions for now. Just wanna wish u n thank u." - Opalyn Mok
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Fat loss is simple
Fat loss is simple once you accept how difficult it is, and how much effort, honesty, responsibility, long-range planning, creativity, intensity, discipline, thought and control the process is going to take. I'm not saying it is easy. And it is not going to happen from a magic pill. But once you accept how difficult it is then will you succeed.
Today's workout (taking the week off heavy lifts): Pulldowns, Pushups, DB press, DB Chest-supported row, db triceps, db hammer curls, and some cable exercises for arms for fun. Now for Family Christmas, big dog walk in the snow, and some NFL football to finish it off. Prettttty prettttty good day.
If you want to improve your pushups and pullups, this is a complete resource from a trainer who can crank out over 25 pullups and 100 pushups - oh, sorry, a female trainer who can do that - impressive stuff - www.challengeworkouts.com
Today's kickbutt mindset tip:
Dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must pay for success. I think you can accomplish anything if you're willing to pay the price. - Vince Lombardi
Get stronger,
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Today's workout (taking the week off heavy lifts): Pulldowns, Pushups, DB press, DB Chest-supported row, db triceps, db hammer curls, and some cable exercises for arms for fun. Now for Family Christmas, big dog walk in the snow, and some NFL football to finish it off. Prettttty prettttty good day.
If you want to improve your pushups and pullups, this is a complete resource from a trainer who can crank out over 25 pullups and 100 pushups - oh, sorry, a female trainer who can do that - impressive stuff - www.challengeworkouts.com
Today's kickbutt mindset tip:
Dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must pay for success. I think you can accomplish anything if you're willing to pay the price. - Vince Lombardi
Get stronger,
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Friday, December 16, 2011
My article on Tim Tebow
No workout for me today, but I did write an article about Tim Tebow.
It's really about your critics and avoiding 'criticism paralysis'
- http://www.earlytorise.com/2011/12/16/if-you-are-struggling/
Today's training resources:
Here's a new qna on how to do a great workout in a busy gym or in small spaces
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/workouts/gyms-and-small-spaces/
Deadlift article - must read
- http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/are_you_ignorant_when_it_comes_to_the_deadlift
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"Your ability to set goals and to make plans for their accomplishment is the master skill of success." Brian Tracy
"It is not the critic who counts. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself for a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat." - Theodore Roosevelt
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
It's really about your critics and avoiding 'criticism paralysis'
- http://www.earlytorise.com/2011/12/16/if-you-are-struggling/
Today's training resources:
Here's a new qna on how to do a great workout in a busy gym or in small spaces
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/workouts/gyms-and-small-spaces/
Deadlift article - must read
- http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/are_you_ignorant_when_it_comes_to_the_deadlift
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"Your ability to set goals and to make plans for their accomplishment is the master skill of success." Brian Tracy
"It is not the critic who counts. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself for a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat." - Theodore Roosevelt
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Meathead Muscle Pump
The last two weeks of training have left me pretty beat up, so I'm taking a few days off, but today I did one last meathead muscle pump workout to finish out my four week training phase - although I skipped the Military Presses.
After my old-man warm-up, I did some additional external rotations with tubing, and then pulldowns, seated rows, triceps pressdowns, and cable biceps curls. Four sets of 10-15 for each. It was kind of fun.
Crazy dog walk time. The dog or the walk? Both. Hopefully we won't encounter any angry honeybadgers along the way. Maybe some sleepy ones though.
Today's Training Resources:
Santa Vince, Craiggy Claus, Dave the Elf, and Roman Grinch (haha) are giving you some sweet Christmas fitness gifts here:
- http://www.yourfreefitnessgifts.com/
Video version of workout A from one of my Christmas gifts to you (thanks to Certified TT Trainer, Chris Lopez, for filming this)
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCCAqameoyE
And a resource from Bedros Keuilian for all trainers out there...Here's your new year promotion for your training and boot camp business:
- http://ptpower.com/new-year-revolution/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tip:
Seek out positive people, environments, and experiences. Life is too short for negativity and hurt. Cut the cord quickly and move on to a better life.
And today's www.internetindependence.com announcement:
It's official...Early to Rise has partnered up with Yanik Silver's Underground Seminar to bring you a special post-Underground 1-day event on Sunday, March 4th, called, "From Your 1st Sale to Your 1000th Sale". We have an awesome line-up including myself, Yanik, Matt Smith, Rick Porter, and a few other underground online experts...of course. More details coming soon...
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
After my old-man warm-up, I did some additional external rotations with tubing, and then pulldowns, seated rows, triceps pressdowns, and cable biceps curls. Four sets of 10-15 for each. It was kind of fun.
Crazy dog walk time. The dog or the walk? Both. Hopefully we won't encounter any angry honeybadgers along the way. Maybe some sleepy ones though.
Today's Training Resources:
Santa Vince, Craiggy Claus, Dave the Elf, and Roman Grinch (haha) are giving you some sweet Christmas fitness gifts here:
- http://www.yourfreefitnessgifts.com/
Video version of workout A from one of my Christmas gifts to you (thanks to Certified TT Trainer, Chris Lopez, for filming this)
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCCAqameoyE
And a resource from Bedros Keuilian for all trainers out there...Here's your new year promotion for your training and boot camp business:
- http://ptpower.com/new-year-revolution/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tip:
Seek out positive people, environments, and experiences. Life is too short for negativity and hurt. Cut the cord quickly and move on to a better life.
And today's www.internetindependence.com announcement:
It's official...Early to Rise has partnered up with Yanik Silver's Underground Seminar to bring you a special post-Underground 1-day event on Sunday, March 4th, called, "From Your 1st Sale to Your 1000th Sale". We have an awesome line-up including myself, Yanik, Matt Smith, Rick Porter, and a few other underground online experts...of course. More details coming soon...
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Not the best workout
Just not the best workout today, unfortunately.
Today's Workout:
1A) Deadlift
1B) Depth Jumps
2A) Good Mornings
2B) Planks and Side Planks
New MRT article by ol' CB
- http://www.fuelingyourfitness.com/rap-star-metabolic-resistance-training-workout/
A true 30-minute ab workout by International Man of Ab-ery, Certified TT Trainer, Mike Whitfield
- http://turbulencetrainingforabs.com/30-minute-six-pack-abs-workout/
I sound like John Cena in this video, if John Cena was a radio announcer
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNDhi9M5hbE
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips
"Figure out what you want. Focus on it. Find people who have achieved what you want and find out how they think and act, and then follow their lead." – Bill
Harris
No matter how much you might feel like you are struggling, never give up. Never ever ever give in. Keep moving towards your vision. Never stand still. Believe in yourself.
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Today's Workout:
1A) Deadlift
1B) Depth Jumps
2A) Good Mornings
2B) Planks and Side Planks
New MRT article by ol' CB
- http://www.fuelingyourfitness.com/rap-star-metabolic-resistance-training-workout/
A true 30-minute ab workout by International Man of Ab-ery, Certified TT Trainer, Mike Whitfield
- http://turbulencetrainingforabs.com/30-minute-six-pack-abs-workout/
I sound like John Cena in this video, if John Cena was a radio announcer
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNDhi9M5hbE
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips
"Figure out what you want. Focus on it. Find people who have achieved what you want and find out how they think and act, and then follow their lead." – Bill
Harris
No matter how much you might feel like you are struggling, never give up. Never ever ever give in. Keep moving towards your vision. Never stand still. Believe in yourself.
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Fitness Gifts for you
No workout for ol' CB today, but a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Certified Turbulence Trainer, Daniel Woodrum
He got certified here:
- http://www.turbulencetrainingcertification.com
Now about those FITNESS GIFTS for you...
Oh yayz! Fitness elves!
Choose from four free fitness giftingz here:
- http://www.yourfreefitnessgifts.com/
And today's Kick-butt 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
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.
And today's www.internetindependence.com tip:
"The numero uno, overwhelming reason more salespeople don't close more sales, more merchants don't sell at higher prices, more people stop short of doing all they can to prosper is the accumulated BS inside their psyche, about money, about selling, about themselves. - Dan Kennedy
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
He got certified here:
- http://www.turbulencetrainingcertification.com
Now about those FITNESS GIFTS for you...
Oh yayz! Fitness elves!
Choose from four free fitness giftingz here:
- http://www.yourfreefitnessgifts.com/
And today's Kick-butt 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
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.
And today's www.internetindependence.com tip:
"The numero uno, overwhelming reason more salespeople don't close more sales, more merchants don't sell at higher prices, more people stop short of doing all they can to prosper is the accumulated BS inside their psyche, about money, about selling, about themselves. - Dan Kennedy
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Monday, December 12, 2011
#MeatheadMonday Workout
Back with another edition of #Meathead Monday. After the weekend off, I was ready to go. Going to take tomorrow off and then come back on Wednesday with deadlifts and then a deload week of moderate volume, lower intensity workouts.
The exact workout for today was:
1A) V-grip pulldowns
1B) Bench press (worked up to 230x5)
2A) db rows (100lbs 3x8)
2B) Rack lockouts
3A) db incline curls
3B) db triceps extensions
3C) face pulls
Plus old-man meathead warmup, of course.
Today's Training Resource:
Christmas giftingz for you!1!
- http://www.turbulencetraining.com/bw400giftforyou/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"I never knew an early-rising, hard-working, prudent man, careful of his earnings, and strictly honest who complained of bad luck." – Henry Ward Beecher
"Criticism: It has only the power that you, the target, give it. It has none of its own." - Dan Kennedy
"I shall shape my future. Whether I fail or succeed shall be no man's doing but my own. I am the force; I can clear any obstacle before me. Or I can be lost in the maze. My choice. My responsibility. Win or lose; only I hold the key to my destiny." - Og Mandino
One more week till the next #meatheadmonday,
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
The exact workout for today was:
1A) V-grip pulldowns
1B) Bench press (worked up to 230x5)
2A) db rows (100lbs 3x8)
2B) Rack lockouts
3A) db incline curls
3B) db triceps extensions
3C) face pulls
Plus old-man meathead warmup, of course.
Today's Training Resource:
Christmas giftingz for you!1!
- http://www.turbulencetraining.com/bw400giftforyou/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"I never knew an early-rising, hard-working, prudent man, careful of his earnings, and strictly honest who complained of bad luck." – Henry Ward Beecher
"Criticism: It has only the power that you, the target, give it. It has none of its own." - Dan Kennedy
"I shall shape my future. Whether I fail or succeed shall be no man's doing but my own. I am the force; I can clear any obstacle before me. Or I can be lost in the maze. My choice. My responsibility. Win or lose; only I hold the key to my destiny." - Og Mandino
One more week till the next #meatheadmonday,
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Weekend Off
Taking another day off from training. Big bench press workout tomorrow on Meathead Monday.
Today's Fat Loss Resource:
10 fat loss diet tips from Isabel De Los Rios on my site
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/nutrition/fat-loss-tips/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"Your time is limited so don't waste it living someone else's life." - Steve Jobs
Don't take the easy way out. Do the work. Earn your results. Deserve success.
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
Today's Fat Loss Resource:
10 fat loss diet tips from Isabel De Los Rios on my site
- http://www.ttfatloss.com/nutrition/fat-loss-tips/
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"Your time is limited so don't waste it living someone else's life." - Steve Jobs
Don't take the easy way out. Do the work. Earn your results. Deserve success.
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer
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