Craig Ballantyne of Turbulence Training for Fat Loss recently wrapped up his first fat loss transformation contest.
If you wanna know what your body can look like with just 12 weeks of fat loss training, check out the before and after pictures.
If you've got the discipline to follow a proven weight loss program, you can see great results just like those in the contest.
The good news is that a new contest will start shortly, with lots of great prizes..... just in case losing weight and getting the body of your dreams isn't enough motivation.
Not only will you save a ton of money from not hiring a personal trainer, you can get access to lots of information at the TT members' forums. Besides giving you all the information on how to eat and exercise, you also can get support from others trying to lose weight.
That group support is part of the reason that people on the Biggest Loser get the results. Putting in the exercise time is one thing, changing the way you eat and changing your mental outlook are equally important.
If you haven't started getting your body ready for Summer yet, what are you waiting for? Start now!
For more information on the upcoming contest and to see the results of some of those who just completed the contest, click here.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Friday, April 18, 2008
The Fat Loss Lifestyle - How to Lose Weight
If fat loss is your goal, you have to make fitness part of your lifestyle. It has to be a part of your everyday life and not just a short term solution for losing weight.
A couple of my personal training clients are in their 50's. Both have led fairly active lifestyles in the past..... and while they would still like to lose a couple more pounds, they are still in much better shape than most people their age.
By keeping active in the past, they don't have that much weight to lose, compared to many others. Exercising has to be part of your life. You also have to have control over the amounts and kinds of food that you put into your body.
You need to make a permanent change in the way you eat and not just temporarily go on a "diet."
Listen to what Mike Geary of the Truth About Abs has to say......
Here are the keys you MUST master to get to this level of control over your
bodyweight:
1. Your life needs to actually be a fitness lifestyle... Exercise can't seem like a chore to you or it will never work... You actually need to enjoy at least several forms of exercise, and you actually need to
enjoy eating healthy foods for their real and natural tastes.
2. Full-body resistance exercise is a must, no matter what. If you
enjoy walking or tennis, basketball, and other sports, that's great... but
at least 2-3 workouts per week still need to include full body
resistance training... whether it's bodyweight exercises, free weight
exercises, or a combination of several forms.
3. Gaining a thorough understanding of your personal nutritional needs
and which foods are good for you and which are detrimental. If you
don't understand enough about nutrition, you'll never be able to get
through the sea of misleading food marketing at the grocery store and make
the right choices. Knowing exactly what's in all of your food and how it
causes a biochemical mess inside your body makes you think twice about
eating junk.
4. You need to attain the mindset for lifelong fitness success. If your
mind doesn't truly believe that you'll ever be in great shape and have
the perfect body that you want, then it will never happen. Everything
starts in the mind first.
If you haven't done so already, take the first step in getting total
control over your body for life, by learning how to master all of this in
my Truth about Six Pack Abs program. This isn't just about abs... it's
about your entire body and lifestyle.
Mike has decided to offer a trial version of his famous program The Truth About Six Pack Abs
Give it a try, you can't go wrong.
A couple of my personal training clients are in their 50's. Both have led fairly active lifestyles in the past..... and while they would still like to lose a couple more pounds, they are still in much better shape than most people their age.
By keeping active in the past, they don't have that much weight to lose, compared to many others. Exercising has to be part of your life. You also have to have control over the amounts and kinds of food that you put into your body.
You need to make a permanent change in the way you eat and not just temporarily go on a "diet."
Listen to what Mike Geary of the Truth About Abs has to say......
Here are the keys you MUST master to get to this level of control over your
bodyweight:
1. Your life needs to actually be a fitness lifestyle... Exercise can't seem like a chore to you or it will never work... You actually need to enjoy at least several forms of exercise, and you actually need to
enjoy eating healthy foods for their real and natural tastes.
2. Full-body resistance exercise is a must, no matter what. If you
enjoy walking or tennis, basketball, and other sports, that's great... but
at least 2-3 workouts per week still need to include full body
resistance training... whether it's bodyweight exercises, free weight
exercises, or a combination of several forms.
3. Gaining a thorough understanding of your personal nutritional needs
and which foods are good for you and which are detrimental. If you
don't understand enough about nutrition, you'll never be able to get
through the sea of misleading food marketing at the grocery store and make
the right choices. Knowing exactly what's in all of your food and how it
causes a biochemical mess inside your body makes you think twice about
eating junk.
4. You need to attain the mindset for lifelong fitness success. If your
mind doesn't truly believe that you'll ever be in great shape and have
the perfect body that you want, then it will never happen. Everything
starts in the mind first.
If you haven't done so already, take the first step in getting total
control over your body for life, by learning how to master all of this in
my Truth about Six Pack Abs program. This isn't just about abs... it's
about your entire body and lifestyle.
Mike has decided to offer a trial version of his famous program The Truth About Six Pack Abs
Give it a try, you can't go wrong.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Celebrity Trainer Discusses Ab Training
How To Get Flat Abs & Lose Lower Belly Fat
If you watch TV, you've probably heard of the Biggest Loser, featuring expert trainer, Jillian Michaels.
She helps overweight men and women make dramatic life changes in their health and bodies. Kind of like the Turbulence Training Transformation Contest....
So today, Jillian Michaels, one of the celebrity trainers from the "Biggest Loser" TV show, gives her advice on burning the last bit of belly fat to help you get flat abs...
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"Crunches don't equal abs.
You can't do crunches and expect to see abs if they're trapped under a layer of fat.
Taking off the last problem pounds requires discipline. You're fighting you're body's natural chemistry. Your body wants to keep on an extra 10-15 pounds and losing the last 10 pounds isn't always about getting healthy in the same way losing 30 or 40 is.
Sometimes, it's about vanity, and for vanity, you have to make sacrifices. Your body doesn't want to shed that weight just because you are a narcissist and want to wear size two jeans.
You have to trick your body into thinking it's a safe weight, and that means plowing through the program without giving your body the chance to rebound back to its old weight.
If you can read In Touch on the treadmill, you aren't working hard enough."
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To hear more about what Jillian has to say....
Click here
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Interval Training for Fat Loss
Yesterday, I put myself through a grueling sled workout using interval training to burn fat. I recently read an article from a top trainer known to his clients as the "secret weapon."
He talked about doing one exercise for a set amount of time, with minimal rest in between sets. For example, he would pick an exercise that he could do 6 reps with and start by doing 3 reps, resting a short while, and then doing 3 more and so on.
As time went on, he would drop the amount of weight, in order to keep doing 3 reps. I decided to try this with the Prowler sled. Since the grade school gym I use is 20 yards long, I would push the sled 10 yards with a fairly heavy weight and stop.
After 20 seconds went by on the watch, I would push the sled approximately 10 more yards, turn the sled around, rest and then push it again.
I did this routine for 30 minutes, twice reducing the weight on the sled by 20 pounds. This old gym is not connected to the rest of the building and unheated. My guess is, it was about 50 degrees in there.
Needless to say, this intense interval training had me sweating profusely! Pushing a sled involves most every muscle in your body to some extent. You think I probably burned a few calories in that workout?
I definitely created some "turbulence" in my metabolism, causing me to burn more calories for several hours afterwards. You won't necessarily see this in typical endurance training. I can guarantee you I wouldn't have burned the same amount of calories walking or jogging for 30 minutes.
And I definitely wouldn't have sweat as much by jogging outside in 50 degree weather! If you are sweating profusely in 50 degree temps, you are doing some intense work and burning some calories in the process.
So if you are like most people and don't have a sled to push or a place to use it, interval weight training, like Turbulence Training is a good alternative. Sandbag training is another good way to do some intense workouts.
He talked about doing one exercise for a set amount of time, with minimal rest in between sets. For example, he would pick an exercise that he could do 6 reps with and start by doing 3 reps, resting a short while, and then doing 3 more and so on.
As time went on, he would drop the amount of weight, in order to keep doing 3 reps. I decided to try this with the Prowler sled. Since the grade school gym I use is 20 yards long, I would push the sled 10 yards with a fairly heavy weight and stop.
After 20 seconds went by on the watch, I would push the sled approximately 10 more yards, turn the sled around, rest and then push it again.
I did this routine for 30 minutes, twice reducing the weight on the sled by 20 pounds. This old gym is not connected to the rest of the building and unheated. My guess is, it was about 50 degrees in there.
Needless to say, this intense interval training had me sweating profusely! Pushing a sled involves most every muscle in your body to some extent. You think I probably burned a few calories in that workout?
I definitely created some "turbulence" in my metabolism, causing me to burn more calories for several hours afterwards. You won't necessarily see this in typical endurance training. I can guarantee you I wouldn't have burned the same amount of calories walking or jogging for 30 minutes.
And I definitely wouldn't have sweat as much by jogging outside in 50 degree weather! If you are sweating profusely in 50 degree temps, you are doing some intense work and burning some calories in the process.
So if you are like most people and don't have a sled to push or a place to use it, interval weight training, like Turbulence Training is a good alternative. Sandbag training is another good way to do some intense workouts.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Intense Home Workouts for Fat Loss
What does it take to burn fat most efficiently? Intense workouts that use multiple muscles, instead of doing isolation exercises. The greater the number of muscles used in an exercise, the greater the fat burning effect.....provided you are working hard enough.
This doesn't mean doing steady pace cardio on a treadmill or elliptical machine. It means doing some resistance training - exercises like pushups, squats, lunges, dumbbell presses, etc.
I recently started teaching a bootcamp class and the sessions are over within 30 minutes. Meaning, people have hit their limit by then, especially if they are just getting back to an exercise routine.
I could push them a little further, but it wouldn't help. Just starting out, you need to gradually get your body used to exercising and then build up the intensity level. For those used to exercising but not getting the results you want, you probably need to cut back the amount of time you are working out and do more intense exercise, such as interval training.
This is where you do a complex exercise and go to the next exercise with little if any rest in between. Complex exercises are ones that involve multiple muscles and joints, like pushups, squats, and various rowing or pulling movements.
This way you get a lot of work done in a short amount of time, forcing your body to burn more fat. You need to ease into this if just starting out. Otherwise, you can probably reduce your overall amount of exercising by doing a more intense routine.
Just remember, you can't spot reduce fat from certain areas. Meaning, you can do all the situps or crunches in the world and it won't give you a lean midsection. You have to increase your metabolism with multiple muscle exercises.
Another factor to consider when trying to lose fat is a good support system. For many people, this is just as important as actually doing the exercise portion. This would include getting the social and emotional support of your family and friends.
But if they can't give you the proper support for whatever reason, getting encouragement and nutritional advice from a community of like-minded individuals is crucial. The forums at the Turbulence Training members' section can help you achieve your weight loss goals.
Listen to these satisfied members:
"I started Turbulence Training at 210 pounds and 33% body fat, but
after 12 weeks I'm down to 188 pounds and 21% body fat. I have lost
12% bodyfat which equates to a gain of 8lbs in lean body mass and a
total loss of 30lbs fat. The progress I have made in 12 weeks has
stunned me - I never knew I had it in me!"
Chris Curtis, Police Office, UK
"The TT membership is amazing. I'm still surprised at how quickly I
get a response to any question. Talk about overdelivering!"
Mickey Glick
Craig Ballantyne, of Turbulence Training for Fat Loss delivers results!
That's all for now from the "silent sadist", as one of my clients calls me. You don't have to yell and shout like a drill instructor to get people to work hard.
This doesn't mean doing steady pace cardio on a treadmill or elliptical machine. It means doing some resistance training - exercises like pushups, squats, lunges, dumbbell presses, etc.
I recently started teaching a bootcamp class and the sessions are over within 30 minutes. Meaning, people have hit their limit by then, especially if they are just getting back to an exercise routine.
I could push them a little further, but it wouldn't help. Just starting out, you need to gradually get your body used to exercising and then build up the intensity level. For those used to exercising but not getting the results you want, you probably need to cut back the amount of time you are working out and do more intense exercise, such as interval training.
This is where you do a complex exercise and go to the next exercise with little if any rest in between. Complex exercises are ones that involve multiple muscles and joints, like pushups, squats, and various rowing or pulling movements.
This way you get a lot of work done in a short amount of time, forcing your body to burn more fat. You need to ease into this if just starting out. Otherwise, you can probably reduce your overall amount of exercising by doing a more intense routine.
Just remember, you can't spot reduce fat from certain areas. Meaning, you can do all the situps or crunches in the world and it won't give you a lean midsection. You have to increase your metabolism with multiple muscle exercises.
Another factor to consider when trying to lose fat is a good support system. For many people, this is just as important as actually doing the exercise portion. This would include getting the social and emotional support of your family and friends.
But if they can't give you the proper support for whatever reason, getting encouragement and nutritional advice from a community of like-minded individuals is crucial. The forums at the Turbulence Training members' section can help you achieve your weight loss goals.
Listen to these satisfied members:
"I started Turbulence Training at 210 pounds and 33% body fat, but
after 12 weeks I'm down to 188 pounds and 21% body fat. I have lost
12% bodyfat which equates to a gain of 8lbs in lean body mass and a
total loss of 30lbs fat. The progress I have made in 12 weeks has
stunned me - I never knew I had it in me!"
Chris Curtis, Police Office, UK
"The TT membership is amazing. I'm still surprised at how quickly I
get a response to any question. Talk about overdelivering!"
Mickey Glick
Craig Ballantyne, of Turbulence Training for Fat Loss delivers results!
That's all for now from the "silent sadist", as one of my clients calls me. You don't have to yell and shout like a drill instructor to get people to work hard.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Advanced Ab Training
Abs training expert Mike Geary, of The Truth About 6 Pack Abs, offers some insight on advanced training for lean abdominals.
For beginners, isometric exercises such as planks are the best way to go. This will build stability into your core muscles, which is vital to protecting your back from injury. Here's what Mike has to say......
ADVANCED ab training
recommendations...
"When it comes to training the abs, if you want real results, I
always recommend forgetting about the crunches and situps. They are
ok for someone that is really deconditioned, but most people that
already have some training under their belt need a much better
stimulus for their abs than crunches.
I provide a ton of great abs exercises in my book, but one of THE
highest resistance exercises for the abs, is hanging leg raises (but
NOT the way you see most people at the gym doing them).
The key to doing these and actually working the hell out of your
abs is to curl your pelvis up as you raise your legs. Almost nobody
ever does this right.
To be honest, the majority of people cannot do this at first, but I
provide some strategies in my book as to how to progress to doing
these correctly."
Thanks Mike.
And here's some exciting news...Mike has announced a trial offer on
his book for only $4.95 at the Truth About Six Pack Abs
You can try out his program for about the same price as one of those
expensive, fancy "coffees" you get down at "Takeyourbucks" or
whatever that place is called.
But instead of getting a caffeine boost, you'll get a metabolism
boost with your money well spent.
To get your body ready for Summer, start now!
For beginners, isometric exercises such as planks are the best way to go. This will build stability into your core muscles, which is vital to protecting your back from injury. Here's what Mike has to say......
ADVANCED ab training
recommendations...
"When it comes to training the abs, if you want real results, I
always recommend forgetting about the crunches and situps. They are
ok for someone that is really deconditioned, but most people that
already have some training under their belt need a much better
stimulus for their abs than crunches.
I provide a ton of great abs exercises in my book, but one of THE
highest resistance exercises for the abs, is hanging leg raises (but
NOT the way you see most people at the gym doing them).
The key to doing these and actually working the hell out of your
abs is to curl your pelvis up as you raise your legs. Almost nobody
ever does this right.
To be honest, the majority of people cannot do this at first, but I
provide some strategies in my book as to how to progress to doing
these correctly."
Thanks Mike.
And here's some exciting news...Mike has announced a trial offer on
his book for only $4.95 at the Truth About Six Pack Abs
You can try out his program for about the same price as one of those
expensive, fancy "coffees" you get down at "Takeyourbucks" or
whatever that place is called.
But instead of getting a caffeine boost, you'll get a metabolism
boost with your money well spent.
To get your body ready for Summer, start now!
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Ab Circuit - Lower Abs Training
Here is an ab circuit from Craig Ballantyne's Turbulence Training for Amazing Lower Abs. It is the featured workout this month at his TT member's site. The complete workout is available at Turbulence Training until the end of April.
If you are looking to get your body ready for Summer, now is the time to start. Memorial Day will be here before you know it.
Great looking abs require low bodyfat levels. Burning lots of calories using interval strength training and interval fat loss workouts are essential to your success.
Click here for Turbulence Training for Fat Loss
If you are looking to get your body ready for Summer, now is the time to start. Memorial Day will be here before you know it.
Great looking abs require low bodyfat levels. Burning lots of calories using interval strength training and interval fat loss workouts are essential to your success.
Click here for Turbulence Training for Fat Loss
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