Guys, are you interested in learning how to build muscle and burn fat at the same time? Fat loss expert Craig Ballantyne is offering a free report that gives you some sample workouts from his Turbulence Training for Fat Loss system.
This sample workout and meal plan can be done at home with only dumbbells and your own bodyweight. While this home fat loss workout is meant for men, Craig also has a program designed specifically for women.
So guys, if you want that free report on how to build muscle and burn fat, click here.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
Eating Right for Fat Loss
We all know that we need to exercise and eat right to lose weight, yet most of us struggle with this on a daily basis. I'll be the first to admit that I struggle with eating too much junk food.
Sometimes its because of convenience that we eat junk food and sometimes its because of too much stress - we take in "comfort" foods and drink, to help us feel better, even though this is temporary and often causes us to feel worse, with low energy levels.
The fitness workouts are the easy part for me, 'cause I consider it training more than I do exercising....... its not something I have to do, like punishment, its something I enjoy doing - a part of me.
Its easier for me to train than eat right, which is why I look in pretty good shape, but not quite fitness model material. One of the ways to help get around my bad habits is to fast for brief periods of time.
This works to help reduce your overall calorie intake and also allows your body to burn off some of the bad substances that we take in with our "comfort" foods. Surprisingly, it is more of a mental thing than anything else.
You actually feel fairly energetic once you get past the initial shock of only taking in water. Nutritionist Brad Pilon did lots of research on the health benefits of short-term fasting. This method called Eat_Stop_Eat can also be used to help lose weight.
If you can't fathom the idea of going a short period without eating, than you might consider Craig Ballantyne's Turbulence Training for Fat Loss. It includes an eating program from Registered Dietician Dr. Chris Mohr, who has been featured in many different magazines.
The forums there also help provide support from others trying to lose weight and regain their health. One of Craig's clients recently topped the 100 pounds lost mark, in just under a year - quite an accomplishment from someone who had considered surgery as his last chance to lose weight.
If you are looking for an effective program with plenty of variety to fit the needs of beginners or advanced fitness types, this is it.
Click here to try his program for just $4.95.
Sometimes its because of convenience that we eat junk food and sometimes its because of too much stress - we take in "comfort" foods and drink, to help us feel better, even though this is temporary and often causes us to feel worse, with low energy levels.
The fitness workouts are the easy part for me, 'cause I consider it training more than I do exercising....... its not something I have to do, like punishment, its something I enjoy doing - a part of me.
Its easier for me to train than eat right, which is why I look in pretty good shape, but not quite fitness model material. One of the ways to help get around my bad habits is to fast for brief periods of time.
This works to help reduce your overall calorie intake and also allows your body to burn off some of the bad substances that we take in with our "comfort" foods. Surprisingly, it is more of a mental thing than anything else.
You actually feel fairly energetic once you get past the initial shock of only taking in water. Nutritionist Brad Pilon did lots of research on the health benefits of short-term fasting. This method called Eat_Stop_Eat can also be used to help lose weight.
If you can't fathom the idea of going a short period without eating, than you might consider Craig Ballantyne's Turbulence Training for Fat Loss. It includes an eating program from Registered Dietician Dr. Chris Mohr, who has been featured in many different magazines.
The forums there also help provide support from others trying to lose weight and regain their health. One of Craig's clients recently topped the 100 pounds lost mark, in just under a year - quite an accomplishment from someone who had considered surgery as his last chance to lose weight.
If you are looking for an effective program with plenty of variety to fit the needs of beginners or advanced fitness types, this is it.
Click here to try his program for just $4.95.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
The "Easy" Part of Losing Fat
So am I saying that fat loss is easy? No, it takes a lot of hard work and discipline......but you can't exercise intensely all the time.
Your body needs some "easy" days here and there to let you recover. You would still do some exercise, but it would be much lighter in nature.
I was reading a newsletter from a fitness expert who addressed this issue of intense and easy days. In order to lose fat you have to work hard, but you also need some lighter days to give your body and mind a break.
Short, intense workouts can be very beneficial in trying to lose weight. These workouts allow you to get results without spending hours and hours at the gym...... kinda like Craig Ballantyne's Turbulence Training workouts.
But these workouts can take a toll on your body if you don't take it easy once in a while. Life is stressful and if you are always pushing your body to its limits, you may reverse some of the progress you have made.
So easier exercise can let your mind and body recover, in order to keep pushing forward.
I remember one of my clients who would come in and tell me to kick her butt because she didn't eat right over the weekend or something like that. Of course, most clients don't like the idea of working lightly because they are paying you to push them to their limits.....
they don't think that they are getting their money's worth with anything less than a brutal workout.
There is a great program out there that will allow you to train intensely, yet not "overtrain." This is one of the best intense workout programs you will find, one that will help you build lean muscle tissue and burn fat at the same time.
It also allows you to get by without doing tons of cardio..... or hardly any cardio, for that matter. Charles Staley's Escalating Density Training goes against the grain compared to most programs, but its simplicity is amazing.
It allows you to work harder and work smarter at the same time, while keeping your body fresh and avoiding overtraining.
Your body needs some "easy" days here and there to let you recover. You would still do some exercise, but it would be much lighter in nature.
I was reading a newsletter from a fitness expert who addressed this issue of intense and easy days. In order to lose fat you have to work hard, but you also need some lighter days to give your body and mind a break.
Short, intense workouts can be very beneficial in trying to lose weight. These workouts allow you to get results without spending hours and hours at the gym...... kinda like Craig Ballantyne's Turbulence Training workouts.
But these workouts can take a toll on your body if you don't take it easy once in a while. Life is stressful and if you are always pushing your body to its limits, you may reverse some of the progress you have made.
So easier exercise can let your mind and body recover, in order to keep pushing forward.
I remember one of my clients who would come in and tell me to kick her butt because she didn't eat right over the weekend or something like that. Of course, most clients don't like the idea of working lightly because they are paying you to push them to their limits.....
they don't think that they are getting their money's worth with anything less than a brutal workout.
There is a great program out there that will allow you to train intensely, yet not "overtrain." This is one of the best intense workout programs you will find, one that will help you build lean muscle tissue and burn fat at the same time.
It also allows you to get by without doing tons of cardio..... or hardly any cardio, for that matter. Charles Staley's Escalating Density Training goes against the grain compared to most programs, but its simplicity is amazing.
It allows you to work harder and work smarter at the same time, while keeping your body fresh and avoiding overtraining.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Create Your Own Home Fat Loss Workout
I came across something new and unique that lets you develop your own home fat loss programs. Fitness superstar Ryan Lee has developed a new fitness robot that enables you to design your own workouts.
Basically, you punch in your needs and the fat loss workout will be personally designed for you. This fitness robot helps deal with many of the excuses that most people have, such as not enough time.
Since these workouts can be done at home with just your own bodyweight and dumbbells, you don't have to wait for equipment at the gym or have to drive back and forth.
It also eliminates the dreaded, long treadmill sessions or other cardio headaches. You've heard about my disgust for the typical long sessions on the cardio machines, so I won't repeat myself...... they just aren't that effective for most people!
One of the reasons for this is adaptation, meaning your body adapts to your workouts over time and you have to switch things up to keep making progress. Plus, your mind gets bored of these workouts.
Ryan's program has almost unlimited variations, to keep your mind and body from getting stale.
These sessions can be intense, and are not for most beginners. But if you are looking for an intense home workout for fat loss, then this will do the trick.
An example of my own short intense training sessions...... today I ran some 90 yard sprints after a warmup. I did 10 of these without much rest in between and was done in less than 15 minutes and then spent about 4 minutes walking around, just to catch my breath.
This type of workout burns a lot of calories and keeps your metabolism elevated for several hours afterwards.
If you would like to see more about this amazing fitness robot that creates customized workouts, click here. The special membership rate is only good through June 11th.
Basically, you punch in your needs and the fat loss workout will be personally designed for you. This fitness robot helps deal with many of the excuses that most people have, such as not enough time.
Since these workouts can be done at home with just your own bodyweight and dumbbells, you don't have to wait for equipment at the gym or have to drive back and forth.
It also eliminates the dreaded, long treadmill sessions or other cardio headaches. You've heard about my disgust for the typical long sessions on the cardio machines, so I won't repeat myself...... they just aren't that effective for most people!
One of the reasons for this is adaptation, meaning your body adapts to your workouts over time and you have to switch things up to keep making progress. Plus, your mind gets bored of these workouts.
Ryan's program has almost unlimited variations, to keep your mind and body from getting stale.
These sessions can be intense, and are not for most beginners. But if you are looking for an intense home workout for fat loss, then this will do the trick.
An example of my own short intense training sessions...... today I ran some 90 yard sprints after a warmup. I did 10 of these without much rest in between and was done in less than 15 minutes and then spent about 4 minutes walking around, just to catch my breath.
This type of workout burns a lot of calories and keeps your metabolism elevated for several hours afterwards.
If you would like to see more about this amazing fitness robot that creates customized workouts, click here. The special membership rate is only good through June 11th.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Women's Fat Loss Transformation Challenge
Holly Rigsby has just finished up her first women's fat loss transformation contest. She specializes in fat loss programs for busy moms who have limited time to exercise.
To see the changes that these women went through in the last 12 weeks, click here.
You can vote for the woman that you think should be the winner until June 11th. If you are curious how much of a change in your body can occur in just 12 weeks, take a look.
Holly's Fit Yummy Mummy program might be what you are looking for. Besides the actual fat loss workouts, you also can join a community of like-minded women looking to improve their health and fitness levels.
This social support is an often over looked component of successful fat loss programs. Having someone hold you accountable and lend some moral support is vital to your success.
If you are at least curious to see what can be accomplished, go check out the contestants and cast your vote for the one you think should win.
Fit Yummy Mummy Fat Loss Challenge
To see the changes that these women went through in the last 12 weeks, click here.
You can vote for the woman that you think should be the winner until June 11th. If you are curious how much of a change in your body can occur in just 12 weeks, take a look.
Holly's Fit Yummy Mummy program might be what you are looking for. Besides the actual fat loss workouts, you also can join a community of like-minded women looking to improve their health and fitness levels.
This social support is an often over looked component of successful fat loss programs. Having someone hold you accountable and lend some moral support is vital to your success.
If you are at least curious to see what can be accomplished, go check out the contestants and cast your vote for the one you think should win.
Fit Yummy Mummy Fat Loss Challenge
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