Archive for May, 2008
« Previous EntriesToo Busy To Exercise? You Need To Read This!
Submitted by My Fitness Hut Blog
This post is for anyone who “thinks” they are too busy to exercise! Heather, a good friend of mine, is one of the busiest people I know. She has also made a commitment to fitness. She shared this personal story with me and here is an exerpt from it:
“Over the […]
Why I Like Jay Ferruggia’s Workouts
Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
There are a lot of muscle building programs out there…and a lot of them are quite good.
Why are there so many?
Well, everyone’s got their opinions and therefore everyone has their programs. Most are similar, but some guys are quite different.
I like Jay’s PR Workouts because
1) He trains hard, and we’ve had a couple […]
Two Workouts A Day Produces More Growth Hormone And Fat Burn
Submitted by My Fitness Hut Blog
With all the talk about some athletes using growth hormone formulas (which is stupid in my opinion), you should know that your body naturally produces growth hormone. According to research, growth hormone in your adult body works great to produce the fat-burning results you want.
Growth hormone elevations during exercise have […]
Social Support for Fat Loss is Better Than Intervals
Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
There’s something out there that’s even better than interval training for fat burning.
But NO ONE talks about it.
In fact, it’s even more powerful than the TT workouts.
It’s better than slow cardio, Body-For-Life, Hip Hop Abs, P90X, Kettlebells, Barbells, dumbells, and doorbells.
It’s called, SOCIAL SUPPORT.
It’s true. Social support kicks any workout’s butt.
I […]
Big Guys With Lots of Muscle Can’t Do Turbulence Training…
Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
…can they? If you lift weights, can bench over 300 pounds, and have a lot of muscle, is there enough strength training in the Turbulence Training program?
I think you might be surprised by the answer…
“Craig, I found out about Turbulence Training by following your Men’s Health Body Weight 500 routine.
Initially, […]
Reflections On Memorial Day
Submitted by Got Strength? Blog
I’m not going to write a lot here, and it’s not really fitness-orientated. I just wanted to make a quick post after the Memorial Day Weekend, here in the ‘States.
I had a great weekend with Audrey and friends cooking out, having a couple of beers, shooting the bull, and relaxing. Memorial […]
Take Precaution When Exercising In The Heat!
Submitted by My Fitness Hut Blog
The weather is starting to heat up and you should adjust your workout routine (if you exercise outside)! Just a quick note here: you will get quicker results running outside than you will on a treadmill or other machine! When you run or exercise outside, you must generate all the […]
Fat Burning Meal Plans for Men & Women
Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
Enough with the theory, you just want to know what to eat to lose fat and get lean, right? So here are two fat burning meal plans…one is for men, the other is for women. They might not suit your exact situation, but they show you how two fitness experts eat […]
Bodyweight 30-Minute Circuit Challenge
Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
The June TT workout is now available…Its called the TT Bodyweight 30-Minute Circuit.
Click HERE for the TT Bodyweight 30-Minute Circuit Program
Videos coming soon.
I also realized I don’t know how to add…I thought I did 505 reps, but actually did 585 reps. And I was able to do the entire workout in […]
Exercise With Correct Movements To Avoid Injuries
Submitted by My Fitness Hut Blog
The number one reason that you won’t reach your power potential is a weak core area. Exercising with more power will make your workouts more efficient and will better tone your body. The saying “you are only as strong as your weakest link” is true in the case of the […]
Bodyweight 30-Minute Circuit Challenge
Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
The June TT workout is now available…Its called the TT Bodyweight 30-Minute Circuit.
Click HERE for the TT Bodyweight 30-Minute Circuit Program
Videos coming soon.
I also realized I don’t know how to add…I thought I did 505 reps, but actually did 585 reps. And I was able to do the entire workout in […]
Don’t Skip Your Post-Workout Nutrition
Submitted by My Fitness Hut Blog
Post-workout nutrition is important to help the body recover from intense exercise (especially weight training). It is not necessary to eat immediately after your workout (if you want to eat immediately after a workout, YOU DIDN’T WORKOUT VERY HARD)! There is a 45 minute to 1 hour window where replenishing […]
Turbulence Training Testimonial
Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
“At 43 years of age, I was 245 pounds, in the worst shape of my life and unable to keep up with my 9 and 10 year old kids. At just under 5′ 7″ I was little more than a blob.
I have always been a very thick person but in […]
What Turbulence Training Program To Start With?
Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
Want to know what Turbulence Training workout is best for you?
Beginners should go to the main Turbulence Training for Fat Loss book and start with the Introductory workouts.
More experienced folks, but not advanced, should start with the Intermediate program in the main TT for Fat Loss book. That should cover 90% […]
The “What Is Turbulence Training?” Contest
Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
This is the number one question I get asked…”What is Turbulence Training?”
So…I’m going to turn it over to you…and I want you to tell me what you think “Turbulence Training is”.
Best response(s) gets a 1-Year Platinum Membership.
I’ll get this started…
Obviously I could say…
“Turbulence training is the combination of strength training - […]
Holiday Weekend Eating & SuperSet Fat Burning
Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
From Holly Rigsby at www.FitYummyMummy.com…
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The holiday weekend has arrived!
Are you ready for the Fun?
This week has been filled with “get fit fast” tips, now is the time to show off your results as well as KEEP those results.
Weekends are hard enough as it is, when a holiday is attached it only […]
Weekend Warrior Workouts
Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
Today I’m off to do a weekend warrior workout in the sun here as it’s a nice spring afternoon…I’ll be doing the TT Bodyweight 30-Minute Circuit Challenge which is going to be part of the June TT workout of the month.
In this program, I’m flipping the Bodyweight Challenges “upside down”. Instead […]
Nutrition Tip for Fat Burning Workouts
Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
This is a nutrition tip for fat burning workouts, and for the people who are busting their butts in the gym and not getting the results they deserve.
Listen, you have to fix your nutrition if you want succeed in your fat burning workouts. The simplest change is to stop eating foods from […]
Friday Fat Burning Movie Reviews
Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
Friday’s always movie day at my house, so here are some of my latest fat burning vids to help you burn belly fat.
Video #1 - Fat Burning in the City
Watch as I reveal the #1 waste of time in a workout, and give you the simple, yet fast and effective plan to […]
Sample Benchmark Workouts for Different Fitness Qualities
Submitted by Got Strength? Blog
Over the last couple of days I’ve gone over the why of benchmark workouts and given some insight into the theory of them. To hammer the understanding of benchmark workout creation home I’d like to talk about a few sample benchmark workouts. One thing I want to stress, and as you’ll […]
How to Lose Your Belly and Shrink Your Thighs
Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
If you want to lose belly fat, you should do lots of crunches. And if you want to shrink your thighs, you should reach for your ThighMaster. Right?
Wrong on both counts. Instead, you need interval training for fat burning.
This is a form of short-burst exercise that I’ve been using with clients […]
Ankle Sprains Weaken Your Butt!
Submitted by My Fitness Hut Blog
Have you ever tried to exercise when your butt (mainly gluteus maximus) isn’t working properly?! It is almost impossible to have a good workout when “your butt just isn’t in it!” Research has proven that ankle sprains weaken the neural drive to your gluteus maximus and gluteus medius! Who would […]
More Truth About Weight Loss
Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
Grrrr.
I get so mad when I come across these “Politically Correct” articles telling overweight men and women that they can burn belly fat by doing crunches in bed.
(I just read that “tip” in a Prevention magazine article. What a joke!)
Politically correct “bull” like that is an insult to all of the […]
Don’t Pin Your Fat Loss Hopes On Products!
Submitted by My Fitness Hut Blog
There is a flood of products that supposedly help you burn fat and lose weight. At best, these products are temporary solutions to your fat and weight problem! A general rule for you to follow with regards to fat loss/weight loss is this: Don’t waste your money if the program […]
Best Nutrition Plan & Cardio Advice For Flat Abs
Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
Are you ready for the best nutrition plan and cardio advice for flat abs?
In a past interview, Mike Geary taught you how to train your body for fat loss to get 6-pack abs, let’s find out what we need to do to eat properly for maximum fat loss and to finally […]