Archive for August, 2009
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Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
Filmed a little video for you this morning on how to take transformation contest photos. Here are a couple of my “before” photos for this contest. Bally was not being very co-operative!
Later I had a great workout.
1) Power Clean - 3×5
2A) Bench Press - 3×8 with 205
2B) Front Squat - 2×6
3A) [...]
Why a Turbulence Training Kettlebell Workout?
Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
I got this question a lot last week, 53 times to be exact, but folks want to know…
“Why are you putting together Turbulence Training Kettlebell workout program?”
And the answer is simple.
I just didn’t like what was out there for my Turbulence Training members.
Every program seemed to be competing about how “hard-core” [...]
What is this Transformation Contest all about?
Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
Here’s what this Transformation Contest is all about:
This is your special invitation to take part in the 6th Turbulence Training Transformation Contest - that starts Monday, August 31st.
You can win up to $1000 and a 3-Year Platinum TT Membership. But I’ve also added a new twist to this contest…
And here’s what’s [...]
6th TT Transformation Contest
Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
Everyone ready for tomorrow? Make sure you get your newspaper. Of courese, you don’t have to start tomorrow…last day to enter for a full 12 weeks is September 18th.
I hope we get over 300 people in this contest. Should be interesting! Let me know if you have questions.
The 6th Turbulence Training [...]
Body Transformation Before Photos Tips
Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
Let’s get ready for another amazing body transformation contest with Turbulence Training…we’re almost ready to go. In fact, contest #6 t starts Monday, August 31st!
I’ve got all the details - including a new bonus - in this week’s call, plus some special kettlebell exercises for you.
Click here to listen to the podcast
or
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Friday Deadlift Session
Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
This program is still feeling really good…workout C today. Should make some good progress in the next 4 weeks.
1) Deadlift - 4×5 at 315
2A) Military Press - 3×5 at 125
2B) BB Lunge - 2×10
2C) Biceps Chins - 4×8 (Pull more with your biceps than your lats)
3) DB Row - 1 set [...]
Kettlebell Workout Video
Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
Okay, this is the goofiest workout video you’ll ever see in your life. Watch this then head over to www.KettlebellWorkouts.com to get your free Kettlebell circuit workout from Chris Lopez, the first Certified Turbulence Trainer.
Time to start the Kettlebell Revolution,
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
PS - If you’ve ever wanted to try out [...]
The Best Way To Do Cardio?
Submitted by My Fitness Hut Blog
Cardio, ah, cardio….there is so much said about it….first, any activity that makes you burn calories is good…..the controversy comes about “the best way to do your cardio” to get the results you want….. aerobic exercise is an activity that is done continuously for more than 2 straight minutes…..here are [...]
Movement Burns Calories
Submitted by My Fitness Hut Blog
All movement burns calories, so get moving already! Matter of fact, don’t wait until your workout to get moving! Every burned calorie counts no matter how you get it done!
Here’s some pointers to get you moving around all day:
1. Walk during your breaks at work.
2. Walk 20 minutes first thing [...]
Good Lower Body Workout
Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
I have a damaging admission to make…last month’s program kinda sucked. (The one I made for myself.) Too much bodyweight stuff, but it was an experiment, and I’m getting good at handstand pushups, as you might have noticed. But this month’s program is back to a lot more weights, and I’m [...]
New Program, Muscle Soreness
Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
Oh boy, I was sore from Friday’s squat workout, even though I cut the weight and volume. Nine days off from real leg workouts will do that to you. So I was moving gently this weekend.
To overcome the soreness, I did a lot of light activity, and today I felt a [...]
Handstand Pushups en Francais sil vous plait
Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
Here’s the old handstand pushup in Paris gag…
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New fat loss interval training video…trying to simplify a “complex” subject.
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TT Contest & Bootcamp Update
Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
The finalists for the 5th Turbulence Training Transformation Contest are up…and you can vote for the winners here:
=> http://www.TransformationContest.com/vote
In fact, there is one finalist, that I can’t name because I don’t want to influence your voting, who made one of the most impressive transformations EVER.
And to truly understand, you have to [...]
Severe Calorie Restriction Gives Low Quality Of Life
Submitted by My Fitness Hut Blog
Severe calorie restriction gives you a low quality of life! Use exercise and fitness to improve your quality of life!
If your basal metabolic rate is 1800 calories a day, 1000 calories of food intake is not enough food for you to function properly! Doing this will turn your body into [...]
Control Hunger And Binge Eating
Submitted by My Fitness Hut Blog
Control your hunger during the day so you don’t binge (overeat) when you do eat! Do this by eating small meals every 3-4 hours (never skip breakfast) to keep your metabolism ramped up.
Another way to control your hunger pangs is to eat protein with every meal. You don’t need to [...]
Restart Your Exercise With Start of School
Submitted by My Fitness Hut Blog
Today, school starts again for many…why not restart your exercise routine today also? The best day to start exercising again is TODAY! Summer and vacations are over now! It doesn’t have to be anything special, just get started exercising!
Start today with a 20-minute walk. Do this walk every day, [...]
Intense Workouts Give You More Progress
Submitted by My Fitness Hut Blog
Ramp up the intensity of your workouts to get more progress with your fat loss and weight loss! Usually, its easier to lose weight at the beginning of your exercise program. This is especially true if you are, let’s say, 100 pounds overweight. At this point, your metabolism is “running [...]
Bloating Feels Gross, Get Rid Of It!
Submitted by My Fitness Hut Blog
Bloating feels gross so do what it takes to get rid of it! Eat more of the right kinds of foods to get rid of bloating….
Foods that are high in sodium can cause bloating. So can foods like white bread and other refined carbohydrates like pasta. When these foods are [...]
Meatheads IV Review
Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
Ready for another Meatheads workout?
Click here to listen to the coaching call
or
Click here to read the workouts & see some exercise videos
In this week’s call, you’ll discover…
- The highlights from trip to Europe
- The latest and greatest TT Meatheads “Get Lean & Jacked” Workout
- Two crazy kettlebell circuits
- My latest blender [...]
Workout, Nutrition, & Who’s the Boss
Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
Did a total body workout today, and am planning for a new program next week. Today I did…
1A) Vertical Jumps - 3×6
1B) Pushups
2A) Squats
2B) Pullups and Chinups
2C) Back Extensions
After workout meal: 2 cups chocolate almond milk, two cashew butter sandwiches. 1/4 of a watermelon.
Earlier today, I made a comment on Facebook today that [...]
Mannekin Pis vs. Turbulence Training
Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
When in Brussels, you have to get your picture taken with the little wizard guy…I first heard about him in Grade 10 geography from my teacher, Mr. Slotzhauer…
…and 18 years later I finally got to meet the famous Mannekin Pis.
Also pictured is me doing a vertical jump in the gardens at [...]
How to Increase Your Bench Press
Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
My best bench press ever was 310 pounds at a bodyweight of 180 back in the summer of 2004.I’ve since let it slip down to about 285, and I’ve taken a big break from bench pressing while I focus on some cool bodyweight training.
But I still get lots of questions from [...]
Back From Europe
Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
I’m back from Europe. Good to hitting the weights and blender drinks again.
Today’s workout:
Hang Cleans, DB Incline Press, Pullups, Decline Pushups, Front Squats.
Today’s Blender drink: Banana, frozen strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, spinach, almond milk, walnuts, sesame seeds, peanut butter, cacao nibs.
Top 3 things I missed while in Europe:
#3 - Blender drinks
#2 - [...]
I Didn’t Get Enough Sleep And….
Submitted by My Fitness Hut Blog
I didn’t get enough sleep last night and its causing all kinds of problems like:
1. decreased energy,
2. constant cravings for sugary foods (for quick energy),
3. metabolism problems,
4. stress-out feelings and
5. decreased workout performance.
Too much sleep deprivation will lead to health problems for me—and you if we don’t get the sleep [...]
