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The Top 5 Fat Loss Myths…
Here’s another guest article by Craig Ballantyne, author of Turbulence Training.
The Top 5 Fat Loss Myths
By: Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
www.TurbulenceTraining.com
There are so many fat loss myths out there in “exercise-land” that I was hired by Men’s Fitness magazine to write about one myth each month.
After all, by now you’ve probably heard that if you don’t do 60-minutes of cardio in your fat burning zone on an empty stomach while Venus is in line with Jupiter, you’ll never burn fat.
The problem with myths is that not only are they wrong and give false hope to millions of people trying to lose weight, but they also waste your time and mental effort.
I have also seen these myths used as justification for Read more
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Boys Are Back in Town Kettlebell Workshop DVD - Review
If you’re not aware, Mike Mahler has produced a new 3-DVD set, with over 7-1/2 hours of instruction, featuring Mike Mahler, Steve Maxwell, Steve Cotter, and Nate Morrison. I’ve been wanting to write a review of Boys Are Back in Town Kettlebell Workshop DVD since I got it a few weeks ago, but it’s just taken a while to watch the whole thing. So, you might want to grab a drink and sit back, this could be a long one.
Let me say that at first, I was a little skeptical about the quality of the video. Since it was shot at a kettlebell workshop, I was expecting poor quality video and sound. However, Read more
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Deals at Tactical Athlete
Hey Guys,
Jeff Martone has recently started having monthly specials. Buy two get one free, 30% off of DVD bundles, that sort of thing.
Get the details at the home of H2H Kettlebells, H2H Circuit Training, and the innovative shotput workout, S.H.O.T. - Tactical Athlete.
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Ready to Purchase Kettlebells?
So you think you might be ready to purchase kettlebells. You’ve been looking around online for the best way to get into shape, and found out about them. Personally, my results from kettlebells have been better than any other type of exercise I’ve tried.
Fortunately when you’re ready to purchase kettlebells, you have a few options. Unfortunately, good kettlebells are rare in the “real world”, so you’ll probably have to get them online. I’ve found a few trustworthy options, whether you just need one or two, or a full kettlebell set.
First, you can buy kettlebells from RussianKettlebells.com. These are the kettlebells designed by Pavel Tsatsouline and offered through Dragon Door. These are the kettlebells that started the current trend in the US and are Read more
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The Evolution of Cardio
Guest article by Craig Ballantyne. Whether you’re interested in interval training for lean muscle gains or fat loss, Turbulence Training is one of the best ways to get started. This particular article focuses on cardio for fat loss.
The Evolution of Cardio
By: Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
www.TurbulenceTraining.com
I’ve been meaning to write this email for a long time. Today I’m
going to give you the story of how I solved the problem of getting an efficient and effective fat loss program finished in 45 minutes. Essentially, how I invented Turbulence Training.
And then I’ll end with a sample TT workout for you…
But first, let’s take a trip down memory lane to the winter of
98-99. I was but a lowly grad student, studying the effects of
androstenedione (the supplement taken by the might Mark McGwire during his record-breaking home run quest in ‘98).
In my study (which was published in the Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology for any science nerds like myself out there), we had guys use the supplement and go through a couple of weight training sessions. By February of ‘99 I was stuck in the lab Read more
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Top 5 Fat Loss Tips
Guest article by Craig Ballantyne discussing fat loss, just one of the benefits of interval training. Be sure you check out everything that’s included with Turbulence Training - lots of great bonuses!
Top 5 Fat Loss Tips
By: Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
www.TurbulenceTraining.com
Men’s Fitness magazine recently asked me for 3 of my best fat loss secrets. Since most times the magazines just don’t have enough space to run my full tips, I thought I’d give you a more detailed explanation of my secrets here (plus a few extra bonus tips that I didn’t send to the magazine).
Secret #1 - Focus on burning carbohydrate, not fat, during your
fat-loss workouts.
Sounds backwards, right? But not when you look at how I structure my workouts. Remember that Turbulence Training focuses on resistance training and interval training. Both of these use carbohydrate as the main source of energy. So it’s obvious Read more
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The 3 Best Bodyweight Exercises
A guest article by Craig Ballantyne. Be sure to check out the bonuses at the Turbulence Training site. You can get the original Turbulence Training Routine (geared toward a bodyweight workout) - which details the bodyweight exercises in the article - for FREE from this site. Just enter your name and email address in the form.
The 3 Best Bodyweight Exercises
By: Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
www.TurbulenceTraining.com
Here are 3 kick-butt bodyweight exercises you can do anytime, anywhere to burn fat, stay energized, and avoid overeating.
Bodyweight exercises help you burn fat shockingly fast, without any fancy equipment.
1) Any Single-Leg Exercise
The pistol (single-leg squat to the floor) is the most advanced
1-leg exercise. But you can also do assisted single-leg squats with a band, or onto a bench, or even with a Stability Ball between your back and the wall.
If you aren’t ready for single-leg squats, you can use Bulgarian
Split Squats, Reverse Lunges, regular split squats, or lying 1-leg
hip bridges if you are a beginner.
2) Decline Push-ups
These are harder than normal pushups, thanks to your elevated feet. And in this position, you can still use a close-grip to fatigue
your triceps, a “piked-hip position” to build your shoulders, or
even the Spiderman leg motion to work on your abs.
3) Bodyweight Inverted Rows
I choose these over chinups and pullups because bodyweight rows let your chest rest, while your back is strengthened. It’s the perfect compliment to a pushup.
Do 8-12 repetitions per exercise. Don’t rest between exercises. Go through the circuit up to 3 times, resting 1 minute after each
circuit.
For a once-per-month challenge, do each exercise to failure in your final round through the circuit.
Get in shape fast with Turbulence Training,
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Author, Turbulence Training
About the Author
Craig Ballantyne is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and writes for Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, Maximum Fitness, Muscle and Fitness Hers, and Oxygen magazines. His trademarked Turbulence Training fat loss workouts have been featured multiple times in Men’s Fitness and Maximum Fitness magazines, and have helped thousands of men and women around the world lose fat, gain muscle, and get lean in less than 45 minutes three times per week. For more information on the Turbulence Training workouts that will help you burn fat without long, slow cardio sessions or fancy equipment, visit www.TurbulenceTraining.com.
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The Best Ways to Burn Belly Fat
Guest article by Craig Ballantyne. Check out all of the bonuses that come with Turbulence Training.
The Best Ways to Burn Belly Fat
By: Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Turbulence Training for Fat Loss
Best Ways to Burn Belly Fat
I often get asked, “What’s the best way to burn fat and lose my belly?” People want to know if aerobics is better than strength training, or if traditional cardio exercise is better than intervals.
Well, to say I’ve done them all would be an understatement.
With over 15 years experience helping others, training myself, training for sports, spending countless hours in the gym, AND actually conducting laboratory research studies on different exercise methods, I’m pretty confident in knowing Read more
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Choosing a Kettlebell DVD…
Whether you’re brand-new to kettlebell training, or have been working out with them for a while, it may be time to pick up a kettlebell DVD. Just a few short years ago, it was difficult to find any kettlebell DVDs other than Pavel’s. Fortunately, the popularity of kettlebells has resulted in a surge of DVDs to choose from.
Now, I’ll admit that I haven’t seen most of these DVDs. However, I’m only presenting information from people who I know have the training, experience, and reputation to put together a useful, informative product. I thought I’d make a quick post putting a few in one handy place. Read more
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A Circuit Training Weight Loss Program…
If you are trying to come up with a circuit training weight loss program, there are a couple of things to keep in mind. One of the major benefits of circuit training is that you are able to train for strength and stamina at the same time. These workouts are often short and tough, which isn’t optimal for fat burning.
So, a circuit training weight loss program should have more thought toward fat loss. Two quick tips will help you with that.
First, keep your intensity level moderately low. It shouldn’t be easy, but you shouldn’t be huffing and puffing either (yet). Try to keep your intensity at a level where you can still carry on a conversation. It’s OK to be breathing a bit heavy, but you shouldn’t be gasping for air. That’s a different workout with a different purpose.
Second, extend your workout. This goes hand-in-hand with the first tip. You will burn more calories if you exercise at a moderate intensity over a long period of time.
Of course, you can have the best of both worlds. Try doing your circuit training as quick exercise workouts to build strength and stamina, with occasional longer workouts that will burn calories and fat. If you exercise to a comfortable stop - not overexerting yourself - you should be able to exercise every day if you want.
For some ideas about putting together some quick workouts, check out Jeff Martone’s article The Tactical Ten.
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