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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
Tags: Circuit Training, Diet & Nutrition, Fat Loss, Interval Training, Turbulence Training, Womens TrainingPopularity: 17% [?]
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Functional Strength Training…
“Functional strength training” has become a buzzword. However, as popular as it seems, there are still people everywhere who don’t get it. So, let’s take a quick look at what it is, why it’s important, and how to do it.
Functional strength training is basically using exercises in your workouts that transfer to real life in a practical way. Think about your training program - especially if you’re into bodybuilding. Will tricep extensions carry over to real life? What about chest crossovers? Leg extensions? Leg curls? No, they won’t. Even the ever-popular bench press offers very little in the way of practical use. None of these will be much use to you as you Read more
Tags: Barbells & Dumbells, Bodyweight Training, Hardcore & Odd Object, Kettlebells, Muscle Building, Strength Training, Womens TrainingPopularity: 30% [?]
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New Mike Mahler Beginner Kettlebell DVD…
I’ve been really busy lately and haven’t posted in a while, but I got an email about this DVD this morning and wanted to let you guys know. It’s currently at the top of Mike’s Store.
It’s around 2 1/2 hours of no-fluff basics of kettlebell training. From the sample clip, it looks like the video/sound quality and editing is similar to the Boys Are Back in Town Kettlebell Workshop DVD, which I have and recommend.
Right now, he’s got special pricing on it, and you’ll get a free copy of his Kettlebell Workshop Manual. Check it out here.
Tags: beginners, Conditioning & Endurance, Fat Loss, Kettlebells, Muscle Building, Strength Training, Womens TrainingPopularity: 59% [?]
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Increase Your Metabolism And Decrease Your Appetite…
Increase Your Metabolism And Decrease Your Appetite With This Fat-Burning Food Group
By Tom Venuto, NSCA-CPT, CSCS
www.burnthefat.com
There have been countless studies performed on the role of protein in the muscle growth process to try and determine exactly how much protein you should consume to build muscle mass. Recently, several studies have looked at the role that dietary protein plays in helping you lose fat, and more importantly, helping you keep it off!
One thing scientists have discovered is that eating lean protein foods is important for regulating body composition because it decreases your appetite.
In a 2003 study reported in the journal, Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition And Metabolic Care (2003; 6(6): 635-638), protein was shown to Read more
Tags: Diet & Nutrition, Fat Loss, Womens TrainingPopularity: 26% [?]
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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
Tags: Barbells & Dumbells, Circuit Training, Fat Loss, Interval Training, Turbulence Training, Womens TrainingPopularity: 37% [?]
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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
Tags: Circuit Training, Conditioning & Endurance, Fat Loss, Kettlebells, Muscle Building, Speed Strength, Strength Training, Womens TrainingPopularity: 41% [?]
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New $5.00 Book Store…
I remember when I was a kid and it was time for the Scholastic Book Fair. We’d get these catalogs with dozens of books in them and they were always really inexpensive. I remember buying books for $1.00 - $5.00, and just getting really excited about it. Of course, these were mostly 10-20 page kids’ books, but I just loved it. There’s something fun about feeling like you can pick up five or six things and hardly spend any money.
So, I’m trying to incorporate that idea here. If you look at the top of the site, or under “Pages”, you’ll see a page called “$5.00 Book Store”. I plan on buying the rights to ebooks, reading them to check for quality, and offering them there if they have value. I plan to have books ranging from $3.00 to $10.00, keeping the average around $5.00.
Obviously it takes time to get these books and read them, so they’ll be added slowly. I’m not going to put up any useless junk - only books that I see some value in, and think you guys might like.
UPDATE:
I’ve put this on hold for the time being.
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Home Gym Exercise Equipment…
So you’ve made the smart decision to start taking better care of yourself, or have gotten fed up with your gym, simply can’t afford a membership, or don’t want a long-term contract. For whatever reason, you want to start working out at home. You’ll need some home gym exercise equipment. You have a lot of options, and what you get will depend a lot on your budget, your goals, and the space you have available.
If you have the means and the space, you can look into a home gym or multi gym, like the Bowflex or one of the sets from Body Solid. These can be a good choice if you want Read more
Tags: Barbells & Dumbells, Conditioning & Endurance, Fat Loss, Kettlebells, Muscle Building, Strength Training, Womens TrainingPopularity: 34% [?]
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How to Lose Belly Fat - 3 Simple Steps…
One specific subject that often comes up in fitness is how to lose belly fat. Whether you need to lose a spare tire or get rid of a little poochy belly, the prescription is just a different degree of the same formula. First though, I must tell you that losing fat is not a selective process. You don’t get to choose where it comes off. However, chances are that the first place it will come off is the place it needs to come off the most. So if you really need to lose belly fat, that will likely be where you notice your first results.
To keep things simple and still get results, here are three basic elements of a plan to lose fat.
- Eat fewer calories.
- Burn calories with cardio.
- Keep and tone your muscle with resistance training, with emphasis on your abs.
As simple as that “plan” sounds, the devil is in the details - always is. It’s simple, but not easy. It takes Read more
Tags: Fat Loss, Womens TrainingPopularity: 14% [?]
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How and why do kettlebells burn fat?
What is so magical about kettlebells that gives them the ability to burn fat so effectively? Well, there’s no magic, so how does a kettlebell burn fat? The fact is, many of the exercises the kettlebell is suited to are just great for losing fat. It’s the exercise (and diet, of course), not the tool. The tool just makes the exercise more doable.
There are two simple things to keep in mind when you’re trying to lose fat: burning calories and keeping your muscle. It’s fairly basic math, in order to lose weight, you have to burn more calories than you take in. When you’re losing weight, you have to give your body a reason to keep Read more
Tags: Fat Loss, Kettlebells, Womens TrainingPopularity: 30% [?]
