Short Workouts

Welcome to my short workouts blog. I provide proven ways (that I have presonally had success with) to use short workouts that will not only save you tons of time but also burn fat faster than long workouts. Best of all you will look and feel so much better!
Turbulence Training

Turbulence Training Review

Review of Turbulence Training: A Program Delivering Maximum Fat Loss in 6 to 45 Minutes A Day

Turbulence Training seeks fast fat loss results for people who are busy and lack time or interest in long exercise routines. This is a gutsy promise, claiming results in only three short workouts each week.

But does it really work?

First, let's take a look at the expert behind the workouts. I've come across Craig Ballantyne's name many times in popular fitness magazines such as Men's Health and Men's Fitness, and even in Oxygen and Shape magazines. So the program is clearly put together by a trusted fitness expert.

I've also talked to Craig about his training and education background, and I'll be honest, it was impressive, unlike the trainers with weekend certifications that pop up at large commercial gyms. Craig's experience goes back to the mid-nineties, in both the gym and in the research lab. He's actually led research trials on sport supplements, strength training, and cardiovascular training.

Plus, Craig has been a strength coach and has worked with hundreds of clients in thousands of training sessions. This is a unique, and thorough background, so its not surprising he's come up with a new training system for fat loss.

In fact, Craig's articles are always pretty hard on traditional aerobic cardio workouts. So if you're looking for new ways to spend 30 or 60-minutes doing cardio, then this program is not for you. But if you only have 45 minutes to workout, a couple of times per week, and you have access to only a bench, dumbells, and an exercise ball, then you'll like what Craig has for you here.

Now one of the biggest questions about the program is simply, "What is Turbulence Training?" Well according to Craig, its the combination of resistance training and interval training used to boost your metabolism so that your body burns calories and fat between workouts. He says, "Cardio doesn't boost your metabolism after exercise. Only strength training and interval training do that - while you work, sleep, and eat - your body will be shedding fat."

Fortunately, Craig's unique system of bodyweight exercises, dumbell exercises, and interval training can all be done at home, with minimal equipment (if you are really strong, it might help to have a chinup bar). So again, if you are one of those people who loves machines, or cardio equipment, or marathon workouts, then this program is not for you.

Frankly, I've used the program myself and recommended to many others. Why? Because no one has time for long workouts! That's why. After an eight or ten hour workday, a round-trip commute of 90 minutes, and spending time with my family, I just don't have time to do another 90 minute workout every day of the week.

In fact, I either get up early and do the workout before work, or I do it just before bed. This workout is perfect for busy men and women. But its not the type of routine that is going to turn anyone into a pro bodybuilder. If you want maximum muscle and want to bulk up, try another one of Craig's programs. But the Turbulence Training system is best for burning fat without sacrificing muscle - so you end up lean, defined, chiseled and toned.

And its fun! So many workouts are boring (i.e. long cardio) or repetitive (i.e. doing the same bodybuilding workout over and over again). But Turbulence Training uses a lot of unique (but not fluffy) exercises, including some cool, killer bodyweight moves that will make you more athletic and increase your functional and core strength - again, all with minimal equipment needs.

But, I am even able to recommend this program to friends who are just starting out, because Craig has put together a 6-week introductory program, and a 4-week intermediate program in addition to the 16-week advanced training phase (PLUS, the Turbulence Training program comes with a massive amount of bonus workouts for muscle building, bodyweight only, advanced fat loss, and even a female specific bonus).

But each workout progresses into the next. He's used all of these workouts with hundreds of clients - so they are safe and effective. Sure, you can get other programs that leave you smashed and puking after the first workout, but Turbulence Training is not like that. Soreness doesn't matter, only results matter! And you are in expert hands with Turbulence Training, and Men's Health expert, Craig Ballantyne.

Craig's Turbulence Training also contains a contract -- basically, your pledge to being committed to the program. It also includes an ebook on Nutrition Guidelines from expert, Dr. Chris Mohr, Ph.D., and an extensive Q&A section, a 21-Healthy Habit Building Plan, plus the complete Turbulence Training workouts for beginner, intermediate and advanced level individuals.

All users will benefit from the Turbulence Training MP3 audio where Craig goes over the program, plus you can find every single exercise explained in detail, complete with photos.

Okay, so bottom line. Turbulence Training is NOT....

Long, slow cardio workouts

A machine-based exercise circuit

A bodybuilding program to gain bulk

A workout with lots of time-wasting isolation exercises

A restrictive eating plan

Turbulence Training provides NONE of the above. On the other hand, Turbulence Training is perfect for busy men and women who want to burn fat in the comfort of their own homes without spending a lot of money on equipment or space on exercise machines. Oh, and you'll actually have fun and you won't "dread" these workouts - heck, they will be over before you know it!

If you're in the slightest bit curious, I recommend you look closely at Craig's program. I was very impressed with all of the Turbulence Training workouts, the bonuses, the guarantee, and Craig's expertise. For the money, it's the best deal in the fitness and fat loss industry - so much better than diet pills! And remember...

Craig Ballantyne's Turbulence Training is backed by a 8-week money back guarantee. And this is a real guarantee... if you are not completely satisfied, you will receive your money back, no "ifs," "ands," or "buts." So you really have nothing to lose.

So go ahead and get healthy with short workouts

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Four Great Fat Loss Concepts

The following fat busting concepts will make your body burn fat all day long. Your results will amaze you in the sense that your workouts will be performed in less than half the time of traditional workouts. Hey, you just want to be healthy and look fit. You will not tie up your day if these concepts are used. You can get on with your busy day with 30 -40 minutes killer workouts.

1. Resistance training with great intensity

Why? Intense resistance training causes the body to burn calories all day long (while you are recovering)
Do not just lift low weights with high reps. Lift heavier weights that you reach fatigue failure at about 10 reps.
Resistance exercises are not just weight lifting. You can also do bodyweight exercises such as pushups and squats. Just be sure to push yourself to failure.

2. Interval Training Cardio Instead Of Long, Slow Cardio
Interval training entails workouts of as little as 10 minutes. Break up the routine by alternating very slow intervals with intervals going very fast, whereby you are breathing very hard –pushing yourself with great intensity.
Studies show interval training is more effective for burning
belly fat than regular cardio – and in far less time!
Intervals prepare your body better for everyday life. For example, you will climb those long staircases with ease.

3 .Perform Supersets To Reduce Workout Time dramatically
What are supersets? This is where you do 2 unrelated exercises back to back. For example, you may do 25 pushups for your chest and then without rest, do 10 reverse rows. Take a 30 second rest and repeat the 2 exercises and then take another 30 second rest and repeat the exercises in the same manner.
If you follow these simple, scientifically proven concepts you will burn fat much more than traditional workout routines and look like a million dollars. Best of all, your workouts will be much faster and more enjoyable. You’ll be on with your workouts. It is more efficient and effective. If you push yourself to failure doing supersets for 3 different pairs of non competing exercises you should be breathing very heavy. You will not even have to do the traditional treadmill for your cardio exercise.

4. Change Up Your Routine Every 4 Weeks

Why?

You will need to avoid hitting a fat loss plateau. If you've been doing the same
workout for more than 4 weeks, your results will come to a screeching halt.

By changing your fitness workouts every 4 weeks you will not get as bored. You will be less inclined to quit.

Summary.

Follow these four great fat loss concepts for shorter, more intense workouts and fat will burn away in no time flat. You’ll look like a million dollars with more enjoyable workouts. And, you can get on with your busy day faster with short workouts
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