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20Jul 2011

Extreme Bodyweight Training Animal Flow Workout

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Today was workout 1 of my new extreme bodyweight training Animal Flow Workout program, developed by Mike Fitch. And you know what…it was HARD! I’ve done a lot of things, and it’s always exciting to find something new to challenge me!

Most people just stick to the same old same old training routines and workouts, expecting different results. But, if you want different results, you MUST do things differently. That is the only way to continually progress.

Lets take a look at a preview of what the Animal Flow Workout is all about:

So as you can see, Mike Fitch has developed a program which mimics animal movements. The three he uses are the ape, beast, and crab. From the video, you probably saw just how much musle was recruited with each movement they were doing.

One of the four extreme bodyweight training methods Mike Fitch goes over are combo drills. The purpose of combo drills are to create a flow of movement. You can take this concept and implement them with regular bodyweight movements as well. For example, Mike transforms a regular mountain climber into a combo drill:

As you can see, this drill will help you develop strong abs, and train your lower body. It’s also a lot of fun! It reminds you of a little bit of break dancing. If you can do all the drills really fast, the entire sequence is a lot of fun!

Overall, all the movements in the Animal Flow Workout help you build super strong abs. This is because Mike Fitch focuses on performing movements that stabilize your abs. So, in EVERY single movement that you do, you are training your abs. After the Animal Flow Workout, you will NOT need another abdominal training regimen.

In this video, Mike explains the function of abdominal training and how to maximize your workouts:

This is certainly some UNIQUE stuff you have NEVER seen before, right? I mean, most abdominal routines involve lots of different situps and crunches, but just one round of Mike Fitche’s workouts, and your abs are going to be BEGGING for mercy!

THIS is what you call extreme bodyweight training! To learn more about Mike Fitch’s training regimen, read this recent interview I did with him. Click here to read the interview!

08Jul 2011

Ab Exercises for Lower Back Pain

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Ever notice how much your lower back is in pain after performing lots of situps and crunches?
That’s not normal! In fact, it’s downright dangerous. Abdominal movements are supposed to make your lower back stronger, not weaker!

How do we make them stronger? There are three movements you need: plank, side plank, and bird dog. Here is how you do them:

In the video, Craig Ballantyne mentioned Dr. Stuart McGill. Dr. McGill is a professor of spin biomechanics at the University of Waterloo (Ontario, Canada). He goes in the detail about why situps and crunches are bad for your lower back, and the best movements to remedy the problem:

These movements are not just great for your lower back, but are also great for building a nice set of abdominals. However, just doing planks alone is not going to make your abs show! You MUST incorporate metabolic resistance training, interval training, and follow a solid diet.

If you’re SERIOUS about revealing your abdominals without damaging your lower back, then you need to check out Craig Ballantyne’s ab training DVDs. Click here to learn more about this amazing workouts!

06Jul 2011

1 “Weird” Workout Program

I’ve never tried a workout like this before…but I just reviewed the new Turbulence Training Adrenaline Circuit Workout and it looks so cool!

Dont Worry, TT Adrenaline is NOTHING like this

Don't Worry, TT Adrenaline is NOTHING like this

You’ll agree though, that it’s also kind of weird.

I mean NO other trainer is using intervals in this set-up, but Craig actually explains WHY you are doing them that way. If you’re into the science behind workouts, you’ll love his Adrenaline Intervals article.

(Of course, 95% of trainers out there don’t have a clue about the science of fat loss – but with Turbulence Training Adrenaline, you’ll get shown scientific PROOF that this program works.)

Turbulence Training is the ONLY choice for smart workouts that are proven, FUN, and guaranteed to get results.

And if this is the year that you’re finally going to get the results you deserve, than you need the complete “4 for 1″ Turbulence Training package that is on sale this week.

For beginners, you’ll start with the TT Beginner Total Torso Training program, and then graduate to TT 2K10, then to TT Transformation, and finally to TT Adrenaline.

And if you’re advanced and want the Ultimate Challenge, you can go directly to TT Adrenaline. Do that circuit challenge, and post your results on the TT Member’s Forum.

Just say NO to cardio, and YES to results with Turbulence Training.

But hurry, the TT “4 for 1″ offer ends on Wednesday, February 3rd.

On that day, the January workouts will be pulled from the offer.

But until then, you will get immediate access to all three January TT Workouts PLUS the new TT Adrenaline program for the price of one workout (only $19.95).

So it’s now “4 for 1″.

Oh, and the TT Kettlebell 15-Minute Express workout will be ready soon too! (So make that “5 for 1″!)

PLUS you’ll also get 30 days free in the TT Member’s area where you can ask Craig all of your training and nutrition questions

Intervals! Craig Loves Intervals!

Intervals! Craig Loves Intervals!

The total value of all of these workouts and bonuses is well over $119, but you can get this Complete TT 2K10 Package for only $19.95  today.


Click here to get started with this amazing fat burning deal.

But hurry, because this is your LAST CHANCE to get all of these workouts and bonuses for such a low investment before they get put back in the TT Member’s Platinum Vault.

PS – Don’t forget, you will also receive…

…30 days access to the TT Member’s area and forum where you can ask Craig ALL of your training and nutrition questions.

Craig watches that forum like a HAWK, checking in every few hours to make sure all questions get answered and new members get welcomed.

So make sure to take advantage of his help and the complete social support system from all other TT Members.

PPS – Get ready for TT Adrenaline…

…this is a new scientifically-formulated workout program unlike any other Turbulence Training workout Craig has ever designed…

…Click here to get access to the workouts IMMEDIATELY.

NOTE: This promotion ends on Wednesday, February 3rd, and then these three workouts will be removed and locked up in the TT Platinum Member’s Vault.

PPPS – Your results are guaranteed by Craig’s 100% money back promise. If you aren’t COMPLETELY satisfied with your results from the TT programs, just let Craig know and you’ll be refunded your $19.95 before the end of the 30-day member period and you won’t be billed any additional charges.

And no matter what, you’ll get to keep ALL of the workouts!

06Jul 2011

Trainers: Here are 31 Intense Workouts for your Boot Camps

Good trainers know that a bootcamp is one of the best ways to become a successful personal trainer. Instead of charging $40 per hour for one client, you can charge $20 for one bootcamp training session that has at least 5 attendees.

So, instead of making $40, you’re making $100 and working the same amount of time. Now, this is just a worst case scenario. You’ll probably get more than 5 clients per bootcamp.

However, it’s not all easy as it sounds. There’s a lot that goes into planning, setting up, and running a bootcamp. Most trainers can’t even get one or two steady clients, how are they going to get 5-10 clients for a bootcamp class?

Well, you’re in luck: Craig Ballantyne of TurbulenceTraining.com just came out with an updated version of his Bootcamp workouts: TT Bootcamp 2.0. There are many benefits to this program for trainers that can dramatically improve your business.

How will TT Bootcamp Help me with my Bootcamp Business?

First of all, this isn’t written by just some random dude sitting at home with a big gut. Craig Ballantyne is an expert in his field. He’s been training people for many years. His Turbulence Training in-home workouts are incredibly popular.

In addition, he’s recruited some top trainers in the industry and conducted relevant interviews with them to help you get started or improve your bootcamp business.

Lets go through each of the interviews he has set up for you:

  • Interview #1: Bedros Keuilian – Beginner & Advanced Strategies
  • Interview #2: Chris McCombs – Getting Clients from the Internet
  • Interview #3: Leanne Ellington – Starting from Scratch
  • Interview #4: Steve Hochman – How to get Clients

Each audio track comes with a pdf version, so that you can follow along and take your own notes. The information in these audio interviews is incredible!

What kind of Clients should you Target for your Bootcamps?

Two of the audio interviews focus on getting clients. So, if you’ve never thought about setting up a bootcamp, you’re probably wondering…”well, who do I target and why would anyone want to come to my bootcamp?”

That’s a very important question to ask yourself. Well, you obviously want to focus on people who care about the way they look. Once you start using the tips in these two interviews, you’ll be able to identify what kind of client you want to target

However, in terms of workouts, you can target both beginner and advanced trainees, since Craig Ballantyne gives you both beginner and advanced workouts. He also gives a basic template which you can use to set up your own Bootcamp workout.

I want to Learn more about the Workouts

There are two main parts to a successful bootcamp: marketing the bootcamp and running the bootcamp. Marketing, setting it up and all that business side stuff is pretty much taken care of with the four interview Craig gives you.

However, actually running the bootcamp is handled by the done-for-your workouts. There’s 31 one of them, so there’s enough variety to help you push your clients. But, just to prove it to you, Craig has allowed by to give you a sample bootcamp workout:

TT Bootcamps Workout #8 – Abs Endurance: Part 2 of the Abs Bootcamps

Warm-up (20 seconds per exercise) – 10 minutes
- Bodyweight Squat
- Stick-up
- Kneeling Pushup or Pushup Plus
- 1-Leg Hip Extension (20 seconds per side)
- Plank (40 seconds)
- Side Plank (20 seconds per side)
- Run in Place
- Rest 1 minute and repeat 1 more time.

TT Strength Circuit (30 seconds per exercise) – 5 minutes
- Bulgarian Split Squat or Forward Lunge or 1-Leg Deadlift (30 seconds per side)
- 1-Arm KB or DB Press OR Elevated Push-ups (30 seconds per side)
- Optional if you have equipment: DB Row or Bodyweight Row
- Rest 2 minutes before repeating 1 more time.

Water Break – 2 minutes

TT Big 7 Circuit (20 seconds per exercise) – 10 minutes
- Jumping Jacks
- Prisoner Squat
- Spiderman Climb Pushup or Close-grip Pushup
- Band Row or KB Row or Cross Crawl
- Diagonal Lunge (20 seconds per side)
- Inchworm
- Rest 2 minutes before repeating 1 more time.

Water Break – 2 minutes

TT Depletion Circuit (30 seconds per exercise) – 10 minutes
- Total Body Extension or Jump Rope
- Cross-Body Mountain Climber
- Reaching Lunge (30 seconds per side)
- Squat Thrusts
- Shuttle Run or Run in Place
- Rest 2 minutes before repeating 1 more time.

Water Break – 2 minutes

TT Total Body Abs Endurance Circuit (30 seconds per exercise) – 5 minutes
- Pushup Plank
- Get-up (30 seconds per side)
- Optional: Stability Ball Plank
- Rest 1 minute before repeating 1 more time.

Cool-down, Stretching & Water Break – 10 minutes

Try that sample routine on yourself, on your personal training clients, or on your current bootcamp clients and see how they feel.

Click Here if you’re ready to a grab a copy of Craig’s TT Bootcamp 2.0 program.

Here are some of the other bootcamp workouts you’ll find in the program:

  • TT Bootcamp Workout #1: Beginner Bootcamp
  • TT Bootcamp Workout #2: Beginner Bootcamp with Stability Ball
  • TT Bootcamp Workout #3: Intermediate Bootcamp
  • TT Bootcamp Workout #4: Physical Testing Bootcamp
  • TT Bootcamp Workout #5: TT Big 6 Circuit Bootcamp
  • TT Bootcamp Workout #6: Big 7 Circuit Bootcamp
  • TT Bootcamp Workout #7: Abs First: Part 1 of the TT Abs Bootcamp Series
  • TT Bootcamp Workout #8: Abs Endurance: Part 2 of Abs Bootcamps
  • TT Bootcamp Workout #9: Abs: Part 3 of the Abs Bootcamp
  • TT Bootcamp Workout #10: TT Booty Bootcamp: Part 1
  • TT Bootcamp Workout #11: TT Booty Bootcamp: Part 2
  • TT Bootcamp Workout #12: TT Booty Bootcamp: Part 3
  • TT Bootcamp Workout #13: TT 30-Minute Bootcamp 2K10
  • TT Bootcamp Workout #14: TT 20-Minute Challenge Bootcamp 2K10
  • TT Bootcamp Workout #15: TT Adrenaline Bootcamp
  • TT Bootcamp Workout #16: TT Adrenaline Bootcamp 2 – ADVANCED Workout
  • TT Bootcamp Workout #17: TT Adrenaline Bootcamp 3 – ADVANCED Workout
  • TT Bootcamp Workout #18: TT 300 Challenge 2k10 Version 1.0
  • TT Bootcamp Workout #19: TT 300 Challenge 2k10 Version 2.0
  • TT Bootcamp Workout #20: TT Beach Body Bootcamp: Part 1
  • TT Bootcamp Workout #21: TT Beach Body Bootcamp: Part 2
  • TT Bootcamp Workout #22: TT Beach Body Bootcamp: Part 3
  • TT Bootcamp Workout #23: TT Metabolic Resistance Circuits: Part 1
  • TT Bootcamp Workout #24: TT Metabolic Resistance Circuits: Part 2
  • TT Bootcamp Workout #25: TT 20-Minute Depletion Bootcamp
  • TT Bootcamp Workout #26: TT Fusion Bootcamp
  • TT Bootcamp Workout #27: TT Transformation Bootcamp
  • TT Bootcamp Workout #28: TT Power Circuit
  • TT Bootcamp Workout #29: TT Kettlebell Workout
  • TT Bootcamp Workout #30: TT KB-Stability Ball Workout
  • TT Bootcamp Workout #31: TT Ultimate Bootcamp Workout

Click Here if you’re ready to a grab a copy of Craig’s TT Bootcamp 2.0 program

As you can see, there’s something for everyone! If you’re clients are beginners, start off with workouts 1 and 2. If your clients are women, stick to workouts 10 to 12. For clients who are interested in Kettlebell training, you’ve got workouts 29 to 31.

There’s also some dumbbell circuits, bodyweight-only traiing, and medicine ball work. And of course Craig Ballantyne shows you how to perform each and every movement in the workouts.

Bottom line is that this is a solid product to help you expand your bootcamp business. And for those that don’t have a bootcamp business, or aren’t personal trainers…..these workouts will kick your butt!

Just a quick note on how I will be using these workouts: Each summer I get together with a group of friends and we start to workout in my backyard. So I’m looking forward to trying the advanced workouts.

I also just bought a new Kettlebell, so that should be fun. But, there’s also this new kid that started training with us. Skinny dude, so he can’t handle our workouts. He only as 2 weeks of training experience.

I am planning to put him through some of the beginner bodyweight circuits in Craig’s program. I’ve always believed that you should learn to control your own bodyweight before trying to lift external objects.

Anyways, good luck on your training business and workouts!

P.S. Click Here if you’re ready to a grab a copy of Craig’s TT Bootcamp 2.0 program.

06Jul 2011

3 Cool Workout Tips to Switch Up A Boring Workout Routine

By Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS

If you want to switch up a boring workout routine, here are 3 cool workout tips that you can use to switch up your workouts without sacrificing results.

1) Do the opposite exercise workout



If you are doing weights, try using bodyweight exercises instead, and vice-versa. So let’s say you are doing dumbbell chest presses, switch to an advanced pushup instead. Or maybe you are doing db rows, so switch to pullups, chinups, or bodyweight rows. Doing lunges? Switch to bulgarian split squats and use the 1 & 1/2 rep style.

2) Use opposite style rest periods (Take extra rest between exercises)

In this method, I want you to take 1 minute between exercises and 2 minutes between supersets. The extra rest will allow you to lift heavier weights. But that will make your workout longer, so cut out the third superset.

3) Opposite programming supersets to circuit

If you are doing supersets, switch to doing all the exercises in a circuit. you’ll use lighter weights (slightly), but possibly get your workout done faster. A great change of pace without sacrificing results.

By the way…

Have you told yourself over and over again that you just can’t do something, even though you have nothing to base that on? What would happen if you just started believeing the OPPOSITE? Simple little shift in mindset. But it could change your life.

Another article you might like: 3 Simple Nutrition Tips from the Turbulence Training Nutrition Guide

04Jul 2011

Do You Want a Firm Butt & Lean Legs?

Want to know the best exercises to firm up your butt? Want the best interval training programs to burn fat from your legs?

Good, because I’ve got them here for you today! All thanks to Women’s Health magazine contributor, Craig Ballantyne (he’s also designed workouts for Shape, Prevention, and Muscle n Fitness Hers).

Back in 2004 Craig created a program called “Booty for Life” for a  personal client. And while that program was awesome, he spent an  entire week last month improving the workouts AND adding a brand new 4-week fat burning, butt-firming phase to the program…

…and he renamed it, “Booty for Wife (& all the single ladies!)”.

Why did he rename and redo the program?

Well, the original name was bit of a joke, and it was a little too close to “Body for Life”, and Craig didn’t want anyone (i.e. Bill Phillips) to get upset when his Booty program got really popular.

So he made a simple little name change…now he just has to hope that Beyonce doesn’t sue him!

But seriously, and more importantly, Craig updated the original program and added 3 new workouts & some booty-building exercises to the plan, including:

- Lateral lunges
- 1-leg bodyweight deadlifts
- dumbbell lunges
- kettlebell swings
- dumbbell deep step-ups
- 1-leg bodyweight bench squats

Those go with all of the other booty exercises in the program, including split squats, 1-leg hip extensions, regular step-ups, and reverse lunges.

And Craig subbed in more bodyweight exercises so you don’t need to use dumbbells as much for the rest of the workouts. Some of the new exercises you’ll get are:

- Stability Ball Cross-Body Mountain Climber (great for abs/obliques)
- Close-Grip 3/4 Rep Pushups (awesome for sculpting your triceps)
- Stability Ball Pike (for hard-core abs)

Plus, you’ll get SIX different fat burning interval training programs, and interval training has been shown to reduce thigh fat in research studies.

Whew. There’s a lot in there for you, and to celebrate the re-release of Booty for Wife, I’ve asked Craig to put together an amazing special offer just for you.

You’ll get all of these for free…

1) The TT Booty for Wife (& all the single ladies) 12-Week Program
2) The TT Female Bodysculpting 4-Week Workout
3) 30-Days in the TT Member’s Website & Forum
4) The TT for Hot Chicks 4-Week Workout
5) The NEW “TT Bodyweight Cardio 3″ Workout

…when you get your half-price copy of the Turbulence Training for Fat Loss Program for only $19.95.

(That’s $10 less than if you were to buy Booty for Wife on its own!)

So you could get Booty for Wife for $29.95 or you could get Booty for Wife plus Turbulence Training plus all of those other bonuses all for only $19.95.

I think that’s an easy choice, don’t you?

Click here to get this amazing special offer today: =>TurbulenceTraining.com

Plenty of time to sculpt that booty before you hit the beach on your next holiday.

By the way, just listen to this incredible feedback on the program:

“I just finished section 2 of the Booty for Wife series. I feel strong and super fit and I’ve gotten so many compliments lately that I know it has to be the program! I start the 3rd section tomorrow and it looks tough and I can’t wait. I know that in 4 weeks I’m going to be amazed at myself. And, I am so looking forward to doing the chin ups. I hoping I can do at least one to start and by 4 weeks I want to be doing 5 or more. This is a really great 3 month program and if you haven’t tried it you really should.”

- Debbie D., TT Member

03Jul 2011

Turbulence Training Kettlebell Revolution System for Women

According to Chris Lopez, creator of the Turbulence Training Kettlebell Revolution System, Kettlebells are great for everyday people who wants an effective workout.

But they’re also great for women. Women using Kettlebells would develop a sexy lean, look. They would get a dancers body, as opposed to an overly muscular physique.

Chris Lopez says that Kettlebell Training works a lot on the posterior chain, which includes the hamstrings, glutes, lower back & abs. This is good for women, since women tend to train their quads too much.

In women, the angle of the femur (leg bone) relative to their hips is more extreme then men. This forces them to use their quads more in lower body movements.

Using KB Movements such as swings, high pulls, and snatches helps them train their often neglected glutes and hamstrings, allowing them to create balance and healthier knees.

According to Chris Lopez, men and women both spend too much time sitting down. Hence, the Kettlebell will train and loosen the muscle groups we use least often.

Another very important benefit of Kettlebell Training for Women is that they are very versatile and can be taken anywhere and everywhere. You can get a great workout using just one Kettlebell.

If you were to rely only on Dumbbells, then you’d need an entire set of dumbbells to get an effective workout. With Kettlebells, one weight level can last your for months.

There are two reasons why Kettlebells are superior to Dumbbells: 1) the way the weight is distributed. Because all the weight is in one, large location, as opposed to being even distributed as in a Dumbbell, all the muscles in your body are called into action to control the Kettlebell.

And when you engage more muscle fibers at once, you boost your metabolic rate, and release more growth hormone. Growth hormone has been linked to both increases in lean muscle mass and fat loss.

The second reason why Kettlebells are superior to Dumbbells is because Kettlebells have a thicker handle. Once again, a thicker handle is more difficult to handle than a dumbbell, making it more effective.

Chris Lopez recommends starting off with an 8kg weight for women. That’s 17.6 lbs. Here’s a sample routine you can try today:

Complete the following circuit 3-5 times:

  • Kettlebell (Goblet) Squat x10
  • Kb Row x 12 per arm
  • KB Goblet Lunges x10 per leg
  • 1-Arm Military Press x10 per arm
  • 2-Arm KB Swings x20 per arm
  • Rest 60-90 seconds and repeat

Click here to learn more about the Turbulence Training Kettlebell Revolution Fat Loss Program

03Jul 2011

31 High Intensity Interval Training Routines

I don’t think I have to go on and on about how much steady state cardio sucks. It’ boring and it’s not the most efficient way to burn fat. You’re here because you know that. And you’re here because you want some hardcore interval training routines.

Well, how about I give you 31 of them? Actually, I’m not the one who’s giving them to you. The workouts are actually developed by Craig Ballantyne, who is the king of home fitness fat loss workouts!

Craig comes out with 1-2 high intensity workouts per week, each focused on a different goal. Some of them are for advanced trainees, some that bodyweight-only, and other that are mass gain focused.

However, each one has some sort of interval training component. So Craig decided to put everything he knows about Interval Training into one package…to give you almost an endless supply of routines you can use with any of his other workout programs!

Pros of “31 Interval Training Workouts”

The cool thing about this new manual is that Craig presents a case for interval training using legitimate research studies. This isn’t just some random stuff that Craig made up. It’s backed by science, and backed by results.

The 31 interval workouts themselves are awesome. But you must be wondering, why do you need 31 interval workouts? Well, one of the biggest drawbacks to any training program is that if you keep doing the same thing over and over again, you start to see less and less results, until you hit a plateau.

So to prevent your body from plateauing, you need to constantly change up your interval workouts. Craig recommends changing your program every 4 weeks. However, for more advanced trainees, you might need to change the workout more often.

Cons of “31 Interval Training Workouts”

Frankly….there aren’t any cons to this manual. It’s very straight forward and truthful. Interval training is tough for beginners, so he provides beginners with a solid set of workouts to help you build up to the tougher workouts.

I think the value of the product is incredible. I mean…31 friggin interval workouts! And each one of them is different from the one before it!

If you’re serious about fat loss, then you should be doing interval training. And if your serious about continual progress, then you need these 31 interval workouts. Click here to grab them today!

P.S. If you grab these 31 Interval Workouts today, I’ll send you my “No More Boring Cardio” Bodyweight Program absolutely free. This program includes three high intensity bodyweight circuits you can use to supplement your interval training!

To claim your bonus workouts:

  • Step One: Purchase “31 Interval Workouts” using the link below.
  • Step Two: After your purchase, forward your receipt number to Shah@shahtraining.com

Just wait, and I’ll send you the program VIA email.

Take Action Today! Grab these 31 Interval Workouts PLUS my Bonus Bodyweight Program! Click here to grab them today!

01Jul 2011

Kettlebells and Sex Drive

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For the first time in my life, I am actually happy with my physique. I have realized that there are more important reasons to workout then just to lose fat or gain muscle.

The media gives us a pre-packaged definition of the perfect physique. The truth is, not all of us can get super ripped or super big. We have our limits. These limits are based on genetics, lifestyle, and sheer desire.

For men who are trying to impress the opposite sex, there are actually very few women who want a guy with super ripped abs or bulging biceps. They might ogle at them in magazines, but at the end of the day, they want a man who can make them feel good – which has NOTHING to do with your physique.

On the flip side, I no longer desire a super skinny girl with minimal body fat. I want a girl who I can wrap my arms around. I want some dangerous curves. I want a girl who’s strong, both physically and mentally.

When you’re with someone you love, you start to think about giving them the most pleasure possible. You don’t need to go all the way to give them maximum pleasure, however, there are three main aspects to becoming a better lover: getting stronger, increasing your endurance, and improving your flexibility.

Two of these can be easily improved with a tool that most of you already use: the Kettlebell.

If you with to improve your sexual performance with a Kettlebell, then I recommend grabbing a copy of Chris Lopez’ Kettlebell Revolution. Even though it’s a program made for fat loss and building muscle, the program WILL help improve your performance.
Check it out here ===> KettebellWorkouts.com

01Jul 2011

Should I Buy Bodyweight Exercise Revolution or TacFit Commando?

Bodyweight Exercise Revolution came to the market about two years ago, and was an introduction to brand new bodyweight training movements that most people were not exposed to.

It was the brainchild of Coaches Adam Steer and Ryan Murdock, which the goal of introducing the world to their unique CST philosophy. CST quickly caught on, and so they developed a full, 3-month fat loss program called Bodyweight Blueprint for Fat Loss.

Earlier this year, they, along with Coach Scott Sonnon, launched TacFit Commando. TacFit Commando is based on the fitness regimen that Coach Scott Sonnon uses to train top military personnel.

The program was a huge success with individuals who wanted to improve their level of fitness through bodyweight exercise alone. Now they are re-releasing the program with even more goodies….

So the question remains: Should I Buy Bodyweight Exercise Revolution or TacFit Commando?

Lets go over some features of both programs to better answer this question:

Training Level

If you have never been exposed to any one Scott Sonnon, Adam Steer, or Ryan Murdock’s training programs, then it does not really matter which one you choose. Both programs have beginner level movements that you can perform to help you ease into the new training methodology.

CST uses an impressive training philosophy which incorporates the use of “exercise sophistication.” All this means is that each exercise starts from the most basic, and gradually becomes more difficult.

Hence, you can take a movement and modify it for a complete beginner. You can take that same movement and modify it for a more difficult trainee. This is a valuable training tool to have with bodyweight training, where you can not make a movement difficult simply by adding weight.

That’s 1 point for Bodyweight Exercise Revolution, and 1 point for TacFit Commando

Price

If price is a huge concern for you, then you’re better off going with Bodyweight Exercise Revolution, which is a fraction of the cost of TacFit Commando. However, on July 20th, they are re-releasing the program at 51% off. So the price of the Deluxe package will be just $97 (down from $197).

So if you’re set on grabbing TacFit commando, then you want to grab it on the 20th. Otherwise, just get a copy of Bodyweight Exercise Revolution.

That’s 2 points for Bodyweight Exercise Revolution and 1 point for TacFit Commando

Content

When it comes to sheer content, TacFit Commando delivers. Bodyweight Exercise Revolution features 5 different training regimens which last 28 days each. TacFit Commando has 9 training programs.

Here is a summary of everything you will get for TacFit Commando:

-> 4 distinct types of training days performed cyclically (mobility, flexibility, strength, conditioning)
-> Choice of a rotating 4 day or 7 day cycle OR…
-> Integration of specific components into your existing workouts (cardio, flexibility, etc)
-> 9 28-day “Missions”
-> Instructional videos for each Mission
-> Follow along videos for each Recovery session
-> Follow along videos for each Mission (Deluxe Deployment Kit)
-> eBook manual and pdf Mission Guides

That’s 2 points for Bodyweight Exercise Revolution and 2 Points for TacFit Commando

Video Quality

We have a tie: 2 points for each program. Here’s the deal maker: video quality. TacFit Commando certainly has better quality videos. And not just that. TacFit Commando also has FOLLOW ALONG videos.

Follow Along means that Coach Sonnon is literally training with you on screen as you workout. So it’s like one of those aerobic type DVDs. And along with the sets and the music selection, you really feel like you’re some top commando training for battle.

The entire program is designed to get you pumped up and ready to go. This is literally the first program that actually does a great job of getting you motivated.

That’s 2 points for Bodyweight Exercise Revolution and 3 points for TacFit Commando.

So, which one are you going to buy?