All this talk about how cardio is bad is really getting to me. Some people say that cardio is really bad for you as it breaks down lean muscle mass. Others say that is completely untrue. Sometimes I just don’t know who to believe.

I do know one thing: steady state cardio does have some advantages. It helps you improve your overall endurance, and trains you heart to handle more tougher exercise. In other words, if I want to improve my performance with high intensity circuit training, I would do some steady state cardio.

Now that I’ve started once again training with my workout buddies, that is becoming an issue. My stamina just isn’t the way it was last summer. I need to build myself back up. However….cardio is so boring.

My new approach is to incorporate some for of steady state cardio into the mix, but also use bodyweight training and interval cardio to burn fat and train my heart to handle high intensity circuit training.

Here’s more or less what I’ll be doing:

• 1, 20 minute Interval Training sessions per week
• 1, 20 minute Bodyweight Circuits per week
• 2, 20 minute Steady State cardio sessions per week

I’ll also be training with my buddies about 2-3 days per week. We usually do either high intensity circuit workouts with weights and kettlebells, or a lower intensity strength routine. It depends on what we need to work on.

But, for the interval training sessions, I’ll be using Craig Ballantyne’s recommendations. His stuff always works for me. I’ll also be using an advanced version of his bodyweight workouts. Here’s a sample bodyweight circuit you can use for your own cardio plan:

For more bodyweight workouts, you should check out Craig Ballantyne’s Turbulence Training workouts.

In fact, he just came out with a set of 31 high intensity boot camp workouts. Click here to learn more about his boot camp workouts.

He also has many other bodyweight-only workouts for you to choose from.

3 Reasons to Grab a Turbulence Training Bodyweight Workout Today:

• You can train your entire body in under 30 minutes. Most people claim that they don’t have time to workout, well with Craig’s Workouts you no longer have lack of time as your excuse
• Did you see all the exercises he’ll teach you? Whether you’re and advanced trainee, or a complete beginner. Craig’s workouts WILL challenge you.
• Bodyweight exercises are safer on your joints and lower back. This is a perfect alternative to heavy weight training.

Click here to Choose your Turbulence Training Bodyweight Workout

Pros and Cons of Turbulence Training Bodyweight Workouts

Pros

• You’ll save lots of money on gym memberships. All the workouts can be done in the comfort of your own home, backyard, or garage gym.
• You’ll no longer have to do long, boring cardio. Craig combines high intensity bodyweight training and interval training to blast the fat off your body.
• You won’t have to buy any expensive equipment at all. This will save you even more money! The stability ball and chinup bars Craig recommends are a fraction of the cost of those ridiculous infomercial products.

Cons

• You will need some equipment. As mentioned in the last point above, you need stability balls and chinup bars.
• Some of the workouts are too intense. But Craig shows you how to make a workout easier and harder, based on your fitness levels.

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