Jan 25 2010

Turbulence Training Workout Program: Bodyweight Cardio v 2.0

Turbulence Training is a high intensity fitness program developed by trainer Craig Ballantyne. The program teaches you how to train with minimal equipment in the comfort of your own home.

One of his many bodyweight-only programs is the Bodyweight Cardio v 2.0 program. This is the program you use if you’re absolutely bored with your current cardio program.

Lets take a look at some of the benefits of this program:

  • Replaces your Regular Boring, Cardio Routine - I personally hate cardio because it’s boring. So I’m always looking for fun ways to do my cardio. Craig’s program is the perfect solution for super boring cardio programs.
  • You can Do it at Home - No need to go to the gym. No need to run around the neighborhood. I know I was extremely embarrassed to be running around the neighborhood with my flab bouncing around all over the place.
  • Saves you Money - Once you try Craig’s bodyweight routines, there’s no need to purchase additional equipment or join a gym. He has so many exercises to choose from, that you’ll always be challenged.
  • The Workout are Short – A couple of my friends used to lift weights for about 2 hours in the gym each day. The moment they got jobs, they could no longer get to the gym, and are now fat. Craig’s workouts are short, intense, and they work. No need to spend 2 hours a day working out.
  • Simple – Even if you’ve never trained in your entire life, you could get started. His workouts are perfect for the complete beginner, or the advanced trainee.

Craig Ballantyne has developed hundreds of fitness programs that revolve around the basic concepts of Turbulence Training.

To get an overall introduction to Turbulence Training, you should grab the original Turbulence Training manual. The manual includes everything you need to get started on your fat loss journey. There are workouts for beginners, intermediate, and advanced trainees. If you go through each program separately, in a few months you’d have literally transformed your health and physique. Click here for more information.

For individuals who have had some experience with exercise or even Turbulence Training, then Craig has numerous other workouts specifically designed for women, muscle mass, bodyweight only, abs training, and more.

You need to make the decision today: Are you going to continue to follow pointless, boring workouts and never get any impressive results, or you going to take a chance and try some trully unique ideas using Craig Ballantyne’s workouts? Start today with either one of the Turbulence Training workouts:


Jan 7 2010

4 Reasons why Kettlebell Workouts are Effective

Russian Kettlebell training is very popular amongst MMA and other combat sports. However, it can also be used by the average, busy person who has a family and full time job.

This is because Kettlebell training is very high intensity and works the entire body at once. Here are 4 key reasons why Kettlebell workouts are so effective:

#1 – Kettlebell Training is Fun

Kettlebell training is painful, demanding, and intense. However, it works. It’s also a lot of fun, believe it or not. Human nature loves challenges. And I guarantee you that if you perform a simple, basic, unchallenging workout, you will be bored.When you’re bored, you’re less likely to stick to your workout program. This means you’re less likely to get results. Hence, it’s better to choose something more difficult.

#2 – Kettlebell Training Helps you with Life

Another aspect to Kettlebell training is that it forces you to move fast. Moving fast has a lot of carry over to sports. But it will also help you in your daily life. Through out our lives, we are met with instances where we must make quick physical and mental decisions. And it helps if you’re physically prepared for these challenges.

#3 – Kettlebell Training is Demanding

Kettlebell training can be incredibly addicting. This is why I believe you should cap your workouts at 30 minutes. If you find yourself training for close to an hour, then make it a point to shorten your workout for the next session. Due to the demanding nature of Kettlebell training, you can potentially burn yourself out, hence leading to over training.

#4 – Kettlebell Training is Efficient

All Kettlebell exercises are compound in nature. This means that you engage more than one muscle group in order to perform a movement. In fact, most exercises will work at least 50% of your muscles. This means that you’ll have to choose less exercises to train your entire body. This will save you even more time. I wouldn’t be surprised if you got results training just 10 minutes a day, 3 times a week.

To get started with Kettlebell Training, check out Turbulence Training Kettlebell Revolution. Click here for more information.


Jan 6 2010

Get Your 6 Pack with a Dumbbell Workout

In my opinion, a good, full body dumbbell workout is the best way to get your 6 pack. Most people perform tons of cardio and abdominal exercises when trying to get their 6 pack.

However, what people don’t understand is the role that your abdominals play in daily life. Contrary to popular belief, your abdominals are not there just to look good. They are their tostabilize the rest of your body.

In sort, it prevents your upper body from separating from your lower body. Imagine your body divided into different pieces. If you wanted to lift something, and your arms worked independently from the rest of your body, then your ability to lift an object would diminish.

Why? simply because there’s less muscle working to lift that object. However, if you were to use your arms, your legs, your back, and your abdominals to lift the object, you could lift a lot more.

That’s how power lifters lift heavy weights. It’s not just training their chest, or their triceps, or their back, or their legs. It’s about training the entire body, and working as a unit.

You must teach your body to work together. Athletes that have the best set of abdominals are usually ones that participate in spots that requires them to use their entire body at once.

Football, basketball, and tennis players all exhibit incredible bodies developed by spending time in the gym, training their abdominals and core region to allow them to move fast, tackle strong, and to handle the stress of the court.

There’s only one guy who’s teaching people how to train effectively with a dumbbells and bodyweight training to improve your sports, work, and daily life. CoachLomax’s workouts help you improve both your physique and your fitness.

Click here to learn more about Coach Lomax’s Gladiator Body Workout.


Jan 6 2010

Women’s Fitness: Dumbbell Exercise for Intense Workouts at Home

Due to responsibilities at home and the work place, most women prefer to workout in the comfort of their own homes. Hence, dumbbell training is the best option for women.

I want to show you one dumbbell movement that will help you create short, intense dumbbell workouts. Short workouts allow you to stay in shape without spending a lot of time working out.

Dumbbell Clean, Front Squat, Thruster

  • This exercise trains 80% of your body. It’s actually three movements in one: the clean, front squat, and shoulder press. For the first part of the movement, stand with your feet shoulder width apart and palms at your sides, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
  • Dip down by bend your knees slightly, then reverse the movement, shrugging your shoulders and using momentum to bring the dumbbells towards your head.
  • Flare out your elbows as the dumbbells move higher along your body. Bring your elbows out and under the dumbbells. The ending position should be with the dumbbells raised at shoulder level in front of your body with your elbows point out in front of you.
  • From this position, squat down as low as possible. Make sure to keep your back straight, chest out, and abs contracted. Front the squat position, stand up As you stand up, lift the dumbbells straight out over your head.
  • You should end the movement with the dumbbells pressed out over your head and standing straight up. Return to starting position and repeat. The front squat and press portion of the movement will be easier to master than the clean portion.
  • But with practice you will be able to master this part of the movement. The main idea is to explosively lift the dumbbells off the ground and up to shoulder position.

For a better explanation of this, and other dumbbell exercises you can do at home, check out the Gladiator Body Workout. Click here for more information.


Jan 1 2010

Last Chance – 50% Off Turbulence Training Sale

Happy New Year!

I have Good News and Bad News for you to kick off 2010…

So let’s get the bad news over with first. As you know, after today you’ll no longer be able to save 50% off the regular price of the world-wide best selling fat loss program, Turbulence Training.

As soon as 9pm, EST hits tonight, this special offer is over and I  don’t know if you’ll EVER get another chance to get the proven Turbulence Training program AND all 5 bonus workouts for HALF-PRICE.

It’s literally a ONCE in a lifetime deal. Please don’t miss out.

However…

The GOOD NEWS is that if you’re reading this email, you still have  ONE LAST CHANCE to take advantage of the outrageous offer that Craig Ballantyne is making available to you:

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Dec 25 2009

Eddie Lomax’s “Gladiator Body Workout”

In these tough times, for most people one of the first things to go is a gym membership. You don’t need to sacrifice your health just because of the bad economy. A home gym can help you easily lose weight and increase lean muscle mass.

I actually got better results when I started training in my garage than when I was pounding away the weights at a gym. One of the reasons why I love training at home is privacy. You can yell and scream without anyone coming up to you and asking you to lower your voice.

That is why I recommend…Gladiator Body Workout

What is the Gladiator Body Workout?

The Gladiator Body Workout (GBW) is a home fitness program which combines dumbbell and bodyweight training into highly intense workouts. What separates GBW from other fitness eBooks is that it is one of the only programs which truly shows you how to workout with minimal equipment in the comfort of your own home. Whats more, the workouts are fast, intense, and very effective.

I enjoy Coach Lomax’s “Anti-Bodybuilding” approach to training. I personally worked out for 6 months using the workouts I found from bodybuilding magazines. I did get big, but I also became fatter.

Traditional bodybuilding workouts only work for bodybuilders. They make the rest of us fat and slow. On top of that, they are extremely boring. In my quest to become a better athlete, I decided to download Coach Lomax’s eBook and was absolutely impressed by the workouts (not to mention challenged)

GBW includes 27 different programs which last 4 weeks each. Each and every workout is unique and focuses on a different aspect to training. You have the basic general fitness, fat loss, and strength & size workouts.

Coach Lomax also incorporates 3 other high intensity workouts including “Rounds of Fury” “Juggernaut” and “Utterly Nasty Interval Training” workouts. I have never seen anyone give away so many workouts at such a low price.

On top of all this content, Coach Lomax also gives you a special “Build Your Own” Workout which shows you how to create your own high intensity in home workouts. I truly believe that this is one of the most unique, no-nonsense home fitness products on the market today.

For a better understanding of the Gladiator Body Workout, Coach Lomax has Put together this video, which is also featured on his website:

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Gladiator Body Workout – List of all Exercises:

Here’s the list of all of the exercises Eddie Lomax uses in his workouts:

  1. BW Decline Push Up
  2. DB Bent Over Row
  3. BW Sumo Squats
  4. DB Floor Press
  5. BW Chin Up
  6. DB Romanian Deadlift
  7. BW Pull Up
  8. DB Push Press
  9. BW Rear Lunge
  10. DB Hanging High Pull
  11. BW Pike Push Up
  12. DB 1 Leg Deadlift
  13. BW Hindu Push Up
  14. BW Over Under
  15. DB Front Squat
  16. DB Split Jerk
  17. DB Renegade Row
  18. BW Boot Strappers
  19. BW Dips
  20. DB Hanging Power Clean
  21. DB Diagonal Squat
  22. DB See Saw Press
  23. BW Commando Pull Up
  24. BW Hindu Squats
  25. BW Pull Up
  26. DB Side Press
  27. DB 1 Arm Swing
  28. DB 1 Arm Row
  29. BW Rotating “T” Push Up
  30. BW Jump Squats
  31. BW Ankle Wiggles
  32. DB Roll Ups
  33. DB Wind Mill
  34. BW Chinnies
  35. BW Lying Hip Rollers
  36. DB Good Morning
  37. DB Alternating Ab Swings
  38. BW Flutter Kicks
  39. BW Seated Abdominal Tucks
  40. DB Saxon Side Bend
  41. BW Squat Thrust
  42. DB Two Handed Swing
  43. BW Burpees
  44. DB Thrusters
  45. BW Mountain Climbers
  46. Jumping Jacks
  47. DB Clean-Front Squat-Thruster
  48. BW Squat and Twisting Press
  49. DB 1-Arm Military Press
  50. BW One Legged Deadlifts
  51. DB Push Up Row
  52. BW 6 Inch Crunch
  53. BW Mountain Jumpers
  54. DB Sumo Deadlift
  55. BW Walk Out Push Up
  56. DB Split Squat
  57. DB Turkish Get Up
  58. DB Front Squat – See Saw Press
  59. DB Bent Press
  60. BW Butt Lift Leg Raise
  61. DB Alternating Hanging High Pull
  62. BW Plank
  63. BW Steam Engine
  64. DB Bulgarian Squat
  65. DB 1 Arm Floor Press
  66. BW Reverse Squat
  67. DB Clean & Front Squat
  68. BW Squat with Leg Lifts
  69. BW Knuckle Push Up
  70. DB Split Squat
  71. DB 1 Arm Hanging Snatch
  72. BW V-Ups
  73. DB Front Squat
  74. DB Hip Raise Alternating Floor Press
  75. BW Knee Tucks
  76. BW Chin Up
  77. Cobra Push Up
  78. Jiu Jitsu Sit Up
  79. BW 8 Count Body Builders
  80. DB Military Press
  81. DB Golf Squat
  82. BW Lunge
  83. DB Crunch
  84. BW Knee Hugs
  85. BW Burpees Plus
  86. DB Twisting Military Press
  87. BW Split Squat & Trunk Rotation
  88. DB Curls
  89. BW Calf Raises
  90. DB Triceps Extensions
  91. DB Clean & Press
  92. BW Dive Bomber Push Up
  93. BW Leg Scissors
  94. DB Jump Shrug
  95. BW One Leg Push Up
  96. DB Squat Clean
  97. DB Deadlift
  98. BW Classic Push Up
  99. BW Boot Slappers
  100. BW Combination Crunch
  101. BW Incline Push Up
  102. DB Hanging High Pull
  103. BW Free Squat
  104. DB Step Ups
  105. The Rower
  106. DB Alternating Floor Press
  107. DB Hanging Jump Shrug
  108. BW Superman
  109. BW Ab Infinities
  110. BW 10 Second Crunch
  111. BW Side Plank ups
  112. BW Flying Acuaman
  113. BW Reverse Cunch
  114. BW Bow Glute Hold
  115. BW Ankle Grabbers
  116. BW Twisters
  117. DB Thruster
  118. BW Rear Lunge & Reach
  119. DB Split Jerk
  120. BW Step Ups
  121. DB Two Handed Swing
  122. BW Knee Raise to Side Push Up
  123. BW Butt Raises
  124. BW Ice Skater Hops
  125. BW Rest Pause Pull Ups
  126. BW Jump Squats
  127. BW Split Jump
  128. BW Standing Twist
  129. DB Squats
  130. BW Leg Raising Pull Up
  131. DB Push Up
  132. BW Seated Abdominal Tucks

That’s more or less all the exercises Coach Lomax uses in the 6 Gladiator Body Workout Programs featured in the product.

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5 Reasons Why I Love Gladiator Body Workout:

  1. All the workouts are high-intensity, which means you’re guaranteed to boost your metabolic rate and in turn burn a lot of fat. There’s no room for boring strength workouts or cardio with this program. In fact, CoachLomax is somewhat “Anti-Bodybuilding.”
  2. As mentioned in the first point, there’s no boring, steady state cardio to perform. When you combine bodyweight and dumbbell training, you get the effect of cardiovascular training. These workouts will really make your heart rate go crazy.
  3. All the workouts can be performed with only your bodyweight and a dumbbell. Dumbbells can be purchased for cheap from Craigslist or eBay. The average price of dumbbells at your local sports equipment store is about .50 cents per pound.
  4. High intensity workouts means that you can perform them within a short period of time. I love short, intense workouts. Short workouts will save you a lot of time and you’ll find yourself spending less time working out, but getting better results than if you were to go to the gym and follow a typical bodybuilding workout.
  5. Finally, the workouts are fun and challenging. The key to really taking your training to the next level is keep using different intensity techniques, and that is exactly what CoachLomax does with this program.

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Wait! I have a surprise for you!

For a Limited Time, I’m offering a bonus to anyone who purchases Coach Lomax’s eBook through my website. I have developed my own 3 month bodyweight and dumbell program using a combination of what I’ve learned from the Gladiator Body Workout, and my own experience.

In order to grab this bonus, simply follow these two steps:

  • Step One: Purchase “Gladiator Body Workout” today, through the link below.

  • Step Two: Forward your receipt number to shah@shahtraining.com. This will confirm your purchase, and I will send you the bonus through email.

Remember, the longer you wait, the less likely you are to ever achieve the body and health that you wish. Start now, today.

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7 Reasons Why You Should Perform Intense Dumbbell and Bodyweight Training

So, I went over the benefits of the Gladiator Body Workout. I even tried to bribe you with a bonus (which I’m still willing to give you).

But you’re still reading this page, which means you’re not yet convinced why you should even combine dumbbell and bodyweight exercises.

Well, I’ll give you 7 really good reasons why:

Reason #1: Save Time

By combining bodyweight and dumbbell exercises into high intensity superset, circuit training, and interval workouts, I save a lot of time. I’m getting the strength and size benefits of dumbbells, plus the fat burning and athletic fitness benefits of dumbbell training within an extremely short period of time.

Reason #2: Build Functional Strength

Functional strength is all about improving your ability to move. This is by far the most important thing to me because the last thing I want is to be 70 years old and unable to move. Train your muscles through their natural range of motion and you’ll be fit for the rest of your life.

Reason #3: No More need for Endless Situps

Because I focus on multi joint, compound movements that stress the core with every workout, I no longer need to do endless situps, crunches and back extensions. Instead, high power moves such as dumbbell windmills and swings are more that enough to build a strong core region.

Reason #4: Train Anywhere!

I have a home gym which consists of bodyweight training and free weights. That’s all I need to get a great workout. My gym is also portable. I usually take one to two road trips per year. All I need to do is place a pair of adjustable dumbbells in my trunk and I can have a great workout anywhere. Don’t forget the fact that pushups and squat variations can be performed anywhere as well.

Reason #5: Forces you to Work Hard

In order to achieve your goals, you need to work hard. Most people just go into a gym, hit up a few machines, talk to their friends, and pretend like they’re working hard. Combine Bodyweight and Dumbbell exercises into high intensity workouts and you won’t have time to talk to your friends.

Reason #6: Saves Money

Gym memberships will cost you over $400 per year. On top of that, they charge you for times when you don’t even go to a gym (say you took a break or went on vacation). Instead, start building your own home gym with cheap adjustable dumbbells and a pullup bar.

Reason #7: Convenience

Imagine getting up in the morning, and getting a great workout right there in your own bedroom. Or what about coming home from work and getting in a great workout right before dinner.  When you have your own home gym, you can train at your own time and convenience.

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If you’re tired of ineffective training programs and are looking for a new and fun challenge to spice up your training, then Gladiator Body Workout is Clearly the choice for You.  You will not regret it.

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Dec 19 2009

Turbulence Training Bodyweight Deluxe Edition Review

“Here’s a Method that is Helping People Lose Fat and Gain Muscle without Lifting Weights

Introducing…

Turbulence Training Bodyweight Deluxe

and it’s the first book ever written for the everyday layperson that clearly shows you how to workout without lifting weights in the comfort of your own home.

Turbulence Training was a controversial eBook when it first came out. But once it started working, trainers and fitness experts starting coming out with their own versions of high intensity bodyweight workouts.

But Turbulence Training is the original, one of a kind program that can help you lose fat and gain muscle all in the comfort of your own home.

it’s the reason why this program has been so successful. People love the convenience of it. Not having to drive down to a gym. Being able to workout anywhere and at anytime you wish.

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Rob Lost 7.3% Body Fat and Built a Tight, Functional Body Using the Turbulence Training Bodyweight Program

“Using your 6 month Body weight program a year and a half ago I went from 19.8%BF down to 12.5% getting ready for my wedding (@ 43 years old). Thanks to your programs I don’t need to think and I am having fun. I am feeling great and tight and strongly functional. Thanks for designing programs that I can trust and use. As a Certified Master Trainer, Nutrition Specialist, and Biomechanics Specialist, – and a busy professional & dad running his own business – I appreciate your work.”
Rob Yontz, MFT, CFN

She Built Movie Star Arms and Did Her First Chin-up

“Craig’s workouts were fun and challenging – and I wasn’t overly sore after our sessions. And my co-stars couldn’t believe how great my arms looked, thanks to Craig helping me do my first chin-up. Thanks Craig!”

Rachel Nichols, Actress, Model

Over the years, Craig Ballantyne has developed lots of individual, 4-week workouts. He sells them all separately. But now, he’s offering them all in one, single package that’s designed to not only help you drop fat and build lean muscle mass, but also to save you money.

Here’s What you Get:

  • 6-Month Bodyweight Training Turbulence Training Manual ($67)
  • The TT 500 Bodyweight Workout Challenge ($19.95)
  • The TT for Athletes Training Program ($27)
  • The TT Ultimate Advance Bodyweight Program ($19.95)
  • The TT 1000 Fat Burning Challenge ($19.95)

All these workouts put together would cost you $153.93…but Craig is Offering them all for just $57. That’s a huge bargain!

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Dec 17 2009

Intense Abdominal Exercises At Home


Easy Ab Exercises to Burn That Belly Fat
By Jason D. Woods

More often than not, we are becoming quite aware of our expanding waistlines. No matter how hard we workout, it seems that the layers of fat that have accumulated around our abdomen simply refuse to budge. But there are many easy ab exercises that can help you get rid of that stubborn belly fat. With the correct application of these simple routines, you can be on your way to winning your own battle with the bulge.

There are many ab workouts out there of varying levels of difficulty. Depending on your level of fitness, what one considers ‘easy’ can be ‘hard’ to someone else. To help you find the right ab routines for you, below is a list of easy ab exercises to choose from. Try them out and determine which suits your fitness level.

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The Tummy Isometric Crunch:

Stand erect as you inhale deeply and exhale focusing on your chest and not your stomach. When exhaling, pull in the stomach as deeply in as you can, imagining that you are pushing the belly button to your spine. Hold the position for about fifteen seconds. Relax and breathe. Repeat 10-25 times. This exercise causes you to hold back the muscles of the abdomen, which assists to tone and strengthen the area. As you can see, this exercise is easy to learn and can be done anywhere.

The Ab Bicycle Stomach Exercise:

Lie on the floor with your hands behind the head. Raise your feet a little in such a way that your knees are off the floor. Now lift your head bringing your left elbow and right knee together. Get back to the starting position. Repeat with the right elbow and left knee. Repeat a couple of times as you become familiar with the alternating movements.

The Knees to Chest Crunch:

This is especially beneficial for the muscles of the lower abdomen. Sit down with your hands on either side of the body. Raise your legs and curl your knees as closely as you possibly can towards your chest. You will feel the ab muscles straining. Get back to original pose and repeat the movement.

Hula Hooping:

That’s right, the hula hoop is an excellent way to have fun and work those abs. Purchase a hula hoop preferably one that that is weighted and use it for at least 15 to 20 seconds at a time totaling to 10 minutes every day. It can be done while watching the television, so that you do not miss out on favorite shows and get to toning your abs at the same time.

Torso twists:

The torso twists help to tighten the abs while the body is moved from side to side. Stand with knees bent and arms spread out on both sides. Now do a sweeping motion to one side and then to the other. To ensure that the muscles of the abdomen are really being utilized, the hips must be kept steady without movement as the twist is being performed.

One point to remember when doing any of these easy ab exercises is to keep breathing. The tendency to hold your breath is difficult to resist when doing the workouts, but breathing while performing exercises is an essential for them to be effective. Inhale when the muscles are relaxed and exhale when they are taut.

In addition there is another important factor to remember when attempting to reduce your abdominal fat. The exercise must go hand in hand with a healthy and balanced diet. Without this balance, all of your efforts will become an uphill battle. Keep a record of your progress and your dietary habits, so that you will know what routines suit you most. Remember that no two people have the same metabolism and each person responds differently to different exercises.

To encourage you keep with your new fitness routine, it can be helpful to set small goals that mark your progress. For instance, you can set a goal to complete your new routine 3 times a week. This may not seem like a lot at first. Like any new behavior, it needs to be incorporated into your life on a regular basis. If you find that this set of easy ab exercises do not suit you, keep looking as there are many options that are quite good and are worth trying.

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If you want to have an awesome fit and lean body, check out these unbeatable tips to Forge Great Abs the right way.

Good luck!

Jason D. Woods
Personal Trainer, Football Coach and Freelance Writer

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Nov 12 2009

How to Survive a real-life disaster with Intense Workouts

There’s a brand new show about to be launched in December on Discovery Health titled, “Could You Survive?” The show takes ordinary participants and puts them through a real-life disaster situation. Once the participants have “woken up” to the fact that their fitness levels are not enough to survive a natural disaster, they undergo a grueling 4-week diet and training program to help them get into “survival” shape.

This show has an interesting concept to it, and something I’ve written about before. On the Discovery Health website, they have already given a synopsis on the first four episodes. I thought it would be fun to guess what kind of recommendations I would give to getting someone in shape for that particular situation:

“Episode 1: Could You Survive a Car Accident in a Remote Area?

Car accidents are violent and unpredictable, injuring millions of Americans every year. On Could You Survive?, a lonely stretch of road becomes a proving ground for three average people when their passenger is seriously injured in a frightening accident. Help is only a mile a way, but for these three people, getting there fast enough may be more than their over weight and poorly conditioned bodies can handle. Do they have the mental toughness and physical endurance to save a loved one?”

First thing that comes to mind here is endurance training. I would see how long it takes a contestant to run a mile (or if they can even run a mile). Assuming that the contestant is able to run a mile, now lets assume it takes them 15 minutes to complete it.

The goal is go get that person running as fast as possible within 4 weeks. So, we’re going to be doing a lot of interval sprints and high intensity workouts targeting the lower body. An overall reduction in bodyweight would also help in improving the speed and endurance of an individual.

Interval training alone would help with mental toughness. But in order to really focus on mental toughness and simulate a worst-case scenario, you want to perform some sort of exhausting exercise before your regular workout. For example, perform burpees all out for 2 minutes before starting your workout, and see how much mental strength it takes you to finish now.

“Episode 2: Could You Survive an Accident on the Water?

A disaster can occur any time, anywhere.  On Could You Survive?, a day at the lake turns terrifying when ordinary people are faced with a critical life and death situation.  In this hypothetical scenario, someone they love is in trouble.  They’re in the water, hurt, struggling and rapidly losing consciousness.  Without help, it’s only a matter of minutes before they will drown.  All three challengers are still young, but already overweight and unhealthy.  Can they get to their loved one in time to save a life?   To find out, they will be competing against the toughest opponent possible – their unfit bodies and their own worst fears.”

Well, I can’t swim, so I’d probably drown. Well, I can swim, but for some reason I can only swim underwater. And it’s been years. I’m sure muscle memory would kick in, but we can’t rely on that, can we? At the very least, I know how to float and paddle.

You don’t need to be a world class swimmer in the situation, but being a decent swimmer would help. Some sort of familiarity with the water is always a good thing. On top of that, swimming itself is great exercise. However, unlike sprint intervals, I would suggest learning to swim on your own.

Get yourself an instructor or personal trainer that can help you with both learning how to swim and intense swimming workouts.

“Episode 3: Could You Survive a Wildfire?

A wind whipped wildfire can be deadly and unpredictable. On Could You Survive?, a leisurely hike in an urban park will become a potential deathtrap for two average couples. Faced with a wall of flames racing in their direction, they will have to run up a steep hillside and tackle several obstacles as they try to save their own lives. Can they overcome their lack of fitness and work together as a team to make it to safety?”

Not only does this challenge involve endurance, but also strength endurance. You’re pulling your own bodyweight up steep cliffs. And you better make it, or else you die. For this challenge, you’d need lots of upper body strength. Lots of pullups just to hold an pull your own bodyweight.

On top of that, rock climbing also involves using your lower body. Hence, lots of squatting. Pullups and squats are going to be your friends. And the thing here is that you can’t stop and rest, at any point. So interval training is out. You’re going to have to perform high repetition workouts for time.

I’ve never done any rock climbing, but I have done some wall climbing. Climbing a wall with spotters and safety equipment is hard enough, so I can imagine how rock climbing without spotters, safety equipment, or formal training of any kind could be absolutely frightening.

“Episode 4: Could You Survive an Earthquake?

When an earthquake strikes, an old theater becomes a potential deathtrap.  On Could You Survive?, three typical Americans – over weight and out of shape – struggle to find their way through a deadly obstacle course of stairs, props, scenery, ladders and dangling power lines.  They have less than four minutes to make it out before a gas leak blows the building sky high.  Do they have the strength, agility and stamina to save their own lives? “

This scenario calls to mind a few workouts I used to do with my friends. They were like obstacle courses, and the goal was perform them as fast as possible. If you want to improve your strength, agility, and stamina, design a set of physical challenges and see how long it takes you to perform them.

For example, you can start off at the bottom of a staircase. Run up stairs, do 10 pushups, then run back down and do 20 squats. Run around the house or block, come back and do 10 pullups. You can add in other physical challenges such as jumping over objects, carrying heavy boxes across distance or up stairs.

We did a lot of sprinting and odd object carrying. If you have the equipment, you can try holding a dumbbell over your head while walking really fast. Or try holding something heavy close to your body to simulate carrying somebody. Or, you can literally carry someone.

Overall, I’m impressed with the overall variety of the scenarios this show has come up with. I’m going to be extremely excited to check this out! It’s going to start in December, Thursday Nights at 9pm ET.


Jul 28 2009

Tabata Training: The Complete Guide from Intensity to Insanity

Tabata Interval Training is an interval scheme developed by Dr. Izumi Tabata, which consists of performing 20 seconds of work, followed by 10 seconds of rest. Tabata training can be an amazing method of improving ones level of athletic conditioning, and dropping fat. There are also some who’ve reported increases in lean muscle mass. This is possible due to the amount of Lactic Acid being released into the blood stream, although I would not suggest making Tabata training the core of your mass gain program. The number one reason for this is that it is a very brutal training system that will burn you out quickly if you are not careful.

Tabata will Get you Tired

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