If you do not want to perform interval training on a treadmill or exercise bike, you can perform it with bodyweight movements only. The following is a sample bodyweigh interval workout from Craig Ballantyne’s AAA Abs program: Craig also has complete programs devoted to bodyweight cardio. Check them out: Bodyweight Cardio 2.0 Bodyweight Cardio...
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By Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS Turbulence Training.com Here are, in order, the 7 key phases you need to go through in order to have the perfect “fat burning, lean body sculpting” workout. 1 – Self-Massage I’ve been doing this half-heartedly for years, but recently started taking this more seriously, using a foam roller, tennis...
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Interval training works. You know that. I know that. But did you know that there’s more than one way to perform an interval training workout? I have seven great ideas for you: 1 – Bodyweight Cardio Bodyweight cardio is simply a group of bodyweight exercises strung together in a circuit format. Bodyweight cardio is...
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When was the last time you picked up a jump rope? Probably when you were a little kid. Well, if you hate boring cardio, then you may want to try interval training with a jump rope. Jump roping elevates your heart rate higher then steady state running. I personally hate running. However, jump roping...
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If you’re middle aged and want to get into shape, all you need are 5 basic movements in your exercise routine: Horizontal pushing movement – such as pushups, bench press, or floor press. Horizontal pulling movement – such as bent over rows, one-arm dumbbell bent over rows, or inverted rows Vertical pushing movement –...
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The word “tone” is really just another way of saying that you want to get stronger and increase the definition of your muscles without getting bigger. This is rather tough to do, as increasing your strength will also mean that you must increase your caloric intake. When most people say they don’t want to...
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Have you forgotten about interval training? Interval training is clearly the best way to get in shape. Interval training is where you alternate between periods of high intensity and low intensity training. I get many emails from individuals who are trying to burn off stubborn fat. They are very close to revealing their six...
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By Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS Author, Turbulence Training Following the cardio mentality and depending on the cardio confessional is the biggest mistake that all women make when it comes to fat loss. Let me explain… On Saturday morning I was walking home from the gym when I passed by a young women – about...
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Kettlebells swings is one of the most basic Kettlebell movements that you can learn. This movement will help you master all the other Kettlebell exercises available to you. This is because most Kettlebell exercises require the basic hip thrust that you learn by mastering the Kettlebell Swing. Here’s how to perform the movement: You...
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Beginners are at a crucial juncture: they’ve made the decision to get into shape and realize they have a myriad of options in front of them. Make the wrong decision, and you’ll potentially derail your progress for months (or sometimes even years). Learn from someone with experience with fat loss and stay away from...
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