CB: How have the strength and intervals workouts helped you? What benefits &
results have you achieved? What are your gains and improvements and how do they
compare to your before stats?
CJ:
I'm stronger, leaner, and faster than before.
On the strength side, my proudest achievements are chin-ups and pull-ups, something
I've always wanted to be able to do. I've also improved my 5k times by 2mins. I
finally have the muscle definition/athletic shape I've always wanted.
When comparing to my before stats, I've had to throw the scales out the door and
use the mirror/compliments as my guide since I have gained a few lbs and BIA hasn't
seemed to move, but my clothes have gotten looser and smaller and I'm also making
strength and speed gains.
CB: How do you feel in terms of strength and energy?
CJ:
I think my strength gains surprise me most, since I typically have high energy/endurance.
I particularly enjoy how my strength gains have transferred to running and bike
riding.
What I can lift in the gym just sort of evolves, but when I can climb hills on my
bike that I used to walk up, and finish 5ks in times that were once out of my reach,
it feels pretty good. J
CB: What features do you like about strength and intervals?
CJ:
It's fun, efficient, and intense. And it works!! When I'm in the gym, I know that
I'm making the best use of my time.
CB: Did you change your eating with the guidelines?
CJ:
Not much. I was on a pretty solid eating plan when I started strength and intervals,
but am consistently learning about making the right food choices and looking to
tweak things here and there. Incorporating a post-workout recovery drink and getting
as much variety as possible have been the biggest change in my eating habits since
I started.
CB: What would you say to people that ask you about your workouts? Do you get
a lot of comments from others?
CJ:
When people ask me about my workouts, I try to hold back some enthusiasm so I don't
come across as a crazy fanatic and overwhelm them.
I've had quite a few comments from other people in the gym, either noticing how
hard and smart I'm working, or complimenting my progress. One lady even pointed
me out and said "I want thighs like that!"
It's always fun to see friends and family or even co-workers that I haven't seen
in a while because they remind me of the progress I've made.
The best compliment I get now is a form of imitation. People want to know exactly
what I do and ask me for tips. They see it works, and want to know how I've done
it, and try to apply it for themselves.
CB: Thanks CJ! Keep up the great work with your time-efficient Turbulence Training
fat loss workouts.
Sincerely,
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Author, Turbulence Training