So that's why you don't see cardio in my structured program. If
someone wants to do a family bike ride or play a game of football on the weekend,
by all means go ahead. But it is far too
inefficient to get put in my main workouts.
Q: What about somebody that isn't a member of a gym? Can they still benefit
from Turbulence Training?
Answer:
Absolutely. As mentioned earlier, all you need is a bench, a
Stability Ball (aka - Physioball), and a set of dumbbells. A pullup
bar would be a bonus, if you are strong enough to use the pullup
and chinup exercises.
I've done many of the bodyweight exercises outside, as obviously you don't need
any equipment to do many of the novel ab, leg, and pushing exercises. Heck, I bet
you use many of the exercises in your boot camps and you know how little equipment
is needed for a hard workout.
Think back to the days before the glitzy chrome-and-machine gyms.
People were still able to get fit with free weights andbodyweight.
And good nutrition certainly doesn't need a gym membership.
Q: And lastly, I meet a lot of people who seem to have tried every diet going,
tried classes, gyms and DVDS, what makes Turbulence Training different from these?
Answer:
Most people train in their comfort zones. And while a lot of
programs require a lot of effort (those classes are no joke), most
programs lack an effective level of intensity.
By intensity, we are talking about working closer to your maximum level of effort.
Sure, a set of 15 repetitions to failure for triceps pressdowns is tough, but it's
not truly intense. Compare that to doing a set of 8 pushups - which for many people
is much more intense - and now you are using your entire body a lot harder. Thus,
the turbulence on the body is much greater. And your body will have to work harder
after training to recover - and that's what increases your metabolism - and allows
you to burn fat all day, rather than just for 20-30 minutes.
And dont' worry, even if you can crank out dozens of pushups, there are a few variations
in the Turbulence Training program that will give even the savviest gym veteran
an intense workout.
The same goes with the cardio vs. intervals. If you switch to intervals, you'll
notice changes in days. And that's not hyperbole. I've heard it time and time again
from TT users...they feel and see changes within 48 hours once they switch their
workouts and start using the TT Fat Loss Nutrition Guidelines.
Stay consistent with the plan, and you're gold!
Sincerely,
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Author, Turbulence Training
P.S. Don't forget...
As one of your bonuses for ordering Turbulence Training, you'll
receive a 4-week bodyweight program with beginner, intermediate, and advanced versions.
These are great workouts for holiday and business travel, so you don't have to stress
over missed workouts.
"Craig's Bodyweight Turbulence Training program lets you use your body as the
most comprehensive home gym available. In turn the results are like nothing else
out there. What really impressed me was his inclusion of a self assessment that
lets you monitor your own progress so that you keep getting stronger and leaner
without any wasted time. If going to the gym ever feels stale, I immediately switch
to Craig's Bodyweight TT program to get and stay in shape."
Anthony Belza, Strength Coach, Toronto
"Craig, I just wanted to let you know that I've been using your
Turbulence Training System to whip myself back into shape after a vacation and too
much time in front of the computer getting a couple of projects completed and I've
dropped 10.2 lbs. of bodyfat in the last 28 days. As a fellow fitness professional
I can safely say that it's the best and most efficient approach to improving body
composition that I've come across."
Pat Rigsby
President, The Fitness Consulting Group
Fitnessconsultinggroup.com