Turbulence Training
Turbulence Training is a fitness training program designed by personal trainer extraordinaire Craig Ballantyne. Craig has devised a quick and efficient, although somewhat intense, workout, suitable for those with busy, active lifestyles.
Turbulence Training only requires three 30 – 45 minute workouts a week. Yet it appears to be more effective than traditional types of exercise, such as running or conventional weight lifting.
How Does This Program Work?
Based on principles gleaned from the latest scientific research, the Turbulence Training program can ensure that you will get results fast. The program is designed for almost anyone, from true beginner Couch Potato to the advanced athlete.
The Turbulence Training workout has 3 phases:
- Warm-up
- Super-sets of Resistance Exercises
- Interval Training
Supersets
After an initial warm-up, you perform 2 non-competing supersets of callisthenic-type exercises. These are designed to use different muscle groups. For example, a superset may be 8 push-ups followed by 8 prisoner squats.
The advantage of this system? The muscles targeted by the first exercise have a chance to rest while you are working on the second set. However, your heart rate stays in the training zone, giving you an all-over workout … in a short period of time.
Variety is emphasized with Craig’s program. The workout will change every 2 to 4 weeks, depending on your level of fitness. This avoids “stagnation”, according to Craig. Since your body responds better when you change your workout routine frequently, this program generally produces faster results than ordinary exercise. No boredom here!
Equipment needed includes dumbbells and a stability ball. A weight bench is helpful, but not absolutely necessary if you have a ball. Bodyweight exercises are used extensively as well. The program teaches a variety of simple exercises that can be done almost anywhere, using your bodyweight as resistance.
Interval Training
Interval training combines higher intensity exercise followed by a recovery period. For example, you might sprint for 30 seconds, then walk 1 minute, then repeat in cycles. The intensity and duration of the intervals can vary. Taking advantage of this exercise secret allows you to get fit faster, burn more fat, and yet spend less time working out.
Features:
The Basic Edition program includes an e-book and a one hour MP3 audio guide.
The Deluxe Edition includes the Basic Edition plus the 6-Month Bodyweight Training Guide. With the Bodyweight exercise manual, you will be able to perform this program at home or traveling.
Highlights
Turbulence Training Guide includes:
- Workout guidelines - appropriate for all levels, from the total beginner “just getting off the couch” to advanced workouts, designed for maximum fat loss.
- Exercise descriptions, along with photographs
- Workout charts, with exercises, sets, reps
- Core/ab workouts
Bonuses include:
- Turbulence Training for Women 4-Week Program
- TT Fat Loss Nutrition Guidelines by Chris Mohr, Ph.D.
- TT Dumbbell-Bodyweight Fusion Fat Loss 8-Week Program
- Multiple Advanced Workout Routines
How Much Does it Cost?
The Turbulence Training for Fat Loss Basic Edition is a one-time cost of $39.95. This comes with a full 100% 8-week Guarantee, no questions asked. No cancellation fees.
The Deluxe Edition sells for $69.95.
Dr. Parsons Weighs In
I have become quite a fan of the circuit training type routines such as those used in Turbulence Training. The TT program should truly help you get more fit … yet spend much less of your valuable time working out.
The cost of this program is extremely economical, and is most likely less than a SINGLE MONTH at the gym. And there is a money-back guarantee if you decide that this program is not for you.
I must say that Craig Ballantyne is the real deal. He knows what he’s talking about, so he can show you the right moves … those that create not just strength, but functional fitness. Then, you will have more energy and stamina. You will be able to handle your everyday chores without fatigue or injury. And, if stick with it, you should burn fat, lose weight, and even see your abs!
But can you really get a great body in just 3 sessions per week? Newer scientific research suggests that you can. TT draws upon the following principles in order to make this program one of the most efficient you will ever find:
- Interval training can burn body fat at a much higher rate than endurance cardio exercise.
- Variety in your exercise routine encourages your body to burn more fat in order to adapt to the new “stress”.
- Progressivity and acceleration are necessary to avoid the “rule of diminishing returns” associated with the same old exercise routine.
- Bodyweight exercises focus on large muscle groups which causes your metabolism to skyrocket.
- TT helps you avoid the boredom and overtraining of conventional exercise programs.
However, to receive these benefits, you must be willing to push yourself a little, at least for short intervals. No more strolls around the track or half-hearted pedaling on the bike while you get lost in your book. And no more light weight, high rep training.
The emphasis here is on what works, and works the fastest. Then get it done … short and sweet!
One significant advantage to this program is that is so adaptable. Both out-of-shape beginners and ripped athletes should be able to benefit from this program, as long as you are physically able to do some callisthenic-type exercises. The program takes you where you are now, and moves you where you want to be. However, if you have health problems, are significantly overweight, or are over the age of 40 and not used to vigorous exercise, then please check with your physician before starting.
If you would like to avoid long, slow, boring cardio workout sessions or expensive gym memberships, then you may find this program to be “just what the doctor ordered”.