Exercise Update

There are many health benefits to running long distances. However, if you run for 3-5 miles a day and are not noticing any weight loss, you may be running too much. Many novice runners don’t realize it, but excessive amounts of running can actually make you retain or gain weight. Why is this the case? [...]

If anyone has seen Hilary Swank or Laila Ali, then they will understand the benefits that can be achieved from a boxing workout. Boxing provides a total body workout. Are you worried about someone taking a swing at you? That’s what’s great about boxing. You can box without being hit in the face. Of course, [...]

By: Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
www.TurbulenceTraining.com
Last summer I trained a Hollywood starlet who was in Toronto to film a movie. She was a model Turbulence Training client, doing everything I asked in each session including her first-ever chin-up, except for the Sugar-free Red Bull she insisted on having before each workout.
She said she needed the energy.
Everywhere [...]

Often when we eat, we are oblivious to the signals that our body gives off indicating whether we need to stop or continue eating. In her book “Eating Mindfully: How to End Mindless Eating and Enjoy a Balanced Relationship With Food”, Susan Albers, Psy.d states that “To make smart, healthy eating choices, your body and [...]

Be mindful that the first month will be the most difficult. Essentially, you are breaking old habits — changing your routine. This is not easy. Our minds are conditioned to “protect” us. It learns from repetition. Naturally, if your mind “knows” your routine does NOT involve physical activity, it will attempt to persuade you to [...]

Most of the time I don’t use a treadmill. I prefer to run outdoors because I like getting out on the road where my running stride feels more natural.
The treadmill however can be very beneficial for certain types of workouts.
On a treadmill you have some great tools right at your fingertips. You can [...]

By Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
www.TurbulenceTraining.com
Men’s Fitness magazine recently asked me for 3 of my best fat loss secrets. Since most times the magazines just don’t have enough space to run my full tips, I thought I’d give you a more detailed explanation of my secrets here (plus a few extra bonus tips that I didn’t [...]

by Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS,
www.TurbulenceTraining.com
I’m not a “low-carb guy” by any means, but I have found something that works wonders for fat loss. And it does involve cutting back on whole-grains.
Back in December, I substituted more fruits and vegetables for any whole-grains in my diet, and I was as lean as I’ve been in years [...]

Happy Fourth of 4th of July! I know everyone most everyone has plans today to go be with family and friends, or maybe you just plan to relax at home and enjoy the freedoms that we have in America. I want you to remember that you also have the freedom to get outside [...]

This is a short interview between Geovanni Derice and Mike Geary – Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer. I really enjoyed reading the interview and wanted to reprint it for you. In it, Mike reveals some of the hardest hitting strategies for getting rid of that stubborn stomach fat to uncover those flat [...]