Interval Training Works

3 Minute Push-Up Challenge

interval training works — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:08:44 +0000

Push-ups remain one of the best upper body exercises around. They are easy to do, you can do them anywhere, and they build up your chest and arms. Are you ready to challenge yourself with push-ups? Check out a cool way to do so with Craig Ballantyne’s 3-minute push-up challenge:

Squat Curl Press, T-Push Ups, and Burpees!

interval training works — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:16:10 +0000

The following workout looks like it could quickly become a favorite. This is the 5th installment in Craig Ballantyne’s 12-Minute Workout series. This workout includes 3 exercises: 1. squat, curl, and press, 2. T-push-ups, 3. Burpees. Each exercise can be done for 30-seconds, rest, and repeat as much as you can within 12 minutes. This one I know for sure will be tough. Burpees alone can wear you out!

12 Minute Upper Body Workout Using Dumbbells

interval training works — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:24:22 +0000

Here is another great circuit by Craig Ballantyne which focuses on upper body work using dumbbells. What I really like about these workouts is that there is not a lot of equipment involved. Just a set of dumbbells and a bench which you can pick up at any sports store. This circuit can be repeated as many times as possible within 12 minutes.

12 Minute Push-Ups and Dumbbell Swings

interval training works — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:01:26 +0000

Here is part 3 of Craig Ballantyne’s “12 Minute Workout” series. This set includes two types of push-ups: close-hand and regular as well as two types of dumbbell swings: one-hand swings and two-hand swings. Each exercise is done for 30 seconds, rest for a minute or two after one rotation and repeat for 2 or 3 more times until you reach 12 minutes.

Dumbbell Split Squats and Spiderman Lunges

interval training works — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:10:29 +0000

Here are some great lower body exercises in this second installment of the 12 minute workout by Craig Ballantyne. In this video, he works on the lower body performing dumbbell split squats and then Spiderman lunges. They can be repeated for about 3 sets or more within the 12 minutes.

12 Minute Incline Dumbbell Presses and Incline Rows

interval training works — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:50:33 +0000

How simple is this? A 12 minute fat loss workout that Craig Ballantyne put together starting out with workout 1 which consists of incline dumbbell presses and incline rows. The basic equipment required is a bench and set of dumbbells. No more excuses about being in a time crunch!

Total Body Warmup and Interval Workout

interval training works — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:18:34 +0000

One thing I enjoy about Craig Ballentyne’s videos is that his workouts are simple yet effective. That is the beauty of interval training. Most of the time you don’t need anything other than your own body to workout. Other equipment is usually very basic like dumbbells and a small bench. Below is a great demonstration of how you can do some dynamic stretching for warming up your body before getting into an interval routine.

Visit Craig’s web site at Turbulence Training.

Peek Into Craig Ballantyne’s Fridge

interval training works — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:05:18 +0000

This is a great video which takes a peek into Craig Ballantyne’s fridge. In this video he gives up dairy, alcohol, sugar, and caffeine (for the month of June.) He gives up those items for the month of June as a way to help avoid “diet creep” as he calls it. It’s easy to fall into our old eating habits once we have reached some success in our fitness and weight loss goals.

It’s a good idea to try when you feel yourself reverting to your old ways. Simply try giving up one thing for a month to keep on track with eating healthy. You can learn more about Craig on his web site.

Challenging Fat Burning Abs Workout

interval training works — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:23:12 +0000

The video below is probably one of the most challenging I’ve seen put together by Craig Ballantyne. I know after one set, you are probably going to feel the burn.

The cool thing about this workout is the variety of exercises that go into it. You’ve got squats, pull-ups, burpees, the plank, and more. I can’t imagine anyone being bored with this routine.

This right here is what Turbulence Training is all about:

Kettlebell and Bodyweight Workout

interval training works — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:53:06 +0000

The video below by Craig Ballantyne is an awesome demonstration of a full body workout using a kettlebell and bodyweight exercises. It is a circuit of 10 different exercises, 20 reps per exercise, with about 2 minutes rest between sets. Just thinking about this circuit makes me tired!

If you were looking for some variety as well as a way to incorporate kettlebell training, this may be just what you’re looking for: