Male Fitness Blog

Nutrition Challenge

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:20:58 +0000

Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog Just did a short interval training workout outside in the fresh fall air. having a bowl of dorset cereals “nutty muesli” with almond milk. Big TT filming session tonight - putting together the December workout of the month - a 15-minute workout program (beginner and advanced versions). Earlier today I had a [...]

15-Minute Workouts & Metabolic Circuits

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:18:35 +0000

Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog Been working hard on some tough new bodyweight programs, 15-minute workouts, and metabolic circuits. Tuesday night we’ll be filming the December program - TT Express Workouts. So today I put a client through a couple of them just to make sure they were perfect. My buddy Nate Green also posted an interview with [...]

Intense Bodyweight Workout

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:17:02 +0000

Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog This week I’m taking a break from heavy barbell work to plan out a bunch of TT programs. And today ended up being a killer intense bodyweight workout - possibly harder than anything in my last 4-week program. I actually felt a little sick after this… Bodyweight Bodybuilding Workout A…lots of jumps, pullups, [...]

Last Workout on this program

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:15:25 +0000

Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog Last week of this workout - designed with help from Vince Del Monte… 1) Deadlift - 4×8-10 2A) Good Morning 2B) DB 1-Arm Shoulder press Uh, obviously I cut the workout short. Had a flight to catch to Orlando for the weekend. Festivities will resume on monday with a new 4-week program Craig Visit 1800blogger to see all [...]

Gain Muscle and Lose Fat with this TT workout

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:10:27 +0000

Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog Here’s one of my old workouts that will give you 3 supersets to to gain muscle and lose fat in jsut 30 minutes. This workout is tailored for those looking to build muscle and boost their metabolism in a hurry. With classic dumbbell and barbell exercises, along with a couple of bodyweight [...]

Booty Workout - part 2

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:05:44 +0000

Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog I just posted the 2nd part of the Booty For Life Better Butt Workout. Click here for the butt workout program You’ll also discover… 1) A Men’s Health nutrition secret to drop 3.5 pounds 2) An ab exercise that works 30% harder than the plank 3) A sad fact about the health and fitness of dogs! 4) [...]

Night Eating

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:59:59 +0000

Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog On Monday I was talking to Tony Horton about night eating, and how setting a cut-off time for your last meal is an excellent way to cut calories and transform your body. Now there’s nothing magical about stopping eating at 7 or 8pm, but it does help you avoid dreaded night binging. So [...]

Quick Weight Loss vs. Optimal Health, Part 1

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:55:15 +0000

Submitted by My Fitness Hut Blog The hazzards of the quick weight loss lifestyle and the benefits of the optimal health lifestyle were on full display this past weekend at Nutrilite Health Institute! Nutrilite has been in existence for 75 years and is the only company that organically grows all its own plants which are used to [...]

The Seated Cable Row Exercise

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:53:38 +0000

Submitted by My Fitness Hut Blog The seated cable row exercise should be a staple of your back strengthening routine! For many, too little time is spent on strengthening the back muscles. When you don’t adequately strengthen your back muscles, you are affecting your pulling potential. And, to have good upper body muscular balance, you need [...]

Training Movements or Muscles

admin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:05:53 +0000

Submitted by Got Strength? Blog personal training - performance training - strength Ok, so this is an argument that seems to have been brewing for a while and I’ve been getting some questions about lately. As usual with this type of thing, there are people who are rabidly on one side of the issue or the other [...]

Exercise With Quality Footwear!

admin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:04:51 +0000

Submitted by My Fitness Hut Blog Exercise with quality footwear! Do I even need to say NOT TO EXERCISE WITH CHEAP SHOES! Based on what I see at health clubs, alot of people exercise with cheap shoes! Do you have feet that are flat, low-arched or high-arched? Then, you need quality footwear to protect and support your [...]

Belly Fat Threatens Your Health!

admin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:02:39 +0000

Submitted by My Fitness Hut Blog You have heard that belly fat (abdominal fat) threatens your health! Belly fat has been associated with contributing to such diseases as cancer. That is serious stuff! Belly fat causes other health problems too! Scientist have learned much more about fat cells (adipose tissue) than ever before. Researchers from Washington University [...]

Female Fitness & Disrespectful Personal Trainers

admin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:59:25 +0000

Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog One of my biggest pet peeves is getting female personal training clients who have never done a pushup or bodyweight row. Now I’m not talking about beginners…but about women who have been training with other personal trainers and who have decided to train with me instead. Time after time I would ask my [...]

Vegan Muscle Building

admin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:57:52 +0000

Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog Making some decent progress with the current vegan muscle building diet and workout. 1) Jumps 2A) BB Row - 3×12 2B) DB Press - 2×8-10 3A) BB Lunge - 2×12 3B) Pullups with Kneeups - 3×8 4A) Ball Rollout - 3×12 4B) DB Triceps Extensions 4C) DB Curls (Also included some of Vince Del Monte’s “crash sets”.) Hope you had a [...]

Tony Horton P90X Interview

admin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:56:45 +0000

Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog After an early dog walk, I did this 25 minute workout: Kettlebell swings and pushup circuit, then outside for sprints+mountain climber circuit. All with my trainer, Ballythedog. Perfect fall weather. Some of this was inspired by my interview with Tony Horton yesterday. And I’ve put the Tony Horton interview up on my blog…(pass [...]

Cluster Training and Unconventional Sets to Get Strong

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:27:20 +0000

Submitted by Got Strength? Blog Cluster Training - Strength Training - Performance Coaching One of the cool things about being fairly selective with your clientele is that you end up with good clients. I know, no brainer, right? Well, one of the things that I really look for in a client is the interest and desire to [...]

Eat Enough To Build Muscle And Burn Fat

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:26:14 +0000

Submitted by My Fitness Hut Blog Eat enough to build muscle and burn fat. You do this by following your meal plan based on your basal metabolic rate and level of daily activity. You won’t get consistent muscle growth without eating enough calories—consistently!! Don’t be so concerned about weight loss that you fail to eat enough! You [...]

Back to the Gym

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:21:09 +0000

Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog Back in the gym after a nice trip to Atlanta…here’s today’s workout: 1A) Vertical Jumps 1B) Shrugs 2A) Squats 2B) DB Incline Presses 3A) Rope Seated Rows 3B) Planks 4) Chinups I was pretty crushed by the end. In the morning I went to my chiropractor for ART on a bunch of bodyparts and an upper back adjustment. My chiro, Dr. [...]

Booty for Life program review

admin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:36:01 +0000

Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog Back in 2005, I created one of my most infamous programs… …one that wasn’t available to the general public. Until now… Here’s your chance to get the first 4-weeks of the TT Booty for Life Workout program that will put curves in all the right spots. Click here for the 3-day Booty workout You’ll also [...]

Personal Best Workout at Gold’s Gym

admin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:25:32 +0000

Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog Today’s instruction for you: “Always hit a personal best in each workout. This guarantees progress. And focus on quality workouts, not quantity. Focus on planning ahead to overcome obstacles, rather than trying to “out-cardio” your bad diet. That never works.” After I posted that on the TT Facebook Page I went and trained at Gold’s [...]

Tabata Training For Fat Loss

admin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:24:01 +0000

Submitted by My Fitness Hut Blog Tabata training for fat loss might sound weird but it can be a time-effective, fat loss training tool for you to use! If you’re looking for ways to change up your exercise program, try Tabata training. Tabata training was developed by Izumi Tabata, Ph.D. in Tokyo. Tabata is a very intense interval [...]

Quicksand and Strength: Today’s the First Day of the Rest of Your Life

admin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:22:46 +0000

Submitted by Got Strength? Blog Hey there fellow strength enthusiasts. It’s been a while since we’ve met. That’s my fault. It’s been a long time since I’ve posted here. I’d like to say that it was because I didn’t have much to say, but that’s not true. I just didn’t have the ability to. No, I [...]

Circuits, Cardio, and Success

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:03:02 +0000

Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog Success tip of the day comes from Kekich Credo #4: “Real regrets only come from not doing your best. All else is out of your control. You’re measured by results only. Trade excuses and “trying” for results, and expect half-hearted results from half-hearted efforts. Do MORE than is expected of you. Life’s [...]

Fat Loss Interview with Alwyn Cosgrove

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:01:50 +0000

Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog One of the few trainers I “listen to” in the fitness industry is Alwyn Cosgrove. Most other trainers just repeat what he says anyways, so when I go looking for the latest fat loss info, I interview Alwyn. And here are the latest innovations in fat loss that he’s seen work at his [...]

Metabolism Myths and Muscle Building

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:25:14 +0000

Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog Lame articles about “boosting your metabolism” are all over the internet…so I want to talk about two of the bigger myths today. 1) “Eating breakfast boosts metabolism” = myth. Just another one of those things that trainers repeat all day long without data. Show me the research. (I know research shows that [...]