So what's the latest thinking on the Turbulence Training program? Skwigg is praising it in her blog this week. Is it far better than something like the BFL program, or is it a version of your typical cardio/w-l mix? She seems to indicate it being the best thing since flat abs -
Craig Ballantyne has multiple programs under the Turbulence training name so I don't know if you or Skwigg are talking about a particular program or Craigs overall "philosophy".
Is it better than BFL. Depends upon your goals and preferences. Basically, from what I have read and seen from him, he is a proponent of compound movements, full body or upper/lower splits, and a big proponent of interval training. He also does not restrict cardio training to the most common methods but will use such things as kettlebell swings, tabata squats, etc.
Before purchasing a membership, you can familiarize yourself with Craig through some of his You Tube videos:
I've been googling and reading his longwinded ad site for the last half hour. From what I gather, the programs is based on the good old six CLEAN meals per day nutrition, short, high intensity interval cardio, and circuit training with a lot of plyometrics and core work thrown in.
I'd be interested in reading it, but I enjoy the time I spend in the gym, and I do see results- so I'm not willing to spend $40.00.
I have read quite a few of his articles and what he writes always makes sense. I've incorporated some parts of his workouts that have been published in Men's Health and Oxygen, but personally I really dislike following someone else's workouts more than once. Just my preference, and I have plenty of experience putting together workouts that work.
If you need a change or a "refresher", give it a try! And please report back
That's the main book that he's flogging on his website, along with AMAZING OFFERS for e-books worth hundreds of dollars for the low, low price of $39.95.
Try ebay
Umm, who are you guys talking about? (I'm serious, for a change -- I've never heard of this person.)
I refuse to buy a book that includes the phrase "blowtorch body fat" in its title. First, I'm not an adolescent boy, so the metaphor does nothing for me. More importantly, blowtorch IS NOT A VERB!
Kim
Last edited by Mel; 11-29-2007 at 07:16 AM.
Reason: took out quote from my post which I had deleted
I subscribed to his email list last night and have received THREE emails overnight trying to sell the program. Included are link for how to become an affiliate and make some $$ everytime anyone clicks the link on your site or blog. Take that with a grain of salt.
The program may be great- but it's a hard sell.
The image of "blowtorching fat" is hilarious. Kaw, using a noun as a verb puts my teeth on edge, too.
Included are link for how to become an affiliate and make some $$ everytime anyone clicks the link on your site or blog.
ok, NOW, I get it. ick Glad I didn't bookmark Skwigg. Thanks for doing the detective work, Mel. I most certainly wasn't going to buy it, but maybe would library it.
I've been reading too, and am not ready to plunk down $40 yet. Skwigg had an announcement of a 12-week TT challenge, a la BFL. I do like the CB's overall approach though. I'm thinking of doing my own 12 week challenge, which would take me up to mid-February. My sister is coming to visit then, and we leave on vacation the first week of March so the timing is perfect.
Hmmm, left this open while I attended a 3 hour meeting. Guess I'd better just post it and move on....
Turbulence Training?
Skwigg had an announcement of a 12-week TT challenge, a la BFL. I do like the CB's overall approach though. I'm thinking of doing my own 12 week challenge, which would take me up to mid-February. My sister is coming to visit then, and we leave on vacation the first week of March so the timing is perfect. 
meeting. Guess I'd better just post it and move on....
