I've had several emails about the Turbulence Training program that I mentioned in my last two posts. Let me clear up a couple of things.
The Turbulence Training program was created by Craig Ballantyne, not me. In order to follow the program, you must pay for and download his ebook, Turbulence Training. It is in .pdf format. The program is $39.95. The ebook outlines a specific program for you to follow and has various levels: introductory, beginner, intermediate, advanced, and bonus workouts.
You do need basic equipment to follow the program, such as dumbbells, a bench, and a stability ball. I am not endorsing, nor recommending the program at this point.
I just started the program, and will post my thoughts and opinions (good, bad, and indifferent) on the program as I progress through it. This will give you more information so you can form your own opinion about the program.
If you do want to try the program with me, you have to purchase it. Click here to get more information.
I looked over the entire program today. I do find it a little overwhelming. I was really looking for something really straightforward...you know...back to the basics kind of stuff to get me back on track with my workouts. When you download this ebook, you are also provided with numerous "bonuses"...more ebooks with more workouts. Not that this isn't great, but it gets a little confusing which workouts you are supposed to do.
The basic ebook is quite long (128 pages). Fourteen pages are dedicated to FAQ's. That's a lot of questions and answers. But I guess too much information is better than too little.
In his introduction, Craig talks about how the program is centered around higher intensity...meaning you don't do as many reps. He picks 8 as his magic number of repetitions per set. He also talks in length about the importance of doing compound exercises for fat loss (which I agree with) - exercises that use multiple muscles - squats versus leg extensions. However, as I looked over the program, the only routine that follows these principles is the advanced routine.
Based on the instructions, since I'm an advanced trainer (have been training for numerous years), he recommends I start with 2 weeks on the intermediate program, and then move to the advanced program. Each workout has 6 exercises. In the intermediate routine, among the 12 exercises, he only assigns 8 reps to 6 of the exercises. And 6 of the exercises are not compound exercises.
My initial feeling is that he tries to make the program too much by trying to include something for everyone. The advanced routine is the 'original' Turbulence Training; I get the idea he added the other routines later. But in doing this, the program loses it's edge. For example, the introductory routine is for those who have been sedentary and may even have movement issues. I realize that Ballantyne is trying to cover all his bases so that anyone can use his program. But, as a consumer, I wouldn't expect a program called "Turbulence Training" to be easy or for beginners.
I am doing my first workout tonight and will let you know tomorrow how it goes. But I already know I will be substituting some exercises...
Carpe Diem y'all!
The Turbulence Training program was created by Craig Ballantyne, not me. In order to follow the program, you must pay for and download his ebook, Turbulence Training. It is in .pdf format. The program is $39.95. The ebook outlines a specific program for you to follow and has various levels: introductory, beginner, intermediate, advanced, and bonus workouts.
You do need basic equipment to follow the program, such as dumbbells, a bench, and a stability ball. I am not endorsing, nor recommending the program at this point.
I just started the program, and will post my thoughts and opinions (good, bad, and indifferent) on the program as I progress through it. This will give you more information so you can form your own opinion about the program.
If you do want to try the program with me, you have to purchase it. Click here to get more information.
I looked over the entire program today. I do find it a little overwhelming. I was really looking for something really straightforward...you know...back to the basics kind of stuff to get me back on track with my workouts. When you download this ebook, you are also provided with numerous "bonuses"...more ebooks with more workouts. Not that this isn't great, but it gets a little confusing which workouts you are supposed to do.
The basic ebook is quite long (128 pages). Fourteen pages are dedicated to FAQ's. That's a lot of questions and answers. But I guess too much information is better than too little.
In his introduction, Craig talks about how the program is centered around higher intensity...meaning you don't do as many reps. He picks 8 as his magic number of repetitions per set. He also talks in length about the importance of doing compound exercises for fat loss (which I agree with) - exercises that use multiple muscles - squats versus leg extensions. However, as I looked over the program, the only routine that follows these principles is the advanced routine.
Based on the instructions, since I'm an advanced trainer (have been training for numerous years), he recommends I start with 2 weeks on the intermediate program, and then move to the advanced program. Each workout has 6 exercises. In the intermediate routine, among the 12 exercises, he only assigns 8 reps to 6 of the exercises. And 6 of the exercises are not compound exercises.
My initial feeling is that he tries to make the program too much by trying to include something for everyone. The advanced routine is the 'original' Turbulence Training; I get the idea he added the other routines later. But in doing this, the program loses it's edge. For example, the introductory routine is for those who have been sedentary and may even have movement issues. I realize that Ballantyne is trying to cover all his bases so that anyone can use his program. But, as a consumer, I wouldn't expect a program called "Turbulence Training" to be easy or for beginners.
I am doing my first workout tonight and will let you know tomorrow how it goes. But I already know I will be substituting some exercises...
Carpe Diem y'all!
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