December 2009

6 Strange Dietary Bedfellows

December 31, 2009

[ Note: Another kick butt article from Jon Benson ] What do these six things have in common? – McDonalds – Renée Zellweger – Epileptic children – Yours truly – Most bodybuilding and fitness competitors – Kiefer Sutherland Give up? All the above employ the strategies of the low-carb dietplan. Recently researchers have found that [...]

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Devastating News – WA Bushfires And Wishing You The Best For 2010

December 31, 2009

Hi there As some of you may know, about 40 minutes drive from here, we’ve had the devastating bushfires in Toodyay and Badgingarra, Western Australia.  With the State Government declaring it a natural disaster. Homes have been destroyed, home owners not knowing if their houses are still standing, while also being extremely concerned about the [...]

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5 Simple Steps To A Fitness New Year Recovery Plan

December 31, 2009

Are you feeling “bluh”? Did you over-do-it over the festive season with loads of snacks, high fat foods and extra calories from those party cocktails? Then you may like to read through the following steps to help you get back on track! Step 1 Drink lots of water! With the overindulgence of food and alcohol [...]

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The 1 +1 Skinny Guy Transformation Program: Defeat Your Skinny Genetics

December 30, 2009

It happens every year. The New Year comes and every scrawny twerp on the planet swears this is going to be the year that he slaps on an extra 20 pounds of muscle. But if you didn’t pack it on successfully last year, what makes you think this year is going to be any different? [...]

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Fad Dieting Disasters!

December 29, 2009

This is the latest, greatest, weight-loss diet, guaranteed to melt away fat and cellulite and give you the body you’ve always wanted in less time than it takes to tie your shoes… Ok, now back to reality! You can’t pick up a magazine or watch television these days without being bombarded by quick-fix fad dieting [...]

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10 Minute Holiday Workouts, Sample Fat Burning Workout and 2010 Fat Loss Predictions

December 28, 2009

As promised here’s your very cool Fitness Freebies – compliments of fat loss expert Craig Ballantyne! Woohoo! You can download them here: Turbulence Training: 10-Minute Holiday Workouts Sample Fat Burning Turbulence Training Workout Craig’s Top 10 Fat Loss Predictions for 2010 Right click on the above links. Choose “Save Target As…” or “Save Link As…” [...]

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A Rant: Why We REALLY Overeat…

December 27, 2009

Fair warning … this one is a rant. It’s probably a bit long, but take the time to read it. I have some things to get off my chest … and a lot of people reading this will find it refreshing. We have a problem in this country… hell, this world… with people overeating. Obviously [...]

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The Hidden Dangers of Your Excess Abdominal Fat – It’s More Serious Than a Vanity Issue!

December 26, 2009

Did you know that the vast majority of people in this day and age have excess abdominal fat? The first thing that most people think of is that their extra abdominal fat is simply ugly, is covering up their abs from being visible, and makes them self conscious about showing off their body. However, what [...]

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Is It Impossible To Grow Beyond Your Genetic Potential?

December 24, 2009

My question for you to ponder and discuss today, “Is it impossible to grow beyond your genetic potential?” Even the “gurus” say, “It’s impossible to grow beyond your genetic potential…” Well, I’m In The Business Of Doing The Impossible! I’ve been in the transformation business for eight years and helped over 20,000 people in 120 [...]

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Upper And Lower Body Bodyweight Exercise

December 22, 2009

Push-ups Lie face down with your chest on the floor and your legs extended behind you with your feet together. Place your hands wider than shoulder with apart and level with your chest, so that your elbows are pointing outwards and your hands are flat on the floor. Keep your elbows in line with your [...]

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How To Lose Belly Fat Fast with 2 Vital Secrets to Real Fat Loss

December 22, 2009

Do you struggle to lose belly fat? I bet you’re thinking that you’ve tried every technique in the world to try to lose your stubborn belly fat, but it just never seems to budge… right? I’m sure you see TONS of commercials and ads making all kinds of miracle claims that you can lose your [...]

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My Top 15 Non-Traditional Muscle Building Fat Scorching Workouts

December 21, 2009

If you have been a subscriber to my newsletter for some time, you know that I’m always trying to give you ways to make your workouts more interesting and fun, while also stimulating big-time results. Don’t you agree that your training should be fun? This is what separates the people who jump on and off [...]

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Low Fat Recipes For Christmas Dinner

December 21, 2009

Can’t think of what menu to serve on the holidays? Here’s some recipes for Christmas dinner, along with entrees and breaky recipes as well. Breakfast / Brunch Recipes… Scrambled Eggs with Chives and Sour Cream Ingredients: 3 large eggs 5 egg whites salt to taste freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 tablespoons [...]

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Surviving A Low Fat Christmas: Christmas Healthy Eating Tips

December 20, 2009

Not sure how you are going to make it through the festive season without losing the plot with your low fat Christmas eating plan? Or… Did you decide over the previous months to start whipping yourself into shape and now you’re driving yourself crazy with trepidation about ensuring you comply with a low calorie Christmas? [...]

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Build Muscle and Lose Fat Easier by Manipulating Your Training Variables!

December 20, 2009

Everyone will inadvertently hit a frustrating plateau in their training at one time or another. You’re cruising along for a while, gaining strength, losing fat, looking better, and then all of the sudden it hits. Suddenly, you find yourself even weaker than before on your lifts, or you find that you’ve gained back a couple [...]

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Kick Butt Triceps Exercises – For Jiggle Free Arms And Muscle Growth

December 19, 2009

Triceps Exercises Video by No Nonsense Muscle Building Close Grip Barbell Tricep Presses Lying flat on a bench make sure your back is securely on the padding and your feet are flat on the floor. Start with your arms extended directly above your chest, using a narrow overhand grip on your barbell – about 7-8 [...]

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4 Harmful Muscle Building Myths Uncovered

December 19, 2009

If you’re serious about making a solid commitment to a muscle-building program, you need to be very careful of who you take advice from. Bodybuilding and fitness is literally a multi-billion dollar industry with new websites popping up every single day. Many of the so-called “experts” out there really don’t have a clue of what [...]

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2 Simple Steps To Ripped Muscles

December 18, 2009

Summer is on the horizon, and the time has come to kick back and relax under the sun. It’s time for beach days, barbecues and pool parties, and for any serious weightlifter these activities also mean one thing: it’s time for the shirts to come off and to showcase that rock-solid physique they’ve been working [...]

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The Best Butt Exercises for a Sexy Firm Butt and Thighs

December 17, 2009

Want to know what the best butt exercise is to get that sexy tight firm butt? I don’t think I know one single woman that doesn’t want to achieve a tighter firmer butt. Well, the answer to your quest for the best butt exercise is not in some fancy machine or butt blaster. In fact, [...]

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6 Hot Fat Burning Holiday Fitness Gifts

December 16, 2009

Christmas presents, holiday fitness gifts  and New Year’s Resolutions are only just around the corner. I know, it’s freaky isn’t it,  another year has flown by! If you’re struggling to find a cool pressy for your friends and loved ones here’s some cool fitness gift ideas for you: #6 – A Kettlebell With a kettlebell, [...]

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Exercises For Chest – Build Scultped Firm Pecs

December 16, 2009

Bodyweight Exercises For Chest Video by Turbulence Training Barbell Bench Press Lie flat on your back on a flat bench. If your feet don’t touch the floor (Your feet should be flat on the floor) adjust the bench to suit. Using a wide grip on your barbell (slightly wider than shoulder width apart) start with [...]

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Low Fat Appetizers And Dips Recipe

December 15, 2009

Low fat appetizers and dips recipe to make your mouth water. 1. Spicy Crispy Snacks 4 – 5 sheets of corn bread or pita bread Low fat cooking spray Spicy Seasoning Powder Method Spray each sheet of bread on each side with cooking spray – not too much. Then quickly cut into small squares. Place [...]

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Top 5 Weight Loss Strategies From A Top Level Personal Trainer

December 15, 2009

You are ready to shed those energy draining, body crippling, unattractive extra pounds and you are ready to make it permanent this time. You are on the right track because you’ve taken the most important step toward your goal. That step is the decision to take action and stay committed. The following five proven weight [...]

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How to Break Bad Habits

December 15, 2009

We all have bad habits. Mine are checking email too frequently, being unorganized, and not always eating enough to fuel full recovery from my workouts. Your bad habits might include too much snacking and cheating on your nutrition plan, coming up with excuses to skip exercise, or watching too much TV. Bad habits are the [...]

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The Best Thigh Exercises for Sexy Thighs and a Firm Butt

December 14, 2009

When it comes to the best thigh exercises, you see a lot of ads promoting all of these fancy so-called thigh-toning machines, and inner-thigh blasters, and thigh squeezers, and so on. Trust me when I say that you don’t need any of these silly “thigh-blasting” machines to tighten and tone-up your legs and butt for [...]

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Intermediate And Advanced Six Pack Stomach Exercises

December 13, 2009

For more six pack stomach tips and beginners abs workout routine go here: Abdominals – Cool Six Pack Abs Exercises Workout Routine For Your Midsection Intermediate Routine Legs Raised Crunch Lie flat on your back on the floor. Have your hands clasped lightly behind your neck and your legs extended directly upwards with the soles [...]

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How To Gain Weight And Muscle – Even If You Are Under Weight

December 12, 2009

Here are four ‘little known’ how-to-action-steps that will show you how to gain weight and muscle, even if you are underweight! Are you sick and tired of people telling you how to gain weight. It probably sounds like this: “All you have to do is eat, eat and eat some more to gain weight…” “Weight [...]

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Low Fat Salad Recipes

December 12, 2009

Have some fun, especially in the warmer weather, with these low fat salad recipes to help add some variety to your menus. Lettuce, Egg, Beef and Bacon Salad (You can also use lean chicken breasts, thighs or turkey in place of the beef) 250 grams Lean Beef Strips, sliced very thin 2-3 lean bacon rashers [...]

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Tips To Combat Your Healthy Diet Plan Blues

December 12, 2009

Now that you’ve discovered where your healthy diet plan needs to be improved what can you do about it… read previous post: How to Beat Your Healthy Eating Plan Rut. 3. a. Obviously to start with you need to make sure your healthy eating plan suits your workout. Without this you are just wasting precious [...]

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Calf Exercises – Sexy Lower Legs

December 12, 2009

Calf Exercises, Lower Body and Torso Video by Turbulence Training Barbell Seated Calf Raises Sit on a chair or bench for this exercise. Keep your back straight and your midsection firm. Place a step or block in front of you – make sure it’s secure and steady. Have your legs bent at a 90 degree [...]

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