Turbulence Training Review

Posted on November 13, 2010 by

Turbulence Training Review: My Thoughts on the Program

Turbulence Training EbookProduct: Turbulence Training
Author: Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Theme: A complete muscle-building, fat-burning workout program
Format: Instant Download Ebook and audio files
Cost: $39.99

Rating: ★★★★

Note: This is not the Turbulence Training site, just a personal review of the product.  To be taken directly to the Turbulence Training website, click here.

If you’re reading this page, you’re obviously familiar already with Turbulence Training and most likely are wondering if it is actually worth purchasing and how it stacks up against other weight loss/muscle building programs.  So, I’m gonna skip the fluff and get straight to what I think are the most important points to consider when looking at Turbulence Training.

What Does Turbulence Training Promise?

Turbulence Training claims to provide men and women an exact blueprint to follow for fat loss and muscle building.  It claims that as long as you stick to the workouts and diet that are included with the program, you WILL see terrific weight loss and muscle gain.

What did I find? I discovered that Turbulence Training truly does live up to its promise.  The content, diet plan, exercise workouts are very, very solid.  I’ve been working out and weight-lifting since I was able to, and I can spot shoddy workout material.  The material in Turbulence Training is NOT shoddy or cheap at all.  It gets to the root of weight loss and muscle gain through a variety of techniques (which is critical, you always want to use a well-varied workout).

Now, do not interpret the fact that I said Turbulence Training is effective as me saying that Turbulence Training is an easy way to get in great shape.  It is NOT easy, no effective workout program is!  It is intense, and will keep you sweating hard the whole time.  That is how it SHOULD BE!  That is why it gets you great results very quickly.

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Is the Creator of Turbulence Training Credible?

To me, the biggest factor I take into consideration when studying a workout program is the creator.  If I don’t trust the creator, I won’t buy the product, no matter how good it looks.  It’s just not worth it if the guy who put the program together doesn’t know what he’s talking about, I’m sure you agree.

Craig BallantyneCraig Ballantyne created Turbulence Training, and he certainly looks good, that much is for sure.  But can his knowledge be trusted?

What did I find? I looked into the background and experience of Craig Ballantyne and found him to be very credible when it comes to the fitness industry.  The guy knows what he’s talking about and I trust him.  He’s a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and has published many articles in well-respected fitness magazines, such as Men’s Health, Maximum Fitness, Muscle and Fitness Hers.  He’s also trained hundreds of high-paying clients, and knows how to get anyone in shape fast.

Another thing I appreciate about Craig is that he practices what he preaches.  His workouts are the exact same that you get when you purchase Turbulence Training.  You can follow his workout progress to see for yourself at his blog.

How Does Turbulence Training Compare to Other Workouts?

Turbulence Training is similar in some regards to other popular workouts, like P90X, No Nonsense Muscle Building and Athlean-X.  All of these workouts focus on using interval training, short intense weight-training sessions and resistance training to get results fast.  A big difference between Turbulence Training and P90X is the fact that P90X is much more expensive at $140, but does come with DVDs to follow at home (No DVDs with Turbulence Training).  Athlean-X is focused more on achieving a pro-athlete’s body, while No Nonsense Muscle Building specializes in helping chronically skinny guys pack on muscle.
The strong point of Turbulence Training when compared to these other programs is the fact that it has more flexability built into the program than the others, so it is good for those who just want to lose weight, as well as for those who are looking to tone up and build muscle.  Craig does a good job throughout the program explaining how to adjust the exercise for your fitness goals and making it easy to follow.

The other thing that seperates Turbulence Training from the other programs is the amount of time it takes.  I think Turbulence Training is perfect those people who don’t have time to go the gym, and would rather get good workouts at home, which Turbulence Training was designed specifically for.

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Other Main Points I liked About Turbulence Training:

- Does not require much equipment.  All you need are some resistant bands, a few dumbbells and a bench and you’re good to go.  But, if you do like working out in the gym, you can also do the Turbulence Training workout there.  Like I’ve said already, it’s a versatile program with lots of variations so you’re not locked into working out in one specific way with “required” equipment.

- The time commitment is small.  This is a big one for me, since I’m always in a hurry when I work out (I hate long-drawn out cardio sessions!).  Ballantyne is big on efficient workouts lasting only 45 minutes, compared to the more traditional hour weight training + 30 minutes of cardio.  In fact, he takes a great deal of time to explain how cardio truly is overrated and how too much of it will sabatoge your muscle building (which was music to my ears!).  You’re only looking at 3 workouts a week, each around 45 minutes long with Turbulence Training.

- You get a great HUGE amount of content for the price you pay.  I’m not gonna go into the details listing everything that comes with it, you can see on the TT sales page, but suffice it to say that it took me HOURS to digest everything that came with Turbulence Training.

- Moneyback Guarantee – I always appreciate a product with a full moneyback guarantee, and Turbulence Training comes with a full money-back 60 day guarantee.  So there’s not worry that you’ll be wasting your money if you don’t like it.

Main Points I Did NOT Like About Turbulence Training:

- Personally, I’m a visual learner, so I like to have lots of videos included with my workout.  There are some in the members section of Turbulence Training, but I would like to see more demonstrating all the workout routines.

- There were not as many bonus recipes included with Turbulence Training as I’ve seen with other workouts.  I like to try a lot of new recipes, and while the nutrition guide is very good, don’t get me wrong, I would have liked to have more recipes to choose from.

The Bottom-Line on Turbulence Training:

Turbulence TrainingIf you are a man or woman looking for a intense, fast-acting workout to burn up fat and build muscle, I HIGHLY recommend Turbulence Training.  If you’re busy, and don’t want to mess around with a bunch of equipment and long workouts and would rather work out at home a few times a week, Turbulence Training was designed specifically for you.  It does what it promises, and if you stick with it, you’ll see terrific results.

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Drop me a line if you have questions or comments.  Thanks!

-Zach

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How to improve your memory

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

It’s been said that the mind is a terrible thing to waste, especially for those students who are forever hard at work in school studying. There are several different ways that memory can be improved so that the most information can be retained. All of these tips and methods that are used to stimulate and use the brain are simple activities that will get anyone who is in need of such help back on the right track. Some of these tips include such things as repetitive information, and minimizing stress.

Some of the key tips to improving memory as well as study skills is to set aside a time in which something new can be learned or where the brain can be challenged through stimulated activities. another good way that helps studying skills and memory improvement is to create a easy way to remember what something means. This allows anyone to remember new information easier. There is however, another way that will allow more memory improvement, and that is to repeat any type of information any and every way possible.

There are some other ways to improve memory and more exactly study skills that are more associated with memory. These tips are geared more towards things like what types of food are good “brain food” and how to keep stress levels down. As far as eating is associated with the brain goes there are certain foods that are more healthier resulting in better brain functionality. These foods include blueberries, walnuts, and salmon. Natural supplements that contain Vitamins E and B-6 as well as participating in non stressful activities help keep stress levels down and improves memory functionality.

All of the above and much more are great ways to keep the brain stimulated, functioning properly and keep anyone. Basically by doing any kind of challenging activity where thinking or concentration is required is better. It is like the old saying goes, “If you don’t use it, you will lose it.” By doing the simplest thing such as a crossword puzzle anyone can keep the mind alert and always ready when needed.

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30th Birthday Ideas for You

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

Do you want to arrange something exciting for a 30th birthday? When it comes to 30th birthday ideas, the accent should be on making things personal and warm. It is the warmth of a gesture that shows how much a person is valued, not the price of the gift. So, if you really want to give meaningful gifts, make something by hand, or cook the person their favourite dish. You can find birthday gifts that are specially tailored to someone who is turning 30 years old on many websites now. Or you can also ask around in your group of friends, who might have some experience with getting a gift for a 30th birthday already.

Great 30th birthday ideas can range from the wild to the quiet and serene, depending on the temperament of the person you are organizing it for. It is a good idea to do some homework so that you have some idea as to what the person really wants for their 30th birthday. There are many 30th birthday ideas that you can try to make it a memorable occasion. If you cannot do this all on your own, invite people who are close to the person to suggest their own plans for the 30th birthday of the person.

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Comparing IVR Platforms

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

Is your voice response platform optimized? If you think about it, there was a time when the term “call center” referred to an office space filled with cubicles and numerous employees attempting to get through as many calls as possible in a short amount of time. Now, this term more realistically refers to an infrastructure used by business and corporations to efficiently meet customer demands. Compare old and new IVR platforms here. What were talking about here is more than semantics, though.

On the one hand, you can offer your customers the chance of being met with overworked and underpaid workers who are often apathetic, not skilled enough, or lack adequate authority to make decisions. Or, you can choose to offer an intelligent system that has capabilities to integrate with your own database and answer any question that comes up. In this last way, you truly are improving efficiency and increasing efficiency. In other words, it is possible to optimize your IVR technology.

A traditional call center doesn’t have the right framework for keeping phone conversations on the right track and can fail to incorporate existing company information. The consequences of problems like this quite often result in lower customer satisfaction reports. A good vendor will not have such problems. Instead, technology will be such that customers are routinely satisfied and feel as though the IVR truly understands their needs. Curious about what that looks like? Read case studies from happy IVR customers.

Implementing this type of technology will undoubtedly increase the volume of calls coming through the lines, therefore mitigating any initial costs. What’s more, this sort of technology can record all necessary data if a live agent needs to step in and solve the customer’s concerns. While this may seem like an insignificant detail, it is a frequent complaint cited by users of traditional call center IVRs. Additionally, high-tech systems are equipped will AI capabilities so they grow with the company.

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