I occasionally post articles by Craig Ballantyne from Turbulence training. What happens is he will send me articles and if I feel that one of them is good then I will post it here. Well here is one about getting started with high intensity training like Turbulence training suggests. I thought this was interesting because people that are really overweight think that exercise is not possible for them at all.

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fat loss for obese people can follow the same Turbulence Training workouts that fat loss for advanced people will follow, but we just need to adjust the exercises and intensity. The principles remain the same.

We’ll use multi-muscle exercises. We’ll do them in superset pairs. And yes, we’ll even use interval training for this. It will be modified, but we can still do it.

Recently, my friend and nutrition expert Dr. Chris Mohr interviewed me on how an obese person can use Turbulence Training for fat loss. Read the rest of this entry »

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If you have not joined a gym yet then this article may give you some ideas on what to look for in a gym. My personal favorite things to look for are price, comfort, clientele and helpfulness of staff to the people there while you are checking it out. Everyone is attentive to your needs before you have paid, see how they are to people that have been there for a while

It’s the beginning of a new year and resolutions are being carried out with gusto. Getting fit and staying healthy are no doubt at the top of dozens of resolution lists. Joining a gym is a great first step to achieving one’s fitness goals, but with workout facilities popping up like wildfires, choosing the right gym can be a daunting task. However, just asking a few simple questions can make finding the perfect place to work out less of a challenge. When choosing a gym, one should first ask, ” What equipment and amenities will I actually use?” Sure, there are mega-gyms that offer saunas, massage therapy, a lap pool, and rock climbing, but are all of these things what a person really needs in order to pursue a healthy lifestyle?

In reality, free weights, machines, and cardio equipment are more than adequate to support an effective workout routine. Gyms that are well-equipped, minus the “fluff,” are almost always the more cost effective choice, not to mention less overwhelming.

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when first stepping foot in a gym, with all the strange-looking machines and fancy equipment. When choosing a gym, be sure to ask if an orientation (a guided tour on how to properly use the equipment) is available and if it costs extra. Is the orientation in a group setting or is it one-on-one? Finding a gym that provides one-on-one attention along with ongoing monitoring is definitely a big advantage to someone just starting out. Only a few gyms offer such a program at no additional cost, so this is a good way to narrow down your search. To narrow the choices even more, look for facilities where crowding is not a problem and waiting for machines is a non-issue. In addition, any gym worth joining should deliver locker rooms complete with showers; clean, well-organized equipment; and friendly staff. Some facilities even offer “comfort” benefits like complimentary coffee and towel service. Details such as these can make a significant difference in your overall workout experience.
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