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Body Composition | Take the Fat Test

Oct

25

2011

Are you fat? What is your BMI? What IS BMI, anyway? What is your body fat percentage? Have you ever wondered any of these? Or even tried to block the questions from your mind? Well you are not alone. Body composition is probably not your favorite topic, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth understating ...

INSANITY is Killing My Back | Back to Turbulence Training

Oct

24

2011

I had a chance to try out the INSANITY workouts from Team Beach Body. They were some crazy cardio intervals, but not that different from the types of workouts I’ve been doing. (See TT Kettlebells, or my own Tabatas and Kettlebell workouts.) I liked the challenge and I liked the intensity, but that’s just me. ...

Kettlebell Man Maker Workout

Jul

19

2011

Here is a workout with just a single exercise; the kettlebell man maker. It is tough and taxes your entire body. The Kettlebell Man-Maker Workout The workout is simply three sets of ten (3×10) of one movement. This movement is a great kettlebell combination movement that I found from Steve Maxwell. Here is his version: ...

Interval Workout | Upper Body Workout Routine

Jul

13

2011

I had to pull out my Bulgarian Training Bag for this interval workout for the upper body. The work out routine is more of an extended super set of six exercises. Upper Body Workout Routine Equipment Needed This workout routine requires three types of equipment: pullup bar, bulgarian training bag, and rings. The Interval Workout ...

Interval Work Out | Legs and Abs Workout Routine

Jul

11

2011

Interval work out – Doing interval training will help you burn the fat quicker by combining strength and cardio workouts. Here is a legs and abs kettlebell workout routine that is all mixed together in an interval workout to help me burn off some fat. I’m switching up my workout program. Join me and shed ...

Gain Your Independence from Belly Fat

Jul

3

2011

Happy Independence Week! That’s right, it’s Independence Week, not just Independence Day. Here’s why… I’ve got a guest post with a great deal from Craig Ballantyne. Men’s Health fitness expert and world-famous trainer Craig Ballantyne, creator of the Turbulence Training for Abs System, has announced this week is “Independence from Belly Fat” week all around ...

You Don’t Know JACK | Jumping Jack Workout

Jun

27

2011

You don’t know JACK. A phrase we hate to hear. A slam meant to demean and belittle. Jumping jacks are a bodyweight exercise that often get slammed. Here is a bodyweight workout designed and inspired by the jumping jack. Next time you someone slams you about bodyweight programs, tell them they don’t know JACK and ...

TABATA Tuesday | Workout Programs From YouTube

Jun

21

2011

Tabata Bottom to Bottom Squats This Tabata workout is all about killing the legs. First make sure you have the form down for your bodyweight squat, then enter the Tabata. This variation adds a deep horse-stance during the rest period. 20 Seconds Bodyweight Squats 10 Seconds hold a deep stance, like in the bottom of ...

All About High Intensity Interval Training | Fitness Infographic

Jun

14

2011

I ran across this infographic that is all about high intensity interval training (HIIT). The image lays out an excellent summary of the foundation behind HIIT. Three Popular HIIT Workout Programs Three popular HIIT workout program approaches are outlined as well. These include Tabata, Little, and Turbulence Training. Tabata Method This is my favorite approach ...