Fitness predictions are always fun to do, and CB loves to look into his CB.  That is to say, lil’ ol me loves to look into my crystal ball and try to predict the future.

I’ve actually been right about some big trends in the past and so today we’re going to focus on the hottest fitness trends for 2012.  You’ll want to know the truth about these – in advance – so you know how to incorporate them into your workouts.

1) Metabolic Resistance Training will be the training term of the year

Weight training circuits, Turbulence Training, Afterburn Training – all of these have been known for years, but more and more we’ll see the phrase, Metabolic Resistance Training (MRT) used to describe this broad field of training.

Of course, that also means that MRT will be defined differently by almost every trainer…leading to some confusion among fitness readers (almost as much as the term, ‘clean eating’).

As the originator of the MRT programs however, you’ll get the most accurate MRT programs here through Turbulence Training – and therefore, the very best results.

2) The M-MRT Explosion will be the next level in MRT

Alwyn Cosgrove helped me bring the terms MRT and MCT to the training world, and we explicitly defined those as different types of workouts.

Recently, with the help of a bodybuilder (of all people), I’ve been able to create a new form of MRT called Muscle-MRT.

This makes MRT not just about total body movements like Kettlebell Swings and Burpees, but also about massacring the muscles through deep glycogen depletion in muscle-focused movements like close-stance barbell squats.

All will be revealed – in terms of how to use M-MRT – in next month’s TT workout of the month.

And you can get put on the waiting list for that program, PLUS get the TT MRT and TT 15-Minute MRT workouts on sale this week only here:

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The new program will be delivered to all TT members on or even BEFORE January 1st so you can rock the new year with TT M-MRT. NOTE: The program will be also called, TT 2K12.

Now for a rapid fire look at the rest of my predictions (the full details will be shared with Certified TT Trainer’s only in this month’s TT Inner Circle Newsletter):

3) Bodybuilding Training Will Start Getting More Respect

There’s a time and place for everything as I’ll explain…

4) The Old-Man Warm-up and Workout approach will be known as the best way

Even Jim Wendler agrees…look for more old-man workouts in 2012.

5) Trainers are going to create more age-group targeted programs

There will be more specific programs for those in their 40′s, 50′s, 60′s, and even their 70′s.

6) More trainers will create 5, 6, and even 7-day per week programs – even Turbulence Training, believe it or not.

Whoa, whoa, whoa! 7-day per week programs?

Relax, it’s all part of the Meatheads approach…

7) Time for a Severe Backlash on Hard-Core Workouts

Everything goes in cycles, and the time has come…

8] MMA Class-Bootcamp Hybrids become more popular

This is going to be a very unique fitness “marriage”, and there’s really only ONE way that it could work properly…

9) Advanced Fat Loss Trainers seek better certification opportunities

Never satisfied in their quest to set themselves apart from the rest of the pack, more elite trainers will be looking for advanced fat loss certifications to expand their skills and increase their ability to get more clients, make more money, and design the lifestyle of their dreams.

This is what the TT Certification is all about…

The future of the personal trainer industry is here. And we’re proud to offer an incredible opportunity through the advanced fat loss Turbulence Training Certification to replace the generic, less-than-average beginner personal trainer certification.

Now accepting 3 new TT Trainers into our Founder’s Club here:

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS

PS – With MRT workouts leading the way in 2012…

With these workouts you’ll have…

…the exact prescription for fast fat loss from intervals and bodyweight training.

This is the REAL DEAL. And an enormous savings of a deal, too, but only until Thursday at midnight.

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You’ll soon be boosting your metabolism with proven, powerful fat burning workouts that you can do at home from one of the first trainers to introduce fat loss intervals to the world.

I’ve been using and preaching intervals and bodyweight exercises for over 13 years now, and having trained thousand of clients – in person and online – I know exactly what works.

You’re going to love these workouts to keep you lean – and even help you lose fat over the holidays.

At the TT Summit I shared my Kekich Credo notes with all TT Trainers. It was a document I have been building up for over 4 years, with each credo being followed by my personal thoughts on how it relates to fat loss and business.

The first credo may be the most important. It starts, “People will do almost anything to stay in their comfort zones. If you want to accomplish anything, get out of your comfort zone.”

Unless we get out of our comfort zone, the reality is that we won’t make breakthroughs in our lives, our businesses, or our health.

You simply can’t coast through life if you want to get better.

However, getting out of the old comfort zone is something everyone deals with and struggles to overcome.

When you have bad days, you’ll be tempted to return to your comfort zone habits, but it’s also the time when you need to fight against that the most.

But we have to fight it. Every day we MUST fight it. You’re fighting the good fight. And you’re going to win. We won’t quit. We never will.

Because the day we quit is the day we start living a life of regret.

That regret will be far more painful than any daily struggle we face while we work towards a better life. Whatever your goal, you must continue to learn and grow and have the discipline to do the things you don’t always necessarily want to do.

For my goal of helping one million men and women transform their lives, I need to build a team – including Certified TT Trainers and that can’t happen if I’m not willing to change & get out of my comfort zone. You can do it. You can break free from your comfort zone.

If you believe in yourself as much as I believe in you, you will succeed beyond your wildest dreams.

It may not be easy, but you can and will do it. I’ll be right here with you every step of the way.

Stay strong and never give in,

Craig

The most common question I get from trainers around the world is, “When will there be a Turbulence Training Certification in my area?”

Well, the great news is that you can have the certification in your house, at your computer, right now.

You see, every 4-6 weeks I accept up to 5 new TT Trainers into the Certification and get them started with their exam that is delivered both online and to the doorstep as DVDs.

Because of the global audience attracted by Turbulence Training, we now have TT Trainers in Australia, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Dubai, Holland, and Hong Kong – all thanks to the online delivery system.

After all, even with my travel schedule, I wouldn’t have the time or funds to visit all of those locations myself.

So if you want to become the next Certified Turbulence Trainer, I have just opened up 3 more spots here:

=> http://www.TurbulenceTrainingCertification.com/firstfifty

As you know, the Turbulence Training Certification is different from every other certification out there.

When you become a TT Trainer, you’ll instantly become part of the fitness industry’s biggest and boldest mission of helping over 1 million men and women transform their bodies and their lives.

Plus, you’ll received advanced program design education and Client Attraction secrets that have – until now – been limited to the world’s top trainers.

Here’s exactly what you’ll receive when you join the Turbulence Training Certification 1 Million Mission:

1. The Turbulence Training Certification Seminar (Value: $997)

You’ll receive instant access to the online video AND you’ll have the DVDs “delivered-directly-to-your-doorstep”.

The TT Certification was filmed live in Toronto featuring the best fat loss program design material of any Personal Training Certification.

2. Exclusive Licensed Access to the use of the registered Turbulence Training trademark (Value: Priceless)

You can’t put a value on being able to set yourself apart from every other trainer in your city when you become one of the limited number of trainers to get licensed access to use the Turbulence Training Registered Trademark in your business. Only Certified Turbulence Trainers will be able to give their clients OFFICIAL Turbulence Training workouts.

(I take the TT trademark VERY seriously, and have “dealt” with trainers in the past who have used the Turbulence Training name without permission.)

3. A Certified TT Trainer Listing on the Turbulence Training “Find a TT Trainer” Website (Value: Priceless)

As a TT Trainer, you will have your own dedicated webpage on the Turbulence Training Certification website, where you will be able to promote their services for your area.

I have a team of website experts standing by to drive traffic to those pages so that when folks in your town go on the Internet to look for a personal trainer, we’ll be working on getting your name to the top of the rankings.

Again, you can’t put a price on this benefit, because it could lead to any number of clients investing in your services.

4. Turbulence Training for Fat Loss and Turbulence Training 6-Month Bodyweight DVD Set. (Value: $297)

Along with the TT Certification Seminar videos, you’ll get a copy of the Turbulence Training for Fat Loss and Turbulence Training 6-Month Bodyweight DVDs to show you the complete library of exercise demonstrations for the most popular TT workouts. These will ensure you have everything you need to provide the perfect TT workouts to your clients.

5. “Done-for-You” Automatic Client Attraction Tools (Value: $795)

This bonus seminar footage shows you over a dozen tools you can use instantly and automatically in your business to attract more clients. And because they are easy to use, these tools will allow you to get more clients while you focus on what you want to do – and that is training clients.

6. Monthly Turbulence Training “Fat Loss Program Design and Fat Burning Research Update” Newsletter (Value: $97)

Each month, the latest issue of my TT Fat Loss Program Design and Research Update will be delivered directly to your doorstep, featuring exclusive access to the latest fat loss workout tips, fat burning exercises, and program design secrets of Craig Ballantyne and other Certified Turbulence Trainers.  You’ll also receive my insights on the latest fat burning research and how to use this science to help your clients get more results and transform their bodies.

7. Monthly Turbulence Training Audio Interview CD (Value $47)

This hour-long interrogation of one of the world’s best personal trainers will also be delivered directly to your doorstep each month. I’ll be grilling world-famous trainers, as well as “underground transformation specialists”, including other Certified Turbulence Trainers, so that we can discover new ways to get more results. It might even be YOU one day.
You’re easily going to be the most knowledgeable trainer in your town with these monthly updates.

8. Monthly Automatic Client Attraction “Done-For-You” Tools
(Value: $97)

With each month’s “Done-for-You” client attraction system, you’ll be able to just “plug and play” the system for more clients. This tool is delivered directly to your doorstep, for instant implementation to get more clients into your business and into the 1 Milllion Mission.

9. Monthly Client Attraction Audio Interview CD (Value: $47)

I’m really excited about this feature that gives you an insider interview with one of the world’s most successful fitness professionals, including other Certified Turbulence Trainers. Again, it might even be YOU one day. This audio will share exactly what you need to do in order to get more clients, build the best bootcamp, or open the best personal training facility in your town. Each CD will be packed with instant success tips and action plans.

10. A Turbulence Training Platinum Membership. (Value: $297)

For the life of your TT Trainer career, you’ll always receive a complimentary Platinum Membership to the TTMembers.com website, where you’ll have access to every program in the Turbulence Training library.

Total Value of the TT Certification – $2674

(Although frankly, it’s potentially priceless because of the access to the TT Trademark and your listing on the “Find a TT Trainer” website.)

But of course, that is not all. No way, not when you’re joining the First Fifty Club of the TT Certification.

Join the First Fifty Club here:

=> http://www.turbulencetrainingcertification.com/firstfifty

In addition to all of that, you’ll receive these bonuses if you are one of the first 50 trainers to get certified.

* Free Access to yearly TT Certification event (Value: $497)

* You’ll be “on my radar” for life, and I’ll be looking for new prosperity opportunities to offer you on an exclusive “first-dibs” access (Value: Again, priceless)

The total value of the TT Certification is well over $3000.

And if you add in what you’ll save by NOT having to fly half-way across the world to study in person and pay for a couple of nights in a hotel, and leave your business, the value of the online TT Certification delivery exceeds $7000.

But for the next 29 TT Trainers to join and fill out the remainder of the TT First Fifty Club, the investment in your TT Certification is only $995.

(There is also a two-payment plan option available.)

If you have any questions, please let me know. If not, I hope you’re as excited as I am to get started.

Reserve your TT Certification here:

=> http://www.turbulencetrainingcertification.com/firstfifty

To the 1 Million Mission and beyond,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Creator, Turbulence Training Certification

Today’s QnA mailbag gives you a really challenging bodyweight circuit and a link to one of my favorite Youtube videos that I’ve filmed.

But first, if you are a personal trainer and interested in learning how to use Turbulence Training in your workouts as well as getting more training clients, I’m having a two-day seminar in San Diego in late August.

Here’s the link to more information – plus a great audio interview I did with my friend Bedros Keuilian who will be my special guest at the TT Trainer Summit:

=> http://www.ttsummit.com/getwhatyouwant/

Bedros and I describe how trainers can build the personal training business they’ve always wanted.

Now for this week’s Turbulence Training QnA.

Question: “You have Cable Chops and Cable Face Pulls in the new TT for Buff Guys and Hot Gals. I need a substitute for those cable exercises and for V-Grip pullups? Can I also replace all barbell exercises with dumbbells as well (being that I don’t have a barbell)?” – Kbar12

Answer:

1) Cable chops replacement: Cross-body mountain climbers

2) Face Pull replacement: DB rear delt raise

3) V-Grip Pullups: DB row or DB Pullover

And yes, it’s not a problem to replace barbell exercises with dumbbell exercises, or vice-versa.

Question: “On your blog, you listed a “big shoulder warm-up” that you do before bench pressing. What does that include?” – Teddy

Answer: Great question.

Here’s how it goes:

1) Foam Rolling – 15 rolls for upper back, and then for the back of each shoulder
2) Arm Crosses – 20 reps per side
3) Band Pulls – 25 reps
4) Stick-ups – 20 reps
5) Stretching

I filmed a video of this warm-up here:

It’s an extremely thorough video, and I really enjoyed filming it for you.

As Certified TT Trainer Daniel Woodrum said, “I’ve been implementing these shoulder warm-up exercises on a daily basis for the past several months after they were presented in the TT trainer newsletter. There’s been a noticeable difference in my shoulder mobility and upper body lifts.

They are well worth the extra few minutes before a workout or even on off days at home. Great stuff Craig!”

Thanks Daniel.

Question: “I just finished up your TT Bodyweight Bodybuilding Workout C challenge this morning at 6:30am following a night of ] totally broken sleep .

All number’s are “as many reps as possible in 3 minutes” EXCEPT for the squats which were 5 minutes.

As instructed, there are 2 minutes of rest between exercises.

1 Chinups – 35 reps
2 Close stance squats – 163 reps
3 Close grip pushups – 69 reps
4 Burpee/Pullup combo – 17 reps
5 Reverse lunges – 92 reps
6 Stability ball jackknives – 46 reps
7 Stability ball leg curls – 70 reps
8 Inverted row on rings – 53 reps
9 Pushups – 80 reps

Total Score: 625 reps

I’m quite pleased with this score as I’ve been really inconsistent with my workouts over the last couple of months.

Anyone else up to the challenge and ready to beat my score?” - Neil

Answer: Neil, great work.

I’m going to pass this weekend, as I’ve just started up a new strength training program, but if anyone tries this out, let us know your score.

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer

Each afternoon at around 4:30pm, as my workday winds down, I do three things.

First, I make the next day’s “to do” list, starting with the most important priorities at the top, and I script out the next workday, including 60 minutes of writing done first thing in the morning when I’m at my best. I highly recommend taking this approach in your business so that you are prepared to get more done each day.

Second, I review my contact list, one that I’ve built up since 1998 when I attended my first training seminar in Nashville as a college student, and one that has grown to the most influential trainers and business builders in the fitness world and beyond. I make sure I don’t let 3 weeks go by without following up with these incredible people.

But third, and perhaps of even more interest to you, I review over a dozen of my “daily secret documents”. These are words of inspiration and business advice from some of the world’s greatest thinkers and business-building minds.

I start with my Gratitude Journal and a little exercise called “The 5 Achievements”. There are 5 steps to the gratitude journal, and 3 key steps to the achievement section.

After that I move to reflection on a Kekich Credo, then I study and apply a single
business building tip from 6 of my biggest mentors.

Next, there are 2 sets of writing rules that I go through, and I apply them to my work, seeing if I can use them in what I plan to write the next day.

It’s funny, each one of these tips and insights that I study appears to me as a horoscope reading appears someone who believes in astrology.

It always feels like I read the right tip at the right time when I review my daily documents.

For example, if I’m struggling with a business decision, it always seems like that day’s Kekich Credo or one of the tips from my mentors gives me an “A-ha” moment and helps me make my decision on the spot.

These insights always seem to speak directly to me, as though there was some cosmic intervention, rewarding me for my habit.

And so i continue on, reading one of the “7-Figure Habits” I collected at a seminar back in 2009, then one of my personal goals, then one of the items on my long-term vision for Turbulence Training (our goals through 2015).

Next up, an item from the Rockefeller Habits, and a reminder to apply the system
described in that book to increase the productivity of my team.

This is followed by a review of one of Warren Buffet’s investment principles, to guide me on making the right decisions as I invest time and effort into Turbulence Training opportunities. With so many joint ventures and deals proposed each day, I use Buffet’s system to help me decide on the right course of action.

And finally, into the home stretch. Just three more items. The first is a review of my 12 Personal Philosophies that guide my life and remove stress from the decision making process. Just as my Macbook has an operating system, I believe we should too. This helps my brain run at optimal speed because I don’t have to sweat the small stuff.

Next, a list of Opportunity Concepts. These are from one of my mentors, and are items that I need to consider when sharing the possibilities of the Turbulence Training Certification with other trainers. It reminds me of the obstacles that I must overcome, and would be perfect for helping trainers see the obstacles their clients must deal with before fully and completely trusting in your system.

And last but not least, I review one of the 127 TT workouts I’ve designed and one of the 217 exercises that have been included in TT programs over the years, just as a reminder of what has worked in the past. This is particularly pivotal if I’m in the process of designing a new program and need inspiration. Often I forget about a great exercise that worked 2 years ago, and it becomes the perfect fit in a new program.

So that’s what I do, all in about 15 minutes, at the end of each workday.

And we’ll go over these in much greater detail at the TT Summit – this is the FIRST time ever that I will reveal my Daily Secret Documents in full.

Please save these dates and reserve your spot at the Summit here:

=> http://www.TTSummit.com

Trainers from as far away as Manchester, England, and Australia will be joining us, as will Client Attraction expert, Bedros Keuilian. Tomorrow I’ll share with you one of the most powerful things Bedros has ever written (I reviewed it in my Daily Document session on Wednesday afternoon and it hit me like a ton of bricks).

In addition, during my time on stage with you, I’ll also be…

- Taking you through 2 bootcamp workout (one each morning)
- Giving you the 5 essential Transformation components for your clients & your business
- Showing you the hottest new workouts methods working with TT members today

And much, much more. It’s going to be a powerful two days.

This is the biggest weekend of my life, and I’ll hope you join me. It truly is the result of over 20 years of study, since the day I picked up my first MuscleMag and set up a home gym in my parent’s basement, I’ve been building my own philosophy and system to share with the world.

And that’s what I’ll be doing on August 26-27th in San Diego.

I can’t wait to meet you there.

Please save these dates and reserve your spot here:

=> http://www.TTSummit.com

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Certified Turbulence Trainer

PS – You can still be one of the first 50 trainers to get 3 incredible bonuses when you reserve your spot.

First, you’ll get to join Bedros and I at a special VIP reception on Friday night. Heather, my event co-ordinator will be taking care of us all with refreshments after a hard day of bootcamp workouts and networking.

Second, you’ll get access to the online videos from Bedros’ Fitness Business Summit where I spoke last March. We’ll send those over to you ASAP.

Third, you’ll also get access to another trainer business seminar that Bedros and I are having in Las Vegas this October, where we’ll be focusing on teaching trainers how to improve their websites and run seminars. Big B (Bedros) is calling it, “The Las Vegas Project”.

You can just imagine there will be some fun at that one. And we’ll have a blast in San Diego too.

Please make sure to reserve your spot and bonuses here before the price increases by
$100 on Tuesday, July 26th:

=> http://www.TTSummit.com

Alright, that’s it…off to put together a few more ideas for our morning bootcamp
sessions. I’ll be bringing the energy for that – hope you will too.