I find I have a lot more energy when I'm in full training mode, and I use Turbulence Training (TT) almost exclusively in my weight training. My energy levels seem to be directly associated with how much excess fat weight I carry around, and TT keeps it off better than anything I've tried. 

Of course, I follow the eating guidelines of "Get Lean" as well, and this goes a long way toward keeping me filled with the right foods. It's basically hard work plus clean eating. It's the efficiency of TT that makes it more appealing to me than any other routine I've followed for any length of time.


CB: What time of day do you train and how do you structure your meals around this training time?

TT:

Craig, as you may recall, when I started getting into shape last year, after a 25 year layoff, I made the commitment to work out the first thing every morning so that nothing would get in the way of my training. 

After reaching my weight loss goals last year, and working it into my schedule differently, I moved my workout time to early evenings, right after I get home from work. I eat my regular noon meal, something like cottage cheese or tuna with some good carbs, and then I have an afternoon snack of high protein content. Then, when I get home from work, the first thing I do is drink a half serving of a protein shake, or eat some cottage cheese. This gives me about a 30 minute time period before I get my clothes changed and head off to the gym, which is perfect for digesting it. 

I hit the weights hard, which with TT takes about 40 minutes, and then I get on the elliptical or bike for my HIIT (interval training). As soon as I get off the machine, I drink a protein shake. I'm usually finished with the whole thing around 6:30 p.m. At that time, my wife and I usually have dinner. On workout days especially, I make sure my evening meal has some excellent protein choices, low fat, and good carbohydrates.


CB: What nutrition tips work best for you?

TT: 

I'm no expert on nutrition, but my experience this past year is that I need a little more carbohydrates than what a lot of the newer nutrition programs are recommended. When I drop carbohydrates to a minimal level, it does seem to have an effect on my energy levels. I think of carbohydrates as an energy provider, and on workout days, I make sure I get enough carbohydrates to get my energy level where it needs to be for my workout.


CB: So overall, what is your impression of Turbulence Training?

TT: 

It keeps it from getting boring, and I have a bit of a creative streak in me. This seems to keep things interesting. No matter what workout I'm doing, the Turbulence Training program is the design I use.

There are three basic things I do, no matter whether or not the exact exercises are called for in TT:

1. Do 18-22 sets, emphasizing full body. Sometimes, I may emphasize certain muscle groups for an entire workout, but that's rare. I usually make sure there is some impact on every muscle group at each workout.

2. Do "superset" style without a rest period between sets within each superset. Each superset is designed as a push-pull superset, or sometimes just the use of opposing muscle groups. I like push-pull supersets best.

(CB note: Here's a tough push-pull superset from Get Lean that you can do in a crowded gym or at home - DB Presses & DB Rows)

3. Every workout ends in an hour or less and is capped off with a very intense HIIT session. I don't let myself feel guilty if I only have time to do a 12 to 15 minute HIIT. The intensity is so great that I don't have to worry about whether I'm working hard enough or not. 


CB: Do you have a favorite part of the workout?

TT:

It's basically a flurry of non-stop activity, so I don't really think about favorite parts. However, I think I enjoy the various forms of rows that I employ in TT. Your program calls for Seated Cable Rows and DB Rows, and I have gotten so much stronger in these that I probably have to say I enjoy these most of all. 

Truly, though, getting finished each day is what I like best. I always do a full body assessment of how I feel after each workout. 

Seldom do I walk away from a TT workout thinking I could have worked a little harder on any one muscle group. When it's done, I'm spent. Maybe, it's just because I turn 50 years old this year, but I've talked to a lot of younger guys who are doing TT as well, and they say the same thing.


CB: How do these workouts compare to others that you have done in the past?

TT: 

The intensity is awesome. From the time I drink my pre-workout shake until I finish HIIT an hour or so later, it's like I'm heading down the field on a long run, and I'm not going to let anyone keep me from scoring. I don't stop for anything. If an area is being used, I just go to the next superset and pick the other one later in the workout. I think the benefit of TT is that it is very time-efficient and manageable, and it's really hard to get bored with it.


CB: What are the health benefits you have achieved in your return to training?

TT: 

In short, I have better health, stronger muscle (and more of it), great cardio endurance for my every day life, and I'm looking good. 

Altogether, these benefits have helped me enjoy my life a lot more, and that's the ultimate benefit as far as I'm concerned. My life is much better disciplined now, and even when I cheat on my eating, I don't worry about it any more. I know the commitment is strong, and I'll get back. This has caused me to enjoy life to the fullest. Recently, I got into an elite musical performing group, and I find that I have much better stamina than before, and a whole lot more motivation to succeed and to live a better life. 

Recently, you were made aware that I had given my body a break for a month or so. That went on a lot longer than I intended, and consequently, I put on about 10 pounds. I must say, however, that I knew all I had to do was start back on my TT workouts, and it would all come back to me. 

Thanks to some of the regulars on my website forum, I got kicked back into high gear, and I'm my way to celebrating my 50th birthday in September in the best condition of my life, even better shape than I was in when I was a collegiate athlete in two sports. I owe it to Turbulence Training and the motivation I've received from you and my forum friends at http://fittobemen.com/.

CB: Thanks Todd. Keep up the great work on your healthy lifestyle. It's been a pleasure hearing about your hard work and watching your progress.

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