Having a schedule packed full of clients is great until you realize that you’re working 12 hour days, 6 days a week.  I don’t know about you, but I’m done working 12 hour days to make a good living as a personal trainer.

Unless you’re a trainer to the stars, you know exactly what I mean!

Fitness bootcamps are, by far, the best way to make more money in less time as a personal trainer.  How does $100, $150, or even $200 per hour sound to you?  Pretty good, right?  I thought so!  Plus, you help your clients save money so they can work with you even longer.

This is easily achievable for even the newest personal trainers as long as you have a solid plan of action to follow with which you can build a popular AND profitable bootcamp business.  I stumbled across a great blueprint one day while looking for bootcamp exercise ideas online.  I credit nearly all of my successful bootcamps to this program.

The program is called Turbulence Training Bootcamp Workouts created by Craig Ballantyne.  It is literally a bootcamp business in a box and makes it super simple to start a profitable bootcamp business.

Why Should You Try TT Bootcamp Workouts?

I consider myself a pretty good…no, very good personal trainer with great education and experience.  I’m pretty good at designing health and fitness programs and keeping things fun for clients.  However, I’m always open to learning new things from different people to keep things fresh…especially from people who know what they’re doing.

Craig Ballantyne knows what he’s doing.  He’s a Men’s Health Expert and author of the original (and super popular) Turbulence Training program.  He knows how to design workouts that get results and keep people interested.  The last thing you want is a group of people who aren’t getting results and are bored on top of it.

With TT Bootcamp workouts you get 21 done-for-you workouts saving hours of your own time trying to design a variety of workouts.  If you’re just getting started, these workouts will help you launch a successful bootcamp quickly.

You Don’t Need ANY Equipment!

The workouts are designed to be done virtually anywhere with any number of clients.  If you’ve attempted to run a bootcamp you know that finding the space and equipment for a large group of people can be difficult and a logistical nightmare.

With these workouts you can literally start a fun, effective bootcamp tomorrow without spending a penny on equipment.

Of course, if you have equipment and want to use it…he has you covered there as well!

Start-up Blueprint

As a “bonus” or supplement to the workout guide, Craig shows you how to market your bootcamp so you can turn it into a 6 Figure business.  An extremely valuable bonus for the marketing challenged such as myself.

Whether you’re looking to add a little variety to your bootcamps or take your bootcamp business to the next level then these proven workouts are the solution for you.

I hear that question nearly as often as, “How do I get a nice, flat stomach?”  Especially, from my female clients.

Build it and they will come!  When you address the needs and wants of your clients they will be much more likely to rave about their results to friends which means more clients for you.

When implemented with well rounded boot camp routines, they exercises will develop strong, toned backsides that will look good in bikinis and board shorts alike!

1) 1-leg squats sitting back onto a bench into a forward lunge

-  This is pretty much exactly as it sounds.  Ideally, you’ll have a bench of some sort to aid in the 1-leg squat which is a difficult exercise without.  Have your clients perform a single 1-leg squat immediately followed by a single forward lunge.  Perform 8-10 reps before switching legs.  This one is a killer and will add some variety to your arsenal.

2) Overhead Squats

-  A barbell overhead squat is an advanced exercise that takes great flexibility and strength to perform properly.  A scaled back, “barbell-less” version is a great way to increase flexibility and squat form…not to mention a glute killer!  Simply instruct your clients to clasp their hands together and extend their arms (palms up, reaching for the sky) straight up behind their ears.  Perform 8-12 reps.

The key to good glute activation is proper form.  Hands high, arms behind the ears, and weight on the heels throughout the entire motion.  Squats performed with heels off the ground reduce glute activation and work primarily the quads in addition to putting excessive stress on the knees.

3)  Crossover Lunges

-  Again, this is just as it sounds.  Instead of bringing the lead leg straight forward, cross the lead leg over the rear leg.  Push off from the heel for maximum glute activation.  Perform 8-12 reps.

4)  Squat Jumps

-  Squat jumps not only blast the legs and glutes, they also get the heart rate going.  Proper technique is important here as well.  Majority of the movement occurs through the heels and hips with ankle extension occurring only during the jump.  Upon landing, it’s important to drive the hips down and back to really hit the buns.  My clients love to hate squat jumps!

5)  Jumping Lunges

-  Just as effective as jumping squats and a whole lot tougher (according to some).  Start in a lunge position with one foot forward and one behind.  Jump as high as possible and alternate legs in the air landing with the opposite foot in front.  Perform 10-12 reps on each leg.

6)  Bounding

-  There a number of variations of bounds that can be performed, but the two most basic are the two-legged “frog jump” and one-legged forward jump.  These are basically squat jumps, but instead of jumping straight up and down the goal is to jump as far forward as possible.  The landing and deceleration phase are important.  Use the legs, hips, and butt to absorb the landing keeping the knees behind the toes as best as possible.  Bounds are great for overall leg and glute development.

I can’t stress the importance of proper technique enough!  Squats and lunges performed on the toes will do very little for the glutes and are only good for burning quads.  Also, many people have weak glutes due to inactivity and poor posture which leads to buckling knees during the upward motion during squats and lunges.  Instruct your clients to push their knees outwards if you see that their knees are buckling inwards.  This will lead to much greater glute activation.

To Your Success and Nice Butts,

Adam Jay

Fitness boot camps have become a popular way for many to get help from health and fitness experts.  Fitness boot camps provide an effective way to get help without breaking the bank.  While they may not be “one-on-one,” boot camps still provide the structure and motivation so many need when it comes to an exercise regime.  Even better, they can be the best way to melt away body fat with their combination of cardio and resistance training.  Boot camp workouts are typically structured in a circuit-style manner where there is very little down-time and a lot of calorie burning exercises.  The fast pace of the circuits combined with the group atmosphere are a fun and effective way to get results quickly for those who are willing to work hard.

How are boot camps a win-win?  For one, they save clients a ton of money over one-on-one training sessions.  Boot camps typically cost anywhere from $10 to $30 per session versus the $40 to $100+ per session good trainers charge for personal training sessions.  Some boot camps even charge a flat monthly rate for unlimited sessions.  Trainers, on the other hand, can make more money in less time with fitness boot camps.  Twenty clients paying $10 per session equals out to $200; not a bad hourly rate.  One session per day, 5 days a week pays out $1000 per week.  Any trainer will tell you that $48k per year is a good income especially with only 1 hour of work per day.  Most trainers have to work 8-12 hour days to earn that kind of income.  Trainers who are savvy in their marketing can easily push the six figure income mark.

Building a six figure boot camp business may sound ambitious and out-of-reach to some, but it’s easier than many might think.  With the proper marketing plan and a little hard work, a six figure boot camp can be built from scratch in just a few short months.  There are millions of people out there who need and want help with their health and fitness goals, but can’t afford traditional personal training.  The personal trainers who provide an affordable solution with fitness boot camps and group exercise programs will have a lucrative, long-lasting business on their hands.

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If you don’t know what it is, let me fill you in a really quick.

It’s no secret that fitness boot camps are THE best way to make a great living as a personal trainer. When done the right way, you can easily make six figures running a boot camp; and you can do it without slaving 12 hours a day with clients. We’ve all been there and that’s a good way to burn out quick.

In Turbulence Training Boot Camp 2.0, Craig gives you the blueprint on a silver platter. Everything from the workouts to the exact marketing plan to have a steady stream of boot camp clients knocking at your door.

You can get all of the details at the TT Boot Camp website, but I will tell you this. The information in TT Boot Camp 2.0 was a huge eye opener for me. I already had a successful personal training and boot camp business when I stumbled across this product, but I realized that I was leaving A LOT of money on the table and spending way more time than was necessary.

In fact, one video alone (the one with Steve Hochman) made the investment worth while. A couple of strategies he shares can help you double your income in a matter of weeks. Really solid stuff!

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To Your Success,
Adam

When you travel, you worry about missing your workouts and eating poorly…So you must plan ahead for both (apples and almonds for planes, trains, & automobiles)…and bodyweight circuits for “no-equipment fat burning”. These bodyweight circuits can double as great workouts for your fitness boot camps, as well!

And while I have bodyweight exercises that are just as hard as the bench press and barbell squat in one of my bodyweight workouts, today we’ll focus on replacing intervals with bodyweight circuits.

To do a bodyweight circuit…

a) Pick 3 lower body exercises

b) Pick 3 upper body exercises

c) Alternate between a lower and upper body exercise without rest, till you are done all 6 exercises

d) Rest a minute.

e) Repeat 2-3 more times until you are done 20 minutes

For example, this is a great circuit that doesn’t need any equipment

1) Prisoner Squat (12 repetitions)
2) Elevated Pushups (8 reps per side)
3) Single-Leg Deadlift (10 reps per side)
4) Close-grip Pushups (As many reps as possible)
5) Jumping Jacks (30-60 reps)
6) Cross-Body Mountain Climber (12 reps per side)

Whew. That’s pretty advanced…for a beginner, we’d slow it down like this and take some breaks between exercises…

1) Wall Squat (8 reps)
2) Kneeling Elevated Pushup (5 reps per side)
3) Lying 1-leg Hip Extension (8 reps per side)
4) Plank (30 second hold)
5) Jumping Jacks (5-10 reps)
6) Side Plank (15 second hold per side)

So whether you’re on the road and need a kick-ass workout you can do in your hotel room or you’re looking for some workouts for your boot camps, this circuit should get the job done!

About the Author

Craig Ballantyne is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and writes for Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, Maximum Fitness, Muscle and Fitness Hers, and Oxygen magazines. His trademarked Turbulence Training fat loss workouts have been featured multiple times in Men’s Fitness and Maximum Fitness magazines, and have helped thousands of men and women around the world lose fat, gain muscle, and get lean in less than 45 minutes three times per week. For more information on the Turbulence Training workouts that will help you burn fat without long, slow cardio sessions or fancy equipment, visit Turbulence Training for Fat Loss

That doesn’t mean that there isn’t competition and that the money comes easy.  Personal training takes a lot of time and we often find ourselves trading hours for dollars.  Unless you’re training the super rich, celebrities, or professional athletes you likely are not making the money you deserve and not helping as many people.

Boot camps are quickly becoming a popular to train clients.  It’s a win-win for both parties.  Fitness boot camps allow trainers to help more people and make more money while providing an affordable way for clients to get personal training.

If you are a personal trainer thinking about starting a fitness boot camp, here are some tips to help you get started.

1)  The first thing you need to do is decide who your boot camp will target.  There are many groups of people and occassions to which you can market your boot camp.  You can target brides-to-be, grooms-to-be, new moms, kids, bikini boot camps, abs, spring breakers, or just the general population looking to lose weight and get in shape.

Who you target will depend on what time of year it is, but there are always people with good reasons why they need to get in shape.  Determing who you will target will help you figure out how to market to your crowd.

2)  At the beginning of each boot camp you need to hold an “orientation” session.  This will allow you to lay the expectations for both yourself and the participants…they know what to expect of you and what you expect of them  This way, they’re mentally prepared for the experience in the coming weeks.

3)  Be creative!  Step outside the normal push-up, squat, lunge, and jumping jack routine.  Think up some fun games and exercises that get people moving and keep things fresh.  Push-ups, squats, lunges, and jumping jacks are good, but figure out a fun way to incorporate them into your boot camp workouts.  You’ll be amazed at the things you can do with grade school games such as tag and ultimate frisbee.  Find a local park and have a blast!

4)  Even though you’re training a group of people, it’s important that you pay attention to each individual client.  They’re paying you to train them so make sure that you’re meeting their needs and they are doing the right things to accomplish their goals.

5) While most boot camps are exercise oriented, you can’t forget about nutrition.  Nutrition is what will make or break a boot campers success.  There are two ways, or a combination of both, that you can do this.  The first is to hold a nutrition seminar to educate the participants on proper nutrition.  You can present general nutrition information and hold a Q&A session at the end.

The best, yet most time consuming, way to do it is to schedule individual sessions with each boot camper to design specific nutrition plans.  I love doing this because it gives you the opportunity to really get to know each client and help them reach their goals.  This will help them tremendously and set you up with a long term client.  It will take more of your time, but it is definitely worth it.

Boot camps are a great way to increase your revenue and they can be an absolute blast.  Just make sure that you still pay attention to the needs of each individual.  Do this and you will have a lucrative business on your hands.

By Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS

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If you’ve been struggling to get flat, sexy abs and burn belly fat with traditional workouts, then you are going to love these 5 weird abdominal exercise and diet tips.

Over the last 13 years as a trainer and athlete, I’ve been studying every expert and research study I can find about the best way to get flat abs.

Today, you’ll discover 5 weird tips you might not know when it comes to getting a flat stomach and firm abs.

#1 – The best interval training work-to-rest ratio for losing belly fat might be 1-to-1.5.

In an Australian study, researchers found that doing intervals for

8 seconds followed by 12 seconds of rest resulted in significantly more belly fat burning than long slow cardio.

Now I know that 8 seconds on and 12 seconds off sounds a little annoying (just try doing that on a machine), but the good news is that these researchers found that going for 24 seconds followed by a

36 second rest works just as well for boosting fat burning hormones.

#2 – Dr. Chris Mohr’s #1 weird diet tip is…

I just finished up a fat loss nutrition interview with Dr.

Mohr and he told me that his simple, yet slightly weird #1 diet tip for fat loss is…

“Get almost all of your carbohydrates from fruits and vegetables.”

I really liked that tip because I’ve been telling people this for years, and it’s part of the Fat Loss Foundation you’ll discover in my Simple Nutrition manual & DVD.

#3 – You need to be able to do a Plank exercise for 2 minutes.

Dr. Stuart McGill, the world’s leading expert on low back health, says in his book that a person with fit abs should be able to do a plank exercise for 2 minutes straight.

If you can’t do the plank for 2 minutes, then you need to lose belly fat and you need to get an abdominal workout DVD program that works your abs properly.

Here are the best abdominal exercises DVDs you can get:

=> Turbulence Training For Abs

#4 – New research shows that supersets training burns more calories than traditional straight set resistance training.

And that’s exactly what you’ll get in every short, burst exercise workout.

The short, burst superset programs save you time (getting you done in half the time of a traditional resistance workout) while helping you burn more fat.

#5 – To see your abs, a man will need to be close to 10% fat and a woman will need to be at about 16% fat.

Of course, the more muscle you have, the easier it will be too see your abs, so you’ll still be able to see a 4-pack on muscular guys when they have 12-13% fat.

But the bottom line is that you need to use the Simple Nutrition plan combined with the short, burst exercise workouts to burn belly fat to see your sexy abs.

BONUS Tip – A great way to work your abs harder than normal planks is the Stability Ball Plank.

Research reported in Men’s Health magazine reported this exercise to be 30% harder on your abs than a regular plank.

And last Friday I used an interesting technique with this exercise that caused my abs to be sore for days. But that’s another story for another weird abdominal exercise article – coming soon!

Remember, for the best flat abdominal exercises and belly fat burning circuits, you need the TT for Abs Home Exercise DVDs & Simple Nutrition plan from this website:

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“The TT 30-Minute Bootcamp 2K10″

Warm-up (20 seconds per exercise) – 5 minutes
- Jumping Jacks
- Prisoner Squat
- Off-Set Pushup
- Duck Under
- Arm Crosses
- Rest 1 minute and repeat 1 more time.

Water Break – 1 minute

TT Strength Circuit (20 seconds per exercise) – 5 minutes
- Vertical Jump or 1-Leg Deadlift (20 seconds per side)
- Spiderman Climb Pushup or T-Pushup
- Optional: Pull-up, Inverted Row, or DB Row
- Rest 1 minute and then repeat 1 more time.

Water Break – 1 minute

TT Depletion Circuit (20 seconds per exercise) – 10 minutes
- Bodyweight Squat
- Decline Pushup or Close-Grip Pushup
- Reverse Lunge (20 seconds per side)
- Cross-Body Mountain Climber
- 1-Leg RDL (20 seconds per side)
- Plank (60 seconds)
- Run in Place
- Rest 1 minute and repeat 1-2 more times.

Cool-down, Stretching & Water Break – 7 minutes
*****************************************************

That’s it.

Enjoy!

Your friend,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Author, TTBootcamp Workouts

I saw a perfectly terrible example of it this morning.

As you might know, I walk my puppy, Bally the Dog, every morning here in Toronto, and five times per week we walk by a bootcamp class.

And every single day these trainers are doing something wrong.

Today, the big mistake was letting the class do the exercises with bad form.

Back when I was training 8-12 clients per day, I would get SEETHING mad watching other trainers put their clients through exercises while allowing bad form.

I bet my BP went to 220/160 watching that crap.

So negligent, and so ignorant.

Don’t you agree that this is irresponsible?

Teaching someone to do an exercise is NOT hard!

I just don’t understand why trainers allow bad form. So what if you are training 10-20 people at the same time, there’s no reason to allow it.

I know you’re sitting there nodding your head and agreeing with me.

I bet you see bad form all the time and it probably makes you mad too.

So let’s agree to do something about it. Let’s agree to commit to stressing proper form in our classes…after all, that will give our clients BETTER results!

Let me know how your fight against bad form goes,
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS

So here we go:

#5 – Recent research shows shuttle-running is tougher than running intervals in a straight line…

…so if you want to help your clients burn fat faster than ever, make sure you incorporate old-school shuttle runs (i.e. classic suicide type drills) into your fat burning interval programs.

#4 – Encourage your clients to use a food log. When they ask why, tell them I said so.

No seriously, tell them this:

“According to Men’s Health (Feb 2009, p 38), keeping a food log helped subjects lose 3.5 more pounds than subjects that didn’t keep the log.”

#3 – Demand that your clients hit a personal best in each workout.

This is an oldie, but a goodie. There are a few reasons you need to do this:

a) First of all, everyone loves progress, and if you can get them to achieve a record each workout (i.e. could be # of pushups, plank time, etc.), then they will feel a HUGE sense of accomplishment

b) More personal bests = more results. Plain and simple.

c) They will get addicted to the workouts, and always want to come back for more attempts at breaking records…thus becoming raving fans of your camps and referral machines.

#2 – Remind them that they need you, and here’s the proof:

“According to Men’s Health magazine, (Dec, 2009), beginners who work with trainers get more results than beginners who workout by themselves”. Guaranteed.

#1 – Bring a motivational quote to every class.

You might say it at the start, middle and end of every class, or you might print it out and give everyone the quote to take with them, or you might simply put it on your bootcamp’s Facebook fan page every morning.

Regardless of how you deliver the motivation, I promise you that it will keep your campers connected to you AND it will elevate your expert status even more in their eyes.

Here’s the first motivational quote you can share with them:

“Be loud and proud of the healthy changes you are making in your life. There are many more folks secretly wishing someone will take charge and be a healthy role model for them. It might not happen overnight, but if you continue to lead by healthy example – without preaching or being condescending – you can build an entourage that will help you reach the next level.” – Craig Ballantyne

Helping you and your clients get more results,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Author, TT Bootcamps