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Turbulence Training review
A short-interval fat-loss workout program by Craig Ballantyne, USD 27 against a stated USD 99, sold with a long letter that says cardio is as bad as cheeseburgers. The page quotes more than one refund period.
Worth a look
The price is low, the author is named and the training idea (short high-intensity intervals plus strength work) is a mainstream one. The sales letter, though, uses aggressive claims: cardio as 'a big fat lie', one study quoted as both 450 percent and ten times more fat loss, 'look 10-15 years younger', a USD 99 'regular' anchor and a timer. The refund wording also varies (60, 90 days), so rely on the shorter. As an inexpensive workout plan it is fair; as a shortcut it is not, and the cardio-bashing is not evidence.
- Price
- $27
- Billing
- One-time payment
- Best for
- People who like short, equipment-light interval workouts and want a low-cost structured plan
- Not for
- Anyone with heart or joint problems starting intense intervals without medical clearance, or expecting dramatic results from short sessions alone
Turbulence Training at a glance
Turbulence Training is a digital fat-loss program from strength coach Craig Ballantyne, who presents himself as a certified Turbulence Trainer and a writer for Men's Health and Women's Health. The sales letter argues that long, slow cardio sabotages fat loss, citing studies it says show interval-style workouts burning 200 or 450 percent more fat and cutting belly fat by 17 percent in an hour of exercise a week, and promises 'a lean body' on short workouts of 30 minutes or less, done at home with little equipment. The package, per a sister site's check, includes 24 follow-along videos and a 12-week program with exercise and nutrition guides. The page offers USD 27 against a claimed USD 99, says you have 90 days for a full refund (and elsewhere describes a risk-free trial), and a timer is present.
- Language
- English
- Format
- Follow-along videos and PDF guides (per a sister site's check)
- Workouts
- Short interval sessions, 30 minutes or less
- Price
- USD 27 against a stated USD 99
- Refund window
- Page quotes 60 and 90 days; checkout standard is 60 days
- Author
- Craig Ballantyne
- Equipment
- Mostly bodyweight or minimal, per the page
- Timer
- Present on the page
The idea
Short bursts of hard work with brief rests, done three days a week, replace long steady cardio. The letter says such workouts burn more fat and keep your metabolism raised after you finish. High-intensity intervals are a recognised training method, but the page overstates how much better they are.
Claims to treat with care
The letter says cardio 'ruins your ability to burn fat', quotes a 1994 study as both '450% more fat' and '9 times more fat', cites a list of athletes who died, and promises you can look 10-15 years younger. Testimonials describe large fat losses. These are the seller's selection.
Price, anchors and refund
USD 27 is shown as half off a USD 99 regular price that we cannot verify. The letter mentions a 90-day refund and a risk-free trial; ClickBank's standard window is 60 days. The price comes from the seller's pages; we could not open the ClickBank order form to confirm the final amount, taxes or upsells.
Who is behind it
Craig Ballantyne is named, and the page says his sites have more than 205,000 subscribers, a claim we could not verify.
Pros and cons
What works
- Low price
- Named author
- Short workouts with little equipment
- Refund offered
What does not
- Cardio-bashing and a self-contradicting study figure
- USD 99 'regular price' anchor and a timer
- Refund wording varies (60/90 days)
- Intense intervals need medical clearance for some people
Turbulence Training FAQ
How much is Turbulence Training?
USD 27 on the page, against a claimed USD 99.
Do I need a gym?
The page says you can train at home with little or no equipment.
Is cardio really bad?
No. The page exaggerates; both cardio and strength training have health benefits.
Is there a refund?
The page says 90 days in one place and a shorter trial in another; ClickBank's standard window is 60 days.
The bottom line
The price is low, the author is named and the training idea (short high-intensity intervals plus strength work) is a mainstream one. The sales letter, though, uses aggressive claims: cardio as 'a big fat lie', one study quoted as both 450 percent and ten times more fat loss, 'look 10-15 years younger', a USD 99 'regular' anchor and a timer. The refund wording also varies (60, 90 days), so rely on the shorter. As an inexpensive workout plan it is fair; as a shortcut it is not, and the cardio-bashing is not evidence.
If you want a product in this category that we rate higher, Health Protocols: 63 Sleep, Energy and Focus Protocols (ebook) scores 7.4/10 and is rated Worth it.
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