following advanced metabolic training questions just
for you. For those that don’t know, Craig is my favorite
Q: You’ve talked about metabolic resistance training (MRT)
a lot, but what are MCT and MFF workouts? –
A.Answer from Craig:
The MCT is something that was inspired by a call I had with
Alwyn Cosgrove.He mentioned his clients performing metabolic workouts on
back to back days, with one day being heavy MRT workouts
and the next day being a higher-rep, conditioning-style
group workout (similar to a bootcamp).
I started designing programs like this for my clients and the
response was incredible. In fact, the first workout I designed
using the MCT has been my most popular this year.
My clients want to train hard, work up a sweat and burn calories
and fat, and the combo of MRT and MCT workouts is almost the
perfect plan.
I say “almost”, because recently I’ve stumbled across one more
piece to the fat loss puzzle, and that was adding metabolic fat
loss finishers (MFF) in place of regular interval training.
The biggest benefit is simply that my clients can now get maximum
results without traditional interval-cardio equipment like
treadmills or bikes. You can use dumbbells, kettlebells, or just
your bodyweight for metabolic finishers as you’ll see in a moment.
And so that’s how the 24-7 workouts go:
MRT
MCT
MFF
All in under 40-45 minutes, three times per week.
Get the full 8-week 24-7 fat loss workout program here.
Q: What is better – metabolic finishers or cardio?
Answer from Craig:
I know for certain that metabolic finishers are far
superior to regular cardio for getting a lean, sexy
body. Then again, regular cardio often doesn’t
accomplish too much anyway.
The key with both finishers and interval training – and
even cardio – is to cause depletion of muscle energy
stores (i.e. glycogen depletion). This causes ‘turbulence’
on the muscles and in turn, turbulence causes the
magical post-workout afterburn.
Your muscles don’t care if it is traditional sprint interval
training on a bike (like the original interval training fat
loss studies used) or goblet squats and burpees in a finisher.
All that matters is the depletion – and you can get that without
traditional cardio equipment thanks to the MFF setup.
Q: What’s 24/7 Fat Loss all about?
Answer from Craig:
It’s about time that a complete blueprint was put together
showing our clients exactly what to do every hour of every
day to burn fat.
Joel Marion and I are taking the guesswork out of fat loss.
Joel’s providing the step-by-step nutrition and I’ve created
a complete workout plan using MRT–MCT, and MFF – the three
best components of fast fat burning workouts – according to
both my research and experience.
Get the full 24-7 Fat Burning System here.
Q: Hi, I have one quick question. Do any of the 24-7 exercises
have to be done with gym equipment in the gym? I have free
weights, benches, etc.. but I only work out at home which I
love especially with Craig Ballantyne’s programs. – Susan
Answer from Craig:
Hi Susan, yes, all of the workouts include just a bench, a
ball, and free weights. You don’t need barbells or fancy
gym machines. It’s a typical Craig Ballantyne style set-up
in terms of equipment, but with the latest fat burning
techniques to really push your results to new levels.
And if you get the follow along online videos, you’ll get to
do the workouts with me and watch me work just as hard as you.
Q: I know it just came out but I was wondering if I could do
traditional intervals right after workouts. Thanks. The
program looks great. – TT
Answer from Craig:
Whoa Nelly, you won’t want anything to do with intervals on
the same day as the workouts. No need to add them after
your workouts, trust me.
With the MRT–MCT–MFF combined with Joel’s nutrition, you’ll
get great results without spending an hour in the gym.
Join me in the 24-7 Workouts here.
Burning fat always,
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS, CTT
Co-Creator, 24-7 Fat Loss
It is essential for everyone to do basic workouts. This could be done at home also. All you need to do is buy fitness equipments for home
Is there adifference between Metabolic Resistance Conditioning Training AND Circuit Training
It’s the same.