Mike Lanzalone

Mike Lanzalone Workouts

Mike Lanzalone has been using Turbulence Training style workouts for over a decade, since he first started training with me in 1999 at McMaster University, where Mike was playing rugby.

Since then, Mike Lanzalone has continued to use my training systems – with a short break from 2004-2006 – and with Mike’s help, I’ve even developed a trademarked muscle-building and fat loss workout system that thousands of Turbulence Training readers all over the world have used in their own workouts.

Recently Mike Lanzalone went on holiday and was planning on being out and about and wanted to look his best. It’s also important for Mike to look and feel fit for his job in the hectic advertising world where he works long hours.

It’s particularly tough, as many business folks know, to have a lot of client dinners and be able to keep off the belly fat, all while still finding time to exercise.

But that’s one thing about Mike Lanzalone, I have to give him credit, he’s always MADE time to exercise, which is an important mindset shift. Most people will never find time to workout, they’ll only be able to succeed if they make time to workout. That means setting your workouts just like sales appointments.

Mike Lanzalone 1999

Mike’s been doing that since way back in 1999, and it’s paid off big time in how he has been able to remain so fit for the past decade while so many other advertising and business executives have let themselves go after they leave college.

But not Mike. He continued with Rugby training for a while after 1999, but then in 2006 we started on these new hybrid workouts to completely recharge his physique and athleticism. Plus, over the years, Mike Lanzalone had built up some injury issues from constant bodybuilding style training, and we needed a new type of Turbulence Training to fix those issues, build muscle, and burn fat.

So that’s how these new workouts came to be. And it’s been a lot of fun putting together these workouts for Mike over the years. After about two years of experimenting, things finally clicked in 2009 when I gave him what he called his best workout ever.

We put that together as the TT Reformed Fat Loss program of May 2009, all based on his reformed training that shifted from bodybuilding – which can pound the joints and cause shoulder injuries – over to athletic Turbulence Training style supersets with bodyweight movements, all combined to help you gain muscle and lose fat at the same time.

The results were tremendous. And so it has gone for a few more years, leading up to the latest program that I designed for Mike Lanzalone as he got ready for his trip and for his busiest summer ever in the advertising world.

Now I warned him in advance, because it is slightly experimental compared to the past workouts I’d created. There are a few extra metabolic resistance training methods incorporated into the workouts.

From the last program, Mike Lanzalone really loved the cable chops, so I gave him Cable Lifts this time (starting with the cable in a low position). It’s less of an ab exercise and stresses the posterior chain to a greater degree. We’re also using the Switch Lunge, a new lunge variation. Lots of single-leg work in this program. You’ll see a lot of this workout used as the foundation of this metabolic, muscle-building and fat burning workout that I just released to thousands of Turbulence Training readers all over the world.

Workout A
1A) Barbell Split Squat (3×12/side)
1B) TRX Narrow Grip Row or Underhand Inverted Row (3×1 rep short of failure)
2A) Switch Lunge (3×10/side/move)
2B) DB 1-Leg RDL or 1-leg Leg Curl (3×12/side)

Switch Lunge form – Hold dumbbells in hands. Do a forward lunge with right foot. Then step back with left foot to do a reverse lunge, working the right leg again. Do 10 reps of each for the right side, then switch to left side for 10 reps.
1-Leg RDL — http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8WQAYyG0gA

3A) Cable Lift (3×10/side) – Reverse chop… handle set at low position, use less weight
3B) Stability Ball or Ab Wheel Rollout (3×10 with a 4-second rollout)
4) Goblet Squat – 20 seconds squats, 10 seconds rest x 8 rounds

Goblet Squat form – Hold a 30lbs (or heavier) dumbbell in both hands, “cupped” like a goblet and held at chest height…so it will be held in your palms, with palms up

Workout B – Make sure to do your 4×25 band pulls
1A) DB Alternating Chest Press (3×10)

1B) DB CSR (3×12)

DB Alt Chest Press form – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ExiZCtAZxM

2A) DB Low-Incline Squeeze Press (3×12)

2B) DB RDR (3×25)

DB Squeeze Press form – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PFlUoup01Y

3A) 1-Arm Cable Chest Press (3×12) – done at cable station with pulley at chest height

3B) DB or BB “Slow Shrug” (3×15) — 3 second lowering, 2 seconds raise

3C) Plank with feet on ball and elbows on bench (3×60 seconds)

3D) Side Plank (3×45 seconds)

Workout C

1) Wide-Grip Deadlift (3×10)

2A) Front Squat (2×10)

2B) X-Body Mtn Climber (2×12/side)

3A) Calf Raise (3×15)

3B) Stability Ball Plank Circles (3×10 in each direction) – Elbows on ball

Workout D

1A) 1-Arm Pulldown (3×10/side) — use D-handle and keep elbow in

1B) Cable External Rotation (3×12) — use light weight

2A) Triple Pushups (3×20/pushup) – decline pushup, 10s rest, pushup, 10s rest, pushup with hands on smith machine bar at hip height

2B) Narrow Grip Seated Row (3×10 with a 3-second squeeze with handles at chest)

3) Cable Lateral Raises (Rear, Side, Front) (3×12 each)

Do one arm, then switch, then switch back, etc.
Don’t rest between positions or when you switch arms

4A) 1-Arm EZ-Curl Bar Biceps Curls (4×8) – hold bar in middle, take 4s to lower

4B) Triceps Pressdowns (4×25)

Mike Lanzalone – Client and Friend

Mike loved this one as well as last month’s program, even though it is a little more “metabolic” than some of his other programs. I’ll be seeing him soon – heading over to his new pad for a BBQ this week – and I’ll be working with him on a new program for the summer, as he has to stay in shape for those endless summer nights of working all day and then enjoying life at night.

Mike Lanzalone has an impressive balanced outlook on life, working hard, enjoying deep connections with friends and family, and being healthy and fit even though today’s busy world beats down so many other guys of Mike’s age and ambition. I’m proud to have Mike Lanzalone as both a client and a friend.

Mike Lanzalone Hobbies

Mike Lanzalone doesn’t just like to workout, play rugby, spend time with his friends, remodel houses, and enjoy fine food with friends. In fact, Mike has some really cool activities going on in his life. Just check out what this motorcycle lover is into.

Mike Lanzalone and Motorcycles

Mike just purchased his own Harley Davidson Soft tail. It’s long been a dream of Mike to have this sweet bike. As Mike Lanzalone says, “I started riding motorcycles back when I was 19 years old. I had a Kawasaki Ninji 500, one of those classic street bikes. I bought the bike because it was cheaper then a car and still a great ride. This was my main means of transportation, and I drove this bike everywhere in all sorts of conditions.”

But Mike Lanzalone wasn’t satisfied with being a Ninja.

“After 2 years of riding I decided to upgrade my bike to something faster and sold the Ninja. Before I could pick up another bike one of my cousins was in a bad bike accident and I thought it might be smart to lay low on buying another bike to prevent any uproar in the family. Time flew by, life changed, and I got a car which was more practical and unfortunately, I just couldn’t afford a second vehicle.”

Ten years has since gone by, but Mike hasn’t lost his love of the motorcycle, and that brings us to the Harley Davidson.

“I always wanted to ride again but was reluctant due to finances or the risk factor. Then a friend of mine bought a Harley Davidson and it was AWESOME! The look, the sound of the engine, the cool factor; I was hooked and within a few months I was back on a bike. I bought my first Harley Davidson, a custom bike soft tail. It’s beautiful.”

Now I haven’t seen the bike myself, but from Mike Lanzalone’s description, it sounds bad ass. But I had to ask, Mike, is it one of those loud bikes that everyone hates? And he assured me, there is a benefit to the loud bike – and that’s letting cars around you know that you are there. So not great for folks walking by it, but it’s safer for guys riding the Harley.

“The sound of the engine is not only cool but allows drivers around you know I was there. Now I ride on nice days. I cruise around the city for the thrill of the ride usually with no real destination in mind. In the summer time due to the heat I enjoy the early morning rides, before it gets to muggy and before the traffic starts. There’s nothing like cruising down the street on my Harley listening to the roar of the engine, the power under your seat, in control, alert and enjoying life.”

Mike Lanzalone Snowboarding

Mike Lanzalone also loves snowboarding in the winter, going to Collingwood or Mont Tremblant to cruise down the hills. He’s been snowboarding for over a decade now, although I have to admit, I never would have guessed Mike Lanzalone would be the type of guy to hit the slopes. But Mike likes his adventure and staying active. He’s always on the go, whether relaxing on his bike or the hills, training in the gym, meeting up with friends, or helping his clients out at work.

You see, Mike’s one of the best advertising executives that I know. He cares about his clients and is works really hard to get them the best return on their investment. Here’s Mike again to tell you about his current work at Pattison.

“I started working at Pattison Outdoor back in June 2009. I started as a Toronto Retail Rep where I was responsible for sourcing new business and growing existing accounts with in the Toronto area. I was able to sell all of the Pattison Products across Canada. I was excited and motivated to build my business and have fun at the same time.”

If you don’t know Pattison, you’ve surely noticed one of their billboards alongside a highway. As you’ll from Mike, it’s a fantastic place to work, mostly because of the people and the mission. And I know a few other guys who do, or have worked for Pattison, and I’ll agree – awesome people. But let’s hear about it first hand from Mike Lanzalone.

“Pattison Outdoor is by far the best company I have worked for to date. The culture is amazing, the people are great, and the products we sell are the best. This last point I think is the most important when it comes to selling, if you don’t believe in the product forget about it. People can tell whether or not you believe in your product whether you say it or not, plus the passion factor always shines through and your willing to go that extra step.”

And Mike’s passion shines through in his work performance. Because he can truly believe in the company and their products, it’s easy for you to go out and put your best foot forward with clients. Plus, it gives you the extra performance edge in identifying what works best for your clients.

In fact, I remember one time Mike and I were driving around Toronto on a weekend, catching up and hanging out, and we pulled up to a light, and he pointed out how that intersection would be perfect for one of his clients. That really, really impressed me. It’s not surprise Mike has been so successful with Pattison. Check out what Mike had to say.

“I was lucky enough to win Rookie of the Year! It was a huge honour. I received this award at our National Sales Conference in Ottawa. At the beginning of 2010 I was promoted to the National Transit Team. Now I focus my time on selling interior and exterior Transit advertising to the National Agencies in Toronto. I get to work with National Brands to help them get their message out to the clients and prospects. I love the creative aspect of the job, coming up with new ideas and ways to help cut through the advertising clutter. I also really enjoy the advertising industry and all the great people I get to work with.”

Thanks Mike, it was really great to hear about your passion for motorcycles and advertising. It’s great having you as a client in the Turbulence Training world.