Welcome to my personal evaluation of the best fitness programs available on the internet. If you don’t know me yet, check out my bio here. If you do, I wanted to give you my first hand experience so you know these programs are effective and doable.

I get sent programs all the time to try out and I’m very hard on them for myself and very few pass my critical tests. I’m not going to tell you one is so much better than another because if they made this page out of all the ones I’ve had to look through then they are very worthwhile and will work for you. Read through my thoughts and choose the one that best suits what you are looking for. Don’t worry, I’ve gone into a lot of detail so you get the ‘real deal.’

In addition to giving you my personal critique, I know that no fitness program is complete without a solid nutrition plan to go along with it. That’s why I want to do you a big favor. When you start on one of the programs listed below, I’m going to give you my Advanced Abdominal Fat Burning Meal Plans For Men & Women as a gift to you for showing me that you trust I’ve put in serious efforts into giving you a real evaluation of these products. All you need to do is use one of the links below and then email me your receipt to 
It’s that simple!

by Mike Geary

What’s Inside

If you are looking for a full comprehensive fitness and nutrition program that will help you lose your unwanted body fat, (especially around the middle) this program has proven phenomenal results for thousands of people.

In Mike’s program you will get:

1.      The exact beginner, intermediate and advanced workouts you must do and on which days to do them.  Mike has taken all of the guess work out of putting together your own workouts and gives you the exact workouts to do on the exact days.  The best part about these workouts is that he caters to every fitness level so you can start with the beginners workouts and progress to the intermediate and then to the advanced as the weeks go by.  He even includes some “secret weapon” exercises that really accelerate the fat burning and abdominal training process.

2.      A much different and revolutionary way to do cardio so that you are not wasting hours and hours at the gym.  Just switching to this method of cardio alone can help you transform you body and your workouts.

3.      The real facts about nutrition and the exact nutrition program you must follow to get lean.  If you are familiar with my Diet Solution Program, you will quickly see that Mike and I share many of the same nutrition principles and offer very similar meal plans.  Many fitness professionals are not very knowledgable when it comes to nutrition and Mike definitely stands out in this category.

4.      Answers to your most pressing questions about how to get abs and truly get lean.  Mike has included a long list of answers to the many questions he has received from customers throughout the years. This section alone will help you clear up many of your fat loss misconceptions. It also may help you find the missing link in your current fat loss program.

5.      Pictures for every exercise described in the book with detailed instructions on how to do each one.  I was never left wondering “How exactly do I do that?”  It was very clear via the pictures and the description.

Who is this program for?

I hate to say “it’s for everybody” but it really is.  Because Mike includes beginner, intermediate and advanced workouts even a newbie starting from scratch can have great results with this program.  Advanced exercisers will also find that the advanced workouts are really challenging and extremely effective for burning fat.

Men and women both have had great success with this plan.  Mike’s approach to training is a full body approach, helping men and women both achieve a lean and toned physique.  This is not a “bodybuilder” program so if you want to look like a bodybuilder this program would not be for you.

My personal experience:

Out of all the e-books out on the market that I have read, this one by far has the best nutrition section.  Mike clears up so many nutrition misconceptions that are preventing most people from burning fat off their body, things you may have thought you were doing right but are really wrong.

I have also followed Mike’s workouts for 6-9 weeks at a time and have seen great results in my own body.  The full body moves not only helped to lean down my arms and legs but really worked my core and abs in ways that I had not before. My favorite was his “advanced secret weapon exercises” which I think made all the difference in toning up my abdominals.  After just 3 weeks, I saw a significant increase in my abdominal definition.

I highly recommend this program if you are looking for a safe, time saving but effective
way to shed fat, tone your body and see your abs (maybe for the first time).

If you want to learn more about
Mike’s “The Truth About Abs”: Click Here

by Rob Poulos
What’s Inside

If you are looking for a complete workout and nutrition program that saves you an incredible amount of time, this program is for you. The best part about the exercise component of Fat Burning Furnace is the minimal amount of time it takes to complete the workouts each week. This program is definitely for the “busy” person who still wants to lose an incredible amount of fat and create a lean and toned body.

In Rob’s program you will get:

1.      Exactly how to structure and put together your 2-3 day per week strength training schedule. Rob gives you 3 detailed workouts (beginner, intermediate and advanced) that you can model, along with a long list of exercise options and exactly which muscles are worked with each exercise.

2.      Rob also provides an “Introductory” program if you are completely new to strength training. He also gives a great “Body Weight” strength training program that is still extremely challenging and effective even if you have access to absolutely no equipment at all. The only things you will need are your body, a towel and a chair.

3.      A workout schedule that does not require you to do ANY cardio at all. For the busy person, this is ideal. Rob structures the strength training workouts so that the exercises train your cardiovascular system as well as increasing your strength, freeing you from having to do any boring or mindless cardio. This, in itself, will save you hours in the gym.

4.      A section entirely focused on the “mental” component of fat loss. This is essential and often overlooked in many programs. He teaches you how stress can deter you from reaching your fat loss goals and how to use the power of your mind to attract exactly what you want into your life. I love Rob’s “5 minute stress buster” which will help you to relieve yourself of your day’s stress and help you become more focused on your weight and health goals.

5.      Powerful information of the importance of sleep. He even shares scientific studies detailing exactly how much sleep is necessary for optimal recovery and progress.

6.      A specific section for those over the age of 60 and exactly how to modify your workouts if you fall into this category.

Who is this program for?

This program is ideal for the busy person, as it only requires 3 – 30 minute workouts each week. Each workout is challenging enough to create incredible changes in your body without spending hours in the gym. This program is also great for those people who hate to do long cardio sessions. There is no cardio required for this program to work.

Rob has already helped thousands of people worldwide with this great program. It has shown to be effective for both men and women of all different ages and fitness levels. This is a great program to create a lean and toned body in a minimal amount of time without having to do any cardio at all.

My personal experience:

I used Rob’s workouts to get back into shape after the birth of my son. Six weeks after his birth, I was ready to get started on a fitness routine again but was very limited for time! Rob’s workouts were absolutely perfect for me because they only required me to do 3- 30 minute workouts each week.

I was truly amazed at how intense these workouts were in just 30 minutes. I was also amazed at how quickly my body changed after just the first 2 weeks on the program. My arms and legs quickly gained back their tone, and my abs were well on their way to getting back to my pre-baby shape.

I highly recommend this program to any busy person that can only dedicate a limited amount of time to exercising each week. You will truly surprise yourself with the intensity and results this program provides.

If you want to learn more
about Rob’s “Fat Burning Furnace”: Click Here

by Craig Ballantyne

What’s Inside

Craig has done an incredible job of giving you detailed Fat Burning Workouts that take any guess work out of putting together your own effective fitness plan.

In Craig’s program you will get:

1.      Craig gives you exact, outlined charts of the workouts that you need to do on which days.  You can easily print out the page with the workout charts and take that right to the gym with you.  The best part is that many exercises do not require much equipment at all but use mainly your body weight.  These exercises are some of the most challenging ones in these workouts routines.

2.      Detailed pictures and descriptions of each exercise

3.      Detailed charts of the exact cardio workouts to do.  These workouts are fast but extremely effective.  Craig takes all the “time wasting” out of your current cardio program and gives you one of the most effective ways to do cardio to burn fat.

4.      A goal setting section to help you write out your goals while following the program.

Who is this program for?

This program is for any beginner, intermediate or advanced level exerciser who is looking to achieve that “Men’s Health”/”Women’s Health”/”Long and Lean” look.  If you are looking to develop a bodybuilder’s body, this would not be the program for you.

You will get exact workouts to start with if you are a beginner all the way to an advanced level.  Even the most seasoned exerciser will find Craig’s advanced programs challenging and effective.

My personal experience:

I have used Craig’s program off and on for 6-9 weeks at a time with great results.  I really loved that I could print out my workout for the day and take that with me to the gym or paste it on my wall in my home gym for that day’s workout.  I also saw an increased definition and tone in my arms where previously I was not doing enough of the correct upper body exercises to achieve that look.

I also really like Craig’s approach to cardio.  I was able to maintain my very lean physique without hours of cardio, as I had done in the past. It was amazing to me to see my body fat stay at low levels with only 3 short cardio workouts per week.

I also really liked that I could use many of Craig’s workouts when I was on the road.  He gives many sample body weight routines that can be used absolutely anywhere.  His pictures and descriptions never left me wondering how to do any of the exercises and were really helpful.

I highly recommend this product if you are looking for a “no guess work” “rapid results” approach to a lean and toned physique.

If you want to learn more about
Craig’s “Turbulence Training”: Click Here

by Vince DelMonte

What’s Inside

If you are looking to achieve the kind of body that stops people dead in their tracks, this is the program for you.  Vince used this program himself and with hundreds of his own clients to get “stage” ready and reach a single digit body fat percentage.  This program can give you the kind of body only a small percentage
of the population ever attains.

With that being said, a complete beginner can also jump start their weight loss and fat burning efforts with this program as well, so it is not an “advanced” only workout by any means.

Here are all the great things inside of Vince’s program:

1.      One of the best goal setting and motivation chapters in any fitness book (or in any book for that matter).  If you are the type of person that needs motivation to achieve your goals (and who doesn’t right?), one read through Chapter 2 “Your Six Pack Motivation Plan” will put a fire under you to finally achieve your dream body.

2.      The exact weight training plans to follow from beginner to advanced.  Vince even gives you a 3 day, 4 day or 5 day option depending on your current schedule and what may be realistic for you.

3.      Great videos explaining every single exercise and exactly how to do every workout.  This is an incredible bonus.  Watching the videos can clear up any mistakes you may be making in performing the exercises and are extremely motivating at the same time.

4.      The exact cardio plan that Vince used to obtain his single digit body fat percentage.  This was even different than the approach many other professionals have taken and was a new approach to combining cardio with abdominal training.

5.      A long list of bonuses that would take up this entire page.  From different fat burning meal plans, to a women’s only program, to a supplement guideline e-book.  Vince delivers 10x’s more than what he charges for the program.

Who is this program for?

If you want to achieve the type of physique only few people ever get to, this is the program for you.  If you have been exercising for some time but are still not seeing the definition and tone for all of your efforts, this would be a great program for you.  Even a complete beginner can take themselves from “no exercise” to “incredible physique” in just a few months using
Vince’s program.

My personal experience:

I followed Vince’s program during the summer months and was truly the leanest I have ever been in my life.  These workouts did take a bit more time than some of the other workout programs  I have followed, but the results really showed.

I was especially motivated by “Your Six Pack Motivation Plan” in Chapter 2 and continue to re-read this chapter over and over again to keep the fire in me when it comes to working out (and accomplishing all of my other life goals as well).

I highly recommend this product is you want to take your body (and your life) to a whole new level.

If you want to learn more about Vince’s “No-Nonsense 6 Pack”: Click Here

by Holly Rigsby

What’s Inside

Holly’s program is absolutely perfect for the busy mom, pre and post pregnancy. Actually it is perfect for any busy woman looking to achieve a lean and toned physique in a limited amount of time.

Holly’s program includes:

1.      Detailed workouts and charts that are super easy to follow.  Each exercise in the chart has a picture of her performing the exercise.  You can easily print out these sheets and keep them right next to you during your workout for easy reference.

2.      An incredible supportive online community. When you purchase her program, you can then join her  online community where thousands of moms support each other in their weight loss efforts.  Holly provides an incredible amount of free content via her community site and support is always readily available.  Holly is also really great about personally keeping in touch with all of her members and giving them her personal support.

3.      Holly includes meal plans to go along with her program, an organizational guide for moms, and even a “get organized” MP3 (now, we could all use that).

Who is this program for?

This program is designed specifically for the busy mom, but I would argue it would be extremely effective for any busy woman.  I would even bet that if a male followed this program, they would see great results.  Holly provides great fully body exercises that are sure to burn fat off of any mom, non-mom, or man. If you are pressed for time and can really only dedicate 15-20 min each day to working out, this program is perfect for you.

My personal experience:

Holly’s workouts remind me a lot of Craig Ballantyne’s Turbulence Training Workouts as they follow a lot of the same principles.  I almost always use Holly’s workouts when I am traveling or when I am working out in my home gym. All of her workouts are intense, yet quick.  I used to think that working out for just 15 min was a joke.  During a stressful time in my life a few months back, I found myself only doing Holly’s short workouts because that’s all I could really fit in.  To my surprise, I was able to maintain my lean and toned body with  just these short workouts during the week.

I highly recommend Holly’s program if you’re one of those people who thinks “they don’t have time to work out”.  If you are a mom, joining her supportive online community is the best part.  The women on there are all positive and supportive and it really does keep you motivated towards your goals, not to mention having a group of woman close by that can really relate to your mommy problems.

If you want to learn more about Holly’s “Fit Yummy Mummy Workout”: Click Here

by Jon Benson

What’s Inside

This program is a completely different and revolutionary approach to training. It teaches you a method of training that really only takes exactly 7 minutes to transform your body and create incredible amounts of strength and muscle. This program is for anyone who is tired of the same old strength training programs and wants a completely new way of training. It is also for those who are very limited for time as these workouts really only take 7 minutes.

In Jon’s program you will get:

1.      The exact exercises and workouts you need to follow for your specific goals. Jon divides the workouts into Level 1, 2 and 3 so you can choose the best starting point for you and progress through the workouts for continued results.

2.      A complete beginner’s program if you are new to strength training. This program will set your body up to respond to the workouts that follow more effectively. It will also prevent you from suffering any injuries upon starting your program.

3.      A complete list of alternate exercise choices so you can choose which exercises work best for you and which ones you have easier access to.

4.      A completely different approach on how to “focus” during each workout for maximum muscle recruitment. Jon teaches you that with the appropriate focus on specific muscle groups during each exercise, you can sky rocket your progress and your results exponentially.

5.      A 3 minute Abs and 3 minute Calves workout. Similar to the 7 minute workouts, this is a completely different and effective way of targeting your abdominals and your calves.

Who is this program for?

This program is for any beginner, intermediate or advanced exerciser that wants to spend a minimal amount of time on their strength training but still wants to see great results. It can also be used as a good “change of pace” if you are tired of doing the same sets and reps or the same old exercise routines. It’s great to incorporate different forms of training so that your body never gets used to the same style of training. This is a great way to keep your body responding to your workouts by showing it something completely new.

My personal experience:

I truly could not believe how sore my legs and my abs were after such a short workout! I was a bit skeptical in the beginning when I first read that the workouts were so short but upon completion of just my first exercise session, I experienced, first hand, the “burn” Jon was talking about. I have been exercising and strength training for many years and following this program for 6 weeks was a great change of pace, not only for my muscles but also for my motivation. I don’t ever like to let my workouts become boring and following this program for 6 weeks definitely gave me the change of pace I was looking for.

If you want to learn more about Jon’s “7 Minute Muscle Program”: Click Here