Posts by Craig Ballantyne
XX Your Life
And now for something completely different… This week we take a break from our regularly scheduled programming. Instead, you’re about to discover a “thought & action” experiment that Matt Smith and I are undertaking. It is codenamed, “Operation 2X“. Let it be a call to action for you… Think for a moment about how busy…
Read More3 Muscle Building Tips
This is so much easier and much more fun than fat loss. Building muscle lets you lift heavier, be a meathead, and even eat more (I’ll teach you the Perfect-Protein-Timing System below). What a beautiful world it is when you want to build muscle! Now that I’m back in Canada from Italy and on my…
Read MoreMy 2014 Plan
I’ll admit. I have a weakness. I procrastinate by planning. That’s why I don’t have any whiteboards in my home office. I’d spend all day planning and daydreaming on them rather than working. I see that all the time. I think whiteboards can be very dangerous and highly conducive to time wasting. Hope those things…
Read MoreInterview With Master Certified Turbulence Trainer Kate Vidulich
Craig: Hey everybody, this is Craig Ballantyne from TurbulenceTraining.com. I am very, very excited to be with you here tonight. I don’t usually work this late, 6:00, it’s so late for me, but I am actually super pumped up to still be working to still be working tonight because we are going t do this…
Read MoreThe One and Only Way to Communicate
“Your ETR emails are the most positive thing I read all day,” my friend Beth said to me at dinner. We were sitting in a Tapas bar in downtown Asheville, where we were spending a few days at a retreat for fitness experts. The food was delicious, but what I’ll remember most about the night…
Read MoreIs Interval Training Dead?
Is Interval Training Dead? By Kate Vidulich It’s no secret long, cardio workouts are a proven waste of time when you’re looking for fast fat loss results. The 21st century solution…? Interval training. Research shows this is a winner for fat loss. Trainees worldwide are pumped up, and rocking interval training workouts. So what is…
Read MoreCarb Fueled Muscle Building
One of my best friends in the fitness industry, the legendary Jason Ferruggia, made a controversial statement yesterday on his Twitter page. “Carbs are more important than protein for skinny guys who want to gain muscle.” If that’s the case, then I’m good to go! Last night’s dinner at a local family restaurant (Osteria La…
Read MoreAwesome Affiliate Email
When I first met David Sinick, he looked like a 12-year old happy-go-lucky kid that better belonged behind a video game screen than a business. Hmmm, that’s also exactly how he looks now. But he’s developed fantastic skills. By hanging around mentors like Bedros Keuilian, and by making deals and getting connected with others, young…
Read More5 Bodyweight Exercises NOT To Do
If you have a sore shoulder, bad back, achy knees, or tight Achilles tendon, then you must AVOID the 5 bodyweight exercises listed below. You’ll also discover 3 common mistakes made with great bodyweight exercises. But first, an Italy update…I watched a couple of Italians do these “no-no” bodyweight exercises yesterday morning while at a…
Read MoreThe Power of Personal Responsibility
Growing up, I’m embarrassed to admit, I wanted everything given to me. “I’m going to be rich eventually,” I thought, “So why not give me what I want now?” It was a silly, stupid, and immature way to think. It’s ridiculous to admit it to you today, but it’s the truth. It was around the…
Read MoreMake Time Your Servant
As the legend goes, a titan of industry one day sat in a courtroom defending himself against an overzealous public attorney on the charges of ignorance. “Isn’t it true, Mr. Big Shot,” the attorney sneered at the defendant, “That you are ignorant of what’s going on around you in the world?” “Yes, I’m guilty of…
Read MoreTuscan Bodyweight Ladder Workout
I discovered the secret to having a lot of energy in the morning. You just need to go to the Tuscany region of Italy and eat like a king. Ha! Yesterday, after we visited one of the largest wineries in the region, we had a huge lunch in their restaurant of bread, pasta, chicken, beef,…
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