Posts by Craig Ballantyne
Men’s Health Magazine Workout and Exercise Tips
The February and March issues of Men’s Health were packed with great workout and diet tips. Here are the best tips that can immediately help your fat loss program.From Men’s Health, February 2012. 1) Durkin Death Crawl: From Todd Durkin, the guy who trains Drew Brees, MH gives you a tough challenge exercise. Starting in…
Read MoreHow to Make a Million Dollars
It was the closest I’ll ever come to being in a rock’n’roll band, I suppose. On Saturday night at 9pm, in front of about 250 fitness experts, I gave the presentation of my life. I joke about the rock band thing, because really, when else will I be on stage in front of that many…
Read MoreTough Mudder Obstacle Course
So you’re still doing this even after reading part one? Congrats, you’re absurd and determined, qualities that … well, really no one looks for. My bad. But alas, I am going to continue to help you get through this Tough Mudder training, one obstacle at a time. Ding, ding. Round 2… Funky Monkey –You guessed…
Read MoreThere is So Much Opportunity
So, you have an idea for an Internet business or product and are wondering how to make those first moves into turning it into a real, successful venture. A crucial part of starting up your own Internet business is to identify where you want to go with it, and what you want to achieve. Knowing…
Read MoreQnA on Intervals and More
Aw, so you likey the advanced training info, huh? Good, I have more today…in my own version of the Men’s Health QnA. It’s free, and you get way more uncensored info compared to the modified responses you get in the magazine (due to their space limitations). Onward to today’s training QnA…written from the 16th floor…
Read MoreScottish Sales and Marketing Strategies
Another weekend, another amazing seminar. This time, California, for the 2012 Fitness Business Summit. And it doesn’t matter if you’re not in the fitness industry, there were big lessons for you to learn. At breakfast on Friday morning, I spent an hour with my good friend, Stage-IV cancer survivor, and amazing Scottish storyteller, Alwyn Cosgrove.…
Read MoreTough Mudder Training Obstacles
According to the Tough Mudder website, “Tough Mudder events are hardcore 10-12 mile obstacle courses designed by British Special Forces to test your all around strength, stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie.” Coooooool. The question still remains – “Can you do this?”. Sure you can, with the right training. Welcome to Tough Mudder Training 101. I…
Read MoreBest Chest Workout to Build Muscle
Ready for my best chest workout formula to pump your pecs? I’ve been going back and forth with Michael Easter at Men’s Health magazine for a few weeks now about the perfect dumbbell chest building routine. And it’s your lucky day…we’re going to skip the wait for the magazine version (because I don’t think it…
Read MoreThe Best Diet News About Meal Frequency
Back in 2001 I was dating this really cool girl who didn’t care one bit about working out or eating obsessively, like most of her friends. One day she asked me, “Why do some girls just eat these little tiny snacks all day long? I’d rather just eat two hearty meals each day.” At the…
Read MoreFBS 2012
Here are my slides from my Internet Marketing presentation at the 2012 Fitness Business Summit. FBS 2012_Final. It was another awesome event, and Bedros Keuilian over-delivered on good times, great content, and even better presenters. Please let me know about your progress on your success journey. Craig Ballantyne “It is really not how much you…
Read MoreBest Internet Marketing Course
The best college degree for an online business? It certainly isn’t an Exercise Physiology degree, I’ll tell you that much…although that’s what I have. And it’s not a business degree either (after all, my mentor Michael Masterson never took a class in business). Nope, the best college degree for an online business will surprise you.…
Read MoreBurn Belly Fat with Bodyweight Finishers
I’ve been on a bodyweight finisher kick recently and I even have a couple for you to try. But first, I have a humbling birthday story to tell you. So gather around in a big circle kids, here’s a little story of how important it is to warm up, especially as we get older: It…
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