Posts by Craig Ballantyne
Renegade Workouts
Two years ago this weekend I was in Chicago with Jay Ferruggia to go to Lollapalooza. Jay is a hardcore music fan and is also, as you know, one of the most hardcore and respected trainers in America. In fact, I’ve flown to NYC and Jersey several times just to train with Jay at his…
Read More30 Minute Bootcamp Workout
I’m off to Europe this week and will be doing lots of bodyweight exercises, so that’s why I thought giving you a 30-minute bodyweight only bootcamp workout. If you’re taking a break from the gym, then you’ll love it…and if you’re a trainer, it’s perfect for your fitness classes, of course. I will also be…
Read MoreThe Kettlebell Workout Revolution
The Simple Kettlebell Workout Revolution By: Chris Lopez, CSCS, Certified Turbulence Trainer There’s a revolution going on in the training world today. For the past 10-15 years we have been bombarded with every possible training method, new diet and exercise contraption to try to make things “easier”. To cut the distance traveled so that we…
Read More4 Simple Ways to Get People From YouTube to Your Website
Last week, at least 30 people pointed me to a video of an unconventional wedding on YouTube. With pop music blasting in the background, it showed the wedding party (including the bride) dancing down the aisle in an elaborately choreographed routine. Maybe you’ve seen it. It’s gotten more than 8 million views. YouTube – coupled…
Read More5 Day Workout Program
For all those folks who want a 5 day per week workout program, I have good news for you. This week we’re going to look at the TT Reconstruction Program. Plus, I have some big announcements for a big month. Click here for this week’s podcast 1) Transformation #5 wraps up on August 18th…and a…
Read MoreVegan Burger, Fries, and Chocolate Shake
Alright, I’ve convinced you that you get enough protein from a Veggie Plan and you’ll have enough energy to ROCK people’s worlds… …but you’re still probably skeptical that you can eat AMAZING food on a a veggie meal plan. Well, let me show tell you about the VEGAN burger, fries, and chocolate shake feast I…
Read MoreVegetarian Smoothies
Vegetarian smoothies can be heavenly…and they can also be evil for the belly. And I’ve learned a lot about smoothies – or what I prefer to call, “Blender Drinks” – in the last 8 weeks as part of my Veggie Lifestyle. Here’s some truths about blender drink smoothies… 1) YES, you can add spinach to…
Read More6 Money Saving Grocery Tips
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Read MoreSuperfoods!
You don’t have to sacrifice flavor or variety to eat healthfully. In fact, two types of foods can help you fight disease and live longer – and they come in many delicious varieties. According to cardiovascular health expert Dr. Shah, as reported in Men’s Health m agazine, these two super- food groups are: 1. Inflammation-fighting…
Read MoreWinners of TT DVD’s and Memberships
I just finished reading the 61 entries in the “Breaking Point” contest… Powerful stuff. I commented on every one of them too. And it always tears me up to hear of your struggles, but fortunately so many of you also had success stories to share and positive attitudes about the future. As a result, I…
Read MoreYes, You Can Eat This Much-Loved Snack and Keep the Weight Off
My clients often question me when I tell them they can eat more almonds and cashews. “Don’t you know that nuts are full of fat?” they ask. Well, I tell them, you can have your nuts and eat them too… even if you are trying to lose weight. In fact, nuts could be an important…
Read MoreWhat’s Your Breaking Point?
Have you ever heard the story of the boiling frog? It goes like this… When you place a lil’ froggy in a pot of boiling water, the frog’s immediate reaction is to jump like crazy to get out of that pot and escape “un-boiled”. BUT… If you put that same lil’ froggy into a pot…
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