Posts by Craig Ballantyne
3 Things You Must NOT Do…
Monday, July 20th, would be my Dad’s 70th birthday, but a little over 2 years ago he got sick, was diagnosed with cancer, and he passed away last September. Surprisingly, our family doctor said my dad had colon cancer for about 10 years or ever 12 years, but he just didn’t know it. It’s a…
Read MoreWho’s On Steroids?
Interesting workout today…or more accurately, interesting conversation overheard during my workout today. A couple of drug-using bodybuilders were training beside me, and one was getting ready for a competition. They were talking openly about the steroids he was on and the ones he thought he should be on. In case you didn’t know, different steroids…
Read More3 Steps to Keeping Your Energy High on Weekends
If you work hard all week, then find yourself “crashing” on the weekend – just when you need even more energy to do the things you love – here are some tips for you: 1. Go to bed and get up at the same time as you do during the week. I guarantee you won’t…
Read MoreBodyweight 500 vs. 300 Workout
If you’ve ever struggled with motivation to stick to your fat loss workout, then this could be the most important article you ever read. Back in 2007 I stumbled across the solution to getting my clients and Turbulence Training readers to finally stick to their workouts. I fact, I found something that makes people ADDICTED…
Read MoreVegetarian Athletes
I’m not going to lie to you…I wanted to write an article today about how Mac Danzig, the UFC fighter who follows a vegan diet, won his fight last night…but unfortunately Mac lost. But that doesn’t take away from the message that athletes can achieve peak performance without high-protein meat-based diets. We’ll take a look…
Read MoreHow to Eat Rice and Pasta on a Weight-Loss Diet
Almost everyone loves rice and pasta, but it’s tough to enjoy them when you’re on a diet trying to lose weight. Fortunately, it’s possible. Here’s how. First, you need to avoid the processed, “white bread” versions of rice and pasta. The whole-grain, unrefined versions take a little longer to cook, but are much better for…
Read MoreThe Big Boy Salad & Bodyweight Workout
Whew, this is going to be a big week…helping folks learn more about the Vegetarian Lifestyle. On Wednesday, we’ll be sending you a free gift…a 7-day vegetarian meal plan guide for men and women, plus a nice little report on “The 10 Foods You Must NOT Eat on a Vegetarian Diet”. More to come… But…
Read MoreThe REAL Reason You Avoid Exercise – and How to Defeat It
The two main reasons people give for avoiding exercise are lack of time and lack of motivation. But those are really just politically correct answers. The truth is, most people just don’t like to do it. If you “hate” exercise, here are three ways to stay motivated and stick to your plan: 1. Work out…
Read MorePost Workout Shake
Today I’ve got a post-workout shake mistake, my total body workout, and a quote on responsibility that I hope will motivate and inspire you to get back on track. More about that post workout drink mishap in Craig’s kitchen in just a sec, but first, here’s something I posted on my Facebook page today: “You…
Read MoreTurbulence Training Success Stories of the Month
Wow, amazing and powerful stories this month! Each of our winners has been awarded a 1-Year Platinum TT Membership for sharing their body transformation fat loss success story achieved with Turbulence Training. *************************************************** “I am a 38-year-old woman, 5’9” tall, my current weight is 145 lbs, and my goal weight is 138 lbs. I have…
Read MoreVegetarian Grocery List
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again (and again and again)… “You can NOT out-train a bad diet.” So I’m going to give you even more nutrition – and vegetarian diet nutrition – info in these 7-day fat loss guides to help you lose belly fat fast. Of course, I’ll never stop giving…
Read More5 Best Bodyweight Chest Exercises
Well, what do you think? Have I left out your favorite exercise from my video, “the 5 best bodyweight chest exercises”? Let me know below! Have a great workout, Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS PS – Don’t miss more bodyweight exercise workouts here.
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