Posts by Craig Ballantyne
Muscle Myth Buster
You can burn an extra 50 calories per day just by gaining a pound of muscle – right? Wrong! That is a myth, one that won’t go away
Read MoreThe Diet Secret You Probably Aren’t Using
The worst thing you can do when trying to lose weight is “go it alone.” Support from your friends and family can help you eat better and exercise more.
Read MoreHow to (Finally!) Get That 6-Pack
You’ve been working on those 6-pack abs for as long as you can remember… and nothing seems to help. Perhaps the solution lies in the results of a new study published in The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research. The study showed that doing ab exercises “explosively” (i.e., faster) makes your abdominal muscles work harder.
Read More2 Supplements for Mature Men
Strength and muscle mass are two of the most important components for healthy living in older folks. If you don’t have strength, every activity is going to be harder than it should be. So you’ll be happy to know that there are two nutritional supplements that can help you build strength, no matter how old you are.
Read MoreSwedish Weight-Loss Secret
No, the Swedish weight-loss secret is not “Stop eating Swedish meatballs.” What the Swedes have discovered is online weight-loss programs.
Read MoreHow to Use YouTube to Dominate Google
Thanks to Google’s self-interest in YouTube, here’s how your business can benefit by using videos as a promotional tool…
Read MoreGetting Past the Fat-Loss “Dip”
I’ve been reading a little book called The Dip by Seth Godin. It’s all about how the biggest marketing results are often achieved after a struggle. Unfortunately, many people quit during the struggle and never achieve success.
This is very true not only of marketing but of fat loss, working out, and eating right. (You might be able to relate.)
Read MoreThe Truth About the Latest Low-Carb vs. Low-Fat Diet Controversy
Diets don’t work. At least that’s what The New York Times makes of the disappointing results of a recent study (partly financed by the Atkins Research Foundation). But is it true? Let’s take a look…
Read More7 Renegade Rules for Fat Loss
You never know where you’re going to find useful, practical advice for improving your life. Surprisingly, some of the same techniques that can help you become more successful in business can help you get fitter, leaner, and healthier.
Read MoreThe Sore Knee Catch-22
Being overweight causes you to have sore knees. Having sore knees makes you avoid exercise. Avoiding exercise causes you to gain weight. Being overweight…
Read MoreA Surprise Danger to Your Knees and Back
Last spring, I made the mistake of wearing flip-flops on a couple of long walks with my dog. “What does it matter?” I thought. “It’s just an hour walk.” But after doing this a couple of times, I noticed that my knees were sore and my ankles were stiff.
Read MoreThe Best Way to Strengthen Your Body
Lack of strength is the number one reason for falls in the elderly, so strengthening your body is essential as you get older. Now research proves that you can gain strength and muscle at any age.
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