Posts by Craig Ballantyne

Here’s a riddle for you… What’s strong in the morning when we don’t need it, weak in the evening when we need it the most, and yet still powerful all the time? Hint: It’s what keeps you on track at the start of the day… and what causes you to eat cookies in the afternoon.…

I owe you one. Thanks to YOU that I was able to resist alcohol and diet soda at dinner last Saturday night in Miami. You see, I was out celebrating with my friend, Bedros Keuilian, after we had just finished up another long weekend seminar of teaching personal trainers how to help more people. And…

The BIGGEST excuse for missing workouts is “lack of time.” Today I’m going to give you TWO solutions for fixing that problem. The first is your Magical 15 Minutes in the Morning. The second is a 4-Minute workout that is 7 times more effective than cardio. Let’s start by looking at the way the Average…

What can I say, people like butts and chests, right? And not just men! Ladies love them too, according to a survey published on MensHealth.com. So, why not give you a 6-minute butt & chest workout to kick-start your 2016 transformation? Sounds good to me. If nothing else, I can at least say I helped…

Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear, oh dear… This is everyone’s anxiety level on the first Monday after New Year’s Day. If you’re a beginner and just getting back into exercise, you’re worried because you don’t know what to do. And if you’re a gym regular, then you’re frustrated because the gym is going to…

Last night I wanted to devour a bag of chocolate covered almonds so bad… … you see, it was another cold, wet, dark night at home, perfect for binge eating comfort foods. Plus, it was my last night before a 3-week work trip to Denver, Florida, and Denver again. I was feeling a little sorry…

Tonight we celebrate the beginning of a new year. But what can you do if 2015 didn’t turn out exactly how you dreamed? How can you overcome your struggles with the extra ten to twenty pounds clinging to your belly, hips, arms, and thighs? How do you overcome the fear, embarrassment, and frustration of having that…

Recently a couple of photos were causing a huge stir on Facebook. Turns out a few folks from America stole a “Swedish Weight Loss Secret” and put it to work. When they did, they went from skeptical and failed dieters to losing 24 to 40 pounds in just a few weeks. Here’s the shocking proof……

You are going to LOVE this amazing NO-equipment workout from my training partner, Missi Holt, Certified TT Trainer. The other week in Denver, the morning after our Early To Rise Christmas party, Missi and I filmed brand NEW follow-along exercise videos for you. She put me through some of the best morning fat-burning workouts that…