Posts by Craig Ballantyne
Best. Birthday. Cake. Ever. (pic & recipe inside)
When it comes to cake (any food) I am a very picky guy. Most cakes are filled with ingredients that cause bloating, fatigue, heartburn, and belly fat. So when it came time to order a cake for my big 40th birthday celebration in San Diego this weekend, there was only one person I could trust.…
Read More3 Things to Do to Make It the BEST Day Ever
Today is going to be the greatest day of your life. “Why? How? What? Are you crazy?” you might be thinking incredulously. Yes, today IS the best day because it’s the day that you have control over. You can’t do anything about the past. You can’t control the future. But you can do the best…
Read More4-Minute Energy Workout (7x’s better than jogging)
Hey, how was your weekend? Hope you had a little more free time than me. I spent Saturday at our office in Denver preparing for this week’s legendary TT Summit bootcamp workout in San Diego. On Friday morning, down by the beach, I’ll be taking over one hundred attendees through a fat burning workout that…
Read MoreHow to Add a Vital Habit to Your Life
The streak began on Thursday, January 31st, 2013, in the Vinoy Hotel of St. Petersburg, Florida. It continues today, almost 1000 days later, this time from the Westin Hotel in Denver, Colorado. But I’m getting ahead of myself. Let’s start at the beginning of my journey. The Vinoy Hotel is an institution. A grand old…
Read MoreNever do this (please)
In just a few days, at a beautiful resort in sunny (and classy!) San Diego, I’ll deliver the keynote presentation at our 5th Turbulence Training Summit to over 100 TT Trainers and long-time readers. Even my mom will be the audience – but Bally the Dog won’t be there…since he still doesn’t have a passport…
Read More10 ab exercises to do (print this out)
Today, you’re going to discover the Turbulence Training approved abdominal exercise substitution list. Now yesterday I told you about three back-destroying exercises never to do, and here are some more that you see people doing every day that you should NEVER, ever do… Stability Ball Crunches Ab Crunch Machines Decline Sit-ups V-ups on the end of…
Read MoreOne Myth of Making Money
Hey, Jimmy Vegas! My good friend Jimmy Sweeney is back once again with another incredible article on the #TRUTH about Internet Marketing. He’s always been a “numbers guy”, and I respect that, because numbers are the #truth in business. Enjoy this wisdom from Jimmy Vegas…and don’t forget to ask me about his nickname. – CB…
Read More3 Ab Exercises NEVER to Do for YOUR Body Type
On Sunday afternoon we had perfect Toronto weather for a lazy day spent wandering around the fancy Yorkville shopping area. I don’t do much shopping, so while I sat outside of a Lululemon store waiting, I watched hundreds of people of all shapes and sizes and backgrounds walk by. That’s one of the great things…
Read More4-Minute Sexy Abs Circuit
Hey, welcome to a very special Abs Week here at TT. Each day I’m going to give you a new workout, diet plan, or set of exercises that will help you lose belly fat and reveal your flat stomach just in time for summer. Let’s get started with a 4-Minute routine from my friend Andrew…
Read MoreOne Thing To Do No Matter What
In the fall of 2007 I heard an Olympic champion and passionate public speaker move an audience to tears, several times, with his tale of tragedy, perseverance, redemption, and ultimately, heartbreaking courage. The man was Dan Gable, the legendary wrestler with an unmatchable work ethic and dedication to success. Even today his accomplishments remain unparalleled…
Read MoreDiet and Life Advice from Bally the Dog
Woof, woof, back by popular demand, it’s Bally the Dog. I’m very happy to be here, as you can tell by my wagging tail. It’s Friday, and that means Fun Day in ol’ Bally’s world. (Actually every day is fun day in my doggy world, BOL – Bark Out Loud). What I love most about…
Read MoreFix Thunder Thighs with this Exercise Workout and Hormone Trick
This is going to get ugly, and for that, I apologize in advance…but here we go… Have you ever suffered from “Thigh Swoosh” or “Chub Rub”, as others call it? That’s the chafing noise your jeans or pantyhose make as you walk. Google told me all about this. The bad news is that we’ve all…
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