Archive for Craig Ballantyne

4 Ways to Stay Fit While Traveling
by Craig Ballantyne (05/15/2008)

Last year, I flew more than 20,000 miles and visited more than two dozen airports around the world. Along the way, I learned - the hard way - how difficult it is to eat on the road.

Why Only a Little Weight Loss Helps a Lot
by Craig Ballantyne (05/14/2008)

Too many people don't get started on big projects, like losing weight, because the task seems insurmountable. But even if you've got a long way to go to completely lose your gut, here's some incentive for you.

The Best Way to Boost Metabolism
by Craig Ballantyne (05/13/2008)

The best way to boost your metabolism is not with an overpriced, full-of-caffeine pill from a bottle. No matter what the magazine ads say, these supplements will not have a lasting effect on your metabolism.

Should You Take a Break From Exercise?
by Craig Ballantyne (05/12/2008)

If you are regularly training with weights or doing interval training (as you should for maximum health benefits and fat loss), consider taking off a week for recovery every three months.

How Many Push-Ups Can You Do?
by Craig Ballantyne (05/10/2008)

The push-up is the all-American exercise. Too bad most Americans would have a hard time cranking out a single repetition, let alone the number they should be able to do for their age.

The Perfect Fat-Burning Workout
by Craig Ballantyne (05/09/2008)

If you're like most people, you don't have a whole lot of time to work out. Not to mention, you'd rather exercise in your home gym than pay monstrous fees to a local health club. If you want to lose fat fast at home, here's an easy-to-implement plan.

How to Get Flat Abs
by Craig Ballantyne (05/08/2008)

If you want to get flat abs in time to show them off at the beach this year, quit wasting your efforts on slow, boring cardio and endless crunches.

Your Back’s Best Time to Work Out
by Craig Ballantyne (05/07/2008)

You can still have a great workout in the morning, as long as you are extra careful of your back and lifting technique.

Just Do It
by Craig Ballantyne (04/09/2008)

The American population is slowly turning into a nation of couch potato slugs.

Burn Calories While You Sleep
by Craig Ballantyne (04/07/2008)

Researchers found that the subjects' metabolism was elevated for over 36 hours after their exercise.

Why You Can’t Gain 10 Pounds in a Weekend
by Craig Ballantyne (04/05/2008)

I always marvel at the reports I get from men and women who claim to have gained 10 pounds over a weekend. In truth, that's impossible.

Why Cardio Doesn’t Work
by Craig Ballantyne (03/31/2008)

Cardio exercise is perplexing. In theory, it should work the same for everyone. But it doesn't.

Building Strong Bones
by Craig Ballantyne (03/24/2008)

Instead of soy, I recommend good old-fashioned weight-bearing exercise to improve the strength of your bones.

What Older People Must Do to Preserve Their Strength
by Craig Ballantyne (03/21/2008)

Most people have not done enough strength training or built enough muscle mass to avoid falls as they get into their late 70s and early 80s.

Bet You Can’t Do This Simple Exercise
by Craig Ballantyne (03/14/2008)

Shoulder mobility exercises can help to relieve pain caused by sitting at a desk or in a car for long periods of time.

Why Is Caffeine Good For You? The Truth About Caffeine
by Craig Ballantyne (03/13/2008)

Can't live without caffeine, can you? Most adults around the world consume caffeine every day, in coffee, tea, cola, or chocolate. And we continue to hear about new studies - some warning us to stay away from caffeine and others glorifying its benefits.

Circuit Training Beats Cardio
by Craig Ballantyne (03/07/2008)

Long, slow, boring aerobic exercise may get all the glory in the media. Skip the cardio and enjoy the many circuit training benefits.

What We Can Learn About Staying in Shape From Tiger Woods
by Craig Ballantyne (03/07/2008)

How Tiger Woods is a great example to follow when trying to stay in shape.

Getting Rid of Sore Muscles
by Craig Ballantyne (03/06/2008)

Three research-proven ways to get rid of sore muscles.

3 Ways to Keep Track of Fat Loss
by Craig Ballantyne (03/05/2008)

Here are three good ways to judge how well your fat-loss plan is working.

Firm Up Your Butt Without Hurting Your Knees
by Craig Ballantyne (03/01/2008)

Here's are exercises for a firm butt that will firm up your butt without giving your knees a pounding.

The Truth About the Latest Diet Pill
by Craig Ballantyne (02/29/2008)

How much money have you wasted on fat-burning supplements? Whatever the dollar amount, I assure you that you wasted every penny.

Calorie-Burning Foods
by Craig Ballantyne (02/25/2008)

How would you like to get the benefits of one cardio session per week, without having to do any work? Well, all you have to do is eat more protein.

How Often Should the Average Person Workout
by Craig Ballantyne (02/15/2008)

Thanks to the cardio-marathon mindset of the 80s, most folks are convinced they need to exercise for over an hour, seven days a week, to "get fit." But that's not even close to the truth. So, how often should the average person workout?

Lack of Sleep Leads to Weight Gain
by Craig Ballantyne (11/17/2007)

In a study of 30 Greek women, researchers found that lack of sleep leads to weight gain.

Circuit Training for Your Heart
by Craig Ballantyne (08/27/2007)

Circuit weight training may be the best way to improve cardiovascular fitness. Here's why.

Get an Anti-Aging Boost From Strength Training
by Craig Ballantyne (07/20/2007)

The best strength-training exercises to use are multiple-muscle and total-body exercises, such as step-ups, lunges, and squats. You can do these with your bodyweight only, or while holding dumbbells in both hands.

11 Ways to Get More Traffic to Your Website
by Craig Ballantyne (04/10/2007)

How do you get more people on your e-mail list to make it easier to hit your sales goals? Here are 11 ways: