Craig Ballantyne is a Strength & Conditioning coach in Toronto, author of Turbulence Training, a contributing author to Men’s Health magazine, and a member of the Training Advisory Board for Maximum Fitness and Oxygen magazines. Craig’s fat loss, muscle-building website TurbulenceTraining.com features his best-selling Turbulence Training for Fat Loss program and TTmembers.com offers access to all of Craig’s Turbulence Training workouts and video clips (for men, women, mass-building, athletes, and bodyweight-only workouts).
Craig also has an advanced research background, completing a Master’s of Science Degree in Exercise Physiology from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Craig continues to study the latest training, supplementation, and nutrition research that will help improve client’s health and wellness as well as their physical and mental performance.
Read Craig Ballantyne's previous newsletter articles below:
Last week, at least 30 people pointed me to a video of an unconventional wedding on YouTube. With pop music blasting in the background, it showed the wedding party (including the bride) dancing down the aisle in an elaborately choreographed routine. Maybe you’ve seen it. It’s gotten more than 8 million views. YouTube – coupled with [...]
By Craig Ballantyne | Thu, Jul 23, 2009
You don’t have to sacrifice flavor or variety to eat healthfully. In fact, two types of foods can help you fight disease and live longer – and they come in many delicious varieties. According to cardiovascular health expert Dr. Shah, as reported in Men’s Health m agazine, these two super- food groups [...]
By Craig Ballantyne | Mon, Jul 20, 2009
My clients often question me when I tell them they can eat more almonds and cashews. “Don’t you know that nuts are full of fat?” they ask. Well, I tell them, you can have your nuts and eat them too… even if you are trying to lose weight. In fact, nuts could be an important part [...]
By Craig Ballantyne | Wed, Jul 15, 2009
Most diet “plans” are really complicated… or downright confusing. But the truth is, eating for fat loss is simple. Just avoid junk food and eat more whole, natural foods. If you need proof, take a look at this… European researchers studied 89,431 men and women from five countries in Western Europe for 6.5 years. They found that [...]
By Craig Ballantyne | Wed, Jul 15, 2009
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 [...]
By Craig Ballantyne | Fri, Jul 10, 2009
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 you. [...]
By Craig Ballantyne | Wed, Jul 8, 2009
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 [...]
By Craig Ballantyne | Mon, Jun 29, 2009
One of the side effects of aging is that you lose the ability to burn fat at the drop of a hat. So if you’re over 40 and want to lose belly fat, here’s what you have to do: Rule #1: Eat a low-calorie diet, focusing on whole, natural foods. Everyone needs to be eating more fruits [...]
By Craig Ballantyne | Tue, Jun 16, 2009
Surprise! The best energy bar isn’t one you can eat. (And, no, it’s not one where you can order a beer either.) The best energy bar is the barbell.
By Craig Ballantyne | Fri, Jun 12, 2009
What’s the best way to get rid of ugly belly fat? If you say “Long, slow cardio to burn as much fat as you can during your workout,” you’ve got it wrong. I’ve written before in ETR about the futility of cardio. But there’s another argument to consider. It’s well known in the workout world that women [...]
By Craig Ballantyne | Fri, Jul 31, 2009
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