Posts by Craig Ballantyne
Is Interval Training Dead?
Is Interval Training Dead? By Kate Vidulich It’s no secret long, cardio workouts are a proven waste of time when you’re looking for fast fat loss results. The 21st century solution…? Interval training. Research shows this is a winner for fat loss. Trainees worldwide are pumped up, and rocking interval training workouts. So what is…
Read MoreCarb Fueled Muscle Building
One of my best friends in the fitness industry, the legendary Jason Ferruggia, made a controversial statement yesterday on his Twitter page. “Carbs are more important than protein for skinny guys who want to gain muscle.” If that’s the case, then I’m good to go! Last night’s dinner at a local family restaurant (Osteria La…
Read MoreAwesome Affiliate Email
When I first met David Sinick, he looked like a 12-year old happy-go-lucky kid that better belonged behind a video game screen than a business. Hmmm, that’s also exactly how he looks now. But he’s developed fantastic skills. By hanging around mentors like Bedros Keuilian, and by making deals and getting connected with others, young…
Read More5 Bodyweight Exercises NOT To Do
If you have a sore shoulder, bad back, achy knees, or tight Achilles tendon, then you must AVOID the 5 bodyweight exercises listed below. You’ll also discover 3 common mistakes made with great bodyweight exercises. But first, an Italy update…I watched a couple of Italians do these “no-no” bodyweight exercises yesterday morning while at a…
Read MoreThe Power of Personal Responsibility
Growing up, I’m embarrassed to admit, I wanted everything given to me. “I’m going to be rich eventually,” I thought, “So why not give me what I want now?” It was a silly, stupid, and immature way to think. It’s ridiculous to admit it to you today, but it’s the truth. It was around the…
Read MoreMake Time Your Servant
As the legend goes, a titan of industry one day sat in a courtroom defending himself against an overzealous public attorney on the charges of ignorance. “Isn’t it true, Mr. Big Shot,” the attorney sneered at the defendant, “That you are ignorant of what’s going on around you in the world?” “Yes, I’m guilty of…
Read MoreTuscan Bodyweight Ladder Workout
I discovered the secret to having a lot of energy in the morning. You just need to go to the Tuscany region of Italy and eat like a king. Ha! Yesterday, after we visited one of the largest wineries in the region, we had a huge lunch in their restaurant of bread, pasta, chicken, beef,…
Read MoreThe Most Dangerous Book You Could Read
This book is dangerous. It can literally destroy your ambition, one of the most important success traits you can have. Unfortunately, young people are the most common victims. Every summer I travel to a small resort outside of Trakai, Lithuania to teach at the BlackSmith Camp for Liberty and Entrepreneurship. We work with fifty bright,…
Read More#1 energy drink for traveling
“Gunther” sunk his massive frame and belly into the cushy leather chair beside me. He was not looking well. As appearances go, he was a grown-up version of the fat German kid from the Simpsons cartoon. Within seconds he was wolfing down sausages and quaffing pints of beer. But not me. That will put you…
Read More100% Commissions
This is a well known secret of top Internet Marketers. Giving away more money now makes YOU more money in the long run. That’s why it is good to give 100% affiliate commissions sometimes. Recently, one of my Publishing Partners, Shawna Kaminski had a huge launch of a $9 product. It generated over 1000 sales,…
Read More3 Exercises to Beat Back Pain
When you hurt your back, and you will, your natural reaction is to do this one thing that will make it worse. You think either: a) I should lie down and rest and not do anything (WORST idea) b) I should stretch my back (second worst idea) because you do this one BAD stretch. Click…
Read MorePerfect Fat Loss Program
The Karate Man proved me wrong. He also showed his negative wife that what he was doing was right. Of course, he was following the Perfect Fat Loss Plan. Here’s his story… “Craig, I am a Karate Man. But at the age of 43 I felt I no longer met that image. I no longer…
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