Posts by Craig Ballantyne
Internet Marketing Transformation Contest Winner
“Transformation Contests”, Forrest Gump once said, “are like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get.” You might be overwhelmed by the number and quality of entries, or as has been the case in the past, you might be disappointed by the lack thereof. I’m pleased to announce this contest exceeded…
Read MoreHow to Avoid a Cold (Key Lime Pie secret)
This was the “Winter that NEVER was” here in Toronto. It hardly snowed. Barely stormed. And now it’s spring. (My sympathies to all European TT readers who suffered through record-breaking snowfall and cold. Stay strong.) It was also the winter that never was because I didn’t have a cold. Not anything even close, and that…
Read MoreFat Loss Wars: Metabolic Resistance Training vs. Cardio
Exercise has come a long way over the years. Since the era of Arnold Schwarzenegger weightlifting and Jane Fonda aerobics, much has changed in the way workouts are programmed. Sure, weightlifting and cardiovascular exercises are still vital to a workout program, but it is the way the program is designed and the amount of time…
Read MoreThe World’s Most Interesting Man in Internet Marketing
Today you’ll meet the World’s Most Interesting Man in Internet Marketing. You’ll also discover how to set goals using my trademarked system. And then soon, just to confuse you, I’ll have an article from the World’s Most Interesting Man on why you should NOT set goals. Stay tuned! Now let’s begin with a question… Question:…
Read MoreFat Loss Nutrition
Losing weight, maintaining weight, preventing heart disease, lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, and improving overall health are all different goals but all require the same thing—a healthy eating plan. For many people healthy eating is a struggle as much as it is confusing with all the conflicting information out there as to what people should…
Read MoreTraining for a Tough Mudder Race
You are almost there. As I like to say with my clients, “You are on the verge of greatness”. When you break things down into smaller chunks and create a plan for each obstacle, it doesn’t sound so bad does it? Let’s dominate this Tough Mudder, obstacle by obstacle. Let’s start this last bit with…
Read MoreMen’s Health Magazine Workout and Exercise Tips
The February and March issues of Men’s Health were packed with great workout and diet tips. Here are the best tips that can immediately help your fat loss program.From Men’s Health, February 2012. 1) Durkin Death Crawl: From Todd Durkin, the guy who trains Drew Brees, MH gives you a tough challenge exercise. Starting in…
Read MoreHow to Make a Million Dollars
It was the closest I’ll ever come to being in a rock’n’roll band, I suppose. On Saturday night at 9pm, in front of about 250 fitness experts, I gave the presentation of my life. I joke about the rock band thing, because really, when else will I be on stage in front of that many…
Read MoreTough Mudder Obstacle Course
So you’re still doing this even after reading part one? Congrats, you’re absurd and determined, qualities that … well, really no one looks for. My bad. But alas, I am going to continue to help you get through this Tough Mudder training, one obstacle at a time. Ding, ding. Round 2… Funky Monkey –You guessed…
Read MoreThere is So Much Opportunity
So, you have an idea for an Internet business or product and are wondering how to make those first moves into turning it into a real, successful venture. A crucial part of starting up your own Internet business is to identify where you want to go with it, and what you want to achieve. Knowing…
Read MoreQnA on Intervals and More
Aw, so you likey the advanced training info, huh? Good, I have more today…in my own version of the Men’s Health QnA. It’s free, and you get way more uncensored info compared to the modified responses you get in the magazine (due to their space limitations). Onward to today’s training QnA…written from the 16th floor…
Read MoreScottish Sales and Marketing Strategies
Another weekend, another amazing seminar. This time, California, for the 2012 Fitness Business Summit. And it doesn’t matter if you’re not in the fitness industry, there were big lessons for you to learn. At breakfast on Friday morning, I spent an hour with my good friend, Stage-IV cancer survivor, and amazing Scottish storyteller, Alwyn Cosgrove.…
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