Posts by Craig Ballantyne
my BIG diet mistake (more embarrassment)
It all started with a runny nose…a little sniffle, to be honest. But it was one that wouldn’t go away, and one I had no reason to have, considering it started in July. Months went by and I was getting sick and tired of people asking me if I had a cold… thinking that might…
Read MoreQnA: Contest Update and The Truth About Abs
Just one week left to enter the 13th TT Transformation Contest, using either your favorite TT workout or the new 24-7 Fat Loss Workouts. Discover the ONE simple thing you need to do today to get started in the contest here. We have a couple of questions on the contest plus the TRUTH about ab…
Read MoreFive Minutes is All It Takes
In order to squeeze the most productivity out of your day – so that you have the satisfaction of accomplishment, rather than the dreaded feeling of another ‘lost day’ – you really need to have a plan. And the plan not only shows you what you should be doing, but what you need to avoid…
Read MorePersonal Trainer Certification Life Changing Success Story
There is NOTHING I could say that would be even HALF as powerful as this true life personal trainer certification success story from TT “Rookie Trainer of the Year”, Mike Whitfield. Discover how just one “click “changed his life… *********** What a Difference a Click Makes By Mike Whitfield, Certified Turbulence Trainer Every year, my…
Read MoreMake 2012 the Year Of Giving Excessively
Over the Christmas break I watched a fascinating presentation by the inimitable Gary Vaynerchuk. As mentioned in a past Early to Rise American Dream feature, Gary was born in the former Soviet Union and his father brought their family to America where nine family members lived in a studio apartment while Gary’s father pursued the…
Read MoreBest Nutrition Supplements for Health
If you’ve been a long-time TT reader, you probably know that my father destroyed his health with alcohol and passed away in 2008. Unfortunately, today, I’m watching my mom slowly destroy her health with food. My personal request to you is that you do NOT do the same. Lord knows I’ve tried, and I keep…
Read MoreHow to Lose 3-5 Pounds
Happy New Year. I hope you had a great celebration. Our family had a good time at a young cousin’s wedding. It was the perfect celebration to end 2011 and kick-off 2012. But, a lot of my cousins were asking me for advice…like you, they are wondering how to lose those holidays pounds. Well, no…
Read MoreThe 2012 Fitness Predictions Report
My yearly 2012 fitness predictions report is the highlight of my December project list. It’s always fun to look into my crystal ball and try to predict the future. I’ve actually been right in the past about some big trends, and today, we’re going to focus on the hottest fitness trends for 2012. You’ll want…
Read MoreBest Workout Advice
This week I was interviewed by my friend Greg who used to work at Men’s Health. He wanted my BEST workout advice for common fat loss problems… (Next week I’ll be back with a reader QnA.) Greg: Thanks again for the tips for the Shape piece last week. I LOVED the backup exercises tip, and…
Read MoreSprinting Tips
In part 2 we learned from veteran body builder, Jason Ferruggia the importance of including mobility and flexibility exercises into your workout routines. Today, Jason will share more tips as he explains the different types of sprinting techniques. ************************* CRAIG BALLANTYNE: Remember when you trained Hyson? Maybe tell us briefly on how his program was…
Read MoreThe ONE Big Thing You Must Do Every Day
We have another special gift for you today. It’s a 60-day inspiration and goal setting coaching program that you can have delivered to your phone for free each morning. You’ll get started off with a video I created for you called, “The ONE Big Thing You Must Do Every Day”. Each morning after, you’ll receive…
Read MoreMobility and Flexibility
In part 1, Jason Ferruggia shared with us a few lessons from his recent Renegade seminar. Today, this fitness expert talks about the countless mobility drills and flexibility exercises that help his clients become a better athlete. ********************* CRAIG BALLANTYNE: All right, nice. Tell us a little bit about the seminar you did, and how…
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