Posts by Craig Ballantyne
Tim Ferriss and the Four Hour Body
In the next few posts, I’m going to feature a free interview between NY Times best-selling author Tim Ferriss and myself covering: – His Cheat Meal Secret System (cool stuff…I tried it on the weekend) – How he got super-strong with just a few sets & reps each week – The one type of alcohol…
Read MoreFat Loss for Busy Men & Women
Looking through the Turbulence Training archives this weekend, I dug up another fat burning interview about Turbulence Training and why it works so well for busy men and women. ****************** Question: Let’s cut to the chase. What’s your number one fat loss tip that you can give everyone here? Answer: I wish it was simply,…
Read MoreNew CB Workout and Transformation Tips
Hope you are ready for another great week of fat loss. We had a big week in the Turbulence Training World, as we filmed over 3 hours of content for our 1 Million Mission project. Powerful stuff. And exhausting. I spoke for 3 hours straight…pretty intense content…it knocked me on my butt! I was beat…but…
Read MoreNew Member Questionnaire
This is a feedback form I’ve used with personal clients and Transformation Contest clients. It tells me a lot about what might be causing plateaus, injuries, etc. And it helps me help them get results so much faster. If you are a Turbulence Training member, you can fill out this form in the forum and…
Read MoreHow Was Turbulence Training Created?
Like most folks in the fitness industry, I played a lot of sports when I was younger. That led to weight training. From there, I realized I wanted to be a strength coach in professional sports. I went to school for Kinesiology, which then led to a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology. Along the way,…
Read MoreBodyweight Exercises to the Rescue
My diet confession from the other week received a lot of great feedback from TT readers, so I wanted to share another confession… You see, I haven’t always had 6-pack abs. Like many folks, I once went down the well-traveled road of skipping workouts and too much food (and drink). In fact, I almost became…
Read MoreAlwyn Cosgrove & Fat Loss
I recently saw Alwyn speak at a personal trainer’s seminar, and Alwyn showed study after study supporting his fat loss programs. Today he will focus on the nutrition and the psychology of weight loss. Alwyn Cosgrove is a superstar in the world of physique transformation for men and women. He’s trained champions in multiple sports…
Read MoreDecember Fat Loss Tips
Little bit of snow falling these days in Toronto…so truly its Christmas time in the city. I’m staying here in Southern Ontario, splitting my time between Toronto and family back in Stratford. Catching up. Its been a busy year. And a great year too, I have much to be thankful for. By the way, if…
Read MoreMale and Female Fat Loss
Are men and women the same when it comes to fat loss? There aren’t physiologically like in terms of how the body responds. A woman’s body will respond the exact same way as a man’s body would respond to the same training program. Now, when I have worked with women, there are some mental differences. …
Read MoreHow Often to Workout?
Filmed in the dungeon…How many workouts per week for fat loss => How Many Workouts for Fat Loss?
Read MoreKeeping Fat Loss Simple
I was recently interviewed by another trainer who expected me to provide fancy, complicated fat loss advice. But I surprised them with these answers on how simple nutrition and Turbulence Training principles guarantee fat loss. ********************* Q: If someone struggles to make dietary changes, what are 3 simple steps would you first recommend as the…
Read MoreWhat Craig Ballantyne Eats Every Day
So you asked, and here it is…What Craig Ballantyne Eats. At your request, I’ve put together my current daily diet. As you’ll see, I eat more fruits and vegetables in a day than the average American eats all week. And then some. It’s become a game to me…how many fruits and vegetables can I eat?…
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