Posts by Craig Ballantyne
The Right Intensity
Hey folk’s today we talk about intensity. So, if you think you’re not getting that much out of your workout, then increase your intensity, or if your feeling muscle soreness then decrease the intensity. Depending how you feel the day after your workout, you can make adjustments to intensity. Keep in mind to use proper…
Read MorePersonal Workouts & Superset Research
Had a great weekend in Vegas…and even did some decent workouts at the Bellagio gym (dbs up to 100 pounds helped, smith machine instead of squat rack didn’t help). While I was there, a trainer “recognized” me because he saw my name on the gym sign-in page. So we had a chat about the industry…
Read More#1 Beginner Mistake & 3 Beginner Tips
Beginners, like Rick and Carol, two of my clients back in the day, tend to make 1 big mistake when they start trying to lose fat: And the #1 Mistake is, “Doing too much, too soon.” Doesn’t matter if it is walking, jogging, hill sprints, or pushups, if a beginner starts with too much of…
Read MoreQuality vs. Quantity
In last day, we learned that exercising for at least 30 minutes a day not only will it help you get rid of stubborn belly fat. It helps to improve confidence and your mobility. Interval training is one way to help you to lose that belly fat and continues burning more calories even hours after…
Read MoreStretching And Mobility
Setting weight loss goals, creating a reward system, and buddying up with like-minded people are small tips that you will find in part 3 of this expert interview series. By following them they will have they a huge impact on to your fat loss success. As you begin to set your goals make sure you…
Read MoreRecommendations on Adherence and Motivation
Exercise alone wont help you lose weight. You really have to take a look at the whole picture, and that’s eating healthy too. In last day’s post, you begin to understand that it is important to make healthy choices in what you eat all the time, and that goes for snacks as well!! In addition…
Read MoreDiet and Exercise Tips For Beginners
Yesterday, I shared part one of my interview series from “Fit Pros Against Cancer.” A telefundraiser hosted by Abs expert Scott Colby, featuring fitness experts such as Tom Venuto, Rob Poulos, Holly Rigsby, Isabel De Los Rio, and myself we were asked a series of questions educating people about diet and nutrition. Today, I’ll share…
Read MoreTurbulence Training- Simple, Fast, Effective
Fitness expert, Scott Colby hosted a fundraiser event where all proceeds went to the American Cancer Society. What made this so special is that over a course of two days he brought together world class fitness and nutrition experts to ask them questions that help to educate and inspire people to live healthier lives. In…
Read More1000 Calorie Burning Workouts
Off to Vegas this weekend…will be hanging around dozens of fitness experts…including kettlebell experts, hockey conditioning coaches, supplement experts, and some physiotherapists too. Should be fun. I’ll be doing my workouts there on Friday morning and Monday morning, and taking Saturday and Sunday off – except for some stretching. Now let’s help you lose fat……
Read MorePhysiology and Psychology Equals Fat Loss
Yesterday, the fitness and nutrition expert shared with us a few things about post-workout nutrition and supplements. So, if your exercising for fat loss you should always make healthy food choices by eating a healthy whole food meal. Remember eat whole food, mostly plants, not too much. We have covered a lot of information on…
Read MorePost-Workout Nutrition
There are many ways to make a great protein meal with a nice balance of fat, protein, and carbs through an assortment of mixtures such as, a whole grain with a legume (the classic “rice and beans”). In part 5, the Dr. Berardi shares with us his vegan experiment as he acquired new ways to…
Read MoreDr. Berardi’s Vegan Experiment
Dr. John Berardi is among the most prestigious and respected names in the fitness industry. We learned, in part 4 of this expert interview series, more about the unique approach that the Precision Nutrition program offers through its coaching techniques as it helps people to understand what nutrients the body needs to lose weight. Today,…
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