Posts by Craig Ballantyne
Working Out While Traveling
So I’ll be Poland for some hiking this week in the mountains near Krakov. I’m taking my TRX straps so hopefully I’ll have some interesting workouts and photos to share with you when I get back. I always stay fit, eat right, and do NOT gain body fat when I travel even though there are…
Read MoreTips To A Wining Transformation Photo
In last day’s post, Catherine Gordon the winner of the 2nd TT Transformation Contest referenced a video I made where I demonstrated that you can’t out train a bad diet. The key to your fat loss success is in the exercise. Over the past few weeks, Catherine touched on the five pillars to her success.…
Read MoreTransformation Habits That Stick
Yesterday, TT Transformation Contest winner, Catherine Gordon emphasized the importance of breaking plateaus in your training. So if you missed it, then head back to read up on How to Avoid Sabotaging Your Transformation. Today, Catherine continues to share with us the keys to her success. As the winner of the 2nd TT Transformation Contest,…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Sabotaging Your Transformation
Hey folks…if you’ve been away from the blog for a bit, then you’ve found a great time to jump back in. Over the past week I’ve been sharing with readers the success story of TT’s 2nd ever Transformation Contest winner, Catherine Gordon. Last day, Catherine shared her thoughts on the under-appreciated, yet highly valuable social…
Read MoreTips for Gauging Your Body Transformation
Over the past few days, the winner of the second ever TT Transformation Contest, Catherine Gordon, has been sharing her body transformation story with us. And whether you’re a newbie to the training scene or you’re a seasoned pro when it comes to resistance training, Catherine has undoubtedly shared some fat loss nuggets you’ll want…
Read MoreMaking Your Transformation Changes Stick
We’re back with the winner of the 2nd TT Transformation Contest, Catherine Gordon. We learned in part 4 one of the keys to Catherine’s success was having a solid support circle around her. It may seem pretty insignificant, but you’ll understand just how important that social support is the next time someone either pressures you…
Read MoreMeathead Fat Loss
I have a crazy travel schedule coming up…so it was nice to be at home last weekend. I was able to go down to the St. Lawrence Market, a Toronto institution, and picked up fresh fruits and vegetables. This weekend I’ll be celebrating Joel Marion’s wedding in Tampa Bay, Florida (that’s him with his fiance…
Read MoreHot Training Tips From Jay Ferruggia
Today, we celebrate the engagement of ANOTHER fitness expert who is tying the knot to one of the nicest girls in the world. (Believe me, he’s “marrying up” BIG time!) I’m talking about my friend and mentor, Jason Ferruggia. Yes, the original Renegade trainer, who I fly down to Jersey twice a year to learn…
Read MoreThe Key To A Complete Transformation
Yesterday, the second ever TT Transformation Contest winner shared with us one very valuable tip for losing weight. So if you missed it, then head back to read up on her her fat loss food pyramid. In today’s interview excerpt with fat loss inspiration, Catherine Gordon, we learn not only about the type of social…
Read MoreThe Fat Loss Food Pyramid
We’re back with part 2 of my interview with the 2nd TT Transformation Contest winner, Catherine Gordon. Catherine quickly went from being mistaken for her son’s grandmother to his lean and sexy mom by simply following a healthy diet and the TT workouts. If you missed the intro to this interview then head back to…
Read MoreProtein Powder – When to use it
Every morning on the TT Facebook Fanpage I do a 15 minute fitness QnA session where you can ask me any training question you want… …but it always ends up being 50-75% nutrition questions! And always asking about the whey protein powders, post workout drinks, creatine, and supplements, supplements, supplements. So…I’ve decided to dedicate a…
Read MoreThe Winning Mindset for Fat Loss
There are few sources of inspiration that work better in motivating you into action than to read the transformation success stories of people just like you, people who were once faced with similar struggles that you’re up against now. So, today, and over the next few days I’ll be sharing an interview I did with…
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