Posts by Craig Ballantyne
Should You Train When Sore?
Recently, Men’s Health magazine asked me, “Should guys train if they have sore muscles?” Here are my thoughts… 1) It really depends on… – why are you sore from yesteday’s workout – what type of workout are you doing today – what is your training goal 2) If someone’s goal is simply fat loss, they…
Read MoreNifty Muscle Building Exercises for Your Arms
If you missed fitness expert, Nick Nilsson’s glute-firing exercise from the last interview excerpt, I highly recommend you head back to check it out. With just a few little tweaks, the Mad Scientist once again, easily creates a powerful exercise to shape your butt. Today, however, we are going to round out the unique muscle-sculpting…
Read MoreBest Cardio for Fat Loss
I just got back from an amazing weekend in Niagara Falls where I celebrated Vince Del Monte’s wedding. It was quite a party, and fitness expert like Joel Marion tried their best to prove that the best cardio for fat loss is dancing. But I’m not convinced. More about cardio in a second… First, I…
Read MoreGlute Exercises
So in part 4, with my friend and fitness expert Nick Nilisson he suggested some heavy duty upper body exercises that hit the- chest, arms, shoulders, abs and back to help you build a lean muscle and forge a ripped, defined physique. Today our expert interview continues with Nick Nilsson as he go shares various…
Read MoreUnique Upper Body Exercises
Last day fitness expert, Nick Nilsson introduced us to his unique method of running. It seems a bit unusual, but that’s what the Mad Scientist is known for – creating unique ways to gain muscle and burn fat. So head back and check it out! Today, Nilsson shares more of his funky and super effective…
Read MoreVegetarian Books You Must Read
In the last year I’ve read over a dozen books that will help you make the transition from meat to vegetarian, and even from vegetarian to vegan. Last night I finished up the latest, and probably the best book of the bunch. Even though it was written almost 10 years ago, “The Food Revolution” has…
Read MoreTT for Athletes Interval Training
This week’s call features weeks 1-4 of TT for Athletes… But first, let’s talk about all the reasons to be celebrating. 1) Next week is July 1st, Canada Day! 2) Next Sunday is July 4th, Independence Day! 3) Days are getting longer down under. It will be your summer time soon! And this weekend is…
Read MoreSimultaneously Build Muscle and Lose Fat
Last day, Nick Nilsson aka The Mad Scientist, shared with us his nutrition tips for those wanting to gain muscle as well as for those wanting to lose fat. Today, however, we learn a Nilssonized version of my interval training methods! As well, for those of you wanting to build muscle AND lose fat at…
Read MoreMad Scientist Dishes Out Workout and Nutrition Advice
Hey folks! We’re moving into part 2 of my expert interview with the Mad Scientist, Nick Nilsson. If you missed it, make sure you jump back to part 1 where you’ll discover the meaning behind Nilsson’s nickname and how he can help you overcome any workout plateau. Today, the Scientist is going to share with…
Read MoreUnique Exercise Twists To Build Muscle
Following the same basic exercises over and over again, is not only boring, but it will eventually lead to a plateau. That’s why I’m excited to share with you part 1 of the interview I did with the Mad Scientist, Nick Nilsson. Click here to listen to the full interview Nilsson, a friend and fitness…
Read More3 Secrets to Faster Recovery From Injury
This article on the 3 secrets to faster recovery from muscle injury is another great article to print out and file! But first, confession time. Despite everything we know, old meatheads like me and Jason Ferruggia still “overdo things” and end up hurting ourselves in the gym. But I’m lucky, because I just pull muscles…
Read MoreHow To Choose A Workout Program
What an interview series – Scott Colby and his facebook fans asked me some really great questions that I know can help you, too. If you missed last day where I told you my favorite ab exercise along with the best exercises to sculpt beautiful abs without harming your back, then head back to part…
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