Posts by Craig Ballantyne
The Four Letter Word That Equates To Fat Loss
Whew-wee…we’ve covered a lot so far and if you’re just jumping in now, then be sure to check out part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of my 9-part interview series with P90X creator, Tony Horton. Today we’re going to switch gears a little bit and see what advice Tony has for us in…
Read More3 Basic Ab Exercises To Avoid Low Back Injuries
People are becoming increasingly aware that crunches and sit-ups are no longer considered the best ways to get 6-pack abs. What a lot of folks don’t realize, however, is that these 2 popular abdominal exercises may actually end up sending you to the doctor. So, if you’re after a flat stomach, then read on to…
Read MoreTT in Dubai
All this talk of Dubai in the news reminds of the time back in February 2006 when I spent a week in the desert on the Persian Gulf visiting 4 of my friends who were living there. It’s kind of a funny story, because as you can imagine, it doesn’t rain much in Dubai, but…
Read More“Stop Eating Crap And Start Eating Healthy”
If you’re a personal trainer looking to build your customer base, then you’ll definitely want to check out Tony Horton’s advice from part 5 of the interview. Today, in part 6 of my interview with P90X creator, Tony Horton, we’ll switch gears a little bit and see what advice he has for us in terms…
Read MoreTony Horton’s Advice For Trainers
We’re now onto part 5 of the 9-part interview with Tony Horton, but if you missed part 4, be sure to go back and have a read through, especially if you struggle with motivation. Whether you’re just getting started or you’d simply like to mix in a little workout variety, Horton suggests a couple different…
Read MoreWhat To Do When You Hate Working Out
We’re now onto part 4 of the 9-part interview with Tony Horton, but if you missed part 3 where he revealed the fountain of youth, and why not being able to do something right away might actually be a good thing, then you’ll want to check that out. Today, Tony discusses what kind of results…
Read More1 Workout Tweak That Produces Significant Results
We’re moving onto part 3 of the 9-part Tony Horton interview and things are really starting to get interesting! If you missed the last interview excerpt where Tony explains which type of exercise he can’t stand doing, then check out part 2 of my interview. In part 3 of the 9 part interview, Tony shares…
Read MoreHow I Got My Abs
Lots of folks wonder what I did to get my abs…well, here’s my story from Day 1 of training…right through to today’s workouts. And at the end, I’ll tell you what works and what you should do based on my 18 years of workout out, 6 years of University (4 years undergrad Kinesiology plus 2…
Read MoreTom Petty, Tony Horton, And The Genesis Of P90X
Welcome to part 2 of the 9-part Tony Horton interview. If you missed part 1 of the interview, you’ll want to read what Tony learned early on in life that he now uses to help shape millions of people all over the world. In today’s interview excerpt we discover the workout that reshaped Tom Petty,…
Read MoreThe Evolution Of Tony Horton
Welcome to part 1 of the 9-part Tony Horton interview. I was lucky to get to spend 45 minutes on the phone with Tony, and it was inspiring…let’s start with the Evolution of Tony Horton… ****************** Craig Ballantyne: Hey, everyone. This is Craig Ballantyne, and I am here with Tony Horton. You guys must know…
Read MoreTurbulence Thanksgiving
Spending this weekend in Stratford – nice brisk fall weather – which I actually prefer to the warmer weather I just returned from in Orlando. What can I say, I just like Canadian weather better. While traveling, I stuck to the vegan diet, however it’s tough not to lose weight on this program. But that…
Read MoreGrocery List & Bodyweight Exercises
Spent the weekend in Orlando working with some fitness pro’s, and got back Saturday night. It was a lot of fun meeting some experts who use TT bootcamp workouts and bodyweight exercises in their programs. Yesterday I hit the gym for an extra workout, because this week I’m taking a break from heavy barbell work…
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