Posts by Craig Ballantyne
Why TV Makes Us Fat
The researchers examined the connections between watching TV, eating, and exercising in young adults (aged 26-36). They found that the young woman who watched more than three hours per day of TV had a higher prevalence of severe abdominal obesity when compared to the women who watched less than one hour of TV.
Read MoreA Fat-Loss Program for Very Overweight People
I’m often asked where really overweight men and women should start when it comes to a fat-burning exercise program. My answer is probably not what you’d expect.
Read MoreThe Best Workout Schedule
What’s the best time to work out? And how should you organize your training? Weights first, then cardio? Or vice versa? Read almost any fitness blog or magazine, and you’ll find a different opinion.
Read MoreHow to Lose Your Belly and Thighs
If you want to lose belly fat, you should do lots of crunches. And if you want to tone your thighs, you should reach for your ThighMaster. Right?
Wrong on both counts.
Read More4 Ways to Stay Fit While Traveling
Last year, I flew more than 20,000 miles and visited more than two dozen airports around the world. Along the way, I learned – the hard way – how difficult it is to eat on the road.
Read MoreThe Best Way to Boost Metabolism
The best way to boost your metabolism is not with an overpriced, full-of-caffeine pill from a bottle. No matter what the magazine ads say, these supplements will not have a lasting effect on your metabolism.
Read MoreHow Many Push-Ups Can You Do?
The push-up is the all-American exercise. Too bad most Americans would have a hard time cranking out a single repetition, let alone the number they should be able to do for their age.
Read MoreYour Back’s Best Time to Work Out
You can still have a great workout in the morning, as long as you are extra careful of your back and lifting technique.
Read MoreJust Do It
The American population is slowly turning into a nation of couch potato slugs.
Read MoreBurn Calories While You Sleep
Researchers found that the subjects’ metabolism was elevated for over 36 hours after their exercise.
Read MoreWhy You Can’t Gain 10 Pounds in a Weekend
I always marvel at the reports I get from men and women who claim to have gained 10 pounds over a weekend. In truth, that’s impossible.
Read MoreHow to Save Your Muscle & Your Metabolism
It’s a scary statistic. You could lose several pounds of muscle per decade after age 30… and more if you diet. As a result of that muscle loss, your metabolism slows down, your risk of falls and injury increases – and do I even have to mention the dramatic decline in the appearance of your…
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