Ben Greenfield Fitness: Diet, Fat Loss And Performance

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/248 July 17, 2013 Podcast: Does Fish Oil Cause Prostate Cancer, Are Body Fat Scales Accurate, Is Milk Healthy, How To Use A Standing Workstation, What To Eat Before Surgery, and How To Run Downhill. Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right, use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, Skype “pacificfit” or use the “Ask Ben” form... but be prepared to wait - we prioritize audio questions over text. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can get these News Flashes hot off the presses if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. You get about 1/3 of your total carbohydrate energy from lactic acid! - I also mention oxaloacetate as a way to speed up lactic acid conversion to glucose. Turns out for good endurance athletes you need more LONGER intervals than REALLY short intervals. Would YOU donate YOUR poop to a needy friend? -----------------------------------------------------

Aubrey De Grey is a British researcher on anti-aging. He claims he has drawn a roadmap to defeat biological aging, and provocatively proposes that the first human beings who will live to 1,000 years old have already been born.  In today's podcast, I interview Dr. De Grey, and we discuss his seven "reasons" for aging and what you can do about it. You'll learn: -Why aging may not actually be inevitable... -7 strategies for increasing longevity... -Which enzymes keep your body from building up junk... -Cutting-edge strategies to keep you actually feeling good when you live long... -And much more! Resources mentioned in this episode include: -Sens.org -Ending Aging book -The Island Where People Forget To Die article -Marine Phytoplankton drops -Pacific Elite Fitness Anti-Aging Pack Questions, comments or feedback about anti-aging strategies? Leave your thoughts at http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/?p=14649See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aubrey De Grey is a British researcher on anti-aging. He claims he has drawn a roadmap to defeat biological aging, and provocatively proposes that the first human beings who will live to 1,000 years old have already been born.  In today's podcast, I interview Dr. De Grey, and we discuss his seven "reasons" for aging and what you can do about it. You'll learn: -Why aging may not actually be inevitable... -7 strategies for increasing longevity... -Which enzymes keep your body from building up junk... -Cutting-edge strategies to keep you actually feeling good when you live long... -And much more! Resources mentioned in this episode include: -Sens.org -Ending Aging book -The Island Where People Forget To Die article -Marine Phytoplankton drops -Pacific Elite Fitness Anti-Aging Pack Questions, comments or feedback about anti-aging strategies? Leave your thoughts at http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/?p=14649See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/247 July 10, 2013 Podcast: Can You Still Exercise When Recovering From Overtraining, How To Push Yourself While Racing, What Is The Best Blood Test, How To Fix Exercise Induced Anemia, Natural Remedies for Tonsil Stones, Are Prohormone Supplements Dangerous and 3 Good Testosterone Supplements. Have a podcast question for Ben? Use the Contact button at the bottom of the app, call 1-877-209-9439, Skype “pacificfit” or use the “Ask Ben” form on the website... but be prepared to wait - we prioritize audio questions over text. Please don't forget to give the podcast a comment/ranking in iTunes - it only takes a minute and you could win a BGFitness care package! ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can get these News Flashes hot off the presses if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. Top 5 ways to get your health-promoting, endurance-boosting nitrates: Arugula, Rhubarb, Beet, Celery & Swiss Chard.

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/247 July 10, 2013 Podcast: Can You Still Exercise When Recovering From Overtraining, How To Push Yourself While Racing, What Is The Best Blood Test, How To Fix Exercise Induced Anemia, Natural Remedies for Tonsil Stones, Are Prohormone Supplements Dangerous and 3 Good Testosterone Supplements. Have a podcast question for Ben? Use the Contact button at the bottom of the app, call 1-877-209-9439, Skype “pacificfit” or use the “Ask Ben” form on the website... but be prepared to wait - we prioritize audio questions over text. Please don't forget to give the podcast a comment/ranking in iTunes - it only takes a minute and you could win a BGFitness care package! ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can get these News Flashes hot off the presses if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. Top 5 ways to get your health-promoting, endurance-boosting nitrates: Arugula, Rhubarb, Beet, Celery & Swiss Chard.

Do you feel like you're just not normal when you miss your workout? Do you get grumpy when you skip your planned physical activity? Do you sometimes sacrifice work and relationships to be able to squeeze in an exercise session? Are you addicted to the feeling you get during or after a long run or bike ride or weight lifting workout? Is this stuff normal, and is it OK to be "addicted to exercise"? In today's podcast episode with "The Long Run" author Mishka Shubaly (pictured right), Mishka and I explore exercise addiction, and whether it is OK to be addicted to exercise. Who is Mishka Shubaly? After receiving an expensive MFA in Fiction from Columbia University, Mishka realized he was more interested in playing music in dive bars than writing. He lived out of a Toyota minivan for a year, touring nonstop, and has shared the stage with artists like The Strokes, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs and The Decemberists among others. His Kindle Singles for Amazon have all been bestsellers. He writes true stories about

Do you feel like you're just not normal when you miss your workout? Do you get grumpy when you skip your planned physical activity? Do you sometimes sacrifice work and relationships to be able to squeeze in an exercise session? Are you addicted to the feeling you get during or after a long run or bike ride or weight lifting workout? Is this stuff normal, and is it OK to be "addicted to exercise"? In today's podcast episode with "The Long Run" author Mishka Shubaly (pictured right), Mishka and I explore exercise addiction, and whether it is OK to be addicted to exercise. Who is Mishka Shubaly? After receiving an expensive MFA in Fiction from Columbia University, Mishka realized he was more interested in playing music in dive bars than writing. He lived out of a Toyota minivan for a year, touring nonstop, and has shared the stage with artists like The Strokes, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs and The Decemberists among others. His Kindle Singles for Amazon have all been bestsellers. He writes true stories about

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/246 July 3, 2013 Podcast: How To Know If A Supplement Is Safe, How To Eat For A Half Ironman, What To Do About Multiple Allergies, How Much Superstarch Should You Use, Running With A Weighted Vest, What To Do About Runner's Toe, and How Women Can Naturally Increase Fertility. Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right side of this page, call 1-877-209-9439, Skype “pacificfit” or (if you hate the sound of your own voice) scroll down to the “Ask Ben” form. Please don't forget to give the podcast a comment/ranking in iTunes - it only takes a minute and you could win a BGFitness care package! ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can get these News Flashes hot off the presses if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. You don't even need to move to exercise? This is also why neurofeedback works. Raw milk is REALLY not a big, dangerous deal. It appears you can skip up to 20% of your workou

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/246 July 3, 2013 Podcast: How To Know If A Supplement Is Safe, How To Eat For A Half Ironman, What To Do About Multiple Allergies, How Much Superstarch Should You Use, Running With A Weighted Vest, What To Do About Runner's Toe, and How Women Can Naturally Increase Fertility. Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right side of this page, call 1-877-209-9439, Skype “pacificfit” or (if you hate the sound of your own voice) scroll down to the “Ask Ben” form. Please don't forget to give the podcast a comment/ranking in iTunes - it only takes a minute and you could win a BGFitness care package! ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can get these News Flashes hot off the presses if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. You don't even need to move to exercise? This is also why neurofeedback works. Raw milk is REALLY not a big, dangerous deal. It appears you can skip up to 20% of your workou

Wil Hahn, a professional motocross racer, broke his hand in practice at the last round of the Supercross series, raced the main event with a broken hand, got 3rd place, then went on to won the overall title by a couple points.  Motocross is an extreme sport... ...outdoor motocross races occur in the heat of the day at for 30 minutes plus 2 laps, riding in full gear at lactate threshold for the entire time... ..."armpump” can be a serious, painful problem when racing... ...dangerous levels of dehydration are extremely common... ...and in this BenGreenfieldFitness phone app insider interview with Wil, you'll find out what kind of fitness and nutrition plan is necessary to succeed in one of the toughest sports on the face of the planet. Wil and I compare Ironman triathlon to motocross, talk about Wil's motocross fitness routine, what Wil eats and drinks for motocross, tracking heart rates, racing with an injury, and more! Don't believe that motocross is an extreme sport that  just might beat up your body

Wil Hahn, a professional motocross racer, broke his hand in practice at the last round of the Supercross series, raced the main event with a broken hand, got 3rd place, then went on to won the overall title by a couple points.  Motocross is an extreme sport... ...outdoor motocross races occur in the heat of the day at for 30 minutes plus 2 laps, riding in full gear at lactate threshold for the entire time... ..."armpump” can be a serious, painful problem when racing... ...dangerous levels of dehydration are extremely common... ...and in this BenGreenfieldFitness phone app insider interview with Wil, you'll find out what kind of fitness and nutrition plan is necessary to succeed in one of the toughest sports on the face of the planet. Wil and I compare Ironman triathlon to motocross, talk about Wil's motocross fitness routine, what Wil eats and drinks for motocross, tracking heart rates, racing with an injury, and more! Don't believe that motocross is an extreme sport that  just might beat up your body

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/245 June 26, 2013 Podcast: What Are The Best Fat Loss Supplements, What To Do About Worn Cartilage, Controlling Blood Sugar During Ketosis, Natural Remedies for Exercise Induced Asthma, Does ADHD Medication Affect Performance, and How To Heal Injured Ribs. Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the contact button at the bottom of the app. Please don't forget to give the podcast a comment/ranking in iTunes - it only takes a minute and you could win a BGFitness care package! ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can get these News Flashes hot off the presses if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. What do you think are the BEST ergogenic aids for runners? According to this: caffeine, sodium bicarbonate…and carbs. One of my favorite "underground training techniques" - respiratory muscle training. I also reference this Endurance Planet podcast with Mark Sircus. Best two core exercises? Crunches? Russia

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/245 June 26, 2013 Podcast: What Are The Best Fat Loss Supplements, What To Do About Worn Cartilage, Controlling Blood Sugar During Ketosis, Natural Remedies for Exercise Induced Asthma, Does ADHD Medication Affect Performance, and How To Heal Injured Ribs. Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the contact button at the bottom of the app. Please don't forget to give the podcast a comment/ranking in iTunes - it only takes a minute and you could win a BGFitness care package! ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can get these News Flashes hot off the presses if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. What do you think are the BEST ergogenic aids for runners? According to this: caffeine, sodium bicarbonate…and carbs. One of my favorite "underground training techniques" - respiratory muscle training. I also reference this Endurance Planet podcast with Mark Sircus. Best two core exercises? Crunches? Russia

In today's podcast interview with Elliot Hulse (the amazingly strong dude pictured above), you're going to discover how to get unstoppable strength for your body and mind - the type of strength that is the #1 key to performance, fertility, fat loss, endurance and more. As an former college football MVP and currently a competitive Strongman, Elliott uses his real world experience and in-the-trenches knowledge to teach you how to unleash your true strength, speed and fitness potential while making your body and mind as strong as possible, and he spills all his secrets in this interview. Topics we discuss include: -The truth about deep breathing and how to do it the right way... -How to "breathe into your balls" and why it works, whether you're a man or a woman... -The biggest mistakes most people make when they walk into a gym... -Whether lifting heavy weights can help with fat loss, cardiovascular capacity or endurance... -The best exercises to start with if you want to learn how to lift heavy weights... -Wh

In today's podcast interview with Elliot Hulse (the amazingly strong dude pictured above), you're going to discover how to get unstoppable strength for your body and mind - the type of strength that is the #1 key to performance, fertility, fat loss, endurance and more. As an former college football MVP and currently a competitive Strongman, Elliott uses his real world experience and in-the-trenches knowledge to teach you how to unleash your true strength, speed and fitness potential while making your body and mind as strong as possible, and he spills all his secrets in this interview. Topics we discuss include: -The truth about deep breathing and how to do it the right way... -How to "breathe into your balls" and why it works, whether you're a man or a woman... -The biggest mistakes most people make when they walk into a gym... -Whether lifting heavy weights can help with fat loss, cardiovascular capacity or endurance... -The best exercises to start with if you want to learn how to lift heavy weights... -Wh

In this BenGreenfieldFitness Phone App insider interview with Ronda Collier, the mastermind behind the SweetBeat heart rate variability testing phone app, we delve into how to use heart rate variability to track your nervous system... ...and even though I've definitely covered heart rate variability (HRV) in previous podcast episodes and articles on this website, this interview gets into some of the more advanced stuff, and the really practical ways to get the most out of your HRV testing so that you can truly know the exact status and health of your nervous system. If you find yourself confused by some of the terms and science behind HRV training, or you want to really maximize your ability to track recovery and your nervous system, then this episode is for you. Topics that Ronda and I discuss include: -What is a heart rate variability power frequency graph? -What is a low frequency domain, what is a high frequency domain, and how do these relate to the health and function of your sympathetic and parasym

In this BenGreenfieldFitness Phone App insider interview with Ronda Collier, the mastermind behind the SweetBeat heart rate variability testing phone app, we delve into how to use heart rate variability to track your nervous system... ...and even though I've definitely covered heart rate variability (HRV) in previous podcast episodes and articles on this website, this interview gets into some of the more advanced stuff, and the really practical ways to get the most out of your HRV testing so that you can truly know the exact status and health of your nervous system. If you find yourself confused by some of the terms and science behind HRV training, or you want to really maximize your ability to track recovery and your nervous system, then this episode is for you. Topics that Ronda and I discuss include: -What is a heart rate variability power frequency graph? -What is a low frequency domain, what is a high frequency domain, and how do these relate to the health and function of your sympathetic and parasym

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/244 June 19, 2013 Podcast: How To Use Hot Baths For Performance, Natural Remedies for Dry Eyes, How To Enhance Vision, How Your Feet Affect Your Butt, High Heart Rates on a Ketogenic Diet, Strength Training For Trail Runners, and How Your Ears Affect Your Muscles. Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the "@Contact" button at the bottom of the app. Please don't forget to give the podcast a comment/ranking in iTunes - it only takes a minute and you could win a BGFitness care package! ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can get these News Flashes hot off the presses if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. Can Electrocuting Your Brain Improve Your Endurance? Whole eggs on a low carb diet are definitely a good thing - especially if you include yolks. Wow: When study participants drank sucralose, their blood sugar peaked at higher level than when consuming glucose. Very interesting in this study that

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/244 June 19, 2013 Podcast: How To Use Hot Baths For Performance, Natural Remedies for Dry Eyes, How To Enhance Vision, How Your Feet Affect Your Butt, High Heart Rates on a Ketogenic Diet, Strength Training For Trail Runners, and How Your Ears Affect Your Muscles. Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the "@Contact" button at the bottom of the app. Please don't forget to give the podcast a comment/ranking in iTunes - it only takes a minute and you could win a BGFitness care package! ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can get these News Flashes hot off the presses if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. Can Electrocuting Your Brain Improve Your Endurance? Whole eggs on a low carb diet are definitely a good thing - especially if you include yolks. Wow: When study participants drank sucralose, their blood sugar peaked at higher level than when consuming glucose. Very interesting in this study that

In today's interview with "Becoming A Supple Leopard" author Kelly Starrett, we discuss everything from  fixing shin splints to addressing tight hips, and we cover every aspect of restoring mobility and getting rid of pain in your body. Kelly dishes out tons of useful tips, including... -What causes 2% of movement dysfunction vs. what causes 98% of movement dysfunction... -Why bracing and spine stabilization is so important... -The extreme importance of something called the "one joint rule"... -How to figure out your personal "motor control fix" and "mobilization" protocol... -And much more... If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to check out my article on "The 5 Essential Elements of An Endurance Training Program That Most Athletes Neglect – Part 3: Mobility". Be sure to leave your questions, comments and feedback below, and grab Kelly's book too.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.