Ben Greenfield Fitness

Is Your Corporate Wellness Program Making You Sick And Fat?

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:30:38 +0000

Do you work at or own a corporation? Do they have a corporate wellness program? If so, do you have any clue if it’s run the correct way, or if it’s just making you sick and fat? In truth, there are few investments you can make that provide you with a higher return than a [...]

Episode #181: Why Your Back Hurts

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:30:52 +0000

In this Feb 1, 2012 free audio podcast: Why Your Back Hurts. Also: a functional obstacle course, is hot yoga good, fuelling for a mid-day race, drinking only when thirsty, how to know when to end a work out, help for nerve damage, lifting with scoliosis, and training for wilderness first aid. Do you have [...]

12 Mental Performance Hacks: A Cheat Sheet For Boosting Your Brain Power.

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:30:47 +0000

It’s an unfortunate reality that most of us function on a day-to-day basis with just a small percentage of our brain’s true processing power. This means that you can’t solve problems as quickly, talk to other people as intelligently, work as productively, or perform complex sports and exercise. Some of this mental impotence is due [...]

Why Running Drills are Bad for You.

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:30:34 +0000

Australian running drills expert and triathlon coach Graeme Turner was told by doctors that he should never run again because he had destroyed his knees playing sports. But he refused to listen, and instead used his knowledge of physics to train his body to run in a way that did not stress his joints. He [...]

Episode #180: Does Fiber Help You Lose Fat?

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:51:19 +0000

In this Jan 25, 2012 free audio podcast: Does Fiber Help You Lose Fat? Also: is gum good for you, gluten free products and insulin spikes, glycemic index vs. glycemic load, dairy free probiotics, how much salt is enough, treating bone bruises, is donating blood actually beneficial for men, nipple fat, and is the African [...]

Why The Food Pyramid Is Wrong, What You Can Do About It, and How To Get A Free Download of Ben Greenfield’s Superhuman Food Pyramid.

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:02:03 +0000

Since 1974, when the first food pyramid was appeared in Sweden, triangular or pyramid-shaped nutrition guides have been used by 25 other countries and organizations. I found a great graphic over at Huffington Post that depicts some of the more popular food pyramids from around the world, and although America now uses the MyPlate design [...]

4 Protein Powder Mistakes You Probably Don’t Know You’re Making.

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:01:22 +0000

If you’re wondering how to choose protein powder, this article will help you, because I’m going to teach you about 4 protein powder mistakes you probably don’t know you’re making. Be sure to download and listen to this protein audio interview too. Let’s start with a quick exercise: Take a look at the ingredients of the [...]

Episode #179: What Pharmaceutical Companies Don’t Want You To Know About Statins

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:19:31 +0000

In this January 18, 2012 free audio episode: What Pharmaceutical Companies Don’t Want You To Know About Statins. Plus: light therapy, what are super-carbs, how to cycle calories, milk for lactose intolerance, clear fluids before colonscopy, o-lifting, P90X and running, staying warm during a swim, and the effects of too much calcium. Do you have [...]

Who else wants free dark chocolate?

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:30:14 +0000

A few weeks ago, in this podcast interview with Dr. Josh Axe, you learned about a new kind of organic food that you can get shipped to your house. After the interview with Dr. Axe, I was pretty impressed with the quality of the ingredients and lack of unhealthy “fillers” in the Beyond Organic foods we [...]

How Cell Phone Companies Gamble With Your Brain, And What You Can Do About It.

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:30:44 +0000

Are cell phones healthy? In this interview about how cell phone companies gamble with your brain, I interview Dr. Devra Davis, author of the book “Disconnect: The Truth About Cell Phone Radiation, What the Industry Has Done to Hide It, and How to Protect Your Family”. What you’ll hear may upset you, and if you [...]

Tri-Ripped Just Went Live.

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:19:29 +0000

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Tri-Ripped Q&A Video With Ben Greenfield

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:57:00 +0000

In this Tri-Ripped Q&A video with Ben Greenfield, you’ll learn what Tri-Ripped is, and learn how to swim, bike and run fast, and still have the ultimate triathlon body. Click below to get Tri-Ripped at 11:59EST on January 11.

Episode #178: Why Sweet Potatoes Are Better Than Regular Potatoes

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:41:46 +0000

Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to “pacificfit” or scroll down on this post to access the free “Ask Ben” form… In this January 11, 2012 free audio episode: Why Sweet Potatoes Are Better Than Regular Potatoes. Also: personal trainer credentials, setting race goals, bike to [...]

A Fun Free, Fitness App for Busy People!

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:30:34 +0000

Do you ever find your workouts to be stale, non-rewarding, boring, ho-hum, or anything else that is less than exciting? I may have a solution for you… …ever hear of “gamification”? Basically, gamification involves giving game-like incentives to yourself (or someone else) to accomplish something – like using your phone to “check-in” to locations and [...]

Five Ways To Compete In Endurance Sports Without Getting Too Skinny

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:23:57 +0000

This is Part 7 of 7 of the new “Getting A Better Body” series that I’m writing for the upcoming Thursday, January 12 launch of Tri-Ripped, which you can read more about by clicking here (which will also give you access to the other 6 articles in this series) So if you read the first six articles in [...]

Episode #177: How To Eat Fruit Without Getting Fat

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:44:20 +0000

Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to “pacificfit” or scroll down on this post to access the free “Ask Ben” form… In this January 4, 2012 free audio episode: “How To Eat Fruit Without Getting Fat”. Also: returning to running, the “thrifty” gene, short quads from [...]

How To Detox – A Quick Primer On How To Cleanse Your Body For The New Year (Without Going To Some Expensive Resort On A Mountaintop)

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:30:35 +0000

Congratulations – take a big sigh of relief that you’ve survived the holidays. But… …the same might not be said for your insides. Ever heard of crohns, colitis, gastritis, diverticulitis, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome? Any of these can make you feel sluggish, run-down, frequently sick and unable to feel like working out, resist appetite [...]

How To Make Healthy Cocktails: The Ultimate Guide

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:30:56 +0000

Well folks, it’s about that point… …the time of year that there is great temptation and opportunity to imbibe in a celebratory cocktail. Around this time last year, I published “Three Semi-Healthy Drinks to Have If You’re Partying and Want To Do As Little Damage As Possible to Your Body”. In that article, you learned [...]

Episode #176: The Shocking Truth About Wheat

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 01:10:50 +0000

Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to “pacificfit” or scroll down on this post to access the free “Ask Ben” form… In this December 28, 2011 free audio episode: “The Shocking Truth About Wheat” with Dr. William Davis. Also: fibre and fat, ankle weights for cycling [...]

16 Killer Fitness Resources To Buy With Your Holiday Gift Cards

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 09:20:55 +0000

Alright folks, this is officially it. Last year, I published a last minute Christmas shopping list, and this year I’ve had multiple requests for another quintessential holiday shopping list for the health nut, fitness enthusiast, multi-sport junkie or fat-loss devotee… …but I decided to wait until after Christmas – since you’ve no doubt got some [...]

The Gift Of Risk.

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 06:15:45 +0000

Think about the very best Christmas gift you can give yourself this year. Is it a luxury car wrapped in shiny, red bow? An expensive vacation to a luxury resort? A membership to a shiny, new health club? Allow me to put a dangerous thought into your head… …perhaps the best Christmas gift you can [...]

5 Crucial Steps To Looking Good In A T-Shirt

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:30:16 +0000

This look good in a t-shirt article is Part 6 of 7 of the new “Getting A Better Body” series that I’m writing for the upcoming launch of Tri-Ripped, which you can read more about by clicking here (which will also give you access to the other 6 articles in this series) The t-shirt became popularized by sailors [...]

Episode #175: How Should You Eat Before, During and After Long Workouts?

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:40:04 +0000

Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to “pacificfit” or scroll down on this post to access the free “Ask Ben” form… In this December 21, 2011 free audio episode: eating for a long workout with Steve Born from Hammer Nutrition. Plus: shipping live bacteria, alcohol vs. [...]

The Top 100 Most Popular Fitness Tweets From Ben Greenfield Twitter: A Fitness & Nutrition Gold Mine.

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:36 +0000

I admit. I’m a Twitter junkie. I’m constantly skewering my favorite and most useful fitness and nutrition articles, research and resources and posting them to my Ben Greenfield Twitter account. From shattering exercise myths to releasing news flashes on new dietary aids, I keep you informed on everything fitness-related. Heck, on my birthday (tomorrow), I’m [...]

A Full-Body, Hard, Slightly Insane Holiday Workout and A Bonus To The First Reader Who Proves They Did It.

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:30:14 +0000

Do you ever feel like briefly getting away from the holiday rush, shopping, work, family, kids, loud relatives and yuletide stress? During this time of year, that feeling occasionally happens to me, and when it does, I head to the gym for a hard holiday workout. After all, multiple research studies have proven that exercise [...]

Episode #174: What Diet Is The Best Diet?

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:14:30 +0000

Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to “pacificfit” or scroll down on this post to access the free “Ask Ben” form… In this December 14, 2011 free audio episode: which diet is the best diet, cardio and muscle loss, outdoor winter training, preparing grains, Dr. Weil’s Pyramid, [...]

How To Get A Flat Stomach

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:30:04 +0000

This article is Part 5 of 7 of the new “Getting A Better Body” series that I’m writing for the upcoming launch of Tri-Ripped, which you can read more about by clicking here (which will also give you access to the other 6 articles in this series) Whether it’s a sign of health, beauty, virility, or movie star [...]

Pill Popping 101: When To Take Supplements.

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:30:18 +0000

With all the buzz about nutritional supplements and sports performance aids, one neglected topic is when you should actually take these supplements. When should you swallow fish oil? Before breakfast? After a workout? What about antioxidants? Do they actually hurt you during exercise, or are they helpful? Are there some supplements you should avoid with [...]

Episode #173: Double Interview Super-Special with Tim Noakes: How To Use Your “Central Governor” and Electrolytes During Exercise.

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:08:56 +0000

Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to “pacificfit” or scroll down on this post to access the free “Ask Ben” form… In this December 7, 2011 free audio episode: while Ben finds his way home from the Asia Pacific 70.3 World Championships Race, we bring you [...]

Four Fat-Burning, Functional Exercise Circuits To Do Next Time You Need a Fast, Fresh, New Workout.

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 09:30:16 +0000

The following four exercise circuits are perfect for when you need a fast circuit that is both fat-burning and functional. You can find videos of nearly all these exercises at Pacific Elite Fitness. Depending on how much time you have available, I recommend going through each circuit for a total of 3-6 rounds (higher number [...]

How To Get Legs Like Lance Armstrong

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:30:59 +0000

This article is Part 4 of 7 of the new “Getting A Better Body” series that I’m writing for the upcoming launch of Tri-Ripped, which you can read more about by clicking here (which will also give you access to the other 6 articles in this series) Of all the sports on the face of the planet, professional [...]

Episode #172: Why Your Back Is The Most Important Part Of Your Core Workout, And What You Can Do About It.

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:01:04 +0000

Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to “pacificfit” or scroll down on this post to access the free “Ask Ben” form… In this November 30, 2011 free audio episode: The new BenGreenfieldFitness podcast “sidekick” gets redefined, is the paleo diet good for cross country runners, how [...]

Three Ways To Get A Better Chest That Looks and Performs Like An Olympic Athlete.

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:30:17 +0000

This article is Part 3 of 7 of the new “Getting A Better Body” series that I’m writing for the upcoming launch of Tri-Ripped, which you can read more about by clicking here (which will also give you access to the other 6 articles in this series) Whether you’re a guy or a girl, a better chest is [...]

Top 10 Faster Injury Recovery Tools To Have You Bouncing Back With Lightning Speed!

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:30:51 +0000

Here are the faster injury recovery tools I mention in this video: -Blitz 110% Clutch Compression Tights (use 10% discount code “Greenfield11″) -Ancient Minerals Topical Magnesium (use 10% discount code “perform”) -Rock Sauce Pain Reliever (use 10% discount code “rocktri”) -Capraflex Joint Recovery FormulA (use 10% discount code “RECOVER10″) -Phenocane Natural Anti-Inflammatory (use 10% discount [...]

Episode #171: “Living Beyond Organic” – Are Packaged Organic Foods Really Healthy or Just Marketing Hype?

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:02:27 +0000

Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to “pacificfit” or scroll down on this post to access the free “Ask Ben” form… In this November 23, 2011 free audio episode: The new BenGreenfieldFitness podcast host, are packaged organic foods really healthy, is an off-season necessary?, how hard [...]

How To Run A 5K or 10K: Dominate Your Turkey Trot

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:30:06 +0000

This week, hundreds of thousands of Americans will take to the streets for a Thanksgiving day 5K or 10K. And before halfway through the run, over 75% of these folks will be doubled over with side stitches, upset stomach, leg cramps or premature fatigue. So in this article, you’ll learn how to run a 5K [...]

4 Steps To Get A Better Butt

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:30:19 +0000

This article is Part 2 of 7 of the new “Getting A Better Body” series that I’m writing for the upcoming launch of Tri-Ripped, which you can read more about by clicking here (which will also give you access to the other 6 articles in this series) Maybe you have super skinny legs and don’t like your flat [...]

Episode #170: Is Aerobic Training Bad For You, How To Easily Measure Your Body Fat With Laser Accuracy, and Much More!

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:16:57 +0000

Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to “pacificfit” or scroll down on this post to access the free “Ask Ben” form… In this November 16, 2011 free audio episode: Is aerobic training bad for you?, how to measure body fat accurately, how to use an elliptical [...]

3 Easy Steps to Get Nice Shoulders.

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:10:57 +0000

This article is Part 1 of 7 of the new “Getting A Better Body” series that I’m writing for the upcoming launch of Tri-Ripped, which you can read more about by clicking here (which will also give you access to the other 6 articles in this series) ——————————————- Compared to their running and cycling brethren, triathletes [...]

Ben Greenfield Admits To Using Performance Enhancing Drugs.

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:47:12 +0000

At the recent ITU Long Course World Championships, I took an amateur division gold medal for Team USA. Within just 2 days, I was accused by multiple Facebook messages and e-mails of using “performance enhancing drugs”. That’s really not the first time this has happened (perhaps it’s because I used to be an all-natural bodybuilder?). [...]

Healthy Travel Tips – Food & Water Safety, Open Water Swimming, Travel Insurance and more!

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:41:58 +0000

In this video, filmed with early-morning bed-hair and sleep wake-up voice in Florida on my way to Jamaica, I respond to the following Facebook question from Troy: “When travelling, especially for an endurance event – do you partake of the ethnic or regional food choices? If so, pre-race or or post race? Do you bring [...]

Special Announcement: Will YOU Be The Next BenGreenfieldFitness Podcast Host?

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:31:42 +0000

In this November 9, 2011 Special Announcement episode - two special announcements… Special Announcement #1) Will YOU Be The Next BenGreenfieldFitness Podcast Host? I’m on the hunt for a new host/producer (the same person, ideally) for the BenGreenfieldFitness podcast. What does this involve? ▪ Filtering questions for Q&A section, and choosing questions that are new or [...]

Now Available! Endurance Planet’s Guide To Sports Nutrition: “Top 20 Fueling Myths Exposed” by Ben Greenfield

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:41:29 +0000

I wrote “Top 20 Fueling Myths Exposed” for the recreational exerciser to the elite athlete, and it contains a collection of the most common sports nutrition and exercise fueling myths, why they’re wrong, and what you can do about it to maximize your health and performance. When you read this book, you’ll change the way [...]

Why You’re Probably Eating More Protein Than You Need.

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:30:09 +0000

The following lesson about how much protein you need is just one of the 20 fueling myths that I dispel in my upcoming title from Endurance Planet entitled: “Endurance Planet’s Guide To Sports Nutrition with Ben Greenfield: “20 Fueling Myths Exposed”. Look for that book to be released in just one week (you can find out when the [...]

Episode #169: Can You Get A Better Workout By Chomping Down On A Leather Strap Like An Ancient Viking Warrior?

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:41:44 +0000

Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to “pacificfit” or scroll down on this post to access the free “Ask Ben” form… In this November 2, 2011 free audio episode: Bitetech mouthpiece, is sprinting easier on the knees than jogging, is working out before dinner considered a [...]

LIVE Q&A with Ben Greenfield “How Can I Help You?” Now Available For Download or Listening

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:30:05 +0000

During the live event this Wednesday, I answer… …all your questions about any of my books, any of my personal training and nutrition consulting services that I offer here, or any other questions you have about how I can help you reach your goals, whether you’re trying to lose a few pounds, or compete in [...]

Diet Myth News Flash: Snacking Will NOT “Boost Your Metabolism”.

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:30:54 +0000

“Eat every 1.5-3 hours.” “Be sure to snack frequently to keep your metabolism elevated.” “Don’t skip meals or your body will go into starvation mode.” I’m quite guilty of preaching messages like this as if they were the gospel of fitness and nutrition. As early as two years ago, I was telling clients and writing [...]

Episode #168: How To Banish Chronic Pain Forever.

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:33:20 +0000

This show is now on Stitcher! Listen to us on your iPhone, Android Phone, BlackBerry and WebOS phones, and get entered to win $100. Just use promo code FITNESS when you download and register your FREE Stitcher app at http://www.stitcher.com/fitness In this October 25, 2011 free audio episode: How to banish chronic pain forever, are marathons [...]

5 Powerful Calorie Control Tricks To Help You Eat Less Food

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:30:11 +0000

Appetite control, weight loss, and healthy eating can all be influenced by your subconscious mind. So why not play a few tricks on your subconscious? Not only can you use these five powerful calorie control tricks to trick your brain into eating less food, but you can make yourself feel fuller, faster – and resist the urge [...]

Why I Slather My Body With Magnesium Oil After Every Hard Workout.

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:30:53 +0000

In the audio podcast episode with Dr. Mark Sircus, entitled: “The Shocking Information About A Compound That Pharmaceutical Companies Really Don’t Want You to Know About“, I reveal information about a therapy so simple, so elegant and so natural that it just can’t be patented and sold for millions of dollars. Dr. Sircus goes way beyond [...]