Ben Greenfield Fitness

Episode #194: How To Avoid Sudden Heart Attacks While Running

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:26:06 +0000

In this May 16, 2012 free audio podcast: How To Avoid Sudden Heart Attacks While Running Also: heating saturated oils, thick phlegm during exercise, fasted workouts and back-loading carbs, treating celiac disease naturally, healing rotator cuff tears, getting sick during training, very heavy sweat rates, and knee cartilage removal. Do you have a future podcast question [...]

How To Dig Yourself Out Of The Hole – What To Do When You’re Overtrained

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Mon, 14 May 2012 09:30:18 +0000

Recently, I raced the Wildflower triathlon in California (that’s me running in the picture above). Wildflower is know for being a tough, hilly event – designed to chew up triathletes and spit them out. So I knew that if I wanted to do decently in this race, I needed to train hard. Typically, leading up [...]

Travel Like Ben – 27 Essential Items to Pack for Healthy Airplane Travel.

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Fri, 11 May 2012 09:30:23 +0000

Airplane travel can make you or break you. Between disrupting your circadian rhythms with multiple time zones crossings, throwing your hormonal system out-of-whack with surges in stress and cortisol, and keeping you sedentary for long periods of time, airplane travel makes being healthy, fit and trim extremely difficult. But I personally travel an average of [...]

A Quick Announcement From Ben

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:39:52 +0000

Ben stopped into the home office during a quick 10 hour layover en route from the Wildflower triathlon in California (pictured above) to the Superhuman workshop in Dubai, and recorded a short audio for you in lieu of the normally scheduled weekly podcast…

Everything I Have Ever Recommended For Performance, Fat Loss, Recovery, Digestion, Brain, Sleep & Hormones – All In One Place.

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Mon, 07 May 2012 09:30:12 +0000

As promised, I want to give you instant access to every tool that I recommend in my podcasts, blogs and articles. You can use these recommendations to become Superhuman, and I promise to keep this page updated as I discover new cutting-edge resources for you. If you are subscribed to my newsletter, be sure to add [...]

How You Can Use Sound And Music To Change Your Brain Waves With Laser Accuracy And Achieve Huge Focus And Performance Gains.

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Sat, 05 May 2012 09:29:37 +0000

Most of us know that workout songs and music can help you to exercise harder. But if you understand how sound and music actually change your brain waves, you can use this knowledge to alter your mental and physical performance states with laser accuracy. It sounds geeky, but I’m going to explain how… At first glance, [...]

Episode #193: What Makes Women Gain Weight As They Get Older And What To Do About It

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Wed, 02 May 2012 19:40:16 +0000

In this May 2, 2012 free audio podcast: What Makes Women Gain Weight As They Get Older And What To Do About It Also: Do recovery boots work, swish and spit carbohydrates, how does cold effect calories burnt, opposing muscle strength ratios, coffee and dark circles under your eyes, reversing the damage from frostbite, decreasing [...]

Which Body Type Are You?

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 03:51:22 +0000

As you can probably imagine, especially if you’ve ever spent much time in a locker room or at the beach, your body type and body shape is relatively unique. And no single fitness program, workout, exercise machine, number of sets, cardio class, diet or any other method of attaining a dream body will work ideally [...]

How To Get Rid of Migraine Headaches Forever.

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 09:30:29 +0000

Migraine headaches are different than other headaches. They’re tough to get rid of, but very closely related to your nervous system activity, and specifically your autonomic nervous system response to foods and stress. Today, you’ll learn how to use these concepts to get rid of migraine headaches forever. This morning, my wife posted this to [...]

Episode #192: What Happens When You Exercise Too Much

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:05:14 +0000

In this Apr 25, 2012 free audio podcast: What Happens When You Exercise Too Much Also: the ketogenic diet vs. the metabolic typing diet, are e-cigarettes a healthy alternative, which is better ground turkey or beef, what is mugicha, should you take a hot or cold bath post exercise, a list of healthy oils, bonking hours [...]

Everything You Need To Know About Why You Get Cellulite And How To Get Rid Of Cellulite.

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:30:31 +0000

Cellulite affects 90 percent of women and 10 percent of men. So if you’re concerned about the cottage cheese-like lumps on your butt, thighs, and/or calves, then keep reading, because today you’re going to learn everything you to need to know about why you get cellulite and how to get rid of cellulite. Why You [...]

Can Body Language Be Used To Enhance Your Performance?

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 09:30:51 +0000

When I was in college, one of my roommates was totally geeked out on body language. He had shelves full of books about how to get what you want with your body language, including how to tell if people are lying based on their body language, how to sell with your body language, and how [...]

Episode #191: What To Do When Allergies Affect Your Exercise

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:05:59 +0000

In this Apr 18, 2012 free audio podcast: What To Do When Allergies Affect Your Exercise. Also: how much do you need to eat after an endurance event, is Tri-Ripped or Triathlon Dominator better for a 70.3, a genetic test to determine your potential aerobic capacity, how to heal a bruise, controlling the side effects [...]

How I Ate A High Fat Diet, Pooped 8 Pounds, And Then Won A Sprint Triathlon.

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:30:30 +0000

On Friday (three days ago), I posted this tweet: Totally not trying to be gross, but I just pooed almost 10lbs, No joke. I feel freaking awesome. I used this: ow.ly/aglXD — Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfield) April 13, 2012 So what’s the story behind the “ten pound poop”? Well, I got a Squatty Potty (pictured right). They [...]

Is It Possible To Be Extremely Active and Eat A Low Carbohydrate Diet?

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 09:30:04 +0000

In today’s interview, I speak with a surgeon, engineer and relentless self-experimenter, Dr. Peter Attia (pictured above as he swims across the Catalina Channel), about whether it is possibly to be extremely active and eat a low carbohydrate diet. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s possible to keep yourself in a “ketogenic”, low carbohydrate state [...]

Episode #190: Do Belly Fat Loss Supplements Really Work?

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:11:15 +0000

In this Apr 11, 2012 free audio podcast: Do Belly Fat Loss Supplements Really Work? Also: does being on your feet all day count as a warm-up, anti-inflammatory foods instead or prednisone, fuelling recommendations for a multi-day hike, do hormones and exercise create acne, the benefits of fasted exercise sessions, are carbs really killing you, [...]

How Safe Is Your House From Being A Chemical Wasteland?

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 09:30:58 +0000

Two weeks ago, a new study came out from The Silent Spring Institute. It reveals chemicals that are all around us in everyday household and personal care products. When I heard about this study, I was tempted to shrug and just make sure I continued to do things like use natural deodorant, keep on avoiding [...]

Why Does A Guy Like Lance Armstrong Have Gastrointestinal Issues During A Triathlon?

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 09:30:09 +0000

Last week, at Ironman 70.3 Galveston, Lance Armstrong decimated the field on the bike, but then slipped to a disappointing seventh place finish due to hydration and nutrition problems during the run. So why does a guy like Lance Armstrong have gastrointestinal issues during a triathlon? And what should you be eating during a triathlon? [...]

Episode #189: Should You Eat Carbs or Protein Before Bed?

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:09:07 +0000

In this Apr 4, 2012 free audio podcast: Should You Eat Carbs or Protein Before Bed? Also: being predisposed to heat stroke, shot-gun vitamins and high dose antioxidants, good swim technique videos, being ketogenic all the time, tendonitis explained, why one muscle can be bigger than the one on the other side, and how to blast [...]

How To Create a No-Guilt Birthday Party Meal For Your Kids, or You.

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:30:01 +0000

If you read “Hidden Dangers Lurking In Your Child’s Lunch” or “3 Simple Steps To Creating A Healthy Lunch Box For Your Kid” then you know that I’m a big fan of being wary about how you feed your kids. Fortunately, my wife feels the same way. She is constantly ensuring that our children’s meals don’t destroy [...]

The Zen Of Aging: How To Stay Fit and Look Amazing As You Get Older.

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 09:30:28 +0000

If you want to know how to stay fit as you age, today’s double interview release is a must-listen. The first interview is with Cary Nosler. Cary (pictured right) is 65 years old and has been a fitness enthusiast for the past 50 years. He is a wealth of knowledge about how to stay fit [...]

Episode #188: What Blood Tests To Ask Your Doctor For When You Go In For Your Physical

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:23:56 +0000

In this Mar 28, 2012 free audio podcast: What Blood Tests To Ask Your Doctor For When You Go In For Your Physical. Also: what is oil pulling, the run/walk protocol, improving tendon and ligament strength, enhancing mobility for olympic lifting, recovering from hamstring tears, a ketogenic diet for killing cancer cells, compex sport elite for [...]

The Hunger Games – Is Being Hungry Bad?

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 22:01:12 +0000

The other day, I was doing an indoor bike workout while watching the 1993 replay of the Hawaii Ironman triathlon. A portion of the video was devoted to “Chuckie V“, the crazy 1990′s bad boy of triathlon who sported a mohawk and actually got banned from racing in Ironman Hawaii due to some controversial race [...]

8 Ways To Get Your Body Operating Like A Finely Tuned Engine

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 09:30:48 +0000

Ever wondered how to test and fix your body’s biochemistry? You’re going to learn how, and learn 8 ways to get your body operating like a finely tuned engine in today’s episode with Dr. Ryan Bentley. Dr. Bentley has been described as one of the brightest young leaders in the field of nutritional medicine. A true [...]

Episode #187: Does Cold Thermogenesis Work For Fat Loss?

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:03:44 +0000

In this Mar 21, 2012 free audio podcast: Does Cold Thermogenesis Work For Fat Loss? Also: metabolic typing and blood type diets, ultra-running advice, ways to recover from surgery, how to mentally deal with accidents, how to train for tough mudder, strategies to become a faster runner, all about D-aspartic acid and aromatase inhibitors, and [...]

The Anatomy Of An All Nighter and How To Limit The Damage

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:30:13 +0000

I recently came across this “Anatomy Of An All Nighter” infographic. Whether you’re a student, a busy parent, or have an important work project that keep you up, this is valuable information to know. Check it out, and then be sure read my tips below to learn what you can do to limit the damage [...]

How You’re Damaging Your Nerves And What You Can Do About It.

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:30:38 +0000

Dr. Fletcher, today’s interview guest, is a powerful force in chiropractic. Quietly he has become known as the leader in neural scan interpretation and wellness practice development. Today, thousands of doctors from Europe , Australia and North America listen to his communication strategies and use his coaching methods to transform their practices. And one of [...]

Episode #186: How Liposuction Makes You Fat

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:56:04 +0000

In this Mar 14, 2012 free audio podcast: How Liposuction Makes You Fat. Also: dealing with a chronic calf sprain, what is P.A.P training, can you create glycogen from fat and protein, are unsoaked nuts and seeds a problem, the Maffetone vs. the Triathlon Dominator heart rate zones, distances for long triathlon training sessions, and reasons [...]

How To Get Rid Of A Magnesium Deficiency – The Ultimate Guide

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:30:39 +0000

As you read this article, you have about two ounces of pure magnesium in your body – mostly in muscle and bone tissue. This mineral is essential for more than 300 reactions in your body, including nerve and cardiac function, muscle contraction and relaxation, protein formation, and perhaps most importantly for the triathlete, synthesis of [...]

Food Politics: How The Food Industry Influences Your Nutrition & Health

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:30:50 +0000

The purpose of food companies is to increase sales and profits. And often, that goal does not coincide with sustainable food production and or helping you make better food choices so that you can live a longer and healthier life. In today’s audio interview, I interview author and nutrition professor Marion Nestle – who is [...]

Episode #185: Is Cortisol Good Or Bad?

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:02:31 +0000

In this Mar 7, 2012 free audio podcast: Is Cortisol Good Or Bad? Also: how to raise testosterone levels while training, good reasons to jump rope, training for an uphill bike race, how to lose loose skin after weight loss, are gluten digestive enzymes helpful, numb toes, heel pain, and why your sweat smells different [...]

The Great Water Intoxication Hoax

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 20:26:53 +0000

The following is adapted from my book “Top 20 Fueling Myths Exposed”… Ever heard of “hyponatremia”? It is often described as the scientific term for “water intoxication”, and you’ll find most medical journals and sports nutrition resources recommending that to avoid hyponatremia, no matter what the conditions are, you should drink no more than 30 [...]

The Zen of Chinese Herbs – Everything You Need To Know About How To Boost Your Brain Power With Herbology.

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 09:30:09 +0000

If you read “12 Mental Performance Hacks: A Cheat Sheet For Boosting Your Brain Power“, you may have noticed that suggestion #7 recommended that you take a compound called “Huperzine”, and mentioned Chinese herbal mix “Tian Chi” as a source of club moss, since club moss contains natural levels of Huperzine. But that article just [...]

Episode #184: The Effect Of Alcohol On Your Physical Performance – Do Booze & Exercise Mix?

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:09:20 +0000

In this Feb 29, 2012 free audio podcast: The Effect Of Alcohol On Your Physical Performance. Also: quick and healthy celiac fuels, preparing for a “pump and run”, is MCT oil better than coconut oil, HIIT vs. Cardio, tips on Patellofemoral Syndrome, Seitan protein, lowering high blood pressure, exercise induced asthma, nocturnal penile tumescence from increased [...]

14 Core Exercises For When You’re Pregnant (A Cheat Sheet For Getting Your Abs Back After You Have A Baby)

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 23:54:28 +0000

In Episode #141 with Cassandra Forsythe (What Is A Good Pregnancy Exercise Routine?), we discussed why most recommended exercise and nutrition routines for pregnant women during or after pregnancy leaves you way more fat and out-of-shape than you need to be after you’ve had a baby. In reality, exercise should be considered an acceptable and regular [...]

Dangerous Deodorants: Are You Creating A Chemical Cocktail In Your Armpits?

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:56:17 +0000

Have you ever heard the phrase “Your skin is a mouth”? It’s true. It may not have teeth or a tongue, but your skin is extremely permeable and able to absorb just about anything you put on it, which is why the administration of drugs and medicines is often through “transdermal” skin patches – since [...]

Episode #000: No Podcast This Week

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:54:18 +0000

Ben has had a very busy week (including a training stint at Giant’s stadium for Team Timex) and there is no podcast this week! But we encourage you to go back and listen to “Episode #183: Are Your Hormones Out Of Whack?” and Ben’s recent interview with John from UrbanVitality.com called “Why Fat Is Good”. [...]

6 Exercises For Better Shoulders (And 2 Exercises To Avoid)

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:56:27 +0000

In this video, you’ll learn 6 exercises for better shoulders, and 2 exercises to avoid. Exercises recommend in this video: Arm Circles Cuban Press Pull-Aparts Russian Twists Shoulder Blade Push-Ups Door Frame Rows Exercises to avoid: Ballistic Reverse Shoulder Flies “Leaning Into Doorframe” Stretch In this video, I’m wearing compression gear. To learn why, read [...]

4 Surprising Reasons to Do Cardio While You’re Weight Training

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:39:16 +0000

If you were to go with me to a weight training session at the gym, you’d often see me darting off to the bicycle, treadmill or elliptical trainer in between weight lifting sets – and sometimes just throwing in a round of jumping jacks. This isn’t because I have some rare form of exercise attention [...]

Why Fat Is Good.

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:35:52 +0000

When I published the Superhuman Food Pyramid last week, I received many questions about why fat is at the base of the pyramid. In this audio, you’ll learn about why fat is good during my interview with John from UrbanVitality.com. You instantly get my Superhuman Food Pyramid for free when you share on Twitter or [...]

Episode #183: Are Your Hormones Out Of Whack?

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:11:13 +0000

In this Feb 15, 2012 free audio podcast: Are Your Hormones Out Of Whack? Also: which type of coconut milk is best, bike workouts in a hotel, choosing the best (elliptical) chain rings, which fats are the healthiest, is sugar free dark chocolate ok, controlling the urge to snack at work, stress incontinence in female [...]

5 Partner Exercises That You And Your Valentine Can Use To Get An Amazing Body.

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:05:49 +0000

Nothing brings a couple together like having some hobby, game or activity to enjoy together – and choosing a fitness-based activity to do together can help you rely on your partner as motivation and encouragement to get an amazing body. If you want to get fit with your partner, you could certainly join a gym [...]

A Little Known Vitamin That Could Save Your Life.

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:07:22 +0000

One of the most insightful and informative books that I read this month was “Vitamin K2 and the Calcium Paradox“. It was written by Kate Rhéaume-Bleue, N.D. (pictured below) , a naturopathic physician and Canadian expert in natural medicine. Vitamin K2 was actually something I mentioned in “12 Mental Performance Hacks: A Cheat Sheet For Boosting [...]

Episode #182: What Does It Feel Like When You’re Overtrained?

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:57:35 +0000

In this Feb 8, 2012 free audio podcast: What Does It Feel Like When You’re Overtrained? Also: abnormally low heart rate during exercise, the benefits of holding a position (isometrics), transitioning to “barefoot” running, is calorie “banking” effective for bulking up, the best exercises for maintaining bone density, can you make up for lack of [...]

How To Be Extremely Active And Eat A Plant-Based Diet Without Destroying Your Body.

ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:30:31 +0000

I write for LAVA Magazine, and the following is an adaptation of an article which I wrote for triathletes – but it is highly applicable to anyone who wants to be extremely active and eat a plant-based diet – without destroying your body. As we move iron in the weight room, thrash through the ocean [...]

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

Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode. 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 [...]