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Podcast Episode #85: More Swimming Tips, Plus A MASSIVE Fitness and Nutrition Q&A
3/10/2010
In this March 10th free audio episode: The top 3 errors made by swimmers, too much fiber, how to decrease your sex drive, probiotics, binge eating in athletes, motivating yourself to workout in the morning, running for cyclists, energy drinks during workouts, late night exercise and sleep, triathlon training during busy weeks, and should you [...]
Swimming Super Special Post: How To Use A Video Camera to Record Yourself Swimming + Ben’s Top 5 Swim Tips + A Final Secret For Using Your Video To Get Faster!
3/8/2010
Why Swim? Swimming is fantastic for quickly improving your fitness, swimming is perfect for decimating calories without stressing your joints (it actually burns more calories than almost any other form of exercise), and, of course, swimming is absolutely essential if you’re a triathlete or a swimmer. But swimming is all about technique. Consider this shocking fact: any [...]
Podcast Episode #84: Chinese Medicine & Why Sugars Don’t Add Up Right on Food Labels.
3/3/2010
In this March 3rd free audio episode: An interview with a Chinese herbologist, food labels, how much fat should you be eating, exercise-induced nausea and more on glycerol. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your .mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com. And don’t forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes [...]
Are You Feeding Yourself or Your Kids Pink Slime?
3/1/2010
This Wednesday, I will be releasing an interview with the author of this post, Roger Drummer. Do you have questions or comments for Roger? Leave them here, and if I get a chance, I’ll ask them during our interview! If you have a child of any age now is the time to start them on the [...]
Finally…A Good Way To Count Laps While You’re Swimming
2/27/2010
Have you ever experienced that frustrating problem of how to count laps while you swim? Whether you’re preparing for a triathlon, training for swim team, or just swimming laps for fitness, it can be confusing when you’re halfway through a swim set and you lose track of how many laps you’ve completed. Let’s face it – [...]
Podcast Episode #83: Double Chins, Heart Rate Monitors, Testosterone, Soreness, Pre-Race Jitters, and Protein!
2/24/2010
In this February 24th free audio episode: The Latest Research from The Journal of Strength & Conditioning, Double Chins, Heart Rate Monitors, Testosterone, Soreness, Pre-Race Jitters and Protein! Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your .mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com. And don’t forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes [...]
Mid-Week Special Update! How To Live A Fat Loss Lifestyle, Ditch Your Waistline, and Tone Muscle…All At The Same Time!
2/23/2010
Folks, I would highly recommend that you play the video below to meet one of the nation’s top personal trainers: Mr. Darin Steen. This fat loss expert and family man has such good ideas, that I actually decided to release a special mid-week audio update containing my fat loss interview with him. [There is a video [...]
Exactly What To Do At the Gym If You Have Limited Time to Exercise
2/22/2010
This guest post by Darin Steen (who I’ll be interviewing for Podcast #83) teaches you exactly what to do at the gym if you have limited time to workout… The phrase “I don’t have enough time” is a common excuse that many people use. Let’s stop lying to ourselves. The average person watches over four hours [...]
Fat Loss, Performance, Recovery & Health Supplements from Ben Greenfield Fitness
2/18/2010
For your convenience, here’s direct access to the Pacific Elite Fitness nutrition supplements page, the home for Ben Greenfield’s personally recommended supplements for all his clients and athletes, and now, for you too! If for any reason, you have trouble viewing this post, just surf on over to http://www.pacificfit.net/supplements.php Please upgrade your browser
Podcast Episode #82: Is Modern Medicine Killing You or Your Loved Ones?
2/17/2010
In this February 17th free audio episode: the latest research on strength and conditioning, timing supplements before exercise, alkaline water, the lemonade diet, women hip issues, more on wheat germ, sitting on exercise balls, which low fiber foods to eat before an event, and death by modern medicine. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, [...]
Get Smarter and Transform Your Body With Fitness, Nutrition, Health and Triathlon Books & DVD’s from Ben Greenfield
2/17/2010
Fitness trainer, nutritionist and triathlon coach Ben Greenfield has written several featured books on metabolism, fat loss, lean muscle, low back pain, triathlon weightlifting and nutrition. Browse below for special web-only pricing on fitness, nutrition, health and triathlon books and DVD’s! ——————————————– Shape21 Complete downloadable Lean Body Manual contains detailed 21 day exercise and meal plan routine for [...]
Why You’re Wasting Your Time Doing Only Long, Slow Aerobic Workouts
2/15/2010
In many of the programs that I write out for my clients who are pursuing fat loss, I include a weekly or bi-weekly “long slow fat burning session”. This is chance for an individual to train their body how to oxidize and utilize fat efficiently during exercise, and is a good opportunity to still burn [...]
Podcast Episode #81: Could Low Testosterone Levels Be Affecting Your Health, Performance, Libido & Body Tone?
2/10/2010
In this February 10th free audio episode: all about testosterone, whether wheat germ helps you with performance, research on diet coke, getting enough calories, duathlon training, leaning up quickly, saturated fats and magnesium. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your .mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com. And don’t forget to leave [...]
Get Personal Mail From Ben’s Private Collection of Body Transforming Workouts & Recipes – Delivered To Your Home Each Week!
2/10/2010
Ever wished that you could put all the recipe tips from Ben Greenfield up on your refrigerator or in your kitchen for easy access? What if you could easily grab one Ben’s cutting-edge workouts and take it with you to the gym? What if Ben sent you a special piece of exclusive body transformation mail [...]
The Truth About Chai & 2 Ways to Drink Chai That Is Actually Healthy.
2/8/2010
Last week’s interview with Nancy Appleton on “Suicide By Sugar” got a lot of people talking. One listener wrote in and asked me about chai tea. Listener Theresa asks: “Is chai tea OK for me or my kids to be drinking? We order it nearly every time we go to Starbucks.” So is Chai Tea healthy? Is [...]
Podcast Episode #80: Which Foods Contain Hidden Sugar That You Didn’t Even Know About!
2/3/2010
In this February 3rd free audio episode: what you don’t know about sugar, restless leg syndrome, getting rid of sciatic pain, whether something called “Ripped Freak” actually works, appetite suppressing tricks, when to foam roll, marathon before a triathlon, and excessively high heart rates during exercise. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring [...]
When There’s a Glut of Nutrition Supplements Out There, Finally Something New Under the Sun…
2/1/2010
There occasionally comes a time in my hectic lifestyle of endurance, nutrition and fitness coaching, training and racing where I stumble upon something that truly alters my performance and recovery in a significantly positive way. But for each of these instances, there are a thousand examples of products that just don’t seem to work, and [...]
Ben Greenfield launches world’s first ever online triathlon school – charter memberships still available!
1/30/2010
Charter Memberships still available for a limited time… Are you a triathlon enthusiast? If so, we’re excited that you’ve made it this far. You’re about to be a part of triathlon history. You see, traditionally, to get top-notch triathlon coaching and have all your questions instantly answered at the snap of your fingers, you had to either pay big [...]
Podcast Episode #79: What Does Your Body Use First For Energy – Carbohydrate, Protein or Fat?
1/27/2010
In this January 27 free audio episode: uric acid in your foods, soy milk choices, bilateral breathing during swimming, are rice cakes OK?, glucose vs. glycogen, beer vs. wine for losing weight, and how to choose your chicken. This is the last week that the podcast from Ben Greenfield Fitness will primarily focus on “Listener Q&A’s”, [...]
Am I Too Hard On Modern Medicine?
1/26/2010
Folks, you seem to like Dr. Carolyn Dean so much, I’ve decided to get her on for another awesome free audio podcast this month! Prepare for a mid-February interview with the nation’s leading natural physician. In celebration of the upcoming interview, and the addition of Dr. Dean’s book “Death by Modern Medicine” to the BenGreenfieldFitness.com [...]
A Video for You Triathletes Out There – What I’ve Been Up to the Past 8 Days
1/25/2010
Just think…you can be there next year! For more details, or to get to the top of the waitlist for next year’s Pacific Elite Fitness triathlon training camp at the Endurance Ranch in Austin, Texas, just click here!
Podcast Episode #78: How To Stay Fit When You’re Partying.
1/20/2010
In this January 20 free audio episode: vitamin D, good carbohydrates, using weight vest and ankle weights for calorie burning, skiing for triathlon training, too much urination during exercise, exercise and hashimotos disease, and how to stay fit when you’re partying. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your .mp3 player just [...]
2009’s Top Ten Most Downloaded Podcasts from BenGreenfieldFitness!
1/18/2010
Drumroll please… Whether you’re a brand new fan of the podcast at http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com or you’ve been a long-time listener, you’ll probably be interested in the freshly tallied results of our most popular podcasts of 2009. I was actually a bit surprised as I went through the results and statistics of our “most downloaded” episodes. It always amazes [...]
The Final Four Wellness Predictions for 2010
1/14/2010
Alright folks…you asked for the final four wellness predictions for 2010 from Dr. Carolyn Dean…so here they are! Dr. Carolyn’s Deans Wellness Predictions for 2010 – the Final Four Here’s what science fiction writer Ray Bradbury had to say about the future of mankind… People ask me to predict the future, when all I want to do is [...]
Podcast Episode #77: The 4 Supplements That You Should Definitely Be Taking.
1/13/2010
In this January 13 free audio episode: how to pick supplements, tylenol PM for sleep, what are oxalates, coffee in the evening, multivitamins and urine color and how to run faster. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your .mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com. And don’t forget to leave the podcast a [...]
Dr. Carolyn Dean’s Top 12 Wellness Predictions for 2010 – Here’s the First 8!
1/11/2010
Today, I bring you another guest post by Dr. Carolyn Dean (pictured left), a medical doctor, naturopath, herbalist, acupuncturist, nutritionist, lecturer, consultant and author. Dr. Dean has been in the forefront of health issues for over 30 years, and first appeared here on Podcast Episode #54. What do you think of Dr. Dean and her [...]
Podcast Episode #76: Can You Actually Get Injured by Not Eating Enough Food?
1/6/2010
In this January 7 free audio episode: steam room vs. sauna, barefoot running on treadmills, CLA for fat loss, water running, healthy coffeeshop drinks, tightening loose skin, heart rate monitors, fat pads, and citruvol. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your .mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com. And don’t forget to leave [...]
What Gear, Tool, Or Special Item Do You Use for Fitness or Health That You Simply Couldn’t Live Without?
1/4/2010
There are some things you can live with, and some things you can live without. Would you agree? Take for example, this new BiteTech mouthpiece by Under Armour. This performance mouthwear, which I demonstrate in the video, is based on the idea that Ancient Greek athletes bit down on leather straps for an edge during competition [...]
If You Could Get A Life-Changing Piece of Fitness, Nutrition, Fat Loss or Human Performance Mail from Ben Greenfield Every Week…What Would YOU Want?
12/31/2009
In the 2010 New Year, I want to start giving you MUCH MORE than the fitness, nutrition, fat loss and human performance blog posts and videos you already receive at this website. So let me ask you this, if you could get one piece of physical mail from me, delivered to the mailbox in your [...]
Podcast Episode #75: How Dangerous is Your Swimming Pool?
12/30/2009
In this December 29, 2009 free audio episode: which exercises actually work for your abs, working out when you’re sore, excessive sweating, hamstring injuries, fat burning enzymes, and whether swimming pools are actually healthy. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your .mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com. And don’t forget to leave [...]
New Year’s Fat Loss Video: Top 10 Ways to Transform Your Body Quickly
12/28/2009
In this free video, I’m going to spill the secrets on 10 very easy and practical ways to quickly melt fat off your body as you go forward into 2010. Enjoy!
My Christmas Anti-Gift to You: 143 Reasons That Sugar Destroys Your Health.
12/24/2009
OK, I am going to be the bad guy this Christmas. Call me Scrooge. Call me The Grinch. But while hundreds of e-mailers, bloggers, and internet health gurus are sending out special generous gifts, articles and e-books during this holiday season, I am going to rain on your parade. I am going to give you an anti-gift. It [...]
Podcast Episode #74: How to Figure Out Your Perfect Body Weight
12/23/2009
This December 23, 2009 free audio episode features the following topics: more talk about good fats, all about gluten, ideal body weight for triathlon, corn syrup vs. high fructose corn syrup, brain-boosting supplements and how to use quinoa. But before you go any further in the shownotes…check this out… For the next 4 weeks, the [...]
Ever Heard of This Sports Drink From Nature? Guest Post by Clif Harski…
12/21/2009
Back in October, I asked Ben in an email what he thought about coconut water, and where it could fit into your training and nutritional regime. He was polite enough to ask if I wanted to write a guest blog about coconut water and my own experiences with it. So, here is my blog on [...]
A FREE Gift for YOU on Ben Greenfield’s Birthday!
12/20/2009
Ben Greenfield gets out a video camera and answers your Top 10 fitness and fat loss questions…
12/17/2009
And now, the answers to your top 10 questions about nutrition, fat loss & human performance… ———————————————- #1: Are calories all that count? ————————————————————————————————-- YES, I want more practical advice just like this! Please send me the Ben Greenfield Fitness newsletter, jam-packed with cutting-edge, non “run-of-the-mill” advice delivered every week in text, video and audio format! I want to [...]
Podcast Episode #73: What Your Doctor Doesn’t Tell You About Cholesterol.
12/16/2009
This December 16, 2009 free audio episode features the following topics: organic food labeling, low blood sugar in athletes, buffering lactic acid, and what your doctor may not tell you about cholesterol. But before you go any further in the shownotes…check this out… Final note before we get the shownotes…for the next 6 weeks, the [...]
The Top 11 Triathlon Training Mistakes That Triathletes Make.
12/12/2009
Have you ever wondered why triathlon training sometimes never seems to make you faster? Perhaps you’re at a plateau, or even seeing increasingly worse race times or performances. Maybe you just wrapped up the last season, and you simply feel like you didn’t perform as well as you could have. If this describes you, then it [...]
Podcast Episode #72: Double Interview Super Special – Barefoot Running & Esssential Fatty Acids!
12/9/2009
Don’t forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes -- it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes page and subscribe for free or leave feedback. This December 9, 2009 free audio episode features the following topics: barefoot running, essential fatty acids, [...]
Another Very Good Way to Fight the Flu and Increase Your Chance of Survival.
12/7/2009
The following is a letter from Ben Greenfield about another way to fight the flu and boost your immune system: Over the past few months, there has been amplified desperation to escape being struck by the swine flu. Nobody likes to get sick, but the swine flu seems to present a particularly nasty set of symptoms, [...]
Podcast Episode #71: Can Electrical Stimulation Devices Make You Fit or Help You Burn Fat?
12/2/2009
Don’t forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes – it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes page and subscribe for free or leave feedback. In this free December 2 audio episode: electrical stimulation devices, amino acid supplements, high protein diets, [...]
If You Could Eat A Steak in a Pill, Would You?
11/30/2009
Last month, I was in Clearwater, Florida for the 2009 Half-Ironman Triathlon World Championships, and happened to stop by a very special place called the “Lifeworks Wellness Center”. Why did I choose to go there? You may remember back to Podcast Episode #26, in which I interview a gentleman named Dr. David Minkoff about the Three Main [...]
Podcast Episode #70: Can a Mouth Piece Actually Make You More Fit?
11/25/2009
In this free November 25, 2009 audio episode: performance enhancing mouthpieces, cannibalizing muscle mass, protein for vegetarians, pre-workout eating, the podcast awards, and is there really any reason not to eat breakfast? By the way, did you get your free Thanksgiving Fitness Survival Guide yet? Click here to get it now (will open in new window). Featured [...]
Special Announcement from Ben Greenfield – Help Win the Podcast Awards!
11/24/2009
Literally just this morning I found out that the BenGreenfieldFitness podcast was nominated for a Podcast Award from http://www.podcastawards.com! This is fantastic news, but I need YOUR help to win. Here’s how it works: voting closes on November 30th, but you can vote DAILY between now and then at http://www.podcastawards.com. Can you help me win? http://www.podcastawards.com <– vote for [...]
Your Official Thanksgiving Fitness Survival Guide is Now Available for Free!
11/24/2009
Good news – you no longer have to struggle through a holiday trying to figure our how to eat, how to exercise and how to avoid embarrassing calorie control efforts in front of your family and friends! Just in time for the holidays, Ben Greenfield has released his Official Thanksgiving Fitness Survival Guide. The final guide [...]
Help Ben Create the Official Thanksgiving Fitness Survival Guide.
11/22/2009
On this Monday, November 22, Ben Greenfield will be sitting down in front of a video camera and recording his Official Thanksgiving Fitness Survival Guide. And by Wednesday, this video will be available for you to watch and learn how not to sabotage fat loss and fitness during Thanksgiving. The video will also be full of [...]
Podcast Episode #69: Fitness and Fat Loss Q&A With Ben’s Big Bonuses!
11/18/2009
In this free, November 18 audio episode, listener Q&A’s on whether hormones are suppressed from endurance training, what to do about fat legs, question from a 430lb man, how many repetitions of a weightlifting exercise gives you the best results, and TWO bonus videos! ——————————————— Featured Topic: This week’s featured topic includes TWO bonus videos! Bonus Video #1: [...]
An Incredibly Easy Three-Step Method To Staying Lean, Fit & Motivated During the Holidays.
11/16/2009
Are you ready for a proven method to keep you sane in your fat loss efforts through the holidays? This easy, proven three-step process will allow you to stay motivated, stay lean, and stay fit while faced with the daunting challenges and temptations of holiday parties, alcohol, cake, cookies, feasts and lots of social pressure [...]
Podcast Episode #68: Everything You Need to Know About How Training Is Affecting YOUR Hormones.
11/12/2009
In this free, November 13 audio episode, how to pick your pasta, weightlifting for triathlon, rest day diets, vitamins for kids, and a medical mystery. ——————————————— Featured Topic: I once again feature the incredible “Dr. Fitt”. A medical physician, Dr. Roby Mitchell consults world wide with other physicians interested in transitioning their patients onto regimens that take [...]
17 Perfect Fitness Gifts to Add to Your Healthy Holiday Shopping List
11/10/2009
Alright folks, this is officially it. I’ve had multiple requests for a quintessential holiday shopping list for the health nut, fitness enthusiast, multi-sport junkie or fat-loss devotee. Consider this the ultimate answer to your head-scratching hunt for the perfect gift. You’ve stumbled upon the final solution. I’ve tracked down the best deals, the highest-quality products, and [...]
Podcast Episode #67: Everything You Need to Know About Naturally Preventing Swine Flu.
11/4/2009
In this free November 3, 2009 audio episode, I interview Dr. Roby Mitchell about the swine flu, and answer multiple listener questions about Ice Baths, Carbonated Water, Anorexia, Triathlons, Muscle Spasms and much more! Featured Topic: Dr. Roby Mitchell consults world wide with physicians interested in transitioning their patients onto regimens that take them off drugs and [...]
Online Software to Track Your Fitness and Diet
11/3/2009
I’m not one to recommend that every time you go exercise, you take eight pounds of heart rate monitors, GPS devices, foot pods and fancy cell phone applications with you. Neither do I endorse being so “caught-up” in writing down everything you eat and every workout you do that you forget to enjoy yourself. It is [...]
Podcast Episode #66: How Goosebump Goals Can Bring You to the Next Level.
10/28/2009
This October 28, 2009 free audio episode is jam-packed with new content, and includes the following topics: powerful motivation techniques for exercise and sports, nutrition news from the Ironman Medical Conference, and massive diet and exercise Q&A! Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your .mp3 player, just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com. And please [...]
Preview of a New Book By Ben Greenfield “How To Get Fat”! (Leave Your Comments Please…)
10/25/2009
Next year, in an effort to help people learn from the nutrition, exercise and lifestyle mistakes of others, I’ll be releasing a new book called “How To Get Fat”, in which I will tell you exactly how to get fat. Here’s a preview. Please leave a comment and let me know what you think (after [...]
Podcast Episode #65: Research, Q&A and How To Fix Injuries With Tape.
10/20/2009
In this October 21, 2009 free audio episode: understanding your “fat-burning zone”, how to break sugar addictions, what number of weightlifting repetitions gets you the best results, a new women’s multi-vitamin, mercury in fish, and how tape can fix injuries. Featured Topic: Athletes and weekend warriors are constantly searching for new ways to manage nagging injuries, or [...]
Eating Healthy For Dummies – 24 Ways To Re-Invent Your Diet.
10/19/2009
So you’ve been trying to eat healthy. Or maybe you haven’t even been trying. But perhaps it’s something you’re thinking about. After all, you’re bombarded each day with news that tells you to lower your sodium intake, eat less packaged food, consume less sugar or re-invent your diet. But the truth is, it can be [...]
Podcast Episode #64: Everything You Need to Know About Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy.
10/14/2009
In this October 14, 2009 free audio episode, I cover the following topics: bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, how older athletes should train, hamstring injuries, and triathlon training camp details. Featured Topic: This week’s featured topic is an interview with T.S. Wiley, who is the creator of The Wiley Protocol and an expert in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy [...]
Add These Health Books to Your Holiday Reading List.
10/12/2009
Over the past year, I’ve occasionally given you recommendations on the top fat loss, nutrition or health and performance books that I have personally reviewed and highly recommended. But I know it can be hard to actually keep track of this plethora of random book choices. So on my plane flight today, I made a list [...]
Podcast Episode #63: What You Don’t Know About Bone Density
10/8/2009
In this free October 5, 2009 audio episode special edition recorded from Kona, Hawaii: what you don’t know about bone density, recommendations on food combining, healthy saturated fats, whether you burn more calories in hot weather, off-season training tips, how to become a better cyclist and Ben’s Ironman 2009 Hawaii Coverage from http://www.everymantri.com (link will [...]
What Kind of Food Should You Eat on An Airplane?
10/5/2009
The next few posts that you read will be coming to you from Kona, Hawaii, where I am currently stationed to watch the Ironman World Championships, attend the Ironman Medical Conference, network with fellow triathletes, and do a bit of media coverage for http://www.everymantri.com. And of course, I had to take an airplane to get [...]
Podcast Episode #62: Is Ben Greenfield Actually Healthy? The Blood, Urine and Saliva Results Are In!
9/30/2009
Time to found out the truth about the hidden health risks inside the body of a personal trainer and nutritionist! In this September 30, 2009 free audio episode, I discover the results of my blood, urine and saliva testing for ferritin, vitamin D, essential amino acids, blood pH, testosterone:cortisol ratios, magnesium and calcium breakdown, as [...]
Weekend Special Update: “How To Grow a Healthy Baby”
9/27/2009
In this September 27, 2009 free audio weekend update, Ben has a special guest on the show to discuss how to grow a healthy baby. Here is the letter that accompanies this episode, written by Jessa Greenfield from Bud Organics: “For the past six months, Marta Greenfield and I have been developing a fresh, new and [...]
Podcast Episode #61: Are 14 Foot Tall Tomato Plants Actually Healthy?
9/23/2009
In this free September 23, 2009 audio podcast: everything that’s wrong with current farming practices and what you can do about it, how to eat and drink before a long run, if Nutella is good for you, running on a treadmill vs. running outside, recovery from overtraining, oral magnesium supplementation, the latest news from the [...]
How Does The Doctor of the Future Stay Fit?
9/21/2009
You may recall back in Podcast Episode #54 that we had Dr. Carolyn Dean (pictured left) on the show to talk about her book (and one of my top recommended books for 2009) The Magnesium Miracle. Dr. Dean has been at the forefront of health issues for 28 years and is known as “The Doctor [...]
Podcast Episode #60: Why Do Healthy People Have Heart Attacks?
9/16/2009
Topics discussed in this free September 16, 2009 audio episode: everything you need to know about reducing your heart attack risk, water intake during exercise, protein:carb ratios for fat loss, detox and rashes, thyroid medications, testosterone, doping, drafting, and is too much produce a bad thing? Featured Topic This week’s featured topic is an interview with [...]
Product Review: Miracle Noodles – No Fat, No Carbs, No Calories…Too Good to Be True?
9/14/2009
It’s not often that I stumble across a product that I automatically begin recommending to all my clients and working into the meal plans that I write… …but a physician whom I highly respect recently mentioned to me the product called “Miracle Noodles“, and incredibly effective fat-loss tool for those of you who have to have [...]
Podcast Episode #59: Should You Stop Exercising In Polluted Areas?
9/9/2009
In this September 6, 2009 free audio episode, I answer listener questions about exercising in polluted areas, what detoxing is and how it works, how to lose muscle mass safely, staying fit when you can’t run, what to do if your legs get tired before your lungs do, what exactly processed sugar is, and much [...]
Podcast Episode #58: Does Hypnosis Really Work for Weight Loss?
9/2/2009
In this September 1, 2009 free audio episode, I cover the following topics: hypnosis for weight loss, how to build muscle with a Gymstick, a question on vitamin and mineral deficiency, how to ride your bicycle uphill, and how lean can a 55 year old man get? Featured Topic: Today’s featured topic is an interview with Dr. [...]
Announcing…the first official Pacific Elite Fitness Triathlon Training Camp!
8/28/2009
Think forward to your training this January… Will you be tired of the indoor trainer and the treadmill and that black line on the bottom of the pool? Are you going to be struggling to stay motivated for those wet 5-hour slogs in this rainy/snowy winter climate? Are you planning on ANY 2010 triathlon event from Olympic distance [...]
Podcast #57: What a Doctor Thinks About The Paleo Diet.
8/26/2009
In the featured topic of this free August 26 audio episode, to give you an idea of exactly what a doctor thinks about The Paleo Diet, I interview naturopathic physician Kalli Phillips. Also included in this podcast: heart rate monitors and calorie burning, transdermal magnesium absorption, running faster for triathlon and big news about the [...]
“Why Exercise Won’t Make You Thin: Part II”…a guest post by John Gilbert
8/24/2009
Today’s post comes from John Gilbert, a wellness coach at Human Wellness Solutions who teaches fat loss, nutrition and human performance in Spokane, Washington. As a follow-up to Podcast Episode #55, John is responding to John Cloud’s recent article in Time magazine, entitled “Why Exercise Won’t Make You Thin.” “The author makes a few important points… [...]
Episode #56: A Swimming Super Special & Much More!
8/20/2009
This August 20, 2009 free audio episode features the latest research on: whether heart rate monitors are actually accurate when predicting calorie burn, listener Q&A’s about yeast infections in the gut, naturally fighting your age-related decrease in metabolism, whey protein allergies, a high heart rate during exercise, salt cravings, gymsticks and low back pain, and [...]
Podcast #55: Is It True That Exercise Won’t Make You Thin?
8/12/2009
You’ll notice above that at the top right of this post, you have access to a “Podtrac Player” which will allow you to open the podcast and listen in a pop-up player while you move on to surf the internet. You can also simply click here to go to our iTunes page and subscribe [...]
Ben’s Top Five Strange But Quick Summer Fat Loss Recipes.
8/10/2009
With the fast pace of a summer day, sometimes you don’t have much time to think about your meals, and instead must simply throw something together as quickly as possible. Rather than keeping your fingers crossed that you’ll open the refrigerator and perhaps produce something healthy enough for fat loss or weight control, why not [...]
Podcast Episode #54: The Magnesium Miracle
8/5/2009
New! You’ll notice above that at the top right of this post, you now have access to a “Podtrac Player” which will allow you to open the podcast and listen in a pop-up player while you move on to surf the internet. You can also simply click here to go to our iTunes page [...]
8 Ways To Eat Healthy When Your Spouse Doesn’t.
8/3/2009
In my nutrition consulting, I must often help husbands or wives who need to develop a healthy nutrition plan when their family or spouse doesn’t necessarily want to eat healthy. So here are eight ideas I’ve developed that allow your spouse to eat unhealthy when you are trying to eat healthy… 1. Serve every evening meal [...]
Podcast Episode #53: Six Key Performance Factors Every Athlete Needs to Know About.
7/30/2009
In this July 29, 2009 free audio episode, I cover the following topics: the six key performance factors every athlete needs to know, stomach bloating while swimming, carbohydrate loading, running intervals, fat loss for breastfeeding mothers, whether mineral water actually works, more on the HCG diet for fat loss, and what to do to make [...]
I Don’t Approve of Energy Drinks (And A Bonus Video).
7/27/2009
I’m not a big fan of energy drinks. As a nutrition consultant, for the sake of my clients I have sometimes wished in the past that energy drinks did not exist. And here are the reasons why: 1) Danger of Caffeine Overdose and Addiction: The average energy drink contains nearly 4 times the amount of caffeine [...]
Podcast Episode #52: Do You Know What You’re Eating?
7/23/2009
In this July 23, 2009 free audio episode, I cover the following topics: an amazing expose on the dangers of genetically modified foods, double-bonded protein, running with low back pain, an update on the Shape21 Fat Loss Challenge and ProstElan for cyclists. ——————————————————– Featured Topic: Listen to this episode for an explosive exposé by Jeffrey M. Smith, who [...]
A Bonus Video Workout from Top 12 Resistance Training Routines for Triathletes…
7/20/2009
Some personal trainers, strength and conditioning professionals, and triathlon coaches out there are going to hate me for posting this workout. Because on paper, the workout doesn’t make sense. Just watch the workout video where I demonstrate each exercise and observe how many reps you’re asked to do. This insane number of repetitions flies in the face [...]
Podcast Episode #51: Ben Greenfield & John Gilbert Answer Your Best Burning Questions About Fat Loss, Nutrition & Human Performance.
7/16/2009
The story behind the highly unconventional Podcast Episode #51 (NOT podcast episode #52 as I accidentally say in the introduction!): This week I made a big mistake. I accidentally erased the recorded audio interview on “natural topical anti-inflammatories”. So I put the future of Podcast Episode #51 into the hands of the Ben Greenfield Fitness newsletter [...]
For Triathletes: What To Do When You Don’t Have Time to Swim, Bike or Run…
7/13/2009
Let’s face it. Nobody wants to go to a hot, stifling gym in the summer, when you can hop out into your own backyard and get in a great workout. Say you don’t have time to swim, bike or run. You just got home from work, it’s getting dark and you have 20 minutes to exercise [...]
Podcast Episode #50: Proven Methods to Keep Your Brain From Aging and Instantly Make You Smarter.
7/9/2009
Can you believe that this is the fiftieth episode? And it’s jam-packed with tips on how to get smarter! In this July 9 free audio episode, you’ll learn… -How to trick your brain into instantly getting smarter… -The top 10 questions that I receive about fat loss, nutrition and human performance… -Information about something called “The HCG Diet” [...]
The Top 24 Most Popular and Useful Posts That Have Ever Appeared at BenGreenfieldFitness.com
7/1/2009
Are you curious what people are really reading and finding incredibly useful on this website, or which posts will give you the most “bang for your buck”? In today’s post, which comes just 1 week before PODCAST EPISODE #50 is released, I’ve dug through the fluff and given you the top 24 most popular podcast posts [...]
A Spinning & Indoor Cycling Instructor Gets A Bit Hot Under the Collar…
6/29/2009
Perhaps you remember Master Cycling Instructor Jennifer Sage, whose high-powered instructional manual about spinning and indoor cycling, called “Keep It Real”, was reviewed on this very website, in the post “Why You’re Not Losing Any Weight in Your Indoor Cycling Class”. Today Jennifer is back, and she’s on a mission to clean up spinning and indoor [...]
Podcast Episode #49: Double-Interview Super Special – Expert Doctor on Low Back Pain in Endurance Athletes & New Compound for Speeding Stress Fracture Healing
6/25/2009
This June 24, 2009 free audio episode includes an expert interview on low back pain and sacro-iliac joint issues, a bonus interview on a breakthrough supplement for bone healing and stress fractures called “lactoferrin”, as well as listener Q&A’s on “Tapering for Triathlon” and “Crunchy Craving Snack Substitutes”. This Week’s Featured Topic: Dr. Brian Mather is [...]
Leftover Lettuce: What To Do When You Have Too Much.
6/22/2009
There often comes a time when we find our refrigerator full of those leftover bags or boxes of lettuce, or, if you’re lucky, perhaps even your own personal garden that is overflowing with lettuce. This is often a case in the summer, with the advent of large amounts of produce, farmer’s markets, and an abundance [...]
Podcast Episode #48: The Answer to 17 Open-Water Swim Questions That Will Instantly Make You Faster
6/18/2009
[display podcast] This June 18, 2009 free audio episode includes a special swim interview for you triathletes, as well as listener Q&A’s on “Chia Seeds” (are they actually superior to flax seed?), Peanut Butter (is it really as bad as some nutritionists say?), Insulin Spikes from post-workout nutrition, Fasting for Weight Loss, and one very interesting [...]
Podcast Episode #47: Everything You Need to Know About Ayurvedic Medicine And Why It Is More Important Than You May Think.
6/11/2009
[display podcast] In this June 11, 2009 free audio episode: -The past several weeks, you’ve heard me talk quite a bit about the fact that minerals are needed for almost every bodily function (click here for a related interview on Transdermal Magnesium Therapy with Dr. Mark Sircus). Minerals are essential to enzymes, hormones, skeletal bones, teeth, fluids, [...]
A Guest Post by Oregano Oil Expert Alan Ramilia
6/8/2009
You may remember the highly popular and slightly controversial interview with a Palouse farmer a few months back, in which we revealed “Mystery Product X” to be Mediterranean Oil of Oregano. You can access that post by clicking here. What lies below is a continuation of that discussion, from oregano oil expert and guest writer Alan [...]
Podcast Episode #46: A “Green” Triathlon, Vitamin D, and How To Convert Fast-Twitch Muscle to Slow-Twitch Muscle.
6/4/2009
In this June 2, 2009 free audio episode: -Large athletic events often do not consider sustainability or resource depletion when creating or producing the event. Cost is normally a primary objective, with convenience and ease of implementation a close second. In this interview with Portland Triathlon race director Jeff Henderson, you’ll be introduced to the concept [...]
18 Ways to Help Your Body Heal Faster and Bounce Back Like Wolverine
6/2/2009
I’m currently working on a book that has morphed from a simple nutrition manual that I traditionally give gratis to all the athletes who I coach. Originally a collection of nutrition tips and tricks, ideas on how to fuel the body with thousands of calories without destroying the delicate organs, and practical triathlon fueling tactics, the [...]
Podcast Episode #45: The Shocking Information About A Compound That Pharmaceutical Companies Really Don’t Want You to Know About.
5/29/2009
Every once in awhile, I discover shocking information that pharmaceutical companies really don’t want you to know. This is information about therapies so simple, so elegant and so natural that they just can’t be patented and sold for millions of dollars. For example, Podcast Episode #31 revealed Oil of Oregano to be one of the most [...]
New Clinic from Ben Greenfield: “Unparalleled Secrets For Rapid & Lasting Fat Loss.”
5/25/2009
Warning: this is not a run-of-the mill program or standardized “weight loss clinic”. You will be exposed to cutting-edge tactics like… -toxin-free food planning -hyper-metabolic response exercise circuits -dietary thermogenic supplementation -food allergy elimination -hormonal response meal timing -grocery shopping mind-trick strategies -metabolic testing secrets -and much, much more… You now have a solution for your frustrating and perplexing difficulties with weight loss. And [...]
Podcast Episode #44: The Truth About Salmon – & BONUS Coverage on Thermogenics, L-Theanine, Water Jogging, Knee Pain and Much More!
5/21/2009
In this week’s May 21, 2009 free audio episode: -A shocking review of an article based on the the book “Bottomfeeder”, written by a gentleman named Taras Grescoe. You will not believe the mind-blowing travesties that occur on a fish farm, exactly before that “fresh salmon” ends up on your plate. I’m in contact with [...]
Are You a Skinny Guy Who Has Trouble Putting On Muscle?
5/18/2009
If the “Skinny Guy” profile describes you, I think I’ve discovered a pretty effective solution that was just released by my friend Jeff Andersen (AKA the “Muscle Nerd”). Careful when you click on the link that’s coming up in a second…Jeff is known for saying what’s on his mind. But this time…he may have stepped over [...]
Podcast Episode #43: Live Cell Blood Analysis, Colon Cleansing, & Controlling Flatulence from Beans!
5/14/2009
In this May 13, 2009 free audio episode, I interview certified live cell blood analyst Cody Dahl, from Journey of Health in Calgary, Alberta. During our discussion, he answers the following questions: 1. What is live cell blood analysis? 2. How is live cell blood analysis different from blood work done at a lab? 3. What can you [...]
A Full Body Body-Weight Workout Video
5/13/2009
Watch A Ripped Body Workout in Sports | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com The metabolism-boosting, lean-muscle-building, rapid fat-burning workout performed by Ben Greenfield above (and detailed below) is similar to what you will find in the intermediate to advanced workout section of his “Shape21 Lean Body Manual”. Click here for the book. 20 Squat Thrusts 10 Crab [...]
Is There Really Any Good Reason To Eat More Fat?
5/12/2009
Does your personal trainer tell you to eat more fat? If so, why would somebody who is respected in nutrition or knows anything at all about diet or healthy eating ever tell you to do such a thing as eat more fat? Your doctor? Your nutritionist? Maybe your husband or wife told you to eat more fat, [...]
Podcast Episode #42: An Expert Interview on Bio-identical Hormone Replacement and Nutrient Therapy
5/6/2009
Let’s start with some exciting news! The brand-new ultimate audio collection: Ben Greenfield Fitness, Volumes 1 & 2 have been released as a 10 CD multi-disc set! Now you can listen to our audio episodes on the convenience of your home or car CD player. I’ve only ordered 100 of the sets, but you can [...]
