Podcast
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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”, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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: [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Podcast Episode #41: How To Gain Weight Without Getting Fat, What To Do If Your Spouse Doesn’t Eat Healthy, The Best Cooking Oils & Food Combination Diets
4/22/2009
In this April 21, 2009 free audio episode, I address several additional listener Q&A’s, including, among other things, the best type of cooking oils, what to do if your spouse doesn’t eat healthy, how to gain weight without gaining fat, a simple way to increase daily caloric intake if energy levels are low, and food [...]
Podcast Episode #40: Milk & Acne, Fish Oil vs. Flaxseed, Self-Massage, Natural Remedies for Prostate Health and Much More!
4/14/2009
In this April 14, 2009 free audio episode, I address the following listener Q&A’s: Listener Jenny asks via call-in audio: Is there any difference between fish oil and flax seed oil? Will I get an advantage with taking one vs. the other? Or should I just take them both? -In my response, I give Jenny a detailed [...]
Podcast Episode #39: How Quantum Physics Can Heal The Body and Enhance Performance.
4/7/2009
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Podcast Episode #38: Learn Exactly How Low-Fat Diets Make You FAT.
4/1/2009
This is a jam-packed podcast episode! In the feature section of this March 31, 2009 free audio episode, Dr. Dallas Clouatre, a well-established author and consultant in the alternative and complimentary medicine and nutrition field, gives a compelling, thought-provoking, and incredibly informational talk on exactly how to rapidly accelerate fat loss, tone and enhance lean [...]
Podcast Episode #37: Hyperhydration, Midnight Food Cravings & Junk Food for Kids
3/24/2009
In this March 24, 2009 free audio episode, I address several listener questions, including the following: -Listener Steven asks: “Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night; I usually go to the bathroom drink a half glass of water and go back to bed. But sometimes I have a little craving and sometimes have [...]
Podcast Episode #36: Why Ben Greenfield Smells Like a Spa.
3/16/2009
This week’s March 15, 2009 audio podcast episode is jam-packed with latest research for fitness and sports performance, including: -Do Muscles Respond Differently to Resistance Training vs. Bicycling? -Caloric Restriction & Sports Performance – Does Rapid Fat Loss Affect Cycling Endurance? -Monitoring High-Intensity Training by Heart Rate vs. Power -Alternatives to Lactate Threshold Testing -Does Aquatic Resistance Training Actually Work? -Massage [...]
Podcast Episode #34: Fat Burning Exercise Secrets of The Fitness Experts!
3/3/2009
note: we had some audio issues in the final cut of this week’s podcast, and during the introduction, the music drowns out my voice just a bit – don’t worry, it gets better! The audio file is also a bit large this week – a 40mb download… This March 3, 2009 Double-Interview Podcast Episode begins with [...]
Podcast Episode #33: Indoor Cycling, Spinning & Energy Drinks
2/24/2009
In this February 24, 2009 free audio episode, I have a 20 minute conversation with Jennifer Sage, a master spinning instructor, about her new book “Keep It Real”, and a huge number of tips, tricks and valuable information about indoor cycling and spin classes, including: The mechanics of pedaling on a spin bike with a weighted [...]
Podcast Episode #32: “The Return of the Goats: Goat’s Milk vs. Cow’s Milk”
2/17/2009
In this February 17, 2009 free audio podcast, I interview Joe Stout about some very interesting properties of goat’s milk that make it much, much different than cow’s milk. During the discussion, Joe includes information on five compelling reasons to think a bit more about adding goat’s milk into a diet for lean muscle, fat [...]
Podcast Episode #31: Mysterious “Product X” Destroys Microbes, Blowtorches Body Fat, Fights Fatigue, and Powers Performance.
2/10/2009
Alright folks - I usually don’t get this excited about a discovery, but when we’re talking about a substance that is all-natural, amazingly simple to find, and incredibly diverse, it is well worth the buzz. In this February 10, 2009 podcast, I interview a farmer in Palouse, Idaho. And what he reveals to me is going to [...]
Podcast Episode #30: A Double Episode Super-Special – “Primal Reflex Release Technique” and “Psyche-Up” Tactics!
2/3/2009
In this February 3, 2009 podcast, Ben Greenfield features two exciting interviews! “Primal Reflex Release Technique”, also known as PRRT, is sweeping the country as a fast and highly effective fix for troubling injuries, muscle spasm conditions, and annoying or frustrating pains in athletes and recreational exercisers. You’ve probably never heard of it because it has [...]
Podcast Episode #29: How Many Critters Are Living In YOUR Gut, Making You Fat, Tired, Lazy, Bloated and Sick? (hint: more than you think)
1/27/2009
One of the most cutting-edge, exciting and life-changing interviews yet featured on our show! In this January 27, 2009 podcast, Ben Greenfield interviews New York Times bestselling author Ann Louise Gittleman about her brand new book, “The Gut Flush Plan”. Ben gets the full scoop from Anne about dozens of tips, tricks and secrets that [...]
Podcast Episode #28: What’s the Deal With Dairy?
12/29/2008
In this December 29, 2008 podcast, I interview personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach, and health specialist Paul Eastwood about dairy products and the effect of milk on the human body. There is quite a bit of confusion about whether dairy is good for fat loss, human performance, and overall health, and Paul and I [...]
Podcast Episode #27: Is Your Shampoo Killing You?
12/23/2008
In this December 23, 2009 podcast, Ben Greenfield interviews Susan Jeske, a former Ms. America with a background of more than 20 years in the beauty, cosmetic and personal care products industry, including a successful career with an international cosmetic company. During this interview, Susan reveals some shocking truths about the true health effect of [...]
Podcast Episode #26: The THREE Main Causes of Illness and Poor Performance
12/16/2008
In this December 16, 2008 podcast, Ben Greenfield interviews Dr. David Minkoff, a complementary and alternative medicine expert, owner of Body Health, director of the Lifeworks Wellness Center in Florida, and finisher of 35 Ironman triathlons. Dr. Minkoff explains his fascinating theories on the three main causes of illness and poor performance and outlines a series [...]
Podcast Episode #25: What Your Parents Didn’t Tell You About Metabolic Testing
12/10/2008
In this December 8, 2008 podcast, Ben Greenfield answers your questions about metabolic testing, covering inquires that include: Q: Why should I perform an Exercise Metabolic Test? Q: What is an Exercise Metabolic Test? Q: What exactly is measured in an Exercise Metabolic Test? Q: How is my data gathered? Q: What do all those measurements tell me? Q: How often [...]
Podcast Episode #24: Are You Making Your Kids Fat?
12/2/2008
Why should you care that kids are getting fatter? Because it is costing you millions of dollars in health care costs, because it is a direct reflection of the choices and examples that you make, and because we owe the children in this nation a better future. In this Podcast Episode #24, I interview Monica [...]
Podcast #23: Holiday Special! Thanksgiving’s Five Fattiest Foods and Our Top Holiday Fitness Tips
11/25/2008
In this week’s Podcast Episode #23, I host a roundtable with personal trainers Mark Cavallaro and Jolene Wilkinson. During this episode, we talk about very practical and easy ways to maintain fat loss and fitness during the holidays and Thanksgiving. If you’re trying to lose fat or get fitter during the holiday season, you won’t [...]
Podcast Episode #22: “Eight Ways to Instantly Increase Your Low Metabolic Rate.”
11/18/2008
In this November 18th podcast episode, Ben Greenfield talks all about low thyroid, low metabolic rate and natural methods for improvement. Included in this podcast: -The most accurate home test to determine if you have a low metabolism. -Will too much exercise damage the metabolism? -Which thyroid medication might be your best bet. -The one oil that you should [...]
Podcast Episode #21: What You Need to Know About Chinese Medicine, Ben Greenfield’s Secret 1-2-3 Rapid Weight Loss Strategy and…Can Fat Make You Fat?
11/11/2008
This is a jam-packed, must-listen audio episode! Here’s 5 important peak previews of this week’s podcast: 1. Ben Greenfield reveals a 1-2-3-Step Proprietary Fat Loss Technique to help you lose 5 pounds in 2-4 weeks! 2. John Gilbert and Ben Greenfield have a disagreement about whether “Fat Can Make You Fat”, and John talks about this week’s [...]
Podcast Episode #20: What You *Don’t* Know About Sugar
11/4/2008
In this November 4, 2008 podcast, Ben Greenfield interviews registered dietitian and sugar expert Stacey Trogdon. You’ll hear some fascinating and very practical advice on What You *Don’t* Know About Sugar, including: -the true link between sugar and fat -the one hormone that could both make you gain weight and give you diabetes -a scary syndrome that you [...]
Podcast #19: Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition & Performance
10/28/2008
In this October 28, 2008 audio episode, Ben Greenfield interviews Dr. Todd Schlapfer of Coeur D’ Alene Healing Arts. Dr. Todd introduces the concept of naturopathic medicine, and differences between allopathic and naturopathic, then proceeds to give concrete examples of: -how active individuals can determine proper dietary protocols via specific types of testing… -what the optimum nutritional [...]
Podcast #18: Mid-Week Update, Extreme Workout Challenges & ThermoFactor
10/21/2008
SPECIAL MID-WEEK ANNOUNCEMENT #1: Click here for a complete list of Ben Greenfield’s Six Extreme Workout Challenges. Video record yourself completing any of these challenges in the allotted period of time, and receive a FREE copy of Shape21: The Complete 21 Day Lean Body Manual. SPECIAL MID-WEEK ANNOUNCEMENT #2: Podcast Discount on Fat Loss Capsule [...]
Podcast Episode #17: Eating Before Workouts, Recovery & Endurance Secrets
10/13/2008
In this October 12, 2008 podcast, Ben Greenfield podcasts from the Hawaii Ironman Medical Conference on the following topics: -cutting-edge research on getting the most out of your cardio training -managing gut issues during exercise -proprietary methods for enhancing recovery from your workouts -how to achieve vast amounts of endurance in a very short period of time This podcast also [...]
Podcast Episode #16: All About Protein, Enzymes & Probiotics!
9/27/2008
In this September 26, 2008 podcast, Ben Greenfield interviews Joe Stout, an expert in the field of animal proteins. During this 30 minute interview, Ben and Joe discuss many topics, including: -goat vs. cow vs. vegetable based protein -whey protein vs. casein protein -colostrum for sports performance or immune system integrity -probiotics -digestive enzymes This podcast also includes a Q&A on [...]
Podcast Episode #15: Artificial Sweeteners, Vitamin B12 & Magnetic Fitness
9/19/2008
In this September 19, 2008 podcast: -Listener Q&A: differences between artificial sweetener brands, and the effect on appetite cravings and weight loss. Effect of Vitamin B12 (methycobalamin) mega-dosing on aging, energy and performance (see DeltaE ingredient label on left). -Special Announcement: September 24 Nutrition Clinic in Spokane, WA. -PODCAST SPECIAL! Video interview on magnetic fitness with Jerry White [...]
Podcast Episode #14: Foot and Ankle Health, More Nutrition Questions
9/12/2008
In this September 12, 2008 podcast: -An interview with Dr. Darron Woolley about how the foot and ankle health affects the rest of the body, common injuries among active individuals, mistakes that people make when treating themselves, and the million-dollar question – how often should you change your shoes? -Listener Q&A: carbohydate depletion and the pre-workout meal; [...]
Podcast Episode #13: Nutrition, Lateral Strength Building & Chiropractic
9/6/2008
In the September 5, 2008 Podcast Episode #13: New content: Carbohydrate Timing System, Morning vs. Evening Exercise Listener Q&A’s: Office Nutrition, Exercise Before Bed, Slow-Release Protein, Lateral Strength Building Interview: Brian Mathers, Doctor of Chiropractic discusses the most common mistakes people make when treating their own low back pain, and the top injuries treated in the chiropractic [...]
Podcast Episode #12: Podcasting From Poland!
8/29/2008
In this week’s Podcast Episode #12: New Content: The Healthy Traveler and tips from Warsaw, Poland. Listener Q&A: Butter vs. Olive Oil, Regular Energy Gel vs. Caffeinated Energy Gel with Protein Featured Product: Ben Greenfield’s #1 Recommended Portable Exercise Device – The Gymstick! Click here to find out more about this fantastic new product.
Podcast Episode #11: Training With Inertia
8/23/2008
In this episode, Ben Greenfield interviews Steve Davison of Impulse Power on how inertia can be used in training for general fitness and sports performance. Also, a listener Q&A about how to choose the best supplements when cash is limited. Mentioned in this episode: -Impulse Power website -Enerprime and EnerEFA supplements Please ignore this last line of code below. [...]
Podcast Episode #10: Nutritional Supplements & Pill Poppin’
8/16/2008
In this podcast: News From BenGreenfieldFitness.com -Shape21 Book Giveaway (http://www.shape21.com) -Ben Greenfield’s Twitter page (http://twitter.com/bengreenfield). Question of the Day & Interview - Pill poppin’ with Wesley and Ben Link to Supplement Article - click here The Synergy System - click here for more details Products mentioned in this show… Hammer Gel Race Caps – improves mitochondrial activity (slow [...]
Podcast Episode #9: MUFA’s and Recovery
8/8/2008
In this podcast episode, Ben Greenfield introduces the concept of a MUFA, and why it may be the key to turning on the body’s fat burning process. Also, a review of the new content at BenGreenfieldFitness.com (including the forum, the FAQ, and the discount page), and most significantly, an interview with Jerry White – a [...]
Podcast Episode #8: Yoga, Massage, Cherries & Watermelon
8/1/2008
In this week’s podcast: -Fruit Q&A- can you eat too much of a good thing? -Interview with The Balanced Athlete’s Johnny Gillespie -Interview with Therapeutic Approach therapist Tim Gilreath -Review of CherryPharm Links in this podcast: http://www.cherrypharm.com – use 5% discount code “bgcherry” http://www.balancedathlete.com http://www.therapproach.com
Podcast Episode #7: Nutrition and Fat Loss Q & A
7/25/2008
Questions answered on the July 25, 2008 Podcast: Listener Anonymous asks: What do you thing of eating every 3 to 4 hours? Or eating anything as long as is vegetables? If it is possible can you tell me what to eat in the morning, lunch and dinner? Should I just eat when I’m hungry? Listener Angie asks: What is a complete amino [...]
Podcast Episode #6: Interview With Pro Triathlete Bryan Rhodes
7/18/2008
In this July 15, 2008 interview, Bryan Rhodes talks about: -How to manage nagging injuries -Ironman race day nutrition strategies -His top tips from a pro You don’t want to miss Rhodsey, the entertaining kiwi from Taupo, New Zealand! Visit his website at http://www.rhodsey.com.
Podcast Episode #5: What You Didn’t Know About Burning Fat
7/14/2008
July 14, 2008 Podcast Included in this show: -Does spot reduction actually work? -Can you put stuff on your skin that will cause you to burn more fat? -What supplements cause fat loss, even without exercise? -What is the most effective type of exercise to lose fat? -Can you lose fat and build muscle at the same time? -Does weightlifting burn fat? -Does [...]
Podcast Episode #4: Studies, studies, studies
7/11/2008
July 11, 2008 Podcast The latest news from the Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, packaged into understandable terms by Ben Greenfield, including: Influence of seat height on cycling economy Effectiveness of indoor spin classes New type of blood lactate testing Approximating your ventilatory threshold Simultaneous weight and endurance training – helpful or harmful? How weight training affects stride length in runners Nutrition [...]
Podcast Episode #1, 2 & 3: The First Official Audio Release
7/5/2008
July 8, 2008 Podcast ———————————– 1. Introduction: “What to Expect in The BenGreenfieldFitness.com Podcast” 2. Interview: Preview of Upcoming Interviews 3. Workout of the Week: Round & Round 4. Book Review: Run With No Pain 5. Nutrition: Healthy Chocolate-Peanut Butter Ice Cream 6. Special Topic: Preview of the National Personal Training conference ———————————– -Topic websites mentioned in this episode- http://www.nsca.com http://www.thestrongtriathlete.com http://www.runwithnopain.com http://www.nutritiondata.com http://www.champsportsmed.com Having trouble listening? Click here for [...]
Welcome to the BenGreenfieldFitness.com podcast
6/4/2008
Beginning in the first month of July, BenGreenfieldFitness.com will feature a free weekly audio podcast that you can download directly to your computer. For a preview, click here: First Podcast. This podcast, featuring Ben Greenfield as the host, will include: The latest news and research in fitness, nutrition and wellness, and how you can apply it to your [...]
