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Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode. 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 when weight training. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to “pacificfit” or scroll down on this post to access the free “Ask Ben” form... Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected]. Also, please 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! ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: Thailand Adventure - Join Ben in Thailand this winter for the triathlon adventure of a lifetime at the Laguna Phuket Triathlon and the Asia Pacific 70.3 Triathlon! Get all the details at www.pacificfit.net TrainingPeaks Webinar - March 15th @ 1:00pm MST / 3:00pm EST: "Eating For Endurance" with Ben Greenfield. In this webinar, sports nutritionist Ben Greenfield will teach about proper endurance nutrition for anyone preparing for a long distance event; trail runners, triathletes, adventure racers, cyclists, paddlers, and epic hikers. You’ll learn how to fuel before, during and after your event, and set yourself up for success by eating smart! Call out for Testimonials - Are you someone who was really out of shape (overweight, unable to climb stairs, experiencing shortness of breath, dangerously high blood pressure, etc…)? Did you train/rehab with Ben’s help and advice to go on to race a triathlon, marathon or ironman? If you are, email Ben a testimonial at [email protected] and you could be featured in his next book! ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: To get these and other news flashes fresh off the press every week, follow Ben on Twitter and Google+. Very good evidence that if you're going to have a high carb meal, it should be breakfast. Potatoes are more satisfying to your appetite than bread. Want to recover from workouts faster? Eat 20g of protein before bed. ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: Audio Question from Martin: Asking about Cortisol levels. ~ In my response I recommend MAP for amino acids. At www.pacificfit.net, I recommend - Recoverease, Solar Synergy, TianChi. Anonymous wrote: My husband is a marathoner, and is training for his first full Ironman. I am supportive and interested in his athletic exploits as a shorter distance runner and a group exercise instructor myself. However, his training starts to take a toll when his athletic exploits start to interfere with our sexual exploits. During marathon training his sex drive takes a significant dip. During Ironman training it has been even more noticeable. I have read that endurance training can actually inhibit testosterone production. Is there a natural dietary way to boost testosterone while training? If not, is there a way he should alter his training and/or diet once he completes this event to "reset" his natural sex drive? He hasn't had his testosterone tested, he doesn't have ED, he's not totally exhausted from training, and our relationship is otherwise healthy and happy. We are in our mid twenties. ~ In my response, I reference this free video/pdf I produced, and www.Tri-Ripped.com. Also OptiMale and Vitrix (tribulus). Scott asks: How and why should I jump rope? What are the benefits and what's the best workout routine? What kind of rope should I use? How many calories are typically burned? I'm looking for an overview of rope work. Kate says: I am going to be entering a mountain bike race this spring in Sandpoint, Idaho. I have about 3 months to get fully prepared. Would you mind giving me your 2 cents on how I should go about training. Obviously, I have my own ideas, but I'd love to hear yours. The race is about 10 miles long, on pavement and mostly UPHILL!! Jesse asks: I recently lost 30lbs in 4 months in large part to your podcast, thank you. Now I have a new problem, excess skin where my gut used to be. Is there anything I can do to make this go away faster? ~ In my response I mention the Get Fit Guy episode: How To Tighten Loose Skin After Weight Loss Billy asked: I have been following a Paleo/Primal lifestyle for about 8 months. After having much digestion problems in the past, living life and training gluten free has been revolutionary. However, from time to time I do ingest gluten in the form of beer and soy sauce etc which is in some of my favourite Thai food dishes. Prior to ingesting gluten, I’ve been taking a Gluten Enzyme supplement by Now Foods (http://ww

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 [...] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode. 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 testosterone, and is Curves better than a traditional gym. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to “pacificfit” or scroll down on this post to access the free “Ask Ben” form... Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected]. Also, please 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! ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: Thailand Adventure - Join Ben in Thailand this winter for the triathlon adventure of a lifetime at the Laguna Phuket Triathlon and the Asia Pacific 70.3 Triathlon! Get all the details at www.pacificfit.net If you are a triathlon coach or personal trainer - e-mail Ben (ben@bengreenfieldfitness) your mailing address. He has something special to send to you. Ben mentions that he's been using "Coconut Manna" more, and he loves it. Grab some here! ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: To get these and other news flashes fresh off the press every week, follow Ben on Twitter and Google+. You can lose 10% of your body weight during an endurance event and still do really, really well. One of the best articles I've ever read about overcoming cravings. Fruit is not fattening. ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: Audio Question from Joe: What are your thoughts on alcohol during the training/racing season? And Brenden asks: I love beer, yet clearly understand how bad it is for my athletic performance and sleep cycles. I try to only drink on the weekends, yet sometimes find myself drinking one or two during the week. What is a safe number per day? Zero? LOL. I guess my question is, will I lose workout and fitness gain by drinking 12oz everyday? You get the picture. What type of rules do you have for yourself? Audio Question from ???: Wants some suggestions of quick and healthy foods to consume after a 5k running race to stop him from feeling nauseous and faint. Audio Question from Andrea: Wants advice on fueling for a "pump and run" event. Audio Question from Chuck: Wants to know more about MCT Oil. Audio Question from Jean Luc: Is there an easy formula to translate training "Short and Fast" vs. "Long and Slow". Audio Question from John: Looking for some advice and exercises to do while healing from Patellofemoral Syndrome. ~ In my response to John, I mention Capraflex and also Rock Tape. Audio Question from Tim: What do you think of Seitan as a protein source for vegans? Audio Question from Tom: Vegan runner who eats well and takes CoQ10, Hawthorn (ect…) and still has high blood pressure. What else can he do? ~ In my response to Tom, I mention heart rate variability testing using the emWave. Audio Question from Clay: Wants some help with his exercise induced asthma (beyond his inhaler). Kyle asks: This is a totally serious question, I saw this mentioned in a discussion about over training. Is there any basis behind the theory of nocturnal penile tumescence being an indicator or not of testosterone level, and possible being over trained? Ian says:How effective are Curves Women's gyms from both a weight loss and fitness point of view? My wife's main goal is weight loss at the moment so she wants to know if she'd be better off hitting a gym with a pool, treadmill, bike, classes, etc and losing her Curves membership. Prior to asking your question, do a search in upper right hand corner of this website for the keywords associated with your question. Many of the questions we receive have already been answered here at Ben Greenfield Fitness! ====================================== [contact-form-7 id="6222" title="Ask Ben"]====================================== Brand new - get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code):See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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". [...] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 [...] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode. 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 runners, increased heart rate in heat and humidity, correcting an estrogen imbalance, and how much to workout while lowering cortisol levels. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to “pacificfit” or scroll down on this post to access the free “Ask Ben” form... Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected]. Also, please 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! ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: Call out for Testimonials - Are you someone who was really out of shape (overweight, unable to climb stairs, experiencing shortness of breath, dangerously high blood pressure, etc...)? Did you train/rehab with Ben's help and advice to go on to race a triathlon, marathon or ironman? If you are, email Ben a testimonial at [email protected] and you could be featured in his next book! Curious about what a stool/GI test involves? Ben announced that he recently did this GI Test. Check out his results & explanation of results. Ben Greenfield's Ultimate Weight Training Guide - now available in hard copy format. Follow Ben on Google+ - and get different info than you get from Facebook and/or Twitter. Ben is now logging his daily diet & exercise sessions at - The Inner Circle <-- get in now for a buck! ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: Time to chalk up yet another success for fish oil - maintaining strength as you age. Here's why that Snickers bar is so much more tempting and tasty when you're low on sleep. 150 minutes of exercise a week is probably NOT enough to prevent diabetes. In trained subjects, 2 minute rest periods have allowed for just as much strength development as 4 and 5 minute rest periods. I wish studies like this would look at more than just weight loss (i.e. blood glucose, triglycerides, HDL, etc.) ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: Audio Question from Rick: What coconut milk brand or type should he buy? Can or carton? Also wondering about Rhabdomyolysis from intense workouts? Side effects? ~ In my response, I mention coconut cream concentrate. Audio Question from Craig: Traveling a lot between now and the first race of the season – how should he prepare in a hotel for the bike leg of the tri? ~ In my response, I mention Tabata sets, power intervals and long hard rides. Audio Question from Joe: A few questions about choosing the best elliptical chain rings. ~ In my response to Joe, I reference my comprehensive discussion in podcast 159. Bilal asks: Someone whose opinion I trust and value forwarded me your recommendations on the food pyramid. I am a bit puzzled by your recommendations for fat, especially items like ghee that are incredibly high in saturated fats. Olive oil makes a lot of sense as a clear alternative. Can you point me to some scientific studies on which your recommendations are based? I may have the complete wrong model in my mind and I'd like to be better educated on such nutritional issues. Alex asks: I found a sugar free dark chocolate in the supermarket today and I checked the ingredients, which sounded OK but not sure about a couple of them. It has "70% cocoa solids, 15% polydextrose (soluble dietary fiber), erythritol, soy lecithin (emulsifier), vanilla flavour and stevia". I know your opinion on soy lecithin from the recent protein powder podcast but I'm not sure about polydextrose and erythritol. My Google searches didn't show them as too bad. Are they? David wrote: I'm an active athlete and eat a paleo based diet; however, I work a pretty sedentary and sometimes a pretty boring job, and even though I eat "healthy" foods, when I'm at work I can't seem to stop eating. On my days off I eat minute amounts in comparison. Do you have any tips to help me control my eating while at work? ~ In my response to David, I mention the following resources: 5 ways to suppress your appetite without taking any special pills or capsules A simple six step system for eliminating food cravings 12 dietary supplements that can massively control your most intense carbohydrate cravings Episode 160 full transcript Lori asks: Can you talk about stress incontinence in women runners? What is your opinion about bladder sling procedures to 'fix' the problem. (Assuming it's a skilled surgeon.) ~ In my response, I mention bi

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 [...] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. 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 sleep with exercise, treating pre-event illness, exercise equipment for kids, how wheat effects your brain, and nutritional advice for cancer patients. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to “pacificfit” or scroll down on this post to access the free “Ask Ben” form... Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected] And 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 leave feedback. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: Update your Ben Greenfield Fitness App - to get the latest version for iPhone or Android, delete the app and reinstall it. Ben Greenfield's Ultimate Weight Training Guide - now available in hard copy format. The REV Diet - is the "eating protocol" that Brock is following right now. Follow Ben on Google+ - and get different info than you get from Facebook and/or Twitter. Ben is now logging his daily diet & exercise sessions at - The Inner Circle <-- get in now for a buck! ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: I'm becoming more and more convinced that late night carbs aren't an issue IF you're controlling calories during the day. Good proof that you should get massages (or use a foam roller). Ride a bike hard for 45 minutes and you bump up your metabolic rate for 14 hours. If you're working out in fasted state, taking amino acids before can vastly improve results. (This is Ben's recommendation for Branched Chain Amino Acids: Recoverease and for Whole Amino Acids: MAP Master Amino Pattern) ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: Audio Question from Stewart: Wondering why he can't get his heart rate to go high and if that is a problem. Audio Question from Pete: Wondering about dips and what the purpose of holding a position is. Dan asks: You recently mentioned that you tried and enjoyed Vibram's KSO Trek. I have been a fan of the Fivefinger lineup for a few years now and have done two off-road Tri's in my Treksports, as well as a trail 1/2 marathon in my KSO Trek's. I was wondering where you would draw the line in regards to usage and distance. Would you not recommend VFF's (Vibram FiveFinger's) or other minimalistic "foot-gloves" full time? Do you think mixing up VFF's with your typical "sneaker" is a good idea for training? I have learned that form is very important, but anytime I put a normal sneaker on now I feel like I am running on marshmallows and I am setting myself up for injury. ~ Here are the KSO Trek's I'm using right now. Brandon asks: What are your thoughts on calorie banking/cycling for a bulking regime? Is "banking" something to do in the future on rest days? What would happen if I took a few days (like 1 weekend) to "bank" calories without exercise? Will a metabolism slow down quickly enough to turn those calories into fat without the stimulation from weights/HIIT on a daily basis? (Meaning I should keep extra calories to exercise days). Would you recommend calorie cycling for bulking like you recommend for weight loss plateaus? Kathy asks: I'm a 42-year old female, and I enjoy endurance training. I started cycling a few years ago, and then got into triathlons. I did a few Olympic length races, and even managed to win my age group! But I decided to skip triathlon training this year, as I'd like more time for other personal goals. I'm focusing on cycling, but I like running and swimming, and some variety in the routine is fun. If I'm going to eliminate one, which should it be? My main fitness goal is to improve my cycling: the faster I ride, the more fun I have! And I'll be training for a Gran Fondo in the summer. My secondary goal is to lose a few pounds. Not only will this help my watts/kg (right now at about 3.3), but, as I've gotten older, it's more of a struggle just to maintain the same weight and not creep up. I lift weights once a week religiously, due to previous knee and shoulder injuries, and sometimes mix in some plyometrics. Swimming is very relaxing, and I like balancing the cycling with the upper body workout, but, as an older female, is running more important? I'm not sure if lifting once a week is enough to maintain bone density. Bret wrote: I was having a discussion with a group of my early morning (5am) workout buddies. If you have the choice, is it better to get a full night’s sleep or t

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 [...] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. 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 a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to “pacificfit” or scroll down on this post to access the free “Ask Ben” form... Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected] And 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 leave feedback. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: Check out this funny endurance video - in which Dave Erickson and I put a Timex Run Trainer through a torture test in a re-enactment of the John Cameron Swayze Timex commercial - "Takes A Lickin and Keeps On Tickin". The Ben Greenfield Superhuman Food Pyramid - now available for download! Follow Ben on Google+ - and get different info than you get from Facebook and/or Twitter. Ben is now logging his daily diet & exercise sessions at - The Inner Circle <-- get in now for a buck! ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: Here's a great image, if you've ever wondered how many carbs you need to eat to do really well at an endurance event. Starvation can cure type II diabetes. ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: Audio Question from Kumar: Wants to know how to solve his lower back pain. ~ In my response to Kumar, I mention www.runwithnopain.com Audio Question from Kent: Looking for ideas for an obstacle course based on real fitness principals. Audio Question from Megan: Wants an opinion on Bikram Yoga. ~ In my response, I link to this Huffington Post article on Yoga and Weight Loss. Audio Question from "Nooner": Looking for fueling advice for a 70.3 that starts at noon. Dan wrote: dr. noakes says to drink when you're thirsty. makes sense. no reason to drink more than your body needs from a hydration standpoint. but what about reducing the risk of rhabdo and acute renal failure in endurance events? i'm an ultrarunner training for the leadville 100 this summer and i'd hate to wind up in the hospital because i didn't drink enough during my race. i can see a benefit in this situation to drink beyond my basic hydration needs. ~ In my response I mention the article "Athletes: Obey Your Thirst". Angel says: How do I know If I am working out enough or to much? Most times, when the workout video ends (The Daily Burn - where I found Ben) or I finish what I am doing, even though I am trembling, I want to do more. Is the trembling saying that's enough? Aren't I suppose to go till failure? Often if I work out that a.m. I want to work out again p.m. But I hear things about over training etc. I don't know where the line is. Should I go till I am a puddle in the floor or stop when the video stops or the written sets are done? How do other people judge? ~ In my response to Angel, I talk about Rest Wise. Robert asks: 20 years ago, as a weightlifter, I herniated a disc and a pinched sciatic nerve resulted in severe leg nerve pain and foot drop. Surgery and PT got rid of the pain and most of the foot drop to the point where I can walk and run but not do too well moving my toes or lifting my foot against weights. Now as a triathlete, this limits me in two ways -- 1) in the affected leg my leg strength, particularly in the calf, ankle and foot, is weak. This affects balance and eg cycling power. 2) at higher speeds of running, my foot can’t keep up with my cadence and tires quickly. Beyond the normal strength training and PT exercises, do you think there is any way of stimulating nerve regeneration, which is the source of the problem. I realize this is the holy grail of addressing paralysis, and I am 20 years into this injury, but I was thinking that with all your research perhaps you have come across supplements or other promising techniques that help with nerve damage resulting in muscle weakness. ~ In my response to Robert, I recommend www.shopcompex.com and also my recent article about psychostimulants. Colin asks: When I was in my teens, I was diagnosed with moderate scoliosis in my lower back and had to wear a brace for a couple years. I'm now 31, and I haven't had any real issues since then despite keeping an active lifestyle that includes running, swimming, weightlifting, skiing, and tennis. The only time I feel discomfort is when I try to perform traditional "main lifts" that place stress on my lower back, like deadlifts and any weight-bearing squats. I don't want to hurt my back, but I also don't want to miss out on the benefits of these

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 [...] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. 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 blood actually beneficial for men, nipple fat, and is the African Mango really that great? Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to “pacificfit” or scroll down on this post to access the free “Ask Ben” form... Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected] And 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 leave feedback. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: The Ben Greenfield Superhuman Food Pyramid - now available for download! Follow Ben on Google+ - and get different info than you get from Facebook and/or Twitter. The GI stool test that Ben mentioned taking - from the comfort of his own home. Ben is now logging his daily diet & exercise sessions at - The Inner Circle <-- get in now for a buck! ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: Any pill that has same effect of exercise has to raise your eyebrow...shortcuts often dangerous. Reason not to worry if you're doing a triathlon and need to just "jump in the water and go" with no warmup. Running or bicycling just doesn't cut it when you get older ­ you need to work any muscles you plan on keeping. ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: Audio Question from Fibre1Girl: What do you think about Fibre One Cereal and/or other high sources of fibre. Audio Question from Ron: Does gum help with memory and muscle reactions. ~ In my response to Ron, I mention the Spry gum I chew every day. Andres asks: Your podcast about wheat was pretty amazing. I was shocked to hear about the ability of gluten free products to raise blood sugar the way they do. My question is when Dr William Davis spoke of wheat he mentioned that all forms of grain are inflammatory. Does this include those types of grains thought to be "healthier" like quinoa, millet, amaranth, etc... And, if so, what are healthier options to substitute with? Does coconut flour also cause the same physiological effect on the body as well? Steph wrote: I have a question about high glycemic index foods, are they the main cause of the obesity epidemic and all the disease around and should people be watching that more closely almost rather than their calories? Also if I were to limit my carbs how many grams would you say I need per day I am 22 years old 5"4 and 122 pounds and I am quite active! Kim asks: What amount of pro-biotics is optimal? I have a 'green food' mix that contains 200 mg of dairy free l.acidophilus, B.longum, L.Casei, Rhamnosus. My reason for asking is that I'm considering cutting dairy out of my diet (due to possible allergy) and want to make sure I don't miss out on these healthy pro-biotics! Scott writes: I'm in my 50's and tend to sweat an extreme amount and wonder if you recommend a salt supplement to add to my electrolytes. I generally use Heed but the sodium amount is minimal. I've heard unbleached or black salt mixed into a glass of water before a workout or event could help. How many mg's of salt per day is advisable. ~ In my response to Scott, I mention my podcast interview with Dr. Tim Noakes - and also talk about www.therightstuff-usa.com and Millennium Sport's "Athlytes" from www.millenniumsport.net. Jason says: After completing my first marathon, I noticed pain in top of my left foot. Upon review with a podiatrist, I was told I have a bone bruise in my Second Cuboid. I was given some cream to reduce swelling and was told not to run for 6 weeks. I was given the OK to ride a bike, use an elliptical and lift weights. 6 weeks have gone by and I still have a bump on the top of my foot but I have no pain in my foot. Any ideas on how to reduce or eliminate this bump? Any supplements that can aid in the healing of a bone bruise? ~ In my response, I mention episode #133 about pain on the top of the foot and I also discuss Capraflex and lactoferrin. Avi wrote: I had a question regarding men donating blood. Other than being a gracious thing to do for those in need, I've heard it's a good thing for men to donate blood every once in a while because of the build up of Iron in our blood. Is there any truth to this and would you recommend this from an overall blood and heart health. Johny wrote: I do not have man boobs. I have a proper chest shape and I'm working out heavily at the gym. I'm 21 and am slowly gaining muscle mass. My problem is that I have

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

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode. In this January 18, 2012 free audio episode: What Pharmaceutical Companies Don't Want You To Know About Statins. Plus: light therapy, what are super-carbs, how to cycle calories, milk for lactose intolerance, clear fluids before colonscopy, o-lifting, P90X and running, staying warm during a swim, and the effects of too much calcium. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to “pacificfit” or scroll down on this post to access the free “Ask Ben” form... Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected] And 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 leave feedback. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: Saturday, January 21 - 9am to 4pm - "Ben is speaking at the Total Transformation Health Expo" in Rose Creek, California! Go to http://tthealthexpo-eorg.eventbrite.com/ for more details. Tune is this Friday - Ben will be talking to the folks at Mt. Capra about their product DEEP2 30™. Ben is now logging his daily diet & exercise sessions at: www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/innercircle <--get in now for a buck! ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: Follow Ben on Twitter to get all the news flashes this week and every week! ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: Audio Question from Craig: Asks about light therapy for more than just treatment of depression. ~ In my response to Craig, I mention these Gunnar glasses. Audio Question from Keith: Wants to know about "Super" Carbs (from an article in UltraRunning by Sunny Blende). ~ In my response, I mention this podcast episode on forefoot running with Danny Abshire. Matt asks: I run anywhere from 50 to 75 miles a week and weigh around 200lbs I would like to lose about 25lbs. what is the best way to do that while continuing my current training schedule? Is there a calorie deficit I should try to hit daily that will allow me to lose weight without sacrificing a lot of performance? Todd asks: I have been lactose intolerant all my life. I started triathlon recently and thought taking after-workout protein shakes would be a good idea. One problem, most seem to be dairy based. I get a massive headache and GI issues after drinking them. Same issues with fruit juice and now soy milk. Any ideas or suggestions for managing this and incorporating post recovery drinks into my routine? ~ In my response to Todd, I reference this podcast and also recommend probiotics, digestive enzymes, and the new DEEP30 protein or LivingProtein. Jeff asks: I am scheduled to have a colonoscopy and in part of preparation the colon must be cleared. So... the day before and the day of the procedure, I am allowed nothing but clear fluids. From a nutritional standpoint, are there specific fluids that would be of greater benefit to me? I am a hard training triathlete and nutritional effects on training are a concern to me. The procedure is on a Wed. I plan Monday to get a solid brick and moderate swim in and then do nothing Tuesday (start clear fluid diet), Wednesday (procedure) and Thursday. Any thoughts on type of fluid intake or preparation prior to and post procedure from a nutritional and exercise perspective. Bob asks: My question is on taking up O-lifting at the tender age of 45. Background: have a pretty demanding day job, so will be able to devote 2-3 sessions a week max to it. Am 6'4" tall & flexibility is a challenge. Am reasonably well versed in 3 of the 4 classic power lifts (Bench of 275 lbs. & good form; Standing Press of 140 lbs. & won't kill myself form; Deadlift of 370 & fair form; squat of only 235 lbs. with very shakey form when going to full depth). I would be very interested in both your general recommendations for making progress on both the snatch and clean & jerk, as well as your specific recommendations on the mobility work for O-lifting I should focus on for the necessary flexibility. ~ In my response to Bob, I recommend this video with Dan John. Al asks: I am a marathon runner and I am looking forward to trying your marathon dominator program in 2012. I am currently in my off season and I have been doing a combination of strength training using your 12 strength training routines for triathletes guide and doing cardio with mixing swimming, elipitical and bike interval routines. I just started P90X and I wanted to get your thoughts on the program and how it relates to my off-season running training. It does have a lot of volume with about 1 hour per day spent on focused training. ~ In my response to Al I mention www.marathondominator.com PowerFr0g asks: I've been swimming a lot in op

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

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to "pacificfit" or scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... In this January 11, 2012 free audio episode: Why Sweet Potatoes Are Better Than Regular Potatoes. Also: personal trainer credentials, setting race goals, bike to run equivalencies, tennis as triathlon training, can muscle fibers change type, ketoacidosis, and adrenal fatigue. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected] And 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 leave feedback. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: Wednesday, January 11 - 6pm PST - Official, FREE Tri-Ripped Workshop with Ben Greenfield - sign up at ustream to attend. Thursday, January 11 - 11:59pm PST - The Tri-Ripped.com launch. Get it at www.tri-ripped.com Thursday, January 12th - 6-7pm Pacific: "Eating For Endurance": In this USAT webinar, sports nutritionist Ben Greenfield will speak about proper endurance nutrition for anyone preparing for a long distance event; trail runners, triathletes, adventure racers, cyclists, paddlers, and epic hikers. You’ll learn how to fuel before, during and after your event, and set yourself up for success by eating smart. Sign up to attend. Saturday, January 14 - 11am to noon - "Fat Loss & Fitness Open Forum" at Pilgrim's Wellness Institute in Coeur D' Alene, ID. Get more details at: www.pilgrimsmarket.com Saturday, January 21 - 9am to 4pm - "Total Transformation Health Expo" in Rose Creek, California! Ben is now logging his daily diet & exercise sessions at: www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/innercircle <--get in now for a buck! Coming this Friday - "How Cell Phones Gamble With Your Brain: 7 Ways To Protect Yourself" - an interview with Devra Davis, author of Disconnect. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: This is why I worked my left leg a ton when my right knee was injured last month. Here’s a good reason to work on your running form. Why VO2 max & lactate testing shouldn’t be used a sole means of testing or tracking performance. ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: Audio Question from Keith: How do yams stack up against regular potatoes as a fuel during a long run. Audio Question from Clienda: What credentials should she look for in a senior personal trainer. Audio Question from Shawn: Advice on setting race goals for the coming year. Audio Question from Matt: Is interested in how to swap a bike session for a running session (and vice versa). ~ Conversion factors for different cycling speeds: 10MPH=4.2, 15MPH=3.5, 20MPH=2.9, 25MPH=2.3, and 30MPH=1.9. Divide number of miles ridden by the conversion factor for your riding speed to tell you the equivalent miles of running at any speed. So for 20 miles on the bike at 10MPH, divide 20 miles by 4.2 and that results in the equivalent of 4.8 miles of running. This formula is for approximately 155 pounds. A larger cyclist would divide by a slightly higher number and a smaller cyclist, by a slightly lower number. Question from Jan: I heard you also play some mean tennis. I used to play competitive juniors and collegiate tennis before I injured my knee. That's when I discovered running (which was my favourite cross training activity back then) and then I eventually moved on to triathlons. I've been getting the itch to pick up my racket again and play a tournament that the company I work for is organizing. I'm a little hesitant to do that since I have already started training for the 2012 tri season. Although my first "A race" is in May (standard distance) and the tennis tournament is in March. What do you think? Are there any benefits that I will gain from playing tennis? Or maybe I'm risking my tri season too much? Carlos asks: Can you clarify something for me? When it comes to the muscle fibers we contain, can they actually change from one type to another OR do we just recruit one type more than the other based on the type of load? Peter asks: While home for the holidays both my Mom and Dad commented that my breath smelled like alcohol. However, I had not had anything to drink that day or several days prior. As part of our investigation I tested my blood sugar with my Grandpa’s machine and the results were normal. My Mom concluded that my body was producing keytones because I am not consuming enough carbohydrates. Having researched keytones online I realize this can be a serious issue. I work out frequently, 5-6 days per week. Recently I have been lifting and will be starting to train for a full triathlon taking place in April. Can y

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

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to "pacificfit" or scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form In this January 4, 2012 free audio episode: "How To Eat Fruit Without Getting Fat". Also: returning to running, the "thrifty" gene, short quads from cycling, healthy beans, phytoestrogen, crank lengths, is periodization dead, recovering from a 2 day relay, ancient wheats & grains, and advice for a beginner triathlete. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected] And 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 leave feedback. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: New in 2012 - We've split up the podcast episodes into two separate sections: the Listener Q&A with Ben Greenfield and the Featured Topic with special guests! Ben's been using the Sufferfest cycling - pick up a copy by clicking here for the Sufferfest video downloads. Ben is now logging his daily diet & exercise sessions at: www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/innercircle <--get in now for a buck! Coming Saturday - "How Cell Phones Gamble With Your Brain: 7 Ways To Protect Yourself" - an interview with Devra Davis, author of Disconnect. "Eating For Endurance" - Thursday, January 12th, 6-7pm Pacific: In this USAT webinar, sports nutritionist Ben Greenfield will speak about proper endurance nutrition for anyone preparing for a long distance event; trail runners, triathletes, adventure racers, cyclists, paddlers, and epic hikers. You’ll learn how to fuel before, during and after your event, and set yourself up for success by eating smart. Sign up to attend. Tri-Ripped triathlon training program - Wednesday, January 11, at 6pm PST: Join Ben Greenfield to ask your questions about the program. Learn how to swim, bike and run lightning fast, and have the ultimate triathlon body! Mark your calendar and attend for free at www.ustream.tv/channel/ben-greenfield-fitness. Weight Training For Triathlon - a cutting-edge, step-by-step gym workout guide to developing swim, bike and run power and is now available on: Barnes & Noble Nook, Amazon Kindle and iTunes. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: Today's news flashes are a bunch of fun workout challenges Ben put together for New Year's... but you can do them anytime! #1: On December 31st: 100 Pushups or 100 Squats per hour from 8am to midnight #2: Celebrate 01/01/2012 by swimming 1 mile, running 1 mile and biking 20.12 miles. #3: Do this workout before you head out to your New Year's Party (allow 2 hours). #4: Cycle through each of these 10 minute workouts every hour or every two hours. #5: At 8am, do 8 burpees, 9am do 9 burpees, at 10am…you get the idea…and oh yeah, use military timing. What's a burpee? #6: Do 6 rounds of my "Body Weight Workout For Triathletes". #7: If #3 wasn't good enough, do this workout before you head out to your New Year's Party (allow 2 hours). #8: Swim 2012 meters as fast as you can. For added difficulty, do it with a bike tube around your ankles. #9: Take a cold shower on New Year's morning, then do this "Metabolic Body Weight Workout". #10: Do 2012 medicine ball slams by doing about 200 an hour on December 31. ALSO: Ben talked about some fancy toothpaste (powder actually) that he has been using. You can find it here: www.inneryu.com ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: Katie says: I recently found your blog because I was researching information on Tim Ferris diet "4 Hour Body". My main interest is in his opinion on eating fruit. I saw that you mentioned it a few times in different articles (you said not to eat fruit in the mornings if you are trying to lose fat). I'm wondering what your entire take on fruit is? I feel like fruit could really be a food for me that's a tipping factor - meaning I eat it, eat too much of it, and it completely destroys my fat loss attempts. I would hate to completely cut it out, if that leads to a lack of nutrients that are impossible to gain from other foods. Tina Says: A year ago I joined a "learn to run clinic" and achieved the "10 minutes run with a 1 minute walk" but as the distance progressed I found my self getting injured om my foot and hip. I took time to rest and strengthen my IT band (as you had suggested in my previous question "Clicking in my hip"). So, I stopped running, and just did some cycling and strength training. Then, when I felt I was ready to run again (after about a month off running), I started from the beginning, 2s and 1s, and progressed to 7s and 1s, I did a 5k and that went well, but I hurt my foot hurt again. Th

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to "pacificfit" or scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... In this December 28, 2011 free audio episode: "The Shocking Truth About Wheat" with Dr. William Davis. Also: fibre and fat, ankle weights for cycling and running, the Ben Greenfield food pyramid, l-arginine for performance, juicing, shin pain, achilles tendinitis, joint pain, and simethicone. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected] And 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 leave feedback. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: Coming in 2012 - We'll be splitting up the podcast episodes into two separate sections: the Q&A with Ben Greenfield and the Featured Topic with special guests! Wednesday, January 11, at 6pm PST: Join Ben Greenfield to ask your questions about the Tri-Ripped triathlon training program - learn how to swim, bike and run lightning fast, and have the ultimate triathlon body! Mark your calendar and attend for free at www.ustream.tv/channel/ben-greenfield-fitness. Weight Training For Triathlon - a cutting-edge, step-by-step gym workout guide to developing swim, bike and run power and is now available on: Barnes & Noble Nook, Amazon Kindle and iTunes. The BenGreenfieldFitness gear and clothing store - is now LIVE! Click here to get triathlon uniforms, tech pants and coat, hats and more all emblazoned with Ben Greenfield's "Fire & Water" tattoo! Support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Brock's "goofy" marathon(s) by making a donation at bit.ly.goofybrock. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: Yes, even with minimal rest periods between sets, you can still build significant muscle. The more endurance training you do, the worse your resistance training results. Exercise helps you make bone cells instead of fat cells! Here’s a reason to get good sleep if you’re injured or after hard workout. If you’re used to eating breakfast, then not eating it can really mess up calorie consumption later in day. ----------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: The Shocking Truth About Wheat In this featured topic, Ben interviews Dr. William Davis author of Wheat Belly. Dr. Davis is a preventive cardiologist whose unique approach to diet allows him to advocate reversal and prevention of heart disease, and was also a guest on a podcast episode #60, "Why Do Healthy People Have Heart Attacks". During the interview, you'll learn: - Why you're not eating the same kind of wheat your ancestors ate... - Whether wheat bread is really better than white bread... - If wheat is ever OK to eat and if so, when... - Good substitutes and alternatives for wheat... - ...and much more! ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: Raminta asks: How does fibre help with losing fat? Is fibre that has been pureed equally effective as it is in its original form? For example - pureeing vegetables for soup as opposed to raw vegetables, or blending fruit into shakes? Christian says: What are your thoughts on doing cycling and running drills with ankle weights on? Will this speed up skill acquisition and neuromuscular development? Chuck says: Interesting discussion about the food pyramid of Dr. Weil (Episode #174). Maybe you could discuss what the Ben Greenfield food pyramid would look like? Also, have you seen the Bulletproof diet guidelines from the www.bulletproofexec.com and what are your thoughts on it? Eric asks: What is your opinion of l-arginine as a supplement? Googling around for information on NO and supplements that might help Nitric Oxide production, I quickly found l-arginine, and specifically "ProArgi~9+". They make some pretty bold (and yet vague) claims about helping everything from heart disease to endurance performance. What a coincidence - if I can get a boost in performance and help with any potential heart disease down the road - sounds like a no-brainer. Do you know of any studies that focused specifically on the effects of l-arginine on performance? Back when I was lifting a lot of weights, we often took amino acid tablets that contained l-arginine (and two or three others), is there any benefit to something like ProArgi-9, versus regular amino supplements? I did talk with my doctor on l-arginine - he did not feel that there was any significant risk, and since there were some potential benefits. It would be fine to give it a try. ~ In my response I mention Citruvol and Nitroceps from Millennium Sports. Ron Starrett says: My wife and I just got a juicer after watching

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to "pacificfit" or scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... In this December 21, 2011 free audio episode: eating for a long workout with Steve Born from Hammer Nutrition. Plus: shipping live bacteria, alcohol vs. sleep, clenbuterol, how much protein is enough, carb to protein ratios, cramping, getting enough vegetarian fat, water and digestion, too much sleep, and back to back marathons? Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected] And 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 leave feedback. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: Weight Training For Triathlon - a cutting-edge, step-by-step gym workout guide to developing swim, bike and run power and is now available on: Barnes & Noble Nook, Amazon Kindle and iTunes. The BenGreenfieldFitness gear and clothing store - is now LIVE! Click here to get triathlon uniforms, tech pants and coat, hats and more all emblazoned with Ben Greenfield's "Fire & Water" tattoo! ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: This study says nitric oxide is muscle-building, but didn't mention that the NO group had tons more protein too. Interesting. Maybe all the benefits of coffee are just from the withdrawal effect. Do you work in a hospital? Save time & take the stairs. Proven to be faster. ----------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: How Should You Eat Before, During and After Long Workouts? [caption id="attachment_6701" align="alignright" width="300"] Steve Born - Ultra Cycling Hall of Fame inductee[/caption] Steve Born, with a decade-plus of involvement in the sports nutrition industry, as well as nearly 15 years of independent research in nutritional fueling and supplementation, has unmatched familiarity with the myriad product choices available to athletes. Steve provides individual consultations to athletes of every level - beginner to professional - and in every discipline of endurance sports, helping them to achieve optimal performance in their training and racing. Steve says, "I derive just as much pleasure helping other people reach their goals as I do my own; it's the best part of the job." If you order from www.HammerNutrition.com - be sure to support the show AND get a 15% discount by using referral code "80244". As long as you enter the referral code in the section where you are asked “Where did you hear from us” then referral code 80244 will apply the 15% credit. ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: Audio question from Lisa: How do they keep bacteria alive in packaging and shipping? ~ In my response to Lisa, I mention the Beyond Organic products. Audio question from Mark: Booze + overheating = bad sleep. Audio question from McKay: Gaining muscle and losing fat, specifically using clenbuterol. ~ In my response to McKay, I mention Podcast #145 from BenGreenfieldFitness. A twofer about Protein from Dylan and Brad: Ben, How much protein should you ingest in one "sitting" for optimal uptake? (I know you've discussed protein intake quite a bit on the podcast, and I've tried to search through the posts on your website for an answer but so far haven't been able to run across it.) I've heard, like probably most people, that 30 grams is about all the body can process at one time, but my protein shakes are in the 50-60 gram range. I can't imagine that body just holds on to 30 and then pees out the other 30? But, if I am wasting money by drinking 60 gram shakes, I'd like to know! Dylan Hi Ben, After a recent visit to a sporting store to purchase protein powder, i was told by staff that i am a hard gainer and should consume a 70:30 ratio of carbs to protein. While this has allowed me to gain 4kg of weight in the last 2 weeks, i am unsure of whether this is the best option for a hard gainer to get muscle fast. My ultimate goal is to have a big chest, arms and abs. Could you please advise me on a good nutrition plan and gym routine for the standard hard gainer. Many thanks Brad G Question about cramping from Charles: Hey Ben & Brockstrap! I have a history of cramping in various types of races and distances (off-road triathlon, trail running, century ride, marathon), almost always my hamstrings. I usually drink roughly 500 ml of nuun/hr during my events as well as my nutrition (hammer gel or perpetuam usually). I carry endurolytes as a back up. I don't cramp in every instance tho. I was just curious if there was something I was missing, nutritionally or training wise to help remedy this. Thanks

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to "pacificfit" or scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... [caption id="attachment_6619" align="alignnone" width="357"] Hint: the best diet is not necessarily the one that includes bacon-flavored everything. In this December 14, 2011 free audio episode: which diet is the best diet, cardio and muscle loss, outdoor winter training, preparing grains, Dr. Weil's Pyramid, getting lean, antibiotics, training for a climbing expedition, what is super compensation, "cultured" vitamins, rapid weight fluctuations, good leg workouts, and electromagnetic radiation. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected] And 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 leave feedback. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: Lightning Fast Transition Secrets - On Thursday, December 15th, at 6pm Ben is teaching a USA Triathlon webinar, in which you’ll learn how to transition like a pro triathlete, even if you’re just getting started! You’ll learn tips and tricks to shave seconds and even minutes off your swim-to-bike and bike-to-run transition times. You’ll also have ample opportunity to ask your questions about faster transitions. Here’s the link to register for “Lightning Fast Transition Secrets”. Tuesday, December 20: Ben's 30th Birthday! Be sure to be following Ben on Twitter (www.twitter.com/bengreenfield) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/bgfitness) because he always gives away big gifts on his birthday to fans and followers, and the 30th should be no exception! Weight Training For Triathlon - a cutting-edge, step-by-step gym workout guide to developing swim, bike and run power and is now available on: Barnes & Noble Nook, Amazon Kindle and iTunes. The BenGreenfieldFitness gear and clothing store - is now LIVE! Click here to get triathlon uniforms, tech pants and coat, hats and more all emblazoned with Ben Greenfield's "Fire & Water" tattoo! ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: Want to get news flashes from Ben, right when they're fresh off the press? Follow Ben Greenfield on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/bengreenfield As I mention in my Fueling Myths book, glycemic index doesn’t matter before exercise. Good article about Running Rules You Should Break. It appears that even just a little intensity in your workout helps more than previously believed. So...maybe marathon doesn’t suppress immune system...just allergies? Before you take this as reason to begin “grazing”, notice that it is 3 meals & 2 snacks, not “6-10 a day”. ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&As: Audio Question from Patrick: Does long cardio really burn off muscle? In my response to Patrick, I mention these amino acids. ------------------------- Erling Tenvik asks: The winter is coming, and i was wondering if its bad to do hard outdoor training in cold temperatures (for the lungs). Last year in Oslo (Norway) it was -20 for a long period. I like the new structure of the podcast :) In my response to Erling, I reference this podcast with Ray Cronise and Tim Ferris. Brock also mentioned "wind proof undies". ------------------------- Andrei asks: Hi Ben, I heard you a few times talking about soaked and sprouted grains. So what is the proper way to do it? How do you sprout grains, quinoa, etc? Thank you! In my response to Andrei, I reference a multi-part video on soaking and sprouting that Jessa Greenfield presented inside the Ben Greenfield Fitness Inner Circle at www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/innercircle and also the cookbook Nourishing Traditions ------------------------- Ron asks: What do you think of Dr. Weil's food pyramid? ------------------------- David Asks: Ben, I’m a triathlete and focus on the 70.3 distance and moving to a full next season. I want to lean up, get stronger and be in a solid position for next season. I eat ok but there is a lot of room for improvement in my diet. Which would allow me to drop my body fat but still allow muscle mass growth over the off season and keep that muscle mass as I start racing next season. What diet would you recommend? Start with low carb diet and then convert over to Rev Diet (http://www.revdiet.com) ? Other suggestions? Keep up the Podcasts! Thanks David ------------------------- Questions from Jim and Dan about antibiotics: Jim asks: Ben, I know you recently went through having to use antibiotics for an infection. I have to take cipro soon for an intestinal infection. Heard it was nasty and you cant train because it affects your tendons and ligaments (especially your Achilles tendon) would you know how long I should wait before

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to "pacificfit" or scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... In this December 7, 2011 free audio episode: while Ben finds his way home from the Asia Pacific 70.3 World Championships Race, we bring you two of the most popular interviews "from the Ben Greenfield Fitness archives" with Dr. Tim Noakes. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected] And 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 leave feedback. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: Weight Training For Triathlon is a cutting-edge, step-by-step gym workout guide to developing swim, bike and run power and is now available on: Barnes & Noble Nook, Amazon Kindle and iTunes. -The BenGreenfieldFitness gear and clothing store is now LIVE! Click here to get triathlon uniforms, tech pants and coat, hats and more - all emblazoned with Ben Greenfield's "Fire & Water" tattoo! ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: Want to get news flashes from Ben, right when they're fresh off the press? Follow Ben Greenfield on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/bengreenfield ----------------------------------------------------- Featured Topics: How You Can Use The “Central Governor” To Tap Into Your Muscle’s Hidden Potential and The Death of Gatorade – Should You Stop Using Electrolytes During Exercise? In the first interview with Dr. Tim Noakes, who has written multiple books on physiology, including “Lore of Running”, Ben talks to Dr. Noakes about the central governor theory. In the second interview, Ben talks to Dr. Noakes about hydration and electrolytes. What you are going to find out in this interview with Dr. Noakes just might shock you. Closing music from "Episode" by Brock Skywalker. Available on iTunes or at CD Baby. ====================================== [gravityform id="2" name="Ask Ben" title="false" ajax="true"] Prior to asking your question, PLEASE be considerate and do a search in upper right hand corner of this website for the keywords associated with your question. 90% of the questions we receive have already been asked and answered here at BenGreenfieldFitness.com! ====================================== Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected] And 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 leave feedback. -Click here to donate $1 to keep this podcast going! -BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle is now just $1 for a 14 Day Sneak Peek! Click here to join now. -This show is now on Stitcher! Listen to us on your iPhone, Android Phone, BlackBerry and WebOS phones, and get entered to win $100. Just use promo code FITNESS when you download and register your FREE Stitcher app at http://www.stitcher.com/fitness - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to "pacificfit" or scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... In today's featured topic, Ben interviews Eric Goodman, the author of this book. In this November 30, 2011 free audio episode: The new BenGreenfieldFitness podcast "sidekick" gets redefined, is the paleo diet good for cross country runners, how to improve your bike times using cross fit endurance, how to address Severs Disease, Magnesium or Epsom Salts - which is better, which type of protein is best, should you only supplement with Omega 3 or are 6 and 9 ok too, should you target parts of the body or do full body workouts, can and should you track your insulin levels, and does the Bite Tech mouth guard help eliminate snoring? Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected] And 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 leave feedback. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: Weight Training For Triathlon is a cutting-edge, step-by-step gym workout guide to developing swim, bike and run power and is now available on: Barnes & Noble Nook, Amazon Kindle and iTunes. -The BenGreenfieldFitness gear and clothing store is now LIVE! Click here to get triathlon uniforms, tech pants and coat, hats and more- all emblazoned with Ben Greenfield's "Fire & Water" tattoo! News Flashes: Sports, testosterone, fitness: usually better when 2nd finger shorter than 4th finger: Digit ratio (2D:4D) and performance in male surfers. Apparently using a Wii Fit for 3 months really doesn’t do much for your fitness: Changes in physical activity and fitness after 3 months of home Wii Fit™ use. Would love to see antioxidant review like this actually look at hardcore athletes/antioxidant intake: Antioxidant Supplementation during Exercise Training: Beneficial or Detrimental? This study says for 4-6 hours after finishing exercise do 0.8 g·kg·h carbs with 0.4 g·kg·h protein (a lot of food!): Building a beverage for recovery from endurance activity: a review. For 3 weeks after blood donation, peak aerobic power is lower, but it doesn’t seem to matter for performance: Time course for recovery of peak aerobic power after blood donation. Realistic NYTimes article about why more people don’t run: For Beginning Runners, Advice Can Be a Hurdle Yet another reasons for runners to lift weights as they age: Aging and factors related to running economy. Want to get more news flashes from Ben, right when they're fresh off the press? Follow Ben Greenfield on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/bengreenfield - Click here to donate $1 to keep this podcast going! -BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle is now just $1 for a 14 Day Sneak Peek! Click here to join now. -This show is now on Stitcher! Listen to us on your iPhone, Android Phone, BlackBerry and WebOS phones, and get entered to win $100. Just use promo code FITNESS when you download and register your FREE Stitcher app at http://www.stitcher.com/fitness - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: Why Your Back Is The Most Important Part Of Your Core Workout, And What You Can Do About It. --------------------------------------------------------------- Why Your Back Is The Most Important Part Of Your Core Workout, And What You Can Do About It, with Dr. Eric Goodman In today's interview, Ben Greenfield interviews Dr. Eric Goodman about his new book Foundation - Redefine your core, conquer back pain and move with confidence. Eric earned a doctor of chiropractic degree after undergraduate study in physiology and nutrition. He developed an innovative approach to human performance and movement in his work training elite athletes. He is now teaching people to benefit from proper movement. Eric's book is available on Amazon. ------------------------------------------------ Listener Q&A: Shay-Mo asks: I'm a freshman in high school and I run cross country competitively. I run anywhere from 240 to 380 minutes a week on average, and I eat very healthy… for the most part! But lately I've been doing research on the Paleo diet and I'm very interested! I've done quite a bit of research on it and I really want to give it a go, but I just don't want it to affect my performance, level of intensity or my goals. I feel sluggish at times with my regular diet and I have stomach related problems such as gastritis and duodenitis, and I'm hypo-thyroid. I know that with the Paleo Diet I would have to alter some things, such and Robb Wolf

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to "pacificfit" or scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... In today's episode, we interview Dr. Josh Axe about the new Beyond Organic product line. In this November 23, 2011 free audio episode: The new BenGreenfieldFitness podcast host, are packaged organic foods really healthy, is an off-season necessary?, how hard to train in the winter, is aspirin healthy, what kind of calcium to take, how a gluten free diet affects menstrual cycles, and how to use beet juice for sports performance. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected] And 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 leave feedback. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: -May 27-June 3: All-Inclusive Kona 2012 Triathlon Camp! Ben Greenfield will be there for a week of swimming, biking and running on the famous Ironman Hawaii course, along with IM Talk host John Newsom and Ironman World Champion Scott Molina. This Epic Camp culminates with the Ironman 70.3 Hawaii race! Space is limited, so act soon - click here to get full info or to register now for the Kona camp. -The BenGreenfieldFitness gear and clothing store is now LIVE! Click here to get triathlon uniforms, tech pants and coat, hats and more - all emblazoned with Ben Greenfield's "Fire & Water" tattoo! -Click here to donate $1 to keep this podcast going! -BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle is now just $1 for a 14 Day Sneak Peek! Click here to join now. -This show is now on Stitcher! Listen to us on your iPhone, Android Phone, BlackBerry and WebOS phones, and get entered to win $100. Just use promo code FITNESS when you download and register your FREE Stitcher app at http://www.stitcher.com/fitness - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: "Living Beyond Organic" - Are Packaged Organic Foods Really Healthy or Just Marketing Hype? --------------------------------------------------------------- Is organic chocolate actually healthy? We answer this question and much more in today's featured topic with Dr. Josh Axe... In today's interview, Ben Greenfield and the new podcast host Brock Skywalker Armstrong interview Dr. Josh Axe about the new Beyond Organic foods, including: -Reign Spring Water & Botanical Infusions -SueroViv -Amasai -Green Finished Beef -Green Fed Dairy -Beyond Organic Chocolate During the interview, Dr. Axe answers questions about product ingredients and how packaged organic food could actually be healthy. As an additional resource, Dr. Axe recommends learning more about the benefit of organic cattle by reading the book: "The Devil Is In The Milk." Full disclosure: Ben Greenfield has joined BeyondOrganic as a member. This means that if you, like Ben, begin using the products above, then Ben will make a 20% commission. And so you make the same commission if you join as a member. ------------------------------------------------ Listener Q&A: Chuck asks how much time off do you really need to take during the off-season and whether you need to get “unfit to get fit again". Nadine asks:If you read the December 2011 Triathlete magazine, they will tell you that you can get fit faster by including more intensity, less volume over the winter. In Velo Magazine for December 2011, the long,slow, zone one/two for the whole "off" season is recommended. Plus you have talked more intensity and less volume but interview Phil Maffetone who says to keep heart rate in zone one for the prep and base periods. So I am confused. What is the deal with intensity? Craig asks: My doctor says everyone should take a baby aspirin each day. What is your opinion on this? Melanie asks: First, if you are trying to get your calcium from food rather than supplements, how should you count calcium that has been added to foods? Is that considered a supplement and how useful or absorbable is it? Example, I drink almond milk which boasts 50% DV of calcium, but much of this is added to the milk in the form of calcium carbonate. Is calcium carbonate a good form? If I conclude I'm not getting enough from food, would you recommend hydroxyapatite as the best form? I've previously taken, but not currently taking, Jarrow Bone Up. Also, can you clarify the relationship between magnesium and calcium? I am having some success with my PMS by taking magnesium powder (which you have recommended) and I don't want to interfere with my success by adding in a calcium supplement. In my r

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to "pacificfit" or scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... In this November 16, 2011 free audio episode: Is aerobic training bad for you?, how to measure body fat accurately, how to use an elliptical trainer properly, aloe vera juice, high protein diets and headaches, electronic bike shifters, and training for a hard hike. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected] And 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 leave feedback. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: -May 27-June 3: All-Inclusive Kona 2012 Triathlon Camp! Ben Greenfield will be there for a week of swimming, biking and running on the famous Ironman Hawaii course, along with IM Talk host John Newsom and Ironman World Champion Scott Molina. This Epic Camp culminates with the Ironman 70.3 Hawaii race! Space is limited, so act soon - click here to get full info or to register now for the Kona camp. -The BenGreenfieldFitness gear and clothing store is now LIVE! Click here to get triathlon uniforms, tech pants and coat, hats and more - all emblazoned with Ben Greenfield's "Fire & Water" tattoo! -Click here to donate $1 to keep this podcast going! -BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle is now just $1 for a 14 Day Sneak Peek! Click here to join now. This show is now on Stitcher! Listen to us on your iPhone, Android Phone, BlackBerry and WebOS phones, and get entered to win $100. Just use promo code FITNESS when you download and register your FREE Stitcher app at http://www.stitcher.com/fitness - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: How To Easily Measure Your Body Fat With Laser Accuracy --------------------------------------------------------------- The BodyMetrix System uses ultrasound to accurately measure fat thickness and calculate Body Fat % and weight distribution, and in this interview, Ben speaks with the inventor of the BodyMetrix System, Luiz Da Silva. You'll learn how to easily measure your body fat with laser accuracy, what a device costs, how to use ultrasound to measure body fat, and much more! Earnings disclosure: Ben Greenfield makes commission on sales of the BodyMetrix System. ------------------------------------------------ Listener Q&A: Raminta has a call-in question about the many negatives of aerobic training, and this article: http://www.charlespoliquin.com/ArticlesMultimedia/Articles/Article/728/The_(Many)_Negatives_of_Aerobic_Training.aspx Jeff asks: Is a 3 mile "run" on an elliptical machine the fitness equivalent of a 3 mile standard run? For example, say my training plan calls for a 5 mile run (which would typically take me about 40 minutes), would a 40 minute ellipitcal workout be comparable? Also on an elliptical trainer, should I try to replicate my running gait and foot strike as much as possible? I'm more of a heel striker, but find myself using my forefoot more on an elliptical machine. In my response to Jeff, I mention the Elliptigo. Scott asks: Based on your advice, I've eliminated artificial sweeteners completely from my diet and am trying to eat more protein in particular. I've paid particular attention to the quality and source of the protein, but this hasn't always been easy and the quality of the source has often been uncertain (I travel extensively for business). Recently, I have developed some bad headaches. Sometimes they seem to spike right after eating. During initial, heavy exertion when lifting weights can also cause a spike in pain. But mostly, I walk around all day with a dull headache. Could this be due to my high level of protein consumption? Low level of carbohydrate consumption? Detox from artificial sweeteners and sugar? Other thoughts on what could be causing these headaches? Jennifer asks: I recently read in a book that a study found that drinking aloe vera juice could help relieve asthma symptoms. The study was not cited. Have you ever heard of aloe vera juice relieving asthma? In my response to Jennifer, I mention this Aloe Vera juice I use. Robert has a call-in question about Shimano DI2 shifting and whether I recommend it. Brian has a call-in question: I have a fitness question about racing the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim. This a 45-mile run/hike from one end of the canyon to the other and back. A handful of us plan to "race" it this coming Spring...meaning that we're going to do it as fast as we can. We're debating the best training

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

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode 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, more on amino acids, ankle injuries and the Genotype diet. But before you go any further in the shownotes...check this out... ...new release - $4 Special Extended For This Week! "Get Fit or Get Fat - Ben Greenfield's Healthy Triathlete Off-Season": In this 70 minute audio seminar from triathlete coach Ben Greenfield, you'll learn exactly what you should be doing in this winter to prepare for the 2010 triathlon season. Discover the perfect swim, bike, run and cross-training workouts, as well as the ideal off-season nutrition and dietary supplementation protocol. This lecture is perfect for the beginner triathlete up to the seasoned Ironman. Click here to get unlimited access to Get Fit or Get Fat - Ben Greenfield's Healthy Triathlete Off-Season", the full audio seminar for just four bucks! Don't worry, the link above will open in a new window, so you can still read the shownotes! Final note before we get the shownotes...for the next 6 weeks, the podcasts from Ben Greenfield Fitness will primarily focus on "Listener Q&A's", due to Ben's undertaking of a huge triathlon-focused side project that is going to bring you over 12 free live teleconferences with triathlon pros and coaches over the next 6 weeks! For more information on that project, and to stay in the loop on what's going on with that project simply go to http://www.rockstartriathlete.com. ---------------------------------------- Featured Topic: The first interview in today's featured topic is with Tellman Knudson from RunTellmanRun.com. Tellman is currently running across the entire country in his bare feet, to raise money for youth homelessness. I called Tellman while he was actually running. During our interview, Tellman reveals the following barefoot running tips: -What is the most natural running surface for barefoot running... -What type of injuries are sustained by barefoot runners... -The differences between barefoot running and minimalist running shoes like Vibram Five Fingers... -Tellman's top piece of advice for the listener who wants to start barefoot running... After you listen in, be sure to visit Tellman's barefoot running website, at How To Run Barefoot dot com! This podcast also features an interview with Dr. Rick Cohen, from Bioletics. During our interview, Dr. Cohen discusses the powerful potential of essential fatty acids for use in both health and sports performance. In the interview, I ask Dr. Cohen the following questions: -Why have you added EFA's to one of your recommendations for internal performance factors? -How can I be tested for my essential fatty acids levels? -What do you do if you're deficient in EFA's? -Is there an advantage to fish oil vs. flax seed oil vs. chia seeds or any other number of EFA sources, or all they all the same? If you want to know more about essential fatty acids, you're going to want to listen to this interview. Dr. Cohen really knows his stuff, and presents the concept of fatty acids in an entertaining and unique way! I'm personally just 6 weeks into my supplementation with Bioletics, based on the interviews about the six key performance factors in podcasts #53 and #62 (which you can find by clicking here). If you’re ready to get started, just click here to go to the Bioletics website to begin your six key performance factor testingor call Bioletics at 888-371-1033, ask for Dr. Richard Cohen, and tell him that Ben Greenfield sent you. ---------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: Listener Joe asks: "One question that i have not been able to get a straight answer on, is what exaclty do bodybuilder do, exactly how does the diet & workouts change to get that paper thin skin? I would like to, at least one time in my life, experience walking around the earth tan and in high definition. Will you Please help me with this!" Listener Scott asks: "After watching the video you posted on MAP, I'm wondering how sold you were on the product? There was a mention of over 40 tests or clinical trials yet no links to this information are on their website (I couldn't find them). I would think if there was scientific evidence of effectiveness it would be plastered on there. If you do believe in it, would you recommend substituting MAP for whey protein or even your recipes that include Mt Capra protein powder?"... ...he goes on..."I recently injured my right posterior, distal calf just above my ankle. I believe it is a muscle injury since it feels like a "Charlie horse" type of discomfort or spasm that occurs when I walk or with plantar flexion. I

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode 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 raw almonds taste better. 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 and subscribe to have your computer automatically download episodes as they are released. To help make our show even better, take just 5 minutes to complete the quick survey below: ----------------------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: An interview with Dr. Richard Cohen, a physican and avid athlete who brings almost two decades of experience in preventive medicine and performance to our podcast. He has been training and counseling members of the American medical community on nutritional issues for the past 15 years and is now recognized as one of the leading authorities in the biological analysis of athletic performance factors. Dr. Cohen brings to light the key factors that have been identified as the major variables that effect your body ability to perform. Chances are, you spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on gear and countless hours training every week, but probably don't know the answers to the following questions: -Are your levels of Vitamin D optimal? -Are your iron stores adequate? -Are your mineral levels balanced? -Is your hormonal recovery system strong? -Do you know your essential amino acid status? -Do the food you eat provide your body with the fuel it really needs? -Are you a "fast oxidizer" or "slow oxidizer"? After listening to the interview with Dr. Cohen, you'll know exactly what to do and exactly how to get tested from the comfort of your own home. I am currently in the process of being tested for all these variables myself, and can actually walk you through the entire process. Just e-mail [email protected]. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: Listener David asks: "Ben, I appreciate your training and health insights. I have followed your comments online and on the EverymanTri newsletter and I've just subscribed to your podcast. I have a question about trouble I experience with my swim workouts. Virtually every workout is interrupted or shortened by the need for a bowel movement. I swim first thing in the morning - before breakfast- yet always exit the pool feeling bloated. What can I do? I suspect this is a result of gulping too much air but you recently referenced adjusting your diet. I've got a race in six weeks. How can eliminate this discomfort and interruption?" Listener Chuck asks: "Hey Ben, Hope everything is going well. Just had a quick question that I thought about today. I have a race this Saturday, its a run-swim-run, 5k, 1k, 5k respectively. In the sense of preparing for the race, I was going to do as I usually do--focus my higher carbohydrate meals to be Thursday dinner and Friday lunch for the Saturday race. But the race itself hopefully won't take me more than around 1:05 (I hope), which is just as long as most of my workouts. The difference obviously is that I won't be holding anything back during the race. This being said, why does it/ does it all, matter if I eat increased healthy carbohydrate diet before the race as opposed to eating like that before every day that I train if I plan on going hard? I hope that makes sense. I appreciate any insight you can offer. Again, the shirt is awesome--I plan to wear it pre and post race this weekend. Speaking of gear, I currently don't have an actual tri jersey (or sponsor for that matter). Does your training company have a team and jerseys for your racers? It would be cool if I could represent it on the East coast. Thanks again Ben, I look forward to hearing from you." Listener Scott asks: "Ben, I'd like your opinion on how to incorporate intervals into my run. I'm not much for sprinting, but I've read enough articles and research to know how effective intervals are for fat loss. I'm sure that altering my pace, having higher effort/medium effort laps, would be a systematic way to decrease my 1/4 mile/mile times, which is my goal. I average 2-3 runs per week and like to go for 40-50 minutes. I have access to a high school track so I can accurately measure my laps. What suggestions do you have?" Listener Mindy asks: "I have a friend who wants to start Shape21, however, she is nursing a 5 month old baby. What do you recommend for her as far as calories needed and supplements taken?"

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to "pacificfit" or scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... In this November 2, 2011 free audio episode: Bitetech mouthpiece, is sprinting easier on the knees than jogging, is working out before dinner considered a fasting workout, how to recover quickly from a stress fracture, when to take fish oil, the effect of alcohol on fitness, do fat loss supplements work, why does asparagus make your pee smell, can aromatherapy help you sleep better? and an aromatase inhibitor recall by the FDA Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected] And 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 leave feedback. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: -May 27-June 3: All-Inclusive Kona 2012 Triathlon Camp! Ben Greenfield will be there for a week of swimming, biking and running on the famous Ironman Hawaii course, along with IM Talk host John Newsom and Ironman World Champion Scott Molina. This Epic Camp culminates with the Ironman 70.3 Hawaii race! Space is limited, so act soon - click here to get full info or to register now for the Kona camp. -Vote for the BenGreenfieldFitness podcast for the Podcast Awards at http://www.podcastawards.com -The BenGreenfieldFitness gear and clothing store is now LIVE! Click here to get triathlon uniforms, tech pants and coat, hats and more - all emblazoned with Ben Greenfield's "Fire & Water" tattoo! -Click here to donate $1 to keep this podcast going! -BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle is now just $1 for a 14 Day Sneak Peek! Click here to join now. This show is now on Stitcher! Listen to us on your iPhone, Android Phone, BlackBerry and WebOS phones, and get entered to win $100. Just use promo code FITNESS when you download and register your FREE Stitcher app at http://www.stitcher.com/fitness - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: Can You Get A Better Workout By Chomping Down On A Leather Strap Like An Ancient Viking Warrior? --------------------------------------------------------------- In the Podcast Episode #70 on how a mouthpiece could help you exercise better, I learned about interesting fitness tool which was summarized in the Journal of the American Dental Association. I was a bit skeptical about at first. It is actually a “mouthpiece”. You clamp down on it when you’re exercising, such as running, lifting, or riding a bike, and it makes exercising easier. A study conducted by Dr. Dena Garner, Head of the Department of Heath, Exercise and Sports Science at The Citadel, (who I interview in this podcast, along with a representative from BiteTech Technology) showed that participants wearing a mouthpiece during exercise experienced improvements in their ability to breathe, specifically taking in 29% more oxygen, while expelling 21% more carbon dioxide than the subjects not wearing the mouthpiece. It also appeared that the ArmourTech BiteTech mouthpiece could help to lower lactic acid and cortisol levels. You can get the ArmourTech BiteTech mouthpiece by clicking here and using FREE shipping code "FITNESS". ------------------------------------------------ Listener Q&A: Suzanne asks: I'm morbidly obese, but pretty strong. I'm getting back in shape and listening to your podcasts during my early morning walks. Recently during my walk, I challenged myself to run with all my strength between two telephone poles. I was huffing like hell, but I was really proud of myself. I did two more such sprints during that workout. I'm up to 5, two-pole-length sprints plus 10x10 squat sets during my walk now. Do you think I'm totally killing my knees for the future? I'm in a kind of catch 22. I need to lose weight to run and I need to run to lose weight. Adam asks: I currently do intense weight sessions of about 20min in the morning before breakfast so I am looking to change to an after work workout. If I do my workout before dinner (eg workout at 6pm and dinner is at 7) am I still in a fasted state? Catarina asks: I have a question about risk factors and recovery strategies for stress fractures in the foot. I have been a runner all my life, but in the past two years I have been sidelined by stress fractures in my right foot twice. I had an injury-free marathon season last year, and this most recent stress fracture came on when I returned to a primarily-running regimen after training for a triathlon. Do you have any advice on preventing this type of injur

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... In this April 13, 2011 free audio episode: What is a good pregnancy exercise routine, supplementing with citrulline, should you worry about high cholesterol, is kombucha OK, books that I like, diabetes diet recommendations, liquid food diets, does CoQ10 increase metabolism, can you turn white fat into brown fat, and acid reflux during exercise. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected]. And 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 leave feedback. Scroll down to donate anything over $15 to the show, and Ben will send you a BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt...you can also conveniently donate any amount with your phone by simply clicking here. --------------------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: "What Is A Good Pregnancy Exercise Routine?" Cassandra Forsythe, Ph.D., R.D., received her doctorate in kinesiology from the University of Connecticut, and completed her dietetic internship at UMass Amherst, both in 2009. Originating from northern British Columbia, Canada, she received her M.S. in Human Nutrition and Metabolism and her Bachelors in Nutrition and Food Science from the University of Alberta in Edmonton. She is a Registered Dietitian (RD), certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and is a Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN) through the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN). Cassandra’s research experiences are the effects of low-carbohydrate diets, dietary fat manipulation, and resistance exercise on risk factors for heart disease, diabetes and body composition. She is also passionate about women’s health topics, including the Female Athlete Triad and pregnancy. She works as a nutrition educator and weight loss coach and is the author of two popular books for women: “The New Rules of Lifting for Women”, co-authored with Lou Schuler and Alwyn Cosgrove, and “Women’s Health Perfect Body Diet”. During our chat, Cassandra talks about: -how to exercise and eat during pregnancy -why some medical recommendations about pregnancy could be wrong -how to stay as fit as possible during pregnancy, without risking the health of the baby - sample exercises or workouts that are good during pregnancy -nutritional recommendations for pregnant women -the best way for a woman to get fit quickly after pregnancy -sample exercises or workouts that are good in the first few months after pregnancy ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: -Click here to donate $1 to keep this podcast going! -Ironman Coeur D' Alene triathlon camp registration deadline extended to April 15. Click here for more information, or to register! -Here’s how to win a FREE autographed copy of KC’s new book: “SuperHealth: The Last Diet You’ll Ever Need”. At http://www.facebook.com/BGFitness, send us a video in which you tell us your biggest problem with diets, nutrition, losing weight or staying healthy, and why you think the SuperHealth book could help you! For example: -Do you have trouble sticking to fad diets and want something that’s finally not a fad diet? -Do you lose weight, but then put it back again, and want a complete solution to the yo-yo weight issue? -Do you get sick all the time and want to know how to boost your immune system for life? Whatever your struggle is, we want to know about it, and why you think the book that we discuss in Episode 139 and 140 at http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com will help YOU. Share your video now, and get a FREE autographed copy of the book. Only 12 copies are available, so act fast! Go to BenGreenfieldFitness on Facebook and post your video today. -BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle is now just $1 for a 14 Day Sneak Peek! Click here to join now. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: ====================================== [contact-form 3 "AskBen"] ====================================== chunkybearcub asks via twitter @bengreenfield: what do u think of citruaid citrulline amino acid supplement? Helen asks: Please can I ask about my friend who has had a medical with the following areas of concern; Blood count MCHC 31.8g/dL, Gamma Gtp 167 IU/L and LDL Cholesterol 4.6/total chol 6.7. He is keen to know what these figures mean and what he can do to treat naturally/lifestyle cha

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... In this April 6, 2011 free audio episode: The last diet you'll ever need, part 2, when to use a foam roller, fish oil skin break outs, body fat measurement accuracy, shrinking your stomach, a supplement called Vitargo, are frozen meals healthy?, eating before a morning workout, and rapidly digesting foods. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected]. And 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 leave feedback. Scroll down to donate anything over $15 to the show, and Ben will send you a BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt...you can also conveniently donate any amount with your phone by simply clicking here. --------------------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: "The Last Diet You'll Ever Need - Part 2" To listen to Part 1 of this series, click here. Unlike other self-help and dieting books, The Super Health Diet, by best-selling author KC Craichy, compares popular tactics used by Americans such as weight loss centers and mainstream dieting plans, and tackles the topic of prescriptions, pills and procedures. In The Super Health Diet Craichy provides readers with a wealth of clear, concise information for his Super Health Diet, which is based on his scientifically proven “Four Corners of Superfood Nutrition.” He also covers the dynamic role of proteins in weight loss; anti-aging benefits of eating the Four Corners way; meal frequency, snacks and eating speed; exercise, weight loss and health.It is highly recommended that you listen to a two-part free audio interview below, which Ben Greenfield conducted with KC Craichy. What are the four corners of Superfood Nutrition? You talk about consuming high antioxidant foods in your book. What is your take on recent research suggesting that may not be ideal for some people? What is the role of protein in weight loss? What is your “stealth technique” of preloading with essential amino acids? What is AGE, and why is it in your book? Do you think we should eat several small meals per day? If so, why or why not? You have a chapter on exercise in this book. What does your workout routine look like? In the book, you mention the “SuperHealth 7 Tiger Moves”. What are they? You finish with 7 Golden Keys to Weight Optimization. Can you give a brief overview of each? Click here to get the Super Health Diet book now. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: -Click here to donate $1 to keep this podcast going! -Ironman Coeur D' Alene triathlon camp registration deadline extended to April 15. Click here for more information, or to register! -Here’s how to win a FREE autographed copy of KC’s new book: “SuperHealth: The Last Diet You’ll Ever Need”. At http://www.facebook.com/BGFitness, send us a video in which you tell us your biggest problem with diets, nutrition, losing weight or staying healthy, and why you think the SuperHealth book could help you! For example: -Do you have trouble sticking to fad diets and want something that’s finally not a fad diet? -Do you lose weight, but then put it back again, and want a complete solution to the yo-yo weight issue? -Do you get sick all the time and want to know how to boost your immune system for life? Whatever your struggle is, we want to know about it, and why you think the book that we discuss in Episode 139 and 140 at http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com will help YOU. Share your video now, and get a FREE autographed copy of the book. Only 12 copies are available, so act fast! Go to BenGreenfieldFitness on Facebook and post your video today. -BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle is now just $1 for a 14 Day Sneak Peek! Click here to join now. -Tuesday, April 12 at 6pm PST: Join Ben Greenfield from BenGreenfieldFitness.com and Dr. Rick Cohen from Bioletics to learn everything you *didn't* know about Vitamin D and Fish Oil, in the interactive seminar "The Shocking Truth About Vitamin D & Fish Oil". Click here to RSVP at Vokle and make sure your camera and mic are ready if you want to use them for questions. -Interested in advertising on the BenGreenfieldFitness podcast or blog? Click here to download the advertising information and pricing sheet. -Here's what you get in the new BenGreenfieldFitness iPhone app, which you can get for free by clicking here: -Weekly audio podcast featuring exercise and nutrition Q&A with Ben and a featured interview with a health or fitness expert. -Articles unlike any you’ll read on other sites, featuring the real truth about your health, your body, diet, medicine and more. -Workout and

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... In this March 30, 2011 free audio episode: The last diet you'll ever need, what to do if calves are too big, using power cranks on a bicycle, is flax seed oil bad for you, knee pain from riding a bike indoors vs. outdoors, the bar method of working out. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected]. And 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 leave feedback. Scroll down to donate anything over $15 to the show, and Ben will send you a BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt...you can also conveniently donate any amount with your phone by simply clicking here. --------------------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: "The Last Diet You'll Ever Need - Part 1" Unlike other self-help and dieting books, The Super Health Diet, by best-selling author KC Craichy, compares popular tactics used by Americans such as weight loss centers and mainstream dieting plans, and tackles the topic of prescriptions, pills and procedures. In The Super Health Diet Craichy provides readers with a wealth of clear, concise information for his Super Health Diet, which is based on his scientifically proven “Four Corners of Superfood Nutrition.” He also covers the dynamic role of proteins in weight loss; anti-aging benefits of eating the Four Corners way; meal frequency, snacks and eating speed; exercise, weight loss and health.It is highly recommended that you listen to a two-part free audio interview below, which Ben Greenfield conducted with KC Craichy. How do you recognize a fad diet? Does the type of diet even matter? There are a multitude of pills, prescriptions and procedures out there. What are some of the more serious dangers and complications of the more popular ones? What about spas and clinics for weight loss? Do those actually work? You talk about the thyroid hormones in weight loss. How does hypothyroidism cause someone to gain weight, and what can be done about it? What about sex hormones, such as testosterone? How can loss of that cause weight gain, and what can be done about it? Aside from aesthetic reasons, what are some other reasons people might not know about for losing weight? Click here to get the Super Health Diet book now. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements -Here’s how to win a FREE autographed copy of KC’s new book: “SuperHealth: The Last Diet You’ll Ever Need”. At http://www.facebook.com/BGFitness, send us a video in which you tell us your biggest problem with diets, nutrition, losing weight or staying healthy, and why you think the SuperHealth book could help you! For example: -Do you have trouble sticking to fad diets and want something that’s finally not a fad diet? -Do you lose weight, but then put it back again, and want a complete solution to the yo-yo weight issue? -Do you get sick all the time and want to know how to boost your immune system for life? Whatever your struggle is, we want to know about it, and why you think the book that we discuss in Episode 139 and 140 at http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com will help YOU. Share your video now, and get a FREE autographed copy of the book. Only 12 copies are available, so act fast! Go to BenGreenfieldFitness on Facebook and post your video today. -BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle is now just $1 for a 14 Day Sneak Peek! Click here to join now. -Tuesday, April 12 at 6pm PST: Join Ben Greenfield from BenGreenfieldFitness.com and Dr. Rick Cohen from Bioletics to learn everything you *didn't* know about Vitamin D and Fish Oil, in the interactive seminar "The Shocking Truth About Vitamin D & Fish Oil". Click here to RSVP at Vokle and make sure your camera and mic are ready if you want to use them for questions. -Interested in advertising on the BenGreenfieldFitness podcast or blog? Click here to download the advertising information and pricing sheet. -Here's what you get in the new BenGreenfieldFitness iPhone app, which you can get for free by clicking here: -Weekly audio podcast featuring exercise and nutrition Q&A with Ben and a featured interview with a health or fitness expert. -Articles unlike any you’ll read on other sites, featuring the real truth about your health, your body, diet, medicine and more. -Workout and recipe videos – designed for the complete beginner up to the advanced athlete. -Nutrition supplements, popular diets, workout programs, book and video reviews from Ben Greenfield. -24/7 access to ask your questions to Ben, suggest custom content for the articles and videos, or request guest experts. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your ph

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... In this March 23, 2011 free audio episode: The Central Governor with Dr. Tim Noakes, is non-alcoholic beer healthy, receding gum lines, serum vs. free testosterone, isometric ab exercises, how to raise natural hormone levels in women, and indoor cycling workouts. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected]. And 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 leave feedback. Scroll down to donate anything over $15 to the show, and Ben will send you a BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt...you can also conveniently donate any amount with your phone by simply clicking here. --------------------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: "Tim Noakes Tells You How You Can Use The "Central Governor" To Tap Into Your Muscle's Hidden Potential." In this interview with Dr. Tim Noakes, who has written multiple books on physiology, including "Lore of Running", which you can view more about by clicking here, Ben talks to Noakes about the central governor theory and asks: Can you describe the central governor model? What are examples of this model in sports today? In consideration of this model, how can athletes advantageously modify their training and racing protocols? What type of research are you doing now on this subject? This is a can't miss interview for anyone who wants to learn how to exercise harder, longer and faster using the principles of the central governor theory. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements -BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle is now just $1 for a 14 Day Sneak Peek! Click here to join now. -Tuesday, April 12 at 6pm PST: Join Ben Greenfield from BenGreenfieldFitness.com and Dr. Rick Cohen from Bioletics to learn everything you *didn't* know about Vitamin D and Fish Oil, in the interactive seminar "The Shocking Truth About Vitamin D & Fish Oil". Click here to RSVP at Vokle and make sure your camera and mic are ready if you want to use them for questions. -The new BenGreenfieldFitness Android phone app is here and it's free. Click here to grab it now! (or click here for the iPhone version). -You can now shop at the BenGreenfieldFitness Facebook page! Click here to visit now. If you post a comment and link about this on your page, then let me know by leaving a comment on the BenGreenfieldFitness Facebook page, I will send you a $20 coupon for anything there! -Interested in advertising on the BenGreenfieldFitness podcast or blog? Click here to download the advertising information and pricing sheet. -Here's what you get in the new BenGreenfieldFitness iPhone app, which you can get for free by clicking here: -Weekly audio podcast featuring exercise and nutrition Q&A with Ben and a featured interview with a health or fitness expert. -Articles unlike any you’ll read on other sites, featuring the real truth about your health, your body, diet, medicine and more. -Workout and recipe videos – designed for the complete beginner up to the advanced athlete. -Nutrition supplements, popular diets, workout programs, book and video reviews from Ben Greenfield. -24/7 access to ask your questions to Ben, suggest custom content for the articles and videos, or request guest experts. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: ====================================== [contact-form 3 "AskBen"] ====================================== Jeff has a call-in question about non alcoholic beer. Cara asks: I read the book Digestive Wellness and the author states that receding gum lines in the mouth are due to bone loss. I eat paleo (no dairy) but I do eat plenty of vegetables and strength train. Is that enough to prevent bone loss? My gums are receding and seem to be getting worse. I had been taking AdvaCal Ultra 1000 as a supplement. Should I not supplement with any calcium or do something different? Gerry asks: I know you've talked about serum testosterone in the blood. Is there a direct relationship between serum levels and free testosterone levels? If so, how strong in the correlation? My serum testosterone levels are at 84 Julie asks: Hey Ben. I had some back surgery on L4/L5 and L5/S1 a few months ago. My doctor cleared me to start exercising but recommended avoiding all exercises that involve a crunching or pike motion. Can you outline effective and safe abdominal and lower back exercises that are isomet

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... In this March 16, 2011 free audio episode: An interview with Dr. Two Fingers, how soon to exercise after vasectomy, fish smelling body odor, maintaining run fitness with limited time, is high blood creatine bad, adrenal fatigue sodium intake, pain in a screwed ankle, runner's knee, effects of fat deprivation and does drinking milk lower testosterone? Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected]. And 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 leave feedback. Scroll down to donate anything over $15 to the show, and Ben will send you a BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt...you can also conveniently donate any amount with your phone by simply clicking here. --------------------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: "Dr. Two Fingers" Reveals His Teeth-Gritting, Body-Healing Secrets." In this podcast, I interview Dr. Craig Buhler, who invented the Advanced Muscle Integration Technique (AMIT). In our talk, Dr. Buhler, also know as "Dr. Two Fingers" in Tim Ferriss's book "4-Hour Body", explains how he can make injuries and issues that have nagged the body for as long as decades, completely disappear with special techniques - and also how his technique can keep acute injuries from becoming long term problems. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements -The new BenGreenfieldFitness Android phone app is here and it's free. Click here to grab it now! (or click here for the iPhone version). -You can now shop at the BenGreenfieldFitness Facebook page! Click here to visit now. If you post a comment and link about this on your page, then let me know by leaving a comment on the BenGreenfieldFitness Facebook page, I will send you a $20 coupon for anything there! -Interested in advertising on the BenGreenfieldFitness podcast or blog? Click here to download the advertising information and pricing sheet. -Here's what you get in the new BenGreenfieldFitness iPhone app, which you can get for free by clicking here: -Weekly audio podcast featuring exercise and nutrition Q&A with Ben and a featured interview with a health or fitness expert. -Articles unlike any you’ll read on other sites, featuring the real truth about your health, your body, diet, medicine and more. -Workout and recipe videos – designed for the complete beginner up to the advanced athlete. -Nutrition supplements, popular diets, workout programs, book and video reviews from Ben Greenfield. -24/7 access to ask your questions to Ben, suggest custom content for the articles and videos, or request guest experts. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: ====================================== [contact-form 3 "AskBen"] ====================================== Richard asks: I am thinking of having a vasectomy and wondered if you had any information concerning recovery. I have entered a number of triathlons/duathlons this summer and I am concerned about how long the operation may put me off my bike? Jennifer asks: When my husband sweats a lot after or during working out, he starts to smell fishy. It does not happen all of the time but does happen often. He says that the fish smell happens when he takes certain supplements, such as Omega 3s or fish oil. Therefore, he does not take any such supplements. He also thinks there may be something in his post workout EAS Myoplex protein shake that could contribute to the smell. However, I have noticed that the smell still happens when he does not have the shake or any fish oil supplements and wonder if you know why and could offer any solutions. Michael asks: Quick question for you on ultra-running. I am currently in Afghanistan, trying to keep up my running in preperation for Leadville 100 and Wasatch 100 this year. With very limited time/area to run, what do you suggest for a running regime that will maintain fitness for these ultra's when I get back 3 weeks before Leadville? I do have access to treadmills, ellipticals and any kind of weight lifting equipment/machines. Currently I'm logging a 10 mile run each morning along with doing upper body weight training and lower body weight training 6 days a week (3 upper/3 lower). Also, there is a ton of dust over here, what is a good way to protect against inhaling all the dust, especially when I am forced to run while being passed by convoy's every morning? Gerry de Ocampo asks: Hi Ben, I just recently turned 45 (male) and h

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... Arthur De Vany, pictured above, is 73 years old and the featured guest in this audio interview. In this March 9, 2011 free audio episode: The New Evolution Diet with Art De Vany, calf swelling from running, difference between branched chain amino acids and protein powder, transfer factors, prolotherapy for back pain, how to run better without running longer, how long to recover from a marathon, xanthan gum and guar gum, alternatives to barbell squats, exercises for becoming a better swimmer. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected]. And 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 leave feedback. Scroll down to donate anything over $15 to the show, and Ben will send you a BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt...you can also conveniently donate any amount with your phone by simply clicking here. --------------------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: "The New Evolution Diet" With Arthur De Vany In this week's interview, I speak with Arthur De Vany (pictured right) author of The New Evolution Diet: What Our Paleolithic Ancestors Can Teach Us about Weight Loss, Fitness, and Aging. During the interview, Dr. De Vany, also known as the Father of the Paleo Diet, discusses how he keeps his 73 year old body going strong with random workouts and evolutionary diet approaches, and the science behind his program and his book. Click here to check out Arthur De Vany's book "The New Evolution Diet". ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements -The new BenGreenfieldFitness Android phone app is here and it's free. Click here to grab it now! (or click here for the iPhone version). -You can now shop at the BenGreenfieldFitness Facebook page! Click here to visit now. If you post a comment and link about this on your page, then let me know by leaving a comment on the BenGreenfieldFitness Facebook page, I will send you a $20 coupon for anything there! -Interested in advertising on the BenGreenfieldFitness podcast or blog? Click here to download the advertising information and pricing sheet. -Here's what you get in the new BenGreenfieldFitness iPhone app, which you can get for free by clicking here: -Weekly audio podcast featuring exercise and nutrition Q&A with Ben and a featured interview with a health or fitness expert. -Articles unlike any you’ll read on other sites, featuring the real truth about your health, your body, diet, medicine and more. -Workout and recipe videos – designed for the complete beginner up to the advanced athlete. -Nutrition supplements, popular diets, workout programs, book and video reviews from Ben Greenfield. -24/7 access to ask your questions to Ben, suggest custom content for the articles and videos, or request guest experts. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: ====================================== [contact-form 3 "AskBen"] ====================================== Kim asks: I have been running for about 3 years approx. 20 miles a week. Over the last 9 months I increased my mileage to about 30 miles a week to train for a 1/2 marathon. When I increased my mileage I began to have swelling in my calves. Really both legs are swollen in a water retention sort of way but the calves are the worst. The swelling does go down but not completely away. After the 1/2 marathon I took a couple months off of running completely and just started running again 3 weeks ago. The swelling/water retention went away when I wasn't running but now is back again. It is worse after sprints. Any thoughts? Kyle Kranz asks: What is the difference between taking a supplement that contains all the essential amino acids (hemp protein in my vegan case) and taking a BCAA supplement? BCAAs are included in the hemp or any other supplements with all of the amino acids, so would a person be better off just taking a full A.A. supplement instead of only BCAAs? In my response to Kyle, I mention Master Amino Pattern, or MAP. pepepacoluis @bengreenfield. Hi Ben. What do you think about the 4life transfer factor products? Mike asks: Ben, I just recently re-listened to podcast 105 in which you interviewed David Minkoff. I have been dealing with a low back issue for over a year now and have tried every conceivable avenue to resolve. Much of the pain started at a time shortly after which I had lowered my stem to get more aerodynamic. I now wonder if I may have strained some lig

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... In this March 2, 2011 free audio episode: An interview with health and endurance expert Phil Maffetone, boiling fat off meat, running barefoot, tapering for a race. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected]. And 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 leave feedback. Scroll down to donate anything over $15 to the show, and Ben will send you a BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt...you can also conveniently donate any amount with your phone by simply clicking here. --------------------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: Interview with Health and Endurance Expert Phil Maffetone Click here to check out all of Dr. Phil Maffetone's books! In this week's interview, I speak with Dr. Phil Maffetone, an endurance expert and someone who developed many of the protocols used today in aerobic training, including the Maffetone Method. Dr. Phil Maffetone is described as "one of the most sought-after endurance coaches in the world." He entered the endurance sports scene in the late 70’s. In addition to working with some of the world’s top endurance athletes, Dr. Maffetone has written dozens of books and articles on health, fitness and nutrition, including Complimentary Sports Medicine, Training for Endurance, The Maffetone Method, and In Fitness and In Health. During our discussion, Phil answers the following questions: Why do you say that to speed up you must slow down? What is the 180-Formula? What is the MAF Test? In “Training For Endurance”, you describe several stages of Overtraining Syndrome. What are they? Why do you say that athletes can be fit, but unhealthy? Click here to check out all of Dr. Phil Maffetone's books on Amazon! ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements -The new BenGreenfieldFitness Android phone app is here and it's free. Click here to grab it now! (or click here for the iPhone version). -Did you see the "What Confuses You About Breakfast" post? Stay tuned for the answers, coming this Monday... -You can now shop at the BenGreenfieldFitness Facebook page! Click here to visit now. If you post a comment and link about this on your page, then let me know by leaving a comment on the BenGreenfieldFitness Facebook page, I will send you a $20 coupon for anything there! -Interested in advertising on the BenGreenfieldFitness podcast or blog? Click here to download the advertising information and pricing sheet. -Here's what you get in the new BenGreenfieldFitness iPhone app, which you can get for free by clicking here: -Weekly audio podcast featuring exercise and nutrition Q&A with Ben and a featured interview with a health or fitness expert. -Articles unlike any you’ll read on other sites, featuring the real truth about your health, your body, diet, medicine and more. -Workout and recipe videos – designed for the complete beginner up to the advanced athlete. -Nutrition supplements, popular diets, workout programs, book and video reviews from Ben Greenfield. -24/7 access to ask your questions to Ben, suggest custom content for the articles and videos, or request guest experts. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: ====================================== [contact-form 3 "AskBen"] ====================================== Armi has a call in question about boiling fat off meat. Chuck has a call in question about tapering for a race. Jeff has a call in question about doing interval training in bare feet. Here is a link to the A/B/C running drills I mention in my response to Jeff. Casey has call in feedback about Shape21, and Lisa calls in to give an update on her Triathlon Dominatorrace. -------------------------------------------- Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected] And 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 leave feedback. Brand new - get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code): Scroll down to donate anything over $15 to the show, and Ben will send you a BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt...you can also conveni

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... Does Active Release Technique, aka, "ART" actually work? In this February 23, 2011 free audio episode: Active Release Technique, nitroglycerin for injuries, low volume weight training, does it matter if you burn fat or carbohydrate during workout?, Reynaud's syndrome, epsom salts, weight training soreness, asthma remedies, is sugar-free gum healthy?, lap band surgery Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected]. And 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 leave feedback. Scroll down to donate anything over $15 to the show, and Ben will send you a BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt...you can also conveniently donate any amount with your phone by simply clicking here. --------------------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: How "Active Release Technique" Can Help Your Body Feel Better. In this week's interview, I speak with Dr. Kevin Christie, who is a chiropractic physician and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) who specializes in sports medicine and fitness. Dr. Christie is also certified in Active Release Technique (ART) and Graston Technique, which are the leading soft-tissue diagnostic and treatment protocols that deal with over-use strain that plagues today’s society. During our discussion, Kevin answers the following questions: What is ART? What type of conditions is it useful for? How quickly can someone experience success with ART? Are there things ART shouldn’t be used for? Can you walk us through a typical ART treatment? Can anybody do ART, or should people be looking for someone with a certification? Kevin's website is at http://www.healthfitchiro.com ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements -Did you see the "What Confuses You About Breakfast" post? Stay tuned for the answers, coming this Monday... -You can now shop at the BenGreenfieldFitness Facebook page! Click here to visit now. If you post a comment and link about this on your page, then let me know by leaving a comment on the BenGreenfieldFitness Facebook page, I will send you a $20 coupon for anything there! -Interested in advertising on the BenGreenfieldFitness podcast or blog? Click here to download the advertising information and pricing sheet. -Here's what you get in the new BenGreenfieldFitness iPhone app, which you can get for free by clicking here: -Weekly audio podcast featuring exercise and nutrition Q&A with Ben and a featured interview with a health or fitness expert. -Articles unlike any you’ll read on other sites, featuring the real truth about your health, your body, diet, medicine and more. -Workout and recipe videos – designed for the complete beginner up to the advanced athlete. -Nutrition supplements, popular diets, workout programs, book and video reviews from Ben Greenfield. -24/7 access to ask your questions to Ben, suggest custom content for the articles and videos, or request guest experts. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: ====================================== [contact-form 3 "AskBen"] ====================================== Becky H asks: Ever heard of using a nitroglycerin patch for healing injuries? I have a friend with a nagging achilles injury that just got back from a sports therapy clinic. They are using nitro patches on the inflammed site, then will be doing concentric stretches/strengthening of the area, all to hopefully get more blood into the site to promote healing. Have you heard of this? What would be potential side effects? Do you think it would be effective for just this type of injury, or might it potentially be useful for other injury site (namely ITBS on the knee). Mike Schrankel asks: What do you think of Low Volume/High Intensity weight training? One apparently reputable website (http://www.exrx.net/WeightTraining/LowVolumeTraining.html) goes to great lengths explaining that performing extra sets beyond one light warm-up and one heavy set of 8-12 reps yields only 0-5% more muscle growth. But most pros, including yourself recommend 3-5 sets. I've checked out your "Get Fit in 30 minutes or Less" (12/5/10) post, in which you recommend 5 sets. I like the short time commitment, but I'd like to do a wider variety of exercises with less sets if I can get decent results (i.e., more lean muscle, not "big and brawny") Lorna asks: why does it matter whether I burn fat or glycogen during my workout? I thought tha

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... In this February 16, 2011 free audio episode: How fast do you lose muscle memory?, supplements for anxiety, what are effects of long term endurance training, more on multivitamins, how much urination is normal?, does hot or cold exposure burn more calories, what type of water filter is best, how you get skinny-fat, phi science water, trigger point dry needling, what is NADH for sleep?, is flax oil bad for you?, pain on the top of the foot, and how many carbohydrates to eat after weight training. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected]. And 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 leave feedback. Scroll down to donate anything over $15 to the show, and Ben will send you a BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt...you can also conveniently donate any amount with your phone by simply clicking here. --------------------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: The Ultimate System To Learn How To Swim Faster, Even If You're Just Getting Started. In this interview with Paul Newsome from Swim Smooth, you'll going to learn everything you need to know about how to identify your body type and swimming type, and then learn how to swim faster based on the type of swimmer you are. For more information on Swim Smooth's Swim Typing, or to get the .pdf manuals and videos that teach you more, just click here or click below: Also, here's a picture of the "improper" catch that Paul discussed in the podcast: ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements -Did you see the make your own "love making" supplements post? If you click here, then you can go to Jeff Anderson's website, where his Valentine's Day special and "Bedroom Blaster" formula is available until February 18! -You can now shop at the BenGreenfieldFitness Facebook page! Click here to visit now. If you post a comment and link about this on your page, then let me know by leaving a comment on the BenGreenfieldFitness Facebook page, I will send you a $20 coupon for anything there! -Interested in advertising on the podcast or blog? Click here to download the advertising information and pricing sheet. -Here's what you get in the new BenGreenfieldFitness iPhone app, which you can get for free by clicking here: -Weekly audio podcast featuring exercise and nutrition Q&A with Ben and a featured interview with a health or fitness expert. -Articles unlike any you’ll read on other sites, featuring the real truth about your health, your body, diet, medicine and more. -Workout and recipe videos – designed for the complete beginner up to the advanced athlete. -Nutrition supplements, popular diets, workout programs, book and video reviews from Ben Greenfield. -24/7 access to ask your questions to Ben, suggest custom content for the articles and videos, or request guest experts. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: ====================================== [contact-form 3 "AskBen"] ====================================== Andy asks: I trained 20 weeks for an Ironman and completed it last Aug, since then I have not been on my bike or swum at all, and have just started to pick up the running. As a 49 year old male, how much of the muscle mass and memory would I have lost? Jacob asks: I take prescription to help control anxiety/depression, any thoughts on supplements to assist these, and have you herd any science that would indicate that lots of workout volume would either help or hinder anxiety? Mike asks: Ben, now that the ' big four' are all approaching or past 50. Have there been any studies conducted on the long term health effects of ultra endurance training? Perhaps it will take a few more generations to determine the benefits or negative affect. My question pertains to the elites more so than we AG's. Jim asks: I'm looking for a good one a day vitamin to take. Knowing that I am an endurance athlete, what would you recommend? I am open to taking a liquid vitamin if better. Also, can you recommend a great vitamin for my kids (4 and 2)? In my response to Jim, I recommend the kid's multivitamin Kid's Calm (pictured right) Alex asks: I drink lots of water throughout the day to keep hydrated, although I work at an office. I also urinate a lot as a consequence. I heard this is not ideal but I'm not sure what to do. The water I drink comes straight form the water filter or cooler at the office and I use a BPA-free metal bottl

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... One of the questions answered in this episode is whether "Deer Antler Spray" is actually healthy or effective. In this February 9, 2011 free audio episode: Aphrodisiac foods, is textured vegetable protein healthy?, how long does it take to recover from energy drink addiction?, are tiny red bumps on the skin dangerous?, can you have food allergies and not know it?, how much magnesium should you take?, what's the minimum you can eat and drink while running?, is ASEA water good?, a supplement called e21, getting fitter for basketball, toe pain while running, is all fish oil equal?, is P90X a good workout?, raw protein powder, deer antler spray, cutting back on alcohol, infrared treatment for weight loss, NO Explode and Jak3D supplements, kids running long distances, homemade sports recovery drinks and fitness for fibromyalgia. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected]. And 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 leave feedback. Scroll down to donate anything over $15 to the show, and Ben will send you a BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt...you can also conveniently donate any amount with your phone by simply clicking here. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements -My friend Chef Todd has a brand new "Aphrodisiac Foods" website, just in time for Valentine's Day...click here to check it out, and also click here to download his free e-book "Chocolate At Every Meal Cookbook". -Here's what you get in the new BenGreenfieldFitness iPhone app, which you can get for free by clicking here: -Weekly audio podcast featuring exercise and nutrition Q&A with Ben and a featured interview with a health or fitness expert. -Articles unlike any you’ll read on other sites, featuring the real truth about your health, your body, diet, medicine and more. -Workout and recipe videos – designed for the complete beginner up to the advanced athlete. -Nutrition supplements, popular diets, workout programs, book and video reviews from Ben Greenfield. -24/7 access to ask your questions to Ben, suggest custom content for the articles and videos, or request guest experts. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: ====================================== [contact-form 3 "AskBen"] ====================================== Listener Jim asks a call in question about P90X (Ben recommends Shape21, pictured right, as a healthy alternative to P90X) Dan asks: What are your thoughts on TVP (textured vegetable protein) also called textured soy protein (TSP)? My wife is a vegetarian and incorporates it into meals very easily. I understand it is highly processed which is usually bad. The nutrition facts look really good for fiber and protein. If I am trying to keep or gain muscle mass is this helpful or hurtful for me to consume? Paul asks: I know you have answered questions regarding energy drinks before. My question is how long does it take to reverse the negative effects caused by them. I have had a two a day Monster/Redbull habit for about five years. My biggest worry is the effects on the adrenal system. Does stopping consumption have an instant effect, or something that will occur over time. Heather asks: I've had tiny red bumps on the back of my arms for most of my life. They don't itch. I've heard it may be an omega 3 deficiency, but that hasn't helped....What can you do about tiny red bumps on the back of your arms? Mike asks: Ben, if one had food allergies or sensitivities to certain foods would it necessarily be obvious, or could one suffer minor effects unknowingly? For instance, I've drunk milk all of my life without ever noticing any direct negative effects. Is this enough to eliminate concerns or might there be more subtle or indirect issues? In my answer to Mike, I recommend the GI Panel. Paul asks: You have spoken a lot about taking magnesium prior to bed. How many mg of do you recommend? In my response to Paul, I recommend Natural Calm. Amy asks: I have been training for my first half marathon while trying to lose some weight to get faster. I am 5' 3" and 155, with only a 12 minute pace. I know my weight is my biggest speed disadvantage. What I don't understand is why I still seem to bonk on my long runs that go over 1 3/4 - 2 hours since I have all this "onboard" fuel to burn. How many calories do I have to eat during my run to keep the fat burning, or should I just keep trying to push throu

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... In this February 2, 2011 free audio episode: 10 ways to get more out of indoor cycling, can sugar in probiotics make you fat, can caffeine help you store carbohydrates, is a paleo diet low-carb, what are natural flavors, how to stop getting sick, can protein decrease soreness, is Costco healthy, what do world triathlon champions eat, low testosterone and weight gain, is grapeseed oil healthy, is organic yogurt healthy, Advocare nighttime recovery products, lactose intolerance, and how to figure out what to eat. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected]. And 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 leave feedback. Scroll down to donate anything over $15 to the show, and Ben will send you a BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt...you can also conveniently donate any amount with your phone by simply clicking here. ----------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: 10 Ways To Get More Out Of Your Indoor Cycling In this featured topic I talk with world-renowned spinning instructor Jennifer Sage, author of the instantly downloadable e-book "Keep It Real" and teacher at the "Indoor Cycling Instructor". Topic we talk about in this interview and that Jennifer talks about in her book include: 1. The mechanics of pedaling on a spin bike with a weighted flywheel and the huge implications it has on training techniques, cadence and pedal stroke... 2. Which techniques are applicable to fitness, fat loss, and outdoor riding and which techniques you should sit out, no matter what your spin instructor says... 3. How to select your gear or hill (resistance) and your cadence to best simulate what you do outside, adhering to the rules of "specificity of training"... 4. 13 popular movements that all cyclists (and non-cyclists alike) must avoid in indoor cycling classes, and why... 5. How to increase your climbing skills and strength indoors... 6. How to improve your endurance and maximize fat burning and aerobic base... 7. How to change your program throughout the year (periodize) using indoor cycling classes... 8. A comparison of heart rate training zone methodologies and how to choose which one works best for your specific goals... 9. 13 drills for indoor cycling classes to optimize your technique... 10. 9 high intensity interval profiles to maximize your performance... ...and many more tips on how to make the most of indoor cycling classes! No more drudgery of riding your trainer alone, no more inappropriate techniques that detract from your riding skills. Here's to greater fitness and higher performance, both inside and outside! Anybody that is taking an indoor cycling class or spin class, as well as anybody that is teaching an indoor cycling or spin class must read Jennifer's instantly downloadable e-book, which you can get by clicking here. Jennifer also teaches indoor cycling instructors at the "Indoor Cycling Instructor" website. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements -Now at http://www.pacificfit.net/supplements.php: Mt. Capra Double Bonded Protein, Mt. Capra Solar Synergy, Mt. Capra Capraflex, and Vitamin D/Fish Oil Super Pack, and full food allergy testing panel. -Here's what you get in the new BenGreenfieldFitness iPhone app, which you can get for free by clicking here: -Weekly audio podcast featuring exercise and nutrition Q&A with Ben and a featured interview with a health or fitness expert. -Articles unlike any you’ll read on other sites, featuring the real truth about your health, your body, diet, medicine and more. -Workout and recipe videos – designed for the complete beginner up to the advanced athlete. -Nutrition supplements, popular diets, workout programs, book and video reviews from Ben Greenfield. -24/7 access to ask your questions to Ben, suggest custom content for the articles and videos, or request guest experts. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: ====================================== [contact-form 3 "AskBen"] ====================================== Sarah has a call-in question about kombucha and kim-chi. Is the sugar eating up by the probacteria in these? can it hinder fat loss goals if not? Chuck asks: I recently read an article that stated, "athletes who drink caffeine before exercise have 66% more glycogen in their muscles, giving them greater endurance." I know you've talked about the benefits of taking caffeine on the sh

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Do you have a question for Ben? Scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... In this January 26, 2011 free audio episode: How to manipulate temperature to burn fat, how to choose a healthy breakfast cereal, carb blockers, are juicers OK, what to do if you can't do a squat, a supplement called moomiyo, Monster Lo-Carb energy drink, does looking behind you slow down your running pace, can carbonated water give you a side stitch during exercise, is running twice a day better than once, how to eat healthy on a low-fiber diet, supplements that make you smarter, separated shoulder exercises, calorie rich food for very long runs, and a supplement called AthleticGreens. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected]. And 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 leave feedback. Scroll down to donate anything over $15 to the show, and Ben will send you a BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt...you can also conveniently donate any amount with your phone by simply clicking here. ----------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: Tim Ferriss and Ray Cronise Explain How To Manipulate Your Body's Temperature To Burn More Fat. In my recent book review of Tim Ferriss's 4-Hour Body (read by clicking here) , I mentioned that a chapter in his book is devoted to manipulating your body's temperature to enhance weight loss. In this interview, I talk more about the topic of cold and fat loss with Tim Ferriss, and NASA materials engineer Ray Cronise. If you find this topic interesting, click here to get Tim Ferriss's book, 4-Hour Body. Why weight loss experts are wrong when they say that "calories in=calories out" is the weight loss equation.... What type of self-experiments Tim conducted to see whether changes in body temperature can result in weight loss... Exactly how your biology responds to cold, and what it means for your rapid fat loss... What to eat before cold exposure to make you lose even more fat, faster... Practical ways to get instant cold exposure for weight loss... The future of research and experimentation in cold exposure and fat loss... You can get Tim's book by clicking here, and listen to Part 1 of this temperature series with Chris Bohannon, about body cooling devices, by clicking here. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements -Now at http://www.pacificfit.net/supplements.php: Mt. Capra Double Bonded Protein, Mt. Capra Solar Synergy, Mt. Capra Capraflex, and Vitamin D/Fish Oil Super Pack, and full food allergy testing panel. -Here's what you get in the new BenGreenfieldFitness iPhone app, which you can get for free by clicking here: -Weekly audio podcast featuring exercise and nutrition Q&A with Ben and a featured interview with a health or fitness expert. -Articles unlike any you’ll read on other sites, featuring the real truth about your health, your body, diet, medicine and more. -Workout and recipe videos – designed for the complete beginner up to the advanced athlete. -Nutrition supplements, popular diets, workout programs, book and video reviews from Ben Greenfield. -24/7 access to ask your questions to Ben, suggest custom content for the articles and videos, or request guest experts. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: ====================================== [contact-form 3 "AskBen"] ====================================== Patrick asks via Twitter @bengreenfield : I know you're not the biggest fan of breakfast cereals, but what's your take on Kellog's new offering Fiber Plus AO? Joe asks: 1) What are your thoughts about taking a carb blocker?; 2) You recommend getting a juicer - I heard that juicers weren't really that good for you. Chelsea asks: I'm a runner, and I want to do squats to build strength and prevent injury. The problem is that my flexibility is so bad that I can't get into a full squat. Even without weight, if I try to squat all the way down I either have to go up on my toes or use something for balance or I'll fall over. I know I need to work on flexibility in general, but do you have any tips for working on getting from wussy 1/2 way squats to being able to do a full squat? Even if it isn't necessary to get the full benefit of the squatting exercise, being able to do a full squat looks more impressive. Kyle asks: Have you ever heard of the moomiyo supplement? If so, or after some research, what are your opinions on it for use by an endurance athlete? Amy asks: Hi Ben, I have a question for you about the Monster

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Do you have a question for Ben? Scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... Do body cooling devices like this actually work to make you exercise longer or harder? In this January 19, 2011 free audio episode: Do body cooling devices really work, how to get your body to burn more fat, greens-to-go from Costco, is insulin growth factor good or bad?, are chia seeds good for exercise, do you need to worry about big veins, is carbonated water OK, drinking oxygen from a can, high calorie foods that are healthy, how often should you workout, how fast to pedal a bike, and a question about my diet as a kid. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected]. And 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 leave feedback. Scroll down to donate anything over $15 to the show, and Ben will send you a BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt...you can also conveniently donate any amount with your phone by simply clicking here. ----------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: What Is A Body Cooling Device, and Does It Actually Work? Chris Bohannan was instrumental in helping bring in Zoot arm coolers with Xylotol (sweetener used in chewing gum) built-in, which brings a cooling sensation when wetted. He goes into that science and even more in this interview about whether body cooling vests, gloves, compression gear, etc. actually works, and how it may work. You'll learn: The advantages to keep the body more cool than it may be able to achieve on it's own - before, during or after exercise... How body cooling devices and gear work... Who shouldn't use body cooling devices... What type of people use this gear, and in what situations... How much you can expect to spend on things like body cooling gloves or vests.... Whether you can "hack" body cooling by skipping gear and devices and simply doing things like cold water soaks, eating ice, dumping cold water on head, etc., and how it compares to using engineered body cooling gear. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements -Until January 22nd only, you still have a chance to check out Chef Todd's "Giving Away the Farm" post-holiday sale. If you're into cooking and want to learn more about how to do it well, you don't want to miss this opportunity. Click here to check it out. -Now at http://www.pacificfit.net/supplements.php: Mt. Capra Double Bonded Protein, Mt. Capra Solar Synergy, Mt. Capra Capraflex, and Vitamin D/Fish Oil Super Pack, and full food allergy testing panel. -The BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle secret section of the website is now open, and we just had our first live webinar, where Ben gave away 5 top travel tips, and Jessa showed the 5 kitchen ingredients you'd be crazy not to have around! Click here to get access to the first 4 free videos. -Ben Greenfield is speaking in Sacramento on January 22, 2011. Click here for more details! -Here's what you get in the new BenGreenfieldFitness iPhone app, which you can get for free by clicking here: -Weekly audio podcast featuring exercise and nutrition Q&A with Ben and a featured interview with a health or fitness expert. -Articles unlike any you’ll read on other sites, featuring the real truth about your health, your body, diet, medicine and more. -Workout and recipe videos – designed for the complete beginner up to the advanced athlete. -Nutrition supplements, popular diets, workout programs, book and video reviews from Ben Greenfield. -24/7 access to ask your questions to Ben, suggest custom content for the articles and videos, or request guest experts. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: ====================================== [contact-form 3 "AskBen"] ====================================== chunkybearcub asks via Twitter @bengreenfield: if training fasted makes u more efficient at burning fat, won't your body prefer to burn glycogen when u rest as a result? David asks: Could you please give your opinion on Greens to Go available at Costco? How does it compare to the Greens products you usually recommend? Dan asks: Can you discuss IGF-1 on your podcast? Seems a bit confusing. The HGH and fitness community seems to embrace both IGF-1 and HGH. They even have a diet called GOD, gallon of milk per day where athletes may indirectly get huge IGF-1 supplementation. This crowd downplays any health concerns and actually states how wonderful the stuff can be. The other group of people are selling neither milk nor HG stimulants but may be selling sensationalis

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode. Do you have a question for Ben? Scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... This is one of Ben's favorite cookbooks, and was written by today's guest. In this January 12, 2011 free audio episode: a doctor that healed his mom's cancer with nutrition and detox, supplements to take before a fasted workout, body fat scale accuracy, how to fuel a cycling commute, do electrical stimulation devices work, what to do if you get too skinny when you exercise, advice for a vegan who is doing 3 Ironman triathlons in 1 week, to eat or not to eat before a workout, how to be a triathlon coach Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected]. And 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 leave feedback. Scroll down to donate anything over $15 to the show, and Ben will send you a BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt...you can also conveniently donate any amount with your phone by simply clicking here. ----------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: He Healed His Mom's Lung Cancer Using Diet, Nutrition & Detox... Dr. Josh Axe is a wellness physician and radio show host. He is on a mission to change the face of health in Nashville and around the world. He watched as his mother battled breast cancer in the early 90s, undergoing chemotherapy and a mastectomy. When she was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2004, Dr. Josh knew those procedures would never give his mom her health back. They needed a new approach - the approach he had been using to get thousands of people well from all kinds of chronic diseases at his Exodus Health Center. This all-natural approach using diet, nutrition, detoxification, peace building and spinal correction allowed her body to heal from within. Following the advice and guidance of her son, Mrs. Axe is now in complete remission and currently in the best shape of her life. During our interview, I ask Josh: You won't want to miss this interview with Dr. Josh Axe! Click here to get Dr. Josh Axe's book, "The Real Food Diet". ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements -Full food allergy panels now available directly through Ben Greenfield by clicking here. -The BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle secret section of the website is now open! Click here to get access to the first 4 free videos. -Ben Greenfield is speaking in Sacramento on January 22, 2011. Click here for more details! -Here's what you get in the new BenGreenfieldFitness iPhone app, which you can get for free by clicking here: -Weekly audio podcast featuring exercise and nutrition Q&A with Ben and a featured interview with a health or fitness expert. -Articles unlike any you’ll read on other sites, featuring the real truth about your health, your body, diet, medicine and more. -Workout and recipe videos – designed for the complete beginner up to the advanced athlete. -Nutrition supplements, popular diets, workout programs, book and video reviews from Ben Greenfield. -24/7 access to ask your questions to Ben, suggest custom content for the articles and videos, or request guest experts. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: ====================================== [contact-form 3 "AskBen"] ====================================== chunkybearcub asks via twitter: @bengreenfield do u take anything before ur fasted am workout and how do they affect the fast? bcaas, l-carnitine, coffee, beta-alanine. Jason asks: I have been tracking my weight, body fat % and muscle mass on a Taylor Scale and after hitting a low point 29.1% my body fat has started to go up, even though I'm eating at or below my Basal Metabolic Rate. Can body fat % on a scale fluctuate a couple of %? Or do I need to start modifying my diet? Nick asks: To get my cycle miles up for the tri season I want to cycle to work. It is about 35 miles each way and will mean that I need to leave home at about 6 am. I was wondering what nutrition I should be looking to take on board immediately before and during the cycle . Kelcey asks: I have been reading about EMS systems and thought I'd see if you would enlighten me on them. There are several different models and features (of course the more expensive models have more features and it seems like more powerful programs). They can get pretty pricey. Are they beneficial for injuries, recovery and/or warm-ups? Is it hard to place the electrodes? Does it take a lot of time? (I am already too busy). Are the more expensive

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode. Do you have a question for Ben? Scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... In this January 5, 2011 free audio episode: Why saturated fat isn't bad and vegetable oil could kill you, what's the difference between fructose in fruit and high fructose corn syrup?, how to use hemp protein, is it OK to take advil before exercising, advice from an 80 year old guy who raced an Ironman, what is the difference between threshold and VO2 max, do special breathing techniques make you perform better? Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected]. And 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 leave feedback. Scroll down to donate anything over $15 to the show, and Ben will send you a BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt...you can also conveniently donate any amount with your phone by simply clicking here. ----------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: Why Saturated Fat Won't Kill You But Vegetable Oil Will. This is the oil that Udo talks about. Udo Erasmus is an international authority on fats, oils, cholesterol and human health. Udo received his B.Sc. in Honors Zoology from the University of British Columbia and followed with graduate studies in Biochemistry and Genetics. Several years of research culminated in his best-selling book, Fats that Heal Fats that Kill, which you can get at Amazon by clicking here. During our interview, Udo and I talk about the 3-6-9 oil. Here is a link to the one that I currently take. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements -The BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle secret section of the website is now open! Click here to get access to the first 4 free videos. -Ben Greenfield is speaking in Sacramento on January 22, 2011. Click here for more details! -Full transcripts of BenGreenfieldFitness podcast now available! Click here to check them out! -Here's what you get in the new BenGreenfieldFitness iPhone app, which you can get for free by clicking here: -Weekly audio podcast featuring exercise and nutrition Q&A with Ben and a featured interview with a health or fitness expert. -Articles unlike any you’ll read on other sites, featuring the real truth about your health, your body, diet, medicine and more. -Workout and recipe videos – designed for the complete beginner up to the advanced athlete. -Nutrition supplements, popular diets, workout programs, book and video reviews from Ben Greenfield. -24/7 access to ask your questions to Ben, suggest custom content for the articles and videos, or request guest experts. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: ====================================== [contact-form 3 "AskBen"] ====================================== Patrick asks: Is there any validity to the claim that taking in natural sugars (honey, maple syrup, fruit juices) is somehow less damaging to your body that processed (HFCS) or refined (white sugar) sugars? I've heard that it has to do with what your body "recognizes as food," but haven't heard any convincing evidence that your body knows the difference. Mer asks: I was wondering what is a good place to start with hemp proteins. I'm staring down hempseed oil, shelled hemp seeds and hemp protein powder. I've seen Jessa mix up stuff with the oil, but is that good for smoothies too? I can't buy all of them at the moment, so where would you start? Here's the recipe I mentioned to Mer, and here's a link to the LivingProtein. 1 cup cooked quinoa ½ cup shelled hempseed 1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 cup grated carrots 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 1 bunch (1¾ ounces) chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions 2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed between your fingers ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or dried Aleppo pepper ⅔ cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes) 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup ¼ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste Freshly ground black pepper Combine all ingredients; toss and serve. Brock asks: A few weeks ago I had a bit of a head cold. I was taking the product Advil Cold & Sinus to keep my symptoms minimized and noticed that when I went for a run I felt faster, lighter and like I could run forever. I thought it might be the Pseudoephedrine in the medication... so, once I was over the cold, I tried going for my LSD run about 20 minutes after taking one capsule of Advil Cold & Sinus and sure enough I got that energy boost again. My question is, I know Pseudoephedrine i

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode. In this December 29, 2010 free audio episode: How To Run A 10 Billion Dollar Company Division, Have a Family & Still Stay Fit, is it bad to do cardio after weights?, can you teach your body to sweat less, substitutes for common supplements, how to detox your body, how often should you breathe while swimming, should you exercise if you have adrenal fatigue, will a collagen supplement help sprains heal faster, non-surgical remedies for hernias, is it necessary to not to aerobics if you're doing high intensity cardio intervals?, is it OK for blood sugar levels to spike after a workout? Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected]. And 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 leave feedback. Scroll down to donate anything over $15 to the show, and Ben will send you a BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt...you can also conveniently donate any amount with your phone by simply clicking here. ----------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: How To Run A 10 Billion Dollar Company Division, Have a Family & Still Stay Fit In this featured topic, I interview Chip Bergh (pictured right), who operates the Men's division at Proctor & Gamble, while still finding time to be an age group champion and spend time with his family. During the talk with Chip, I ask Chip: ...how do you squeeze workouts in during the day, and still find time for family and business? ...what type of workouts do you do, or do you have a specific training philosophy? ...do you follow any type of nutrition plan or diet, or have you found certain tips and tricks to be helpful in your busy life? ...how do you stay fit when you travel? ...how do you eat healthy when you travel? ...do you have any insider tips and tricks for the listeners? ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements -The BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle secret section of the website is now open! Click here to get access to the first 4 free videos. -FromDecember 15-January 1, the Rock Star Triathlete Academy is letting new members for just one dollar, and including some big bonuses. Click here to check it out. -Full transcripts of BenGreenfieldFitness podcast now available! Click here to check them out! -Here's what you get in the new BenGreenfieldFitness iPhone app, which you can get for free by clicking here: -Weekly audio podcast featuring exercise and nutrition Q&A with Ben and a featured interview with a health or fitness expert. -Articles unlike any you’ll read on other sites, featuring the real truth about your health, your body, diet, medicine and more. -Workout and recipe videos – designed for the complete beginner up to the advanced athlete. -Nutrition supplements, popular diets, workout programs, book and video reviews from Ben Greenfield. -24/7 access to ask your questions to Ben, suggest custom content for the articles and videos, or request guest experts. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: Do you have a question for Ben? Just call 1-877-209-9439 and leave a voicemail, leave a Skype voicemail to username "pacificfit", or e-mail [email protected]. Kelcey asks: I have heard that doing cardio after a weight lifting session will stop certain enzyme activity and curb the "after burn" from a weight lifting session. That is why some people feel it is better to do cardio and weights either on different days, or one in the am and one in the pm. What are your thoughts on this? Neil asks: I have done quite a bit of running in the past including 2 marathons ( I am now aged 42). I would like to do another marathon but I feel I could greatly improve my chances of a PB if I could limit how much I sweat. I feel that I sweat excessively and was wondering if this is a physiologically fixed piece of my make-up or if there is anything I can do in terms of training, diet or supplementation to influence and limit my loss of moisture? Also - I live in the persian gulf state of Qatar and have very limited access to supplements. I listened to your chocolate milk feature on the podcast recently and I would love to hear if you or your listeners/subscribers have any other "cheats" like chocolate milk used in place of conventional supplements? I'm especially interested in post-workout recovery nutrition and/or energy boosters during longer training sessions in excess of 1 hour. onekread23 asks via Twitter: @bengreenfield Do you have any suggestions on a holiday de

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode. In this December 15, 2010 free audio episode: what would happen if you quit eating carbs, how to get rid of that last bit of body fat, hyaluronic acid injections, putting aero bars on a road bike, TFL pain, irritable bowel syndrome in athletes, good sources of research for fitness and nutrition, alpha lipoid acid supplementation, what to do about dry skin from cold weather. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected]. And 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 leave feedback. Scroll down to donate anything over $15 to the show, and Ben will send you a BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt...you can also conveniently donate any amount with your phone by simply clicking here. ----------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: What Would Happen If You Didn't Eat Any Carbohydrates? In this featured topic, I interview Jimmy Moore (pictured right) from the Livin La Vida Low Carb Show! During the interview, Jimmy and I have a very frank discussion about eating a very low carbohydrate diet, and Jimmy answers these questions: -How did you come to adopt a "low carb" lifestyle, and how do you define that lifestyle? -How do you eat on a typical day? -On your show, you have interviewed many well known folks in the health, fitness and nutrition field. Who have been your top 3 most interesting guests, and why? -For weight loss or health, is there anything wrong with a non low-carb lifestyle such as veganism or vegetarianism, if somebody is still eating protein? -How big of a problem is heart disease risk among low-carbers? -Aside from listening to your show, what are the best resources, books or videos you'd recommend to people who want to go low carb? During the interview, Jimmy mentions the book "Good Calories, Bad Calories" by Gary Taubes. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements -The BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle secret section of the website is now open! Click here to get access to the first 4 free videos. -For the next 15 days (December 15-January 1), the Rock Star Triathlete Academy is letting new members for just one dollar, and including some big bonuses. Click here to check it out. -Full transcripts of BenGreenfieldFitness podcast now available! Click here to check them out! -Here's what you get in the new BenGreenfieldFitness iPhone app, which you can get for free by clicking here: -Weekly audio podcast featuring exercise and nutrition Q&A with Ben and a featured interview with a health or fitness expert. -Articles unlike any you’ll read on other sites, featuring the real truth about your health, your body, diet, medicine and more. -Workout and recipe videos – designed for the complete beginner up to the advanced athlete. -Nutrition supplements, popular diets, workout programs, book and video reviews from Ben Greenfield. -24/7 access to ask your questions to Ben, suggest custom content for the articles and videos, or request guest experts. -Ben Greenfield's Austin Triathlon Training Camp: January 31-February 7, 2011 at the Endurance Ranch in Austin, Texas! Click here for more details or to register now. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: Now offering free 1 month membership to Ben's Body Transformation Club to the best questions! Justin asks: My question is about losing body fat. I carry my excess in my thighs and in my low abdomen, I'm about 12% body fat and it's all in those areas. How can I get rid of the last bit? I'm a triathlete who finished my first half ironman this past summer, and now in the off season I'm focusing on weights, would starved cardio work every morning if it was say 30 minutes at moderate intensity? I'm not looking to gain cycling fitness doing this. bigpaully1 asks via Twitter: @bengreenfield how do you feel about hyaluronic acid being injected into a knee to reduce pain in that joint. Jake asks: does it make sense to add clip on aero bars to a standard road bike? It seems to me that the geometry of the road bike does not lend itself well to being in the aero position, and that riding in the regular drop bars is more efficient. Would love to hear your thoughts. Mike asks: In your experience with your athletes, has anyone ever complained of TFL pain/syndrome? I've had a few massages, ice, NSAIDSs, A.R.T., Graston, stretching, strengthening, refrained from all running, dry needling, hydrotherapy jets, and witchcraft. And after 7-8 weeks, the pain is n

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this episode Vote in the Podcast Awards for this podcast! In this December 9, 2010 free audio episode: what others won't tell you about metabolic typing, using sodastream to make your own carbonated water, best way to gain muscle weight fast, how long can you eat whatever you want after exercise, gluten free bread, do nutrition supplements expire, a supplement called Serrapeptase, how much carbs, protein and fat should you eat, shin splints, alternatives to dairy and soy milk, body fat measurement accuracy, interpreting hormone test results and nutritional response testing. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected]. And 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 leave feedback. Scroll down to donate anything over $15 to the show, and Ben will send you a BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt...you can also conveniently donate any amount with your phone by simply clicking here. ----------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: What Others Won't Tell You About Metabolic Typing In this featured topic, I interview Tim Monaco from Bioletics about some hidden secrets and common questions about Metabolic Typing. During the interview, Tim discusses everything from why some people shouldn't drink soda water to why certain types of meat don't work for well for specific metabolic types. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements -Next week will be the big announcement about the Inner Circle podcast. -There is still time to get in with the early bird discount for Ben's triathlon training camp in Austin Texas from Jan 31-Feb 7, 2011. Click here to get in now! -Ben makes several cameo appearances in this highly inspiration new move called "17 Hours". Check it out now for $1.99! -Full transcripts of BenGreenfieldFitness podcast now available! Click here to check them out! -Here's what you get in the new BenGreenfieldFitness iPhone app, which you can get for free by clicking here: -Weekly audio podcast featuring exercise and nutrition Q&A with Ben and a featured interview with a health or fitness expert. -Articles unlike any you’ll read on other sites, featuring the real truth about your health, your body, diet, medicine and more. -Workout and recipe videos – designed for the complete beginner up to the advanced athlete. -Nutrition supplements, popular diets, workout programs, book and video reviews from Ben Greenfield. -24/7 access to ask your questions to Ben, suggest custom content for the articles and videos, or request guest experts. -Ben Greenfield's Austin Triathlon Training Camp: January 31-February 7, 2011 at the Endurance Ranch in Austin, Texas! Click here for more details or to register now. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: Now offering free 1 month membership to Ben's Body Transformation Club to the best questions! Jess asks: I would never (ever!) use the Sodastream to make – well, soda – but I keep seeing it in stores and wonder if it might be a more economical option to quench my carbonated water thirst, as opposed to purchasing bottles of Pellegrino. Can you think of any ways in which this device may be less optimal for one’s health than bottled sparkling water? Or is it pretty much par for the course? Billy asks: I am a hard gainer currently @ 168 and would like to get up to 185lbs. My resting metabolic rate is 2700 calories. What is the best approach and what are the best foods to eat to gain weight in a timely fashion. baldzach asks via Twitter: @bengreenfield After exrciz you can eat what you want, sort of. How long does this effect last, what is the curve of its efficacy? Graeme asks: I've been looking at gluten free bread options and was wondering what your opinion was on these breads and whether any if them had other issues other than gluten. I'm aware that toasting linseed bread has potential issues but no other view on others. Also, what is your opinion on Chyawanprash, how should I use it and is it good for a fast oxidizer? Justin asks: My question is about expired supplements. Do powdered supplements such as whey protein or glutamine actually expire or is there a date on them because of food regulations? What about capsule supplements such as beta alanine or kre-alkaline? Wenzel asks: What advantages/ disadvantages to have a daily intake of "Serrapeptase" in recovery, athletic performance, protein absorption, etc? I'm hearing an increase of people at the gym talking about it and how they

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode In this December 1, 2010 free audio episode: Is too much Vitamin D toxic, why running is harder than biking, are apple seeds toxic, how can sugar cause accelerated aging, how do foods cause inflammation, how can inflammation be tested, why does the skin itch from pool workouts, good nutrition resources for kids, and Gymstick vs. TRX Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected]. And 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 leave feedback. Scroll down to donate anything over $15 to the show, and Ben will send you a BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt...you can also conveniently donate any amount with your phone by simply clicking here. ----------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: The Top 11 Most Important Factors For Recovery From Workouts In this featured topic, I interview the team from Restwise about how to know if you are truly recovering from your workouts, and what you can do about it. You may have read a previous article here about Restwise, and this audio interview goes into greater detail. One of the key individuals I interview in this free audio is Dr. Vern Neville, who provided the primary scientific expertise on which the Restwise algorithm was based. Vern has spent several years studying the science of recovery and advising elite professional teams on how to incorporate optimal recovery protocols into their training plans, and has been involved in elite sport for over 15 years. He holds a Ph.D in Sports Science from Loughborough University and is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA), a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, the National Strength & Conditioning Association and the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. Video #1: Restwise Recovery Software Demonstration & Overview httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFPyAiLue9o Video #2: Restwise Coach's Platform httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJ7iS8CyYz4 Video #3: Coaching With Restwise httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW6lz_hhrZA Click here to try Restwise now or to learn more. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: -Stay tuned for some very cool updates about the Inner Circle podcast. -Did you know that in IRS Publication 502 for Health Savings Accounts, you can include in medical expenses amounts you pay to lose weight if it is a treatment for a specific disease diagnosed by a physician (such as obesity, hypertension, or heart disease). This means that any of the programs offered by Ben Greenfield can be 100% tax deductible from your Health Savings Account! -Unlimited E-mail Access to Ben: if you simply want unlimited, private training and nutrition Q&A e-mail access to Ben Greenfield, it is $175/month. Click here to sign-up. -Full transcripts of BenGreenfieldFitness podcast now available! Click here to check them out! -Here's what you get in the new BenGreenfieldFitness iPhone app, which you can get for free by clicking here: -Weekly audio podcast featuring exercise and nutrition Q&A with Ben and a featured interview with a health or fitness expert. -Articles unlike any you’ll read on other sites, featuring the real truth about your health, your body, diet, medicine and more. -Workout and recipe videos – designed for the complete beginner up to the advanced athlete. -Nutrition supplements, popular diets, workout programs, book and video reviews from Ben Greenfield. -24/7 access to ask your questions to Ben, suggest custom content for the articles and videos, or request guest experts. -Ben Greenfield's Austin Triathlon Training Camp: January 31-February 7, 2011 at the Endurance Ranch in Austin, Texas! Click here for more details or to register now. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: Now offering free 1 month membership to Ben's Body Transformation Club to the best questions! Lee (and others) ask: I know you are a big proponent of Vitamin D and its ability to boost the immune system. What do you make of the new report by the Institute of Medicine? Cynthia asks: I am training with a heart rate monitor, and when my heart rate is 135 bpm while running on flat terrain, it feels so much easier than when my heart rate is 135 bpm while biking on flat terrain. Am I actually exerting more effort to get my heart rate to 135 bpm while biking versus running, or is it just perceived effort? Is there any difference from the point of view of my cardiovascular system between a heart

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this episode -If you want to keep the Inner Circle Podcast going, please click here to sign up for $10 donations. In this November 25, 2010 free audio episode: TRX training, getting moody after workouts, weight loss plateaus, a drug called feraheme, whether women should use protein or L-carnitine, recovering faster from injuries, using balance balls for chairs, when to take multi-vitamins, lifting heavy weights before a race, metallic tasting nuts, blood in urine after exercise, aspartate in supplements, organizing vitamin intake, and swimming faster. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected]. And 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 leave feedback. Scroll down to donate anything over $15 to the show, and Ben will send you a BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt...you can also conveniently donate any amount with your phone by simply clicking here. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: -Chef Todd has a huge Cyber-Monday special approaching! Click here to get in on the action. -Ben Greenfield is racing a triathlon in Thailand to raise money to build a school for Thai children. Click here to donate to the cause! -If you want to keep the Inner Circle Podcast going, please click here or click the button on the left to sign up for $10 donations. -Unlimited E-mail Access to Ben: if you simply want unlimited, private training and nutrition Q&A e-mail access to Ben Greenfield, it is $175/month. Click here to sign-up. -Full transcripts of BenGreenfieldFitness podcast now available! Click here to check them out! -Here's what you get in the new BenGreenfieldFitness iPhone app, which you can get for free by clicking here: -Weekly audio podcast featuring exercise and nutrition Q&A with Ben and a featured interview with a health or fitness expert. -Articles unlike any you’ll read on other sites, featuring the real truth about your health, your body, diet, medicine and more. -Workout and recipe videos – designed for the complete beginner up to the advanced athlete. -Nutrition supplements, popular diets, workout programs, book and video reviews from Ben Greenfield. -24/7 access to ask your questions to Ben, suggest custom content for the articles and videos, or request guest experts. -Ben Greenfield's Austin Triathlon Training Camp: January 31-February 7, 2011 at the Endurance Ranch in Austin, Texas! Click here for more details or to register now. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: Now offering free 1 month membership to Ben's Body Transformation Club to the best questions! aneonekread23 asks via Twitter: @bengreenfield any thoughts on TRX? Darrell asks: I am 45 and exercise to keep fit. I do a powerlifting workout 1 or 2 times a week. All of my workouts are early in the morning. By late afternoon on those power workout days, I have a significant mood change. I become short tempered and prone to overreact. Is there something metabolic that can cause this type of reaction? Are there any general recommendations for tuning my diet to avoid these mood swings? Erik asks: "I recently suffered muscle strains to what I believe is the upper hamstring or where it attaches near the gluteus. What is the best way to recover without losing fitness and minimizing recovery time?" In my response to Erik, I outlined my Wolverine recovery manual, and mention my USAT Injury Recovery webinar (you can scroll through the .PDF file below) Gabriela asks: I would like to know your opinion regarding the intake of Whey Protein and L-Carnitine for women? Richard asks: My wife was doing a cleanse through bioletics. She lost 25 lbs over 2 months but has hit a plateau. Her calorie intake is about 1000 per day. She also just started exercising. This coincides with her plateau. She also feels her time of the month impacts her loss. I am interested in your thoughts. chunkybearcub asks via Twitter: @bengreenfield what do you think about feraheme injections for exercise induced anemia? Justin calls in and asks: 1. What do you think about balance ball chairs for work? 2. Is there an optimal time to take vitamins? I take Peter Gillham's Organic Life vitamins after dinner with fish oil and my stomach is always growling at me at when I am in bed. I take them at night because they have to stay in the fridge, which I don't have access to at work. Christian asks: I noticed that I race significantly faster at long distances if I lift heavy weights during my taper wee

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this episode -If you want to keep the Inner Circle Podcast going, please click here to sign up for $10 donations. In this November 17, 2010 free audio episode: Robb Wolf and the Paleo Solution, glucosamine chondroitin vs. MSM, is it a myth that electrolytes prevent cramping, how to stay fit when you can't run, and whether converting slow twitch to fast twitch muscle is a good idea. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected]. And 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! Justclick here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback. Scroll down to donate anything over $15 to the show, and Ben will send you a BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt...you can also conveniently donate any amount with your phone by simply clicking here. ----------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: Robb Wolf & Everything You Need To Know About The Paleo Diet In this podcast, Ben Greenfield interviews Robb Wolf about the Paleo diet, and Robb's new book "The Paleo Solution". Robb discusses why he wrote the book, what's different about the book, and then: -Walks us through a typical day of eating a Paleo diet... -Discusses evidence that that Paleolithic man ate grains or bread... -Answers questions about milk and dairy.... -Talks about the argument that today, our average lifespan is over double of that of Paleolithic man.... -Addresses how to incorporate or remove the following from a Paleo diet: bananas, rice, coffee, quinoa, whey protein powder, creatine, regular potatoes, sweet potatoes, stevia, booze... -And much more! Click here now to get Robb's new book, "The Paleo Solution". ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: -Ben Greenfield is racing a triathlon in Thailand to raise money to build a school for Thai children. Click here to donate to the cause! -If you want to keep the Inner Circle Podcast going, please click here or click the button on the left to sign up for $10 donations. - Click here to nominate BenGreenfieldFitness in the Health/Fitness category for the Podcast Awards. -Contact Ben Greenfield via e-mail by clicking here if you want the brand new, 2011 two piece BenGreenfieldFitness racing uniform ($99+S&H). Important: you must e-mail Ben by this Friday if you want to get in on the order. Sizing chart available here. To see a picture of Ben wearing a triathlon racing uniform made by this same company, visit http://bengreenfieldtri.blogspot.com. -Unlimited E-mail Access to Ben: if you simply want unlimited, private training and nutrition Q&A e-mail access to Ben Greenfield, it is $175/month. Click here to sign-up. -Full transcripts of BenGreenfieldFitness podcast now available! Click here to check them out! -Here's what you get in the new BenGreenfieldFitness iPhone app, which you can get for free by clicking here: -Weekly audio podcast featuring exercise and nutrition Q&A with Ben and a featured interview with a health or fitness expert. -Articles unlike any you’ll read on other sites, featuring the real truth about your health, your body, diet, medicine and more. -Workout and recipe videos – designed for the complete beginner up to the advanced athlete. -Nutrition supplements, popular diets, workout programs, book and video reviews from Ben Greenfield. -24/7 access to ask your questions to Ben, suggest custom content for the articles and videos, or request guest experts. -Ben Greenfield's Austin Triathlon Training Camp: January 31-February 7, 2011 at the Endurance Ranch in Austin, Texas!Click here for more details or to register now. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: gmurran asks via twitter: @bengreenfield: Which is better Glucosamine Hydrochloride vs. Sulfate for athletes? Patrick asks: Just how important is it to supplement electrolytes during exercise? The most recent Tri-Talk podcast made some pretty bold claims about the need to take in salts during exercise; more appropriately the lack of need in most situations. He went on to say that the only reason one would put such a premium on taking in salts while exercising is if he or she knows from personal experience that salt either helps or doesn't hurt. What is your take on the issue? Here's a link to the podcast that Patrick refers to. Chuck calls in and asks a question about converting slow twitch muscle into fast twitch muscle in the off-season, and whether it will help him with triathlons. Jeff asks: I've thought that I've been suffering with plantar faciitis, but have actually been diag