Ben Greenfield Fitness: Diet, Fat Loss And Performance

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 This is a jam-packed podcast episode! In the feature section  of this March 31, 2009 free audio episode,Dr. Dallas Clouatre,  a well-established author and consultant in the alternative and complimentary medicine and nutrition field, gives a compelling, thought-provoking, and incredibly informational talk on exactly how to rapidly accelerate fat loss, tone and enhance lean muscle tone using proven scientific techniques. Along the way, you'll learn some very fun and interesting facts, including: -Why fat is not a problem in your diet if you're trying to lose weight -Which nutrition compound exactly is the problem and how many pounds of it you unknowingly consume -Why something called "protein decoupling" is a key in weight loss, and how not understanding could cause failure to shed fat -How popular fat loss supplements can destroy your kidneys and leave you more

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 March 24, 2009 free audio episode, I address several listener questions, including the following: -Listener Steven asks: "Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night; I usually go to the bathroom drink a half glass of water and go back to bed.   But sometimes I have a little craving and sometimes have a handful of one of your trail mix recipes that I have stored in the frig, or a 1/4 or 1/2 of a Bumblebar with the water.  Is this OK to do?  Are these items OK or would you recommend something else?  Is waking up in the middle of the night with a craving an indication of not getting enough of a particular nutrient (i.e. carbs)?" -Listener Karen asks: "I'm afraid my kids are addicted to junk food, but unfortunately Ben, I can't just start feeding them goat's milk and quinoa like your kids or they will run away forever. What's your advice on changing my ch

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 March 24, 2009 free audio episode, I address several listener questions, including the following: -Listener Steven asks: "Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night; I usually go to the bathroom drink a half glass of water and go back to bed.   But sometimes I have a little craving and sometimes have a handful of one of your trail mix recipes that I have stored in the frig, or a 1/4 or 1/2 of a Bumblebar with the water.  Is this OK to do?  Are these items OK or would you recommend something else?  Is waking up in the middle of the night with a craving an indication of not getting enough of a particular nutrient (i.e. carbs)?" -Listener Karen asks: "I'm afraid my kids are addicted to junk food, but unfortunately Ben, I can't just start feeding them goat's milk and quinoa like your kids or they will run away forever. What's your advice on changing my ch

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 This week's March 15, 2009 audio podcast episodeis jam-packed with latest research for fitness and sports performance, including: -Do Muscles Respond Differently to Resistance Training vs. Bicycling? -Caloric Restriction & Sports Performance - Does Rapid Fat Loss Affect Cycling Endurance? -Monitoring High-Intensity Training by Heart Rate vs. Power -Alternatives to Lactate Threshold Testing -Does Aquatic Resistance Training Actually Work? -Massage & Recovery Listen in as I talk about the latest research on these topics, then turn to the Listener Q&A, in which listener Jen asks: Ben, further to your Fat Burning Secrets episode with John Gilbert re: taking in food/carbs during a 60 minute plus workout ... how much food/carbs would you suggest? And would that amount change based on the overall length of workout? Listener Paul asks: I am a 45 yo male. I d

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 This week's March 15, 2009 audio podcast episodeis jam-packed with latest research for fitness and sports performance, including: -Do Muscles Respond Differently to Resistance Training vs. Bicycling? -Caloric Restriction & Sports Performance - Does Rapid Fat Loss Affect Cycling Endurance? -Monitoring High-Intensity Training by Heart Rate vs. Power -Alternatives to Lactate Threshold Testing -Does Aquatic Resistance Training Actually Work? -Massage & Recovery Listen in as I talk about the latest research on these topics, then turn to the Listener Q&A, in which listener Jen asks: Ben, further to your Fat Burning Secrets episode with John Gilbert re: taking in food/carbs during a 60 minute plus workout ... how much food/carbs would you suggest? And would that amount change based on the overall length of workout? Listener Paul asks: I am a 45 yo male. I d

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 March 10, 2009 podcast, I interview Jeff Spencer, MA, DC. Dr. Spencer has worked with some of the world's most successful individuals, including Olympic, World, PGA, WTA, Tour de France, triathlon, motocross, and NASCAR champions, a World Series MVP, ultra-successful business executives, rock band legend and MLB and NFL athletes. His clients have won eight consecutive Tours de France, 22 national championships, Olympic medals and multiple world championships. In his book, Every Second Counts, pro cyclist Lance Armstrong said: "Jeff is part doctor, part guru, part medicine man...we believed Jeff could fix and any and all of our problems...While he fixed us physically, he also fixed us mentally...If you judged the most important man on the Postal team by the foot traffic in and out his door, then it was Jeff. Without him, we knew we'd never make it to Pari

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 March 10, 2009 podcast, I interview Jeff Spencer, MA, DC. Dr. Spencer has worked with some of the world's most successful individuals, including Olympic, World, PGA, WTA, Tour de France, triathlon, motocross, and NASCAR champions, a World Series MVP, ultra-successful business executives, rock band legend and MLB and NFL athletes. His clients have won eight consecutive Tours de France, 22 national championships, Olympic medals and multiple world championships. In his book, Every Second Counts, pro cyclist Lance Armstrong said: "Jeff is part doctor, part guru, part medicine man...we believed Jeff could fix and any and all of our problems...While he fixed us physically, he also fixed us mentally...If you judged the most important man on the Postal team by the foot traffic in and out his door, then it was Jeff. Without him, we knew we'd never make it to Pari

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. note: we had some audio issues in the final cut of this week's podcast, and during the introduction, the music drowns out my voice just a bit - don't worry, it gets better! The audio file is also a bit large this week - a 40mb download... This March 3, 2009 Double-Interview Podcast Episodebegins with a very frank discussion between myself and metabolism mastermind John Gilbert about the exact types of exercise routines that I use with my clients to achieve rapid and lasting fat loss and a tight, toned body, while still maintaining optimum health. We talk about: -What burns more fat? Aerobics, intervals or weightlifting? -How should exercise be timed? Morning vs. afternoon? Two-a-days? -How often should the workouts change-up? -What are sample workout routines that people can do? -What about eating during exercise? Can something you eat burn more fat during exercise? -How can you maximize effectiveness of fat loss without injury

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. note: we had some audio issues in the final cut of this week's podcast, and during the introduction, the music drowns out my voice just a bit - don't worry, it gets better! The audio file is also a bit large this week - a 40mb download... This March 3, 2009 Double-Interview Podcast Episodebegins with a very frank discussion between myself and metabolism mastermind John Gilbert about the exact types of exercise routines that I use with my clients to achieve rapid and lasting fat loss and a tight, toned body, while still maintaining optimum health. We talk about: -What burns more fat? Aerobics, intervals or weightlifting? -How should exercise be timed? Morning vs. afternoon? Two-a-days? -How often should the workouts change-up? -What are sample workout routines that people can do? -What about eating during exercise? Can something you eat burn more fat during exercise? -How can you maximize effectiveness of fat loss without injury

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. In this February 24, 2009 free audio episode, I have a 20 minute conversation with Jennifer Sage, a master spinning instructor, about her new book "Keep It Real", and a huge number of tips, tricks and valuable information about indoor cycling and spin classes, including: The mechanics of pedaling on a spin bike with a weighted flywheel and the huge implications it has on training techniques, cadence and pedal stroke 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 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" 13 popular movements that all cyclists (and non-cyclists alike) must avoid in indoor cycling classes, and why How to increase your climbing skills and strength indoors How to improve your endurance and maximize fat

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. In this February 24, 2009 free audio episode, I have a 20 minute conversation with Jennifer Sage, a master spinning instructor, about her new book "Keep It Real", and a huge number of tips, tricks and valuable information about indoor cycling and spin classes, including: The mechanics of pedaling on a spin bike with a weighted flywheel and the huge implications it has on training techniques, cadence and pedal stroke 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 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" 13 popular movements that all cyclists (and non-cyclists alike) must avoid in indoor cycling classes, and why How to increase your climbing skills and strength indoors How to improve your endurance and maximize fat

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. In this February 17, 2009 free audio podcast,I interview Joe Stout about some very interesting properties of goat's milk that make it much, much different than cow's milk. During the discussion, Joe includes information on five compelling reasons to think a bit more about adding goat's milk into a diet for lean muscle, fat loss, or sports performance. Included in this talk: 1. The difference in allergic reactions between goat's milk and cow's milk, and why the difference exists. 2. What happens to cow's milk during homogenization that might make it especially dangerous for athletes and people worried about cancer. 3. Why the body absorbs goat's milk protein at a much, much faster rate than cow's milk protein. 4. What causes lactose intolerance, and why this rarely happens with goat's milk. 5. Why goat's milk "matches up" to the human body better than cow's milk. 6. Where you can get goat's milk if you don't have access to a raw,

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. In this February 17, 2009 free audio podcast,I interview Joe Stout about some very interesting properties of goat's milk that make it much, much different than cow's milk. During the discussion, Joe includes information on five compelling reasons to think a bit more about adding goat's milk into a diet for lean muscle, fat loss, or sports performance. Included in this talk: 1. The difference in allergic reactions between goat's milk and cow's milk, and why the difference exists. 2. What happens to cow's milk during homogenization that might make it especially dangerous for athletes and people worried about cancer. 3. Why the body absorbs goat's milk protein at a much, much faster rate than cow's milk protein. 4. What causes lactose intolerance, and why this rarely happens with goat's milk. 5. Why goat's milk "matches up" to the human body better than cow's milk. 6. Where you can get goat's milk if you don't have access to a raw,

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben.   Alright folks -  I usually don't get this excited about a discovery, but when we're talking about a substance that is all-natural, amazingly simple to find, and incredibly diverse, it is well worth the buzz. In this February 10, 2009 podcast, I interview a farmer in Palouse, Idaho. And what he reveals to me is going to blow your mind. Let's just call it "Product X" for now. Before I tell you more about Product X, I want to remind you about three important studies that are highly relevant to fat loss, and that are going to help you understand why your body is probably more messed up that you think it is. These are studies that your physician, personal trainer, and nutritionist are probably not going to tell you about. This is NOT run-of-the-mill fat loss advice. Here's the first study (and remember, you should read this part because it ties in very closely with Product X): 1) "Antibodies Against Food Antigens are Correlated wit

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben.   Alright folks -  I usually don't get this excited about a discovery, but when we're talking about a substance that is all-natural, amazingly simple to find, and incredibly diverse, it is well worth the buzz. In this February 10, 2009 podcast, I interview a farmer in Palouse, Idaho. And what he reveals to me is going to blow your mind. Let's just call it "Product X" for now. Before I tell you more about Product X, I want to remind you about three important studies that are highly relevant to fat loss, and that are going to help you understand why your body is probably more messed up that you think it is. These are studies that your physician, personal trainer, and nutritionist are probably not going to tell you about. This is NOT run-of-the-mill fat loss advice. Here's the first study (and remember, you should read this part because it ties in very closely with Product X): 1) "Antibodies Against Food Antigens are Correlated wit

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. In this February 3, 2009 podcast, Ben Greenfield features two exciting interviews! "Primal Reflex Release Technique", also known as PRRT, is sweeping the country as a fast and highly effective fix for troubling injuries, muscle spasm conditions, and annoying or frustrating pains in athletes and recreational exercisers. You've probably never heard of it because it has been flying under the radar compared to more expensive techniques or therapy modalities. In the first part of this podcast, Ben interviews Spokane physical therapist and wellness expert Jim Adcock about how PRRT actually works for problems like: -trigger points -muscle spasm -joint aches & pains -psychological stress If you have an injury you're trying to beat, you'll definitely want to listen in to this interview about primal reflex release technique! And speaking of psychological stress, the second interview in this episode is with Jolene Wilkinson, a top-notc

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. In this February 3, 2009 podcast, Ben Greenfield features two exciting interviews! "Primal Reflex Release Technique", also known as PRRT, is sweeping the country as a fast and highly effective fix for troubling injuries, muscle spasm conditions, and annoying or frustrating pains in athletes and recreational exercisers. You've probably never heard of it because it has been flying under the radar compared to more expensive techniques or therapy modalities. In the first part of this podcast, Ben interviews Spokane physical therapist and wellness expert Jim Adcock about how PRRT actually works for problems like: -trigger points -muscle spasm -joint aches & pains -psychological stress If you have an injury you're trying to beat, you'll definitely want to listen in to this interview about primal reflex release technique! And speaking of psychological stress, the second interview in this episode is with Jolene Wilkinson, a top-notc

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. One of the most cutting-edge, exciting and life-changing interviews yet featured on our show! In this January 27, 2009 podcast, Ben Greenfield interviews New York Times bestselling author Ann Louise Gittleman about her brand new book, "The Gut Flush Plan". Ben gets the full scoop from Anne about dozens of tips, tricks and secrets that you can use to cleanse your body of toxins, maximize athletic performance, destroy the yeast, superbugs, parasites growing in your gut, and eliminate food sensitivities. Included in this episode: -The exact foods that you must begin avoiding today if you want to maximize your energy -The #1 recommended way to get tested for food allergies (hint: it ain't blood) -Ann's 3 most recommended compounds for reversing the damage that you've done to your digestive system -A top-secret Romanian supplement that Ben Greenfield has never heard of, but that he's going to try -Two herbs that will wreak havo

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. One of the most cutting-edge, exciting and life-changing interviews yet featured on our show! In this January 27, 2009 podcast, Ben Greenfield interviews New York Times bestselling author Ann Louise Gittleman about her brand new book, "The Gut Flush Plan". Ben gets the full scoop from Anne about dozens of tips, tricks and secrets that you can use to cleanse your body of toxins, maximize athletic performance, destroy the yeast, superbugs, parasites growing in your gut, and eliminate food sensitivities. Included in this episode: -The exact foods that you must begin avoiding today if you want to maximize your energy -The #1 recommended way to get tested for food allergies (hint: it ain't blood) -Ann's 3 most recommended compounds for reversing the damage that you've done to your digestive system -A top-secret Romanian supplement that Ben Greenfield has never heard of, but that he's going to try -Two herbs that will wreak havo

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. In this December 29, 2008 podcast, I interview personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach, and health specialist Paul Eastwood about dairy products and the effect of milk on the human body. There is quite a bit of confusion about whether dairy is good for fat loss, human performance, and overall health, and Paul and I have a conversation about some important things to consider before you tip back that glass of milk or grab another serving of string cheese. Included in our discussion: Is milk a “low glycemic index” food, and if so, is that a good thing? How has the dairy industry changed over the past century, for better or worse? Is raw milk even safe? How can you get it? Are soy milk, almond milk, or rice milk good alternatives to cow milk? What about milk from animals other than cows? What about osteoporosis? Is that a concern for non-milk drinkers? For further resources, Paul recommended the following books: “The Deadl