Ben Greenfield Fitness: Diet, Fat Loss And Performance

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

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. In this December 23, 2009 podcast, Ben Greenfield interviews Susan Jeske, a former Ms. America with a background of more than 20 years in the beauty, cosmetic and personal care products industry, including a successful career with an international cosmetic company. During this interview, Susan reveals some shocking truths about the true health effect of beauty and personal care products. -Why Susan quit her six figure job and successful career with an international cosmetic company. -How the FDA is failing to protect our health when it comes to personal care products like shampoo, lotion, conditioner, moisture, and make-up. -Which cosmetic industry-funded panel is currently in charge of reviewing the safety of cosmetics, skin care and personal care items. -The exact compounds that put you at the highest risk of biological mutation, reproductive complications, acute toxicity, tumors, and skin and eye irritations (click here for a

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. In this December 23, 2009 podcast, Ben Greenfield interviews Susan Jeske, a former Ms. America with a background of more than 20 years in the beauty, cosmetic and personal care products industry, including a successful career with an international cosmetic company. During this interview, Susan reveals some shocking truths about the true health effect of beauty and personal care products. -Why Susan quit her six figure job and successful career with an international cosmetic company. -How the FDA is failing to protect our health when it comes to personal care products like shampoo, lotion, conditioner, moisture, and make-up. -Which cosmetic industry-funded panel is currently in charge of reviewing the safety of cosmetics, skin care and personal care items. -The exact compounds that put you at the highest risk of biological mutation, reproductive complications, acute toxicity, tumors, and skin and eye irritations (click here for a

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. In this December 16, 2008 podcast, Ben Greenfield interviews Dr. David Minkoff, a complementary and alternative medicine expert, owner of Body Health, director of the Lifeworks Wellness Centerin Florida, and finisher of 35 Ironman triathlons. Dr. Minkoff explains his fascinating theories on the three main causes of illness and poor performance and outlines a series of unique steps individuals can take to optimize their body systems and return to health naturally, without drugs. Included in this interview: -The ONE vitamin that Dr. Minkoff observes to be the single greatest nutritional deficiency -How to test your personal levels of this ONE vitamin and how to naturally get it -The most effective method to have your body analyzed for food allergies -How to understand "toxins" and understand whether you are at risk for exposure -A unique strategy for affording supplements, organic foods and preventive health care -How Dr. Minkoff

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. In this December 16, 2008 podcast, Ben Greenfield interviews Dr. David Minkoff, a complementary and alternative medicine expert, owner of Body Health, director of the Lifeworks Wellness Centerin Florida, and finisher of 35 Ironman triathlons. Dr. Minkoff explains his fascinating theories on the three main causes of illness and poor performance and outlines a series of unique steps individuals can take to optimize their body systems and return to health naturally, without drugs. Included in this interview: -The ONE vitamin that Dr. Minkoff observes to be the single greatest nutritional deficiency -How to test your personal levels of this ONE vitamin and how to naturally get it -The most effective method to have your body analyzed for food allergies -How to understand "toxins" and understand whether you are at risk for exposure -A unique strategy for affording supplements, organic foods and preventive health care -How Dr. Minkoff

In this podcast: Ben Greenfield answers your questions about metabolic testing, covering inquires that include: Q: Why should I perform an Exercise Metabolic Test? Q: What is an Exercise Metabolic Test? Q: What exactly is measured in an Exercise Metabolic Test? Q: How is my data gathered? Q: What do all those measurements tell me? Q: How often should I do an Exercise Metabolic Test? Q: When can I do an Exercise Metabolic Test? Q: How high should my fitness level be before I do an Exercise Metabolic Test? Q: How does an Exercise Metabolic Test help me manage my weight? Q: What kind of equipment do you use? Q: Shouldn’t I do a VO2 “Max” test? Q: How long does an Exercise Metabolic Test take? Q: What is Anaerobic Threshold, and how is it different than Lactate Threshold? Q: Why is Aerobic Threshold and Fat Burning so important? Q: Can I use test results from one sport, like cycling, and use it for another, like running? Q: What’s wrong with using training zones based on my Estimated Max Heart Rate? Se

In this podcast: Ben Greenfield answers your questions about metabolic testing, covering inquires that include: Q: Why should I perform an Exercise Metabolic Test? Q: What is an Exercise Metabolic Test? Q: What exactly is measured in an Exercise Metabolic Test? Q: How is my data gathered? Q: What do all those measurements tell me? Q: How often should I do an Exercise Metabolic Test? Q: When can I do an Exercise Metabolic Test? Q: How high should my fitness level be before I do an Exercise Metabolic Test? Q: How does an Exercise Metabolic Test help me manage my weight? Q: What kind of equipment do you use? Q: Shouldn’t I do a VO2 “Max” test? Q: How long does an Exercise Metabolic Test take? Q: What is Anaerobic Threshold, and how is it different than Lactate Threshold? Q: Why is Aerobic Threshold and Fat Burning so important? Q: Can I use test results from one sport, like cycling, and use it for another, like running? Q: What’s wrong with using training zones based on my Estimated Max Heart Rate? Se

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Why should you care that kids are getting fatter? Because it is costing you millions of dollars in health care costs,  because it is a direct reflection of the choices and examples that you make, and because we owe the children in this nation a better future. In this Podcast Episode #24, I interview Monica Reinagel, host of The Nutrition Diva's Quick and Dirty Tips Podcast. During this interview, we talk about the seriousness of the childhood obesity problem, and the fact that kids are dying of "adult" diseases that are intimately tied to junk food, fast food, portion control, and other important nutritional issues. Included in this podcast: -The underlying nutrition considerations behind this problem. -How to approach the difficult position of wanting your child to be able to "enjoy" perks like McDonald's and Coca-Cola. -How children can eat healthy and still enjoy food, with examples of meal decisions, substitutions or changes

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Why should you care that kids are getting fatter? Because it is costing you millions of dollars in health care costs,  because it is a direct reflection of the choices and examples that you make, and because we owe the children in this nation a better future. In this Podcast Episode #24, I interview Monica Reinagel, host of The Nutrition Diva's Quick and Dirty Tips Podcast. During this interview, we talk about the seriousness of the childhood obesity problem, and the fact that kids are dying of "adult" diseases that are intimately tied to junk food, fast food, portion control, and other important nutritional issues. Included in this podcast: -The underlying nutrition considerations behind this problem. -How to approach the difficult position of wanting your child to be able to "enjoy" perks like McDonald's and Coca-Cola. -How children can eat healthy and still enjoy food, with examples of meal decisions, substitutions or changes

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. In this week's Podcast Episode #23, I host a roundtable with personal trainers Mark Cavallaro and Jolene Wilkinson. During this episode, we talk about very practical and easy ways to maintain fat loss and fitness during the holidays and Thanksgiving. If you're trying to lose fat or get fitter during the holiday season, you won't want to miss this episode, which includes: -The top five fattiest foods and perfect substitutions -Smart strategies straight from top trainers at Pacific Elite Fitness -How to make food less likely to get stored as fat -Tricks for staying motivated to exercise -Ways to make "Holes in Your Calendar" for fitness Also included in this podcast is an answer to the following listener question: I listened to podcast #21 where you gave your 1-2-3 secret to fast fat burning and basically, you advocated 20-30 min @ 60% MHR an on empty stomach.  My question is that I work out 5x a week at an hour each morning

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. In this week's Podcast Episode #23, I host a roundtable with personal trainers Mark Cavallaro and Jolene Wilkinson. During this episode, we talk about very practical and easy ways to maintain fat loss and fitness during the holidays and Thanksgiving. If you're trying to lose fat or get fitter during the holiday season, you won't want to miss this episode, which includes: -The top five fattiest foods and perfect substitutions -Smart strategies straight from top trainers at Pacific Elite Fitness -How to make food less likely to get stored as fat -Tricks for staying motivated to exercise -Ways to make "Holes in Your Calendar" for fitness Also included in this podcast is an answer to the following listener question: I listened to podcast #21 where you gave your 1-2-3 secret to fast fat burning and basically, you advocated 20-30 min @ 60% MHR an on empty stomach.  My question is that I work out 5x a week at an hour each morning

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. In this November 18th podcast episode, Ben Greenfield talks all about low thyroid, low metabolic rate and natural methods for improvement. Included in this podcast: -The most accurate home test to determine if you have a low metabolism. -Will too much exercise damage the metabolism? -Which thyroid medication might be your best bet. -The one oil that you should be consuming (at least 2-3 tablespoons daily). -A shiny, blue-black, solid mineral that is crucial to thyroid activity and metabolism. -Two compounds that must appear on the nutrition label of your multi-vitamin. -A home recipe for thyroid maximizing juice. -Eight foods you must completely avoid if you have a low metabolism. During this audio episode, Ben Greenfield also unveils how anyone who lives in Spokane, Washington can easily win a FREE Gymstick, the hot new European muscle-toning exercise tool that is just now hitting the States! Also featured in this podcast:

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. In this November 18th podcast episode, Ben Greenfield talks all about low thyroid, low metabolic rate and natural methods for improvement. Included in this podcast: -The most accurate home test to determine if you have a low metabolism. -Will too much exercise damage the metabolism? -Which thyroid medication might be your best bet. -The one oil that you should be consuming (at least 2-3 tablespoons daily). -A shiny, blue-black, solid mineral that is crucial to thyroid activity and metabolism. -Two compounds that must appear on the nutrition label of your multi-vitamin. -A home recipe for thyroid maximizing juice. -Eight foods you must completely avoid if you have a low metabolism. During this audio episode, Ben Greenfield also unveils how anyone who lives in Spokane, Washington can easily win a FREE Gymstick, the hot new European muscle-toning exercise tool that is just now hitting the States! Also featured in this podcast:

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. This is a jam-packed, must-listen audio episode! Here's 5 important peak previews of this week's podcast: 1. Ben Greenfield reveals a 1-2-3-Step Proprietary Fat Loss Technique to help you lose 5 pounds in 2-4 weeks! 2. John Gilbert and Ben Greenfield have a disagreement about whether "Fat Can Make You Fat", and John talks about this week's newsletter article on "9 Nutritional Myths". 3. An interview with Dr. Pamela Langederfer about how Chinese medicine and acupuncture can be used for wellness management, sports performance and smart exercise recovery. Click here to listen to the podcast and learn exactly why this may be the key to healing your injuries, boosting your immune system and enhancing your energy. 4. More coupon codes for metabolism boosting supplements (definitely listen to minute 46:35 on the podcast!) 5. Shownote links from this podcast include: - Brand new Spokane personal training, metabolic testing and nutriti

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. This is a jam-packed, must-listen audio episode! Here's 5 important peak previews of this week's podcast: 1. Ben Greenfield reveals a 1-2-3-Step Proprietary Fat Loss Technique to help you lose 5 pounds in 2-4 weeks! 2. John Gilbert and Ben Greenfield have a disagreement about whether "Fat Can Make You Fat", and John talks about this week's newsletter article on "9 Nutritional Myths". 3. An interview with Dr. Pamela Langederfer about how Chinese medicine and acupuncture can be used for wellness management, sports performance and smart exercise recovery. Click here to listen to the podcast and learn exactly why this may be the key to healing your injuries, boosting your immune system and enhancing your energy. 4. More coupon codes for metabolism boosting supplements (definitely listen to minute 46:35 on the podcast!) 5. Shownote links from this podcast include: - Brand new Spokane personal training, metabolic testing and nutriti

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. In this November 4, 2008 podcast, Ben Greenfield interviews registered dietitian and sugar expert Stacey Trogdon. You'll hear some fascinating and very practical advice on What You *Don't* Know About Sugar, including: -the true link between sugar and fat -the one hormone that could both make you gain weight and give you diabetes -a scary syndrome that you might actually be developing -the amazing link between sugar and inflammation -the difficult sugar decisions that athletes must make ------------------------------------ Also in this podcast: -Special Newsletter Series from human nutrition & metabolism expert John Gilbert - be sure to sign-up for the BenGreenfieldFitness.com newsletter to access this fantastic series! This week's article features some very practical tips about How Not To Get Fat While You're Eating at Work. -"Quality Over Quantity" Ironman 6 Month Training Plan, brand new design from Ben Greenfield - click

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. In this November 4, 2008 podcast, Ben Greenfield interviews registered dietitian and sugar expert Stacey Trogdon. You'll hear some fascinating and very practical advice on What You *Don't* Know About Sugar, including: -the true link between sugar and fat -the one hormone that could both make you gain weight and give you diabetes -a scary syndrome that you might actually be developing -the amazing link between sugar and inflammation -the difficult sugar decisions that athletes must make ------------------------------------ Also in this podcast: -Special Newsletter Series from human nutrition & metabolism expert John Gilbert - be sure to sign-up for the BenGreenfieldFitness.com newsletter to access this fantastic series! This week's article features some very practical tips about How Not To Get Fat While You're Eating at Work. -"Quality Over Quantity" Ironman 6 Month Training Plan, brand new design from Ben Greenfield - click

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. In this October 28, 2008 audio episode, Ben Greenfield interviews Dr. Todd Schlapfer of Coeur D' Alene Healing Arts. Dr. Todd introduces the concept of naturopathic medicine, and differences between allopathic and naturopathic, then proceeds to give concrete examples of: -how active individuals can determine proper dietary protocols via specific types of testing... -what the optimum nutritional philosophy should include... -how to enhance recovery and muscle repair with mineral intake... -why excessive protein intake can be harmful... -the importance of the right type of fat, and ideal dietary sources... -how chronic inflammation, an acidic body pH, performance, and health are interrelated... Click here for a link to a previous podcast on medium chain fatty acids (MUFA's), which are introduced as a healthy energy option by Dr. Todd. Also in this podcast: -listener Q&A: is it possible to become stronger and aerobically fit at

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. In this October 28, 2008 audio episode, Ben Greenfield interviews Dr. Todd Schlapfer of Coeur D' Alene Healing Arts. Dr. Todd introduces the concept of naturopathic medicine, and differences between allopathic and naturopathic, then proceeds to give concrete examples of: -how active individuals can determine proper dietary protocols via specific types of testing... -what the optimum nutritional philosophy should include... -how to enhance recovery and muscle repair with mineral intake... -why excessive protein intake can be harmful... -the importance of the right type of fat, and ideal dietary sources... -how chronic inflammation, an acidic body pH, performance, and health are interrelated... Click here for a link to a previous podcast on medium chain fatty acids (MUFA's), which are introduced as a healthy energy option by Dr. Todd. Also in this podcast: -listener Q&A: is it possible to become stronger and aerobically fit at

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. SPECIAL MID-WEEK ANNOUNCEMENT #1: Click here for a complete list of Ben Greenfield's Six Extreme Workout Challenges. Video record yourself completing any of these challenges in the allotted period of time, and receive a FREE copy of Shape21: The Complete 21 Day Lean Body Manual. SPECIAL MID-WEEK ANNOUNCEMENT #2: Podcast Discount on Fat Loss Capsule - at the end of Podcast #18 is a special discount code that automatically gives you a ten dollar discount on ThermoFactor! Click here to order with your discount code. ThermoFactor is a synergistic formula that successfully addresses major issues associated with weight gain. The ingredients provide powerful thermogenic support and help control the appetite and blood sugar balance: Citrus aurantium Extract (Advantra Z) Advantra Z is extracted from the dried immature fruit of the bitter orange. More effective than ephedrine upon thermogenesis, it increases metabolic rate without the si