
Ben Greenfield Fitness
Ben Greenfield Fitness·Hosted by Ben Greenfield·200 episodes
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Ben Greenfield Fitness brings together elite scientists, coaches, and alternative health experts for deep-dive conversations about optimizing your body and brain. Whether you're interested in cutting-edge fitness training, biohacking longevity, sleep science, nutrition strategies, or unconventional approaches to performance, Ben's credentials as an Ironman athlete and exercise physiologist ground these often-controversial ideas in real-world experience. You'll leave each episode with specific, actionable insights you can implement immediately.
Episodes
Meditation for insomnia? Meditation as an alternative to a cup of coffee? Meditation for mind blowing sex? My guest on The post Meditation For Mind-Blowing Sex, Meditation For Insomnia, Meditation For Energy & Much More. appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, an award-winning journalist and the cofounder/director of research for the Flow The post Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work. appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
My guest on today's podcast, Dr. Michael Smith, hails from the First Nations in Canada, grew up on the diet of his indigenous The post Cupping, Urine Drinking, Dream Interpretation, Open Heart Surgery Using Acupuncture As Anesthesia & Much More. appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
Light can have a significant impact on your sleep and your health. In today's podcast, you're going to discover the hidden The post How Modern Lighting Can Destroy Your Sleep, Your Eyes & Your Health (& What You Can Do About It). appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
Meet the guys from MindPump podcast. For the second time, the hosts Sal, Adam, Justin and Doug traveled all the way up from The post Six-Egg Breakfasts, Ketosis For Bodybuilders, Resetting Weed Tolerance, Kratom Experimentation & Much More With The Mindpump Guys! appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
Recently, Dr. Joseph Mercola, who I interviewed in the episode “Killing Fat Cells, Fixing Mitochondria, Growing Superfoods & More“, wrote The post Decoding The Mysteries Of Neuroinflammation, Immune Dysregulation, Toxicity, Infection & Beyond. appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
Last week, I posted to Instagram the “most dangerous piece of workout equipment I own”. Just posted the most dangerous The post How To Learn Faster, Jump Higher, Increase Explosiveness, Push Harder & Biohack Your Brain Beyond It’s Normal Capacity. appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
OK, OK. Let’s not beat around the bush here. In health circles, it’s kind of old news now that “saturated fat might The post The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet (& What They Don’t Tell You About The Mediterranean Diet). appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
February 8, 2017 Podcast: 365: 5 Reasons You Get Burnt Out From Exercise, 10 Natural Alternatives To Common Medications, The The post 365: 5 Reasons You Get Burnt Out From Exercise, 10 Natural Alternatives To Common Medications, The Latest News On Cannabis Health Effects & Much More! appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
In the podcast episode “Shattering World Swim Records On 25-Piece Fried Chicken Buckets, Climbing Mountains While Eating Defatted, Vegan, Grass-Fed, The post How To Legally Dope Your Blood (Without Actually Taking Illegal Drugs). appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
February 1, 2017 Podcast: 364: Becoming A Super-Ager, The Internet Of Food, How To Get Lots Of Stuff Done Every The post 364: Becoming A Super-Ager, The Internet Of Food, How To Get Lots Of Stuff Done Every Day & Much More! appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
Are you gluten-free or dairy-free? If so, you might not have to be. In his brand new book “Eat Wheat: The post Eat Wheat: A Scientific and Clinically-Proven Approach to Safely Bringing Wheat and Dairy Back Into Your Diet appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
January 25, 2017 Podcast: 363: The Best Time Of Day To Exercise, How To Be The Fittest Old Person, Top The post 363: The Best Time Of Day To Exercise, How To Be The Fittest Old Person, Top 5 Cheap Ways To Train For Altitude & More! appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
I’ll admit it: I have thyroid “issues”. I’ve had them ever since I combined extreme ketosis (e.g. 90%+ fat based The post The Key To Deciphering The Mysteries Of Your Thyroid And Fixing Your Thyroid Hormones Forever. appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
A few months ago, I recorded a highly controversial ketosis interview with Dr. Richard Veech, in which Dr. Veech claimed The post Which Ketone Supplement Works Best: Ketone Salts vs. Ketone Esters With Dr. Dominic D’Agostino. appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
Last month, I hopped on an airplane and flew down to Miami, Florida, where I underwent a special type of The post The Non-Pill, Natural Alternative To Viagra That Instantly Fixes Erectile Dysfunction, Boosts Libido In Men & Women, Enhances Orgasm & Much More. appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
My guest on today’s show – Will Ahmed – grew up loving sports and exercise. Many of his childhood heroes were athletes. The post WHOOP: The Performance Enhancing Wearable That Tells You When To Sleep, How To Exercise, Your Strain Levels & More! appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
In the past several months, I’ve taken a deep, deep dive into breath work. Sure, in the past years I’ve The post Pee Strips, Power Lungs & Pulse Oximeters: How To Flip The Switch On Your Body’s Own Natural Ability To Heal Itself (& Little-Known Ways To Breathe Better). appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
Kevin Rose is a technology investor, podcaster, and self-experimenter. He has been named a “Top 25 Angel Investors”, by Bloomberg The post Elephant-Poop Coffee, Chocolate Ceremonies, Cold H2O Training, Holotropic Breathing, Nootropics, Ketosis, Meditation, Fasting & More: The Kevin Rose Podcast appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
I’ve raced plenty of triathlons, from Sprint distance to Ironman. I’ve also done many, many obstacle races, including the toughest The post Blue Lips, Meat Packs, Baling Hay & Beyond: The Man Responsible For Sparking A Fitness Revolution In The Hunting Industry. appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
Nine years ago, I sat slack-jawed in the crowd at an event called “Fitness Business Summit”, listening to a massive, muscle-bound The post Living Large: The Skinny Guy’s Guide to No-Nonsense Muscle Building With Vince Del Monte. appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
I’m a voracious consumer of knowledge. On an average week, I read 3-5 books, listen to 15-20 podcasts, and read The post Why The Media & Supplement Companies Lie To You About Diets & Supplements (& What You Can Do About It). appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
I’m going to detox my entire body and brain, beginning Monday, January 9, 2017 (and you can listen to today’s podcast The post 17 Ways I’m Detoxing My Body In 2017: A Special Solo Podcast Episode. appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
Remember the guys from the MindPump Podcast: Sal, Justin and Adam? If not, perhaps you didn’t hear my podcast episode The post The Mysterious Micro-Workouts, Turning On Your Butt, Overdosing With Melatonin & More With The MindPump Guys appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
My guest on today’s podcast is an internationally recognized and influential expert in shielding electronic emissions and Electromagnetic Radiation (EMF) The post How To Defend Yourself Against Cell Phone Radiation (& Keep Your Laptop From Frying Your Body.) appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
For the last two years, my guest on today’s show has interviewed more than 200 world-class performers, ranging from super celebs The post Tim Ferriss and Ben Greenfield Delve Into Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers. appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
My guest on today’s podcast is Coach Nick Curson, owner of Speed of Sport. He has produced multiple World, National, International, The post How To Get Faster Fast, The Best Shortcuts To Power, Why Conventional Speed Training Sucks & More With Nick Curson. appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
When you imagine the spaces where you feel the most inspired, rejuvenated and energized, you probably picture a retreat or wellness The post The Art Of Biohacking Your Feng Shui & Transforming Your Home Into A Complete Wellness Sanctuary. appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
There’s much more to bone broth than meets the eye. Take the bones for example. Killer bones make killer bone The post Decoding The Science Behind The Best Tasting Bone Broth On The Face Of The Planet. appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
Two months ago, I laid in a long, metal tube in a London hospital, staring at the blank white walls The post How To Explore Your Body & Your Body’s Electrical Charge In Unprecedented Detail: The Future Of Body & Brain Imaging. appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
It’s no secret that I am obsessed with heat therapy, infrared sauna, heat shock proteins, infrared and just about anything The post How *Not* To Microwave Yourself In A Sauna, Cooking Turkeys With Infrared Rays, Low EMF Saunas, Heat Detox Protocols & More! appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
Matt Gallant is an entrepreneur, a poker champion, an ex-rock guitarist, a strength and conditioning coach with a degree in The post Probiotic Enemas, Digestive Enzyme Myths, Breathing 10 Kilograms of Oxygen, Low-Protein Diets & More! appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
November 9, 2016 Podcast: 362: Donald Trump’s Exercise Routine, Altitude Vs. Heat Training, Can Kids Take Smart Drugs, Can Ketosis The post 362: Donald Trump’s Exercise Routine, Altitude Vs. Heat Training, Can Kids Take Smart Drugs, Can Ketosis Cause Muscle Damage & More. appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
I first introduced you to Dr. Thomas Cowan in the podcast episode released a few weeks ago entitled “How (& Why) The post Why Your Heart Is Not A Pump (& What Most Doctors Don’t Know About The True Cause Of Heart Disease). appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
At last year’s Biohackers’ Summit in London, I met an intriguing 65 year old man named Veli-Jussi Jalkanen. This guy goes by the nickname The post An Anti-Aging Chat With A 65-Year-Old Finnish Businessman Who Plays Tennis Left & Right Handed, Defies Modern “Unhealthy” Clothing Fashion & Invented The Most Unique Chair In The World. appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
October 26, 2016 Podcast: 361: 12 Futuristic Inventions That Could Save Your Life, The Best Way To Purify Your Water, The post 361: 12 Futuristic Inventions That Could Save Your Life, The Best Way To Purify Your Water, How To Fight Food Cravings & More! appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
Your blood is a river. Food shouldn’t drain your energy, period. Your adrenal glands need to be stressed strategically. Eating The post Blood Oxygenation Tips, Negative Calorie Foods, Self-Testing Your Adrenals & More: Yuri Elkaim’s 7 Commandments Of Energy appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
September 28, 2016 Podcast: 360: What Your Poop Can Tell You About Your Health, How To Heal Tendons & Ligaments The post 360: What Your Poop Can Tell You About Your Health, How To Heal Tendons & Ligaments Faster, Natural Ways To Decrease Cortisol & More! appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
Peter Shankman, my guest in this podcast, truly believes that ADD and ADHD are good for you. He believes they’re The post Why ADD And ADHD Are Good For You (And Supplements, Foods & Lifestyle Strategies To Help With ADD & ADHD). appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
Born without genetic gifts, my podcast guest today was once a weak and scrawny young man, who set out on The post Pulling 8,800 Pound Fire Trucks By The Hair, Juggling Flaming Kettlebells, Discovering Underground Herbs & More: Logan Christopher & The Lost Empire Herbs Podcast. appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
It’s not often I read a book that is less than 100 pages long and I fold over and highlight The post How (& Why) To Eat More Vegetables, Why A Plant Is Like An Upside-Down Human, Little-Known Superfood Plants & More! appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
Dr. John Rusin has a lot of alphabet letters after his name. He is, after all, Dr. John Rusin, PT, DPT, The post 7 Cutting-Edge Physical Therapy & Recovery Techniques You Can Use To Heal Your Body Fast. appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
Neil Strauss is an American author, journalist and ghostwriter, perhaps best known for his controversial best-selling book The Game: Penetrating the Secret The post The Art Of Hacking Your Brain Without Smart Drugs: A Podcast With Immersive Journalist, Adventurer & Author Neil Strauss. appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
On several recent podcasts, I’ve mentioned that (especially when I’ve been traveling and have limited equipment), one of my key, The post A New Way To Get Unstoppable Conditioning, Maximum Strength, Speed, Power & Muscle…In 3 Hours Per Week (Or Less). appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
Do you ever get headaches after working on a computer for a long time? Eye strain? Mild irritation? Brain fog? The post How Your Computer Monitor Is Slowly Killing Your Eyes, And What You Can Do About It. appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
Meet the guys from MindPump podcast. The hosts – who traveled all the way up from San Jose to descend upon my my house in The post The Mysterious Kuwait Muscle-Building Phenomenon, The Too-Much-Protein Myth, Anabolic Triggering Sessions & More With The MindPump Podcast Crew. appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
Do you know your chronotype? Until two weeks ago, I didn’t. Turns out, I’m a “lion” chronotype (with a strong The post The Best Time Of Day To Exercise, Have Sex, Take Supplements, Read A Book, Take A Nap & More! appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
September 14, 2016 Podcast: 359: Do Blenders Damage Food Nutrients, Why Weightlifting Makes You A Faster Runner, How To Boost The post 359: Do Blenders Damage Food Nutrients, Why Weightlifting Makes You A Faster Runner, How To Boost Dopamine Levels & More! appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
Warning: I get hypnotized in this podcast and it may make you sleepy when you listen, so please don’t do The post In Which Ben Greenfield Is Hypnotized Live On A Podcast (And 3 Embarrassing Personal Admissions From Ben). appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
What do the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kanye West, Johnny Cash, The Black Crowes, Slayer, Jay Z, James Blake, Dixie Chicks, The post How To Lose 131 Pounds By Eating Meat: The Rick Rubin Podcast appeared first on Ben Greenfield Fitness - Diet, Fat Loss and Performance Advice.
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