The Dr. Hyman Show The Biohacks Ben Greenfield No Longer Uses (and What He Does Instead)
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Aug 27, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, biohacker Ben Greenfield shares how his health practices have evolved over the years. He reveals the biohacks he no longer uses, emphasizing the shift towards simpler and sustainable routines. Ben explains how excessive exercise can be counterproductive and promotes balanced training for longevity. He also highlights the importance of community and family connections in enhancing well-being, alongside innovative recovery tools like light and oxygen therapies. His newfound focus on prioritizing relationships over extremes is both refreshing and insightful.
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Exercise Has A Goldilocks Zone
- Excessive chronic moderate or high intensity exercise can harm long-term cardiovascular and hormonal health.
- Ben recommends staying within ~150 min moderate and ~70 min vigorous exercise weekly to avoid inflammation and arterial damage.
Use Super-Slow Strength Sessions
- Try super-slow resistance training once or twice weekly for strength with low injury risk.
- Use machines, ARX, or time-under-tension sets (~120 seconds) to get maximal benefit quickly.
Prioritize Walking And Play
- Prioritize daily walking and play-based sport over chronic high-volume training.
- Combine slow weight sessions, walking, and occasional sport to preserve health and fitness.
