Boundless Life

Joseph De Sena (pictured) is 44 years old. His racing resume is the stuff of legends - over 50 ultra-endurance events overall and 14 Ironman events (in one year alone). Most of his races are 100 miles or more with a few traditional marathons in the mix. (He once said that running a 26.2 marathon distance was “adorable.”) To put things in perspective, Joe raced the Vermont 100, the Lake Placid Ironman and the Badwater Ultra… all in one week. The elevation climb for the 135-mile Badwater race, which starts hundreds of feet below sea level in Death Valley, is over 8,500 feet up to Mt. Whitney and temperatures soar into the 120’s. Joe also biked cross-country in the Furnace Creek 508 which has been coined “The Toughest 48 Hours in Sport.” Joe’s other athletic achievements include: - Raid International Ukatak: Canada, January 2001 - IditaSport: Alaska February, 2001 (1st place) - Odyssey Adventure Race: Big Island, Va., March 2001 - OAR Beast of the East: Clayton Lakes, Va., April 2001 (1st place) - Raid The North Extreme: Newfoundland, June 2001 (13th place out of 42) - Adrenaline Rush: Dublin, Ireland, July 2001 - Discovery World Championships: St. Moritz, Switzerland August, 2001 And Joe is CEO and Co-founder of the popular Spartan Race series.With over 80 events planned for 2014, Reebok Spartan Race is making obstacle racing one of the fastest growing sports in the world. This international, timed event series features races at three distances (Sprint, Super and Beast), culminating each year in World Championship finals – $300,000 in cash and prizes were awarded in 2013 alone. While featuring competitive elite heats, Reebok Spartan Races are for athletes of all levels and abilities and are geared toward ripping people off their couches and getting them into the outdoors, living a fitter life.  Joe just wrote a new book entitled "Spartan Up!: A Take-No-Prisoners Guide to Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Peak Performance in Life" and in this audio episode, we're going to delve into Joe's book, and how you can live a Spartan lifestyle while achieving peak performance in your own life. This is just Part 1. Part 2 is going to be YOUR questions for Joe. So leave your questions in the comments section under this show, and we'll get to them in Part 2! If you enjoyed this episode, you should also check out: -Look, Feel and Perform Like An Ancient Spartan Warrior – How To Become An Absolute Physical Beast -Train Like The Lone Survivor – 3 Books That Will Turn You Into A Beast: Spartan, SEALFIT and Obstacle Racing Book Reviews -The Ultimate Guide to Get Ready for an Obstacle Race, Mud Run, Spartan Race or Tough Mudder. Questions, comments or feedback about Joe DeSana and the Spartan lifestyle? Do you like Joe's take-no-prisoners approach or do you think he's too extreme? Do you have questions for Joe or Ben? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com, along with your questions for Joe!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/272 Dr. Jack Kruse is one of those guys who truly unlocked the secrets of healing and optimizing the human machine, both inside and out. In other episodes, Dr. Kruse has come on the BenGreenfieldFitness podcast to talk about.. -"How To Live Like A Polar Bear And Eat Like A Great White Shark".. -"How To Biohack The Ultimate Healthy Home".. -"How You Can Use Cold Thermogenesis To Perform Like Lance Armstrong And Michael Phelps".. And today, in a preview of Dr. Kruse's brand new Optimal Reset program, we delve into 9 ways to push the reset button on your body, including: -Why Paleo diets are lacking and the foods you need to include to go a step beyond Paleo... -What you need in your kitchen to make your kitchen optimal (including where bamboo fits in).. -The one most important test you need to get to see if you are sensitive to leptin.. -Two practical ways to get started with cold thermogenesis today.. -What Apple knows about your cell phone that you don't.. -Why magnetic sleep pads so popular among biohackers could actually be bad for you.. -What the three most important blood tests are to ask your doctor for or get tested.. -One simple and easy way to find a doctor who will actually support your biohacks.. -Why women have so much trouble losing weight.. -------------------------- Resources Mentioned In This Episode General -The Optimal Reset -Jack's free "Biohacking 101" course Food -The Nori seaweed Ben wraps all his salads in -Organic herbs from Mountain Rose Herbs -Organic, grass fed meat that you can order bulk Kitchen -Bamboo cooking utensils -Cast iron cookware Resetting Leptin -a "reverse T3 test" -Install “Flux” on computer so it dims at night -Wear Encoder wristband -Wear blue light blocking glasses, especially for evening computer use. Recommend Gunnar. -Install low blue light bulbs, and put blue light blocker screen on computer -Jack's redox article Cold Thermogenesis (CT) -CoolFatBurner.com vest Reducing EMF -Use dirty electricity filters in main rooms of house (recommend Greenwave filters) -Use airtube headset on phone (recommend “Envi airtube“) Creating Optimal Sleep -Reverse Osmosis filter -Whole House Structured water filter (that Ben uses) -The Magnetico sleep mat -The Biomat sleep mat (sleep on or put your water on) Blood Tests -HS-CRP/DHEA/Vitamin D -WellnessFX testing Finding A Doctor -HealthProfs.com -FunctionalMedicine.org -Naturopathic.org -PrimalDocs.com -PaleoPhysiciansNetwork.com -CuroSeven.com (for the UK) Healing Your Hormones - The Heal Your Hormones bootcamp -23andme genetic testing -------------------------- The Optimal Reset The Optimal Reset is a free 90 Day program with Dr. Kruse (and special guests including myself) to help you reverse disease, lose weight, clean up your diet, get in shape, heal your hormones, build your medical team and more. Speakers include: -Dr. Bonlie on Super-Detoxing Magnetism... -Ben Greenfield on Biohacking Sports Performance... -Dave Asprey on Stress -Ameer Rosic on Sleep -Dr. Kendal Stewart from Neurobiologix on Fertility -Heather Brown from eMeals on Meal Planning -Dr. Bhavesh Patel on Path to Optimal for Busy Executives -Gretchen Bronson on The Affordable Care Act -Michael Neuert on How to Prevent EMFs in Your Home -Dr. Tim Jackson on Why We Have Trouble Losing Weight -Dr. John Sorrentino on Dentistry -Evan Brand on Our Nature Deficiency The webinars are free for the first 24 hours of the live presentation and the entire Optimal Reset package can also be purchased to listen at your own rate. Click here to register for free for the Optimal Reset now to get the full schedule and list of special offers and bonuses.. ..and leave your questions, comments and feedback about the "9 Ways to Push the Reset Button On Your Body" at BenGreenfieldFitness.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BJ Tucker is a long distance runner, health advocate, father of 5 and has been married for 28 years. His journey started 2 1/2 years ago when he was tired of being overweight, tired and not able to walk up a flight of stairs without losing his breath. So he started eating plants. And running. And eliminating alcohol and grains. Since then he has lost 75 pounds, and become a successful long distance runner with achievements like back-to-back marathons. BJ recently featured my "10 Steps To Mastering A Plant Based Diet" post on his website. Why was BJ so interested in that? Because BJ is a self-described "plant-powered athlete". He eats no meat. So in today's audio podcast, I ask BJ: Questions: -How did you lose 75 pounds over the past 2 years? -Where did alcohol fit into the picture for you? -How do you manage to eat a plant-based diet and yet go, as Vinnie Tortorich says, "NSNG"? Aren't grains very common on a plant-based diet? -It's no secret that plant-based diets often contradict what I personally recommend here at BenGreenfieldFitness - namely a high-fat diet combined with avoidance of long, slow cardio. But you eat a plant-based diet and run long distances. Are you concerned about your blood work, hormones or gut, or do you pay attention to that? -What's your running protocol look like? Do you have any special strategies you want to share, such as run-walk protocols, pacing methods, etc? -Do you strength train, and if so, what do you do? -How do you manage 5 kids, a successful marriage and long distance running? Any tips for our audience? -Does your family also eat a plant-based diet? If so, do your kids ever ask about eating meat? Do you have questions, comments or feedback about how to lose 75 pounds by eating plants? Leave your questions, comments and feedback at BenGreenfieldFitness.com and BJ or I will reply!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry Murray is a guy I have had my eye on for awhile. Every once in a while he mysteriously pops up on a forum or Facebook thread I'm following, and talks about just having killed some ultra-race out in the middle of nowhere, or completed an epic mountain run... ...on nothing but a bit of butter or coconut oil the day before. He's doing some crazy workouts in a fasted state, and yet managing to pull off amazing feats of physical performance. And furthermore, he's not a diet hack - the dude actually knows his stuff - with a degree in Chemistry (BSc) and a Masters (MSc) in Sports Nutrition. He works with professional cyclists, triathletes, distance runners and last year worked as Sports Nutritionist to the BMC Professional Cycling Team. Yes, that BMC Professional Cycling Team. Like I mentioned, Barry is also a competitive endurance athlete himself and races in ultramarathon events. He represented his country at the 2011 World Ultra Trail Championships, and has won several ultra trail marathons, placed 2nd at one of the UK’s toughest 100mile ultras, and has also set national records for trail routes over the Dublin mountains. So how does Barry (pictured right) do it? You find out in today's audio interview, in which Barry and I talk about: -How Barry got into fasted workouts... -An overview of the mechanism, function and exactly what happens inside your body when you combine fasting and exercise... -The steps to becoming fat-adapted, and how long it takes... -What types of workouts, athletes and sports fasting and exercise is good for, not not good for... -Whether elite or world class athletes combine fasting and exercising or racing... -What happens when fasting and exercise go wrong... -How today's Primal and Paleo recommendations can mislead people... -How to get started with fasted exercise, where it can take you, and how far you can go... Additional Resources: -How To Turn Yourself Into A Fat Burning Machine By Fasting For 24 Hours Then Going Out And Do Monster Workouts Without Bonking. -A Deep Dive Into Ketosis: How Navy Seals, Extreme Athletes & Busy Executives Can Enhance Physical and Mental Performance With The Secret Weapon of Ketone Fuel. -The Great Ketogenic Ironman Experiment – Can You Go Low-Carb And Be A Fast Endurance Athlete Without Destroying Your Body? -Jack Kruse Tells You How To Live Like A Polar Bear And Eat Like A Great White Shark. -Barry's website: www.OptimumNutrition4Sport.com Do you have questions about combining fasting and exercise? Comments or feedback from the interview? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/271 Feb 12, 2014 Podcast: When Is It Safe To Exercise After Being Sick, Vinegar For Fat Loss, Mucus In Your Stool, How To Fix Your Colon, Why Your Stomach Sticks Out, Can A Yeast Infection Cause Alcohol Cravings, and Building Swim Endurance. Have a podcast question for Ben? Use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, Skype “pacificfit” or use the “Ask Ben” form... but be prepared to wait - we prioritize audio questions over text questions. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can get these News Flashes hot off the presses if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. Here’s why cheaters, dopers & steroid users shouldn’t be allowed back into the sport afterwards. Problem #1 with the “Vitamin C & Vitamin E ruin endurance” study - they used dl (synthetic) form of Vitamin E. Problem #2 with the “Vitamin C & Vitamin E ruin endurance” study - they used ascorbic acid (fake) form of Vitamin C. (I also mention American Nutraceuticals Vitality C and SuperBerry) ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: March 1-6, 2014: PrimalCon Vacation Tulum Mexico 2014! Join Ben and Jessa Greenfield, Mark Sisson, Cate Shanahan, Darryl Edwards, and other leaders in the Paleo (plus Brock), Primal and Ancestral Health community to celebrate healthy living in style - at the magnificent Dreams Tulum Resort and Spa, an all-inclusive 5-star resort on the Mayan Riviera. You'll be immersed in outdoor fitness workouts, luxurious health food, exploring Mayan ruins, lots of beach time, fun in the sun - and much more! Click here to get in now, and be sure to tell them Ben Greenfield sent you to get all-star treatment! Ben's new book has been released. Pre-order it now and get entered into a raffle for over $5000 in swag! Just visit BeyondTrainingBook.com - and be sure to spread the word, contribute to the cause and change the way people exercise forever at Rally.org/BeyondTraining. Grab this Official Ben Greenfield Fitness Gear package that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. And of course, this week's top iTunes review - gets some BG Fitness swag straight from Ben - leave your review for a chance to win some! ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: As compiled, deciphered, edited and sometimes read by Brock Skywalker Armstrong, the Podcast "Sidekick". When Is It Safe To Exercise After Being Sick? Daniel asks: He has been diagnosed with pneumonia and has been off training for 3 days already. Aside from wanting to heal quickly, not get too out of shape, and mitigate the damage from the antibiotics - he also would like to know how quickly he can return to training once he is better. In my response I recommend: - My article "Can you Exercise IF You're Sick" -Electrostimulation -Vibration Vinegar For Fat Loss Eric asks: He would like to hear your opinion of vinegar as a fat loss supplement. Is this a myth of should it be a part of your daily dietary consumption? In my response I recommend: -Raw, unpasteurized, gluten-free apple cider vinegar Mucus In Your Stool Holly asks: She has been using your Detox Gut Healing Pack for about 5 days and in the last 2 days she has noticed some mucus or jelly in her bowel motions. This worried her a bit as her nursing background tells her that is indicative of inflammation. She knows the pack is gentle and shouldn't be causing any inflammation but she would like to know what could be causing this and if you have heard of people having a mucus reaction before.   How To Fix Your Colon Josh asks: A family member has been diagnosed with colon cancer and had to have a large amount of his colon removed. They found the cancer while they were doing a routine appendectomy so now he has no appendix and very little colon. Is there any supplement or dietary advice you would give him? In my response I recommend: -Our previous podcast on the appendix -Probiotics -Vitamin D spray or liquid -Colorectal Recovery Program Why Your Stomach Sticks Out Michael asks: He has fairly low body fat but for some reason his stomach sticks out and makes him look fat even though he is not fat. Do you have any suggestions, diet or exercise, that could get rid of this abdominal distention? In my response I recommend: -Autoimmune Paleo diet -SCD Diet Can A Yeast Infection Cause Alcohol Cravings? Richard asks: Over the last few years he has needed to drink more and more wine in order to get the same effect. It's almost like a craving - he opens a bottle and keeps going until "the job is done" rather than just enjoying a glass. He feels that it is a sugar craving and is wondering if it could be candida (he also wonders if the candida could have contributed to his needing a heart bypass a few years ago). His plan to kill the candida by drinking hefty amounts of New Zealand pinot noir doesn't seem to be working :) Could you talk about what candida is and how to get rid of it? In my response I recommend: -Detox Gut Healing Pack -Berberine by ThorneFX -Passionflower -Oil of oregano -Enteric coated garlic capsules-Brock also mentions Richard's Book "Life After a Bypass" Building Swim Endurance Sebastian asks: He is new to triathlon (he has a strong cycling background and is a decent runner) and is having trouble building his swim endurance. He can only swim 50m at a time before he gets very out of breath and has to stop. How can he build his aerobic capacity for swimming? What is the best way for him to build his swimming distance from 50m to 750m and so on? In my response I recommend: -Swim Snorkel (add a CardioCap for a hypoxia effect, highly recommended) -PowerLung -VASA Trainer (+ Elevation Training Mask for added effect) -SwimSmooth book ----------------------------------------------------- -- And don't forget to go to BenGreenfieldFitness.com/love! -- 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! Podcast music from 80s Fitness (Reso Remix) by KOAN Sound. Buy this track now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Greer is one bad-ass old dude. I first met Mike at the Become Superhuman live event. The guy wandered into our morning workout and proceeded to destroy a handful of fit young guys and girls at burpees, lunges, push-ups and Turkish get-ups. With his Ironman gear and well-tanned skin, I figured he was one of these 50-some year-old triathlete workout enthusiasts. Then I found out he was 75. As I got to know him, one of the first things I learned about Mike Greer is this: just call him Greer. The guy has worn many hats over the years: entrepreneur who has started over eight businesses, a military career as a retired Lt. Colonel, a football player, a seven-time Ironman triathlete, the past president of the board of USA Triathlon, the president of the board and CEO of the Obstacle Racing Association, in the Texas Triathlon Hall of Fame, a father, grandfather, and a freaking great-grandfather...the list goes on and on and on. Greer has what he calls “Eleven Points of Healthy Ageless Living”, and in this audio podcast episode, we delve into his anti-aging tips and ageless living secrets, including: -What Greer means when he says "healthy, ageless living"... -How to live an active sex life as you get older, and why you need to do it... -Greer's tips for eating to live as long as possible... -Greer's exercise protocol for healthy, ageless living... -Why holding a grudge is one of the worst things you can do for your longevity... -How stress can actually make you live longer... -Greer's biggest mistake he's made that you can learn from... -Greer's biggest tip for achieving amazing feats of physical performance without destroying your body... If you enjoyed this episode, you may also want to tune into: -7 Natural Anti-Aging Strategies That Will Stop Your Body From Getting Prematurely Old And Worn-Down. -Why You’re Aging Faster And 5 Things You Can Do About It. -The Zen Of Aging: How To Stay Fit and Look Amazing As You Get Older. Questions, comments or feedback about Mike Greer and his anti-aging tips? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Podcast covers natural remedies for snoring, weight training for endurance athletes, D-ribose benefits for heart health, losing weight with low thyroid, marathon training without muscle loss, and sports nutrition for females. Also discusses foam rolling impact on performance, prolonged sitting effects, and vitamin D usefulness

In this special app exclusive interview, podcast sidekick Brock Skywalker Armstrong sits down with Mark Kennedy to talk about his new iPhone app (soon to be Android) called Fuel My Run - the first running app that lets you track your workouts, while helping you take in enough fuel to finish your run strong. Mark is a former Kinesiologist that applies his knowledge with vigor to his day-to-day life. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada. Mark’s past experiences include working as an Exercise Therapist within a clinical setting and as a Personal Trainer. His work involved conducting ergonomic work-site assessment, rehabilitating injured workers back into the workplace, training professional athletes, performing fitness assessments and prescribing sport-specific fitness routines. Find out more at www.healthynomics.com During the interview we mention: -Mark's blog and podcast -FuelMyRun on iTunes -This podcast with Dr Stellingwerff See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/269 Jan 29, 2014 Podcast: Which supplements can you replace with real food, how to grow more facial hair, calories in protein vs. amino acids, are energy drinks acidic, can healthy foods be inflammatory, and how yo-yo dieting destroys your metabolism. Have a podcast question for Ben? Use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, Skype “pacificfit” or use the “Ask Ben” form... but be prepared to wait - we prioritize audio questions over text questions. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can get these News Flashes hot off the presses if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. Interesting: The effects of caffeine, nicotine, ethanol, and tetrahydrocannabinol on exercise performance. 3-6 cups of coffee per day hydrate you just as well as water. Mmm…beet juice with your coffee anyone? LOTS of beet juice? Feeling an urge to snack, hunger or cravings? Maybe you just need to go exercise. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: March 1-6, 2014: PrimalCon Vacation Tulum Mexico 2014! Join Ben and Jessa Greenfield, Mark Sisson, Robb Wolf, Cate Shanahan, Darryl Edwards, and other leaders in the Paleo (plus Brock), Primal and Ancestral Health community to celebrate healthy living in style - at the magnificent Dreams Tulum Resort and Spa, an all-inclusive 5-star resort on the Mayan Riviera. You'll be immersed in outdoor fitness workouts, luxurious health food, exploring Mayan ruins, lots of beach time, fun in the sun - and much more! Click here to get in now, and be sure to tell them Ben Greenfield sent you to get all-star treatment! How to REV the Human Machine: Recover Your Body. Your human body is capable of "superhuman" performance and recovery if you are given the proper user's manual. 60-minute Livestream class Friday, January 31st at 12:00PM PST. Register NOW! Ben's new book has been released. Pre-order it now and get entered into a raffle for over $5000 in swag! Just visit BeyondTrainingBook.com. Get in on the single most in-depth, life-changing paleo event EVER. Created & hosted By the World’s Biggest Paleo Community. Register now for PaleoCon. Grab this Official Ben Greenfield Fitness Gear package that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. And of course, this week's top iTunes review - gets some BG Fitness swag straight from Ben - leave your review for a chance to win some! ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: As compiled, edited and sometimes read by Brock, the Ben Greenfield Fitness Podcast "sidekick". Which Supplements Can You Replace With Real Food? Anil asks:He wants to have six-pack abs, good shoulders, biceps and triceps but he doesn't want to take any protein powders or supplements - he only wants to use real natural foods. Is this possible and if he doesn't use supplements how much longer will it take to achieve?   How To Grow More Facial Hair Beard asks:He wants to grow a bad-ass beard but he has very patchy facial hair growth right now. Is there any food, supplement, cream, or ointment he can use to help grow a better beard? In my response I recommend: -Emu oil -Amia oil -Lifeshotz -Hormone Pack (better than testosterone supplements which may get converted into DHT)  Calories in Protein vs. Amino Acids Connor asks:He is wondering how we actually get calories from protein. When he looks at the back of a particular protein supplement it shows 4 calories per gram of protein but when he looks at a bottle of amino acids it has zero calories in it. How does this work? Also, how could this relate to staying in ketosis? In my response I recommend: -MAP -This Endurance Planet episode on amino acids Are Energy Drinks Acidic? EnergyDrink asks:Her grandson (21 years old) is consuming 6 to 8 Monster Energy drinks per day and is complaining of bad stomach cramps and coughing up blood. Could the Monster drinks be causing this problem? In my response I recommend: -Erosive potential of energy drinks on the dentine surface Can Healthy Foods Be Inflammatory? Glen asks: He read the book called The Plan by Lyn-Genet Recitas. What do you think of The Plan's strategy to finding foods that may be inflammatory to your system? What are your criticisms or praises of the systems set forth in this book? In my response I recommend: -Paleo Autoimmune diet -Inflammation Factor website How Yo-Yo Dieting Destroys Your Metabolism Jessica asks:She is a 22-year-old former Div 1 Tennis player. She has been yo-yo dieting for a while now (between 23% and 12% body fat). She is worried that she has hurt her metabolism through this yo-yoing. In my response I recommend: -Ben Recommends -Perfect Health Diet -Calorie Myth ----------------------------------------------------- -- And don't forget to go to BenGreenfieldFitness.com/love! -- 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! Podcast music from 80s Fitness (Reso Remix) by KOAN Sound. Buy this track now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.