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https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/274 In this special podcast episode, I take you into the ultimate gut reboot with special guest Tim Jackson - along with high protein diet damage, irradiated fish, getting fit in 4 minutes and much more! Get a $50 discount on ANY consultation or service from Dr. Tim Jackson at HealYourBody.org when you use code "BEN" or mention this podcast. Leave your questions, comments and feedback at BenGreenfieldFitness.com, and remember to click here to go subscribe and leave the show a rating in iTunes! ------------------------------------ New Flashes In This Episode You can get even more news flashes just like this every day by following Ben on Twitter. -The very last rules in this article are pure weight loss/plateau gold. -Contrary to popular belief, you actually burn more calories if you run a mile vs. walking a mile. -How to get fit in a few minutes a week and READ THE LAST PARAGRAPH. -High protein intake is NOT synonymous with smoking, and the high protein study was pretty flawed. Here’s why, from the guys at Examine.com. Also, here's another good breakdown of this study from Denise Minger at RawFoodSOS.com and another one from Mark Sisson at MarksDailyApple.com. -Before you stuff butter and coconut milk down the hatch indiscriminately, you may want to read this. -Radiation concerns? You should probably worry more about flying on an airplane than eating “irradiated” fish. -Pre-order Ben's new book 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. Want some free hidden chapters, audio clips and videos from the book? Check out the Beyond Training book torrent at BenGreenfieldFitness.com/torrent! -Grab this Official Ben Greenfield Fitness Gear package that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. ------------------------------------ The Ultimate Gut Reboot Podcast You may remember Tim Jackson (pictured left) from the very popular article that appeared here a few weeks ago entitled Broken Gut to Big Butt: How A Busted Digestive System Can Make You Hormonally Fat. Tim also appears as a guest in Dr. Jack Kruse's "Optimal Reset" program. Dr. Tim Jackson received his undergraduate degree in Health science and chemistry from Wake Forest University in 2003. He completed his Doctorate in Physical Therapy(DPT) from the Medical University of SC in 2009. Realizing that manual therapy and orthopedic care helped only some of his patients, he began studying functional and environmental medicine, as well as digestive health, in an effort to help others achieve wellness. Dr. Tim is educated in nutritional biochemistry, digestive health and its systemic effects, as well as functional endocrinology. He recently completed the Spine portion of the Active Release Technique methodology, a system that addresses musculoskeletal trigger points and helps to expedite the healing process. Currently, Dr. Tim is working on his Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist certification. He also trained with Dr. Kendal Stewart, M.D. to learn the far-reaching implications of methylation deficits and their role in Neuro-immune syndromes. He combines his background in integrative medicine with the cutting-edge protocols developed by Dr. Stewart to optimize patient outcomes. Tim also offers long-distance consultations to help guide you through the process of addressing methylation. Unfortunately, this process requires much more than simply taking a L-5-methylfolate supplement, and you must address gut/digestive health, control inflammation, and address other SNP's (single nucleotide polymorphisms). During our discussion, you'll discover: -Why your mother and the health of her umbilical cord affects you for life... -Why digestive issues are becoming more and more common today... -The #1 best test to get to find out if you have a broken gut... -How high cortisol can damage your gut... -The best way to clean your liver... -How to do genetic testing and find out if you have polymorphisms that affect your gut... -Why you may not be making enough stomach acid, even if you're less than 35 years old... -Why you may not want to be taking probiotics every day... -How bacteria can move from your large intestine into your small intestine, and what you can do about it... -Why biofilm prevents you from obtaining optimal digestion... -And much more! Get a $50 discount on ANY consultation or service from Dr. Tim Jackson at HealYourBody.org when you use code "BEN" or mention this podcast. ------------------------------------ Resources Discussed In This Podcast -Pharmax labs probiotics for children -GI Effects 2200 Profile or CDSA through Metametrix (order via DirectLabs) -Adrenal Stress Index (ASI test) for cortisol -Adaptogenic herb TianChi to lower cortisol -24 urine hormone panel through DirectLabs -23andMe genetic testing -http://www.mthfrsupport.com/ and http://www.geneticgenie.com for importing 23andme results -The best stress management tips and techniques for healing the gut -Betaine Hydrochloride supplements for healing the gut -L-Glutathione for detoxing and healing the gut -L5-Methyl-Folate supplements for addressing methylation issues -Addressing mineral deficiencies through 15-20mg of zinc picolinate and 4-6 drops of nascent iodine -Prescript Assist Probiotics -Bacterial Overgrowth Breath Test-Genova KIT -Enteric-coated peppermint oil and oil of oregano for bacterial overgrowth -InterPhase and Nattokinase for biofilm overgrowth -Ben's "sleep chamber": Biomat, Blue Light Blocking Glasses, Infrared Light Therapy, EarthPulse, Passionflower Extract, Five Minute Journal. -Tim Jackson's Facebook page -Tim Jackson's e-mail -Dr. Jack Kruse's "Optimal Reset" program. ------------------------------------ Leave your questions, comments and feedback at BenGreenfieldFitness.com, and remember to click here to go subscribe and leave the show a rating in iTunes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the article "Underground Training Tactics For Enhancing Endurance – Part 1", I introduce you to the concept of using things like resisted, restricted and hypoxic breathing to significantly increase your oxygen utilization, your lung power, your VO2 max, and your inspiratory and expiratory muscle strength and endurance. In that article, I mention a "PowerLung", which is a special portable restricted breathing device that I personally use when I'm driving around in my car, watching a movie, or waiting in line at the airport as a way to squeeze in a quick lung workout. I keep the Powerlung in my bag and just pull it out whenever I know I have a chance to boost my VO2max. It seems like cheating, but I can actually exercise my lungs just about anytime, anyplace. But how does the PowerLung thing actually work, is it proven, and can you actually increase your VO2 max without exercising? In today's audio podcast, I interview Greg Wells, Ph.D., the Assistant Professor of the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education at the University of Toronto and Associate Scientist of Physiology and Experimental Medicine at The Hospital for Sick Children. During our interview, you'll learn: -Which hidden muscles use over 15% of your energy needs during exercise... -The 2 best ways to do resisted breath training... -How your body pulls precious blood away from your arms and legs if you have weak breathing muscles... -Why breathing in and out of a straw isn't a good idea... -The sets and reps you should use for potent resisted breath training workout... -How resisted breathing is different than hypoxic training... -Why doing breath training the wrong way can increase body acidity... -What kind of resisted breath devices to use if you have asthma or other lung issues... -How resisted training could actually give you a six-pack abs... -And much more! ----------------------------------------- Resources: -The PowerLung (use code BGF025 for 25% discount) -Study: Respiratory Muscle Power Before and After Training -White Paper: The Importance of Respiratory Muscle Training Inspiratory and Expiratory Muscles. -The Sick Kids Foundation (10% of proceeds when you use code BGF025 at PowerLung.com go to the Sick Kids Foundation) Questions, comments or feedback about the Powerlung? Leave you thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special podcast episode, which is a recording from my PrimalCon presentation in Tulum Mexico, you'll learn endurance biohacking tips, anti-aging tips, fat loss tips and much more! All the resources I talk about in this presentation can be found by clicking here (will open in a new window). Topics I cover (slides below) include: -Why the human body has natural endurance... -Why the least important thing you need to prioritize is your stamina... -6 ways to maximize fat oxidation... -4 tricks to stand all day without getting tired... -One powerful breathing technique you can use to enhance workouts and races... -How to instantly drop your heartrate by 10 beats... -5 ways you can stop electromagnetic damage to your body now... -The best blood and gut tests to get... -2 of the best apps for building brain power... -Why soft tissue work is one of the best ways to keep your joints from damage... -How just 5 minutes per day can maximize your health... 10 Ways To Biohack Endurance from Ben GreenfieldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The mighty Dave Asprey joins us today to put the mold-free icing on the cake with Part 3 of the popular "How To Biohack The Ultimate Healthy Home" series. In part 1 of this series with Dr. Jack Kruse, we talked about lowering your exposure to EMF, artificial light and other biological assailants in the episode "How To Biohack The Ultimate Healthy Home: Part 1"... ...and in part 2, we spoke with green architect Stephanie Horowitz about ways your home can be built or modified to make it a healthier place to live: How To Biohack The Ultimate Healthy Home: Part 2, with Stephanie Horowitz... And today, Dave and I delve into the truth about mold in your home, mycotoxins in your body, and what you can do about it, including: ------------------------ -Why mold is a serious problem in homes these days, and where a company called "Dupont" fits in... -Why even a brand new home could have mold... -The best test to know if you have mold issues in your home... -Three ways to fix your body after mold exposure... -How to test your blood for mold and mycotoxins... -Which genes make you more susceptible to mold, and how to test your genes... -Easy hacks can you add to your home to keep mold from getting there in the first place... -And the one area of an airport you must avoid... ----------------------------------- About Dave Asprey Dave is founder of The Bulletproof Executive and a Silicon Valley investor and technology entrepreneur who spent 15 years and over $300,000 to hack his own biology. He lost 100 pounds without counting calories or excessive exercise, used techniques to upgrade his brain by more than 20 IQ points, and lowered his biological age while learning to sleep more efficiently in less time. Learning to do these seemingly impossible things transformed him into a better entrepreneur, a better husband, and a better father. From private brain EEG facilities hidden in a Canadian forest to remote monasteries in Tibet, from Silicon Valley to the Andes, Dave has used hacking techniques and tried everything on himself. Be sure to check out Dave's "Upgraded Self" website for all his featured biohacks. ----------------------------------- Resources Discussed In This Episode -Dave's mold and mycotoxins talk at the Become Superhuman Live Event -Environmental Relative Mold Index -American Air Testing -Mold Profile and Mycotoxin Panel blood testing -23andme genetic testing -Amy Yasko's book - Genetic Bypass: Using Nutrition To Bypass Genetic Mutations -Bulletproof Upgraded Coconut Charcoal -Edible clay -Cholestyramine -HEPA filters Do you have questions about mold in your home, mycotoxin exposure or anything else Dave Asprey talked about? Leave your thoughts in the comments at BenGreenfieldFitness.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/273 Feb 26, 2014 Podcast: Do-It-Yourself Fix For Leg Length Discrepancies, Which Chocolate Is Good For You, Best Ways To Learn More About Health, Exercise and Nutrition, How To Increase Balance, How To Naturally Increase Fertility, and The Best Supplements for Inflammation. Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right, 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+. Ben mentions his new Biomat from BenGreenfieldFitness.com/biomat. Another VERY good reason NOT to check your email right before that big workout or race. I KNEW that second glass of wine in the evening would come to good use... How you can your bread & eat it too (my wife does this 1x/week). In the bread news flash, Ben mentions "Hard Red Wheat" from the Palouse and this sourdough starter. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: We mention a new premium episode - a 1 hour audio recording in which Ben Greenfield helps Nate (who gave permission for Ben to record and release this episode) with inflammation, power, shoulder injuries, anti-aging, fashion and more! 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. Want some free hidden chapters, audio clips and videos from Beyond Training? Check out the Beyond Training book torrent at BenGreenfieldFitness.com/torrent! 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". Do-It-Yourself Fix For Leg Length Discrepancies Ben asks: He has Short Leg Syndrome and is wondering who to see and what the treatments are for it. His chiropractor just wants to give him lifts. In my response I recommend: -This article on SI joint correction exercises -This video on how to self adjust your SI joint -Run With No Pain -An inversion table Which Chocolate Is Good For You? Bill asks: There is a new Dark Chocolate product out called Zen Evo Dark Chocolate. There are some different options: one with caffeine, one with Vitamin D and one plain. What are your thoughts on this product and dark chocolate in general... he knows that you are a fan! In my response I recommend: -Use code BEN for 20% discount at Zen Evo Dark Chocolate. -Evolved Eating chocolates and bacon truffles -Organic Cacao Nibs Best Ways To Learn More About Health, Exercise and Nutrition Erin asks: She has been listening to the show for 2 years and is always blown away. What do you do on a daily basis to keep up to date with the knowledge to have specific recommendations and the latest studies. How do you prepare for the podcast? Do you get the questions ahead of time and do research or do you just have things on hand to reference? Can you give and specific recommendations for someone who wants to be... more like you? In my response I recommend: -Stone Hearth Newsletters -Life Extension Magazine -QuickAndDirtyTips.com Nutrition Diva -NSCA Journals-Z-Health -Functional Medicine Certification -Examine website and book -Superhuman Coach Network How To Increase Balance Michelle asks: She had an acoustic neuroma tumour in her brain. She had surgery in 2001 to debulk the tumour and she lost all hearing and her vestibular nerve on her right side. She knows that her left side compensates for her right side but are the imbalances she has today from the surgery or just regular imbalances? Can she improve them with one legged exercises? She has trouble with one legged balances and has to really focus or grab on to something. Is there anything she can do to improve her balance? In my response I recommend: -My article on How To Increase Balance -Envi airtubes-Z-Health How To Naturally Increase Fertility Mike and Laura asks: They want to have a baby. He is already training for a race and she is wondering if things like riding a bike and taking ice baths will hurt his "swimmers". He wants to know what kind of food or supplements guys can take to help maintain or enhance his fertility. Any other advice for people trying to conceive? In my response I reccomend: -Dave Asprey's Better Baby Book -Chris Kresser's Healthy Baby Code -Cod Liver Oil (e.g. Superessentials) - 6-8g/day -Vitamin D - 2000IU/day -Whole Foods Vitamin C - 2g/day -Any of the following herbs used regularly:-Red Raspberry Leaf -Nettle Leaf -Dandelion -Alfalfa -Red Clover -Maca -Vitex/Chaste Tree Berry -Folate - 2000-5000mcg/day -Many of the nutrients above are in Fertility Blend for Men and Fertility Blend for Women-Consider progesterone cream WITH testing or sublingual progesterone-Shellfish or a good zinc supplement, best when combined with a B-Vitamin complex -Brazil nuts in the shell Best Supplements for Inflammation Rob asks: He is in rehab from coming off his bike last year and it is going well although he is in near constant muscular discomfort. He is avoiding NSAIDS and supplementing with Fish Oil, Magnesium and Tissue Salts. He saw some research that showed CLA had some pretty potent anti inflammatory properties. Have you seen that and do you think it is worth supplementing with? In my response I recommend: -Phenocane -Capraflex -Injury Pack ----------------------------------------------------- -- 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.

Curious what it’s like to do a consult with Ben? This is a 1 hour PREMIUM audio recording in which Ben Greenfield helps Nate (who gave permission for Ben to record and release this episode) with inflammation, power, shoulder injuries, anti-aging and more! Resources mentioned during this episode: -One-on-one consultation -Sweetbeat HRV app -Wireless Polar H7 heart rate monitor -Tinké -Beastie Ball -Eating Evolved for chocolates -Foundation exercise book -EnergyBits for spirulina/chlorella (use 10% code and FREE shipping code BEN) -Citicholine TianChi -EGCG Green Tea extract -Vitamin B complex -InflammationFactor.com -DEEP30 Whey Protein -CNS Tap Test -Dan John -Breathology book -Powerlung -Active Release Therapy -ColostrumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.