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https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/267 Jan 8, 2014 Podcast: How Root Canals Can Destroy Your Health, Natural Remedies for Stomach Ulcers, The Best Kind Of Garlic To Use, How to Get Rid Of Car Sickness, How Long Should You Rest After Interval Training, What Supplements To Use Before Workouts, and How To Train For An Ultramarathon? Have a podcast question for Ben? Click 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+. This may disturb strict fasting+exercise enthusiasts, but turns out that eating during your workout BOOSTS metabolism. Here's another sleep hack stack for you: one dropperful Kava Kava + Valerian Root + Passionflower. Holy cow, this is cool. You can run on water. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: Jan 12, 6:30pm Pacific/9:30pm Eastern: How To Detox Your Body For The New Year! It’s time to shatter dangerous detox myths, learn how to hit the reboot button on your body, and achieve a safe, nourishing, life-changing cleanse for the New Year. Visit the BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle to get in now! 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, 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! Want a done-for-you coaching package with Ben? Check out the new Black Box Coaching Package. Grab this Official Ben Greenfield Fitness Gear package that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. 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 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". How Root Canals Can Destroy Your Health Steve asks:Whats your take on root canals? I have seen and read alot of info by Dr. Mercola saying how bad they are . What are my options zirconia implant? Extraction partial i really dont wanna be toothless but i do wanna be healthy please help. In my response I recommend: -Root Canal Cover Up book -Metal Free formula-The following links to help find a biological dentist: Dental Amalgam Mercury Solutions Consumers for Dental Choice International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology Holistic Dental Association International Association of Mercury Safe Dentists Natural Remedies for Stomach Ulcers Anna asks:I have a question regarding stomach ulcer. I got one and I was wondering if you could tell me what I should do to fix my problem. In my response I recommend: -My top 7 ways to reduce stress -Mastic gum -High dose Vitamin C The Best Kind Of Garlic To Use Brian asks:My name is Brian and I am a firm believer in garlic raw and supplement form, I am wondering what is the best brand of garlic and what should I look for in the supplement? In my response I recommend: -Standardized garlic extract How to Get Rid Of Car Sickness Betsy asks:I live in Denver - we have a house in Breckenridge at 11,000 ft (near Mt. Quandary) . Since we have had kids, it's been difficult to make it up for weekend adventures. The last two times we have attempted mountain trips our almost 3 year old gets really car sick. The drive is about 1 hour 3 min. She has puked both times. The route isn't too too swirly. We've tried the regular advice - roll down the window (even though it's freakin' cold), light snack before we go - tell her to look out the window... No dice. In my response I recommend: -Acupressure wrist bands -Viban view limiting device How Long Should You Rest After Interval Training? Jacob asks:I do triathlon and had a question about training. I work out two to three times a day and when I swim, I always do intervals. My question is this: Should I do hard intervals in both bike and run workouts in the same day and then make the next day a recovery day? Or, besides swimming, keep the intervals to either the bike or the run for that day and then do the intervals in the other discipline the next day. I have heard of some cyclists smashing themselves with hard intervals twice a day and then going very easy on off days. I am wondering if this or if doing intervals everyday ( except for weekly rest day ) in just bike or the run is the the way to go. I would appreciate your input. In my response I recommend: -HRV testing -Dyanomemeter What Supplements To Use Before Workouts Peggah asks: So I read your personal vitamin regimen, and specifically, the supplements you take pre-workout. I don't take any pre-workout supplements now and was wondering if you had any recommendations. I workout usually after sitting at a desk for close to 10 hours, and feel like I would definitely benefit from having additional energy and would love to take something that would help me burn more fat/build more muscle. But I'm also not training for a triathlon or doing crazy-hard workouts, so I imagine (but am not sure) that something like the X2 Performance would be overkill. I'm 28, 5'4, 130lbs (would like to lose 10 and just get more toned), can run like 4 miles at a 10 min pace, workout 3-4 times a week, and generally do a combination of cardio and weights for 45 minutes at my apartment's gym. Anyway, if you have any thoughts on pre (or post) workout supplements for a pretty average gym-goer who wants to step it up a little, would love to hear your thoughts! In my response I recommend: -TianChi -Master Amino Pattern -Trace Liquid Minerals -Hormone Pack How To Train For An Ultramarathon James asks:My name is James STACIWA, I am a chiropractor in Newcastle, Australia & have been doing triathlons for about 4years now & I love the endurance side of things. In 2014 I plan on tackling a different beast, an Ironman in Jan, a 75k ultramarathon in the Victorian mountain country then a 100k north face ultramarathon in the nsw mountains. I was wondering if you would have any recommendations/suggestions for a training regime that would require me to go from ironman athlete to ultramarathon man? In my response I recommend: -Ask The Ultrarunner podcast at EndurancePlanet.com ----------------------------------------------------- -- 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.

If you read the article "Look, Feel and Perform Like An Ancient Spartan Warrior - How To Become An Absolute Physical Beast", then you know that in an effort to challenge my body and mind, I'm personally adding some epic events to my 2014 calendar, such as the Spartan Beast, the SEALFIT Academy and the SEALFIT Kokoro Camp. How about you? Do you want to know how to train, eat and think like the world's toughest fighters? Turn yourself into an absolute physical beast? Or perhaps just get the mental edge to be tough when it really counts? Then today's podcast with Commander Mark Divine (pictured above) is for you. Mark is the mastermind behind SEALFIT. His certifications, experience, and honors include: -CPA, New York State -BUD/s class 170 Honor man -SEAL TEAM 3 Platoon CDR -Commanding Officer, NR SEAL TEAM 1 -Commander, US Navy Reserves -Colonel, Kentucky Order of Colonels -Ambassador, SEAL (NSW) Foundation -Ashtanga Yoga Instructor training -Combat Defense Master Trainer -S.C.A.R.S. Military H2H instructor -Seido Karate: black belt -Goju Ryu Karate: black belt -Saito Ninjutsu: brown belt -Various CrossFit and Self Defense certifications Mark is the author of several forthcoming books, including 8 Weeks to SEALFIT, Way of the SEAL and Unbeatable Mind, and during this show, you'll discover: -Mark's unique story of how he went from financial accountant to Navy SEAL... -Some of the craziest things that happen during the Seal's infamous "Hell Week"... -Mark's top tip to deal with extreme cold and fluctuations in temperature... -2 potent tricks the Navy Seals use to deals with sleep deprivation... -5 components of fitness to make you extremely physically tough... -A sample workout to see if you're fit enough to be a Navy SEAL... -What the SEALs do about overtraining, and how to make sure you don't overtrain... Questions, comments or feedback about How To Train, Eat & Think Like The World's Toughest Fighters? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com and either myself or Commander Mark Divine will answer!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/266 Dec 31, 2013 Podcast: Is It Bad To Run In Cold Weather, How To Heal Head Injuries As Fast As Possible, Alternatives To Squats, Can Power or Speed or Strength Sports Build Endurance, How Endurance Training Can Make You Fat, and Hemp vs. Whey Protein. 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+. Good rule of thumb: combine morning coffee WITH morning sun when possible. Check this out - pretty cool that you can get fit just by “squeezing” your muscles. This is officially it - the secret to living as long as possible. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: Jan 12, 6:30pm Pacific/9:30pm Eastern: How To Detox Your Body For The New Year! It’s time to shatter dangerous detox myths, learn how to hit the reboot button on your body, and achieve a safe, nourishing, life-changing cleanse for the New Year. Visit the BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle to get in now! Want a done-for-you coaching package with Ben? Check out the new Black Box Coaching Package. Grab this Official Ben Greenfield Fitness Gear package that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. 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 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". Is It Bad To Run In Cold Weather? Ben says:He has heard that running in the cold (below the freezing point) is bad for the joints and the knees. Is this true? He does it and it seems to be doable. In my response I recommend: -Phenocane and Capraflex Pack How To Heal Head Injuries As Fast As Possible Billy says:He was on a trail run when he tripped and hit his head on a rock and now he has a concussion. Do you have any advice on how to heal his head in time for a race in January? In my response I recommend the following for fixing blood flow issues to the brain and nerve damage from head injuries:On empty stomach in morning, mid-morning or mid-afternoon: -1000mg curcumin. -300mg Alpha Lipoic Acid. -20mg Resveratrol. -600mg Acetyl-L-Carnitine. -150mcg Huperzine-A. -15mg Vinpocetine. -120mg Gingko extract.Now this is a ton of stuff and bottles/capsules/powders. So if you want to make life easy, Ben recommends you do it this way: Morning upon waking: -4 Phenocane -3 capsules Cognitex by Life Extension Mid-morning or mid-afternoon on empty stomach: -1 packet TianChi That’s it. Those three supplements (Cognitex + Phenocane + TianChi) contain everything Ben went through. Then, with your first or last meal of the day: -4g Triglyceride Based Fish Oil - best brands are Barleans, Pharmax, Green Pastures or LivingFuel SuperEssentials (Ben uses Superessentials) Then, in afternoon in glass of water: -Nascent Iodine, 6 drops. Then, in evening before bed: -Magnesium Citrate, 400-600mg. Recommend Natural Calm. Also: Avoid vegetable oils. Avoid heated seeds and nuts. Avoid grain fed meat and farmed fish. In summary, there are 6 total things you can and should use to heal nerves, shut down brain inflammation and increase brain blood flow to heal as fast as possible after concussion or head injury: Phenocane, Cognitex, TianChi, Fish Oil, Iodine and Magnesium. Alternatives To Squats Matthew says:He is 36 and has decided to get in shape. He is trying to put on some mass but he has had multiple arthroscopies on both knees. He thinks he should probably not be doing squats but he wants to get the muscle gaining benefits of doing squats. Is there something else he can do... that won't cripple him later in life? In my response I recommend: -Compex Electrostim Can Power, Speed or Strength Sports Build Endurance? Nikki says:She is very excited to hear that you are focusing on Tennis more this year but she is wondering how you will go about balancing endurance training with your tennis training? She is in the same boat and finds it very time consuming to practice the mental aspect of tennis which is cutting into her triathlon training. Is there any way to overlap the training or ways to hack her mental game so it doesn't take so much time? In my response I recommend: -The Inner Game of Tennis book How Endurance Training Can Make You Fat Shelly says:Since starting Ironman training (8-15 hours per week) she has noticed that her body has become less defined and thicker than when she only trained for running events (5-8 hour a week). She eats paleo (with the exception of a glass or two of wine in the evening). Why is she feeling thicker and less defined when she is working out longer and harder than ever before? In my response I recommend: -Previous episode on "Why Women Gain Weight When Training For Endurance Sports" (episode #219) -Testing with WellnessFX, DirectLabs or CuroSeven -Tri-Ripped Hemp vs. Whey Protein Stephen says:Would like to know what the difference is between Hemp Protein vs. Whey Protein. He has been told that Hemp is better for you. Is this true? Or is Whey the way (heh) to go? ----------------------------------------------------- -- 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.

In today's podcast episode with the world famous neurosurgeon, biohacker and health expert Dr. Jack Kruse, you're going to discover how to build a healthy home, how to take your existing home and make it healthier, and how to ensure that the environment in your home is optimizing your sleep, your performance and your recovery. This audio is jam-packed with practical tips and cutting-edge advice, including: -Shocking information about television, TV networking and cable... -Why your microwave is extremely dangerous even if you're not using it... -What kind of water filtration system is ideal... -The best way to filter and clean a swimming pool... -Why the lightbulbs in your house may be slowly killing you... -A healthy home hack for leftover wine bottles... -What the ultimate, healthy home gym should look like... -How climbing rocks and trees is one of the best ways to heal your body... -And my personal favorite: how to create the ultimate healthy man-cave (or woman-cave)... Resources Jack and I discuss during this episode: -Magnetico or Biomat Sleep Mattress -Jack Kruse's EMF Bootcamp -LowBlueLight website for red amber bulbs or LED lights -Wine bottle based lanterns from VinoGlo.com -Jeremy Thomley and Mohawk Steel Co. -Infrared Red Light Bulbs -Ozonator -Magnesium Bath Flakes -Building A Healthy House (free .pdf) (we don't talk about this one, but it's a great resource for chemicals, clean air, mold and toxins - which Jack and I didn't get a chance to discuss in this episode) About Dr. Jack Kruse: Dr. Jack Kruse is a respected neurosurgeon and CEO of Optimized Life, a health and wellness company dedicated to helping patients avoid the healthcare burdens we typically encounter as we age. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurologic Surgeons, and Age Management Medicine Group. -Jack Kruse Tells You How To Live Like A Polar Bear And Eat Like A Great White Shark (previous podcast with Jack) -How You Can Use Cold Thermogenesis To Perform Like Lance Armstrong And Michael Phelps (previous podcast with Jack) Leave your questions, comments and feedback at BenGreenfieldFitness.com, and be sure to tune into "Biohacking A Healthy Home: Part 2" podcast coming up next month with Bulletproof Exec Dave Asprey!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 26, 2013 Podcast: Is Joint Cracking Dangerous, Pros And Cons Of Too Much Muscle, Do We Really Need An Appendix (And What To Do If Your Appendix Gets Removed), Natural Remedies For Eye Circles, and Why Cyclists Don't Need Flexibility. 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+. Good read: Cheese and fat are good, gut bacteria matters (a lot) and other nutrition lessons of 2013. Here’s my “lucid dreaming” formula. Proceed at your own risk: 15mg melatonin, 300mg 5-HTP, 3000mg L-Tyrosine. Enjoy your night. Turns out the info in my book at GetFitGuy.com could be used to train KIDS with different body types. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: How to REV the Human Machine: Recover, Elevate, and Vitalize. On Dec 27th I'm going to go into professor mode and teach you how you can squeeze every last drop of excitement and living out life... and still be healthy on the outside AND healthy on the inside. Want a done-for-you coaching package with Ben? Check out the new Black Box Coaching Package. Grab this Official Ben Greenfield Fitness Gear package that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. Ben's new book has been released. Order it now and get entered into a raffle for over $5000 in swag! Just visit BeyondTrainingBook.com. Don't forget to go to AudiblePodcast.com/Ben to get an audiobook of your choice, free, with a 30-day trial. After the trial, your paid membership will begin at $14.95 per month. 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". Is Joint Cracking Dangerous? Aaron says:His wrist, fingers, knees, ankles and back (a little bit) crack. The way someones normally cracks their knuckles. Is this something he should be worried about? Is there anything he should take for it? Any diet changes? He runs (80 to 100km / week) and also does Jujitsu. Pros And Cons Of Too Much Muscle Horacio says:Is it possible to get strong without building big muscles? Could you explain if there is any benefit to bulking up for real sport? What are the pros and cons of big muscles? Is there an injury prevention aspect? Less potential for cramping? More endurance or power? Wouldn't all that bulk slow you down? Do We Really Need An Appendix (And What To Do If Your Appendix Gets Removed) John says:He had his appendix removed when he was 11 or 12 (he is 34 now). He has heard all his life that the appendix is vestigial but lately he has read that it might be more important than we once thought. Given that he lives without one, what considerations should he think about in terms of lifestyle and diet? In my response I recommend: -This article on fermented foods -Caprobiotics Natural Remedies For Eye Circles Kate says:Lately she wakes up feeling tired with dark puffy circles under her eyes. This just started over the last few months. She sleeps very well, is otherwise very healthy and feels really good during the day. She just hates the dark puffy circles under her eyes. In my response I recommend: -TianChi -Making your own coffee lotion -Coffee essential oil from Mountain Rose Herbs Why Cyclists Don't Need Flexibility Troy says:What are the best pre and post workout stretches to get maximum flexibility for cycling? In my response I recommend: -3-4x/week of all 10 exercises in the book "Foundation". ----------------------------------------------------- -- 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.

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/264 Dec 18, 2013 Podcast: Natural sunlight replacements, how to fix heel whip in runners, how to squat better, fast muscle gain tips, do calf sleeves help, what is the best workout gear, and why Africans win marathons. 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+. One of the BEST articles I’ve recently on sun and circadian rhythms. Research that highlights why you can’t just go popping Vitamin D supplements without covering your other fat soluble bases too. Add a couple teaspoons of this zinc oxide to your favorite lotion and VOILA! Natural 20SPF sunscreen. Amazing: caffeine taken as close as SIX HOURS to sleep still disrupts sleep! The “Cadillac” of squatty potties. Pot + Phenocane anyone? How to enhance the effects of marijuana with natural anti-inflammatories. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: It's Ben's birthday at the end of the week! If you want in on the birthday celebration savings/giveaways, make sure to go to giftfromben.com and sign up. Want a done-for-you coaching package with Ben? Check out the new Black Box Coaching Package. Grab this Official Ben Greenfield Fitness Gear package that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. Ben's new book has been released. Order it now and get entered into a raffle for over $5000 in swag! Just visit BeyondTrainingBook.com. Don't forget to go to AudiblePodcast.com/Ben to get an audiobook of your choice, free, with a 30-day trial. After the trial, your paid membership will begin at $14.95 per month. 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". Natural Sunlight Replacements Anne says: She recently moved into a new office space that does not get much sunlight. Is there a sunlamp, supplement, or anything else she should take or do to minimize the negative effects of not seeing much sunlight during the day? In my response I recommend: -Blue Light boxes such as Nature Bright Sun Touch or Omega SAD Light Therapy Device (look for 10,000+ lux) -Vitamin D Supplementation at 2000-4000IU/day How To Fix Heel Whip In Runners Celia says:She is wondering what exactly is a medial heel whip and what are some of the mechanics behind it? What can she do, without spending a bunch of money getting her gait analyzed, to remedy it? In my response I recommend: -This video on Exercises To Correct Heel Whip -Swim, bike or run video analysis with Pacific Elite Fitness How To Squat Better Eric says:He wants to improve his squat. He saw the video of you in a speedo and goggles doing a very deep squat and wants to know how to achieve that... is it the goggles? In my response I recommend: -My article on increasing mobility -Kelly Starrett's Supple Leopard book -Rumble Roller Foam Roller Fast Muscle Gain Tips Joe says: Joe is having trouble gaining weight and size. He has always been on the skinny side and he would really like to bulk up and put on some good mass. He is 5'10" and weighs 155lbs. Todd says:He is a very active, 46-year-old, 158lbs pretty active, works all day, does hot yoga 5 days a week and wants to put on 8 pounds of muscle. He rarely has time to eat enough to gain weight. Wants to know what exercises he should be doing at the gym (has limited time) and is wondering what he should be eating, when he has time to eat (he has Bulletproof Coffee every morning). In my response I recommend: -The Mass Gain Program that Brock, myself and other endurance athletes are using to put on muscle -This Muscle Gain Pack -These metabolic rate calculators Do Calf Sleeves Help? Nicki says: She has seen a lot of people wearing calf sleevesfor running and is wondering if there is any research that shows any benefits from them? What do you think of them? In my response I recommend: -110% Compression Gear (use 10% discount code GREENFIELD for free shipping) What Is The Best Workout Gear Robert says:He wants to get in shape but with all the stuff out there today, he is wondering about which machines, free weights or kettle bells you favour? He has heard you mention Medex before but what else do you like? In my response I recommend: -ARXFit -GymStick-FIT10-MostFit Suspension Strap -Perfirmer -Mini bands -Stability Ball -Elastic Exercise Tube -Adjustable Dumbbells -Elevation Training Mask and/or Powerlung -Weighted Vest Why Africans Win Marathons Sol says:The Kenyans (Moroccans and Ethiopians) keep sweeping the New York City Marathon on both men's and women's divisions. Everyone has their own opinion about what makes Africans marathon winning machines and would like to know our opinions. In my response I recommend: -This "Cut & Run" podcast from RadioLab ----------------------------------------------------- -- 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.

In lieu of Ben's recent Thailand Poomergencies, which you'll learn all about in an upcoming post this Friday - and the fact that Ben is currently presenting LIVE at CreativeLIVE (click here to tune in now for free) we bring to you one of our most popular pooping episodes from the podcast archives. Enjoy! --------------------------------------------- I have a confession: I poop once per day. One smooth, silky, glorious morning movement, and then I'm done. And I don't really think about number 2 at all until the next day. It's quite convenient, actually - especially compared to my old days of hitting the head a handful of times during the day, occasionally straining, always feeling like I had something "still inside", and having to deal with a bit of bloating to boot. Not anymore, baby. One key to this pooping revolution is revealed in a popular article I wrote last year called "How I Ate A High Fat Diet, Pooped 8 Pounds, And Then Won A Sprint Triathlon". In that article, I tell you about the shocking results of my switch to proper pooping mechanics (squatting to poop instead of sitting to poop), using something called a "Squatty Potty". As a matter of fact, one of these Squatty Potty devices now resides in every bathroom in my house - I own a white wooden model, a white plastic model and a quite fashionable bamboo model. The gist of that whole squatting discussion was that your body is meant to be in a squatting position to properly eliminate stuff from your colon, and when you’re sitting (as most Westerners mistakenly do), you put upward pressure on your rectum, creating a "kink" that keeps much of your poop inside (or at least makes you strain a lot harder as you try to push it out). But when it comes to learning how to poop the right way, there are some tricks that go way above and beyond simply squatting to poop. So today, in my discussion with certified health nut and former male model Troy Casey, you're going to learn exactly what those tricks are, and ensure smooth bowel movements and banished constipation forever (and I have a hilarious video for you at the end of this post)... During my discussion with Troy (pictured right), I ask him: -What is the best way to take a poop? -How do minerals and hydration play a role in healthy pooping action? -What are some ways to get you pooping if you're constipated? -How do you "clean the poop shoot"? -Are colonics good? -How does what you eat affect your poop? -What does a healthy poop look like? -How does an impacted colon affect the whole system? -Why is pooping properly so important for overall performance? -Why is pooping properly so important for overall health? It turns out even though we both squat to poop, and we both avoid intestinal irritants like wheat, soy and commercial dairy, it turns out that Troy and I actually have two different approaches when it comes to supplements or herbs for taking a good poop.Here's a synopsis of our two different approaches: Troy's Better Pooping Regimen 1. Dr. Schultz's Intestinal Formula - Troy refers to this as "drain-o for your digestive tract". It apparently stimulates and strengthens the muscular movement of the colon. The ingredients include aloe, senna and cascara sagrada. I've personally never used it. 2. Clay - yes, literally edible earth. It is supposed to have a detoxifying effect, and is also a rich sources of minerals. And you just eat the stuff. Once again, something I haven't personally used, but Troy swears by it. 3. Fiberzon Herbal Colon Cleansers from the rainforest - OK, this one is a high fiber supplement. I tend to side with Dr. Konstantin Monastyrsky when it comes to high fiber (he wrote this article on BenGreenfieldFitness about why too much fiber is bad), and I feel the long term health effects may outweigh the short term pooping benefits. But Troy mentioned it, so I wanted to give you a link in case you want to try it! Ben's Better Pooping Regimen 1. Colorectal Recovery Program - In the article I wrote about how to limit the damage from antibiotics, you learn how use of antibiotics can completely nuke the healthy bacterial terroir in your digestive tract. It turns out that in my fight with MRSA last year, during which I was forced into a high antibiotic dosing regimen, I did some pretty good damage to the good bacteria in my colon - to the point where I could barely even fart because there was really no bacteria "down there". I was severely constipated for weeks and I searched desperately for a solution. With just 30 days of this Colorectal Recovery Program (designed by Dr. Konstantin Monastyrsky, who wrote the article about why too much fiber is bad) I was right as rain. I don't use this stuff any more, but successfully "jump-started" my pooping system with a month of it. 2. MagO7 - This is a blend of elemental magnesium from ozonated magnesium oxides, mixed with elemental potassium. Two months ago, my friend Drew Canole told me about it, I ordered some, and it's turned out to be quite successful for my pooping experience. This stuff has a potent stool softening effect, and I've been taking 5 capsules a night with a glass of water. So that I'm no overdoing the magnesium, I have switched my normal nightly dose of Natural Calm magnesium to about half as much, only taken as pre-afternoon nap relaxation dose. 3. CapraCleanse - Even though I'm not a huge fan of the high amounts of fiber in CapraCleanse, and hence do not use it on a daily basis (click here to see why I limit high fiber supplements), this is the one supplement that I've found to make a big difference if I happen to be consuming moderately high amounts of alcohol - which typically happens to me in party situations about once every month or so. I just pop 3-4 before drinking and 3-4 after drinking, and it not only has a good liver cleansing effect, but also eliminates the inevitable constipation that can occur with high alcohol consumption (click here for more of my natural hangover cures). Summary Well, there you have it. Those are quite obviously two different approaches to getting stuff moving smoothly - and I'll bet both would work for you (but with all due respect to Troy, I happen to be partial to my own personal pooping approach). Ultimately, nothing beats combining "squatting to poop" with a healthy diet that eliminates common digestive irritants and unhealthy processed foods. But I'm all about better living through science too, and if you struggle with constipation, bloating, or many, many toilet trips, you may want to consider implementing the supplement advice in this article and the practical stuff in the audio too. Questions, comments or feedback about how to poop the right way? Leave them at BenGreenfielfFitness.com. Finally, remember to check out AudiblePodcast.com/Ben to get an audiobook of your choice, free, with a 30-day trial. In the spirit of today's topic, I recommend picking up Clean Gut: The Breakthrough Plan for Eliminating the Root Cause of Disease and Revolutionizing Your Health by Alejandro Junger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wanted to be able to truly know if you're getting stronger when you train? How about how much force and power you're producing when you lift weights? You're about to discover how. In today's podcast, Brock(filling in for Ben Greenfield, who is off gallivanting about Thailand) interviews Matt Kuzdub, MSc CSCS and Lead Sport Scientist at "PUSH" about a product he and his team are developing, why it is an important advance in strength training methodology and the journey that got PUSH to where it is today. In the interview, Brock and Matt talk about PUSH, how to get stronger, and important considerations including: -If your nervous system becomes overtrained or overworked, force production at high velocity is going to decrease and you will begin to lose power. Until now, there was no way to effectively measure that. -When Ben is training himself or working with a client, there’s currently no done-for-you, simple way to get a quick glance at true force production and strength metrics in a quantified way. But now there is. -When you’re doing a tough strength workout, it can be very easy to hold back on strength - often because you don’t have a goal in mind or can’t measure your force production in real time. This allows you to overcome that obstacle. -Strength, speed and power are three essential elements that Ben describes in “Beyond Training” as some of the most neglected components of many training programs. This device allows you to set goals and measure all three. -This device has huge applications for coaches, trainers and even parents. During the workouts Ben does with his clients or kids, he could use this to track their development as they train for powerful, explosive sports like tennis, soccer, basketball, etc. Check out the PUSH page at Indiegogo, their youtube channel and of course their own website www.pushstrength.com. And, of course, if you have any questions or comments, leave them at BenGreenfieldFitness.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Straight from the Thanyapura triathlon camp in Thailand, Ben Greenfield tells you the top 5 reasons triathletes and endurance athletes get fat, and what you can do about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special podcast episode, I interview Amy and Deveren from PreNatal365.com. During our discussion we answer important questions like:  -How hard can you exercise when you're pregnant? -How can you get your body back after you've had your baby? -Are there exercises or quick fixes for morning sickness? -Can you do things like running and Crossfit when you're pregnant? -Are Kegel exercises the best way to get good abs after you've given birth? -And much more! Additional Resources Mentioned in This Episode: -Previous BenGreenfieldFitness podcast: "Can You Exercise Hard If You're Pregnant?" -Controversial article on a Crossfit pregnant mom -14 core exercises for pregnancy -Podcast on pregnancy with Cassandra Forsythe -Better Baby Book by Dave Asprey -Chris Kresser’s Healthy Baby Code -The FREE book "Business of Baby" at AudiblePodcast.com/Ben Do you have questions, comments or feedback about how hard you can exercise when you're pregnant, or anything else from this episode? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.