Boundless Life

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to "pacificfit" or scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form...   In this September 30, 2011 free audio episode: Skinny people just don't get it, when to use magnesium oil, can you absorb sports gels in your mouth, should poop float or sink, cramps from muscle fatigue, how to train fat legs and cankles, what to eat on a rest day, how to use chia seeds, keeping joints healthy during endurance training, racing to prepare for a race vs. just training. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: -New Podcast Hashtag contest!: Get your crazy tweet read on the next podcast episode with our new Fitness Hashtag contest! Just use Twitter to tell us your craziest new exercises, in 140 characters or less. To have your Hashtag read on the show, you need to use this format: @bengreenfield ________________________________________ #konaquestion - LIVE Facebook Q&A with Ben on Wednesday, September 27, from 12-1pmPST - come ask your questions live with your webcam and microphone, or via text! If you don't have Facebook, then you can participate at: http://www.linqto.com/rooms/bengreenfield. Otherwise, if you do use Facebook, go to: http://apps.facebook.com/bengreenfield. -Nominate the BenGreenfieldFitness podcast for the Podcast Awards at http://www.podcastawards.com -The BenGreenfieldFitness gear and clothing store is now LIVE! Click here to get triathlon uniforms, tech pants and coat, hats and more - all emblazoned with Ben Greenfield's "Fire & Water" tattoo! -Click here to donate $1 to keep this podcast going! -November 13: Come party with Ben in Jamaica! Jamaica Triathlon has a 50% discount code to register! Use code JAMTRI50 when you register at http://www.rosehalltriathlon.com. -BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle is now just $1 for a 14 Day Sneak Peek! Click here to join now. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) ----------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: Skinny People Just Don't Get It Dr. Colella, renowned weight loss specialist and one of the only surgeons in the U.S. to do Robotic weight loss surgery, has written a new book titled “Skinny People Just Don’t Get it.” Dr. Joseph James Colella MD practices Gastric Bypass Gastrojejunostomy, Weight Loss Surgery and Bariatric Surgery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Colella attended medical school at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and graduated in 1986 having 25 years’ experience. He also received specialized training at Ohio State University on Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Joseph Colella is also a member of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery and is a certified surgeon for Lap-Band Systems. In this interview, I speak with Dr. Colella about his thoughts on the Obesity epidemic in the U.S., how Americans can get fit, why Skinny people are becoming extinct and what his proposed solutions are. Dr. Colella explains why we are always so hungry,  the “inflammatory” scale, strategies to achieve and maintain weight loss goals and how the “carbohydrate cycle” is the final arbiter affecting our perception of hunger, driving our appetite out-of-control. --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: Prior to asking your question, PLEASE be considerate and do a search in upper right hand corner of this website for the keywords associated with your question. 90% of the questions we receive have already been asked and answered here at BenGreenfieldFitness.com! ====================================== [contact-form-7 id="6222" title="Ask Ben"]====================================== Craig has a call-in question about how to time topical magnesium and pair with compression shorts. Jeff has a call-in question about absorbing gels through the mouth. Tony asks: I have a question about poop. My poop used to always sink. I followed a diet pretty close to vegetarian. Plenty of Salmon and very rarely I would have red meat. I have changed my diet and follow the Low Carbohydrate Guide For Triathletes (your book) pretty closely now. I have added more Omega 3 fats and animal fats in to my diet. And I must tell you, I love to drink micro brews. Ales, stouts, and porters. Usually after runs and/or workouts, with food. On Sundays I may drink up to 8 beers throughout the day. My poop used to curl and sink to the bottom. Some still do but occasionally there are floaters and my poop is now mostly a cardboard brown color. Floaters are more often than before I switched to eating more fat and less carbs. Is this a problem? In my response to Tony, I mention this GI Panel for finding out what is going on with your digestive tract. I also mention the book "What Is Your Poo Telling You". Andrew asks: If muscle fatigue is likely cause of most cramps then answer is to train to alleviate this. How do you go about that for IM training? Is it, for example, going out for 6 hour bike rides at race pace followed by long run? Or put differently - how best to accomplish this type of training for long distance races? Marc asks: I lost about 85 pounds in the course of two years or so, all through diet and exercise. Almost two years ago I decided to get an abdominoplasty to remove a great deal of loose skin from my stomach. The results were great, and I now feel very confident in the appearance of my upper body and even have the faint outlines of a six pack. But my lower body is a different story. I still have a good deal of loose skin on my butt and thighs, and the accompanying stubborn fat deposits that seem to stick to this loose skin no matter what I do. Also, I have always been more of a pear shape, and thick thighs and "cankles" run in my family. I know I can't spot train those areas, but my question is, should I avoid lower body weight training to avoid filling out my legs even more? In my response to Marc, I mention this episode of Get-Fit Guy on how to get rid of loose skin after weight loss. Kyoko asks: I take one rest day every week. Though you introduce the good information of food, do you have any special meal selection during the rest day? Jan asks: Can you discuss when to use chia seeds before an event - instead of breakfast, with breakfast, during event. I am a little confused about how to get the maximal benefit out of it. Kyle asks: My passion is ultra running, yet I also would like to be able to walk when I am 50 years old and hopefully still be running. Including supplements, types of training, etc, what are your best tips for keeping joints healthy and strong to ensure that we continue doing this endurance sport of ours into the future. In my response to Kyle, I mention Capraflex, cross-training, strengthening the core, hips and glutes, avoiding inflammatory foods (particularly with Holistic Fueling for Ironman Triathletes and Low Carbohydrate Guide For Triathletes), and including rest and recovery phases. Chuck has a call-in question about whether racing is good preparation for a race, vs. doing more training. -------------------------------------------- Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback. 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Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to "pacificfit" or scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... In this September 23, 2011 free audio episode: What to eat the day before a marathon, strange clicking in the hip, what figure competitors eat to get lean, when is it too late to break up scar tissue?, is wheat germ OK?, how to become a fast triathlete, recovering from standing on your feet all day, soy foods, low back exercises and training for strength and endurance at the same time. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: -New Podcast Hashtag contest!: Get your crazy tweet read on the next podcast episode with our new Fitness Hashtag contest! Just use Twitter to tell us your craziest new exercises, in 140 characters or less. To have your Hashtag read on the show, you need to use this format: @bengreenfield ________________________________________ #crazyexercises - LIVE Facebook Q&A with Ben on Wednesday, September 27, from 12-1pmPST - come ask your questions live with your webcam and microphone, or via text! If you don't have Facebook, then you can participate at: http://www.linqto.com/rooms/bengreenfield. Otherwise, if you do use Facebook, go to: http://apps.facebook.com/bengreenfield. -Nominate the BenGreenfieldFitness podcast for the Podcast Awards at http://www.podcastawards.com -The BenGreenfieldFitness gear and clothing store is now LIVE! Click here to get triathlon uniforms, tech pants and coat, hats and more - all emblazoned with Ben Greenfield's "Fire & Water" tattoo! -Click here to donate $1 to keep this podcast going! -November 13: Come party with Ben in Jamaica! Jamaica Triathlon has a 20% discount code to register! Use code BGREENJAMTRI when you register at http://www.rosehalltriathlon.com. -BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle is now just $1 for a 14 Day Sneak Peek! Click here to join now. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: Prior to asking your question, PLEASE be considerate and do a search in upper right hand corner of this website for the keywords associated with your question. 90% of the questions we receive have already been asked and answered here at BenGreenfieldFitness.com! ====================================== [contact-form-7 id="6222" title="Ask Ben"]====================================== David has a call in question about whether you can pre-fuel your body with enough carbohydrates prior to a marathon. In my response to David, I mention the Marathon Dominator training program that I helped design, and also a Power Breathing device. Tina asks: I've been told by my doctor that I have some bad hip inflammation, and have been asked to stop doing high impact exercises for a month! Prior to this diagnosis, I've had a dull ache  in my left hip and sometimes when i walk I hear a clicking ,  and a dull pain will sometime shoot up to my neck. I've been told by physio this is just muscle sliding over muscle, ...I've also been told it had to do with my core being unstable, tight lower back, etc. ....I've had xrays done, and its not bone related. ...could it be muscle sliding over muscle? Would stretching help? Ice? Heat? I want to get back to my exercising and don't feel I will get a very good workout doing low impact cardio...any suggestions or ideas? In my response to Tina, I recommend my Bulletproof Knee program for IT Band issues. Sue asks: Truth behind "natural" female bodybuilders? I'd like to make the transition from triathlete to natural bodybuilder - I understand you did the opposite.  What's the real scoop on female contest diets? Can they really get ripped while consuming 1300-1500 calories/day like they claim they do?  Also, most seem to have undergone breast enhancement.  What else are they not telling us? In my response to Sue, I mention this chart on "What Female Figure Competitors Eat To Get Lean". Mandy asks: I have had this scar tissue in my calf for at least 15 years, is it too late to for it to be broken down by massage? John asks: What, if any, is the benefit to consuming wheat germ? Cassie asks: I am 23 years old living in Utah and I really want to become an elite in the Olympic distance. I know to qualify I need to finish within 8% of the winning elite time (on same course as elites) in three USAT sanctioned events that offer an elite/ pro prize purse. I have the ability, and drive, but I don't have an awesome bike, or a lot or money. Should I try to get sponsored? Do I need a coach? Chris asks: I work at a restaurant and am on my feet all day, mostly from 7am-5pm. Since I know my legs and me are going to be extremely tired after work, I have to fit in my half Ironman triathlon training before work usually doing 1-3 hours of intense training (mostly interval based) in one of the disciplines. What should I do to optimize recovery throughout the day since I cannot sit down and rest? In my response to Chris, I mention this topical magnesium. Paul asks: My wife (43) has been suffering from extreme tiredness, despite around 10 months at the gym and keeping to a good diet plan.  Her Doctor has recommended a CardioForLife supplement.  Thought I'd run it past you before giving it a try: http://mycardio4life.postaffiliatepro.com/sites/1722/mycardio4life/ Chris asks: You mentioned in one of your previous podcasts, that soy is inflammatory. Is all soy inflammatory including less processed and "healthy" (at least a lot of people believe so) forms like plain tofu, edamame, soy beans,  and soy milk? How much is too much? In my response to Chris, I play a clip from Garden Variety Tri. Melanie asks: I know of several exercises that are for the low back, but I'd like to know what you think are the top five exercises for strengthening your lower back and preventing low back pain?  I'm not overweight, so I don't have a gut pulling on me and my abs are in okay shape.  I know that makes a difference for your lower back.  I asked for five because I like variety in my workouts. In my response to Melanie, I recommend hip flexor stretching, hip external rotator foam rolling, low back stabilized crunches, deadlift and planking. I also mention my RunWithNoPain book. Joe asks: About a year ago I  decide to challenge myself with something that would require me to focus both on endurance training and weight training. My plan is to bench press 300 pounds and run a marathon in under 4 hours in the same day (I have not done either to date). Is this something you have ever considered or have you heard of anyone doing these sorts of challenges that require two completely different training modes? In my response to Joe, I mention a paper on concurrent strength and endurance training, and recommend he do his training in blocks. -------------------------------------------- Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback. Brand new - get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code): Did you know...you can get the new BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt in any design and any price when you click here. Here is the front... 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Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to "pacificfit" or scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... In this September 21, 2011 free audio episode: Crossfit for females, Bodypump, training with your spouse, how to figure out how hard to go during interval [...] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With my recent hectic travel schedule, I've been completely unable to release a podcast! But instead, I'm bringing you the top seven most popular doctors ever to have appeared on the show. These are, in my opinion, "must-listen" episodes with non-run-of-the-mill medical practitioners. I highly recommend you listen to these episodes, as they form the basis of [...] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to "pacificfit" or scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... In this September 7, 2011 free audio episode: Are you exercising too hard? Organizing your gear, intravenous vitamin therapy, polycystic ovarian syndrome, training with Jack Daniels, giving blood while training for marathons, training too much, using a sauna for heat acclimation, and trouble with knees. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: -New Podcast Hashtag contest!: Get your crazy tweet read on the next podcast episode with our new Fitness Hashtag contest! Just use Twitter tell us the strangest, weirdest or most unique things you’ve seen people doing at a gym, in 140 characters or less. To have your Hashtag read on the show, you need to use this format: @bengreenfield ________________________________________ #weirdstuffseenatgym -The Low Carbohydrate Diet For Triathletes is now LIVE. You can watch a free video and get the entire guide now for $17 at: http://www.lowcarbtriathlete.com. -The BenGreenfieldFitness gear and clothing store is now LIVE! Click here to get triathlon uniforms, tech pants and coat, hats and more - all emblazoned with Ben Greenfield's "Fire & Water" tattoo! -Click here to donate $1 to keep this podcast going! -November 13: Come party with Ben in Jamaica! Jamaica Triathlon has a 20% discount code to register! Use code BGREENJAMTRI when you register at http://www.rosehalltriathlon.com. -BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle is now just $1 for a 14 Day Sneak Peek! Click here to join now. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: Are You Exercising Too Hard? In this week’s interview, I speak with Dr. Phil Maffetone, an endurance expert and someone who developed many of the protocols used today in aerobic training, including the Maffetone Method. Dr. Phil Maffetone is described as “one of the most sought-after endurance coaches in the world.” He entered the endurance sports scene in the late 70’s. In addition to working with some of the world’s top endurance athletes, Dr. Maffetone has written dozens of books and articles on health, fitness and nutrition, including The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing and In Fitness and In Health. During our interview, Dr. Maffetone discusses: -using heart rate variability to track whether you are training too hard -using aerobic testing to track whether you are training too hard -what to do if you find out you are training too hard -how to know if you are overtrained -and much more! One tool Dr. Maffetone mentions during our interview, is the ithlete app for measuring heart rate variability. --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: Prior to asking your question, PLEASE be considerate and do a search in upper right hand corner of this website for the keywords associated with your question. 90% of the questions we receive have already been asked and answered here at BenGreenfieldFitness.com! ====================================== [contact-form-7 id="6222" title="Ask Ben"] ====================================== Craig has a call-in question about how to organize your gear when you are training. Dave asks: What's your opinion on Intravenous Vitamin Therapy, like a Meyer’s Cocktail? Is it an effective alternative for an athlete to do instead of taking 10-20 pills a day?  Should it as a one time deal to get your levels back to normal or more of a maintenance thing? I think it would be extreme for a healthy athlete to get an IV once a week forever. Kassidy asks: I was diagnosed with PCOS a year ago and my doctor prescribed Orthotricyclen so it would regulate my hormones. I was very low in progestin, estrogen and the FSH hormone. I am sure there are others but those are the hormones that my doctor mentioned are the most important. I’ve become more health conscious since then but I am now figuring out that putting synthetic hormones into my body probably isn’t the best way to treat my PCOS. I’m 23 years old and I would eventually like to have kids so I want to treat my body well so that I can live a long healthy life as well has have children. I just did what my doctor told me to, but now that I have more knowledge I’m questioning what I should do. Do you have any advice as to what supplements, diet, exercise, lifestyle habits, etc. that I should change? John asks: What is the deal with VDOT and the Jack Daniels training method? As I understand it, you train your running to a pace and not necessarily heart rate or perceived effort.  I have calculated my VDOT and  paces and the paces seem slow to me, especially the interval pace.  Is this method worthwhile?  Do you use or others you know use it?  Are the suggested training volumes correct? In my response to John, I mention this VDot Calculator   Mike asks: My question is related to exercising and giving blood. I am 53 years old, a larger runner (~215 - 6'1") and normally run marathons to mid distance ultras (albeit now nearer the back of the pack) and was working my mileage back up after 9 months of struggling with injuries and inconsistent running. I thought I was starting to make good progress and then I gave blood. I have given blood for 35 years so I thought I was used to the effects but I did the double red blood cell donation and it seemed to set back my stamina more than I remember. I know I can't give blood for 16 weeks, twice the normal 8 week period and I get that the red blood cells carry oxygen but I was still surprised that after 2 weeks it seemed to still be effecting me. The first week was really a struggle, week 2 was better but not normal. So I guess my question is, is this normal and how long does it take for the stamina to return after giving blood and is there any positive effect from exercising while my red blood cells regenerate? Matt asks: What are your thoughts on Smart Balance Peanut Butter?   Do you think this is a better choice than regular Smucker's Natural PB? Anonymous asks: I was listening to an episode of Endurance Planet in which you were a guest. You talked about how many people unintentionally over train for races and that there was no reason to do a 20 mile run 10 weeks out from a marathon. I am following a marathon training program that has me doing just that. What type of marathon training program do you reccommend? In my response to anonymous, I mentioned Marathon Dominator. Jim asks: You mentioned on the last podcast you are spending a significant amount of time lately in the sauna to prepare for the 70.3 world championships.  I plan on doing the same thing to prepare for Kona in 5 weeks.  What do you recommend in terms of frequency and amount of time to spend in the sauna as the race gets closer? Darren asks: I wanted to ask three questions: 1) I had been building up my mileage from zero. I didn't run very far but I made the stupid mistake of pushing my pace beyond my bodies ability and ended up injuring myself. I'm going in for surgery on Thursday for cartilage damage.  That won't knock me back but I wanted to ask am I mad getting into Triathlons after one ACL reconstruction and then this surgery on my other knee? 2) What kind of supplements would you recommend for someone with a history of bad knees who is trying to get into triathlons 3) Your BulletProof Knee knee programme is designed for people with an IT Band injury.  Would this be beneficial for people with other types of knee injuries? Finally, listener Luke has a call-in question about Triathlon Dominator and Bulletproof Knee programs. -------------------------------------------- Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback. 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Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to "pacificfit" or scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... In this episode, Ben answers questions about whole body vibration training, and much more! In this September 1, 2011 free audio episode: Staying safe during interval training, whole body vibration, electrical impedance testing, how to do ice baths, acne remedies, seasonal affective disorder, ARP Wave therapy, adaptogens, training for cyclocross, congenital inflexibility, bloating after swimming, and foamy sweat. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: -Secrets to Self Planning Your Weekly Workouts - Friday, September 2 at 6pm PST/9EST If you're confused or frustrated with figuring when would be the best times to swim, bike, run, lift and cross-train, and also want to know which days to go hard, which days to go easy, and which days to recover, then this seminar is for you. Join us for this FREE live, interactive, online class from the comfort of your own home! -The Low Carbohydrate Diet For Triathletes is now LIVE. You can watch a free video and get the entire guide now for $17 at: http://www.lowcarbtriathlete.com. -The BenGreenfieldFitness gear and clothing store is now LIVE! Click here to get triathlon uniforms, tech pants and coat, hats and more - all emblazoned with Ben Greenfield's "Fire & Water" tattoo! -Click here to donate $1 to keep this podcast going! -November 13: Come party with Ben in Jamaica! Jamaica Triathlon has a 20% discount code to register! Use code BGREENJAMTRI when you register at http://www.rosehalltriathlon.com. -BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle is now just $1 for a 14 Day Sneak Peek! Click here to join now. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: Prior to asking your question, PLEASE be considerate and do a search in upper right hand corner of this website for the keywords associated with your question. 90% of the questions we receive have already been asked and answered here at BenGreenfieldFitness.com! ====================================== [contact-form-7 id="6222" title="Ask Ben"]====================================== Dave asks: High intensity interval training is how I would prefer to spend my time working out. My only issue with it seems to be the increased risk of injury...especially with running. How would you suggest keeping the risk of injury low while still going hard? Scott asks: Have you heard of Whole Body Vibration? Thoughts? Is it safe? Chuck asks: Last week I had an impedance test done. I'm sure you know what it is, but they connect electric pads to you ankle and wrist and an electric current is sent between. Based on the time it takes, it measures your body fat, water, cell health, and water in your cells. The problem is, I don't recall what each of these measure, but for someone in great shape and very healthy, some of my ranges we low? Can you talk a little about this and why I may be low? Here were my results: Body fat: 2.9% Resistance: 404.0 ohms Reactance (Xc): 37.8 (I don't have the ranges, but I think this was one of the level she told me was low) Impedance (Z): 406.7 (Impedance (symbol Z) is a measure of the overall opposition of a circuit to current, in other words: how much the circuit impedes the flow of current. It is like resistance, but it also takes into account the effects of capacitance and inductance. Impedance is measured in ohms, symbol) Phase Angle (like overall health of cell): 5.3 degrees. This was low- which is weird--why? Lance Armstrong's is about 12.0 Craig asks: I have found ice baths after a run work for me. However, when it is really hot outside I have trouble getting them cold enough (54-59 degrees). What I do now is run the water and then put 8 trays of ice plus all the ice my ice-maker has made since my last run in the tub. This doesn't get it cold enough. I know that I could buy a bag of ice from the grocery store but this is not very convenient. On the other hand, do you know of something I could buy that would be something I could just keep on hand? In my response to Craig, I mention this Blitz 110% post. Matthew asks: Is there any natural glycolic acid or AHA peels you recommend for mildly acne prone skin? I took your recommendation to eat sardines and I feel that this is helping my skin, but I still could use a good method to help remove dead skin from my sensitive face. Peter asks: Looking for your thoughts on S.A.D. seasonal affective disorder, winter blues, weight gain around holidays, etc... Laura asks: Have you heard of the ARP wave clinic? I have arthritis in my knee and was considering this therapy after exhausting many modalities up to this point. What are your thoughts? David asks: A company named JD Premium has put out a product names Adapt Energy that can be added to water or taken directly to help with energy and concentration. I have heard you talk about the advantages of some adaptogens in past podcasts. Based on the products contents, are these adaptogens? Are the ingredients harmful in any way? In my response to David, I mention this podcast with Roger Drummer. Shawn has a call-in question about cyclocross and how to increase his ability to move up to the next level. Robert asks: I have what I call "congenital inflexibility" I’ve now been into triathlons for about 2 years, becoming an endurance athlete for the first time in my life, and I’m really enjoying it. However, I do feel that my speed gains are being greatly limited by my inflexibility. For instance, in the swim I cannot stretch my arms straight past my ears. In the bike I am limited in my aero position, etc. I do some limited before and after stretching now, but I also know there are very mixed results in studies in whether stretching before or after exercise is actually helpful (at least in preventing injuries). In addition, I feel that whenever I spend too much effort stretching, attempt yoga, etc I am twice as likely to hurt myself. I am really worried that my inflexibility is going to hold me back, particularly in the swim. Do you think it's possible for someone who is totally inflexible to ever become reasonably flexible? In my response to Robert, I mention Resistance Stretching with Dara Torres. Brock asks: I get quite a lot of bloating and gas about an hour after I do a long or intense swim workout. I assume it is from gulping in too much air while I swim. Is there anyway to work on eliminating this issue? Are there any drills you can recommend that could help with this. It uncomfortable for me... and everyone around me. John asks: I swam 40 X 50 yard laps in an outdoor heated pool today and threw up. I had a piece of toast 1/2 hour before swimming, felt fine. I did not swallow a significant amount of chlorinated water during the swim. I was feeling fit and fine before and during the swim. Any comments? Jon asks: The other day I did some hard 800 meter repeats and I had some foamy sweat below the waist. Have you ever heard of this and what is it? -------------------------------------------- Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback. Brand new - get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code): Did you know...you can get the new BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt in any design and any price when you click here. Here is the front... And here is the back... Click here to get the new BenGreenfieldFitness shirt, in whatever design and price you choose!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to "pacificfit" or scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... In this August 24, 2011 free audio episode: How to stop carb cravings, dizziness with carb restriction, is instant coffee safe, should you prioritize sleep or training, indoor training on a tri bike vs. road bike, can caffeine give you man-boobs, how many triathlons can you do, compartment syndrome, how many intervals should you do, and can you do long workouts fasted? Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: -"How To Cook Fresh In 5 Simple Steps": I wanted to know more about resources for teaching you how to eat as fresh as possible, without necessarily "going vegan", so I contacted my friend, Chef Todd Mohr - and he actually put together a FREE video cooking webcast entitled: "How To Cook Fresh In 5 Simple Steps". He promises to answer all your questions about choosing, cooking, and storing farm fresh ingredients, and you can register right away by clicking here. Chef Todd's free video webcasts can attract a lot of people, so you should claim your spot before this one fills up. I've seen his free webcasts before, and I always come away with information the instantly improves my outlook on food and cooking. He's got a unique approach to teaching that is fun and light, and he's a pretty funny guy too. So here you go (full disclosure: I am an affiliate for Chef Todd's Web Cooking Classes): -The Low Carbohydrate Diet For Triathletes is now LIVE. You can watch a free video and get the entire guide now for $17 at: http://www.lowcarbtriathlete.com. -The BenGreenfieldFitness gear and clothing store is now LIVE! Click here to get triathlon uniforms, tech pants and coat, hats and more - all emblazoned with Ben Greenfield's "Fire & Water" tattoo! -Click here to donate $1 to keep this podcast going! -November 13: Come party with Ben in Jamaica! Jamaica Triathlon has a 20% discount code to register! Use code BGREENJAMTRI when you register at http://www.rosehalltriathlon.com. -BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle is now just $1 for a 14 Day Sneak Peek! Click here to join now. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: How To Stop Carbohydrate Cravings In Their Tracks. Nora Gedgaudas is Board-certified in Holistic Nutrition® through the National Association of Nutritional Professionals (NANP) and is recognized by the Nutritional Therapy Association as a Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT). She has appeared as a guest lecturer on radio and television. She was host of her own top rated radio program on Voice America Radio’s “Health and Wellness” channel and her Primal Body Primal Mindbook is a highly recommended read. She maintains a private practice in Portland, Oregon as both a Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT) and a Board-certified Clinical Neurofeedback Specialist (CNS). During my interview with Nora, we discuss... Why do some people crave carbohydrates? What type of methods are most effective for reducing carbohydrate cravings? How does biofeedback work for carb cravings? What can someone expect if they were going to try biofeedback for something like a craving, or a lifestyle or diet change? Is biofeedback something someone would need to continue your entire life? In my interview with Nora, she mentions her article: The Whacky, Wild and Misleading World Of Neurotransmitter Testing, and also references EEGDirectory.com for finding a neurofeedback practitioner. --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: Prior to asking your question, PLEASE be considerate and do a search in upper right hand corner of this website for the keywords associated with your question. 90% of the questions we receive have already been asked and answered here at BenGreenfieldFitness.com! ====================================== [contact-form-7 id="6222" title="Ask Ben"] ====================================== Chris asks: I experimented with severe carb restriction a few times (veggies only carb source), and always experience equilibrium loss within a few days until I started eating carbs again. What's the deal with that? Christine asks: Is instant coffee safe? I try to avoid processed foods and drinks and have often wondered if the process of making instant coffee is safe or not. Don asks: My real question concerns training versus sleep for older "athletes". I am a 64 year old truck driver with highly irregular schedule. I've been doing sprint duathlons for about 5 years, and am trying to work up to international distance du's (10k run, 40k bike, 5k run). Currently i'm able to train 4.5hrs average. Would it be better to add training instead of sleep on days when i am physically tired, go the weekend warrior route, or forget the longer events. Cindy asks: I have a road bike and a tri bike. I ride the tri bike for racing and long rides and the road bike for group rides. Are there any disadvantages to doing all my winter indoor rides on just my road bike and leaving my tri bike until the weather is nice in the spring? Joe asks: I read somewhere that intense exercise "...produces high levels of adrenal steroid hormones that cause a testosterone deficiency..." Is this true? If it is true, then doesn't a diet high in caffeine, a known adrenal stimulant, cause testosterone deficiency as well? In other words, are hard workouts and my energy drinks both a contributing factor to my "Man-Boobs?" In my response to Joe, I mentioned ProstElan, and also this video I did on testosterone and other subjects: “Ben Greenfield’s Top 10 Diet & Fitness Breakthroughs Of The Year”. Matt asks: There's a growing scene here with plenty of sprint/Oly tris, aquathlons, 10k runs and time trial rides and I like to race as many as possible - isn't that where all the fun lies? Is it OK to have a season without an A race (or certainly not one between Sept and March, at least)? If so, how should my programme reflect this lack of one single peak? Angie asks: I notice that after a couple of miles of running, both my feet go completely numb. I have tried loosening my laces, changing my running shoes, stretching, rolling my calves and none of it seemed to help significantly. I have had an ultrasound done following 30 mins of running and have subsequently been diagnosed with chronic exertional compartment syndrome in both deep posterior compartments. I am not too keen on the idea of going down the surgery route, and just wondered if you were familiar with this and whether you can suggest any ideas before i give up on running altogether!? John has a call-in question: First, you recommended high intensity intervals. 30 seconds to 1 minute at maximum effort and then full recovery, I think? How may should I be doing? And, I think you said do this workout in afternoon every other day? Second, I ride with a group on the weekend. For now, we are doing 2 hour bike rides. I have been doing the rides "fasted". I eat a Gu Roctane at 1 hour and then at 1:30, and drink water otherwise. I have felt pretty good doing this and feel like I'm doing the right thing, guess I just need some reassurance. -------------------------------------------- Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback. Brand new - get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code): Did you know...you can get the new BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt in any design and any price when you click here. Here is the front... And here is the back... Click here to get the new BenGreenfieldFitness shirt, in whatever design and price you choose!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to "pacificfit" or scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... In this August 17, 2011 free audio episode: Exactly what to expect if you try acupuncture, exercise and diet during Ramadan, the HCG Diet, running with a labrum tear, training with hypothyroidism, how fast should your feet move when you run, is too much Vitamin E dangerous, how chainrings work on your bike, and what kind of diet do I eat? Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: -The Low Carbohydrate Diet For Triathletes is now LIVE. You can watch a free video and get the entire guide now for $17 at: http://www.lowcarbtriathlete.com. -The BenGreenfieldFitness gear and clothing store is now LIVE! Click here to get triathlon uniforms, tech pants and coat, hats and more - all emblazoned with Ben Greenfield's "Fire & Water" tattoo! -August 18, Thursday, 7pm - Ben Greenfield is speaking in El Dorado Hills, CA. Click here to get more information or to attend! -Click here to donate $1 to keep this podcast going! -November 13: Come party with Ben in Jamaica! Jamaica Triathlon has a 20% discount code to register! Use code BGREENJAMTRI when you register at http://www.rosehalltriathlon.com. -BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle is now just $1 for a 14 Day Sneak Peek! Click here to join now. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: Here's Exactly What To Expect If You Try Acupuncture. In this featured topic, I speak with Dr. Jerry Bailey, who practices acupuncture at Lakeside Holistic Health in Coeur D' Alene, Idaho. Dr. Bailey is an Acupuncturist, Functional Nutritionist and Chiropractic Physician, and has a diverse clinical practice. His focus is on wellness from prenatal to elder care, and covers all aspects of family practice in the holistic realm of the healing arts. Dr. Bailey uses acupuncture, nutritional guidance, functional metabolic testing, blood and hormone testing, herbal medicine, exercise guidance, weight loss management, detoxification and chiropractic to aid the patient in recovery and wellness. Pain management with all these aspects is a specialty within his practice. Dr. Jerry and I go way beyond a simple discussion of acupuncture, and delve into some amazing things you didn't know could happen to your body during acupuncture. --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: Prior to asking your question, PLEASE be considerate and do a search in upper right hand corner of this website for the keywords associated with your question. 90% of the questions we receive have already been asked and answered here at BenGreenfieldFitness.com! ====================================== [contact-form-7 id="6222" title="Ask Ben"]====================================== Patrick has a call-in question about Ramadan, and how to exercise during the Ramadan diet. Mary asks: I am curious what your opinion is on the HCG diet? Is it hype? Can you still train hard while doing this diet for the 6 weeks recommended to reset your weight. Susan asks: My 17 yr. old neice & high school track star suffers from a labrum tear. Thus far, PT and cortisone shots haven't helped and she's facing surgery. Timing is the issue. College recruiters have expressed interest in her. If she has surgery now, she'll miss 1/2 of cross-country season and may lose out on scholarship oppportunities. If she doesn't,she may not be able to perform as well. Her hip doesn't hurt when she runs but aches afterwards. Any suggestions on what she can do to get through the season? Thanks so much! Matt asks: I’ve got a question with working out for triathlons and having hypothyroidism. I’ve been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and am on hormone-replacement therapy. I’m supposed to take my medication on an empty stomach and not eat for an hour after. Unfortunately most of my workouts are in the morning before work so I’m consistently training in a fasted state, and I can tell my workouts suffer. Whenever I can train after work, I seem to have “breakthrough” sessions, but I think a lot of it has to do with having full glycogen stores. On the weekends I always work out fueled. In lieu of waking up earlier (I don’t think I could handle that). Do you have any suggestions or any experience in working with triathletes having this condition? Ben: I have been taking Vitamin E supplements for about 6 months for a variety of reasons most of all being restless legs, limbs at night. It seems to work great. I have recently read that there was as study that linked regular dosing of Vitamin E to an increased risk of stroke. I have a family history of stroke, and I would really like to not increase the risks. Any thoughts? Brian asks: My dad and other endurance athletes keep recommending I keep my foot strike cadence at about 90 steps per minute when I run, but I can't seem to hit this number without my heart rate sky-rocketing. Instead my normal cadence is about 83-85 steps per minute. What do you recommend in this case? Matt asks: My question is about chainrings and cassette combinations. I'm assuming different combination benefit different terrains. Can you explain which combinations are for which terrains and why? And what is the perfect all around combination. Alan asks: For a while i thought i had you pegged but there has been so much on the pod recently about 80% fat diets, 80% carbohydrate diets and plant based nutrition i think i am questioning what YOU think on the subject of nutrition. In my response to Alan, I recommend the book "Nourishing Traditions". -------------------------------------------- Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback. Brand new - get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code): Did you know...you can get the new BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt in any design and any price when you click here. Here is the front... And here is the back... Click here to get the new BenGreenfieldFitness shirt, in whatever design and price you choose!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to "pacificfit" or scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... In this August 10, 2011 free audio episode: How to conquer the toughest sport on earth, Shaklee nutrition supplements, choosing the right energy bar, is Gatorade good for anything, can athletes have a low carb diet, overcoming open water swim fear, how hot does oil get when you fry eggs, shin splints and the effect of going low carb. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: -August 18, Thursday, 7pm - Ben Greenfield is speaking in El Dorado Hills, CA. Click here to get more information or to attend! -New! Ben Greenfield's Shape21 Lean Body Manual is now on Facebook as an instantly downloadable app. Get access to the first seven days of Shape21 on Facebook for free by clicking here. -Click here to donate $1 to keep this podcast going! -Ben Greenfield's REV Diet now available from http://www.revdiet.com -November 13: Come party with Ben in Jamaica! Jamaica Triathlon has a 20% discount code to register! Use code BGREENJAMTRI when you register at http://www.rosehalltriathlon.com. -BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle is now just $1 for a 14 Day Sneak Peek! Click here to join now. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: How To Conquer The Toughest Sport On Earth. This episode's interview is with Renegade Triathlon Psychology coach Stephen Ladd (pictured right), who recently wrote How To Train Your Brain for Life, Workout & Sports Success and has taken a somewhat unorthodox path to becoming one of most sought after gurus in the world when it comes to training your brain for peak performance. His formal education in the States included undergraduate studies in psychology, religion, and philosophy, and Graduate studies in Comparative Religions. He then ventured outside of the US to experience the cultures and mind practices of Southeast Asia and Japan. The methods that I teach in my Renegade Triathlon Psychology program go way above and beyond what you'll learn in this podcast. This program is the only product of its kind on the market today, utilizing the best alternative sports psychology technologies to empower you to take control of your mental training and perform consistently at the peak of your genetics and skill levels. Click here to read more and to watch to an important video from Stephen. --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: Prior to asking your question, PLEASE be considerate and do a search in upper right hand corner of this website for the keywords associated with your question. 90% of the questions we receive have already been asked and answered here at BenGreenfieldFitness.com! ====================================== [contact-form-7 id="6222" title="Ask Ben"] ====================================== Michal has a call in question about Shaklee nutrition products: My wife just received a gift of a bunch of different Shaklee products. 2 of these products which I snagged are their "physique recovery shake" and "perform hydration drink". Do you know much about these 2 products? Are they safe? Tony asks: I've a query about snacks; You advocate Larabars, which I like, however I've spotted Nature Valley Roasted Nut Crunch Gluten Free bars which are substantially lower in sugar when compared with the Larabar; 6g vs 19g. Obviously the sugary ingredients in Larabars are mainly dates and sugar is listed on the Nature Valley product, so which in your opinion is a better bet to grab in the convenience store for a quick energy pick me up? Alan asks: I just listened to your pod the other day talking about smoke points of oils and had a practical question. I use olive oil or coconut oil to fry up eggs every morning. i have no idea how hot the oil gets or how i would find out. should i be concerned or cook at a mid range temp on my stove instead of higher? any general suggestions or guidelines? Matthew asks: I just listened to the Podcast about electrolytes/sports drinks/water. The conclusions about electrolytes are amazing,though that doesn't change the fact about sugars and nutrition during exercise. Yes electrolytes aren't needed in sports drinks, but does that mean that sport drink formulas have to be re-vamped? Do the electrolytes do anything for the absorption/breakdown of say the malodextrin in Heed or simple sugars of Gatorade? durianrider asks: besides obese fad diet followers that believe you can be in great shape as an athlete on 400-600calories of carbs a day, do you know any REAL athletes that ONLY eat 400-600cals of carbs per day? Are you trying to tell us that you can restore glycogen on 400-600cals of carbs a day and eat lots of fat and protein AND recover in 24hours? lol! You need to playback the Doug Graham interview and learn some basic human physiology. Ed asks: love to do triathlon, but I'm afraid of swimming in the ocean or lake. I swim an 1hour, twice a week in a pool that is 12ft deep, can you help me, or give me some idea's of what to do, to overcome my fear. Cody asks: Every time I run, (mainly to stay in shape and train for basketball) I experience shin pain. Im not quite positive it is shin splints though, it starts almost instantly when I start my run, and never really gets worse, its a mild pain but enough to get me to stop running way sooner then I should be stopping. But the weird thing is when I play football and basketball or any other activity that involves me running, I dont get this pain which is what makes me question rather or not its is shinsplints. So to sum it all up when I run its unavoidable (for the past year and a half) but anything else it never happens. Chris asks: Hi Ben, in the past, you've recommended avoiding all sugars and starches for those active people looking to finally achieve that 6-pack, and who are already fairly lean. My question is about what to eat while avoiding sugars and starches. But what would the diet of an active person look like without sugar and starches, and how long would that person need to do that? My other concern is energy levels and motivation to workout, motivation suffering the most when I feel out of energy. Will trying to look good affect my ability to train my body?  I also mentioned I experimented with severe carb restriction a few times (veggies only carb source), and always experience equalibrium loss within a few days until I started eating carbs again. What's the deal with that? Finally, listener Ashley calls in about the Triathlon Dominator. -------------------------------------------- Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback. Brand new - get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code): Did you know...you can get the new BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt in any design and any price when you click here. Here is the front... And here is the back... Click here to get the new BenGreenfieldFitness shirt, in whatever design and price you choose!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to "pacificfit" or scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... In this August 3, 2011 free audio episode: Should You Stop Using Electrolytes During Exercise?, do oats have gluten?, gluten-free cereal, how hot should you get coconut oil, mysterious leg cramps, is 2% or 1% milk better?, training with osteitis pubis, when should you use glucosamine-chondroitin?, is pulsed electromagnetic field therapy effective? Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: -New! Ben Greenfield's Shape21 Lean Body Manual is now on Facebook as an instantly downloadable app. Get access to the first seven days of Shape21 on Facebook for free by clicking here. -Click here to donate $1 to keep this podcast going! -Ben Greenfield's REV Diet now available from http://www.revdiet.com -November 13: Come party with Ben in Jamaica! Jamaica Triathlon has a 20% discount code to register! Use code BGREENJAMTRI when you register at http://www.rosehalltriathlon.com. -BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle is now just $1 for a 14 Day Sneak Peek! Click here to join now. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: The Death of Gatorade - Should You Stop Using Electrolytes During Exercise? In this interview with Dr. Tim Noakes, who has written multiple books on physiology, including “Lore of Running”, which you can view more about by clicking here, Ben talks to Noakes about hydration and electrolytes. What you are going to find out in this interview with Dr. Noakes will shock you. If you enjoy this interview, you may also want to check out my episode #138 interview with Tim Noakes about the central governor theory. --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: Prior to asking your question, PLEASE be considerate and do a search in upper right hand corner of this website for the keywords associated with your question. 90% of the questions we receive have already been asked and answered here at BenGreenfieldFitness.com! ====================================== [contact-form-7 id="6222" title="Ask Ben"] ====================================== Rishon has a call in question about whether oats have gluten. Craig asks: I'm looking for a gluten free cereal that I can just dump in my cereal bowl in the morning. I am adding blueberries and almonds to my cereal now. Ben has a call-in question about using glucosamine or Capraflex for recovering from an acute injury vs. using for chronic inflammation, and whether glucosamine chondroitin should be used long term. Christy asks: I just listened to episode 127 where you interviewed Udo Erasmus. What is the temperature where you start to damage saturated fats? Udo mentioned not heating fats to "frying temperatures", but I'm not sure what that means. Is it safer to bake meat, what about boiling it? Is the temperature of boiling water too high? Or steam? I believe the temperature of steam is higher than that of boiling water. I think deep fat fryers work at about 350 degrees, which is baking temperature as well, so is baking as bad as frying? Here is an oil smoke point chart. Jenn asks: I have a question about night-time leg cramps. For the past few weeks, I have been wakened several times a night with extremely painful spasms in my calves (mostly soleus), shins, and feet (both the tops and bottoms). They subside somewhat when I get up and stretch, but are a serious disturbance to my sleep and leave me achy and tired in the morning. I am a fit 38-year-old, and a former marathoner. I'm a daily commuter cyclist (about 45 - 90 minutes daily). I work out at the gym 3-5 days a week at a fairly high intensity, and do 2-3 yoga classes a week. My hydration and potassium intake are good. Other than somewhat increased cycling (clipped in for the first time this season), I haven't made any serious changes to my training. I have in the last 6 months switched to a diet lower in carbohydrate and have dropped about 10 pounds in that time, but my BMI is still a healthy 20.1. The only other time I've had cramps like this was when I was anorexic and quite underweight a number of years ago, but I'm sure that my caloric intake is adequate now (usually around 1200 - 1400). It does make me wonder, though, if it could be a particular nutritional deficiency that could be causing these cramps? (I don't think it's my pedals since I've had them since May and only started having these in the last month or so.) In my response to Jenn, I recommend she check out the magnesium http://www.pacificfit.net/supplements.php#naturalcalm and also this topical magnesium. Komal asks: Just wanted to ask which milk us better for us? 2% or 1%. Jeff asks: I'm a keen age grouper triathlete and have recently been diagnosed with osteitis pubis. Initial scans detected a small inguinal hernia but further investigation revealed OP which is what us causing me grief in the groin region. I've been advised to lay off running for 2 months but can swim and cycle. Do you have any advice to aid my recovery? Should I avoid kicking drills when swimming? Is walking ok? Paul asks: What are your thoughts on PEMF? -------------------------------------------- Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback. Brand new - get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code): Did you know...you can get the new BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt in any design and any price when you click here. Here is the front... And here is the back... Click here to get the new BenGreenfieldFitness shirt, in whatever design and price you choose!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.