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Why Running Drills are Bad for You.

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Australian running drills expert and triathlon coach Graeme Turner was told by doctors that he should never run again because he had destroyed his knees playing sports.

But he refused to listen, and instead used his knowledge of physics to train his body to run in a way that did not stress his joints. He is now both a triathlon coach as well as a wealth of knowledge of running drills.

In this audio interview with Graeme, you’ll find out:

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Episode #180: Does Fiber Help You Lose Fat?

January 25, 2012

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In this Jan 25, 2012 free audio podcast: Does Fiber Help You Lose Fat? Also: is gum good for you, gluten free products and insulin spikes, glycemic index vs. glycemic load, dairy free probiotics, how much salt is enough, treating bone bruises, is donating blood actually beneficial for men, nipple fat, and is the African [...]

Why The Food Pyramid Is Wrong, What You Can Do About It, and How To Get A Free Download of Ben Greenfield’s Superhuman Food Pyramid.

January 22, 2012

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Since 1974, when the first food pyramid was appeared in Sweden, triangular or pyramid-shaped nutrition guides have been used by 25 other countries and organizations. I found a great graphic over at Huffington Post that depicts some of the more popular food pyramids from around the world, and although America now uses the MyPlate design [...]

4 Protein Powder Mistakes You Probably Don’t Know You’re Making.

January 20, 2012

If you’re wondering how to choose protein powder, this article will help you, because I’m going to teach you about 4 protein powder mistakes you probably don’t know you’re making. Be sure to download and listen to this protein audio interview too. Let’s start with a quick exercise: Take a look at the ingredients of the [...]

Episode #179: What Pharmaceutical Companies Don’t Want You To Know About Statins

January 18, 2012

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In this January 18, 2012 free audio episode: What Pharmaceutical Companies Don’t Want You To Know About Statins. Plus: light therapy, what are super-carbs, how to cycle calories, milk for lactose intolerance, clear fluids before colonscopy, o-lifting, P90X and running, staying warm during a swim, and the effects of too much calcium. Do you have [...]

Who else wants free dark chocolate?

January 15, 2012

A few weeks ago, in this podcast interview with Dr. Josh Axe, you learned about a new kind of organic food that you can get shipped to your house. After the interview with Dr. Axe, I was pretty impressed with the quality of the ingredients and lack of unhealthy “fillers” in the Beyond Organic foods we [...]

How Cell Phone Companies Gamble With Your Brain, And What You Can Do About It.

January 13, 2012

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Are cell phones healthy? In this interview about how cell phone companies gamble with your brain, I interview Dr. Devra Davis, author of the book “Disconnect: The Truth About Cell Phone Radiation, What the Industry Has Done to Hide It, and How to Protect Your Family”. What you’ll hear may upset you, and if you [...]

Tri-Ripped Just Went Live.

January 11, 2012

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Tri-Ripped Q&A Video With Ben Greenfield

January 11, 2012

In this Tri-Ripped Q&A video with Ben Greenfield, you’ll learn what Tri-Ripped is, and learn how to swim, bike and run fast, and still have the ultimate triathlon body. Click below to get Tri-Ripped at 11:59EST on January 11.

Episode #178: Why Sweet Potatoes Are Better Than Regular Potatoes

January 11, 2012

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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 January 11, 2012 free audio episode: Why Sweet Potatoes Are Better Than Regular Potatoes. Also: personal trainer credentials, setting race goals, bike to [...]

A Fun Free, Fitness App for Busy People!

January 9, 2012

Do you ever find your workouts to be stale, non-rewarding, boring, ho-hum, or anything else that is less than exciting? I may have a solution for you… …ever hear of “gamification”? Basically, gamification involves giving game-like incentives to yourself (or someone else) to accomplish something – like using your phone to “check-in” to locations and [...]

Five Ways To Compete In Endurance Sports Without Getting Too Skinny

January 5, 2012

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This is Part 7 of 7 of the new “Getting A Better Body” series that I’m writing for the upcoming Thursday, January 12 launch of Tri-Ripped, which you can read more about by clicking here (which will also give you access to the other 6 articles in this series) So if you read the first six articles in [...]

Episode #177: How To Eat Fruit Without Getting Fat

January 4, 2012

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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 January 4, 2012 free audio episode: “How To Eat Fruit Without Getting Fat”. Also: returning to running, the “thrifty” gene, short quads from [...]

How To Detox – A Quick Primer On How To Cleanse Your Body For The New Year (Without Going To Some Expensive Resort On A Mountaintop)

January 2, 2012

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Congratulations – take a big sigh of relief that you’ve survived the holidays. But… …the same might not be said for your insides. Ever heard of crohns, colitis, gastritis, diverticulitis, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome? Any of these can make you feel sluggish, run-down, frequently sick and unable to feel like working out, resist appetite [...]

How To Make Healthy Cocktails: The Ultimate Guide

December 30, 2011

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Well folks, it’s about that point… …the time of year that there is great temptation and opportunity to imbibe in a celebratory cocktail. Around this time last year, I published “Three Semi-Healthy Drinks to Have If You’re Partying and Want To Do As Little Damage As Possible to Your Body”. In that article, you learned [...]

Episode #176: The Shocking Truth About Wheat

December 28, 2011

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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 December 28, 2011 free audio episode: “The Shocking Truth About Wheat” with Dr. William Davis. Also: fibre and fat, ankle weights for cycling [...]

16 Killer Fitness Resources To Buy With Your Holiday Gift Cards

December 26, 2011

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Alright folks, this is officially it. Last year, I published a last minute Christmas shopping list, and this year I’ve had multiple requests for another quintessential holiday shopping list for the health nut, fitness enthusiast, multi-sport junkie or fat-loss devotee… …but I decided to wait until after Christmas – since you’ve no doubt got some [...]

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