December 2011

How To Make Healthy Cocktails: The Ultimate Guide

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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 how to make healthy cocktails like:

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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 [...]

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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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The Gift Of Risk.

December 24, 2011

Think about the very best Christmas gift you can give yourself this year. Is it a luxury car wrapped in shiny, red bow? An expensive vacation to a luxury resort? A membership to a shiny, new health club? Allow me to put a dangerous thought into your head… …perhaps the best Christmas gift you can [...]

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5 Crucial Steps To Looking Good In A T-Shirt

December 23, 2011
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This look good in a t-shirt article is Part 6 of 7 of the new “Getting A Better Body” series that I’m writing for the upcoming 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) The t-shirt became popularized by sailors [...]

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Episode #175: How Should You Eat Before, During and After Long Workouts?

December 21, 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 21, 2011 free audio episode: eating for a long workout with Steve Born from Hammer Nutrition. Plus: shipping live bacteria, alcohol vs. [...]

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The Top 100 Most Popular Fitness Tweets From Ben Greenfield Twitter: A Fitness & Nutrition Gold Mine.

December 19, 2011

I admit. I’m a Twitter junkie. I’m constantly skewering my favorite and most useful fitness and nutrition articles, research and resources and posting them to my Ben Greenfield Twitter account. From shattering exercise myths to releasing news flashes on new dietary aids, I keep you informed on everything fitness-related. Heck, on my birthday (tomorrow), I’m [...]

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A Full-Body, Hard, Slightly Insane Holiday Workout and A Bonus To The First Reader Who Proves They Did It.

December 16, 2011

Do you ever feel like briefly getting away from the holiday rush, shopping, work, family, kids, loud relatives and yuletide stress? During this time of year, that feeling occasionally  happens to me, and when it does, I head to the gym for a hard holiday workout. After all, multiple research studies have proven that exercise [...]

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Episode #174: What Diet Is The Best Diet?

December 14, 2011

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 14, 2011 free audio episode: which diet is the best diet, cardio and muscle loss, outdoor winter training, preparing grains, Dr. Weil’s Pyramid, [...]

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How To Get A Flat Stomach

December 12, 2011
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This article is Part 5 of 7 of the new “Getting A Better Body” series that I’m writing for the upcoming 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) Whether it’s a sign of health, beauty, virility, or movie star [...]

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Pill Popping 101: When To Take Supplements.

December 9, 2011
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With all the buzz about nutritional supplements and sports performance aids, one neglected topic is when you should actually take these supplements. When should you swallow fish oil? Before breakfast? After a workout? What about antioxidants? Do they actually hurt you during exercise, or are they helpful? Are there some supplements you should avoid with [...]

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Episode #173: Double Interview Super-Special with Tim Noakes: How To Use Your “Central Governor” and Electrolytes During Exercise.

December 6, 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 7, 2011 free audio episode: while Ben finds his way home from the Asia Pacific 70.3 World Championships Race, we bring you [...]

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Four Fat-Burning, Functional Exercise Circuits To Do Next Time You Need a Fast, Fresh, New Workout.

December 4, 2011
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The following four exercise circuits are perfect for when you need a fast circuit that is both fat-burning and functional. You can find videos of nearly all these exercises at Pacific Elite Fitness. Depending on how much time you have available, I recommend going through each circuit for a total of 3-6 rounds (higher number [...]

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How To Get Legs Like Lance Armstrong

December 2, 2011
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This article is Part 4 of 7 of the new “Getting A Better Body” series that I’m writing for the upcoming 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) Of all the sports on the face of the planet, professional [...]

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