Fitness trainer, nutritionist and triathlon coach Ben Greenfield has written several featured books on metabolism, fat loss, lean muscle, low back pain, triathlon weightlifting and nutrition. Browse below for special web-only pricing on fitness, nutrition, health and triathlon books and DVD’s!

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Shape21

Complete downloadable Lean Body Manual contains detailed 21 day exercise and meal plan routine for very quick and effective weight loss. No guesswork involved! Just follow the plan. Includes workouts, meal plans, articles, exercise photos. Click here to learn more about the Shape21, featuring a highly unique, 100% holistic meal plan and no-gym-required exercise plan.

Instantly download e-book:
$17.00

Order Physical Book/DVD Package
$47.00

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Alright folks, this is officially it. I’ve had multiple requests for a quintessential holiday shopping list for the health nut, fitness enthusiast, multi-sport junkie or fat-loss devotee. Consider this the ultimate answer to your head-scratching hunt for the perfect gift. You’ve stumbled upon the final solution.

I’ve tracked down the best deals, the highest-quality products, and the most unique, health-conscious gifts your significant gift-recipient isn’t going to get anywhere else – and provided you with a range of options from inexpensive, custom-designed energy bars to gold-standard laboratory performance testing packages. You’ll find everything for the person who just wants to shed a few pounds of fat, to the coveted tools of a top triathlete.

So consider the following items the gold-standard for giving the gift of both creativity and health. You can click on any of the items in the list, and they will open in a new window, so you’ll always be able to access this list later. Finally, if you have items you’d like to see added, just leave a comment – and be sure to experiment with the “Bookmark & Share” button at the bottom of this post, where you can easily e-mail friends and family members with the list!

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If the “Skinny Guy” profile describes you, I think I’ve discovered a pretty effective solution that was just released by my friend Jeff Andersen (AKA the “Muscle Nerd”). Careful when you click on the link that’s coming up in a second…Jeff is known for saying what’s on his mind.

But this time…he may have stepped over the line!

So before I tell you the story about Jeff, here’s the link over to his brand new double-bonus FREE MP3 and ebook about his total solution for skinny guys who need to build more muscle….

Jeff’s Free MP3 and ebook <= Click here

Now the story…

For the last 6 years, Jeff’s been dedicating much of his research to studying the “ECTOMORPH“. These are the really skinny guys who no matter how hard they try, just can’t seem to put on any muscle.  (Does this sound like YOU?)

So far, the typical advice found online can be reduced to something along the lines of…

…”You’re not TRAINING hard enough!”; or

…”You’re not EATING enough!”

But Jeff has drawn a line in the sand and is challenging all of his “expert advice” by releasing his latest findings based upon a recent experiment, which he’s called…

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Ever wanted to find out exactly which foods, herbs, exercises, and supplements will maximize your metabolism?

How about the quickest, most effective bang-for-your-buck gym routine to prepare for a 5K, 10K, half-marathon, or triathlon?

A 21 day plan to rapidly shed fat for an upcoming wedding or beach vacation?

Ben Greenfield has a variety of effective solutions in his collection of easy-to-read books, e-books and DVD’s. Whether you’re wanting to banish back pain, strengthen your knees for running and climbing stairs, or get a quick and proven diet and fitness routine, you’ll discover everything you need on this page…

Each product is designed with information that you can immediately implement, easily understand, and incorporate into your lifestyle with ease, convenience, and simplicity. Fitness, nutrition, wellness and human performance are a lifestyle, and Ben will help you ensure that your lifestyle is achievable, with zero guesswork. If you have any questions about these products, don’t hesitate to e-mail support@bengreenfieldfitness.com.

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Several past podcast episodes on this website have talked about various types of protein supplementation for everything from sports performance to fat loss. In a interesting article about whole protein vs. whey protein isolate, my friend and respected nutrition colleague Joe Stout just wrote a very interesting article over on his blog. Check it out here. It’s worth a read.

When the U.S. armed forces set out to develop a fitness program that would hone a lean, “fit-to-fight” physique, they didn’t have the option of waiting around for the next “fad diet”…

…they don’t Google “fat loss” on the internet and sign up for the first advertised “guru” program they can find…

…and they DON’T buy “fat burner” supplements by the truckload and issue them at morning roll call.

The program they use MUST be effective enough to work on ALL body types, both men and women, and for anyone from the 18 year old knucklehead fresh off the turnip truck to the 50-something career soldier nearing retirement.
So here are some tips that I learned from this book on how YOU can become a “lean, mean, fat-burning machine”…

Military Fat Loss Principle #1:  Train Early – Burn Early
In the military, they don’t wait for the sun to rise to begin their day.  PT (“physical training” or exercise) starts at anywhere from 5am to 6am each day. Training early in the morning jumpstarts your metabolism and shifts it into high gear to burn fat all day long…and you don’t need to be a soldier to take advantage of that! Try to get your workout in as early as possible in the day to ratchet up your body’s natural fat-burning abilities before your metabolism slows down in the evening.

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As a cyclist, have you been turned off by indoor cycling classes because they didn’t have anything to do with real cycling? Are you bored to tears riding your trainer at home in the winter or when you’re too busy to ride outside? Wouldn’t you love to be able to take advantage of the motivation, camaraderie and energy of indoor classes to help you stay focused on your training, but you just can’t face the aerobics-on-a-bike type of class? Would you like to know how to maximize your performance and technique in indoor classes? And perhaps most importantly, would you like to ensure that you’re not wasting time with an inefficient workout, but rather burning calories, shedding fat, and getting as much bang for your buck as possible?

I discovered a fantastic resource this week, as an an ex-spinning instructor, I have to say that it is a must-read for anyone who wants to lose maximum fat with indoor cycling, get as fit as possible on a spin bike, and even prepare for a sport-specific event, like a triathlon or a century bike ride. If you’re a spinning instructor, then you simply have not seen the whole picture until you read this book. I was blown away.

Some of the things that world-renowned spinning instructor Jennifer Sage talks about in this book include:

The mechanics of pedaling on a spin bike with a weighted flywheel and the huge implications it has on training techniques, cadence and pedal stroke

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The following is a special message from Ben Greenfield:

Dear Perplexed,

It’s the sad truth, and I can understand your confusion and frustration. Too many fat burning or muscle toning programs are incredibly complicated, require expensive gym memberships, demand hours spent preparing meals in the kitchen, and result in burn-out, mental fatigue, and boredom!

It just shouldn’t have to be that way.

Not only should exercise and nutrition be understandable, achievable, and straight-forward, but it should get results that you can see.

Frankly, if you’re not noticing any changes within 3 weeks, then something might just be wrong.

So is there a solution to your problem? Does a program exist that involves A) no guesswork and B) won’t make smoke come out your ears as you try to interpret the complexity?

Yes! After working for over 9 years as a Spokane personal trainer, helping thousands of people melt away literally tons of fat, and discovering how to transform the body into a lean and athletic fat-burning machine, I’ve collected all the secrets that I’ve learned over the years and packaged them into one complete manual – a book that will change the way you view nutrition and exercise forever. I call it….

Shape21: The Complete 21 Day Lean Body Manual

This guide offers a revolutionary new approach, and here’s why: rather than separate nutrition and exercise into two different programs, I’ve combined a workout plan, grocery shopping list, exercise instruction manual and meal menu that shows you exactly how to exercise and what to eat every single day…

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Need a quick workout to do on your office break? In this 4 minute video, Ben Greenfield demonstrates how to use an elastic band resistance training tool like The Gymstick for a short and effective workout that boosts the metabolism with no sweat. Simply perform the exercises in the video with minimal rest, and repeat 1-2x if time permits.

Recommend exercises/reps are as follows:

Front Squat to Press -- 10-15 reps

Standing Body Rotation -- 10-15 reps/side

Triceps Press -- 10-15 reps

Rows -- 15-20 reps

Sideways Leg Kicks -- 10-15 reps/side

Upright Row -- 10-15 reps

Good Morning “Bows” -- 15-20 reps

Bicep Curl -- 10-15 reps