In this video, Ben Greenfield gives you two highly effective recommendations for learning the squat exercise. The squat is a perfect way to effectively tone your thighs, butt and quads, burn a high number of calories in a short period of time, and boost leg strength for sport performance.

 

 Ben Greenfield's Top 2 Tricks for Learning How to Properly Squat With Good Form: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In this November 18th podcast episode, Ben Greenfield talks all about low thyroid, low metabolic rate and natural methods for improvement. Included in this podcast:

-The most accurate home test to determine if you have a low metabolism.

-Will too much exercise damage the metabolism?

-Which thyroid medication might be your best bet.

-The one oil that you should be consuming (at least 2-3 tablespoons daily).

-A shiny, blue-black, solid mineral that is crucial to thyroid activity and metabolism.

-Two compounds that must appear on the nutrition label of your multi-vitamin.

-A home recipe for thyroid maximizing juice.

-Eight foods you must completely avoid if you have a low metabolism.

During this audio episode, Ben Greenfield also unveils how anyone who lives in Spokane, Washington can easily win a FREE Gymstick, the hot new European muscle-toning exercise tool that is just now hitting the States! Also featured in this podcast:

-Click here for a link to the Delta-E and Enerprime supplements that Ben mentions.

-What is the relationship like when you have an online personal trainer or online nutrition consultant?

-An introduction to Mark Cavallaro (click here for more), the new personal trainer and triathlon coach at Pacific Elite Fitness.

-How to rank the Ben Greenfield Fitness podcast in iTunes - click here, then click “Write a Review”.

 

 Podcast Episode #22: "Eight Ways to Instantly Increase a Low Metabolic Rate" [57:40m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This is a jam-packed, must-listen audio episode! Here’s 5 important peak previews of this week’s podcast:

1. Ben Greenfield reveals a 1-2-3-Step Proprietary Fat Loss Technique to help you lose 5 pounds in 2-4 weeks!

2. John Gilbert and Ben Greenfield have a disagreement about whether “Fat Can Make You Fat”, and John talks about this week’s newsletter article on “9 Nutritional Myths”.

3. An interview with Dr. Pamela Langederfer about how Chinese medicine and acupuncture can be used for wellness management, sports performance and smart exercise recovery. Click here to listen to the podcast and learn exactly why this may be the key to healing your injuries, boosting your immune system and enhancing your energy.

4. More coupon codes for metabolism boosting supplements (definitely listen to minute 46:35 on the podcast!)

5. Shownote links from this podcast include:

- Brand new Spokane personal training, metabolic testing and nutrition management program - redesigned for group affordability!

- A 15 Week Triathlon Off-Season Strength Training Plan endorsed by Ben Greenfield

- Dr. Langederfer’s recommended link on Acupuncture for Sports

- Introduction to the New Online Triathlon Coaches and Personal Trainers at Pacific Elite Fitness

You won’t want to miss this episode! Listen in today, and contact Ben Greenfield at ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com with any questions, comments, or feedback.

P.S. Check out Ben Greenfield’s new recommendations on the right sidebar of this website!

 

 Podcast Episode #21: What You Need to Know About Chinese Medicine [49:35m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Imagine if you showed up to a personal trainer, but instead of just a simple and basic exercise or diet routine, you had access to:

-Exercise metabolic testing to determine your exact caloric needs, fat burning and maximum fitness response heart rates, and unique biochemical and nutrient utilization profile.

-Body composition, dynamic range-of-motion and fitness testing to identify structural imbalances, assess your personal fitness levels, and customize a program to your body.

-Detailed workout calendar and nutritional plans, with daily instructions for every aspect of your program - fitness, diet and lifestyle!

-Unlimited phone and e-mail access to a physiologist, nutritionist and metabolic expert.

-Full access to any necessary medical testing procedures, including comprehensive blood metabolic profiles, thyroid screening, hormone analysis, and biomechanical evaluation.

-Ability to split the entire cost of the program among a group of friends, or among a group that we find for you to join! This is a new feature that allows for a very high degree of affordability.

Don’t pinch yourself. It’s all available right here in Spokane, Washington, in a program directed by Ben Greenfield and overseen at Champions Sports Medicine in the beautiful Gonzaga district of Spokane, Washington. Click here for more information about Ben Greenfield, MS, CSCS, CPT, C-ISSN.

Are you ready to begin? It’s time to re-invent your body and turn your life around, with zero guesswork. We have access to every necessary test to discover exactly what is going on in your body, including food allergies, hormone issues, metabolic syndromes, or nutritional needs. Simply complete the information below, and we’ll contact you immediately.

In this November 4, 2008 podcast, Ben Greenfield interviews registered dietitian and sugar expert Stacey Trogdon. You’ll hear some fascinating and very practical advice on What You *Don’t* Know About Sugar, including:

-the true link between sugar and fat

-the one hormone that could both make you gain weight and give you diabetes

-a scary syndrome that you might actually be developing

-the amazing link between sugar and inflammation

-the difficult sugar decisions that athletes must make

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Also in this podcast:

-Special Newsletter Series from human nutrition & metabolism expert John Gilbert - be sure to sign-up for the BenGreenfieldFitness.com newsletter to access this fantastic series! This week’s article features some very practical tips about How Not To Get Fat While You’re Eating at Work.

-“Quality Over Quantity” Ironman 6 Month Training Plan, brand new design from Ben Greenfield - click here to learn more.

-Podcast Discount on Fat Loss Capsule - during the introduction to Podcast #20, there is a special discount code that automatically gives you a ten dollar discount on ThermoFactor! Click here to order with your discount code.

 

 Enhanced Podcast: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

You shouldn’t have to train 15-20 hours a week to be competitive at Ironman.

Ben Greenfield has designed a 6 month training plan designed for the busy, working Ironman triathlete. This plan can be implemented at any point during the training year, and brings the beginner, intermediate, or advanced individual to the Ironman finish line in 6 months! Click here for details.

Also, visit the TrainingPeaks blog for Ben’s latest article on recovery…

In this October 28, 2008 audio episode, Ben Greenfield interviews Dr. Todd Schlapfer of Coeur D’ Alene Healing Arts. Dr. Todd introduces the concept of naturopathic medicine, and differences between allopathic and naturopathic, then proceeds to give concrete examples of:

-how active individuals can determine proper dietary protocols via specific types of testing…

-what the optimum nutritional philosophy should include…

-how to enhance recovery and muscle repair with mineral intake…

-why excessive protein intake can be harmful…

-the importance of the right type of fat, and ideal dietary sources…

-how chronic inflammation, an acidic body pH, performance, and health are interrelated…

Click here for a link to a previous podcast on medium chain fatty acids (MUFA’s), which are introduced as a healthy energy option by Dr. Todd.

Also in this podcast:

-listener Q&A: is it possible to become stronger and aerobically fit at the same time?

-how to subscribe for free to Ben Greenfield’s Shape21 Newletter, which provides a new meal plan and workout for each week!

-introduction to next week’s topic: an interview with registered dietician Stacey Trogdon on What You *Don’t* Know About Sugar.

 

 Podcast #19: Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition & Performance [50:35m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

SPECIAL MID-WEEK ANNOUNCEMENT #1: Click here for a complete list of Ben Greenfield’s Six Extreme Workout Challenges. Video record yourself completing any of these challenges in the allotted period of time, and receive a FREE copy of Shape21: The Complete 21 Day Lean Body Manual.

SPECIAL MID-WEEK ANNOUNCEMENT #2: Podcast Discount on Fat Loss Capsule - at the end of Podcast #18 is a special discount code that automatically gives you a ten dollar discount on ThermoFactor! Click here to order with your discount code.

ThermoFactor is a synergistic formula that successfully addresses major issues associated with weight gain. The ingredients provide powerful thermogenic support and help control the appetite and blood sugar balance:

Citrus aurantium Extract (Advantra Z)
Advantra Z is extracted from the dried immature fruit of the bitter orange. More effective than ephedrine upon thermogenesis, it increases metabolic rate without the side effects. It helps suppress appetite and increase the release of fatty acids from storage. Athletes benefit from the ability to exercise longer without exhaustion or lean tissue loss.

Green Tea Extract (Camellia sinensis): Green tea works synergistically with Advantra Z to increase thermogenesis. It is recognized as an overall health tonic containing powerful antioxidants.

L-Tyrosine: The amino acid L-tyrosine increases the appetite suppressing abilities of Advantra Z. It is a precursor to a number of neurotransmitters and hormones. L-tyrosine is a minor stimulant for the release of growth hormone (GH) and thus important for metabolism (including thermogenesis).

Chromium: Insulin plays a major role in fat storage. Chromium is a trace mineral that potentiates the effects of insulin, causing less insulin to be needed. Blood sugar levels are thus stabilized, and less fat is stored. Perhaps 90% of all Americans are deficient in chromium. It helps decrease LDL, cholesterol and triglycerides, while raising the levels of desirable HDL.

Vanadyl Sulfate: Vanadyl sulfate mimics many of the activities of insulin. It is biologically active even in the absence of insulin. It possesses anti-catabolic properties: reducing the breakdown of muscle protein for energy. It also prevents the storage of excess carbohydrates as fat.

Manganese: Manganese is another mineral that plays an important role in carbohydrate metabolism. It is a cofactor with many of the enzymes that affect sugar metabolism.

Podcast Discount on Fat Loss Capsule - at the end of Podcast #18 is a special discount code that automatically gives you a ten dollar discount on ThermoFactor! Click here to order with your discount code.

 

 Podcast #18: Mid-Week Update, Extreme Workout Challenges & ThermoFactor [7:40m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Shape21: The 3 Week Lean Body Manual is a step-by-step exercise and nutrition guide designed by Ben Greenfield. The book features beginner, intermediate, and advanced level workouts, combined with a daily meal plan, grocery list, and detailed exercise instructions and photos.

Today’s workout video is taken straight from Day 14 of this cutting-edge program. You’ll notice that the workout is brief! Each Shape21 exercise session is designed to be just 20-30 minutes in length, wasting no time in maximizing fat burning and muscle toning effect.

Intermediate Level - Perform 4x Through, rest minimally between exercises:

14 Lift & Press
21 Jumping Jacks
14 Bent Rows
7 Lunge & Curl per Leg
60 second Run or Bike at 100%

Click here to visit http://www.shape21.com today!

 

 Sample Workout from Day 14 of the Shape21 Lean Body Program: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In this October 12, 2008 podcast, Ben Greenfield podcasts from the Hawaii Ironman Medical Conference on the following topics:

-cutting-edge research on getting the most out of your cardio training

-managing gut issues during exercise

-proprietary methods for enhancing recovery from your workouts

-how to achieve vast amounts of endurance in a very short period of time

This podcast also includes a special announcement about a new “Tip of the Week” newsletter from Ben’s book: “100 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism”.

Links included in this podcast:

100 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism Newsletter

Article on “Eating Before Your Workout”

Muscle-Trac Muscle Rolling Stick (recovery)

Foam Rollers from Perform Better (recovery)

Recover-Ease (proteolytic enzyme source for recovery)

Ben Greenfield’s Triathlon Adventures

 

 Podcast Episode #17: Eating Before Workouts, Recovery & Endurance Secrets [37:10m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download