May 26, 2017
Welcome to my Weekly Roundup!
In one convenient post, you're about to discover the most important things I've noticed this week, including the latest news from the fronts of fitness, nutrition, health, wellness, biohacking and anti-aging research, the top photos, videos and stories from this week, upcoming events and speaking appearances, giveaways, specials and a host of other things you may have missed.
Podcasts I Recorded This Week
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Dr. Trevor Cates
Articles I Published This Week:
-How to Increase Speed and Power
-Capsaicin, Cold Thermogenesis, Keto Cooking Tips, Getting To Know Ben Greenfield & Much More!
My full article feed and all past archives of my articles are here if you want to check out past articles
Special Announcement:
I'm competing in Season 2 of Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge, alongside my wife Jessa, brother Zach, sister Rosie and our long time family friend Jason.
The new season launches on June 12, and is packed with grit, drama and competition. Stay tuned for more updates!
Upcoming Events:
-I will be racing on the Spartan Pro Team for 2017!
You can catch me at any of the races below. Just click here to register:
June 3, 2017: Golden State Classic, Monterey, CA
July 8, 2017: Blue Mountain Challenge, Palmerton, PA
July 29, 2017: Southeast Showdown, Asheville, NC
August 26, 2017: The Ascent, Glen Jean, WV
-May 26-28, 2017: Infinite Man Summit in Sofia, Bulgaria. It’s my great pleasure to say that I’ve been invited to speak at the upcoming Infinite Man Summit 2017, where alongside speakers from around the world, we'll cover the four key pillars of a successful life: health & fitness, dating & relationships, business & entrepreneurship, and passion & purpose. Click here for discounted tickets! Be sure to use discount code “sofia50”.
-July 11th, 2017: David Bouley's “The Chef & The Doctor Series” in TriBeca, New York. Please join me at Bouley Botanical for a over a multi-course wine dinner, curated by Chef David Bouley. We'll start with a reception featuring passed canapés and a specialty health tonic cocktail. Guests will have the opportunity to mingle and ask me any questions they like. Chef Bouley will then prepare a multicourse menu with wine pairing featuring products and ingredients to address the topic of the evening. Get your tickets here.
-September 8-11, 2017: Who Wants To Live Forever? conference in Reykjavik, Iceland. Most of us not only want to have a long lifespan, but also a long healthspan; to be fit and healthy throughout the course of our lives. As we move into this unprecedented era of human history, a question arises: how far can the human healthspan be extended, and what are the most effective ways to achieve longevity? Join me and other health experts as we dive deep into this subject in the country with strongest and healthiest humans on the planet! Click here to register.*
*There is a Cycle Workshop as part of the “Who Wants To Forever” conference: In this workshop you’ll cycle in and around the Reykjavik area with one of the most influential people in health and fitness (ME!), gaining direct access to my wealth of knowledge on how to optimize your performance. Among the things you will learn along the ride are: Breathing techniques to enhance your longevity and health. Modern and ancient techniques to harness the natural magnetic fields of the planet we live on. How to use heat and hypoxia to increase blood flow and maximize your response to training. Basic techniques for cold thermogenesis, how to use both cold and warm water exposure effectively. And so much, much more! Sign up now – we’re sure you don’t want to miss this! Click here for the bike event only.
– October 13-14, 2017: Biohacker Summit Helsinki, Suvilahti Power Plant, Helsinki, Finland: Better Living Through Science, Technology & Nature. “If you want to know what is mainstream tomorrow, this is where it's at.” Use code BEN to save 10% www.biohackersummit.com
-Dec 7-8, 2017: XPT Life. Remember Brian Mackenzie? I interviewed him for the podcast “How To Hold Your Breath For Four Minutes, Training Mask Myths, Performance Breathing & More With Brian Mackenzie”. I am going to be joining Brian, along with Kelly Starrett, Julia Starrett, Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece, for an epic, all-inclusive performance living workshop this Dec 7, 8 and 9 in beautiful Kauai, Hawaii. Come and join us for…Pool Training / Underwater workouts. Gym Training. Breathing Instruction. Outdoor Workouts. Ice-Heat Sessions. Stand Up Paddling. Recovery Biohacking. And Much, Much More… Get in now at BenGreenfieldFitness.com/XPTLife. Seats are extremely limited for this once-in-a-lifetime experience! Be sure to mention my name when you register so they know where you came from. Who's in? ;)
This Week's Most Popular Instagram Pic:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BUfdh7alfIC/?taken-by=bengreenfieldfitness
This Week's Most Popular Tweet:
#2 benefits of cannabinoids for the elderly: https://t.co/0Csp564goA
— Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfield) May 20, 2017
This Week's Most Popular Facebook Post:
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This Week's Most Popular Snapchat Story:
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Leave any questions, comments, or feedback below – or any news of the week that you think I should have added – and I will be sure to reply.
Cheers,
Ben
Wishing the Greenfield family and friends the best of luck and success in the Ultimate Spartan Challenge!