In my articles and my Ben Greenfield Fitness Podcast, we discuss everything from how to increase endurance, how to train for Ironman, how to train for Spartan, how to increase VO2Max, how to use heart rate zones and heart rate variability, how to build muscle fast, how to increase speed, power, and strength, how to become more flexible, the importance of mobility, the benefits of yoga, and a bunch of fringe fitness hacks including training masks and altitude training, blood flow restriction training, the benefits of sauna and cold thermogenesis for fitness, and much more! Take a deep-dive into the minds of the world’s fittest athletes!
Here’s the deal: I’ve been working in the fitness industry for the past two decades. I’m not saying that to brag, but rather to highlight the fact that—from bodybuilding splits to powerlifting to all...
If you listened to last week's podcast with Dr. Marc Bubbs, entitled "The Most Proven Supplements For Performance & Recovery, Cold Water Immersion vs. Cryotherapy, The New Science of Athletic Performance & Much More!,"...
If you tuned into the podcast last week, then you may have heard my episode with Jim Poole of NuCalm, entitled "How To Simulate A Full Sleep Cycle In 20 Minutes, The Best Stress...
Last week, in the first of this two-part series on how to biohack your body for muscle gain and fat loss, I filled you in on some of the top gear and tools I...
Standing at my basement office desk, I reached for my phone and texted my friend David, who was upstairs at the kitchen table.
“Dude, come downstairs if you want to see my morning writing routine.”
Within...
Since last week's post below on Instagram, I've been getting inundated with questions about how to build muscle...including how I've been eating, supplements I'm currently taking, my workout program and more!
So I figured I'd...
Three weeks ago, I posted this "epic workout" request to my Instagram channel:
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Every weekend I try to do something epic, like a big hike, a long paddleboard session, a bike...
We live in an era of better living through science, in which muscle building and body transformation can be vastly enhanced with tactics such as Kaatsu training, efficient exercise machines such as the PeakFitPro...
30-29-28-27-26… sandwiched in between music producer Rick Rubin and author Neil Strauss, I struggled against a giant Nautilus machine in Don Wildman’s basement, churning away reps in what Esquire Magazine dubbed “The Most Difficult...
I sensed the curious stare of the old woman sitting next to me on the airplane as I fumbled with my phone, thumb-tapping like a madman. The countdown on the screen neared one minute:...
Last week, I led a very simple but invigorating full-body, mind, and spirit workout in the park at the annual Paleo f(x) in Austin, Texas.
Afterwards, several people approached me and asked me if the...
As I've written about before, I'm a complete book nerd, and I read a book a day. As an exercise physiologist, I'm especially intrigued with books that delve into the science of suffering (er,...
Walk into any gym in the country and the chances are good that you will see treadmills, elliptical machines, stationary bikes, strength machines, and free-weights. You may also notice that kettlebells have recently enjoyed...
Here's a sneak peek on the latest episode from Get-Fit-Guy.
Each week, over at the Quick & Dirty Tips Network, I produce a free, easy-to-read article, accompanied by a short 5-10 minute audio version of that...
It's time for another sneak peek on the latest episode from Get-Fit-Guy.
Each week, over at the Quick & Dirty Tips Network, I produce a free, easy-to-read article, accompanied by a short 5-10 minute audio version...
Time for another sneak preview from Get-Fit-Guy!
Each week, over at the Quick & Dirty Tips Network, I produce a free, easy-to-read article, accompanied by a short 5-10 minute audio version of that article. Everything...
The second part of last week's episode is now ready over at Get-Fit-Guy.
Each week, over at the Quick & Dirty Tips Network, I produce a free, easy-to-read article, accompanied by a short 5-10 minute...