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Self-Quantification

Self-quantification is the holy grail for taking your health and fitness to the next level! By measuring key health and fitness markers, you can track improvements, see where you need work, and create a well-informed plan. Learn the ins and outs of self-quantification in these articles where I discuss self-quantification devices, how to track calories, how to track sleep, how to track performance, blood tests and vitamin, mineral, and hormone levels, genetic testing and using your DNA results to inform your diet and exercise, urine tests, gut panels, heart rate monitors and tracking heart rate and heart rate variability, and much more!

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How I Track Sleep, The Top 7 Sleep Parameters To Track, Interpreting Your Sleep Trends & Much More.

January 1, 2019
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Recently on Instagram, I posted my latest sleep and readiness stats, which – on a particularly fantastic night of sleep...

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The Ultimate Guide To Self-Quantification – How To Test, Track & Interpret Blood, Saliva, Urine, Hair & Poop.

September 18, 2018
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I shifted awkwardly on the toilet seat, using one porcelain-planted hand to steady myself while I held a small paper...

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The New Oura Ring: Track Naps, Advanced HRV Tracking, Personalized Sleep Typing, Client Dashboard Feature & Much More!

November 30, 2017
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It's no secret that the Oura ring is my #1 choice for self-quantification, due to a huge number of variables,...

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What Is Viome? How Gut Metatranscriptome & Microbiome Analysis Can Change Your Health.

August 22, 2017
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I've been getting a ton of questions lately about a new “complete” gut microbiome testing service called “Viome“, which applies...

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How To Track Your HRV All Night Long, Along With Body Temperature, Respiration Rate, Sleep Tranquility & Much More Using The Oura Self-Quantification Ring Cloud Feature.

July 3, 2017
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In this video, I'm giving you an insider glimpse of the brand new “cloud” feature of the ŌURA self-quantification ring....

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11 Crucial Health Questions & Mighty Self-Quantification Ring To Rule Them All: The Official Oura Ring Q&A.

July 18, 2016
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I'm on a constant quest to determine how elements such as air, light, electricity, water, food, movement and more affect...

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Shockingly High Cholesterol Levels, Vitamin D Insights, Liver Detoxing & More: Ben Greenfield’s Blood Testing Results (video)

November 1, 2015
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Ahh…it's that precious moment of year again: the time when I saunter into my local laboratory, slap down a fancy...

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10 Things Your Pee Can Tell You About Your Body: Taking A Deep Dive Into Urinalysis, Dehydration, Ketosis, pH & More!

September 28, 2015
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My wife is not happy with me. See, for the past several days, I've been randomly grabbing drinking glasses from...

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The Blood Test Your Doctor Won’t Order…

June 30, 2015
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I get dozens of calls, podcast questions, and emails each week from people who ask things like… “How can I...

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What Happens To Your Body & Blood When You Race Back-To-Back Spartan Races?

February 16, 2015
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Two years ago I did back-to-back triathlons at one of the most difficult triathlons in the world, and tested my blood before...

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How To Easily Get Your Blood Tested Without Spending Tons of Money or Visiting A Fancy Longevity Institute.

May 21, 2014
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It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of getting your blood tested, even if it’s just once a year. After...

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What It Looks Like When A Hard Charging Athlete Businessman Gets The Most Comprehensive Blood Test On The Face Of The Planet.

May 5, 2014
ArticlesSelf-Quantification

This week, I took a deluxe deep dive into the inner workings of my blood and biomarkers. The best way to...

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A Step-By-Step Guide To Testing Your Gut For Nasty Invaders.

January 31, 2014
ArticlesSelf-Quantification

This morning, I drove through the snow and ice-covered roads of my hometown in Spokane, Washington to visit Dr. Toby...

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A Step-By-Step Guide to Interpreting Your Bloodwork – Video Walkthrough of Ben’s WellnessFX Blood Panel

November 18, 2013
ArticlesSelf-Quantification

About every 3-4 months, I test my blood with a WellnessFX Performance Panel. Part of this is pure and simple...

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How To Test Your Blood, Anytime, Anywhere In The World

March 25, 2013
ArticlesPodcastSelf-Quantification

Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode. I'll admit it. I'm a total self-quantification nerd. You...

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Muscle Testing 101: Everything You Need To Know About How Muscle Testing Works.

November 24, 2012
ArticlesPodcastSelf-Quantification

You've probably experienced muscle testing at some point in your life. Typically it involves someone pushing down on your arm...

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A Crash Course On Finding Out What Is Happening Inside Your Body.

August 9, 2012
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Ben Greenfield racing a Half Ironman last weekend, photo courtesy James Richman Do you ever wish you could know exactly...

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