August 11, 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
Every month, I release never-before-seen videos, audios and .pdf's inside the BenGreenfieldFitness “Premium” channel (just $10/year to access!). You can click here to go Premium and access an entire vault of protected content!
-Are Chiropractors Really Bullsh*t? (Special Release: Podcast + BONUS Article!)
Articles I Published This Week:
-Are Chiropractors Really Bullsh*t? (Special Release: Podcast + BONUS Article!)
My full article feed and all past archives of my articles are here if you want to check out past articles
Articles & Podcasts I Was Featured In This Week:
-Why Saunas Can Build Muscle, Boost Endurance, and Increase Strength
-Are Endurance Athletes More Susceptible to Getting Diabetes?
-What Does It Mean If You Crave McDonald's During Pregnancy? There's More To It Than You Thought
Special Announcements:
Greenfield's new podcast!
OK, OK.
I didn't launch a new podcast.
But my 9 year old boys River and Terran did.
This tasty, short lil' 10 minute-ish long podcast includes restaurant reviews (currently in our hometown area of Spokane, Washington and Coeur D' Alene, Idaho but soon to be around the globe!), healthy eating tips, plant foraging adventures, cooking tips and tricks for kids and adults, fun food photos and videos…and much, much more.
You can check out the shownotes, subscribe for free in iTunes (or wherever else fine podcasts are found) and entertain your palate by clicking below.
GoGreenfields.com <– click here for my kids' new, free food podcast.
Enjoy! And, for extra karma points, spread the word to any kids who like to cook, hungry adults, or any other foodies you may know. ;)
Upcoming Events:
-I'm racing on the Spartan Pro Team for 2017!
You can catch me at any of the races below. Just click here to register:
-August 26, 2017: The Ascent, Glen Jean, WV
-September 30, 2017: Spartan World Championship, Squaw Valley, CA
-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 Live 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 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
-November 10-13 Weston A. Price Foundation Wise Traditions Conference, Minneapolis, MN. I'll be speaking at the 18th annual conference that covers everything from hormone health, adrenal and thyroid health, natural fertility, degenerative diseases, to traditional diets and food preparation & more. Learn how to improve your health through food, farming and the healing arts. Click here to register.
-December 7-8, 2017: XPT Experience, Kauai, HI. 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/BXd7BtJl0SP/?taken-by=bengreenfieldfitness
This Week's Most Popular Tweet:
Science Points to the Single Most Valuable Personality Trait: https://t.co/KFKqVCbAqX pic.twitter.com/j02Z3KYESz
— Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfield) August 9, 2017
This Week's Most Popular Facebook Post:
https://www.facebook.com/BGFitness/posts/10156362762194179:0
This Week's Most Popular Snapchat Story:
This week on Snapchat, I had electrodes attached to my jaw while I showed you how I use the NES MiHealth device to release stress, re-educate energy flow, and raise the electrical potential of my cells. I also took you on a personal tour of my home in Washington! You can learn all about it by listening to this podcast. Follow me on Snapchat for more sneak peeks into my life, cool books I'm reading, biohacking tips, workouts, giveaways & more! Click here to follow me on Snapchat.
This Week's Most Popular Pin from Pinterest:
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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
Hi Ben,
First I’d like to say I really appreciate the effort and dedication you show in diving deep into the various topics you cover to make sure that us, the listener, are as well informed as possible.
I had a quick question regarding blood surgar levels. The other day I had a big carb refeed of gluten free pancakes. About 45 min-hour later I went in to get a bunch of cursory blood tests for a physical. It turns out that I had a blood glucose level of 75mg/dL. I was expecting it to be much higher considering the starch content of the meal. Is this a potential good sign of increased insulin sensitivity, or is this fairly common?
Lastly, do you have a glucometer and a ketometer you recommend?
Thank you,
Matt