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In this BenGreenfieldFitness Phone App insider interview with Ronda Collier, the mastermind behind the SweetBeat heart rate variability testing phone app, we delve into how to use heart rate variability to track your nervous system... ...and even though I've definitely covered heart rate variability (HRV) in previous podcast episodes and articles on this website, this interview gets into some of the more advanced stuff, and the really practical ways to get the most out of your HRV testing so that you can truly know the exact status and health of your nervous system. If you find yourself confused by some of the terms and science behind HRV training, or you want to really maximize your ability to track recovery and your nervous system, then this episode is for you. Topics that Ronda and I discuss include: -What is a heart rate variability power frequency graph? -What is a low frequency domain, what is a high frequency domain, and how do these relate to the health and function of your sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system? -How to know if your body is rested and recovered, and how to know if you have been exposed to too much lifestyle, emotional or exercise stress. -The ins and outs of using the online dashboard at the BeatHealthy website to track your HRV, share information with a coach and interpret your charts and stress trends. -And much more! You'll need the free BenGreenfieldFitness phone app to access this interview. During the discussion, we reference using heart rate cohesion training from the Heart Math Institute, and also the breathing techniques in the bookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Kesä 201326min

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/244 June 19, 2013 Podcast: How To Use Hot Baths For Performance, Natural Remedies for Dry Eyes, How To Enhance Vision, How Your Feet Affect Your Butt, High Heart Rates on a Ketogenic Diet, Strength Training For Trail Runners, and How Your Ears Affect Your Muscles. Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the "@Contact" button at the bottom of the app. Please don't forget to give the podcast a comment/ranking in iTunes - it only takes a minute and you could win a BGFitness care package! ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can get these News Flashes hot off the presses if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. Can Electrocuting Your Brain Improve Your Endurance? Whole eggs on a low carb diet are definitely a good thing - especially if you include yolks. Wow: When study participants drank sucralose, their blood sugar peaked at higher level than when consuming glucose. Very interesting in this study that sugar is *most* damaging in the presence of fat. Why you shouldn't use an earthing mat or grounding mat. These Ramadan results indicate that intermittent fasting based solely on absence of food intake is beneficial for men only. Great article about why John Keifer is WRONG that all "cardio is bad". ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: The brand new Ben Greenfield Fitness app - is your portal to all of Ben's best fitness shows, special episodes, and videos in one convenient spot - including exclusive bonus content you won't get anywhere else except inside this app! 2013 Thailand Triathlon Adventure with Ben Greenfield - details at pacificfit.net. Now including the pre-camp: It's a "high end" triathlon training resort. Brand new facilities - check 'em out! We're going to do coached sessions every day. It won't be hardcore training as much as a focus on learning about nutrition, training, fitness, and how to "get the edge" in endurance, life and health! Brand new BenGreenfieldFitness triathlon kits and clothing is available! Need a BenGreenfieldFitness triathlon suit or running/workout shirt? bgpromo13 is good for 20% off of anything. If you're looking for a topic we covered in the past - we have released the Ben Greenfield Fitness Top Hits, Vol. 1. Including: 1. The Benefits of Fish vs. Fish Oil 2. The Best Ways to Stop Hair Loss 3. Increase Your Hematocrit & Oxygen Levels 4. Strengthen Your Immune System & Shorten the Duration of a Cold 5. Top 10 Ways to Boost Libido 6. Get Rid of Migraines Naturally 7. Become a Curvaceous, Lean, Ripped Female Athlete Without Destroying Your Health 8. Stop Side Stitches as Fast as Possible 9. Is It Possible for a Vegan to Be a Healthy Endurance Athlete 10. How Much Water Do You Really Need to Drink Each Day ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: As compiled, edited and sometimes read by Brock, the Ben Greenfield Fitness Podcast "sidekick". How To Use Hot Baths For Performance -- Michael wrote in to ask @ 00:26:56 In your recent podcast, you mentioned that taking a 20-minute hot bath two days before a hard effort or race could be beneficial. Is there anything to the frequency of this practice? Currently, I'm training for for an iron-distance triathlon, so every Saturday is a long ride followed by a transition run (and Sunday is a long run). If I did a soak EVERY Thursday, would that be too much... or to a degree that the practice would lose its effectiveness as you reported? Natural Remedies for Dry Eyes -- Jenny says @ 00:34:09 She has had a problem with her eyes being really dry. She has used drops and increased her omega3s. That didn't help and it has started to effect her vision as well. Her doctor told her that she needs to use a prescription eye drop for the rest of her life - and she really doesn't want to do that! Do you have any tips on getting her eyes not to be so dry. ~ In my response, I recommend SuperEssentials fish oil for dry eyes. I also recommend this portable humidifier. How To Enhance Vision -- Benjamin wrote in to ask @ 00:42:15 I just found out from my optometrist that I may need vision correction, and of course, they're recommending I go with contact lenses or prescription glasses. But I'm interested in whether there are natural ways to fix your vision or enhance your eyesight without necessarily using glasses or contact lenses. ~ In my response to both Jenny and Benjamin, I discuss The Vision Gym. How Your Feet Affect Your Butt -- Jim says @ 00:49:28 He has been rolling his feet out with a golf ball lately (after some hard training and racing) and experienced some extreme glute spasms later in the day while doing some yard work. Could the two be related? ~ In my response I talk about Glute Imbalances article Bret Contreraras. High Heart Rates on a Ketogenic Diet -- Ketoman says @ 00:59:15 He follows a ketogenic diet and checks his heart rate regularly. His HR in the morning is mid-to-low 50s. But lately he has noticed that when he does intervals (running or on the bike) that his HR goes bonkers (into the 180s) and his tires out quickly later in the day. Could it be a lack of carbohydrate for a workout that takes him out of zone 2 later in the day? ~ In my response, I reference this good article about how cutting carbs doesn't decrease strength/power and also the podcast on ketogenesis with Jimmy Moore. Strength Training For Trail Runners -- Terry says @ 01:09:07 Is looking for some workout advice for his 17-year-old trail running son who wants to go to the gym. ~ In my response, I recommend this Trail Running Terror plan from TrainingPeaks. How Your Ears Affect Your Muscles -- Troy says @ 01:16:32 For years massage therapists have told him that his left side it very tight (like massaging a brick) and they don't know why (he is active and spends time stretching). He is nearly deaf in his left ear and is wondering if that could be causing some of the tightness. He would like to hear your thoughts on that. ~ In my response to Troy, I reference my interview with Eric Cobb from Z-Health and my article on balance for athletes. -- And don't forget to go to BenGreenfieldFitness.com/love! -- Prior to asking your question, do a search in upper right hand corner of this website for the keywords associated with your question. Many of the questions we receive have already been answered here at Ben Greenfield Fitness! Podcast music from 80s Fitness (Reso Remix) by KOAN Sound. Buy this track now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Kesä 20131h 28min

In today's interview with "Becoming A Supple Leopard" author Kelly Starrett, we discuss everything from  fixing shin splints to addressing tight hips, and we cover every aspect of restoring mobility and getting rid of pain in your body. Kelly dishes out tons of useful tips, including... -What causes 2% of movement dysfunction vs. what causes 98% of movement dysfunction... -Why bracing and spine stabilization is so important... -The extreme importance of something called the "one joint rule"... -How to figure out your personal "motor control fix" and "mobilization" protocol... -And much more... If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to check out my article on "The 5 Essential Elements of An Endurance Training Program That Most Athletes Neglect – Part 3: Mobility". Be sure to leave your questions, comments and feedback below, and grab Kelly's book too.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Kesä 201354min

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/243 June 13, 2013 Podcast: How female bodybuilders can minimize metabolic damage, how to recover faster after a marathon, how much wine can you drink without getting fat, what beer is the healthiest, is fluoride bad, what should blood glucose be during exercise, how to stop MRSA, natural remedies for grey hair, and underwater swim audio workouts. Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the "contact" button at the botom of the window. Please don't forget to give the podcast a comment/ranking in iTunes - it only takes a minute and you could win a BGFitness care package! ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can get these News Flashes hot off the presses if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. Drink a cup of coffee, take a hot bath, lose fat faster - nice. Hard workouts can block your iron absorption. Good to know, eh. (During this discussion I mention Floradix) Check out page 137 of this study… elite Ironman triathletes burn WAY more fat during a race than what lab values predict. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: 2013 Thailand Triathlon Adventure with Ben Greenfield - details at pacificfit.net. Now including the pre-camp: It's a "high end" triathlon training resort. Brand new facilities - check 'em out! We're going to do coached sessions every day. It won't be hardcore training as much as a focus on learning about nutrition, training, fitness, and how to "get the edge" in endurance, life and health! Brand new BenGreenfieldFitness triathlon kits and clothing is available! Need a BenGreenfieldFitness triathlon suit or running/workout shirt? bgpromo13 is good for 20% off of anything. If you're looking for a topic we covered in the past - we have released the Ben Greenfield Fitness Top Hits, Vol. 1. Including: 1. The Benefits of Fish vs. Fish Oil 2. The Best Ways to Stop Hair Loss 3. Increase Your Hematocrit & Oxygen Levels 4. Strengthen Your Immune System & Shorten the Duration of a Cold 5. Top 10 Ways to Boost Libido 6. Get Rid of Migraines Naturally 7. Become a Curvaceous, Lean, Ripped Female Athlete Without Destroying Your Health 8. Stop Side Stitches as Fast as Possible 9. Is It Possible for a Vegan to Be a Healthy Endurance Athlete 10. How Much Water Do You Really Need to Drink Each Day Go to audiblepodcast.com/ben - to get an audiobook of your choice, free, with a 30-day trial. Today we recommend the audiobook "Gulp" by Mary Roach. ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: As compiled, edited and sometimes read by Brock, the Ben Greenfield Fitness Podcast "sidekick". Aja says @ 00:24:49 She is getting ready to compete in a body building competition, bikini division. The prep is pretty extreme so she wants to minimize the damage to her body. She usually likes to go the holistic route but wants to know if you think BCAAs are harmful or helpful. Are there other supplements she should be taking? ~ In my response, I tell her Aja to use liver and thyroid supplements, but you need to be very careful with the source of that dessicated liver and thymus gland. Standard Process thyroid is decent at around two tablets a day and then for liver look for Argentinian and organic. NOW Foods dessicated liver powder is good for this, at 1 rounded tablespoon per day. I also recommend the Muscle Gain Pack and supplements for low cortisol/high progesterone from the Sara Gottfried interview. Supplements for high cortisol: Omega 3 and Phosphatidylserine Supplements for low progesterone: Natural Vitamin C supplement, Saffron, Chasteberry. Avi says @ 00:34:11 He did back to back marathons. The first one he kept his heart rate in his "recovery zone" (10 beats below his MAF). The second one he just ran "comfortably" (without a HRM). He has recovered very quickly (by Wednesday he felt like he could run again). He feels like he has recovered better from this double marathon than he has from his previous harder efforts. Why was he able to recover so quickly? ~ In my response, I recommend episode #218, about how to recover as fast as possible after a marathon. Jenny says @ 00:41:26 How much wine do you think is healthy, safe and ok for managing weight? She weighs 120lbs and is 5'6" and would like to know how much wine is ok to have in any given week? What is a good guideline? Rob says @ 00:48:46 He is currently drinking a "spotted cow" ale and is wondering if you, Ben, drink any sort of beer at all? He understands that it is not the greatest for you but there are a bunch of running events that have beer associated with it in one way or another. Can it be all bad? ~ In my response to Rob, I mention this NOW Foods gluten digesting enzyme. Jose says @ 00:57:59 He has very dry knuckles, skin around his scalp and eyebrows. It comes and goes but when it comes he gets big flakes coming off his scalp, very dry skin on his hands and red blotches around his eyebrows. He heard on a podcast that the fluoride in water can be very hard on the skin. Is there anything he can do with supplementation or diet to help control this? ~ In my response, I recommend Dr. Minkoff's metal-free and also the podcast Jessa and I did on the Flouride Deception. Kyle says @ 01:04:49 He tested his blood glucose prior to a 45 minute run and it was 88mg/dL. The average during the run was 98mg/dL. He is wondering if there is an optimal blood glucose level for running? If so, how would he go about finding his? He would like to experiment with different food and fueling at 5k to half marathon pace. Any suggestions? Yessica says @ 01:12:56 Her daughter has MRSA and a fungal growth (due to excessive antibiotics) in her ear. She was very happy to stumble across your website with all the natural remedies. Do you have any further recommendations? ~ In my response, I reference the episode how safe are you from this creeping killer that lives in gyms. Todd says @ 01:18:19 He is wondering, along the same lines as the very popular "hair loss" episode on the iTunes album, what would you recommend to reduce or slow down grey hair? ~ In my response, I mention Ocean's Alive phytoplankton. Davynavy says @ 01:25:01 He has underwater headphones that he likes to use while swimming and was wondering if Ben might create some swim coaching audio? ~ In my response I mention SwimSmooth, H2o Audio - iTrain and Audio Fuel - Swim Faster. Also PEAR. And don't forget to go to BenGreenfieldFitness.com/love! Prior to asking your question, do a search of this website for the keywords associated with your question. Many of the questions we receive have already been answered here at Ben Greenfield Fitness! Podcast music from 80s Fitness (Reso Remix) by KOAN Sound. Buy this track now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Kesä 20131h 34min

In this Japan edition of the Naked Truth with Jessa and Ben, we talk about: -Can you stay in ketosis when you travel? -Are we food nazis? -How we keep things sparked in the bedroom -How we homeschool our kids -Ben's time management tips -The biggest fitness mistakes we've made -Why it's a good idea to have plants in your home -How to make your own toothpaste -The best soap to have And much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 Kesä 201346min

Jessa interviews Ben on the bus ride to the start line for Ironman 70.3 Japan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 Kesä 20133min

What's it take to be a vegan UFC fighter? Is it even possible to fight MMA and eat a plant-based diet? How does a UFC fighter train, and what are some of their underground training tactics? You're about to discover all the answers, and much more, in this podcast with James "Lightning" Wilks, an English professional mixed martial artist and the winner of Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter. Even though I eat animals, and James doesn't, you're going to get a ton of value and an insider peak into the life of a serious fighter... Click here to subscribe to all my fitness tips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 Kesä 201342min

Sometimes it's tough to be a bad-ass. You go, go and go. You destroy your body. You climb mountains. You accomplish really cool things, like Ironman triathlons and Crossfit games.  And then you burn out. In this app insider interview with Dr. Sara Gottfried, you're going to discover exactly what happens when you churn out too much cortisol, what you can do about it, and how to cure your hormones. Full shownotes at: http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/?p=13929 During our discussion, you'll learn: -What to do about high cortisol... -What to do about low progesterone... -How to balance your hormones... -Why the average doctor isn't recognizing or fixing these issues... -How to take charge of your own hormone status and fix your body... -And much more... Resources discussed in this interview include: -Dr. Sara's hormone balancing quiz at: Thehormonecurebook.com/quiz -Dr. Sara's book: The Hormone Cure -Supplements for high cortisol: -Omega 3 -Phosphatidylserine Supplements for low progesterone: -Natural Vitamin C supplement -Saffron -Chasteberry I also recommend you check out the Pacific Elite Fitness Hormone Pack, which I personally designed as a means of promoting hormone stabilization and hormone balance in a gentle and natural manner, without the use of pharmaceutical or synthetic hormone replacement therapy. It is comprised of a bottle of adrenal gland supporting trace liquid minerals, a bottle of hormone-forming cholesterols and fats from natural cold-processed fish oil, and Chinese Adaptogenic Herbs to regulate and restore normal hormonal function.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Kesä 201341min