Top Workouts To Do This Winter, Hacking Your Way To Better Sleep and Eating Clay For Health

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Oct 30, 2013 Podcast: Is plaque really dangerous, top workouts to do this winter, do altitude training supplements work, how to get rid of parasites fast, and the best way to train for obstacle races.

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Listener Q&A:

As compiled, edited and sometimes read by Brock, the Ben Greenfield Fitness Podcast "sidekick".

Is Plaque Really Dangerous?

Keith says:He has had some tests and it appears that he has plaque on the outside (not the inside) of his arteries. Do you agree with Dr. Minkoff that Vitamin K2 is very important in heart health?

-In my response I mention my podcast interview on Vitamin K2. -And how to make your own natto. Top Workouts To Do This Winter

Angelo says: He is an triathlete who focuses on Olympic and 70.3 distances. He wants to know how he should approach the off-season in terms of maximizing recovery while still moving forward with his speed and strength. -- and -- Josh says:He has completed his first year of International Triathlons and wants to know what the best strength exercises are that he can do over the winter to build his swimming, biking and running better into next year.

In my response I mention: -Ben's Adrenal Reboot Program on TrainingPeaks -Paleo Autoimmune Protocol -SCD free e-book -Mass Made Simple (and Ben's new Mass Gain Plan for triathletes on TrainingPeaks) -Warrior Cardio -Paleo Fitness -SafariFit phone app -The Kickstarter Exercise Cards project Do Altitude Training Supplements Work?

Brett says: He is planning to climb Mt. Rainier in June and is wondering if supplements like "Altitude Adapt" that contain Nitric Oxide would be any benefit at all for high altitude climbing?

In my response I mention: -Supplement Goals Reference Guide book -Useful article on good adaptogens -TianChi How To Get Rid of Parasites Fast

Valerie says: She is wondering about diatomaceous earth. Is it effective for removing parasites? Is it safe and effective? How does it compare to other removal methods?

In my response I mention: -Magnetic Clay's Edible Earth -Testing for parasites at DirectLabs - (Comprehensive Parasitology Profile) -Oil of oregano The Best Way To Train For Obstacle Races

Scott says:Has signed up for an 11 mile obstacle race and is looking for a training protocol to finish the race and shed some body fat at the same time.

In my response I mention: -Spartan Race in Las Vegas -The article on Obstacle Course Race Workouts

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