The Weekly Roundup: Your Go-To Guide For Everything You May Have Missed This Week & More! 2/17 – 2/23

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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.


New Discoveries Of The Week: Cool New Things I'm Trying, Books I'm Reading, And More!

Book – The Alexander Technique: I just read a great book called “The Alexandar Technique” – which really has helped me release lots of tension and stress I didn't realize I was holding in muscles and ligaments. It was so good that I recorded a few “audio cues” for myself to put on my audio player for when I'm walking, making coffee, standing, etc., and you can download the quick 3-minute audio here:

If you dig this, you can get the book here. Enjoy! I hope it helps you like it helped me.

Gear – Terra Flex Shoe by Xero ShoesThe snow and ice in Spokane, WA of late have left me needing more traction, but my snow boots are definitely not “minimalist footwear”, and I'm personally a fan of going as close to barefoot whenever possible. I've liked Xero shoes for a while as an attractive minimalist shoe, and have been bugging them for the past couple years to create a rugged, off-road version. They finally did. It's called the “Terra Flex”, and with it’s grippy, lugged soles, the TerraFlex is built for running and hiking your favorite trails. That’s not to say you can’t walk, stroll, road run, Crossfit and much more… you can. Two thumbs up from me. The all-new TerraFlex is on sale through Feb. 6, for 20% off, so don't delay ordering yours! Additionally, you can enter for a chance to WIN a pair!

Toy – Pso-Rite. Psoas muscle tightness is a *huge* source of hidden back pain in many, many individuals. The psoas (pronounced so-as) is your core muscle and an integral aspect of a centered and functional body. As a major player in back pain, knee injuries and tight hip sockets, it is often the exhausted psoas that disrupts your range of motion, as well as digestion and bladder functioning. But because the psoas muscle is the most complicated muscle in the body, it can be very hard to “massage”. It connects the lower body to the pelvis, lower body to the upper body (lower lumbar spine) and the pelvic area to the lower lumbar spine. Enter this new toy I've been using on my psoas: the Pso-Rite. It's an amazing tool for getting into the most hard-to-reach places on the body – such as the psoas (and I've been using it on my shoulders, hammies and glutes too). This is like having a 24/7 psoas massage therapist hanging around your house. You can click here and use code Ben20 for 20% off your own.

N=1 – The “40g/Day Collagen Experiment”. A couple weeks ago, I ran into my friend Mark Sisson at Sunlife Organics in Malibu. He explained to me how he suffered an Achilles injury during one of his Ultimate Frisbee matches. In his attempt to speed recovery time, he did some research and started supplementing with collagen. The results, in his personal n=1 experiment, were pretty dramatic. Once he added collagen to the mix, his healing kicked into overdrive. As I’ve dug deeper into this topic to uncover the many benefits dietary collagen can bestow upon us, I’m convinced collagen/gelatin is an essential part of the human diet: and Mark explained to me the host of benefits, including gut health, muscle maintenance, faster injury healing and much more. I took him up on his offer to try an n=1 collagen overdose myself, and I've been dumping 40g of his Primal Collagen down my gaping maw each day. I must say that I'm noticing benefits for both my joints and my gut. You can click here to get the same Primal Collagen I use and use code “BEN” for 10% off your order.


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!

The Danger Of ‘Shrooms, Eating & Supplementing “Seasonally”, Whether Lectins Are Really Bad For You & Much More With Dr. Anthony Beck!

– The Myth About “Grounding”, Acupuncture Without Needles, 400% Increase In Stem Cell Production & Much More.


Articles I Published This Week:

– Part 1 Of 2: My Top 10 Steps To Biohack Longevity (& How To Get Many, Many Weird Looks From Your Neighbors)

The Latest Controversial Study On The Low-Fat vs. Low-Carb Weight Loss Debate

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:

Ben Greenfield on Biohacking Your Morning, Your Performance, and Your Life – Episode 229

– What Your Vitamins Say About You


Special Announcements:

::: Get Into Ketosis In 60 Minutes or Less :::

I have an upcoming podcast in which I take a deep, deep dive into ketosis with Rob Rogers and Gary Millet of Kegenix. Take a look at my video below to see what Kegenix is all about, and use code ‘Greenfield' to save 10% off Kegenix products.

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Posted by Ben Greenfield Fitness on Thursday, February 22, 2018

::: Congratulations to Navreet Josan :::

Navreet Josan not only won Gold in her category for the first time at the Sheru Classic this week, but also went on to win the overall show and won her IFBB Official pro card making her the first IFBB Bikini Pro of India.

She got in touch with me about 4 weeks out looking for nutrition advice to put her over the edge, and I must say in addition to her other hard work, it seems like it paid off. One of the main points I suggested for her specifically was doing her morning cardio in a fasted state and taking about 20 grams of amino acids leading up to the workout.

Congratulations on your achievement, Navreet! To shop Kion Aminos, click here.

::: $75 Gift Certificate to the Human Garage in Los Angeles :::

Extending unconditional love is a powerful support for positive change. Being able to offer unconditional love starts with how you take care of you and the love you give yourself. Show up, take care of yourself, give more love.  That’s what it’s all about. My friends at the Human Garage understand this and are an incredible resource for self-care. In honor of February, their month of self-love, the Garage is offering $75 Gift Cards to new clients when they book an initial consult. Use my name, ‘BEN' to redeem.

Get in touch with the good folks at the Human Garage and book your appointment online, here.

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::: Clearlight Sauna giveaway ends TONIGHT! :::

The folks at Clearlight Infrared Saunas are GIVING AWAY a Clearlight Sanctuary-2 Full Spectrum Sauna ($6295 value!) to one lucky Ben Greenfield Fitness fan! If you need to know why you need to own an infrared sauna, this article explains my deep love for a daily sauna and also why Clearlight is the only sauna I recommend. To enter, all you need to do is visit: BenGreenfieldFitness.com/SaunaGiveaway

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Clearlight is the only infrared sauna with ALL of the following:

• EMF and ELF shielding on every sauna
• Full Spectrum heaters emitting near, mid and far infrared
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This giveaway entry deadline is February 23 by 11:45 PST  … don't delay!

::: Men's Wellness Summit :::

If you’re a man (or love one in your life!), join the Men's Wellness Summit to learn from experts (including me) who cover the most important chronic conditions facing men today. Together we can help more men implement practical ways to improve energy, lose weight, boost brain power, maximize athletic and sexual performance, live longer, have long-lasting relationships and feel better than ever before. In my interview I will cover:

  • Sleep: an underestimated tool to enhance performance
  • Tools and techniques to optimize recovery
  • Using heart rate variability to assess fitness

The Men's Wellness Summit is online and FREE from February 26 – March 5, 2018. Join today and gain access to free gifts, expert interviews, and much, much more!


Upcoming Events:

-March 2-3, 2018: 2018 Academy of Regenerative Practices Conference & Scientific Seminar, Weston, FL. Top stem cell innovators, researchers, and medical practitioners will be joining to further the field of regenerative medicine. Attend the two-day seminar to discover the latest in the field and learn how regenerative therapies can help your practice grow. Featured speaker: Ben Greenfield. Get your ticket here.

March 24-25, 2018: San Jose Super and Sprint Weekend, Diablo, CA. There’s nothing mediocre about this middle distance race. The Spartan Super offers the ideal blend of distance and speed. If you consider yourself a more seasoned athlete determined to push beyond excuses, you just might have the mettle for a Spartan Super. Serving up 24-29 Spartan Obstacles and 8-10 miles of rugged terrain, the Spartan Super spares no one. Developed as the second race in the Spartan Trifecta, the Super is where you prove to yourself you’ve got everything it takes to face the Beast. Bring out all the support you've got for this one, spectators welcome! Aroo! Get your tickets here.

-April 27-29, 2018: Paleof(x) in Austin, TX. Paleo f(x)™ is the world’s premier wellness event, covering health, nutrition, fitness, sustainability, & everything in between. Our tribe gathers to learn and grow together! Bringing the latest, most cutting-edge science and strategy together to help you create your very best life, Paleof(x) is like the Woodstock of the ancestral movement, and I will be there! Sign up now to be the first to get tickets to this very exciting event! Sign up here and see you in Austin!

-View the Official Ben Greenfield Fitness Calendar Here


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This Week's Most Popular Facebook Post:

Do you know any low-carb evangelists? How about low-fat evangelists?If the answer is yes, then you should probably let…

Posted by Ben Greenfield Fitness on Wednesday, February 21, 2018


This Week's Most Popular Snapchat Story:

This week on Snapchat I brought you in on two incredibly fun and shockingly hilarious games I play regularly with my wife and twin boys, Bears vs. Babies and Exploding Kittens, along with a crazy egg cook-off contest. Check out the madness that ensued.

Follow me here on Snapchat for more insider stories just like this!


This Week's Most Popular Pin from Pinterest:

The Science of Saunas


Ben Greenfield Fitness saved to “Recovery Tips”. Read the article here.


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Need Help Fully Optimizing Your Brain & Body? This Should Do The Trick:

Did you know you can consult one-on-one, with me? Whether you’re training for an amazing feat of physical performance, you’re trying to shed fat or gain lean muscle as fast as possible, or you want to tap into the most cutting-edge health, anti-aging and longevity protocols, coaching with me is designed to enhance your physical and mental performance at the highest level. With detailed instructions, guidance, and planning, you’ll get instant access to every training, nutrition, and lifestyle technique that exists to optimize your life, make you indestructible and get you to your goals as safely and quickly as possible.

Leave any questions or comments below – or any news of the week that you think I should have added – and I will be sure to reply.

Cheers,

Ben

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5 thoughts on “The Weekly Roundup: Your Go-To Guide For Everything You May Have Missed This Week & More! 2/17 – 2/23

  1. John Crosby says:

    Ben, are you using 20 or 40 gm collagen daily? Paragraph above lists both. Also, since noninflammatory, do you count this toward total daily protein intake?

    Thanks,

    -John

  2. Steven says:

    Do you think that the Xero TerraFlex shoes would be tough enough for an OCR? Been looking and cannot find a good pair that are zero drop, though some of the Innov8 X-Talons come close at only 3 mm.

    1. Yes, but you’ll just want to make sure that your foot is well conditioned because it is a pretty minimalist shoe.

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