Verdale Benson, a.k.a. "Ninja V," is a physician's assistant, a decorated Afghanistan war veteran, and three-time American Ninja Warrior competitor. His training motto is, "Sweat more in practice, bleed less in battle."

In this episode we talk about intermittent fasting, transitioning from a plant-based diet to an animal-based diet, and what it takes to prepare to run the American Ninja Warrior course on the show.

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