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In this October 19, 2011 free audio episode: Why fat is good, how to exhale when swimming, preventing cramps in high school athletes, are boot camps enough for strength, DMAE supplements, what happens when you taper, the difference between prebiotics and probiotics, is it normal to gain weight in the winter?, what should your partial pressure of oxygen be?

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Featured Topic: Why Fat Is Good, How We've Been Lied To About The Obesity Epidemic, And How To Be A Fat Head.

Have you seen the news stories about fat in fast food and the obesity epidemic? Did you see Morgan Spurlock's movie "Super Size Me"? Then guess what ... You've been fed a load of bologna.

In this interview, comedian, author and speaker  Tom Naughton replies to the Super Size Me crowd by talking about how he lost weight on a fat-laden fast-food diet that included double quarter-pounders and fried chicken. He points out that nearly everything we've been told about obesity and healthy eating is wrong, and why fat is good.

Here's a link to Fat Head on Hulu - or you can buy the Fat Head DVD on Amazon.

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Jeff has a call-in question about how to exhale when swimming.

A listener has a call-in question about cramping in highschool football players. In my response, I recommend listening to this episode about muscle cramping with David Warden from TriTalk.

Marcy asks: I just started a boot camp class 3 days a week. It's very hard. I'm not sure I've ever sweat that much. It's showing me that I'm not in as good shape as I thought. But I'm hanging in there. Would you say that that is enough resistance training. There are days that I am quite sore. Or should I add some gym days in between.

Lia Marley asks: What are your thoughts on taking the supplement, DMAE? What are the benefits? I've heard that it can help with soreness and stiffness after working out.

Glenn asks: Ben, i am training for my first marathon in 3 weeks. I understand some thing about the taper period, but i think i have heard you talk about the loss in fitness level during the taper. What really is going on physiologically during a proper taper? Surely it is more than "rest"? and, more importantly, what kind of GAINS are still available (strength, time to exhaustion, fat burning efficiency, etc.) to me in the next 2 weeks?

Alex asks: Hi Ben. I heard you mention pro-biotics a few times but there's this supplement I was planing on buying that contains pre-biotics and they expressly mention it's not pro-biotics. What is the difference and which one is the preferred one? In my response to Alex, I mention Enerprime and Caprobiotics.

Paul asks: I'm 5-foot-6 and weight about 150 pounds and I'd like to drop about five pounds by the time the next tri season rolls around. I've found it difficult to drop weight during the tri season, mostly because I don't want to short-change my nutrition while training hard. Now that the tri season is over, do you think it's a better idea to give my body a break and let it naturally pack on a couple of extra pounds over the winter (as it generally would) and then slim down to my new race weight as the next tri season approaches? Or would it be more effective to start slimming down now when I don't have the same nutritional needs as when I'm gearing up for a new season (or in the middle of the season)?

Dave asks: I have been using the Restwise software that you discussed. My PO2 is usually in the 94-95% range. Recently had an unplanned ambulance ride and they measured PO2 @ 93. They were very surprised that it was that low. What do the numbers mean and is there an effective way to increase them. The EMT, knowing that I am a competitive athlete, thought it should be around 98%.

In my response to Dave, I mention "Floradix" and also this episode with Restwise.

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New content: Carbohydrate Timing System, Morning vs. Evening Exercise

Listener Q&A’s: Office Nutrition, Exercise Before Bed, Slow-Release Protein, Lateral Strength Building

Interview: Brian Mathers, Doctor of Chiropractic discusses the most common mistakes people make when treating their own low back pain, and the top injuries treated in the chiropractic setting.

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In this week’s Podcast Episode #12:

New Content: The Healthy Traveler and tips from Warsaw, Poland.

Listener Q&A: Butter vs. Olive Oil, Regular Energy Gel vs. Caffeinated Energy Gel with Protein

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In this episode,Ben Greenfield interviews Steve Davison of Impulse Power on how inertia can be used in training for general fitness and sports performance. Also, a listener Q&A about how to choose the best supplements when cash is limited.

Mentioned in this episode:

-Impulse Power website

-Enerprime and EnerEFA supplements

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Products mentioned in this show...

Hammer Gel Race Caps - improves mitochondrial activity (slow twitch muscle oxidation capacity), also great for controlling effects of aging - order from http://www.hammernutrition.com , discount code 80244

Hammer Gel E-caps - electrolytes during race/longer training sessions - order from http://www.hammernutrition.com, discount code 80244

Carlson's Norwegian Salmon Oil - omega 3 fatty acids for antioxidant and joint health - order from http://www.hammernutrition.com, discount code 80244

Millennium Sports Kreaceps - creatine, load for 7 days prior to race to improve muscular force contraction; primarily for wattage on bike, force production on run, etc. - order from http://www.millenniumsports.netor by calling 1800-249-7918.

Millennium Sports Citruvol - citrulline/nitric oxide, load for 7 days prior to race to improve lactic acid clearance; speeds up ammonia reduction, decreases burn in legs - order from http://www.millenniumsports.netor by calling 1800-249-7918.

Millennium Sports Carnage - alanine, load for 7 days prior to race to increase intramuscular nitric oxide levels; enhances glucose and muscular oxygen uptake - order from http://www.millenniumsports.netor by calling 1800-249-7918.

Millennium Sports Cordgyen5 OR the new Cordygen VO2 - cordyceps, load for 30 days prior to race to improve adrenal activation of lung tissue and enhance VO2max - order from http://www.millenniumsports.netor by calling 1800-249-7918.

Millennium Sports Somnidren GH – take 15 minutes prior to bed on an empty stomach (no eating for 2 hours prior) to optimize recovery, deep sleep, and growth hormone release while sleeping - order from http://www.millenniumsports.netor by calling 1800-249-7918.

WickedFast RecoverEase - branched chain amino acids, take 4 on training days to enhance recovery, take 8 after a race - order from http://www.recover-ease.com

Impax ProstElan - prostate anti-inflammatory for the long time spent in the saddle or for frequentl exercising males - order as "autoship" from 1-800-78-IMPAX:tell them your "enroller number" is 13372 and your "sponsor number" is 12228.

Impax EnerPrime - superfood multi-vitamin, too many benefits to list, but primarily for immune system integrity - order as "autoship" from 1-800-78-IMPAX:tell them your "enroller number" is 13372 and your "sponsor number" is 12228.

Impax DeltaE - only take as ergogenic aid for caffeine and vitamin B12 megadose content 30-45 minutes prior to race - order as "autoship" from 1-800-78-IMPAX:tell them your "enroller number" is 13372 and your "sponsor number" is 12228.

Impax EnerEFA – vegetarian alternative to fish oil, this capsule contains evening primrose oil and flaxseed oil, and should be taken in the morning with breakfast - order as "autoship" from 1-800-78-IMPAX:tell them your "enroller number" is 13372 and your "sponsor number" is 12228.

Mt. Capra Probiotics – enhance digestive health, especially useful if you need to take antibiotics and want to maintain healthy balance of good bacteria in the stomach. More information at www.mtcapra.com .

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In this podcast episode, Ben Greenfield introduces the concept of a MUFA, and why it may be the key to turning on the body's fat burning process. Also, a review of the new content at BenGreenfieldFitness.com (including the forum, the FAQ, and the discount page), and most significantly, an interview with Jerry White - a specialist in cutting-edge recovery techniques that go far beyond icing, stretching and massage!

Later this week, look for more content on the recovery techniques discussed in the interview with Jerry White.

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In this week's podcast:

-Fruit Q&A- can you eat too much of a good thing?

-Interview with The Balanced Athlete's Johnny Gillespie

-Interview with Therapeutic Approach therapist Tim Gilreath

-Review of CherryPharm

Links in this podcast:

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http://www.balancedathlete.com

http://www.therapproach.com

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Questions answered on the July 25, 2008 Podcast: Listener Anonymous asks:

• What do you thing of eating every 3 to 4 hours?

• Or eating anything as long as is vegetables?

• If it is possible can you tell me what to eat in the morning, lunch and dinner?

• Should I just eat when I'm hungry?

Listener Angie asks:

• What is a complete amino acid count?

• Which AA's were satisfied by each of these foods you ate in the Las Vegas newsletter "Eating Healthy on the Strip"?

Listener Pat asks:

• After severing my patella eight years ago, and after bone carpentry (term used by my surgeon) I literally sat for nearly a year and during that time my quads wouldn't respond to any brain commands to even flex! When I was up and around again, I noticed cellulite had developed between my knees and hips. Once regular workouts began, and now this many years later, the cellulite pretty much still remains on top of the muscles. I am looking fwd. to trying at least one of these products to see if the cellulite diminishes. I am curious what this topical cream does to the skin texture with repeated applications?

Links in this podcast:

• Greyhound Juice - use discount code BGF for 5% discount

• ActionWipes - fantastic new product, featured in August issue of Triathlete Magazine

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In this July 15, 2008 interview, Bryan Rhodes talks about:

-How to manage nagging injuries

-Ironman race day nutrition strategies

-His top tips from a pro You don't want to miss Rhodsey, the entertaining kiwi from Taupo, New Zealand! Visit his website at http://www.rhodsey.com.

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July 14, 2008 Podcast

Included in this show:

-Does spot reduction actually work?

-Can you put stuff on your skin that will cause you to burn more fat?

-What supplements cause fat loss, even without exercise?

-What is the most effective type of exercise to lose fat?

-Can you lose fat and build muscle at the same time?

-Does weightlifting burn fat?

-Does the "calories in=calories out" equation actually work?

-Is there a "fat-burning zone"?

And much, much more...

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