Episode January 9, 2013

#225: How To Test Your Antioxidant Levels (Plus A Fitness & Nutrition Grab-Bag With Ben Greenfield)

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In today's episode, I podcast completely without my usual podcast sidekick Brock, straight from a hotel room in Vancouver, Canada, where I'm hanging out with Jeff Spencer, a featured speaker at my upcoming "Become Superhuman" live event....

Jan 9, 2013 free podcast: How to test your antioxidants, should you mix sports drinks with energy gels, how to have 1 recovery day a month, UCAN Superstarch vs. Vitargo, why your legs aren't toned, how the Squatty Potty works and Tough Mudder vs. Spartan Race.

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Special Announcements:

Thursday, January 10, noon PST: Heat Prep For Cold Climate Athletes. In this webinar presentation, Ben Greenfield will teach you the science of the body's physiological response to heat. You'll learn how cold climate athletes who are non heat-acclimated can prepare for hot races via the research-proven use of body cooling gear, heat acclimation strategies, hydration strategies, dietary supplements, food choices and more. All USAT coaches are eligible for CEU's from this course. Get in now.

Thursday, January 31: Join Ben for a LIVE Q&A on Jimmy Moore's "Ask The Low Carb Experts" to discuss low carb diets and performance. Tune in Thursday night at 4PST/7EST! Call 712-432-0900 or Skype freeconferencing. 7124320900. Use access code 848908

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With Ben Greenfield Coming To Spokane, WA, March 8 & 9, 2013 - Reserve your spot now! The video below tells you all about it and/or you can listen to this audio interview from the Wide World Of Health to learn more. Need ACE Fitness CEU's? They're awarding 1.2 CEU's if you attend!

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