351: Secrets Of The Fittest Old People, Ben's Top Healthy Baby Tips, How To Get Rid Of Injuries Fast & More!

April 20, 2016 Podcast: 351: Secrets Of The Fittest Old People, Ben's Top Healthy Baby Tips, How To Get Rid Of Injuries Fast & More! Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to SpeakPipe), use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, or use the “Ask Ben” form at the bottom of this page.
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Ever heard of “cross-acclimation”? It’s pretty cool…means HEAT training can help with your performance at ALTITUDE.
How one of the fittest old people on the face of the planet does what he does. Love this stuff.
Whoa. Gluten makes you fat, even if you’re not allergic to it. That is, if you’re a mouse.

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The venue will be one of the most charming venues of London, BAFTA 195 Piccadilly, and features an Upgraded Dinner with wild forager Sami Tallberg and a great opportunity to bring together some fantastic UK based biohackers in the realms of digital health, wearables, supplements, biohacking, lifehacking, quantified self and much more. You'll discover digital health & wellness providers, nutrition & supplement companies, wearables & mobile applications and smart home appliances from infrared saunas to smart sensors. "Supercharged" will also premier at the London Biohackers Summit! Imagine, a mind quick as lightning, a body charged with energy. No, it’s not a fictional superhero. It’s you. SuperCharged. Ticket Includes a live Q&A panel with the stars of the movie: Ben Greenfied, Jack Kruse and Ruben Salinas. Panel moderated by the director Sarah Turner and producer Harry Massey. All conference tickets include the movie. 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Listener Q&A:
As compiled, deciphered, edited and sometimes read by Rachel Browne, the NEW Podcast Sidekick.
How To Stay Fit When You're Sitting
Dougie says: He's seen you write a lot about sitting and sedentary behavior. He has to sit in the same position for the 60 mins/day every day when he drives. He can't decrease his sedentary sitting time. Do you have any ideas for house to combat this?
In my response, I recommend: -The new book "Deskbound" by Kelly Starrett –Compex or MarcPro ($32 discount at http://www.MarcPro.com with discount code “Ben”) –PowerLung - Captain of Crush/Hand Expander Band- Eric Goodman's Core Foundation
Ben's Top Healthy Baby Tips
James says: His wife just had their first child. What are some of things you did with your boys to make sure they were flourishing and healthy?
In my response, I recommend: -Chris Kresser's Healthy Baby Code -Dave Asprey's Better Baby Book -10 Ways To Grow Tiny Superhumans -Lighting Science Sleep Baby Bulbs
How To Get Rid Of Injuries Fast
Neale says: He’s been having issues with RSI in his shoulder and his hip. He's wondering if you can give him any suggestions for how to get these things sorted out? Anything food/supplement related? He's currently doing LCHF diet, for the past year and its going well. He wanted to get consistently running again, can you help him out?
In my response, I recommend: -My metabolic mobility routine -Supple Leopard book
What To Eat Before, During And After Workouts
Rachel says: Her question is, what should she be eating pre and post workouts? She's heard a lot of conflicting information on protein, fat and carbs and when you should be eating them. She'd love to get your insight.
In my response, I recommend: -