Is the ultimate functional blend of fitness the "hunter-athlete"? Could a guy who trudges through mountains for days and shoots 700 pound animals with a bow be more fit than a Crossfitter, Spartan athlete, or Ironman? Could training to hunt and...
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Are We Just *Modern Zoo Animals*? The Ancestral Mismatch (Part 4)
A morning-to-bedtime blueprint for living more like your ancestors without a hyperbaric chamber, a hippie grocery bill, or a single scoop of overpriced supplement powder. Episode Summary In this final part of my 4-part “Ancestral Mismatch” series, I walk you through a complete sa ... Show More
6m 30s
Feb 28
Reset Your Body's Metabolism for FASTER Weight Loss & LESS Hunger In An Era Of Ultraprocessed Foods, With Dr. Jason Fung.
Full Show Notes: bengreenfieldlife.com/hungercode On this episode, I got to geek out with Dr. Jason Fung and unravel why calorie counting alone doesn’t explain our weight struggles. Dr. Fung used jaw-dropping stats—like nearly identical calorie consumption between nations with wi ... Show More
1h 4m
Feb 26
Does It Really Matter How HOT Your Sauna Gets, Should You Use Your Phone In A Sauna, What Kind of Sauna Ben Greenfield Uses & More With Connie Zack
Full Show Notes: BenGreenfieldLife.com/sunlightenpodcast This episode is all about clearing up confusion and bringing practical advice to the world of sauna use. I brought on Connie Zack, who co-founded one of the most highly regarded infrared sauna companies, to help break down ... Show More
58m 26s
Aug 2024
079: Training for HYROX Dallas: The Next Fitness Challenge
<p>I discuss my new training journey for the HYROX competition set for November 23, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. I'll talk about what HYROX is, how it differs from CrossFit, and detail my current training structure and dietary adjustments. </p><p><br></p><p>Also, I'll touch on my moti ... Show More
55m 7s
Jul 2023
2210: Biggest Marathon, Half-Marathon Training Mistakes by the Free Form Fitness Team on Practicing For Long Runs
The Free Form Fitness team talks about marathon and half-marathon training mistakes
Episode 2210: Biggest Marathon, Half-Marathon Training Mistakes by the Free Form Fitness Team on Practicing For Long Runs
The vision behind Free Form Fitness is to create a fitness company that is ... Show More
11m 38s
Jan 2025
Ego is the Enemy: Pro Ultrarunner Ian Sharman on Training Your Mindset
<p>Runners often struggle with mindset blocks, so let's tackle them together.</p> <p> </p> <p>Ian Sharman is the founder of Sharman Ultra Coaching, a team of elite running coaches. He ran his personal best marathon of 2:21 at age 43, and a half marathon PR of 1:03 at age 44. Ian' ... Show More
57m 46s
Apr 2025
Do These Exercises to Burn Fat, Increase Your Fitness, & Age in Reverse - With Derek Williams
Staying fit as you age requires greater level of dedication and awareness. It also takes a smart strategy that can help you maximize your results, avoid injuries, and build functionality. On today’s show, you’re going to learn actionable steps to increase your fitness as you age. ... Show More
1h 3m
Jul 2025
Heat Training Q&A: How to Structure & Benefit from Heat Training
<p>Runners are heat training more often with saunas, hot tubs, and hot weather runs. How much do we need to realize the full benefits of heat training? What are the best options and how do we structure it into our training?</p> <p>In this episode, coach Jason Fitzgerald shares ho ... Show More
27m 19s
<p>There's a lot of confusing info on the internet when it comes to building endurance.</p> <p> </p> <p>Let's get you the knowledge you need to set you up for a strong, injury-free year. Listen to get answers to these questions:</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">How do I build endu ... Show More
