Episode #100: BenGreenfieldFitness Turns 100!

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode Do you like this post? Let us know with the Facebook like button above!  Sorry, couldn't resist showing this photo on a health blog! In this June 23, 2010 special 100th free audio episode: a trip down memory lane back to the first BenGreenfieldFitness.com podcast, how to make your kitchen healthier, calories in walking vs. running, how long it takes to burn off caffeine, how long it takes to build tolerance to caffeine, whether caffeine after a workout helps, is aloe vera a scam, how to determine how much salt is in your sweat, how to know if you're running hard enough, and how often should you train in hot weather? Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected]. And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Justclick here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback. Scroll down to donate anything over $15 to the show, and Ben will send you a BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt... ---------------------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: To learn more about Ben's Body Transformation Club, click here. 1. FREE Video Webcast: “How to Use Fresh, Seasonal Ingredients to Create Fast, Nutritious Meals in 5 Simple Steps” . Do you love the idea of cooking with the freshest ingredients available, but think preparing a meal “from scratch” just takes too long? Are you intrigued by in season cooking or scared to buy new ingredients because you’re afraid you won’t succeed at cooking fresh? 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This week, I am giving away a free t-shirt to the person who ask the best question to @bengreenfield via twitter. Click here to ask your Twitter question now! Listener Pat asks how to make her kitchen healthier. Listener Daniel has a question about calories burnt in walking vs. running. Listener Chuck has several questions about the role of caffeine in training, including whether can you build tolerance to caffeine, whether you should redose with caffeine during races, whether a small change in mg makes a difference, and should you take after a workout. Listener Jeff has a call in question about supplements called "Light Force Nutrition Greens with MSM" and "Univera" aloe vera products. In my response to Jeff, I mention the Enerprime capsules and powder. Listener Patrick asks how to determine the amount of salt in sweat. Listener Luke asks how to know if you are running hard enough during your races. Listener Toby asks if there are any benefits to regularly training in hot weather. 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