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Ben Greenfield shares practical strategies for staying fit for life, focusing on adaptability and sustainable habits.

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People in this episode

Host: Dr. Neal Malik

Guest: Ben Greenfield

Topics covered

• fitness
• health
• strength training
• high-intensity intervals
• sustainable habits

Keywords

• fitness
• health
• strength training
• high-intensity intervals
• sustainable habits
• injury prevention
• resistance training

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Health IQ

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Organizations: Optimal Living Daily, Health IQ

Books & works: Optimal Living Daily Workbook, How To Stay Fit For Life: The Official Top 10 Countdown

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