About this episode

Greg chats with Ben Greenfield about health optimization and personal limits through efficient training and nutrition.

Greg chats with Ben Greenfield, a trailblazer in health and human optimization, about unlocking potential and redefining personal limits. We put a magnifying glass onto Ben's journey from novice to Ironman, and discover two key breakthroughs: a time-efficient high-intensity training method and a game-changing nutrition strategy for optimal endurance. Gain insights into sustaining high performance and recovering from setbacks. Whether you're an athlete or pursuing personal growth, this conversation with bestselling author Ben Greenfield offers invaluable guidance on pushing boundaries and achieving excellence. Buy Ben's Book "Boundless" Visit Ben's Website Join my weekly newsletter. Learn more about my books and courses. Join The Essentialism Academy. Follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook, and YouTube.

People in this episode

Host: Greg McKeown

Guest: Ben Greenfield

Topics covered

• fitness
• nutrition
• high-intensity training
• personal growth
• endurance
• performance

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Boundless

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