November 28, 2024
Welcome to Ben Greenfield’s Weekly Roundup!
In this weekly post, I share with you my most interesting discoveries of the week, including the latest news on the fronts of fitness, nutrition, health, wellness, biohacking, and anti-aging research. I also recap my upcoming events and special announcements so you can keep up with opportunities to learn, giveaways, discounts, and more!
New Discoveries
The Movement of Genius: Why Walking WHILE Learning *Boosts* Your Brain Power and Recall 🌟🚶♀️
“Peripatetic learning,” an ancient concept rooted in Aristotle’s teaching method from around 335 BC, emphasizes discussion, reflection, and deep learning through walking (peripatoi), blending movement with education in a way that shaped his enduring legacy.
Unfortunately, this powerful teaching technique has been largely forgotten.
Today, beyond its historical significance, walking-based learning is recognized for its numerous benefits, including enhanced cognitive function, improved metabolic health, and increased brain blood flow—benefits also experienced while recording podcasts!
What makes walking while learning so effective? According to recent studies, this combo has science-backed benefits including:
Boosted cognitive function: Walking increases blood flow and oxygen to the brain, sharpening cognitive processing, focus, and problem-solving abilities. It’s a simple yet profound way to supercharge mental performance.- Enhanced memory retention: Walking activates the hippocampus, the brain’s memory center, improving both recall and long-term retention. Light exercise primes the brain to absorb and store information more effectively.
- Elevated mood and reduced stress: Physical activity releases endorphins and lowers cortisol levels, making learning less stressful and more enjoyable. A happier, more relaxed mind absorbs information better.
- Improved focus and attention: Movement helps counteract restlessness and fatigue, sustaining attention for longer study sessions. Walking breaks are a proven method to keep the mind sharp.
- Boosted creativity and idea generation: Walking enhances “divergent thinking,” or the ability to generate multiple solutions to a problem. Stanford research shows walking can increase creative output by an average of 60%, especially when done in natural settings.
- Enhanced neuroplasticity: Exercise promotes the production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein essential for learning, adaptability, and long-term brain health.
- Mind-body synchronization: Walking aligns physical movement with cognitive processes through “embodied cognition,” where the rhythm of walking enhances mental clarity and learning.
- Increased energy and reduced mental fatigue: Even light exercise, like walking, combats mental fatigue, boosting alertness and making it easier to focus on complex topics.
- Support for executive functioning: Walking improves higher-order functions like planning, organization, and self-control, helping you tackle challenging tasks more strategically.
For deeper insights into the benefits of walking while learning, you can explore the two research studies linked below, which focus on medical students and younger learners:
- This study involving medical students found walking while learning interactive, engaging, and beneficial for physical and mental well-being.
- Another study with younger students revealed walking improved both learning retention and cognitive test performance compared to sitting.
If you’re curious about my walking setup at home, I use the Walkolution treadmill desk, including when recording podcasts. (You can discover more about how you can turn your office setup into a calorie-burning workstation here.) It’s a soft-surface, whisper-quiet manual treadmill that supports walking while working or learning. Its innovative design also strengthens and stretches the feet while providing a smooth walking experience—even accommodating sprint speeds.
To “learn more” 😉, you can check out the Walkolution treadmill here (and get $150 off any purchase of $1000 or more by using code BEN at checkout).
My 2024 Gift Guide Is Here! Receive Exclusive Discounts on My Favorite *Must-Have* Wellness Gifts 🎄🎁🎅
The holidays are all about showing how much you care—and what better way to do this than by giving the gift of vitality, longevity, and optimized living?
But let’s be real: finding safe, vetted, and effective health and wellness gifts for your loved ones can feel overwhelming. With endless online options, how do you even start sorting through what’s legit and what’s just noise?
After decades of studying the latest developments in modern science—testing and experimenting with everything from cutting-edge wellness tech to transformative supplements—I’ve handpicked my top 27 gifts, which you can now find in my 2024 Holiday Gift Guide! 🎄
Here’s a sneak peek at some of my favorite wellness gifts:
- BON CHARGE Blue-Free Lighting & EMF Protection 🌙: This solution is perfect for anyone looking to reduce exposure to artificial blue light and harmful EMFs, especially during the darker winter months. It’s one of my go-to secrets for unwinding at night, and it is a thoughtful upgrade for your loved ones’ wellness routines.
- SiPhox Health’s At-Home Blood Tests 🩸: Get a deeper look into health without stepping into a clinic. SiPhox covers 50 essential biomarkers, from heart health to metabolism, and syncs seamlessly with wearables. This is an incredible gift for anyone passionate about their wellness journey!
- BIOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough 💪: Over 80% of people don’t get enough magnesium, impacting sleep, stress, and muscle function. This all-in-one magnesium supplement includes 7 types of magnesium for ultimate absorption—a thoughtful, powerful gift for loved ones looking to feel their best.
- Kineon MOVE+ Pro Red Light Therapy 🌞: This portable LED and laser therapy device is ideal for speeding up muscle recovery, easing joint pain, and boosting circulation. It’s great for athletes and active family members who want next-level relief and performance support.
- Pique Tea’s Sun Goddess Matcha 🍵: Gift the ultimate matcha experience! Pique’s ceremonial-grade matcha is toxin-screened and pairs beautifully with their holiday-exclusive Pearl Beauty Creamer for a radiant skin boost.
From exclusive savings on longevity-boosting skincare and at-home bloodwork tests to remarkable discounts on advanced recovery tools and top-of-the-line oral peptides, you’ll get to discover 27 of the best stocking stuffers and life-optimizing solutions crafted for anyone looking to live better, longer, and stronger.
So this year, skip the socks and scarves and give the gift of transformation with Ben Greenfield’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide! 🎁 🎅
Drumroll Please… 🥁 You Can Now PRE-ORDER Your Fully Updated Copy of Boundless to *Optimize* Your Body, Mind, and Spirit! 📚💪
Over the last year, I’ve been working tirelessly on something that I’m thrilled to finally share: the brand-new, updated version of my best-seller, Boundless.
Like a cookbook for the human blueprint, the revised and updated edition of Boundless gives you a zero-guesswork guide to becoming a complete expert in what makes your brain tick, your body work, your spirit happy, and your life fulfilled.
You can flip to *any* chapter and discover the most up-to-date, research-proven, trench-tested techniques to build muscle, burn fat, balance hormones, live longer, sleep better, have mind-blowing sex, and much, much more!
A few of the key topics that the latest version of Boundless explores are:
- Strategies to optimize mitochondrial density and biogenesis for peak energy and metabolic health.
- New methods to stimulate the vagus nerve for stress reduction, sleep quality, and higher heart rate variability using light, sound, and electrical interventions.
- Updated techniques for restoring circadian balance, combating jet lag, and maximizing sleep, naps, and meditation.
- Insights on the effects of electromagnetic frequencies on the brain and body, with tips on modifying devices for better shielding.
- The latest on addressing chronic infections, detoxifying from mold, and enhancing gut function with cutting-edge testing and treatments.
- New supplements, biohacks, and protocols based on recent longevity science, including age-reversal insights.
- Fresh routines and injury recovery tools, plus minimalist moves to burn fat throughout the day without gym reliance.
If you’re ready to go beyond the quick fixes and reclaim control over your vitality, this is your chance. Packed with insights on everything from breathwork to cold therapy and the latest anti-aging techniques, Boundless will help you build a balanced, sustainable approach to lifelong health. I can’t wait for you to experience everything this guide has to offer!
If you’re ready to uncover a treasure trove of the latest science-backed strategies for improving every aspect of your mind, body, and spirit, you can click this link to pre-order your new updated copy of Boundless.
Unlock Personalized, Data-Driven Insights and Health Coaching Tailored to YOUR Unique Biology 📊
Struggling to make sense of your health and wellness journey?
You’re not alone. The frustration of feeling fatigued, battling brain fog, or hitting a wall with your fitness goals—despite all the trendy diets, supplements, and exercise programs out there—can leave you feeling lost and overwhelmed.
The root problem is often that most one-size-fits-all wellness strategies fail to address your unique biology.
Enter LIFEprints, a comprehensive health optimization system with two tailored options to meet your unique wellness needs.
LIFEprints Discover offers a foundational approach, featuring HTMA (hair tissue mineral analysis) testing, which analyzes the mineral content of your hair to provide a 3–4 month snapshot of your mineral and metabolic status. With a personalized report, you’ll receive a custom health blueprint with targeted supplementation suggestions, along with a one-on-one coaching call to guide you through these insights. You’ll also gain access to a vibrant community of wellness enthusiasts for added support and inspiration.
For a more immersive experience, LIFEprints Transform includes all the benefits of Discover, plus additional resources to help you put your insights into action. It starts with a customized pathway, built through an in-depth questionnaire, that shapes your wellness plan. This includes a nourishing, goal-specific meal plan, expert guidance to integrate new habits smoothly, and a 12-week dynamic movement program. To keep you motivated, Transform offers regular accountability reminders and monthly coaching calls with world-class experts. With Transform, you’ll turn your data into sustainable lifestyle changes by receiving personalized insights and actionable steps to address issues like fatigue, stress, sleep problems, and weight management, helping you optimize energy, focus, and overall wellness for long-term health.
Ready to finally see results that make a difference in how you feel and perform?
You can join the waitlist for LIFEprints here and discover how truly customized health guidance can transform your life.
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Product Of The Week
::: Fight Holiday Stress With 25% Off Magnesium Breakthrough This Black Friday! :::
The holidays are here—and let’s face it, it’s one of the most hectic times of the year. Between endless gift shopping, family gatherings, and late-night holiday parties, it’s easy for stress levels to skyrocket. And when stress rises, so does your need for magnesium.
That’s why I’m sharing a little secret weapon I rely on during the holiday madness: Magnesium Breakthrough by BIOptimizers.
This isn’t your run-of-the-mill magnesium supplement. It’s the only formula I’ve found that combines 7 forms of bioavailable magnesium, each one specifically targeting key areas of your body.
Magnesium is essential for managing stress, maintaining energy, and supporting deep, restorative sleep. But most people are deficient—thanks to modern diets and depleted soils—leaving them more prone to burnout, anxiety, and fatigue.
Magnesium Breakthrough helps balance your magnesium levels by delivering a full spectrum of magnesium types like citrate, glycinate, and taurate, which are absorbed directly by your cells. The result? You’ll feel calmer, sleep better, and have the energy to tackle everything the holidays throw your way—without losing your cool.
This Black Friday, BIOptimizers is offering up to 25% off Magnesium Breakthrough, plus up to $100 in free gifts with your purchase. It’s the perfect opportunity to stock up and keep the holiday chaos at bay.
Don’t let stress steal your joy this season. You can click here to grab your Magnesium Breakthrough and use code BEN10 to save big. Your body (and your mind) will thank you!
Upcoming Events:
Edge of the Earth with Ben Greenfield — New Zealand: Feb. 24–Mar. 1, 2025
Join me for an epic adventure on New Zealand’s South Island, where you’ll explore stunning landscapes, from majestic trails to secluded surfing spots. Experience thrilling activities like biking the Alps 2 Ocean route and relaxing in natural hot springs. This journey combines breathtaking nature, rejuvenation, and exhilarating experiences for a truly transformative trip. Secure your spot now!
Health Optimisation Summit — Austin. TX: April 12–13, 2025
The Health Optimisation Summit, Europe’s top wellness conference, is making its U.S. debut in Austin, Texas—and I will be there! Join me for a powerful talk and Q&A, plus experience insights from 35 world-class speakers covering everything from nutrition and fitness to longevity and mental health. Explore over 100 exhibitors, test the latest biohacking tech for free, and connect with 2,000 like-minded attendees. Grab your tickets here.
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