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Ben Greenfield

Born: December 20, 1981 – Lewiston, Idaho, United States

Ben Greenfield is an American author, fitness coach, and podcaster whose work centers on human performance, nutrition, longevity, and biohacking. He is best known for books such as Boundless and Beyond Training, which bring endurance training, wellness research, and self-experimentation to athletes and readers interested in optimizing health and aging.

Biography & Author's Journey

Ben Greenfield came to public life by way of an unusually accelerated education and a strong athletic streak. Raised in rural North Idaho and homeschooled through twelfth grade, he finished high school at 15, entered college at 16, and completed his studies at the University of Idaho as top senior after a 4.0 GPA. He later pursued a master’s degree in exercise physiology and biomechanics, while building experience through internships at Duke University and in the NFL. College sports, bodybuilding, triathlon, and later Ironman racing gave him both his subject matter and his laboratory: long before he became known as a biohacker, he was testing training, recovery, and nutrition ideas on himself. ((https://bengreenfieldspeaking.com/bio/))

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Everything I create going forward must be my own personal experience, with entertaining and educating stories that make your life better
-A New Article Series From Ben Greenfield
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So yeah, I've spent a lot of time wearing spandex
-Why Biohack? Part 1
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There's a fine line between biohacking the body for better health and idolizing immortality
-Why Biohack? Part 2
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We should really like playing God, as long as we do it the right way
-Is Biohacking Playing God?
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It's not until we stop trying to be perfect that we can savor the journey of becoming the best version of our broken selves
-Being Boundless vs. Being Broken
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So that's Identity Inversion. That's how you shake, reset, and redraw the Etch A Sketch
-Identity Inversion: Part 1
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I have friends and relationships and local community and volunteering and time with my family
-Bonus Episode: Brief Words Of Wisdom
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He loved. He cared. He inspired
-Five Quotes I Live By

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Bio, Health, Fitness & Self-Growth Skills

This comprehensive plan bridges the gap between biological science and practical self-improvement for anyone seeking a holistic approach to health. It is ideal for individuals looking to replace fitness myths with evidence-based habits that strengthen both the body and the mind.

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Nutrition, Fitness, Bio & Memoirs

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This plan bridges the gap between biological science and modern technology to unlock peak human potential. It is ideal for high-achievers, athletes, and biohackers looking to integrate metabolism, neuroscience, and tech-driven optimization into a single, cohesive performance system.

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Lead a Healthy Lifestyle

Lead a Healthy Lifestyle

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Lead a Healthy Lifestyle

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"Ben Greenfield is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things body, mind, and spirit optimization"

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"Ben Greenfield once again provides us with an encyclopedic work that covers the entire range of self-empowering strategies from A to Z"

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"My guest today is Ben Greenfield, one of the most distinguished minds in the fitness space"

Will Ahmed

"When it comes to health, wellness, and biohacking, Ben Greenfield and his forward-thinking mind and writings have had a profound impact"

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"No one does a deep dive into human health and performance like Ben Greenfield"

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"Ben Greenfield is a Coach, Author, Speaker, ex-Bodybuilder and Ironman Triathlete"

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"Ben Greenfield's Boundless is a masterpiece of health optimization, effortlessly combining cutting-edge science with practical wisdom"

Mark Hyman

"Ben Greenfield is where genius, nerd and pro athlete all jump into one body and comes to share love and wisdom with you!"

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"Today's guest, Ben Greenfield, is a New York Times bestselling author, a health consultant, and an expert on all things longevity and anti-aging"

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