Get short, timely messages from Ben Greenfield.

Twitter is a rich source of instantly updated information. It's easy to stay updated on an incredibly wide variety of topics. Join today and follow @GetFitGuy.

Get updates via SMS by texting follow GetFitGuy to 40404 in the United States
Codes for other countries

Two-way (sending and receiving) short codes:
Country Code For customers of
Australia
  • 0198089488 Telstra
Canada
  • 21212 (any)
United Kingdom
  • 86444 Vodafone, Orange, 3, O2
Indonesia
  • 89887 AXIS, 3, Telkomsel
Ireland
  • 51210 O2
India
  • 53000 Bharti Airtel, Videocon
Jordan
  • 90903 Zain
New Zealand
  • 8987 Vodafone, Telecom NZ
United States
  • 40404 (any)

GetFitGuy

  1. High reps/lo weight as good as low reps/hi weight for building muscle - CAVEAT: in *untrained* men: dld.bz/byzh7 about 1 hour ago via SocialOomph
  2. When you adjust for calories, protein+carb drinks don't improve performance post-exercise vs. carb only drinks: dld.bz/b28Gb 11:00 AM May 26th via SocialOomph
  3. Sorry airplane magazine ad, but taking growth hormone does not increase power, strength or endurance: dld.bz/b28FY 11:01 AM May 25th via SocialOomph
  4. Check This Out: Will Exercise Derail Your Diet? - How to handle food cravings that may result from heavy exercise. ow.ly/1k2jxT 5:56 PM May 24th via HootSuite
  5. If u are a personal trainer - I am getting SuperhumanCoach.com approved for CEU's by NSCA, ACSM, NASM, ACE - & more coming! 2:32 PM May 24th via HootSuite
  6. If you want to improve hip mobility (important for back pain, runners, etc.), do hip stretches with one arm overhead: dld.bz/b28FX 11:00 AM May 24th via SocialOomph
  7. RT @brocksky: The new @bengreenfield Fitness Podcast could have a modest association between coffee and mortality. bengreenfieldfitness.com/2012/05/episod… 1:56 PM May 23rd via HootSuite
  8. In my recent article, I made it sound like runner Alberto Salazar died of a heart attack - he did not! That was an editing mistake on my... 11:04 AM May 23rd via HootSuite
  9. After you workout, increase in testosterone is 1.25-2x, for 30-60 minutes. Good reason to do 100 pushups before a hot date, guys. ;) 11:00 AM May 23rd via SocialOomph
  10. @andrewzcooper Mixing it up is important, as is avoiding chronic cardio and exercising when you're already tired or stress. 9:31 PM May 22nd via HootSuite in reply to AndrewzCooper
  11. Check This Out: Is Running Bad For You? - Learn what the latest research says about running. Can it make you live lo... ow.ly/1jYfHg 5:48 PM May 22nd via HootSuite
  12. "Amorfrutins" - I'm liking the looks of these for leptin & insulin sensitivity/fat loss: dld.bz/b28FR 11:01 AM May 22nd via SocialOomph
  13. Want to boost Growth Hormone & Testosterone with weight training? 10 reps better than 5 reps: dld.bz/b28FP 11:01 AM May 21st via SocialOomph
  14. Did you know you can actually do "self-Graston technique" to help Achilles tendonitis, using a spatula? dld.bz/bzFE7 11:01 AM May 20th via SocialOomph
  15. Foam rolling can increase your flexibility by over 12%! dld.bz/bzFEf 11:00 AM May 19th via SocialOomph
  16. Sugar makes you stupid, and fat can reverse that: ow.ly/b0qfD 11:23 AM May 18th via HootSuite
  17. As long as you're OK with about 1 pound of wt loss per week, you can lose fat & gain muscle at same time: dld.bz/bzENt 11:00 AM May 18th via SocialOomph
  18. "zero calorie" sweeteners actually disrupt your blood sugar & spark your appetite: dld.bz/bzENs 11:00 AM May 17th via SocialOomph
  19. Check This Out: (Newsletter Exclusive) Top 3 New Exercise Technologies ow.ly/1jP1HO 5:48 PM May 16th via HootSuite
  20. Is it possible that extreme amounts of endurance exercise could damage the heart? dld.bz/bzENn 11:01 AM May 16th via SocialOomph
  • Name Ben Greenfield
  • Web http://getfitguy....
  • Bio Overhaul your workout and achieve the body of your dreams with fitness tips from Get-Fit Guy host Ben Greenfield.
13 Following 3,047 Followers 156 Listed