374: How to use cold therapy to optimize your blood sugar, brain health & sleep | Exercise physiologist Ben Greenfield

Ben Greenfield: “There's nothing that seems to control blood sugar more than the cold.” 

Greenfield, an exercise physiologist, personal trainer, and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how the cold can supercharge your health, plus:

- How much cold therapy you need to reap the benefits (~11:00)

- The best time of day to practice cold therapy (~13:41)

- Why you might not want to consume antioxidants right after working out (~15:50)

- Why you should exercise outdoors, especially during winter (~17:39)

- A workout hack to balance your blood sugar (~19:49)

Referenced in the episode:

- mbg Podcast episodes #189 and #87, with Greenfield.

- Greenfield's podcast, Ben Greenfield Fitness.

- A study on antioxidant supplements and exercise-induced oxidative stress.

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