Episode 43: Dr. Ben Bocchicchio

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Ben Bocchicchio is a living legend in the fitness/nutrition world. He has degrees in the fields of Health and Exercise at all levels of higher education and, since he founded Sports Conditioning in 1973, has been using his vast knowledge to help people with weight reduction, cosmetic enhancement, general fitness, and rehabilitation. He is the creator of the revolutionary S.Ma.R.T.-EX™ training system and has even been inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame. In this episode, Ben tells the story of how he discovered and got started in sports, fitness, and nutrition. He also shares some important life lessons he learned from his father and others over the course of his life. Additionally, Brian and Ben discuss the value of integrity and not getting involved with people who do not value integrity, how exercise is essential for maintaining weight loss, the value of maintaining a healthy skepticism, the amazing host of positive effects that exercise and discipline has on a person, the physiological benefits of relaxing and de-stressing, and why it is important to always consider a patient’s needs as an individual. Life’s Best Medicine According to Ben: “Be ready for the opportunities. There is stuff to enjoy in everything you do—sit back and appreciate it. Be grateful that we get to be where we are. Make the best of it and do the best you can for your family, yourself, and the people that you deal with.” Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Dr. Ben Bocchicchio: Website Spark (Book by Dr. John Ratey) Twitter   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website Low Carb MD Podcast   Simply Snackin’