Boundless: Upgrade Your Brain, Optimize Your Body & Defy Aging Hardcover – Illustrated, 23 Jan. 2020

There is lots of science nowadays showing the great ways you can improve your health and longevity. Lots of books, some focusing on specifics like brain health, to eating and others on exercise. So many podcasts also available and there is lots of great content and great breakthroughs in biohacking that can transform your health. It is tough though given the amount of information and also the differences in opinion.I have been listening to Ben's podcast and also did one of his courses with Mindvalley and I really trust his opinions. If you haven't listened to his podcast, I highly recommend it but you don't need to, to make the most of this book.Ben has produced the most comprehensive book I have ever come across on this subject and what's more if you thought the massive 640 pages was lots, it has further additional information available online to complement what is on the book. Apparently there was over 1200 pages of content but of course, they did have to cut down the size of the book. If you are thinking the book is expensive, the price actually reflects how large it is and sheer content there is in this. You would have more than 3 books of information within that book easily plus it has colour and looks really good on the coffee table.However, the size of the book is not an issue as you don't need to read this from cover to cover. If you click on the image of the book on this page just below where it says Look inside, you can get a good sense of what the book will be covering. Ben also recommends in the book that you can dip into any of the chapters you want based on your need so there is no need to get overwhelmed with needing to read a massive book and understand it before you can do anything with it.There are 21 chapters in the book which cover themes around your brain, stress, eating for the brain (food, supplements, nootropics, biohacking gear), sleep, fat burning, muscle building, recovering (and biohacking gear for this as well), healing your gut, nutrition, immune system, how to test and track your health, sex, longevity, different diets and also how the environment can be hacked to improve your health.Each chapter is very comprehensive, Ben has made the language simple and easy to understand and what I really love about the book is that it has colour and lots of useful pictures as well to help you understand key concepts e.g. Stretches and exercises have illustrations which are very useful and there are summary tables as well.Each chapter ends with a summary called The Last Word. This simplifies and summarises what has been discussed in the chapter and then it finishes off with a section - One Thing You Can Do This Week. I really like this as it moves the focus to application and allows you to do something with what you have learnt. The book really helps you to start putting in place action and doing something to improve your health.If you want a deeper dive into any of the topics then at the end of each chapter you will be able to look at resources on the website which also include links to podcasts, recommended tools, supplements, references, videos and much more.The only disadvantage this book has is its size. This is a massive book. It is more than double the size of a typical hardback. So the size and weight mean it is not a portable book you can carry around while travelling to read though you could use it for exercise on the move. It is about 2.5 Kgs! I have included some pictures for comparison.I read Super Humans by Dave Asprey some time back and also been reading Lifespan by David Sinclair and Brain Wash by David Perlmutter. Health is a very important priority for me this year and this decade and I know Boundless is going to be a key resource to support me with this.If you are looking to navigate this complex world to improve your health and one resource that will support you in doing this then get this book. It is a game-changer and can really help you understand how to improve your health, whether you are a complete newbie or a seasoned biohacker.

A very comprehensive and clearly laid out instruction on how to improve yourself mentally and physically. It covers so much in depth in a language and manner which is friendly and approachable which makes this treasure trove of information so accessible. Ben provides a "single thing you can do" after each chapter which makes applying what you learn easier to do. I have not read the whole book, it is extensive and is a BIG book. Value for money is not a question to be considered, this is an investment in knowledge, self and for reference. I have not done this book full justice in this review. Suffice to say I am extremely happy with my purchase and wholeheartedly recommend anyone who wants to improve, cognitively and/or physically to get this book.

I bought this book as a birthday present for my brother and thought I'd have a little read before passing on his prezzy. It's so good and comprehensive and full of health gems that I've just ordered another for myself too. Not really the sort of book you want to skim through and pass on. Low cost considering the great value. Love Ben Greenfield's work. Have learned a lot of practical biohacks from him over the years and learning lots more in Boundless!

Ben is not kidding when he says this is a BIG book! It surpassed my expectations. I'm a long time listener of Ben's podcast, but I generally listen while driving and can't take notes so it's impossible to remember everything. This is where I love the book. All the advice and information at hand. So much work must have gone into this book! Worth every penny and more. It now sits here on my desk as my go to resource

I am so impressed with the quality of the book and all the research that has gone into putting it together as a guide. I love Bens' approach to bring factual, current and relevant information on nutrition, longevity, and fitness. So much confusion out there - Boundless seems to integrate the best information from many sources. A must-have.

The most important line in this book is the intro where the author says it doesn't have to be read cover to cover just dip into areas that interest you...phew! Just carrying around the book will burn a few calories but in fairness, it covers so many areas and he has the credits to be considered a true fitness guru/expert. I don't believe a normal person could ever replicate or want to replicate what Ben does from weekly injections to facemasks, supplements, penis exercises, electric machines, blood sugar tests, serious and not so serious work-outs, one wonders does he live a normal life, smell the roses and hear the bird song so to speak.....but Ben is wildly successful and more power to him, the book is all-encompassing, you won't be disappointed with the massive content....skip the " Never have a hangover again" section...its easier to avoid alcohol or just suffer the hangover than take on Ben's three day, one day, one hour, during, after and next morning plan...! This book will certainly engage you.......