About this episode

Mark Sisson discusses the misconceptions about running and the benefits of walking for health and longevity.

Think running marathons is the secret to longevity and heart health? Think again. Today, I’m joined by Mark Sisson — a pioneer in ancestral health, NYT bestselling author, former elite endurance athlete, founder of Primal Kitchen, and creator of Peluva barefoot shoes. In this episode, we unpack why more cardio isn’t always better, how walking may actually be one of the best things for longevity, fat loss, metabolic health, and joint health, and why chronic endurance training can sometimes lea...

People in this episode

Host: Jacqueline Genova

Guest: Mark Sisson

Topics covered

• running
• cardio
• longevity
• health
• fitness
• barefoot shoes

Keywords

• running
• cardio
• longevity
• fat loss
• metabolic health
• joint health
• barefoot shoes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Primal Kitchen

Products: Peluva barefoot shoes

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