Mark Sisson, an influential figure in the primal lifestyle movement and author of 'Born to Walk’ delves into the surprising health benefits of walking. He explains why most traditional shoes might be causing more harm than good, and why many people would be better off replacing their running routines with walking. Mark also shares his rapid recovery story from a recent hip replacement surgery, crediting walking as the key factor.
Episode Overview:
00:00 Intro/Teaser
1:11 The Problem with Traditional Shoes
4:37 The Evolution of Running Shoes
10:12 Biomechanical Issues with Modern Footwear
24:28 The Case Against Running for Everyone
36:45 The Benefits of Walking
39:52 The Dangers of Overtraining
42:11 The Benefits of Sprinting
43:19 Challenging the 'No Pain, No Gain' Mentality
44:39 The Obligate Runner and Exercise Anorexia
48:37 The Power of Walking
59:22 Recovery and Mental Health Benefits of Walking
1:03:32 Mark's Hip Replacement Recovery Story
1:10:19 Incorporate Walking into Your Life
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