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Mentioned in 20 episodes
Born to Walk
Book • 2024
Born to Walk challenges the prevailing notion that running is the optimal form of exercise for health and longevity.
The book delves into the negative consequences of the running boom, including overuse injuries, ineffective weight loss strategies, and the promotion of an unhealthy lifestyle.
It contrasts this with the natural human imperative to walk, highlighting the numerous benefits of walking for both physical and mental well-being.
The authors present a comprehensive approach to fitness that integrates walking with strength training, sprinting, and other primal movements.
Ultimately, Born to Walk advocates for a more balanced and sustainable approach to fitness, emphasizing the importance of listening to your body and prioritizing overall health.
The book delves into the negative consequences of the running boom, including overuse injuries, ineffective weight loss strategies, and the promotion of an unhealthy lifestyle.
It contrasts this with the natural human imperative to walk, highlighting the numerous benefits of walking for both physical and mental well-being.
The authors present a comprehensive approach to fitness that integrates walking with strength training, sprinting, and other primal movements.
Ultimately, Born to Walk advocates for a more balanced and sustainable approach to fitness, emphasizing the importance of listening to your body and prioritizing overall health.
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Mentioned in 20 episodes
Mentioned by
Mark Sisson as his own book, explaining his shift in perspective on fitness and longevity.


127 snips
Why Running *Isn't* The Best Way To Get Fit, How The Running Craze HARMED Fitness Enthusiasts & Why Walking Is Essential To Health & Longevity, With Mark Sisson.
Mentioned by
Mark Sisson as his latest book that takes us down the path of chronic cardio being one of the worst things you can elect to take on.


91 snips
Mark Sisson: The Japanese Walking Hack That Outperforms 10,000 Steps A Day : 1287
Recommended by
Shawn Stevenson as a book that explains the benefits of walking for health and longevity.


54 snips
TMHS 868: Burn Fat, Eliminate Injuries, & Increase Your Healthspan - With Mark Sisson
Mentioned as a book about the benefits of walking.

46 snips
Move Like An Athlete, Walk Like a Kangaroo & Use Cool Tools Like *Weighted Vests, Compression Gear & Vibration Platforms* To Transform Your Body, With Dr. Emily Splichal
Mentioned by
Ben Greenfield in the context of stress fractures and chronic repetitive motion injuries.


44 snips
362. Maximal Fitness with Minimum Time with Ben Greenfield (Part 1)
Mentioned by Kelly and Juliet Starrett after finishing reading it, highlighting its challenge to the belief that running is the best exercise for everyone.

32 snips
Mark Sisson: Walking for Longevity and the Pervasive Myths Around the Benefits of Running
Recommended by
Shawn Stevenson as Brad Kearns 's latest book, exploring the benefits of walking and critiquing the running boom.


30 snips
Faster Fat Loss, Peak Performance, & Fitness at Any Age - With Brad Kearns
Recommended for more information on why jogging is not a great way to get fit.

26 snips
Shocking New Research on Smartphone Addiction (& How To COPE!), Is Aspirin A Wonder Drug?, Ben’s Thoughts On “Life Advice” & More! Solosode 490
Recommended by Rip Esselstyn as a book that challenges conventional wisdom about running and promotes walking as a superior form of exercise for health and longevity.

16 snips
Ep. 282: Brad Kearns - Born to Walk: Why Walking is the Key to Longevity, Health, and Weight Loss
Recommended by
Tom Woods as a guide to understanding the drawbacks of running and the benefits of walking.


14 snips
Ep. 2601 The Running Boom Has Burst: Walk Instead, with Mark Sisson

Ep. 287: Robert Ostfeld, MD - Can Plant-Based Diets Boost Heart Health and Your Bedroom Performance?
Mentioned by Philip Pape as a book exposing the science behind why extensive walking, not running, aligns with our genetic blueprint for optimal health.

Walking vs. Running for Fat Loss and Longevity (Brad Kearns) | Ep 286
Mentioned by Philip Pape and Brad Kearns during their discussion on functional fitness and a muscle-centric approach to health.

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