High Performance Health Why Walking is the Ultimate Hack for Longevity, Strength, and Happiness with Mark Sisson
Angela talks to health and fitness legend Mark Sisson, a pivotal figure in the ancestral health movement for over two decades. They discuss the critical components of longevity, focussing upon the importance of balance, nutrition, and movement, particularly walking.
Mark shares insights from his new book, "Born to Walk," highlighting how walking can be a more effective and sustainable exercise strategy compared to running, especially for those looking to improve their health and energy levels.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Walking for Longevity and Health: Walking is a fundamental human activity, supporting balance, digestion, lymphatic health, and mental well-being.
- Rethinking Running: Running, especially with poor form and cushioned shoes, can be harmful for many people. Walking, complemented by occasional sprints and strength training, is more sustainable.
- Barefoot Movement: Minimalist shoes or barefoot walking enhances balance, proprioception, and foot health, aligning with the body's natural biomechanics.
- Diet and Metabolic Flexibility: Centering meals around protein and achieving metabolic flexibility through lower-carb diets supports energy and fat burning.
- Importance of Collagen: Collagen supports joint health, skin elasticity, and overall recovery, making it a crucial supplement for active individuals.
- Work Smarter, Not Harder: Prioritizing health, creativity, and energy leads to better performance, even for entrepreneurs balancing busy lives.
TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS
- 0:04 - Benefits of walking for health and longevity
- 5:11 - Introduction to Mark Sisson and his philosophy
- 6:13 - Key components of health: balance, sleep, diet, and movement
- 10:30 - The critical role of foot health and minimalist shoes
- 22:25 - Misconceptions about red meat and its health benefits
- 42:07 - Walking vs. running: why walking is better for most people
- 59:40 - Paluva shoes: minimalist footwear for optimal foot health
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ABOUT THE GUEST
Mark Sisson has been shaking up the world of health and fitness for over twenty years. He ignited the ancestral health movement in 2006 with his wildly successful blog, Mark’s Daily Apple, and his best-selling book The Primal Blueprint. He helped popularize the ketogenic diet and the concept of intermittent fasting with his New York Times best-selling books, The Keto Reset Diet and Two Meals a Day. He gave millions of health-minded grocery shoppers access to healthier sauces and dressings with his Primal Kitchen Food company. And now he wants to change the way the world walks with his latest ventures, a minimalist shoe company called Peluva. and his brand new book - Born to Walk.
ABOUT THE HOST
Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine.
Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out. Angela’s BioSyncing®️ Blueprint is currently closed. Click here to get on the waitlist.
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