Listen "453: Top Diet and Lifestyle Protocols for Longevity and Fat Loss, Plus Why Walking is the Ultimate Cardio | Mark Sisson"
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Key Takeaways The ailments that people try to fix with prescription drugs can be addressed with lifestyle modificationWalking is the quintessential human movement; everybody should walk as much as they can Running is not the best way to lose weight, improve cardiovascular health, or reduce stress; it is not the health and fitness panacea that it has been advertised to be
While running is catabolic, walking is anti-catabolicWalking helps to relax, realign, and strengthen the body’s kinetic chainOur ancestors walked, sprinted, and lifted heavy things; they did not “train for running” in order to track and kill a beastBenefits of Zone 2 cardio training: Increase aerobic efficiency, increase ventilation threshold, build capillary perfusion, and improve mitochondrial efficiencyEverything else falls into place once you have achieved metabolic flexibility, which is the body’s ability to efficiently switch between different energy sources based on availability and demandThe original Primal Blueprint: Move around a lot and do low-level of aerobic activity (walk a lot) Lift heavy things at the gym 2x per week (full body) Sprint max-effort 1x per week Try taking collagen before a workout so that your collagen uptake during the workout is higher in the tendons that are being exercised Despite the backlash against alcohol, Mark still enjoys 1-2 glasses of wine every evening Longevity is not just about living longer, but improving quality of life in the areas of mobility, cognition, and adaptability Read the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgMark Sisson is a best-selling author, founder of Primal Kitchen, and a former elite endurance athlete turned health advocate who inspires millions to embrace primal living for a vibrant and healthy life.
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Key Takeaways The ailments that people try to fix with prescription drugs can be addressed with lifestyle modificationWalking is the quintessential human movement; everybody should walk as much as they can Running is not the best way to lose weight, improve cardiovascular health, or reduce stress; it is not the health and fitness panacea that it has been advertised to be
While running is catabolic, walking is anti-catabolicWalking helps to relax, realign, and strengthen the body’s kinetic chainOur ancestors walked, sprinted, and lifted heavy things; they did not “train for running” in order to track and kill a beastBenefits of Zone 2 cardio training: Increase aerobic efficiency, increase ventilation threshold, build capillary perfusion, and improve mitochondrial efficiencyEverything else falls into place once you have achieved metabolic flexibility, which is the body’s ability to efficiently switch between different energy sources based on availability and demandThe original Primal Blueprint: Move around a lot and do low-level of aerobic activity (walk a lot) Lift heavy things at the gym 2x per week (full body) Sprint max-effort 1x per week Try taking collagen before a workout so that your collagen uptake during the workout is higher in the tendons that are being exercised Despite the backlash against alcohol, Mark still enjoys 1-2 glasses of wine every evening Longevity is not just about living longer, but improving quality of life in the areas of mobility, cognition, and adaptability Read the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgMark Sisson is a best-selling author, founder of Primal Kitchen, and a former elite endurance athlete turned health advocate who inspires millions to embrace primal living for a vibrant and healthy life.
15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!
Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavere
Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - http://littleemptyboxes.com
This episode is proudly sponsored by:
Manukora makes delicious, creamy, glyphosate-free Manuka honey that’s rich in MGO. Head to http://manukora.com/genius for $25 off a starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook!
Momentous is a new supplement brand that holds its products to rigorous quality and purity standards set by the NFL and NBA. I use their creatine and protein regularly. Visit livemomentous.com/genius to get 20% off.
Puori provides IFOS-certified, high potency fish oil to satisfy all of your pre-formed omega-3 needs! Visit Puori.com/MAX and use promo code MAX to get 20% off site-wide.
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