<p>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.</p><p>Episode Overview:<br>00:00 Intro/Teaser<br>1:11 The Problem with Traditional Shoes<br>4:37 The Evolution of Running Shoes<br>10:12 Biomechanical Issues with Modern Footwear<br>24:28 The Case Against Running for Everyone<br>36:45 The Benefits of Walking<br>39:52 The Dangers of Overtraining<br>42:11 The Benefits of Sprinting<br>43:19 Challenging the 'No Pain, No Gain' Mentality<br>44:39 The Obligate Runner and Exercise Anorexia<br>48:37 The Power of Walking<br>59:22 Recovery and Mental Health Benefits of Walking<br>1:03:32 Mark's Hip Replacement Recovery Story<br>1:10:19 Incorporate Walking into Your Life</p><p>Resources mentioned in this episode can be found at <a href="https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep404">https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep404</a></p><p>A huge THANK YOU to our sponsors who make the show possible:</p><p><a href="https://bioptimizers.com/better"><strong>BIOPTIMIZERS MAGNESIUM</strong></a> - Contains the 7 best-absorbed magnesium plus cofactors like B6 to enhance absorption. Visit <a href="https://bioptimizers.com/better">https://bioptimizers.com/better</a> and use code <strong>BETTER</strong> for a special Better deal.</p><p><a href="https://beamminerals.com/better"><strong>BEAM MINERALS</strong></a> - Replenish missing minerals for better health. Visit <a href="https://beamminerals.com/better">https://beamminerals.com/better</a> and use code <strong>BETTER</strong> for 20% off.</p><p><a href="https://lumen.me/BETTER"><strong>LUMEN</strong></a> - All you have to do is breathe into your Lumen first thing in the morning to know what’s going on with your metabolism. Head to <a href="https://lumen.me/BETTER">https://lumen.me/BETTER</a> and use code <strong>BETTER</strong> for 20% off your purchase.</p><p>--------------<br>NOW OPEN! EVEN BETTER! PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP: Subscribe at <a href="https://estima.supercast.com/">https://estima.supercast.com/</a><br>--------------</p>