Dhru Purohit Show

Top Longevity Tips From The Fittest and Most Muscular 70 Year Old I’ve Met With Mark Sisson

12 Jun 2024

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This episode is brought to you by Birch Living, Cozy Earth, and Lumebox. The conversation about longevity inevitably includes the goal of aging with strength and vitality. At 70 years old, today’s guest brings a wealth of experience and insight into health and well-being. He discusses his shift from focusing on demanding endurance activities to sustainable activities that bring him joy. Prepare to be inspired. Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru interviews Mark Sisson to hear his insights on longevity and wellness. After more than thirty years in the fitness industry, Mark explains why he has shifted his focus away from supplements to prioritize mobility, metabolic flexibility, and intuitive eating. He also tells the story behind his creation of minimalist shoes and discusses the detrimental effects of modern sneakers on our feet. Dhru and Mark explore the lessons from Blue Zones and how we can intentionally integrate them into our lives to create a joyful existence. Mark Sisson is a prominent health and fitness expert, author, and entrepreneur known for pioneering the "Primal" movement. Transitioning from athlete to advocate, he founded Mark's Daily Apple, a blog promoting ancestral health principles, including a high-fat, low-carb diet, functional fitness, and overall wellness. Sisson has authored several influential books, including The Primal Blueprint. In 2015, he launched Primal Kitchen, a line of health-conscious food products that quickly gained popularity for its clean, real-food ingredients. Sisson's work has inspired millions to rethink conventional health wisdom and adopt a more holistic approach to well-being, emphasizing the importance of natural movement, stress management, and nutrient-dense foods. In this episode, Dhru and Mark dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Why Mark has doubled down on supplementing with collagen (00:00:32 / 00:00:32) Why Mark deprioritized supplements in his life (10:50 / 8:08) Optimal protein (20:00 / 17:15) Dhru’s personal journey on prioritizing protein and building muscle (29:30 / 25:00) Mark’s view on what to eat and develop metabolic flexibility (42:40 / 37:10) Being flexible and not feeling deprived (45:50 / 41:20) Eating intuitively (51:20 / 46:45) Walking and optimal dose (54:30 / 49:00) Modern shoes and how they harm your feet (1:01:30 / 57:00) The power of stretching (1:10:45 / 1:06:15) Lessons from Blue Zones that we can translate into our lives (1:14:30 / 1:10:00) Being transparent about test results when offering advice (1:20:20 / 1:15:40) Creating a life of joy (1:33:20 / 1:28:50) Also mentioned in this episode: Mark’s Daily Apple Peluva Shoes Study on the impact of bed rest For more on Mark, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, or his website. To get 20% off your Birch Living mattress plus two free eco-rest pillows, head over to birchliving.com/dhru today. Right now, get 30% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com/dhru and use code DHRUP. Lumebox is offering my community $260 off their FDA-registered portable Red Light device! That's over 40% off! Go to thelumebox.com/dhru and get your Red Light device. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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