Evolution of Endurance
Daniel explains how humans evolved for long-distance running around 2 million years ago to become scavengers and hunters. While humans have adaptations for endurance activities, it's not necessary for everyone to run ultra marathons to reap the health benefits of physical activity.In this clip
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