Dexa/Ben Greenfield

Published Feb 2, 2025

Is Walking Or Running Better For Fitness? The Answer May Surprise You!

Explore the surprising benefits of walking over running with Ben Greenfield and Mark Sisson, as they reveal how walking boosts metabolism and heart health, reduces injury risk, and supports efficient fat burning, challenging the traditional fitness norms around running.

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- How to properly train in Zone 2
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- Explain the benefits of Zone 2 cardio
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- Explain more about what zone 2 cardio is
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- What is Zone 2 cardio?
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- What are the benefits of morning walks?
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- How often and how much should I run?
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- Define Zone 2 cardio training and how much to do per week as discussed in the Huberman Lab Podcast episodes Fitness Toolkit: Protocol & Tools to Optimize Physical Health | Huberman Lab Podcast #94 and the clip Zone Two Cardio.
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- Does running require good form?
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- What is the purpose of getting the heart rate up for like 20 seconds three times per day, as Andy Galpin suggests (e.g., by running up stairs) in the episode Dr. Andy Galpin: How to Build Physical Endurance & Lose Fat | Huberman Lab Guest Series and the clip Quick Fitness Boosts?
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- How do I determine my Zone 2 for training?
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- Define Zone 2 cardio training and how much to do per week as discussed in the Huberman Lab Podcast episode "Science-Supported Tools to Accelerate Your Fitness Goals" and the clip "Optimal Fitness Program."
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- What is Zone 2 training?
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- What are the benefits of walking?
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- What is zone 2 cardio?
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- Does wearing a weight vest while walking boost your cardio endurance according to the episode Fitness Toolkit: Protocol & Tools to Optimize Physical Health | Huberman Lab Podcast #94 and the clip Weight Vest Benefits?
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