Episode 291: Why Running is Making You Gain Weight and Other Fitness Revelations with Brad Kearns

from Sparking Wholeness · host Erin Kerry

Brad Kearns is Mark Sisson’s longtime writing partner, including their New York Times bestseller The Keto Reset Diet. A former U.S. national champion and #3 world-ranked professional triathlete, Brad also holds a Guinness World Record in professional Speedgolf. Today, he continues to compete as an elite masters athlete in sprinting and high jumping, currently ranked #1 in the USA for his age group. He hosts the top-10 Apple podcast The B.rad Podcast, where he shares performance, health, and lifestyle strategies for living a long, strong, and happy life. Key Topics: - How fitness culture has created confusion for people - Why running may not lead to weight loss - Why chronic cardio creates chronic carb consumption - How to integrate proper training - Brad’s journey of being an elite athlete to a wellness rebel - What humans are missing in modern life - What we can learn from kindergarten-aged children - How to flexibly adapt to gradual movement throughout the day. Listen to Brad’s podcast, The B.rad Podcast, wherever you find podcasts. Grab the book at borntowalkbook.com For barefoot shoes to correct your posture and gait patterns, head to peluva. Join Erin’s monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Preorder Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/

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