Sprinting The Right Way, Beware of Influencers Going Outside Their Lane; Are Chemicals (Not Calories) Making Us Fat?

Get ready for a wild one! I dive into this Q&A with interesting insights on a variety of topics: designing your own intuitive diet instead of outsourcing decisions to others; the benefits of the hex bar deadlift; how the chemicals in American food—more so than calories—could be driving the obesity epidemic; how to address the root cause of runner’s knee (hint: it’s not switching to minimalist shoes!); and why sprinting for just 10–20 seconds can deliver huge fitness breakthroughs. I also talk about how prominent influencers sometimes overstep their areas of expertise, and why we should perhaps look more to elite athletes and coaches than “the science”; my commitment to total honesty on the show while staying in my lane and preserving personal privacy; and how I balance the Doug McGuff “Big 5” strength workout with sprint training.   TIMESTAMPS: This is a Q and A show where Gung Fu asks about eating a tiny piece of potato with his steak. Brad says gather the information yourself and be cautious about outsourcing your decision-making to "experts" on the internet. [02:11] From Allen Drone Services, we get the question, "What goal are you trying to reach by deadlifting?" [05:55] "Are barefoot shoes good for runners knee?" asks JS. [08:29] It is shocking to discover the research from around the world of the rate of overuse injuries among regular runners. Half the regular runners are injured every single year. [11:42] Daniel writes about comparing the food supply in the US as compared to Europe. What is causing the obesity in the US? [14:42] Brad, how many six-second sprints should I do? And how much rest should I take between them? [19:08] Vince says he is a 52-year-old runner who is tired of getting injured.  What is Brad's view of his training regimen? [22:46]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com BradNutrition.com - 20% OFF Your First Order! B.rad Superdrink – Hydrates 28% Faster than Water—Creatine-Charged Hydration for Next-Level Power, Focus, and Recovery NEW: B.rad Real Rad Gummies - Creatine + Nootropics for Focus, Motivation, Performance, and Recovery! B.rad Whey Protein Superfuel - The Best Protein on The Planet! Brad’s Shopping Page BornToWalkBook.com B.rad Podcast – All Episodes Peluva Five-Toe Minimalist Shoes - Save 10% The Stimulated Mind Body By Science Super Human Troy Josh Kerr   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to [email protected]. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: B.rad Nutrition: Premium quality, all-natural supplements for peak performance, recovery, and longevity; including the world's highest quality whey protein! Get 20% OFF your first order! Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Use code BRADPODCAST for 15% off! Jaspr Air Scrubber: Ultra high-performance air purifier - blows other air filters away! Save $200 on your unit with code BRAD. Get Stride: Advanced DNA, methylation profile, microbiome & blood at-home testing. Hit your stride the right way, with cutting-edge technology and customized programming. Save 10% with the code BRAD. Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! #bradpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.