PLANTSTRONG Podcast

Ep. 374: Mark Sisson - Stop Chasing the Health Hacks. Want to Live Longer? Start with Your Feet.

October 8, 2026·1h 16m
Episode Description from the Publisher

Rip sits down with longtime friend, former triathlon coach and Primal Kitchen founder, Mark Sisson, for a wide-ranging conversation about biohacking, longevity, chronic cardio, walking and foot health.Rip and Mark go back more than three decades — and although their nutritional philosophies couldn't be much more different, Rip has always admired Mark's entrepreneurial spirit, curiosity and willingness to take risks.In this episode, Mark explains:- Why he calls biohacking “the day trading of health”- Why he believes the basics should come before gadgets and supplements- His problem with chronic cardio- Why he favors lots of easy movement plus occasional high-intensity work- How his own endurance career changed his thinking about exercise- Why he now walks at least 45 minutes most days- Why mobility matters so much for longevity- Why he believes foot health has been largely ignored- How Peluva grew out of his own search for better footwear- Why maintaining strength, balance and movement matters more and more as we age- What decades of entrepreneurship have taught him about taking risksTwo old-school triathletes. Two very different approaches to food. And plenty of common ground around one big idea: Keep moving for life.Learn More About our 2026 Live PLANTSTRONG Events: https://plantstrongevents.com/ Let Us Help Your PLANTSTRONG JourneyLearn More About Our Corporate Wellness Program: https://liveplantstrong.com/corporate-wellness/ COMPLEMENT: Use code PLANTSTRONG for 30% off at https://lovecomplement.com/pages/plantstrong-special-offer Follow PLANTSTRONG and Rip Esselstynhttps://plantstrong.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GoPlantstrong https://www.instagram.com/goplantstrong/https://www.instagram.com/ripesselstyn/ Follow the PLANTSTRONG Podcast and Give the Show a 5-star RatingApple PodcastsSpotifyEpisode WebpageWatch on YouTube

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