Harvard Professor: REVEALING the Truth About EXERCISE | Daniel Lieberman

Daniel Lieberman is a professor at Harvard University. He studies and teaches how and why the human body is the way it is, and how our evolutionary history affects health and disease. Dan is best known for his research on the evolution of running and other kinds of physical activities such as walking, but is also well known for his research on the evolution of the human head. Today we’re discussing his latest book, Exercised: Why Something We Never Evolved to Do is Healthy and Rewarding. Subscribe to The Jesse Chappus Show on YouTube:    / @jessechappus   (And be sure to hit the 🔔 to get notified when new videos are released!) In this episode, we discuss: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:17 - How humans evolved to be inactive 00:02:14 - Born To Run 00:06:58 - The real origin of running 00:12:04 - How many calories does it take to run a mile? 00:15:41 - Exercise is modern behaviour 00:18:32 - People need to understand their instinct to not exercise is normal 00:20:52 - Why people who are obese/sedentary have a hard time unlocking the reward system 00:22:52 - Aim for 150 minutes of exercise per week 00:24:50 - Strength training becomes increasingly important as you get older 00:26:07 - Is sitting the new smoking? 00:28:19 - Get up and move around every 15 minutes 00:31:06 - Walking is the most fundamental form of exercise 00:32:50 - How effective is walking for weight loss? 00:36:52 - Where does 10,000 steps a day come from? 00:39:59 - A standing desk is not exercise 00:41:34 - The big debate... ultimate health 00:46:09 - Improve your endurance with high-intensity interval training (HIIT) 00:48:04 - Humans racing horses?!? 00:51:10 - We’re good at sweating 00:52:27 - Heel strike vs. forefoot strike… what is the best running form? 00:55:44 - The physics of barefoot running 01:00:12 - The skill of running 01:01:35 - The modern running shoe encourages people to heel strike 01:03:25 - Dispelling the myth that running causes knee arthritis 01:07:24 - Dan’s thoughts on overexercising 01:10:27 - The top 2 reasons why people don’t exercise 01:12:48 - The benefits of exercise with friends 01:14:54 - You have to make a choice to exercise Show notes: https://jessechappus.com/428 Listen & subscribe to The Jesse Chappus Show ✩ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id... ✩ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A1vpgP... Connect with The Jesse Chappus Show ✩ Website: https://jessechappus.com ✩ Instagram:   / jessechappusshow   #daniellieberman #jessechappus #exercise About the Podcast Jesse Chappus has in-depth conversations with health and wellness leaders from around the world. Topics include lifestyle, nutrition, fitness, self-help, sleep, meditation, spirituality and so much more. Tune in weekly to take your health to the next level! Disclaimer The opinions expressed in this video are those of the guest and are presented for informational purposes only. This content is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding any health-related decisions.