BRAD KEARNS Optimize Your Health with Sprinting & Barefoot Shoes

BRAD KEARNS Optimize Your Health with Sprinting & Barefoot Shoes

Author: Tara Garrison December 26, 2025 Duration: 1:12:25

Brad Kearns is a New York Times bestselling author, former US national champion and #3 world-ranked professional triathlete, Guinness World Record professional speedgolfer, and elite masters track&field sprinter and high jumper.

His B.rad podcast is a top-10 ranked Apple Podcasts "Fitness" category. He is the co-author of Born To Walk book with Mark Sisson.

In this episode, Brad shares his shift from grueling endurance training to prioritizing short, explosive high-intensity workouts for superior benefits in fat loss, bone density, hormonal balance, and longevity. He also focuses on foot health, critiquing modern cushioned, elevated-heel shoes for weakening feet and promoting injuries.

 

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CHAPTERS:

 0:00 Intro

10:00 Benefits of sprinting and high-intensity explosive workouts

20:00 Importance of proper recovery and low-impact entry to sprinting 

30:00 Foot health and the advantages of barefoot/minimalist shoes

45:00 Overall shift to explosive, functional movements for longevity 

 

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Tara Garrison hosts Inside Out Health, a conversation that starts from the premise that lasting well-being isn't found in a quick fix, but through a more nuanced exploration of our own biology and mindset. This podcast moves beyond surface-level advice, weaving together perspectives from biohacking, intelligent nutrition, purposeful training, and genuine self-development. Each episode is a deep dive with specialists and practitioners, all aimed at untangling the complex connections between physical resilience and mental clarity. You'll hear practical, often unconventional strategies for tuning into your body's signals and building sustainable habits. The dialogue is grounded in the idea that the capacity for a healthier, more vibrant life is an internal discovery process. For anyone curious about moving past generic health trends to understand the personalized mechanics of their own potential, this series offers a thoughtful and investigative space. Tune in to Inside Out Health for a nuanced journey toward what the next level of human health can actually feel like, from the inside out.
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