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Epigenetics and Running: Running For Longetivity

Dec 09, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 50
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Episode description

Do you understand what epigenetics is? How does running affect epigenetics, and does our diet matter?

We discuss the basics of epigenetics and running and why it's important to understand that we are not stuck with bad genes and the choices we make every day make a difference. Specifically, we review:

  • What foods have the most positive epigenetic effects
  • How running changes epigenetics, why strength training is important

This episode provides some hope for runners over 40 (or at any age) and shares how we can alter our diet and exercise to stay healthy long term.

For more on running after 40, visit https://www.runningwithgrit.com.

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