Pacific Crest Trail FKT: Nick Fowler's 56-mile-a-day self-supported record
The Steady State dives into Pacific Crest Trail FKT: Nick Fowler's 56-mile-a-day self-supported record.
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Show · 47 episodes · 2026
The Steady State
A show about eating well, sustainable fitness, long-term health habits, workout routines, nutrition, exercise science, and wellness — with an emphasis on consistency over quick fixes.
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Aug 31, 2026 · Ep. 46
fitness · health · physical wellness · hiking · outdoor activities
22:33
Nick Fowler's record-breaking 45-day PCT thru-hike fastest time
The Steady State dives into Nick Fowler's record-breaking 45-day PCT thru-hike fastest time.
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22:33
Aug 28, 2026 · Ep. 45
fitness · health · physical wellness · exercise
20:05
lymphatic walking for reducing bloating
The Steady State dives into lymphatic walking for reducing bloating.
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20:05
Aug 26, 2026 · Ep. 44
fitness · health · physical wellness · exercise · habit building · consistency · daily routines
26:32
Walking meetings as a daily fitness habit
The Steady State dives into Walking meetings as a daily fitness habit.
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26:32
Aug 24, 2026 · Ep. 43
fitness · health · physical wellness · hiking · outdoor activities
18:23
Best Hiking Shoes for Trail Beginners
The Steady State dives into Best Hiking Shoes for Trail Beginners.
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18:23
Aug 21, 2026 · Ep. 42
fitness · health · physical wellness
24:51
trail running for beginners building endurance
The Steady State dives into trail running for beginners building endurance.
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24:51
Aug 19, 2026 · Ep. 41
fitness · health · physical wellness · nutrition · wellness
23:29
evolutionary nutrition science
The Steady State dives into evolutionary nutrition science.
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23:29
Aug 17, 2026 · Ep. 40
fitness · health · physical wellness · hiking · outdoor activities · exercise
25:54
staying safe while hiking in extreme heat
The Steady State dives into staying safe while hiking in extreme heat.
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25:54
Aug 14, 2026 · Ep. 39
fitness · health · physical wellness · hiking · outdoor activities
24:34
Staying safe hiking during heatwaves
The Steady State dives into Staying safe hiking during heatwaves.
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24:34
Aug 12, 2026 · Ep. 38
fitness · health · physical wellness
24:05
Walking tips for burning more fat without increasing distance
The Steady State dives into Walking tips for burning more fat without increasing distance.
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24:05
Aug 10, 2026 · Ep. 37
fitness · health · physical wellness · exercise · hiking · outdoor activities
21:16
First thru-hike of the 3700-mile Great American Rail-Trail
The Steady State dives into First thru-hike of the 3700-mile Great American Rail-Trail.
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21:16
Aug 7, 2026 · Ep. 36
fitness · health · physical wellness · exercise
24:47
Plant-based diets and athletic performance
The Steady State dives into Plant-based diets and athletic performance.
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24:47
Aug 5, 2026 · Ep. 35
fitness · health · physical wellness · wellness · sleep health
25:24
Forest bathing boosts immune cells for over 30 days
The Steady State dives into Forest bathing boosts immune cells for over 30 days.
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25:24
Aug 3, 2026 · Ep. 34
fitness · health · physical wellness · exercise · wellness · savings · personal finance
23:36
Why Morning Walks Beat Evening Workouts for Sustainable Fitness
The Steady State dives into Why Morning Walks Beat Evening Workouts for Sustainable Fitness.
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23:36
Jul 31, 2026 · Ep. 33
fitness · health · physical wellness · wellness · nutrition
23:20
time-restricted eating and brain health in older adults -- new Rutgers research from NUTRITION 2026 shows cognitive benefits beyond weight loss
The Steady State dives into time-restricted eating and brain health in older adults -- new Rutgers research from NUTRITION 2026 shows cognitive benefits beyond weight loss.
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23:20
Jul 29, 2026 · Ep. 32
fitness · health · physical wellness · daily routines · habit building
27:05
The 30-30-30 rule: 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking followed by 30 minutes of movement
The Steady State dives into The 30-30-30 rule: 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking followed by 30 minutes of movement — is this viral morning routine actually backed by science?.
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27:05
Jul 27, 2026 · Ep. 31
fitness · health · physical wellness · wellness
23:08
how to preserve muscle mass while taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy - the science behind resistance training protein intake and sustainable movement during weight loss
The Steady State dives into how to preserve muscle mass while taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy - the science behind resistance training protein intake and sustainable movement during weight loss.
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23:08
Jul 24, 2026 · Ep. 30
fitness · health · physical wellness · wellness · exercise · sleep health
18:31
The Best and Worst Habits for Your Liver: How Diet, Exercise, and Lifestyle Choices Shape Liver Health in 2026
The Steady State dives into The Best and Worst Habits for Your Liver: How Diet, Exercise, and Lifestyle Choices Shape Liver Health in 2026.
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Jul 24, 2026 · Ep. 29
fitness · health · physical wellness · wellness · sleep health · exercise
21:09
How cultural activities like museums concerts and cinema can improve physical health in older adults
The Steady State dives into How cultural activities like museums concerts and cinema can improve physical health in older adults.
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21:09
Jul 20, 2026 · Ep. 28
fitness · health · physical wellness · sleep health
21:23
How even mild sleep loss can cause weight gain and reduce physical activity
The Steady State dives into How even mild sleep loss can cause weight gain and reduce physical activity — new research on the hidden metabolic cost of losing just over an hour of sleep each night.
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21:23
Jul 17, 2026 · Ep. 27
fitness · health · physical wellness · wellness · sleep health · exercise · daily routines
19:37
The shift toward simplified wellness routines in 2026: why Americans are ditching healthmaxxing for baseline habits like sleep, movement, and fiber
The Steady State dives into The shift toward simplified wellness routines in 2026: why Americans are ditching healthmaxxing for baseline habits like sleep, movement, and fiber — based on Talker Research survey data.
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Jul 15, 2026 · Ep. 26
fitness · health · physical wellness · exercise
20:58
How your chronotype shapes what you eat and why night owls pay a metabolic price
The Steady State dives into How your chronotype shapes what you eat and why night owls pay a metabolic price.
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20:58
Jul 14, 2026 · Ep. 25
fitness · health · physical wellness · habit building · consistency
23:02
The Fresh Start Effect: How Temporal Landmarks Like Mid-Year, Mondays, and Birthdays Boost Habit Formation
The Steady State dives into The Fresh Start Effect: How Temporal Landmarks Like Mid-Year, Mondays, and Birthdays Boost Habit Formation.
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23:02
Jul 13, 2026 · Ep. 24
fitness · health · physical wellness · wellness · exercise · daily routines · habit building
21:47
the power of non-exercise movement why NEAT and daily background activity matter more than you think for long-term health
The Steady State dives into the power of non-exercise movement why NEAT and daily background activity matter more than you think for long-term health.
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21:47
Jul 10, 2026 · Ep. 23
fitness · health · physical wellness · wellness · exercise · workouts · daily routines
22:25
How consistency matters more than volume: why steady exercise over decades beats sporadic bursts for long-term health
The Steady State dives into How consistency matters more than volume: why steady exercise over decades beats sporadic bursts for long-term health.
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22:25
Jul 8, 2026 · Ep. 22
fitness · health · physical wellness · wellness
22:05
The dangers of health maxxing - why optimizing everything can backfire and what sustainable consistency looks like instead
The Steady State dives into The dangers of health maxxing - why optimizing everything can backfire and what sustainable consistency looks like instead.
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22:05
Jul 6, 2026 · Ep. 21
fitness · health · physical wellness · wellness · exercise · workouts
24:40
The iterative mindset - why treating setbacks as data not failure is the secret to lasting fitness and health habits
The Steady State dives into The iterative mindset - why treating setbacks as data not failure is the secret to lasting fitness and health habits.
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24:40
Jul 3, 2026 · Ep. 20
fitness · health · physical wellness · wellness · exercise
21:39
how exercise releases irisin and rewires your metabolism for long-term health
The Steady State dives into how exercise releases irisin and rewires your metabolism for long-term health.
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21:39
Jul 1, 2026 · Ep. 19
fitness · health · physical wellness · wellness
20:52
Why walking backwards can be good for your health - the science of retro-walking
The Steady State dives into Why walking backwards can be good for your health - the science of retro-walking.
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20:52
Jun 29, 2026 · Ep. 18
fitness · health · physical wellness · workouts · daily routines · habit building · wellness
22:40
How a regular workout routine in midlife can make your brain functionally younger
The Steady State dives into How a regular workout routine in midlife can make your brain functionally younger.
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22:40
Jun 26, 2026 · Ep. 17
fitness · health · physical wellness · exercise
21:30
Exercise Snacks: Why Short Bursts of Movement May Be the Most Sustainable Fitness Trend of 2026
The Steady State dives into Exercise Snacks: Why Short Bursts of Movement May Be the Most Sustainable Fitness Trend of 2026.
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21:30
Jun 22, 2026 · Ep. 16
fitness · health · physical wellness · exercise · daily routines · habit building · consistency
23:43
Hybrid Training: Why Combining Strength and Cardio Is the Fitness Revolution Growing 600%
The Steady State dives into Hybrid Training: Why Combining Strength and Cardio Is the Fitness Revolution Growing 600%.
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23:43
Jun 13, 2026 · Ep. 15
fitness · health · physical wellness · exercise · sleep health · nutrition · workouts
22:59
The science of recovery: how sleep, nutrition, and cold exposure optimize fitness gains
The Steady State dives into The science of recovery: how sleep, nutrition, and cold exposure optimize fitness gains.
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22:59
Jun 10, 2026 · Ep. 14
fitness · health · physical wellness
22:17
Why Just 90 Minutes of Strength Training a Week Could Add Years to Your Life: The New Harvard Study on Resistance Training and Longevity
The Steady State dives into Why Just 90 Minutes of Strength Training a Week Could Add Years to Your Life: The New Harvard Study on Resistance Training and Longevity.
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22:17
Jun 8, 2026 · Ep. 13
fitness · health · physical wellness · wellness · exercise · sleep health · workouts
21:08
How Nature Boosts Your Physical Endurance: New Research Shows 7 Point 5 Percent Improvement
The Steady State dives into How Nature Boosts Your Physical Endurance: New Research Shows 7 Point 5 Percent Improvement.
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21:08
Jun 5, 2026 · Ep. 12
fitness · health · physical wellness · wellness · exercise · sleep health · nutrition
21:03
How Exercise Shapes Your Gut Microbiome
The Steady State dives into How Exercise Shapes Your Gut Microbiome — and Why It Matters for Your Health.
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21:03
Jun 3, 2026 · Ep. 11
fitness · health · physical wellness · wellness · exercise · sleep health · savings
20:35
The UK's Natural Health Service: When Doctors Prescribe Nature Instead of Pills
The Steady State dives into The UK's Natural Health Service: When Doctors Prescribe Nature Instead of Pills.
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20:35
Jun 2, 2026 · Ep. 10
fitness · health · physical wellness · wellness · exercise · hiking · outdoor activities
26:53
Why Consistency Beats Intensity in Fitness and Health
The Steady State dives into Why Consistency Beats Intensity in Fitness and Health.
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26:53
May 29, 2026 · Ep. 9
fitness · health · physical wellness · exercise · wellness · sleep health · workouts
21:43
The 6-6-6 Walking Challenge: TikTok's Viral Fitness Trend and What Science Says
The Steady State dives into The 6-6-6 Walking Challenge: TikTok's Viral Fitness Trend and What Science Says.
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21:43
May 27, 2026 · Ep. 8
fitness · health · physical wellness · wellness · exercise · sleep health · workouts
23:31
Trail Running's Cultural Expansion: Why More People Are Leaving the Road for the Trail
The Steady State dives into Trail Running's Cultural Expansion: Why More People Are Leaving the Road for the Trail.
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23:31
May 25, 2026 · Ep. 7
fitness · health · physical wellness · exercise · workouts · wellness · habit building
24:11
Rucking: The Weighted Walking Workout Taking Over Fitness in 2026
The Steady State dives into Rucking: The Weighted Walking Workout Taking Over Fitness in 2026.
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24:11
May 25, 2026 · Ep. 6
fitness · health · physical wellness · exercise · wellness · workouts · habit building
23:26
Japanese Interval Walking: The Science-Backed Fitness Trend Taking Over 2026
The Steady State dives into Japanese Interval Walking: The Science-Backed Fitness Trend Taking Over 2026.
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23:26
May 25, 2026 · Ep. 5
fitness · health · physical wellness · hiking · outdoor activities · exercise · sleep health
24:04
hiking injuries on the rise how to stay safe on the trail this summer
The Steady State dives into hiking injuries on the rise how to stay safe on the trail this summer.
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24:04
May 20, 2026 · Ep. 4
fitness · health · physical wellness · exercise · hiking · outdoor activities
23:50
Hiking Fitness: How to Train Your Body for the Trail
The Steady State dives into Hiking Fitness: How to Train Your Body for the Trail.
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23:50
May 18, 2026 · Ep. 3
fitness · health · physical wellness · sleep health · wellness · exercise · workouts
21:08
Recovery Science: Sleep, Cold Exposure, and Performance
The Steady State dives into Recovery Science: Sleep, Cold Exposure, and Performance.
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21:08
May 18, 2026 · Ep. 2
fitness · health · physical wellness · exercise · wellness · sleep health · hiking
20:53
ACSM 2026 resistance training guidelines and evidence-based fitness
The Steady State dives into ACSM 2026 resistance training guidelines and evidence-based fitness.
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20:53
May 12, 2026 · Ep. 1
fitness · health · physical wellness · wellness · exercise · sleep health · nutrition
21:58
2026 Health and Wellness Trends
The Steady State dives into 2026 Health and Wellness Trends.
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21:58