August 8, 2025
Episode 474: Zarina Del Mar: Why Walking is the Best Exercise You're Ignoring
Habits and HustleAbout this episode
What if the best exercise on the planet costs nothing and requires no equipment? Movement expert Zarina Del Mar returns to the Habits and Hustle podcast to cut through the fitness industry noise and reveal why simple walking trumps expensive supplements, complex workout programs, and trendy wellness hacks. We explore why the fitness industry's "all or nothing" mentality is failing us, despite being surrounded by more wellness content than ever while becoming unhealthier as a society. We also dive into why your body knows better than social media influencer and how to break free from the cycle of extreme dieting and over-supplementation. Zarina Del Mar is a fitness personality who transitioned from practicing law to teaching body awareness and sustainable movement practices to women worldwide. What we discuss: Why Walking is the Ultimate Gateway Drug to Fitness The Myth of Calories In, Calories Out for Real People Why We're Unhealthier Despite More Wellness Content Than Ever How to Ignore Fitness Industry Research and Trust Your Body The All-or-Nothing Culture That's Sabotaging Your Health Why Social Media Supplement Advice is Dangerous Intuitive Movement vs. Following Expert Rules How to Handle Fitness Naysayers and Lost Causes Thank you to our sponsor: Momentous: Shop this link and use code Jen for 20% off Therasage: Head over to therasage.com and use code Be Bold for 15% off TruNiagen: Head over to truniagen.com and use code HUSTLE20 to get $20 off any purchase over $100. Magic Mind: Head over to www . magicmind.com /jen and use code Jen at checkout. 99designs by Vista: 99designs.com/jen20 – click "Claim my discount" to get $20 off your first design contest. Find more from Zarina Del Mar: Website: https://www.whateva.club/ Instagram: @zarina_del_mar_world Find more from Jen: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books Speaking : https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagements