The Dan Buettner Podcast

Why the Man Who Discovered Blue Zones Rejects Gym Workouts

October 8, 2026·41 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

What if the secret to living past 100 isn't going to the gym, but how your daily life is built? On location in Bolotana, Sardinia, Dan Buettner sits down with demographer Dr. Gianni Pes—the man who coined the term "Blue Zone". Together, they break down 25 years of unassailable data, the power of family, and why natural movement beats workout culture every time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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