# 3459: The Compound Interest of Fitness by Rachel Trotta on Sustainable Fitness

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Podcast: [Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition](https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906)
Published: 2026-07-09T07:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 677

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