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In this episode, hosts Paul Warloski, Dr. Paul Laursen, and Marjaana Rakai welcome Dr. Phil Maffetone—renowned clinician and pioneer of holistic endurance training. They explore the dangers of being “fit but unhealthy,” chronic overtraining, and the societal pressure to do more. Marjaana shares her personal crash and comeback story, illustrating how a high-performance mindset without balance led to physical and emotional burnout. Dr. Maffetone introduces the MAF Method, emphasizing low-intensity aerobic training, recovery, nutrition, and biofeedback tools to reclaim health and elevate performance. It's a call to rethink endurance culture, starting from the brain down.Key Takeaways:Fitness can come at the expense of health if training is unbalanced.The “no pain, no gain” mindset is deeply ingrained—but often harmful.Many endurance athletes are unknowingly overtrained and overstressed.Recovery, nutrition, and nervous system balance are essential components of athletic progress.The MAF (Maximum Aerobic Function) method helps athletes build a strong aerobic base for long-term performance.Tools like heart rate monitoring and heart rate variability can give essential feedback.Social pressure and misinformation from media and food industries contribute to poor health choices.Small, consistent changes—especially in food and pace—can yield major long-term benefits.How HIIT Helps and Hurts - Dr. Phil MaffetonePaul Warloski - Endurance, Strength Training, YogaMarjaana Rakai - Tired Mom Runs - Where fitness meets motherhood.

In this episode we talk heart rate training with Dr. Phil Maffetone who is the creator of the MAF Method (180 minus your age) and an internationally recognized researcher in endurance science. Dr. Phil Maffetone has worked with endurance athletes for more than thirty-five years. He is the author of eighteen books on health and fitness. He is perhaps best known for the Maffetone Method of heart rate training. Some of his clients have included running guru Dr. George Sheehan, famed New Zealand coach Arthur Lydiard, marathon great Grete Waitz, and six-time Hawaii Ironman world champion Mark Allen. Outside the sports arena, Dr. Maffetone has coached a variety of people in the entertainment field, including musicians James Taylor and Johnny Cash, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, and producer Rick Rubin. [powerpress] [box] Links Mentioned in This Episode COROS Watches will help you train according to heart rate. Use code MTA and get an additional free watch band with your purchase! Just pick the band you want, add it to your cart, and use code MTA. Joint Health Plus by Previnex -prevention is the best medicine and you need to protect your joint cartilage from breakdown. Use code MTA for 15% off your first order! IQMIX -a zero-sugar drink mix from IQBAR that hydrates, boosts your mood and promotes mental clarity. Text MTA to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Dr. Maffetone's two websites: https://philmaffetone.com https://maffetonemusic.com/home [/box]

What's the one thing most runners get wrong about “easy training”?Is your “easy run” truly setting the stage for your success—or quietly sabotaging your training? In this episode, we uncover how to correctly define easy training, why heart rate zones need to be personalized, and how to avoid the pitfalls of the gray zone. You'll learn practical tests to determine your effort levels and discover why even the pros treat “easy” differently. Whether you're a beginner or experienced runner, these insights will help you train smarter and perform better.Timestamps[00:00] Are your easy runs setting you up for success or sabotaging your progress?[01:15] What makes a run truly "easy"? Mental arithmetic and breathing tests explained.[02:41] Using the breathing countdown test to check heart rate accuracy.[04:09] Can a run ever be "too easy"? Understanding objectives and recovery.[07:57] Why Maffetone's principles work differently for advanced and beginner runners.[09:43] The gap between easy and race paces for elites versus everyday runners.[10:01] Resting heart rates and the importance of heart rate reserve in training.[12:20] Debunking myths about maximum and Maffetone heart rates.[13:18] Customizing heart rate zones for higher resting and maximum heart rates.[15:00] How base training builds longevity and aerobic fitness.Key TakeawaysUnderstand what "easy" really means: Learn why your easy runs should feel effortless and how the nasal breathing or chatting tests can help define them.Heart rate zones are personal: Discover how factors like your fitness level and resting heart rate impact the effectiveness of heart rate training.Balance is the key to progress: Understand how alternating between truly easy runs and challenging efforts prevents overtraining and maximizes results.Links & Learnings

Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. Daniel Edwards is a 51 year old recreational runner who has achieved massive running improvements through low heart rate training and consistent habits. Daniel shares his lessons learned, tips on balancing life and running, and strategies for staying healthy, strong, and motivated as an athlete.   Daniel is a member of our Personal Best Running Coaching Program. Learn more at https://www.pbprogram.com/     Watch this full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/n-Sr9whnctc      CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Transformation through low heart rate training 1:00 - Introduction to Daniel Edwards 1:32 - LMNT sponsor 2:49 - Advice for his younger self 5:22 - Changes in running and training habits 8:15 - Nutrition: tracking, dietitian support, and meal planning 12:12 - Marathon fueling strategies and race experience 14:01 - Progression in races 19:51 - Overcoming pre-race doubts and building training consistency 24:40 - Advice for runners on consistency and strength training 26:51 - First experience with low heart rate training 30:44 - Finding the right heart rate zones for training 39:28 - Balancing training, work, and family 46:22 - Staying motivated during tough seasons 51:37 - Managing diabetes as a runner 55:30 - Becoming a stronger, healthier, and happier athlete     FIND DANIEL EDWARDS HERE: ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/109297583 ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080488824062      LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED ► Download the Free Low Heart Rate Training Guide: https://extramilest.com/subscribe/ ► Low Heart Rate Training Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taO8kKsx448 ► MAF Low HR Success with Maria: https://youtu.be/i5TmvBfJp-Y?si=7ZhSWR8c6XrqlEdj ► Yuka App: https://yuka.io/en/ ► Heart rate monitor watch: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/ ► Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://visit.pfandh.com/FLO15  ► Path Projects: https://pathprojects.com/flo      YOU CAN FIND ME, COACH FLORIS GIERMAN HERE:  ► Our Personal Best Coaching Program that Daniel is part of: https://www.pbprogram.com/  ► Free Weekly Running Newsletter: https://extramilest.com/subscribe ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/florisgierman ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785  ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman  ► Website: https://extramilest.com/  ► Website: https://pathprojects.com/flo ► Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast/      Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.” Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items in Amazon or on any search engine/shopping site of your choice and buy/research them that way.     ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW: A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches and health experts on the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete.     More info about our Personal Best Running Coaching Program can be found at https://www.pbprogram.com.    SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT

Heidi Moreno, a newby endurance runner and talented illustrator, shares her transformation from beginner to finishing half marathons, and her first marathon and 50K. Through low heart rate training, journaling, and community support, she discovered not just faster times and longer distances, but deeper personal growth and renewed creativity along the way.   Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos: http://bit.ly/Flo-YT    If you'd like to learn more about the Personal Best Running coaching program, check https://www.PBprogram.com/    Watch this full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f5DBINpRv78      CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Zone 2 Breakthrough 0:44 - Heidi's running journey 2:46 - How Heidi started running 8:33 - Discovering low heart rate training 19:57 - How Heidi journals to improve her running 24:34 - Overcoming tough spots with mantras and mental strength 30:00 - Heidi's advice for beginners and support networks 36:16 - How Heidi fuels for her runs 39:53 - How Heidi overcame frustrations with low heart rate training 44:59 - Mental aspects of low heart rate training 48:09 - Advice for athletes starting out low heart rate training 51:05 - How running helps Heidi in her personal and work life 54:30 - Where to find Heidi 55:10 - Preparing for the LA marathon and future goals 55:58 - How to become a stronger, healthier, and happier athlete?     FIND HEDI MORENO HERE: ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidiroo_art/  ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/120156418  ► Website: https://heidiroo.com/      LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED ► Book - Working From Home with a Cat by Heidi Moreno: https://amzn.to/4iPMwn5  ► Book - Luna Oscura by Heidi Moreno: https://amzn.to/3P6qpLw  ► Download the Free Low Heart Rate Training Guide: https://extramilest.com/subscribe/  ► Low Heart Rate Training video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taO8kKsx448  ► Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://visit.pfandh.com/FLO15  ► Path Projects: https://pathprojects.com/flo      YOU CAN FIND ME, COACH FLORIS GIERMAN HERE:  ► Our Personal Best Coaching Program that Heidi is part of: https://www.pbprogram.com/  ► Free Weekly Running Newsletter: https://extramilest.com/subscribe ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/florisgierman ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785  ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman  ► Website: https://extramilest.com/  ► Website: https://pathprojects.com/flo ► Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast/      Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.” Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items in Amazon or on any search engine/shopping site of your choice and buy/research them that way.     ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW: A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches and health experts on the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete.     More info about our Personal Best Running Coaching Program can be found at https://www.pbprogram.com.    SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT

Welcome to The RUNEGADE Podcast: each episode we explore the human connection with running, through conversation, big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark Prociw and Todd Marentette. You can watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RUNEGADE on YouTube On episode 22: Dr. Phil Maffetone becomes a RUNEGADE Dr. Phil Maffetone is a respected pioneer in the field of complementary medicine. Internationally recognized researcher, educator, clinician and author in the field of nutrition, exercise, sport medicine and biofeedback. He's also a songwriter, musician and comedian - he's a shining example of well roundedness. Dr. Maffetone is known for creating the Maffetone Method (MAF), which emphasizes low-intensity aerobic training, fat adaptation, and personalized nutrition. MAF is based on Dr. Phil's clinical research that yielded the optimal heart rate for one to train at or below. Come and learn about the MAF Formula = 180 - Age + (Adjustments) and how this yields the optimal heart rate to train at or below for healthy, steady progress over the long term. Author of over 20 books, including The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing, Dr. Maffetone has helped athletes, from beginners to world champions, optimize performance while preventing injuries and overtraining. The conversation explores the intersection of running, brain health, and music, emphasizing the importance of a healthy mind for optimal performance. Dr. Maffetone discusses his approach to training, the impact of stress, and the role of music in enhancing brain function. We thank Dr. Maffetone for becoming a RUNEGADE and you can find more here: MAF Website Phil Maffetone Music Phil on X We also thank Dr. Maffetone for the song "How to Break this Heart" from his latest album Beware Mediocrity - streaming everywhere. In a world of runners, be a RUNEGADE. Connect with Mark and Todd: Email: runegadepodcast@gmail.com ​Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@altramarathonman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ​Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@runclemark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ​X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@RUNEGADEpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ​Facebook Community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheRUNEGADEPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ​YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheRUNEGDADEPodcastTM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ​Todd on Strava: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.strava.com/athletes/24075567⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ​Mark on Strava: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.strava.com/athletes/32395525⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We know that finding performance based running apparel and gear, that performs and looks great, can be an exhausting endeavour. And one that can easily overwhelm your closet and your wallet. We'd like to share with you, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATH projects⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PATH makes performance-based running gear, that looks and feels great, that's functional and durable. It simply outperforms expectations. For a limited time, PATH is offering The RUNEGADE Podcast listeners 10% of their order with the code TRP10 - we thank PATH projects for being a friend of the podcast. The RUNEGADE is happy to be an official for the ⁠Windsor Waterfront Half Marathon and 5km - Saturday, September 14 2025⁠. Big City Racing comes back to Windsor, Ontario - the fastest, flattest and most spectator friendly race you'll find, the perfect fall tune-up race use the code WWHMTM8 for $20 off your race

Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. William Bart, a passionate recreational runner, Boston Marathon qualifier, and advocate for mindful training, shares his transformation from frequent injuries to embracing low heart rate running, and finding joy in consistency and intentional living. In this conversation, we discuss: Lessons learned from MAF low heart rate training. Mistakes William made in training and racing. Advice to non-elite athletes looking to improve.    If you'd like to learn more about the Personal Best Running coaching program, check https://www.PBprogram.com/    Watch this full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SrI6GmzAAy4      CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 0:38 - Free PDF Low HR Training Guide  2:32 - LMNT Sponsor 3:45 - William's Running Journey and Lessons from Arthur Lydiard 12:08 - Balancing Base Building, Speed Work, and Avoiding Burnout 20:07 - William's Advice for His Younger Years 22:47 - Intuitive Training and Learning to Adjust Based on Body Feedback 30:31 - Transitioning to Low Heart Rate Training 37:15 - Chicago Marathon: Challenges, Learnings, and Fueling Strategy 41:09 - Pacing and Nutrition Plan 48:06 - Root Causes of Injuries and Incorporating Strength Training 52:35 - Daily Routines for Injury Prevention and Performance 57:14 - Speed Work: Balancing Intervals, Tempo Runs, and Injury Prevention 58:53 - Tips for Stronger, Healthier, and Happier Running   LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED ► Download the Free PDF Low Heart Rate Training Guide: https://extramilest.com/subscribe/ ► Precision Fuel Gels 15% Off Code FLO15: https://visit.pfandh.com/FLO15  ► Andy Wheatcroft's advice: https://youtu.be/IIGKMA3b8dc?si=p69Nrvu7OWIZiXqg  ► Low Heart Rate Training Guide: https://youtu.be/taO8kKsx448?si=yEqeXp4XkvqvSSbl    FIND WILLIAM BARTH HERE: ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/47813247    YOU CAN FIND ME, COACH FLORIS GIERMAN HERE:  ► Our Personal Best Coaching Program that William is part of: https://www.pbprogram.com/  ► Free Weekly Running Newsletter: https://extramilest.com/subscribe ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/florisgierman ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785  ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman  ► Website: https://extramilest.com/  ► Website: https://pathprojects.com/flo ► Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast/    Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.” Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items in Amazon or on any search engine/shopping site of your choice and buy/research them that way.   ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW: A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches and health experts on the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete.   More info about our Personal Best Running Coaching Program can be found at https://www.pbprogram.com.    SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT

I höstas vann Gustaf Black River Run 100 miles på ett nytt makalöst banrekord (14:05:56). Den här prestationen placerar Gustaf i sverigeeliten inom ultralöpning. Under flera år tränade han enligt Maffetone-metoden, sprang i sandaler och fokuserade på att äta lågkolhydratskost, även på tävling. Gustaf är ett bevis på att MAF verkligen fungerar, men för att kapa tiden ytterligare i år så har han även bytt ut sandalerna, börjat äta socker och skaffat sig support på tävling! 2020 intervjuade vi Gustaf Sjösvärd i podden om MAF-metoden och om att springa i sandaler. Det avsnittet är ett av våra allra mest lyssnade och det visar lite på hur stort intresset är för att lära sig mer om att springa i lågpuls och vilken utveckling det kan ge. Lyssna på det tidigare avsnittet: 169 - Fördjupning i MAF och hälsosam utveckling med Gustaf Sjösvärd Det här avsnittet handlarom hur Gustaf tränar nu, men också om hur han tänker kring livet i stort – vad som är viktigt och hur man som vanlig motionär kanske borde fokusera mer på hur löpningen får en att må än att ständigt försöka utvecklas. Följ Gustaf på Instagram @trindeman

In this episode, Coach Debbie Potts dives into a multi-faceted approach to improving metabolism and boosting fat-burning capacity. By exploring a combination of metabolic testing, personalized nutrition, exercise strategies, stress management, sleep optimization, and lifestyle habits like cold/heat exposure and light therapy, you can transform your energy use and performance. Coach Debbie shares insights from Bob Seebohar's Metabolic Efficiency Training (MET) protocols, covering how to personalize fueling, training, and lifestyle strategies for optimal fat utilization, endurance, and metabolic health. Key Topics: PNOE Metabolic Testing: Discover how PNOE testing analyzes your body's oxygen use and fat-burning efficiency, guiding you in creating a customized plan for improved fat oxidation and metabolic function. Nutritional Therapy for Metabolic Efficiency: Macronutrient Balance: Working with a nutritional therapist to balance proteins, fats, and carbs can encourage efficient fuel use, fat adaptation, and stable energy. Nutrient Timing: Learn the best times to consume carbs and fats based on activity level to optimize recovery and metabolic health. Supplements: Explore metabolism-supportive supplements like magnesium, omega-3s, and NAD+ precursors. Exercise Strategies: Aerobic Training: Understand how steady-state cardio in the “fat-burning zone” can maximize fat utilization. HIIT & Strength Training: Boost your metabolic rate and build lean muscle with HIIT and resistance training. Sleep Optimization: The importance of sleep quality for hormone balance, metabolism, and hunger regulation. Tips include maintaining a consistent schedule, reducing screen time, and creating an ideal sleep environment. Stress Management: Techniques like mindfulness, breathwork, and prioritizing recovery days can help control cortisol levels, reducing abdominal fat storage. Lifestyle Therapies: Cold & Heat Exposure: Enhance fat-burning and metabolism through cold exposure (e.g., ice baths) and sauna sessions to activate brown fat and boost heat shock proteins. Red Light Therapy & NAD+: Support cellular energy and inflammation reduction with near-infrared/red light and NAD+ therapy. Hormonal & Mitochondrial Health: Nutrients like CoQ10, alpha-lipoic acid, and NAD+ precursors can improve mitochondrial function, essential for energy and metabolic efficiency. Implementing Metabolic Efficiency Training (MET): Initial MEP Test: Determine the “fat-burning zone” intensity level for personalized training. Fueling & Training Adjustments: Using MET data, optimize carb and fat intake around different intensities and improve fat adaptation over time. Lifestyle Protocols: Manage stress and recovery to support metabolic health and long-term energy balance. Ask about our Seminar Opportunity: Join Coach Debbie Potts for a seminar on enhancing metabolic efficiency through tailored fueling, training, and lifestyle strategies. Learn how to create an individualized plan that leverages fat as a primary fuel source, maximizing endurance, resilience, and health. Read the blog post to learn more and send in questions:  https://debbiepotts.net/how-to-burn-more-fat/

Phil Maffetone is a fitness expert known for his holistic approach to endurance training. He created the "Maffetone Method," which centers on developing aerobic fitness by exercising at lower heart rates. This method prioritizes long-term health and aims to prevent injuries by balancing exercise, nutrition (emphasizing a low-carb, high-fat diet), and lifestyle habits. Maffetone suggests using heart rate monitoring (calculated as 180 minus your age) to ensure workouts remain in the aerobic zone, allowing athletes to boost efficiency while avoiding overtraining or burnout. Many endurance athletes have adopted this approach.If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy listening to my conversation with Mark Allen:  ⚡️Would you like me to coach you? ⚡️https://www.relaxedrunning.com/personalrunningcoach

Do you want to be a better mountain bike rider? Well, coach Ben Plenge from The Strength Factory is here to help you in just six simple steps. Ben lays out the fundamentals needed to put together a winter of progression, that will lead to you being a better, faster, safer rider in 2025. Ben takes us through planning, building a foundation, looking after ourselves, adding intensity, upgrading our skills and getting specific, to ensure that we're always improving. As ever, there is lots of great information in this episode from Ben. So, it's time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Coach Ben Plenge. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. If you'd like a handy document that covers all that we've talked about in the episode, then Ben has a free pdf available here. If you want even more and are keen to get on a Strength Factory programme, then there are some offers available until 31st October 2024. Discount code is DTIMEPOD Valid until 31st October 2024. Get the first month of The Complete MTB Programme for only $10 and you get a 1 week free trial. Works out at only $2 per week for the first 5 weeks! Get 50% off of lifetime access to The Over 40s MTB Programme. All covered by a 100% money back guarantee. You can follow Ben on Instagram @strengthfactory_coach. Check out his free resources on YouTube here and the video we mention in the episode is here. You can also find information on the Maffetone formula which we mention here. Podcast Stuff Join the Team? We are looking for someone to help us part-time with video, YouTube and social media related bits and pieces. If you're a passionate mountain biker, love podcasts and enjoy the challenge of working with video, YouTube and social media platforms, then get in touch before 18th October 2024 and tell us a bit about yourself. Emails to chris@downtimepodcast.com please, we look forward to hearing from you. Patreon I would love it if you were able to support the podcast via a regular Patreon donation. Donations start from as little as £3 per month. That's less than £1 per episode and less than the price of a take away coffee. Every little counts and these donations will really help me keep the podcast going and hopefully take it to the next level. To help out, head here. Merch If you want to support the podcast and represent, then my webstore is the place to head. All products are 100% organic, shipped without plastics, and made with a supply chain that's using renewable energy. We now also have local manufacture for most products in the US as well as the UK. So check it out now over at downtimepodcast.com/shop. Newsletter If you want a bit more Downtime in your life, then you can join my newsletter where I'll provide you with a bit of behind the scenes info on the podcast, interesting bits and pieces from around the mountain bike world, some mini-reviews of products that I've been using and like, partner offers and more. You can do that over at downtimepodcast.com/newsletter. Follow Us Give us a follow on Instagram @downtimepodcast or Facebook @downtimepodcast to keep up to date and chat in the comments. For everything video, including riding videos, bike checks and more, subscribe over at youtube.com/downtimemountainbikepodcast. Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, then don't forget to follow it. Episodes will get delivered to your device as soon as it's available and it's totally free. You'll find all the links you need at downtimepodcast.com/follow. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google and most of the podcast apps out there. Our back catalogue of amazing episodes is available at downtimepodcast.com/episodes Photo - Dave Price

In Episode 286 of the Airey Bros Radio, we sit down with the legendary Dr. Phil Maffetone, a world-renowned expert in holistic health and fitness. Dr. Maffetone is best known for his groundbreaking work in endurance sports and the development of the MAF (Maximum Aerobic Function) method, which has revolutionized the way athletes train by focusing on aerobic efficiency. In this episode, we dive deep into the science behind training slow to get fast, the importance of stress management, and how nutrition plays a crucial role in performance. Whether you're an ultramarathoner, a CrossFit enthusiast, or someone looking to optimize your health, this episode is packed with actionable insights.Show Notes:0:00 - Introduction: A brief background on the Airey Bros and their journey into ultramarathons and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.1:06 - Welcoming Dr. Phil Maffetone: Introduction to Dr. Maffetone's extensive background in biology, kinesiology, and his influence on elite athletes.5:01 - The Importance of the Aerobic System: Discussion on how developing the aerobic system can lead to faster race times and better overall health.11:05 - Training Slow to Get Fast: Dr. Maffetone explains the science behind the MAF method and the benefits of training at a lower heart rate.16:07 - Managing Stress for Optimal Performance: Tips and strategies from Dr. Maffetone on reducing stress in everyday life to improve athletic performance.28:05 - Dr. Maffetone's Music Journey: Insights into Dr. Maffetone's passion for music and how it intersects with his work in health and fitness.46:52 - Implementing the MAF Method for Youth Athletes: How to incorporate aerobic training into high school sports programs.57:03 - Success Stories: Anecdotes from athletes who have thrived using the MAF method, including impressive improvements in race times.1:14:22 - Final Thoughts and Future Insights: Dr. Maffetone discusses his ongoing research and what's next in the world of holistic health and endurance training.

During his two decades in private practice and beyond, Dr. Maffetone has been a respected pioneer in the field of complementary medicine, bringing the latest advances to health-care professionals around the world. He is an internationally recognized researcher, educator, clinician and author in the field of nutrition, exercise and sports medicine, and biofeedback. Dr. Maffetone has worked with endurance athletes of all types, professional baseball and football players, adventurers, NASCAR drivers, and Olympic medalists in a variety of sports. Outside the sports arena, Dr. Maffetone has coached a variety of people in the entertainment field, including musicians James Taylor and Johnny Cash, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, and producer Rick Rubin, and has also provided a system of success for some of the world's top business executives as well as the United States military. Dr. Maffetone's research has been reported in newspapers, magazines and other media around the world, including Huffington Post, The Today Show, Men's Health, CNN, Readers Digest and The Atlantic magazine.   Links: https://maffetonemusic.com https://philmaffetone.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090515596922 Twitter/X: https://x.com/DrPhilMaffetone

Mark Allen, known as "The Grip," is a legendary American triathlete who reigned supreme in the sport during the late 1980s and 1990s. Renowned for his six consecutive Ironman World Championship titles from 1989 to 1995, Allen showcased extraordinary endurance, mental fortitude, and skill across swimming, biking, and running. His 1989 victory, famously dubbed the "Iron War," saw him narrowly defeat his rival Dave Scott in an epic, grueling battle. In addition to his Ironman triumphs, Allen excelled in Olympic-distance triathlons, amassing numerous victories and solidifying his status as one of the sport's all-time greats. His remarkable achievements have earned him places in both the Ironman Hall of Fame and the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame.⚡️Personal Running Coaching ⚡️https://www.relaxedrunning.com/personalrunningcoach

Phil Maffetone is a renowned health and fitness expert, coach, and author, widely recognized for his holistic approach to endurance training and lifestyle management. With a career spanning several decades, he has worked with a diverse array of athletes, including top triathletes and endurance runners, helping them optimize performance through balanced training, nutrition, and stress management. Maffetone is particularly known for the MAF (Maximum Aerobic Function) method, which emphasizes low-intensity training to build aerobic capacity. Beyond physical fitness, Maffetone has delved into the realms of creativity and brain health, advocating for a lifestyle that supports cognitive function and emotional well-being. His work in this area highlights the importance of diet, exercise, and stress reduction in maintaining brain health and enhancing creative capabilities, thereby fostering a more balanced and fulfilling life.EPISODE OUTLINE:00:00 Introduction02:11 Discovering the Therapeutic Power of Comedy06:30 Navigating Political Correctness in Comedy09:10 The Comedy Scene in Different Locations12:57 Phil's Stand-up Comedy Journey20:22 The Diversity of the Comedy Scene25:19 The Role of the Audience in Comedy41:54 The Intersection of Health Care and Intellectualism43:59 Observing and Reading the Audience50:18 Being True to Oneself in Creative Endeavors54:50 Celebrating Life and Finding Humor in Everything01:09:06 The Unexpected Moments of Creativity01:18:01 Avoiding Mediocrity and Embracing UniquenessTRANSCRIPT:https://share.transistor.fm/s/afd01c65/transcript.txtEPISODE LINKS:Phil's Website: https://maffetonemusic.com/PODCAST INFO:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdpxjDVYNfJuth9Oo4z2iGQApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/pop-culture/id1584438354Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2gWvUUYFwFvzHUnMdlmTaIRSS: https://feeds.transistor.fm/popcultureSOCIALS:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tysonpopplestone/- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tysonpopplestone9467

Si je vous disais qu'il existe une méthode scientifique pour devenir Champion.ne du Monde de Votre Monde et un.e Vieillard.e galopant.e ? Une méthode qui vous permette de courir, courir plus longtemps, ne pas vous blesser, progresser, perdre du gras; être en forme et bien vieillir. Cela ressemble à une méthode miracle ? En fait c'est ce que promet la méthode Maffetone.La méthode Maffetone est issue des recherches du médecin et entraîneur Phil Maffetone. Il a travaillé avec des athlètes professionnels dans une grande variété de sports, y compris des coureurs et des triathlètes. Il a entraîné Mark Allen, six fois champion du triathlon Ironman d'Hawaï.Le principe de la méthode est de courir en zone aérobie selon une fréquence cardiaque calculée en fonction de votre âge et votre état de forme. Pour lui des entraînements aérobie faciles peuvent augmenter la combustion des graisses, améliorer la fonction immunitaire, réduire le stress systémique et apporter d'autres avantages.Alors comment fonctionne cette méthode ? A quelle allure devez-vous courir ? Et en quoi cette méthode diffère-t-elle de l'entraînement polarisé ou de l'entraînement en Zone 2 ? Je vous explique tout dans cet épisode.Vous découvrirez qu'elle peut être utilisée en trail. Et que des champions comme Paula Radcliffe ou Eliud Kipchoge l'ont beaucoup utilisée aussi.Mon compte Instagram @BertrandSoulier : https://instagram.com/bertrandsoulierMes programmes : https://champions.soulier.xyz/ Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Dr. Phil Maffetone's credo is that “everyone is an athlete.” As a health and fitness trendsetter he has perhaps had more positive impact on a wider variety of people than anyone in modern history. From professional and Olympic athletes in virtually every sport, to average people from all walks of life, his system for achieving optimum human performance by tapping into the human body's fat-burning system has helped millions of people achieve their goals in sports, business and life. During his two decades in private practice and beyond, Dr. Maffetone has been a respected pioneer in the field of complementary medicine, bringing the latest advances to health-care professionals around the world. He is an internationally recognized researcher, educator, clinician and author in the field of nutrition, exercise and sports medicine, and biofeedback. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Dr. Phil Maffetone about running faster by running slower. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - Why it's vital for training services to be personalized to the person they serve. - How people can take seconds off of their running time by conserving glycogen. - Why the body's metabolism changes to adapt to energy needs when intensity increases. - How people can get injured because of chronic inflammation due to increased body fat. - What the 180 Formula is and how people can use it to their benefit. Connect with Dr. Maffetone: Guest Contact InfoTwitter @MAF_Method Instagram @maf_method Facebook facebook.com/MAFMethod Links Mentioned:philmaffetone.com Connect with Steven: Websitexeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes  

Dr. Phil Maffetone is a renowned endurance coach, author, and alternative medicine practitioner, known for his pioneering work in the field of aerobic training and holistic health. He is famous for developing the Maffetone Method, which emphasizes the importance of building a strong aerobic base through low-intensity, heart-rate-based training. Maffetone's approach focuses on optimizing health, performance, and longevity by integrating principles of nutrition, stress management, and overall well-being into athletic training programs. His methods have been adopted by athletes across various disciplines and have had a significant impact on the world of endurance sports.EPISODE OUTLINE:00:00 The Rise of Low Heart Rate Running03:00 The Relationship Between Health and Fitness08:59 The Impact of Nutrition on Health and Performance15:46 The Fear of Transitioning to Fat as Fuel22:46 The Transition to a Fat-Fueled Diet29:44 The Benefits of Slow Running and Aerobic Training36:04 The Long-Term Effects of Base Training47:26 Overcoming the Fear of Running Slow54:24 The Importance of Discipline in Training58:14 The Role of Emotions in Performance01:00:47 Balancing Emotions and Rational Thought01:01:31 Finding Creativity in the MorningTAKEAWAYSLow heart rate running has gained popularity in recent years, emphasizing the importance of health and aerobic fitness in endurance sports.Nutrition plays a significant role in both health and performance, and prioritizing fat as a fuel source can lead to improved energy levels and reduced inflammation.Slow running and aerobic training can lead to significant improvements in performance, as the aerobic system is the primary energy source for endurance activities.Transitioning to a fat-fueled diet requires patience and a gradual reduction in carbohydrate intake, allowing the body to adapt and become a more efficient fat burner.Building a strong aerobic base through slow running and proper nutrition is essential for long-term success in endurance sports. Discipline is a crucial aspect of training and involves monitoring your body and being true to its needs.Becoming obsessed with a sport can lead to injuries and burnout, so it's important to use our brains and practice discipline.Emotions play a role in performance, but it's essential to balance them with rational thought.Finding creativity in the morning can be a productive time for brainstorming and generating ideas.EPISODE LINKS:Dr. Maffetone's Website: https://philmaffetone.comTRANSCRIPT:https://share.transistor.fm/s/498dcc71/transcript.txtMORE FROM RELAXED RUNNING:Website: www.relaxedrunning.com/getstartedPODCAST INFO:Podcast Website: www.relaxedrunning.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MMfLsQ...RSS: https://feeds.transistor.fm/relaxed-r...SOCIALS:- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/relaxedrunning- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relaxed_run...

Welcome to another episode of the Julia and Gino Podcast! In this insightful session, we're joined by Dr. Philip Maffetone, an expert in biofeedback, nutrition, and exercise, who shares his groundbreaking approach to combating sugar addiction and carbohydrate intolerance. Dive into our enlightening conversation as we explore the myths and realities of diet, sugar's impact on health, and practical steps towards a healthier lifestyle.

** Replay of Episode 27, Original air date, February, 2023 Anxiety can prove to be extremely incapacitating, presenting a significant challenge to handle in real-time. Whether you're grappling with anxiety personally or seeking ways to assist others who are, this episode offers practical tools that you can begin to apply immediately. In this session, Adam provides three uncomplicated daily activities to help combat anxiety: breathing exercises, aerobic workouts, and maintaining a gratitude journal. Despite the abundance of intricate data surrounding mental health, Adam imparts simple strategies that anyone can assimilate into their daily routine. These strategies can be employed spontaneously during bouts of anxiety, eliminating the need for monetary investment or exhaustive research. Here are some power takeaways from today's conversation: Simple breathing techniques to alleviate anxiety Aerobic exercise for anxiety relief The power of a gratitude journal Episode Highlights: [01:25] Simple Breathing Techniques to Alleviate Anxiety Adam recommends taking 10 deep breaths where you breathe in through your belly for a few seconds, hold it for a couple seconds, then exhale slowly while focusing on relaxing your jaw, shoulders, and hands. Breathing deeply into your belly fills your lungs with more oxygen than shallow chest breathing, which can help calm anxiety. Practicing deep breathing trains your body and mind to relax during anxious moments. [08:14] Aerobic Exercise for Anxiety Relief Adam recommends low-intensity cardio like biking, running, or walking to elevate your heart rate enough to get benefits, but not too intensely. He suggests using the Maffetone method to calculate your maximum aerobic heart rate by taking 180 and subtracting your age, and staying below that threshold during exercise. Aerobic exercise can help reduce anxiety by creating more positive energy and endorphins. It also builds endurance so you can think more clearly during workouts. [11:28] The Power of a Gratitude Journal Start journaling 3 things you are grateful for in the morning to frame your day positively, and again at night to reflect on your day. Writing down things like family, health, or basic abilities like breathing can help shift one's mindset. Journaling gratitude is also suggested as something that can be done during anxious moments to help reframe thoughts. Doing it daily in the morning and evening further reinforces gratitude and a more positive outlook. Resources Mentioned: Follow Adam… Sign up for my newsletter and get my free Foundations of Flow Training: Follow me and turn fear into flow! IG: @theadamchill YouTube: @adamchill  TikTok: @theadamchill

Are you ready to revolutionize your fitness routine and unlock the secrets to optimal health and longevity? In this episode, we delve deep into the heart of Zone 2 training. Join us as we demystify why this method has surged from the fringes to the forefront of the fitness industry, and how it could be the missing piece in your workout regimen. Whether you're a fitness newbie or a seasoned athlete, understanding Zone 2 could be the key to not just reaching your goals, but blowing them out of the water.Timeline Summary:[00:00:29] Defining Zone 2[00:01:37] Technical Aspects of Zone 2[00:02:08] Maffetone Method Overview[00:03:26] The Zone 2 ChallengeKey Takeaways:Zone 2 Training Explained: Zone 2 training is a low-intensity workout that primarily uses fat as fuel, aiming to build an aerobic base for endurance and efficiency.Conversational Pace: A simple way to gauge if you're in Zone 2 is if you can maintain a conversation during the activity.Maffetone Method: This method calculates your Zone 2 heart rate with the formula 180 minus your age, adjusted slightly for individual factors.Metabolic Realities: Not everyone has a metabolic Zone 2; some may need to train to develop this.Practical Application: Without access to labs, the Maffetone method is a practical approach to estimate and train in Zone 2.Patience is Key: Developing a metabolic Zone 2 can take time and may be frustrating, but it's essential for long-term health and performance.Community Feedback: The hosts encourage listeners to share their own experiences with Zone 2 training.Websites & Links Mentioned:Strength MattersShervin Shares Zone 2 Training VideoQuotes:"Zone 2 training—it's like the training wheels of endurance sports." - James Breese"Conversational pace is probably the simplest way to understand Zone 2." - Josh Kennedy"Maffetone is the godfather of Zone 2, before zones were even a thing." - James Breese"Metabolically, do you even have a Zone 2? It's not a given." - Josh Kennedy"Zone 2 training is vitally important for your health, longevity, and performance." - James BreeseShow Your Support: Rate and Review Us!If you enjoyed today's episode, please consider giving us a 5-star rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your support helps us reach more people and bring you even more quality content. Click the link below to rate and review us now! Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts FREE DownloadsTo learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system

What a pleasure to introduce one of the true pioneers of the Paleo/Keto/Ancestral health movement—Maria Emmerich! Maria opens up about her story, which started 25 years ago at age 16 (truly one of the first to follow a ketogenic diet), sharing how she cured some tremendous health problems she had as a teenager, how this led to her writing numerous best-selling books, and her most recent book, Secrets to a Healthy Metabolism. Maria currently conducts keto-inspired retreats around the world, and in this episode, we get into how you can utilize keto and fasting as a tool for lifestyle transformation and improving your health, as well as how active, energetic people with good metabolic health can still adapt these strategies to work best for their needs. We also talk about careers—Maria takes us back to the time when she and her husband both hit a bottom in their professional lives and illuminates how you can turn a corner, build a following, and become a leader in your field. Finally, Maria shares the inspiring story of how she realized a true dream of hers (adopting children) and the steps it took to realize that dream.  TIMESTAMPS: As a teenager, Maria discovered Keto and managed her health problems. [00:44] Twenty-six years ago, her vet asked questions about her dog's diet and she realized that her personal physician, who was handling her several health problems, asked nothing about what she was feeding herself. Maria started on Keto. [03:22] There are many people who look healthy to us but actually have Type 2 Diabetes. Dr. Maffetone says 91% of the modern world is over-fat. [11:17] Food addiction is like alcohol or drug addiction except it is more difficult to give up because we still need food.  [14:01] Maria went to Ethiopia to adopt her children. [19:42] What are some of the problems with things in the dairy category? [24:21] There could be a problem with people consuming enough protein in general. [28:26] What are the risks of extreme restrictive diets? [29:55] Do you have to choose carbohydrates or fat? It is an individual decision. [31:46] How has fasting played a role in her journey? [36:29] There is a clinic in Hungary where they treat cancer with a ketogenic diet. [37:22] Sometimes fat can be a protective mechanism. [43:28] Maria does Keto retreats in Europe and all over the world. [50:38]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad's Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel (Now Available in Cocoa Bean) Secrets to a Healthy Metabolism KetoMaria.com   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn't occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won't promote anything he doesn't absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. Available in two delicious flavors; Vanilla Bean and Cocoa Bean (New)! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Shopping Page For Discounts And Navigation To The Best Products I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products on Amazon (Macadamia Masterpiece and Whey + Creatine Superfuel), my library of online multimedia educational courses, link to great discounts on an assortment of my favorite products and partners, complete details and discounts on my MOFO product with Ancestral Supplements, and a library of my favorite hand-picked Amazon products for fitness and healthy living!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is a first for us, we take a listener question about a specific training method - The Maffetone Method - & discuss Michael's experience training with the method for between 12-24 months & our views on the pluses & minuses of it. This is a next episode in our The System series. Let us know what your thoughts are & what we should cover next in this series. You can reach us at sisson at telosrunning dot com. We hope to hear from you. So pull up a chair, sit down & join us around the table as for this conversation we're calling The Systems 04: Maffetone & the Maximum Aerobic Function. Godspeed, my friends, godspeed.  

We probably should have had him on a long time ago, but better late than never. Dr. Phil Maffetone is a coach, author, innovator, and founder of the 180 Formula and the MAF test for heart rate training. He's basically the godfather of the field, which has seen a huge surge in followers over the last decade. He's also been an advisor to music legends like Rick Rubin, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Johnny Cash, and James Taylor. In this episode, we talk about heart rate training and its benefits, as well as his new research into music and its affect on the mind and training. This is a long one, but it was a lot of fun and super interesting! Learn more about Dr. Maffetone's work: https://philmaffetone.com/

Good friend, Dr. Phil Maffetone, joins us again to help us understand how important music can be to improve the neuroplasticity of your brain and enter the alpha state.  What does this mean for an endurance runner?  Dr. Maffetone explains why you should care! Previous episodes with Dr. Maffetone: Get Stronger with Dr. Phil Maffetone Why is Weight-Loss so Difficult Even for Runners? Dr. Phil Maffetone Daydreaming is Healthy for Runners Dr. Phil Maffetone Unplugged Dr. Phil Maffetone was RIGHT all along! Take Your Shirt Off and Get Some Vitamin D - with Dr. Phil Maffetone Phil Maffetone: How can Rhythm Improve Your Efficiency? Breaking the 1:59 marathon with Dr. Phil Maffetone Dr. Phil Maffetone - Building a Better Athletic Brain Phil Maffetone transcribed! Eat to Win with Dr. Phil Maffetone. Dr. Phil Maffetone - Speed up by slowing down Links: Dr. Phil's Big Books: Big Book of Health and Fitness Big Book of Training and Racing Dr. Phil's web site Phil Maffetone's music site

Thanks to PATH projects and LMNT for sponsoring this video! Visit https://pathprojects.com/FLO to get 10% off your order of PATH projects running gear. Visit https://drinklmnt.com/FLO to get your free LMNT sample pack with any purchase.   Dr Maffetone is a physician, athletic coach, and best-selling health and fitness author. He is also a singer-songwriter and music producer. We discuss his new book B-Sharp and how to train your brain for optimal health and athletic performance. I have learned so much from him over the years to optimize our health and fitness in a holistic way. Decades ago Dr Maffetone already talked about the benefits of MAF low heart rate training, many years before Zone 2 training had mainstream awareness like it has now.    Watch this full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QfUCQ-LQeYo      This episode is brought to you by PATH projects running apparel. For a limited time only, get 10% off your PATH order at PATHprojects.com/FLO This is the clothing I wear in training, racing and every day life. For hot weather months I love running in the AirDot T or Tank. Recently we collaborated with Believe in the Run on a limited PATH shirt. My favorite shorts are The Graves PX 7” shorts, with 4 pockets to carry my phone, gels and keys. Below these shorts I wear a separate base liner, the Lynx liner in 5”. The separate short from liner eliminates all chafing, it's a game changer for long distance running too. For a limited time only, get 10% off your PATH order at PATHprojects.com/FLO. That is PATHprojects.com/FLO   * Here is a great quote by famous music producer Rick Rubin:  “Phil is usually 30 years ahead of the curve. If he is singing the praises of the healing power of music today, I imagine in 2053 it will be accepted mainstream care!”—Rick Rubin, music producer    CHAPTERS: 00:00 Train your brain 02:21 Sponsors: PATH projects, LMNT 04:45 Welcome back Dr. Phil Maffetone! 05:30 B sharp! Music as part of a holistic approach to health. 10:02 Music for athletes 16:22 Listening while exercising, or not. 22:41 Breathing patterns and brain adaptation 25:30 Listening to the body 27:00 Working with Rick Rubin 33:50 Self-doubt 34:45 The 5-minute power break, improving body function 37:50 Hearing new things in music 41:45 Real music vs junk, genre 46:15 Heart rate and music, alpha state, multi-tasking 52:00 Day dreaming vs distraction 53:25 You are addicted to your phone! 57:29 The brain and age 1:00:32 Our passions and dreams 1:01:35 Start line race day nerves 1:07:45 Impact of music on race day 1:10:27 The trainable brain 1:12:33 Where to find out more about Dr Phil Maffetone and his work 1:14:03 Advice to optimize health and performance 1:14:40 More training is often not better   FIND OUT MORE ABOUT DR MAFFETONE ► Music website - https://maffetonemusic.com/  ► B sharp! (book) by Dr Phil Maffetone - https://amzn.to/43Yq1oa  ► YouTube Maffetone Music: https://www.youtube.com/@MaffetoneMusic  ► MAF website - https://philmaffetone.com/    LINKS AND TOOLS MENTIONED ► Dr Phil Maffetone - the 5 minute power break https://philmaffetone.com/the-5-minute-power-break/  ► The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing (book) by Dr Phil Maffetone https://amzn.to/444Cerm  ► Danny Dreyer (book) - Chi Running https://amzn.to/3pjUqyp ► Danny Dreyer (book) Chi Walking https://amzn.to/441J5lC  ► Rick Rubin - The Creative Act: A Way of Being - https://amzn.to/44mNkYv  ► Digital Minimalism (book) by Carl Newport - https://amzn.to/3JZcJA3    YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: ► Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast ► Personal Best Program: https://www.pbprogram.com  ► My weekly newsletter: https://extramilest.com/subscribe  ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785  ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman  ► Website: https://extramilest.com  ► Website: https://pathprojects.com    Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.” Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items in Amazon or on any search engine/shopping site of your choice and buy/research them that way.   ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW:  A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches and health experts on the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete.  

  This is part 2 of the conversation with Phil Maffetone from last week, and after we resume our discussion around Covid related papers he co-authored, we now start talking about nature and music. (If you haven't listened to part 1 yet, you can find it HERE).   Dr. Maffetone has a new book coming out soon which explores the relationship between music, brain health, fitness and longevity. I like listening to music, and I like working out. Occasionally I have music playing when I'm training - piano jazz in the background when I'm doing some mobility work or something fast and up-tempo when I'm doing hard intervals on the bike. And, while Phil loves music, he argues that if you listen to the wrong type when working out you'll end up working too hard and definitely not be in your MAF zone.   In general, I like to workout while listening to my body and to nature. There's really nothing like running (or cycling) in the woods and listening to the birds or the sounds of the forest. In fact, if you take a slow walk through the woods (and I mean very slow), you can get into a process the Japanese refer to as 'shinrin yoku', or forest bathing.   In part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Phil Maffetone we talk about this, as well as finishing off some of last week's topics around Covid. We also discuss: Sudden death in athletes following Covid vaccines  Is ‘long covid' a new phenomenon? Strategies for healthy ageing Forest bathing (shinrin yoku) and its impact on mental and physical health How we can thwart future pandemics with our own healthy living How music can expand the mind, enhance the brain and help you age well If you'd like to find out more about Phil's new book, B Sharp! please CLICK HERE.   If you'd like to keep up with Dr. Phil Maffetone, you can find him here: MaffetoneMusic.com philmaffetone.com   Below are some articles which we touch on in the call and which might help you dive deeper into the whole topic of health and longevity:   Beyond healthy Ageing The green, green grass of our minds Post Stress syndrome: Beyond Covid Thwarting pandemics with healthy living   Join our SWAT/High Performance Human tribe using this link, with a happiness guarantee! You can watch a brief video about the group by going to our website here, and join our SWAT High Performance Human tribe here. Purchase a copy of my High Performance Human e-book featuring more than 30 top tips on how to upgrade your life. If you would like to help offset the cost of our podcast production, we would be so grateful. Please click here to support the HPH podcast. Thank you! Visit Simon's website for more information about his coaching programmes. Links to all of Simon's social media channels can be found here.  For any questions please email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.  

I made it all the way to 2023 without getting Covid, but in January I was forced to check out from my everyday life, sleep more, and rest as I recovered after testing positive. I even broke my six-year long streak of performing my morning movement routine every single morning without fail, but this gave me a wonderful chance to reflect on my health and my habits with fitness and food. In this Q&A episode, I talk about if fasting is okay when you have an illness, how to feed your dog in the healthiest way possible, my favorite nutritious carbs for peak performance, and how I feel about doping in sports—particularly in regards to my previous guest Shelby Houlihan's situation.  Enjoy the show!   TIMESTAMPS: Whenever Brad has an illness, he tries not to eat much thinking that the body can heal itself faster when giving the digestive system a break. [00:47] The first question is from Jordan asking about how to improve his dog's diet. [08:46] Another listener asks about how Brad prepares his intake of liver. He chops it into little pieces and freezes them. [12:55] David De la Rosa asks how do I feed myself during training racing for a long endurance event? Endurance athletes out there should be consuming a ton of fresh fruit and other nutritious, easy-to-digest carbs that work for them. [15:48] Brenna criticizes Brad's comments in the podcast with Shelby Houlihan about her ingesting of a banned substance. [19:47] David from Spain is working on his diet and is concerned about adding carbs. Brad's response is when you have good metabolic health that equals metabolic flexibility, you are going to be able to burn whatever sources of energy you need to thrive. [30:35] David also asks about his training approach. With his very active training approach, he's wondering about switching his tempo runs and intervals with a less stressful Maffetone style. [39:38]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad's Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel Is Brad Natty or Not? part 1 Is Brad Natty or Not? Part 2 Mark's Daily Apple Diet for Dogs Podcast with Shelby Houlihan Keto Reset Diet Carnivore Score Food Ranking Chart   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn't occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won't promote anything he doesn't absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us on this episode as we delve into the world of endurance training and racing with the legendary Dr. Phil Maffetone, one of the most influential figures in endurance sports. Christopher McDougall, acclaimed trail runner and author, hails Dr. Maffetone as the ultimate source of clarity and wisdom in the field. Mark Allen, the six-time winner of the Hawaiian Ironman, sets the stage for an unparalleled level of athletic performance that awaits you. Dr. Maffetone's groundbreaking book, "The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing," spanning 509 pages, serves as our focal point for this conversation. Learn how these endurance training methods have propelled countless athletes to achieve their highest potential. Be sure to explore Dr. Maffetone's website, a treasure trove of invaluable information for athletes seeking optimal performance. During the podcast, we highlight the 5-Minute Power Break, a technique that utilizes respiratory bio-feedback. For a quick demonstration, check out the 6:19 video we mentioned. Discover how to calculate your own Maximum Aerobic Training Heart Rate, a crucial metric for optimizing your training sessions and reaching peak fitness. Remember to subscribe and leave us a review to support the show. Lace up your trail shoes and get ready for an enlightening journey into the world of endurance training with Dr. Phil Maffetone! If you heard our ad regarding Ketone-IQ by HVMN, you can get 20% off by visiting HVMN.com and using the promo code TRN

This week marks the 300th episode of the podcast! The very first episode was a 17 minute call with physiotherapist Alison Rose. Since that time we have published an episode every Wednesday for 5 years and 7 months without missing a single episode.   There have been over 655,000 downloads which means that the average for each podcast is 2,200. I'd like to say thank you to every single person who has listened, whether it's been one episode or all of them.   My goal now is the same as it was for the first episode: To share real world advice that will help you improve your human and athletic performance. For that reason I'm also extremely grateful to each of our guests. I have spoken with World and Olympic champions, scientists, authors, business leaders, entrepreneurs and more, and they have all been so generous in sharing their knowledge and wisdom.   There are always some guests or episodes that are more popular, and today's episode is our most popular ever: A rerun of the conversation I had in 2019 with Dr. Phil Maffetone.    In this conversation we chat about everything around the MAF training method, including: A recap on how to determine your true MAF heart rate The relationship between MAF HR, aerobic threshold, maximal fat oxidation and why MAF is actually better and more reliable than expensive and time consuming lab tests How heat can affect performance, and how to adjust accordingly Why it's ok to consume sugars from natural sources like honey and berries, and how the body treats them differently to refined sugars Dr Maffetone's simple prescription for a disease free life of optimal performance Why Phil loves fartlek training for intensity What you must do if MAF isn't working for you To find out more about Dr Maffetone please visit him on Twitter @DrPhilMaffetone or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philip.maffetone   In this episode we also discussed the following items/links: 2 week test to determine carbohydrate intolerance The Overfat Pandemic why athletes who do lots of training may still look fat Covid related athletic deaths:another perfect storm Athletes: Fit but unhealthy Fartlek training The MAF test Join our SWAT/High Performance Human tribe using this link, with a happiness guarantee! You can watch a brief video about the group by going to our website here, and join our SWAT High Performance Human tribe here. Purchase a copy of my High Performance Human e-book featuring more than 30 top tips on how to upgrade your life. If you would like to help offset the cost of our podcast production, we would be so grateful. Please click here to support the HPH podcast. Thank you! Visit Simon's website for more information about his coaching programmes.  Links to all of Simon's social media channels can be found here.  For any questions please email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.

Je metoda treninga pomembna, ko rekreativec planira svoj napredek ali nastop na tekaški tekmi? Obstaja več znanih in popularnih metod in protokolov, zato sem za lažjo odločitev poklical strokovnjaka. Klemen je razjasnil marsikateri pojem: kaj imajo skupnega in kje se razlikujejo programi McMillana, Steffnyja, Maffetona, Gallowaya in ostalih? Kako lahko kombiniramo trening hitrosti, trening specifične moči in vadbo hitrostne vzdržljivosti? Kaj je trening na laktatnem pragu? Kako učinkovita so pospeševanja? Klemen predlaga tudi trening za maratonca in se posveti začetnikom, vadbi za gibljivost in analiza tudi trening najboljših na svetu. Če niste začetnik, preskočite prve pol ure uvoda. Naj bo ta epizoda v pomoč pri pravi izbiri programa treninga - ki vam ga individualno lahko pripravi tudi Klemen!

In this highlight show, we hear some stand-out quotes from past guests like Dr. Phil Maffetone (godfather of endurance training and the MAF heart rate training model), Brock Armstrong, Deirdre Fitzpatrick, William Shewfelt, and a few others topics like how to effectively change your mindset, applying cognitive behavioral therapy to pursuing practical goals, and the societal prescriptions that don't really fit anyone. You'll find out what it takes to train at an elite level and what are just popular misconceptions about training, what soreness does to our muscles and how long it takes for our muscles to recover, the meaning of “the window of weakness,” how to use a methodical approach to win the body of your dreams and why it's actually easier than it seems, and more!   TIMESTAMPS: Brock Armstrong is an expert on diet, nutrition, exercise, working out but also has added cognitive behavioral therapy to his work with clients. Develop a curiosity and be willing to experiment on yourself.  [00:36] Exercising in and of itself is a very modern construct. [03:30] If you are watching a video on a technique you are learning, what should you be looking for? Why does Brad want to write books? Brock is explaining cognitive therapy. [05:42] Dr. Maffetone says the stress thing is really what it is all about. The common denominator of the causes of death from chronic diseases has to do with being overfat. [11:25] There are some misconceptions about what is required to train and perform at the elite level. [17:07] That period of time, that 24- to 72- hour period after you do strength training is a window of weakness. [20:30] Deirdre Fitzpatrick, TV news anchor, talks about balancing her demanding career with family life as well as her accomplishments in endurance sports. [22:51] William Shewfelt talks about using a methodical approach to carve out the body you want. [28:56] William's resistance workouts are in between weight, not heavy weight, and last about 45 minutes. [33:14] Dave Scott and Mark Allen join Brad and reveal personal thoughts and experiences we've not known about. [35:13] Molly Downey explains the relationship between sleep and glucose. It is very common to see elevated glucose levels overnight.  [42:09] Sara Banta discovered that many of the so-called healthy foods her child was eating caused trouble. Of the family of five, she found each had a different profile of foods that they could eat. [49:27] Dr. Robert Lustig is one of the world's pre-eminent anti-sugar crusaders. He talks about the eight pathologies that drive all chronic diseases. One thing that makes all eight go south is processed food. [56:51] Is there a potential to live to 110? The problem is, we eat crap! The food industry has us in their clutches. [01:03:30]   QUOTES: "Feed the gut and protect the liver." (Lustig) "If you simply eliminate processed foods, you cannot get fat or diseased type two diabetes". (Lustig)   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad's Shopping page Second Wind Fitness podcast The Hacking of the American Mind Dr. Phil Maffetone Dying to Ask Podcast William Shewfelt Nutrisense Podcast with Sara Banta Dr. Robert Lustig Brad's Podcast with Dr. Lustig The Hacking of the American Mind Metabolical   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn't occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won't promote anything he doesn't absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! NutriSense: Continuous glucose monitor and 1:1 expert support to help optimize diet choices and lifestyle behaviors. $30 B.rad discount! Marek Health: Comprehensive lab testing and expert tele-health support for peak performance. Use code “BRAD” for 10% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: Tasty, sugar-free, scientifically formulated electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. Free sample pack, just click the link! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Check out the my Favorites page for discounts on other great products!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are many misconceptions and inaccurate statements made in popular media about the concept, strategies, and outcomes of Metabolic Efficiency TrainingTM. In this episode, Dina presents several of these misconceptions to Bob for a response and explanation to help clear the confusion for you listeners. We break down these statements: Maximal fat oxidation occurs between 60-70% of VO2peak. Is the Maffetone method the same as MET? Burning more fat doesn't make you faster. Any performance benefits seen from a keto or low carb diet are a result of weight loss that occurs, not from the diet directly. Training is really the only factor that improves the body's use of its fuel sources. Female athletes are already good at burning fat. Links: Bob's Metabolic Efficiency Training book: https://www.enrgperformance.com/ebooks https://www.metabolicefficiency.org/ to find a certified professional and learn more about MET Randall paper that was mentioned https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27580144/ Thank you to our episode sponsor, UCAN. If you're looking for sustained energy, enhanced productivity and performance without the sugar spikes and energy crashes, give their products a try. You can save 20% by using the code ISNPODCAST at checkout. This episode is also brought to you by All Around Snack Co. which features tasty snacks that are low in added sugars, contain zero dyes, colorings or additives and help control blood sugar for steady energy levels throughout the day. Use code ISNPODCAST23 to save 15% on your purchase. Follow Bob on Instagram at @enrgperformance and Dina at @nutritionmechanic. Learn about Bob and Dina's nutrition and coaching services and programs at www.enrgperformance.com and www.nutritionmechanic.com.

Varför ska man springa långsamt och hur fungerar lågintensiv träning? Kanske har du hört att för att bli en bra ultralöpare så behöver du träna i lågintensiv zon, men det är lätt att tappa sugen och börja tvivla på processen om det inte går riktigt som man tänkt sig. Vi går igenom vanliga orostankar som många har kring sin utveckling och till exempel pratar vi om varför det är irrelevant att din klocka varnar för att ditt VO2-max sjunker, vilka faktorer som kan påverka ditt MAF-test och vad det kan bero på att du känner dig trött, tung och seg i kroppen. Och vi berättar också varför du kommer att klara en utmaning på 90 km trots att dina långpass är “bara” 12-15 km långa. Läs mer om vårt coachingprogram 10 månader mot 10 mil där vi jobbar med lågintensiv träning >

This episode of The Sunday Shakeout features a training tutorial on the most fundamental phase of training: the base phase. The winter time is often the time of year where runners will be doing a lot of foundational training to prepare themselves for the track season. Without a base phase, they would suffer badly in their spring track season. However, a lot of runners think too narrowly about base training and that it is all easy running. This episode addresses why the Maffetone Method is ineffective, five key fundamentals to base training, and ways to build your endurance outside of running. It's time to think a little more broadly about base training. As Alberto Salazar talks about, training is like soup and if you exclude some ingredients, it becomes bland. I hope you all enjoy this episode of The Sunday Shakeout. Contact Nicholas: thesundayshakeout@gmail.com Official Podcast Page: https://anchor.fm/andrew-ma4

Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to http://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO  to get your free sample pack with any purchase. Astrid Feyer is a 47-year-old mother of two, currently living in Australia. She has experienced her fair share of injuries and discovered MAF low heart rate training, as a way to ease back into training and gradually increase training volume. In 2020, she joined my Personal Best running coaching program (https://www.pbprogram.com/) and it has been really exciting to follow her running journey over the last few years. At the recent London Marathon, Astrid ran a 2:49 finishing time which was a Personal Best and she was also able to achieve 3rd place in her age category. In this interview we discuss being a working, busy mother and getting the training volume in, about a running journey which comes full circle, through injury, MAF training and exceeds a long-held PB! Watch the full video on my YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/yCrFBO80q_E    CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro Astrid Feyer 3:48 How it all started, running journey 9:10 Run camp trip Stellenbosch (South Africa) 12:04 No pain no gain, knee operations 13:12 Move to Australia, running and racing again 18:14 Sub 3-hour marathon goal 19:43 A new physio and Maffetone's Big Yellow Book 22:02 Personal Best program, MAF training 25:57 Back to racing, chasing sub 2 hours 50 minutes 31:52 Virtual London Marathon 33:31 Marathon training and preparation 37:47 MAF test updates 39:49 Training volume and parenting 42:54 London, for real! 47:49 Meeting one of your heroes 50:22 Tips for runners 51:12 New York Marathon 52:59 Activities while injured 54:52 Nutrition and high training volume 56:31 Outro   #maftraining #sub3marathon #runfast #marathontraining Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.” Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items in Amazon or on any search engine/shopping site of your choice and buy/research them that way. LINKS AND TOOLS MENTIONED: Phil Maffetone Big Yellow Book of Training & Racing - https://amzn.to/3u3FT8H Personal Best Program - https://www.pbprogram.com/ LMNT Electrolyte Drink - https://drinklmnt.com/ NutriSense CGM - https://bit.ly/3Xebylh   YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: Personal Best Program: https://www.pbprogram.com/ Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman Website: https://extramilest.com Website: https://pathprojects.com   ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW: A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches and health experts on the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete. More info about our running coaching program can be found at https://www.pbprogram.com. Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT LMNT are offering a free sample of 8 serving packs to listeners of the Extramilest Show, with any order. Get yours at http://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO 

The secret to slow jogging and slow rowing is the power-10 and power pieces Summary: let your slow-flag fly, for sure, when you slow jog and slow row; however, please feel free to add power-10s and other high-intensity pieces to your slow, long, steady-state everyday slow jogs and slow rows. Located in BlogRow Daily, Breathe Deeper, Live Better is a book about slow rowing for a better life for life According to D.P. Ordway, our not doing anything physical is as much of a shock to our physiological and neurological systems as is running, cycling, and doing CrossFit; however, it's the wrong sort of shock. D.P. believes that we all should have a baseline of activity every single day and that should be at least 45-minutes every single day on a Concept2 Indoor Rower. I thought that was my idea but it's not! Located in BlogI am working towards sixty-minutes of slow rowing every day for the rest of my life I am finally doing it. After I burnt out my knees by going from zero to forty-five minutes of spin class in a day and then every day, I allowed myself to recover and now I am slowly building myself back up to committing sixty-minutes every evening to Maffetone rowing on my Concept2 indoor rower. Located in BlogSlow, slow, slow I row gently on the erg It's already December 5th, 2015, and I am only 36,948 meters in towards the 200 kilometers that I fully intend to collect between first thing 26 November. Located in BlogSlow steady extended exercise is actually a type of breathing therapy I have always been a terrible breather. I am a breath holder. I blame growing up in Hawaii and spending all my extra time freediving. That said, I have been thinking about oxygenation since the age of Coronavirus and since I started using a home ventilator, called a CPAP, and I think slow, steady, aerobic, exercise is another form of therapeutic breathing. Located in BlogFall Team Challenge day two of 30 I have fallen off the horse big time. In fact, in Reddit's Fitness subreddit, redditors are so sick of people like me. I've had a terrible failure to launch. Located in BlogMy new year's resolutions Happy new year everyone! It’s 2018 and I am actually putting together a list of my own personal new year’s resolutions: slow jog, slow row, kick box, bell-swing, push-ups, sit-ups, squats, and, finally, some weight-training. Located in BlogThe biggest health mista --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chrisabraham/message

Shawn Baker's Carnivore Diet is a revolutionary, paradigm-breaking nutritional strategy that takes contemporary dietary theory and dumps it on its head. It breaks just about all the “rules” and delivers outstanding results. ... Google Books What is a carnivores diet? You eat only meat, fish, eggs and some animal products; you exclude all other food groups — including vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. The carnivore diet boasts weight loss, improved mood, as well as blood sugar regulation. Neither bicycling nor running give your knees the sort of full range-of-motion they need to warm up and lubricate. Only rowing—either indoor erging or rowing on the water—offers a combination of the aerobic load of the a bike and the therapeutic strengthening offered by leg presses, leg extensions, and squats. Summary: let your slow-flag fly, for sure, when you slow jog and slow row;  however, please feel free to add power-10s and other high-intensity pieces to your slow, long, steady-state everyday slow jogs and slow rows. According to D.P. Ordway, our not doing anything physical is as much of a shock to our physiological and neurological systems as is running, cycling, and doing CrossFit; however, it's the wrong sort of shock. D.P. believes that we all should have a baseline of activity every single day and that should be at least 45-minutes every single day on a Concept2 Indoor Rower. I thought that was my idea but it's not! Mr. Ordway has written two entire books on what I was calling Slow Rowing, Row Daily, Breathe Deeper, Live Better, which I am reading, and A Row a Day for a Year: Set a Goal—Track Your Progress which I just bought and placed into my Kindle queue. I think I have a mantra: slowness. I've always been strong and slow. Even my stroke when I am slow rowing is always slow. I have always been a terrible breather. I am a breath holder. I blame growing up in Hawaii and spending all my extra time freediving. That said, I have been thinking about oxygenation since the age of Coronavirus and since I started using a home ventilator, called a CPAP, and I think slow, steady, aerobic, exercise is another form of therapeutic breathing. I am finally doing it. After I burnt out my knees by going from zero to forty-five minutes of spin class in a day and then every day, I allowed myself to recover and now I am slowly building myself back up to committing sixty-minutes every evening to Maffetone rowing on my Concept2 indoor rower. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chrisabraham/message

- I went to a birthday party this weekend. They had music and an open bar- No smoking before and after the party- Also, I didn't drink during the party- The best thing about not smoking weed and drinking alcohol this weekend at the party. The next morning. I had no hangover. I was ready to go when I woke up- It is such a great feeling. And I also didn't need the liquid courage to have fun at the party. I danced and socialized just like I would if I had been drinking and smoking- I've decided to run, or more like a jog, a 5k this October- I am doing the MAF training - named after Dr. Maffetone. The training is exercising at a slow pace using your heart rate- I now jog at a very slow pace. Almost comical. But I have faith that this training will work

We are excited to welcome Andrew Maffetone, a marketing expert with over 15 years of experience in ecommerce, to Own Your Commerce. Not only has he owned and managed multiple marketing companies in the ecommerce space but has also worked in-house at multiple online selling companies, driving brands to new heights. With his knowledge of marketing and business strategy, love for staying ahead of the curve, and ability to execute marketing solutions, he created BlueTuskr, a team of specialized experts dedicated to the growth and success of ecommerce sellers. Some topics we discuss:  How to Operate an 8-Figure ecommerce marketing department with one employee. Paid advertising attribution: Why ecommerce digital marketing has gone traditional and how to measure It. Structuring Google Ads shopping and search campaigns to scale your ecommerce business. Ecommerce SEO: The exact process and tech stack Maffetone uses to explode organic traffic and improve ROI. Why an ecommerce omnichannel approach is how all sellers will be marketing in the future. The importance of a CRM and why high-volume sellers are making the switch. The perfect Instagram marketing process For ecommerce sellers. Guest bio: Andrew Maffetone (Maff) is the Founder of BlueTuskr, a full-service marketing company for e-commerce sellers. With 15 years of experience, he has proved himself to be a leader in the field. Andrew's entrepreneurial knowledge and success allow him to excel in his industry as well as helping others grow theirs. His knowledge in branding, social media, SEO, web design, graphic design, email marketing, and more, providing exceptional results consistently. He also hosts the always entertaining and informative E-Comm Show podcast.  Links and resources: BlueTuskr The E-Comm Show  

Dr Maffetone is an internationally recognised researcher, educator and author in the field of exercise, nutrition sports medicine and biofeedback. He has published over 200 papers and is the author of 20 books. He travels and lectures extensively on these topics. He is widely recognised for his success in working with athletes, from multiple disciplines and has coached many professional athletes at the highest levels of sports. Links:https://philmaffetone.com/about/It was such a pleasure to talk with Dr Phil Maffetone and I hope you all enjoy his pearls of wisdom as much as I did. He has been a huge influence in both nutrition and exercise research for many years and continues with publishing groundbreaking research. His latest research “Revisiting the Global Overfat Pandemic” is well worth the read and can be found here: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/...  Andrew can we put this on our resources page in some way?? Dr Maffetone discusses:- His background and how he evolved into becoming an expert across so many health science fields - How he helps people to figure out how to do things themselves and what works for them- What it means to eat healthily- Why diets don't work, and people continue to get fatter- Misleading information from the media- The problems of the health industry and big food- The myth that eating fat makes you fat- The reversal of the anti-fat anti-protein movement over the last few years- Covid-19 and the increased risks when eating junk food- Vegetable oils in processed foods. How concentrated omega-6 and health problems promote inflammation and oxidationIf you liked this episode, please like, subscribe and share this episode with your friends and family. You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world.https://mailchi.mp/61eb6eb3e0df/newsletter-signupYou will find my website with more information and free resources here:https://susanbirch.co.nz/You can follow me on Facebook here:https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdetectivenz

For the 25th episode of Run With Fitpage, we were joined by Floris Gierman.Floris Gierman is an established endurance athlete and a coach. He barely survived his first marathon. However, over time and with the right training, he improved by self-experimenting.In this podcast episode, Floris talks about improving the running performance using the maffetone method with our Founder and host, Vikas Singh.Episode Summary:00:00 - About the 25th episode01:41 - Welcome Floris Gierman to the show!01:50 - More about Floris - how did the athletic journey start?12:05 - How did Maffetone method help Floris get faster?20:36 - When running starts utilising fats instead of carbs 25:56 - The right time to start training with the MAF method for a runner28:41 - When should one start to include speed workouts?32:56 - Tracking your progress while using the MAF method37:13 - Running and stress management, sleep42:14 - Racing - becoming a predictor of your pace during training vs in a raceGuest Profile:Floris is the host of The Extramilest Show, a podcast with guests about ways to become a Stronger, Healthier and Happier athlete. He has a marathon Personal Best of 2 hours 44 minutes at the Boston Marathon and finished a solo 100-mile run in 17 hours 45 minutes. He is a running coach and developed The Personal Best Program, with more than 500 athletes in 40 countries. He is always fascinated to discover new ways of improving human performance. He is also the co-founder of PATH projects, a running clothing company based in the United States. You can find Floris Gierman here:Website - extramilest.com Podcast - The Extramilest ShowInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/florisgiermanHost Profile:Vikas Singh, an MBA from Chicago Booth, worked at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, APGlobale and Reliance before coming up with an idea of democratizing fitness knowledge and help beginners get on a fitness journey. Vikas is an avid long-distance runner, building fitpage to help people learn, train, and move better.For more information on Vikas, or to leave any feedback and requests, you can reach out to him via the channels below:Instagram: @vikas_singhhLinkedIn: Vikas SinghGmail: vikas@fitpage.inTwitter: @vikashsingh1010About the Podcast: Run with FitpageThis podcast series is built with a focus on bringing science and research from the endurance sports industry. These may help you learn and implement these in your training, recovery, and nutrition journey. We invite coaches, exercise scientists, researchers, nutritionists, doctors, and inspiring athletes to come and share their knowledge and stories with us. So, whether you're just getting started with running or want to get better at it, this podcast is for you!Learn more about fitness and nutrition on our website, www.fitpage.in or check out our app Fitpage on iOS and Android.This podcast has been recorded via Zoom Conferencin

Run Faster by Running Slower (and Much More)   – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 096 with Dr. Phil Maffetone   Dr. Phil Maffetone's credo is that “everyone is an athlete.” As a health and fitness trendsetter he has perhaps had more positive impact on a wider variety of people than anyone in modern history. From professional and Olympic athletes in virtually every sport, to average people from all walks of life, his system for achieving optimum human performance by tapping into the human body's fat-burning system has helped millions of people achieve their goals in sports, business and life.   During his two decades in private practice and beyond, Dr. Maffetone has been a respected pioneer in the field of complementary medicine, bringing the latest advances to health-care professionals around the world. He is an internationally recognized researcher, educator, clinician and author in the field of nutrition, exercise and sports medicine, and biofeedback.   Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Dr. Phil Maffetone about running faster by running slower.   Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: Why it's vital for training services to be personalized to the person they serve. How people can take seconds off of their running time by conserving glycogen. Why the body's metabolism changes to adapt to energy needs when intensity increases. How people can get injured because of chronic inflammation due to increased body fat. What the 180 Formula is and how people can use it to their benefit. Connect with Dr. Maffetone: Guest Contact Info Twitter @MAF_Method Instagram @maf_method Facebook facebook.com/MAFMethod   Links Mentioned: philmaffetone.com    Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter  @XeroShoes Instagram  @xeroshoes Facebook  facebook.com/xeroshoes

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  On this show with Lucho and Tawnee: Alactic training routines: What does this even mean? The benefits of alactic training, application and exercise examples. Plus assessing your readiness. This came up on the show with Maffetone and Mark Cucuzella, and Mark says at the end of runs he does: ABCD skips, single leg run, […] The post ATC 212: Adding Alactic Training For A Boost, Balancing Health vs. Fitness Goals, and How to Dominate Short-Course Triathlons first appeared on Endurance Planet.

Our guest on this podcast is Dr. Phil Maffetone, coach of legendary athletes Mark Allen, Stu Mittelman, and Mario Andretti.  Phil has worked with more than just sporting greats, he's been an adviser to the military on how to make  B2 bomber pilots more effective, has worked with NASA and has even helped race horses improve their performance via heart rate training.  He's most well known for The Maffetone Method, which is a heart rate based method for increasing your aerobic (vs anaerobic) performance.  A simple equation (train at a heart rate of 180 minus your age), it is one of the most effective training tools in any athletes repertoire. An avid proponent of barefoot running and occasionally lifting heavy things, Dr. Maffetone's methods are most clearly distinguished by three things: His extraordinary individualization of coaching, his incredible patience, and his holistic approach that goes well beyond just one type of healing modality. Dr. Maffetone made the transition from endurance performance coaching into music in the early 2000s, so we also talk about how music affects people, how the way we listen to music has changed, and how music can increase your athletic performance (hint: It's not with earbuds!) Enjoy!

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode. In this Mar 14, 2012 free audio podcast: How Liposuction Makes You Fat. Also: dealing with a chronic calf sprain, what is P.A.P training, can you create glycogen from fat and protein, are unsoaked nuts and seeds a problem, the Maffetone vs. the Triathlon Dominator heart rate zones, distances for long triathlon training sessions, and reasons for fat loss resistance. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to “pacificfit” or scroll down on this post to access the free “Ask Ben” form... Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com. 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Compared to chocolate it has higher calcium count (three times as much), no caffeine content, nor fat, and presents your taste buds with a different experience. It's also high in Iron, Vitamin B, Phosphorus, Magnesium, fiber and protein. Top injury sites for the long distance triathletes includes lower back (17.9%), Achilles tendons (14.3%), and knees (14.2%). Among the short to intermediate distance triathletes, most injuries occurred in the knees (44%), calf (20%), hamstrings (20%), and lower back (20%). A group of healthy, active individuals were instructed to cut back on their activity for 3 consecutive days. What they found was that their blood sugar levels spiked 26% more than it normally would have, and that the spikes increased slightly over each successive day. ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: Audio Question from Jennifer: Is liposuction an option or a last resort? Audio Question from Jake: 15 weeks out from Ironman with chronic calf strain. Eric asks: I've been hearing a lot about P.A.P. training and was hoping you could help define what it is and how it may help endurance athletes. Andrei asks: I keep hearing about how after an workout you have to eat to replenish the glycogen storage. Also, during a long training run or a race, you have to ingest carbs to top your glycogen storage. My question is if you can do this with fat or protein, not carbs. Can I just eat fat and protein after an workout to restore my glycogen levels? How about during the workout? Hosanna asks: To what degree does eating unsoaked nuts, seeds affect the bioavailability of nutrients? I was eating a dried fruit, nut and seed mix daily as a significant portion of my diet until I read to limit intake substantially on the paleodietlifestyle website. jeffyt01 wrote: I listened to your podcast with Phil Maffetone and was wondering what your thoughts are on his 180 formula vs how you lay out the heart rate training zones in your Dominator plan. 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Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form...     In this March 2, 2011 free audio episode: An interview with health and endurance expert Phil Maffetone, boiling fat off meat, running barefoot, tapering for a race. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com. And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback. 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In addition to working with some of the world's top endurance athletes, Dr. Maffetone has written dozens of books and articles on health, fitness and nutrition, including Complimentary Sports Medicine, Training for Endurance, The Maffetone Method, and In Fitness and In Health. During our discussion, Phil answers the following questions: Why do you say that to speed up you must slow down? What is the 180-Formula? What is the MAF Test? In “Training For Endurance”, you describe several stages of Overtraining Syndrome. What are they? Why do you say that athletes can be fit, but unhealthy? Click here to check out all of Dr. Phil Maffetone's books on Amazon! ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements -The new BenGreenfieldFitness Android phone app is here and it's free. Click here to grab it now! (or click here for the iPhone version). -Did you see the "What Confuses You About Breakfast" post? 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Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to "pacificfit" or scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... In this September 7, 2011 free audio episode: Are you exercising too hard? Organizing your gear, intravenous vitamin therapy, polycystic ovarian syndrome, training with Jack Daniels, giving blood while training for marathons, training too much, using a sauna for heat acclimation, and trouble with knees. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! 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Dr. Phil Maffetone is described as “one of the most sought-after endurance coaches in the world.” He entered the endurance sports scene in the late 70's. In addition to working with some of the world's top endurance athletes, Dr. Maffetone has written dozens of books and articles on health, fitness and nutrition, including The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing and In Fitness and In Health. During our interview, Dr. Maffetone discusses: -using heart rate variability to track whether you are training too hard -using aerobic testing to track whether you are training too hard -what to do if you find out you are training too hard -how to know if you are overtrained -and much more! One tool Dr. Maffetone mentions during our interview, is the ithlete app for measuring heart rate variability. --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: Prior to asking your question, PLEASE be considerate and do a search in upper right hand corner of this website for the keywords associated with your question. 90% of the questions we receive have already been asked and answered here at BenGreenfieldFitness.com! ====================================== [contact-form-7 id="6222" title="Ask Ben"] ====================================== Craig has a call-in question about how to organize your gear when you are training. Dave asks: What's your opinion on Intravenous Vitamin Therapy, like a Meyer's Cocktail? Is it an effective alternative for an athlete to do instead of taking 10-20 pills a day?  Should it as a one time deal to get your levels back to normal or more of a maintenance thing? I think it would be extreme for a healthy athlete to get an IV once a week forever. Kassidy asks: I was diagnosed with PCOS a year ago and my doctor prescribed Orthotricyclen so it would regulate my hormones. I was very low in progestin, estrogen and the FSH hormone. I am sure there are others but those are the hormones that my doctor mentioned are the most important. I've become more health conscious since then but I am now figuring out that putting synthetic hormones into my body probably isn't the best way to treat my PCOS. I'm 23 years old and I would eventually like to have kids so I want to treat my body well so that I can live a long healthy life as well has have children. I just did what my doctor told me to, but now that I have more knowledge I'm questioning what I should do. Do you have any advice as to what supplements, diet, exercise, lifestyle habits, etc. that I should change? John asks: What is the deal with VDOT and the Jack Daniels training method? As I understand it, you train your running to a pace and not necessarily heart rate or perceived effort.  I have calculated my VDOT and  paces and the paces seem slow to me, especially the interval pace.  Is this method worthwhile?  Do you use or others you know use it?  Are the suggested training volumes correct? In my response to John, I mention this VDot Calculator   Mike asks: My question is related to exercising and giving blood. I am 53 years old, a larger runner (~215 - 6'1") and normally run marathons to mid distance ultras (albeit now nearer the back of the pack) and was working my mileage back up after 9 months of struggling with injuries and inconsistent running. I thought I was starting to make good progress and then I gave blood. I have given blood for 35 years so I thought I was used to the effects but I did the double red blood cell donation and it seemed to set back my stamina more than I remember. I know I can't give blood for 16 weeks, twice the normal 8 week period and I get that the red blood cells carry oxygen but I was still surprised that after 2 weeks it seemed to still be effecting me. The first week was really a struggle, week 2 was better but not normal. So I guess my question is, is this normal and how long does it take for the stamina to return after giving blood and is there any positive effect from exercising while my red blood cells regenerate? Matt asks: What are your thoughts on Smart Balance Peanut Butter?   Do you think this is a better choice than regular Smucker's Natural PB? Anonymous asks: I was listening to an episode of Endurance Planet in which you were a guest. You talked about how many people unintentionally over train for races and that there was no reason to do a 20 mile run 10 weeks out from a marathon. I am following a marathon training program that has me doing just that. What type of marathon training program do you reccommend? In my response to anonymous, I mentioned Marathon Dominator. Jim asks: You mentioned on the last podcast you are spending a significant amount of time lately in the sauna to prepare for the 70.3 world championships.  I plan on doing the same thing to prepare for Kona in 5 weeks.  What do you recommend in terms of frequency and amount of time to spend in the sauna as the race gets closer? Darren asks: I wanted to ask three questions: 1) I had been building up my mileage from zero. I didn't run very far but I made the stupid mistake of pushing my pace beyond my bodies ability and ended up injuring myself. I'm going in for surgery on Thursday for cartilage damage.  That won't knock me back but I wanted to ask am I mad getting into Triathlons after one ACL reconstruction and then this surgery on my other knee? 2) What kind of supplements would you recommend for someone with a history of bad knees who is trying to get into triathlons 3) Your BulletProof Knee knee programme is designed for people with an IT Band injury.  Would this be beneficial for people with other types of knee injuries? Finally, listener Luke has a call-in question about Triathlon Dominator and Bulletproof Knee programs. -------------------------------------------- Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback. 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