Uphill Athlete Podcast

Phil Maffetone talks Health, Training, and Aerobic Deficiency with Scott Johnston

Feb 22, 2021
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INSIGHT

Low Intensity Improves Speed And Health

  • Phil discovered low-intensity training improved fat burning, gait, and health while making athletes faster at the same heart rate.
  • He observed runners became faster without speed work by training predominantly at low heart rates over time.
ADVICE

Adjust Training To Protect Health

  • Do review an athlete's training and adjust rest, race frequency, and workouts instead of prescribing rigid plans.
  • Remove excess stressors and restore balance to protect health while improving performance.
ANECDOTE

Mark Allen Adopted MAF At A Workshop

  • Phil met Mark Allen at a San Diego workshop where he tested his heart rate and set a 155 MAF limit for training.
  • Mark trained slowly, improved rapidly, and then raced successfully using that aerobic-first approach.
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