
Uphill Athlete Podcast Phil Maffetone talks Health, Training, and Aerobic Deficiency with Scott Johnston
Feb 22, 2021
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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.
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.
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.
