One of the great truisms of our culture is that the M card is played often. “Everything in moderation” is a mantra used as an excuse to indulge, but only…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 29, 2015
A long history surrounds the concepts, theories, and practices that employ muscle imbalance. In brief, here are some of them: - In 1741, French physician Nicolas Andre was one of…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 29, 2015
One of the most common complaints in adults is discomfort, injury, or some other physical ailments causing aches and pains. Every day millions of Americans treat these symptoms with aspirin,…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 29, 2015
For endurance athletes, most of the talk about better performance revolves around VO2max and lactate threshold. Despite their popularity these two factors they are more important for relatively short, middle…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 29, 2015
We run, bike, swim, sleep, walk and do many other physical, chemical and mental activities. It all requires energy, and the more we have directly affects our human performance. Those…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 29, 2015
Vitamin A was first discovered in butterfat and cod liver oil in 1913. While these two foods are still great sources of this vital nutrient, fruits and vegetables don’t have…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 29, 2015
It was my great privilege to have closely worked with one of the greatest triathletes of all time, Mark Allen. His resume included six Hawaii Ironman championships, ten Nice International…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 29, 2015
Aging is highly influenced by oxygen. Take in either too much or too little, and you age faster. A common by‐product of the body’s energy‐production processes is oxygen’s unstable and…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 29, 2015
Achieving ultimate energy for athletes—-answering questions on ketosis, carbohydrates, and fats. The notion of getting fast on fat is the other side of a key issue in endurance science. “Want…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 28, 2015
It was around 1972 that I first experienced the wonders of super high fat burning and ketosis. It occurred during a two week fast (water only). Although a busy student…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 27, 2015
FIRST IN A SERIES OF ARTICLES Humans are sexual beings. Sex is obviously how we have evolved through the process of procreation. But the pleasures of sex are also an…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
Many people who are new to buying and preparing fresh healthy foods face a huge challenge: where to find it? Those of us who have sought healthy food for years…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
Coralee Thompson M.D. When 50 million people worldwide are afflicted by a serious illness, isn’t it time for a public health movement to occur? It’s long overdue. One in about…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
The discovery in 1991 that about 70 percent of neural tube defects, a group of serious birth defects, could be prevented by the consumption of synthetic folic acid led to…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
Vera C. Stek Home News Tribune Online 01/11/07 Anyone who was on the running scene in the 1980s may remember Dr. Phil Maffetone. He was a guest speaker for several…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
By Vera C. Stek (From: MyCentralJersey.com May 7, 2009) Much is made of the elusive “runner’s high” athletes are said to experience during the sweaty, gasping pursuit of their sport.…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
Just Before the New York City Marathon (Yes, He’s Running Barefoot) Christopher McDougall’s bestselling book, Born to Run, significantly influenced the consumer trend toward barefoot running and minimalist, low-tech footwear.…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
Lessons from the Leaning Tower Galileo was said to have dropped two objects of different weights from the Torre pendente di Pisa—the Leaning Tower of Pisa—to prove his new theory…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
Coralee Thompson, M.D. Many female athletes have menstrual problems associated with training. One study (Arch Phys Med Rehabil, May, 2007) showed that 40% of a group of female triathletes had…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
A Toxic Combo that Might Contribute to the Fall of the Human Race Despite the slim odds, the earth can be hit by a devastating meteor. It has in the…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
Many athletes understand the jargon and function of the equipment they use, whether it’s bike components, shoe design, or sports drinks. But when it comes to the more important tools—the…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
You know what I’m sore about? There are too many people jumping on the barefoot bandwagon. The 3rd annual International Barefoot Running Day™ will be Sunday May 5, 2013, even…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
William Katovsky interviews Dr. Phil Maffetone Dr. Phil Maffetone considers songwriting as "one of the most powerful of all my life's wonderful experiences.” It was this creative exposure to music's…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
Excerpt: Chapter 28 Building a Better Athletic Brain in "The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing" by Dr. Phil Maffetone Physical activity is intricately related to ongoing brain development. This…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
An important assessment and treatment form of biofeedback Tens of thousands of health and fitness professionals use some form of manual muscle testing in their work. The objective of muscle…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
Graceful or successful aging occurs only in a healthy body. It’s not just about avoiding wrinkles, but about retaining healthy skin and hair, a youthful body full of vigor, and…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
Occasionally, someone emails me an article that mentions me in the past tense as if I’m no longer around. Or that I’ve vanished, maybe marooned on some tropical island. Tim…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
Nothing impacts humanity more than the air we breathe and food we consume. These simple essentials generate energy for our brains to think and bodies to act. But not just…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
(But you only need one) After a good night’s sleep you wake refreshed, and soon are ready to break your healthy fast and nourish the body and brain. What to…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
Follow Up My recent article, “Why I’m Not Getting A Flu Shot,” brought the most interest and response of any piece on the website. This follow up article is in…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
Pilots are endurance athletes of the sky. That was clearly evident in the age of Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart. And it continues to be true today for the men…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
PALEO PEOPLE TODAY: PART 3 Optimal fitness and health, including great nutrition and endurance, along with music, are vital for our existence Each year, scientists warn us, tens of thousands…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
Growing up in the 1960s, those of us in the “earth” movement thought solar energy was looming right around the corner. And, we were almost right. What we didn’t predict…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
Why is it so difficult for so many people to even consider giving up sugar and sugar-containing foods, and refined carbohydrates? It’s easier said than done. Dangle the carrot of…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 9, 2015
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