It’s almost hard to believe that not long ago people smoked cigarettes on airplanes, in restaurants and bars, at their worksites and even inside hospitals. In fact, doctors often appeared…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
Charles Darwin said it’s not the fittest who survive, nor the most intelligent, but those who can best adapt to their environment. Today, we refer to this adaptation as coping.…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
Even if you think you’re avoiding it you may not be. Sugar could be finding its way into the food you are eating. This happens during travel, in restaurants, buying…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
Is Hyponatremia Media Hype or Serious Public Health Concern? Drinking fluids during training and racing will soon be reaching a boiling point of controversy and not for reasons you might…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
For millions of years, the human foot has been either bare or covered with very simple footwear to protect the bottoms of the feet. Sandals were the common covering in…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
It had been awhile, maybe over a year, since I had last been inside a Whole Foods store. The one closest to my home—in Tucson, Arizona—is over 40 miles away.…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
With an elite field of great endurance runners lining up for the 2015 Boston Marathon, there’s a chance we will see a sub-two hour time. No doubt 1:59:something will be…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
Read Part 1 Almost everyone feels muscle fatigue. Normally, it can be noticed during a race, hard training session, or a long workout. But if pushed too much we feel…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
When the word healthcare comes up, most people complain about their plan, bad experiences with services or the heavy financial burden it places on society. While these are among the…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
Body language is millions of years old, and has played an integral role in helping humans survive as a species. Our sitting and standing stance, and the way we move,…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
Even before birth, our brains are busy preparing the body to be great endurance athletes. Newborns appear virtually helpless, but their brains are quickly creating 250,000 new cells a minute.…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
Rejuvenate with this powerful technique for reducing stress and getting the most from your day. (more…)
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
In part 1 of this article, disordered eating was defined as the process of regularly consuming or avoiding foods that impair health and fitness. Those individuals in the subclinical category…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
As both physician and coach, working with an athlete is an ongoing process of intense assessment followed by specific actions. Included are various physical, biochemical, mental, and emotional evaluations that…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
Rarely are specific subjects in sports and health so well detailed with objective research and unbiased opinions. But such is the case with a new book on the topic of…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
Many people are familiar with the MAF 180 Formula as a way to increase fat burning, improve health, and get faster by training slower. For some individuals, reducing the training…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
How Protein Can Keep You Strong and Healthy. The image many people have of protein foods is that they’re mostly for body builders, weight lifters and football players. The fact…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
An obvious priority for all athletes is optimal muscle function. In particular, the connection between the brain and each skeletal muscle fiber throughout the body. Our muscles continually renew themselves,…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
What Runners Should Know About Getting Their Body in Balance For the past several decades, video analysis of human movement has been used in virtually all sports by coaches, athletes,…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
Real cocoa can help your muscles move better, promote graceful aging, enhance brain power, and reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s. Off the northern coast of Panama…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
Watching the lead runners of a big-city marathon like New York or Chicago fills one with awe, wonder, and appreciation of the purity of their athletic gifts. Many of them…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
Hidden among the media hysteria and panicking public reaction is one of the best ways to protect ourselves – choosing a healthy immune system Each year people ask me if…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
Many thousands of people are familiar with and have used the Two-Week Test to improve their health and fitness, including lose body fat and weight. I developed the Two-Week Test in…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
Perhaps the most common and consistent question I’ve received in my career is about whether dairy foods are good or bad. While I’ve addressed many aspects of this topic in…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
Strength and endurance are cornerstones of human health and fitness; any imbalance prevents us from reaching optimal human potential. Today’s humans, just like our ancestors millions of years ago, are…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
When it comes to human movement, nothing is more important than the abdominal muscle group. At the core of their function are diverse fiber attachments on the front, sides, bottom,…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
Heart disease is preventable. It even occurs in runners. In the 2008 U.S. Olympic marathon trials, Ryan Shay collapsed and died about five miles into the race. There have been…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
Excerpt from: "The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing, Chapter 9" by Dr. Phil Maffetone. While most professional athletes get paid to train and compete, the vast majority of…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
Twenty years ago, a review of shoes and gait in the journal Pediatrics outlined some key factors that affect children’s feet. Pediatric orthopedist Lynn Staheli, M.D., from the Children's Hospital…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
Anyone who has ever competed knows the feeling of muscle fatigue. You want to keep going at the same pace but can’t. The mind is willing but the body is…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
If you haven't read part 1, get to it here. A Quick Primer on Running Right The notion of barefoot running to improve your form and gait is fine and…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
Why Every Runner is Different, and How You Can Go Faster, Be More Efficient, and Lessen the Risk of Injury The term gait has been thrown around like an old…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
Thirty-five years ago, while developing the MAF 180 Formula, MAF Test and other key endurance approaches, the first training zones included only two: One being aerobic, the other anaerobic. Simple.…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
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