The criteria used to exclude performances from the record books at this most-storied marathon are not supported by scientific data and analysis. (more…)
The hype, high, and a dose of reality, cannabis has been debated, enjoyed, politicized and killed over, like many other human indulgences; and it’s been used medically, recreationally and spiritually…
Since most runners have been injured, should shoes, clothing, or running magazines be accompanied by warning labels? Fortunately, there are ways to reduce your running risks. (more…)
This very common and debilitating health problem is now so prevalent worldwide that preventing it has almost been abandoned; instead of finding the cause, controlling pain has become the default…
The gut is the gateway to good health and fitness, and good gut bugs — micro-organisms humans have hosted for millions of years — improve function not only in the…
In this Endurance Planet interview with host Tawnee Prazak, Dr. Phil Maffetone revisits his time-honored MAF 180 Formula for aerobic heart-rate training, with adjustments and changes to the formula, and…
Dr. Phil Maffetone discusses the MAF Method, The MAF 180 Formula for heart-rate training, and other topics of interest to runners on this edition of The Marathon Training Academy podcast.
While women generally live longer than men, their quality of healthcare is lower and they spend more of their lives in poor health. But this may only be the tip…
While the salt scare has all but ended, casualties remain. Some individuals with reduced health or genetic mutations may have elevated blood pressure when consuming levels of sodium that would…
The odd connection between outdoor exercise, sunlight, synthetic vitamins, skin cancer, athletic performance, and how we can be proactive in prevention. (more…)
Most people are familiar with the notion that increasing carbohydrate intake before competition can increase energy stores. But for some there may be real dangers to carbo-loading. Here are eight…
The who, what, when, where, why and how it can happen to anyone, including health practitioners and patients, athletes and dieters, teachers and students, mothers and fathers, you and me.…
The sub-two-hour marathon mark will be achieved by a man with ancestral assistance, and legally. It won’t be a cheapened version of a bogus race staged as an ad campaign…
Phil takes on the myth that the MAF system doesn't work in this episode of "The Real Food Reel" podcast with host Steph Lowe. Listen in and learn more about…
New research continues to show the close relationship between our muscles and bones — when one is injured, so goes the other. Along with tendons, ligaments, joints and cartilage, these…
Music can improve muscle function, immunity, the mind, and virtually everything in between. But beware of the pitfalls that include propaganda, and mind-altered shopping. (more…)