Just how much of a bad habit is bad for you? Cigarettes, added sugar, exercise imbalance and excess mental stress have no safe dose. But there is something you can…
Low resting heart rate may be a sign of antisocial behavior, and can even be found in criminals and psychotics. When do we see the bright red flag? (more…)
Head trauma and serious brain injuries are well-known problems in football, boxing and other contact sports, but these injuries also occur in endurance athletes, non-competitive exercisers and those performing physical…
The new MAF Supplements contain high-quality freeze-dried, organic foods such as blueberries, spinach, kale, beets, broccoli sprouts and other fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients as nature…
Vitamin C is the aspirin of the dietary supplement industry, but just like the seemingly benign pain-killer, there are some important health considerations if you take this synthetic nutrient. (more…)
Join Dr. Phil Maffetone and Endurance Planet host Tawnee Prazak for this discussion on the eight steps to mastering MAF, healthy body fat ranges, and how athletes can decrease health…
Big Tobacco companies have been ordered to purchase advertising in major media outlets warning of the dangers in using their products. Ironically, another even more widely used product — sugar…
The MAF Food Classification system is a simple guide to help you make wise and scientifically sound food choices, eat more naturally, avoid junk, and build health and fitness. (more…)
For most people, high blood pressure can be prevented and treated successfully through simple lifestyle modification, which, unlike drugs, has no side effects, is inexpensive, and improves overall health. (more…)
Think you’re not sedentary because you exercise? Even athletes often aren't active enough. Here’s a simple strategy for greater fitness without added workouts. (more…)
This article brings together the combined perspectives of a sports clinician (PM) and a professor of sociology (RS), both of whom have shared the observation that the no-pain, no-gain mindset,…
This original research paper has been accepted for publication in the July 2017 edition of International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching. (more…)
Over the years research has shown again and again that stretching does not prevent injury and won’t help endurance performance — but it can cause harm. (more…)