A great gait can help reduce physical stress, including injuries, improve speed and endurance, and reduce weight and body fat. Why? Because it helps the brain too. (more…)
Dr. Phil MaffetoneFebruary 11, 2020
Updated July 2020 A heart-rate monitor is the most important tool for developing optimal endurance and better fat-burning. This simple device is a valuable tool that not only guides your…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 6, 2015
5 Remarkable Parts for Better Performance. Athletes spend a lot of time talking bike components, running shoes, and the latest gadgets from apps to heart monitors. But the body’s natural…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
Barefoot running is impractical in the desert mountains of southern Arizona because of all the wind-blown thorns that can puncture the bottom of the foot; but barefoot running shoes, like…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
One of the first things we learn when studying the human body is that the brain controls virtually everything. In addition to managing the physical, chemical and mental state, the…
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
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
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
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
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
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