On this show we dive into a fully holistic and integrative chat about what it really takes to be your best self with health and performance! Mark Cucuzella shares his…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneJuly 15, 2017
Editors' choice of the very best health and fitness features from over the years. (more…)
Ivan Rivera, MAF Product DirectorJune 12, 2017
A primer on addressing the hidden overfat pandemic. This collection of articles includes information on improving metabolism, increasing energy production, regulating weight and body fat, preventing chronic disease, and enhancing…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneDecember 22, 2016
By comparing heart rate, speed, time and distance during workouts, the MAF-GPS Test, a sub-maximal evaluation, can help measure fitness progress and health status, and even raise a red flag…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneDecember 14, 2016
Perhaps the most common cause of low quality of life, accelerated aging and chronic disease is the trio of increased body fat, chronic inflammation and insulin resistance. This white paper…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneDecember 8, 2016
All marathoners, from fast to last, predict their race pace, usually by comparing shorter race times, time trials, previous marathons or “gut” feelings. But studies show that the best predictor…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneJune 30, 2016
This paper defines the MAF HR, discusses its importance, and relates it to other standard physiological parameters. Dr. Philip Maffetone I. Introduction Heart-rate monitoring is essential to exercise prescription by health…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneJune 22, 2016
A systematic approach to building health and fitness while improving overall human performance and preventing injury, illness and disease. Dr. Philip Maffetone Introduction In a society strongly emphasizing health, well-being…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneJune 22, 2016
To all MAF Community Members: Would you like contribute to an exciting new wave of research on aerobic training? In the weeks to come we will be compiling research data…
Ivan Rivera, MAF Product DirectorApril 5, 2016
Traditionally thought of as a pre-race strategy to significantly improve performance, tapering can also help you get more from long and hard workouts while reducing the risk of overtraining (more…)
Dr. Phil MaffetoneJanuary 22, 2016
New study shows the importance of fat-burning during high-intensity training. (more…)
Dr. Phil MaffetoneSeptember 14, 2015
An objective measure of aerobic progress and an early-warning test for potential training problems. Among the important benefits of using a heart monitor is the ability to objectively measure your…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 6, 2015
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
Like the pursuit of perfect health, searching for the perfect shoe is an ongoing endeavor. For millions of years, the human foot has been either bare or covered with very…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 3, 2015
Your wish list includes ridding the body of excess fat and losing weight, getting strong with unlimited energy, and improving sports performance while getting healthier—it’s about time. JB came to…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
By Mark Allen Welcome to The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing. Hopefully, the information you find in these pages will change your life. It did for me when…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
An excerpt from "The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing," by Dr. Philip Maffetone Periods of significant levels of fitness in endurance athletes—the highs and lows that frequently occur…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 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
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
Note: This is an updated version of the original 1982 article. Training slow has always been considered a sign of weakness or laziness. However, if you want to run, bike,…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
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