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#144 - Phil Maffetone: Optimizing health and performance through maximal aerobic function

The Peter Attia Drive

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Optimizing Training for Endurance Athletes

This chapter discusses the crucial balance of training volume and intensity for athletes to enhance performance and prevent injuries. It emphasizes the importance of training at the maximal aerobic function (MAF) heart rate, advocating for gradual increases in training intensity to develop aerobic capacity. The chapter also explores the shift in nutritional strategies, highlighting the benefits of fat adaptation for improved endurance in competitive running.

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