The Drop 179 | Dr. Phil Maffetone, Founder of the MAF Method for Heart Rate Training
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Aug 7, 2023 Dr. Phil Maffetone, founder of the MAF Method for Heart Rate Training, discusses heart rate training and its benefits, the addictive nature of sugar, the history of doctors recommending harmful products, challenges of maintaining a healthy diet, and the physical demands faced by touring musicians. They also share their admiration for Rick Rubin and discuss their favorite albums and artists.
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MAF Targets Aerobic Function Over Pace
- The MAF method targets Maximum Aerobic Function by training the aerobic system via heart rate, not pace.
- Aerobic fitness improves endurance, fat burning, and overall health while reducing injury risk.
Use Heart Rate As Real-Time Biofeedback
- Use heart-rate biofeedback during workouts to stay in a planned zone and slow down when you exceed it.
- Structure workouts with a low warm-up, steady aerobic phase, and gradual cool-down for recovery benefits.
Find Your Training Cap With The 180 Formula
- Calculate your training cap with the 180 Formula (180 minus age) and adjust for health or injury status.
- Lower the heart-rate target if you're injured, unhealthy, or on medication; raise it slightly if healthy and improving.