Part Five - An interview with Dr Phil Maffetone

Dr Maffetone is an internationally recognised researcher, educator and author in the field of exercise, nutrition sports medicine and biofeedback. He has published over 200 papers and is the author of 20 books. He travels and lectures extensively on these topics. He is widely recognised for his success in working with athletes, from multiple disciplines and has coached many professional athletes at the highest levels of sport.

Links:

https://philmaffetone.com/about/


Dr Maffetone discusses his philosophies around exercise:
Long-slow distance training
Fearing exercise
Importance of moving – sedentary lifestyle is a problem
The importance of staying active throughout the day
The dangers of exercise addiction. Sacrificing health for more fitness
Problems for the overfat athlete
Although professional athletes are breaking records, recreational athletes are slowing down
Problems with training on top of inflammation. Disrupted hormones, cortisol, we know what’s going on, why can’t we fix it?
Misunderstanding the concept of burning calories. The fallacy of eat less and exercise more. The concept of calories in calories out, doesn’t work.
What calories are your burning – fat or glucose?
How are you replacing your calories?
Heart rate variability and the benefits for monitoring training and recovery, use it as a coach
How to use heart-rate information is available on Dr Maffetone’s website