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Slowing Down to Be Faster with Phil Maffetone – Episode 2537

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Episode 2537 – On this Friday’s show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Phil Maffetone back to discuss Zone 2, slowing down to be faster, functional strength, and more.

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Slowing Down to Be Faster

  • Phil brought Zone 2 training to millions. (2:00)
    • They discuss athlete Mark Allen, who was disciplined and a phenomenal tri-athlete.
  • Phil reviews the program he trained Mark Allen with. (9:00)
    • Mark had been injured a lot but was ready to try anything. (12:00)
    • Phil trained him to be faster by slowing down training to Zone 2.
  • Diet dictates metabolism. (23:30)
    • People who burn more fat tend to be healthier.
    • Muscle size does not necessarily dictate strength. (26:00)
      • It’s not muscle bulk, but how many fibers contract doing the movement that determines strength. (27:00)
      • Going to a gym is great, but don’t dismiss things like yardwork or other activities to develop strength.
      • Go pick up heavy stuff and move it around a bit!
      • Grip strength can determine the risk of all-cause mortality. (36:00)
  • Vinnie shares how real functional movements help; he gives the example of learning to row on the water, not just on his rowing machine. (40:00)
  • Cycling and power cranks. (47:00)
    • The use of power cranks while cycling improves the mechanics of walking and running.
  • Renaissance man—Phil is a musician and has recently gotten into comedy. (52:30)
    • It’s important to find comedy in everyday life.
    • Phil values helping people, and he’s done that all his life.
  • Phil has referred to what he calls the “debacle of the Olympics.” (1:00:30) 
  • He has a website where he shares his music, articles, and comedy at https://maffetonemusic.com.
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