Episode 2363 – On this Friday’s show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Phil Maffetone and they talk about the benefits of Zone 2 training as well as how to build a better brain with music, and more.
BUILD A BETTER BRAIN
- Vinnie welcomes Phil back to the show and they discuss the benefits of Zone 2 training. (3:00)
- Phil comes from an exercise physiology background and has trained some of the world’s elite athletes.
- Zone 2 can help lower your heart rate, burn fat, and has other amazing benefits. (17:00)
- Phil has a new book out, “B Sharp!” and it’s a holistic approach to health. (26:00)
- He talks about his long history of being a musician and songwriter.
- Phil has learned about the science of how to build a better brain by adding music to his approach to health.
- He chats about the benefits of challenging yourself to listen to a variety of good music–it’s like exercise for your brain.
- Vinnie and Phil discuss longevity and staying sharp. (32:00)
- It’s important to maintain passion, learn, explore, and expand the brain.
- Phil talks a bit about “junk music” which he feels isn’t any better than eating junk food.
- Vinnie worries about the health of his brain because of his intense football playing in college. (36:00)
- Music can work as biofeedback and can be used in various therapeutic ways. (44:00)
- You can find out more about Phil and his music at maffetonemusic.com.
- You can find his endurance training book, “The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing” here.
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