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.
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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