Build a Better Brain with Phil Maffetone - Episode 2363

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. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/07/build-better-brain-phil-maffetone-episode-2363 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast 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. [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!