Slowing Down to Be Faster with Phil Maffetone - Episode 2537

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. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/09/slowing-down-be-faster-phil-maffetone-episode-2537 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast 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. The Endurance Handbook https://amzn.to/4dKHq8H More News Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives, on Peacock channel. "Dirty Keto" is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1 Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook, is available for pre-order! You can go to: https://eathappyitalian.com—upload your receipt and get bonus content. You can preorder it from Vinnie's Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXm There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ [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!