The Maffetone Method: The Holistic, Low-Stress, No-Pain Way to Exceptional Fitness

By Philip Maffetone

Book Overview

Dr. Maffetone's unique training system for champions proves that the kinder, gentler approach actually works the best. This fitness regimen has worked for champions and non-athletes alike- because it's based on Dr. Philip Maffetone's deep understanding of how the body works. Maffetone has used that knowledge to develop The Maffetone method, his successful low-stress fitness program, which can be tailored to any individual. It means "training slower to go faster," says Mike Pigg, world champion triathlete and Maffetone client. The Maffetone Method includes: A ten step program to reduce stress and increase overall fitness; Exercise techniques designed for increased results with decreased pain; The real lowdown on some of those fad diets. In short, this is a fitness regimen for champions that everyone can use to reach their own goals whether it be running a marathon or walking around the block.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071343318
• ISBN13: 9780071343312
• Release Date: August 1999
• Publisher: International Marine Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Maffetone Method

This is the best fitness book that I can think of. I do not read these books very much because I am generally skeptical of these sorts of things. I must say this is an exception. Dr Maffetone is very pragmatic and sensible in his approach to fitness and this book could apply to anyone who reads it. I have run 3 marathons now and this has help me immensely in my most recent run. Additionally, I have been a competetive athelete throughout my life and I think this has improved my performance. You will not regret buying this book.

Revelation!

I am 48 years old and have exercised since I was 14. I have read this book three times. It is a godsend. Every concept, every suggestion, every analysis given has proven to be accurate for me. I first changed my training shoes per instructions with amazing results. Second, I purchased a Heart Rate Monitor and it has become my most important training aid. Third, I have slowed my training pace and increased my training time considerably and have received performance results, excellent health and mental calmness eclipsing anything that I have previously experienced. My whole training program is now focused on health. This book should be manditory reading in High School health classes. If I could give it 10 stars, I would.

this book changed my life

Reading this book was a revelation. Not only did I discover that I'm carbohydrate intolerant but I also found out that I have been exercising too hard (anaerobically) for several years now while I'm jogging. After following Dr. Maffetone's carbohydrate intolerance diet and making an effort to jog at a lower heartrate, I feel so much better. My quality of life has gone up because Dr. Maffetone shares information that others don't. I highly recommend this book to other non-professional athletes like myself.

Train Smarter, NOT Harder

Dr. Maffetone keeps it simple when it applies to fitness; low stress, realistic, acheiveable goals-nutritional know-how, facts vs. myths, how to train,i.e.with regard to time, heart rate and choice of exercise along with continuously answering why and how. I derived much useful info from Dr. M. with his science/experience based concepts and was able to implement his program with little or no problems. Result: vastly improved stamina, less waist, more vitality. This is a keeper

health guru to the gods

dr. phil maffetone should be--and will be-- a household name. his balanced approach to living well will keep all followers out of harm's way. on his hit list: stress, carbohydrates, bad diet, not listening to your body. there is a method to his "maffetone madness," and i suggest giving this book to all your workaholic friends and family members. toss out "sugar busters," dr. atkins, the zone, etc. you need only one book that makes sense of what we should and shouldn't put in our bodies; this is THAT book.